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Community...4
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Big Sky Weekly
Letter: The impact of
Montana’s rural fire
departments
The summer of 2012 was a long, hot and dry fire
season resulting in more than a million acres and
hundreds of buildings consumed by fire. Record
books will show that this summer’s wildfires
burned the most Montana acreage since 1919.
What the record books won’t show is the number of acres protected by rural fire departments’
quick response; the number of homes saved by
firefighters; and the number of lives impacted
by their dedication.
"Bear School" by Daniel Parker
BIG SKY – The Big Sky ArtWalk will host more than
30 Montana artists on Feb. 17 in the Meadow Village
from 2-8 p.m.
A biannual event now in its third year, the ArtWalk
draws a range of artists, among them a bronze sculptor, a
children’s book illustrator, western oil painters, a cubist
painter and a custom furniture maker.
As in the past, patrons can walk between host venues, sipping hot drinks and spirits and meeting the artists. What’s
new: an a capella performance, a wine tasting, and a raffle
for a piece of artwork from Secret Spirit Art.
“It’s really a way to help known artists have sales and
for new artists to break into the market,” said organizer
JoDean Bing. “I love to show the [artists’] talent. Any
reason to get together and have a little fun.” -E.S.
Stop by Blue Ribbon Builders for
a Mint Tingle (hot chocolate with
Jameson’s and Crème de Menthe),
and to peruse art from Paula Blend,
Kathryn Brown and Mitch Billis.
The Northern Rockies Coordinating Group,
made up of all the wildfire agencies within Montana, North Dakota and Idaho, recognizes the
incredible effort put forth by local fire departments. Without their hard work and long hours,
many fires would have grown beyond initial
attack and inflicted more damage to the Montana
countryside.
Since there were so many large fires in 2012,
not everyone is aware of the thousands of small
fires suppressed by local firefighters. Although
the big, uncontrolled wildfires make the news,
the demanding work of local fire departments
doesn’t go unnoticed. This fire season was a
powerful demonstration of neighbor helping
neighbor as departments came together for a
common cause.
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Feb. 8-21, 2013 5
Story Time prepares children for kindergarten
story and photo By maria wyllie
big sky weekly editorial assistant
BIG SKY – Local kids ages five and under have
the chance to play with others while also reading
and practicing their library manners at the Big
Sky Community Library’s story time sessions.
On Jan. 21, the group celebrated Winnie-thePooh author A. A. Milne’s birthday. Children
held onto toddler-sized, stuffed Tiggers, Poohs
and Eeyores while assistant librarian Danielle
Kabisch read aloud, bringing to life the 100 AcreWood.
Held Mondays
at 10:30 a.m.,
Story Time focuses on a different theme every
week, with each
one relating the
story to a current or historical event. The
story is then
followed by an
educational activity designed
to enhance the
children’s understanding of
the book.
Children approached
Kabisch with excitement at the story’s
end, asking for more.
One toddler enjoyed
the story so much
that Kabisch let him
take home her personal copy.
Kids then sat down
to enjoy cupcakes
and ice cream on
Winnie-the-Pooh
themed plates and
napkins before beginning the morning’s
craft.
Making the literature
“[Story Time]
connection between
makes kids more
books and crafts is
familiar with
an important compothe library and
nent of Story Time,
how to check
House said. For
Local kids enjoying Story Time at the Big Sky Community LIbrary
out books,” said
Milne’s birthday, the
Librarian Kathy
group
made
necklaces
out
of
honey-nut cheerios;
House. “It’s great for the school to have kids
earlier
this
winter,
they
created
winter scenes
ready to make the next step into kindergarten.”
out of tin foil and various textiles to complement
seasonal stories such as The Mitten and The Snowy
Day.
Story Time also provides social interaction in
a public setting, giving kids the chance to play
with others while also getting early exposure to
reading.
Mindy Nowakowski, mother of three-and-a-halfyear-old twins Hunter and Tucker, comes every
Monday. Since her kids aren’t in preschool, she
says Story Time gives them structure and teaches
them how to behave in the library.
In addition to Story Time, the library offers many
other resources for parents and children. There
are puzzles and games, as well as an online library
with animated stories and games parents can access at home.
February is “Love Your Library Month.” The
Big Sky Community Library invites you to take
advantage of all it has to offer.
‘Love your Library Month’
February is “Love your Library Month,” so Big Sky
Community Library staff members are asking
people to show their support by becoming members, bringing snacks at story time, or volunteering
to shelve books.
Upcoming Story Times:
Feb. 11: Special Valentine’s Day theme
Feb. 18: Cat theme with face painting.
Cowboy heritage
Town Hall MEETings
Talking about Big Sky’s Future
HELENA – Father and daughter Bill and Shana Langley accepted an award on behalf
of the late Richard “Dick” Carlisle Langley, for his induction into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame at the organization’s annual dinner on Feb. 2 in Helena.
Richard was honored for his contribution to the cowboy way of life between 1898
until his death in 1999. Rodeo photographer R.R. Doubleday immortalized the cowboy in a famous photo of Richard riding the bronc Sundance at the Cheyenne Frontier
Days.
Shana, Richard’s granddaughter, is a Big Sky resident and also a horsewoman. “I was
humbled and extremely proud,” she said. "My grandfather truly is the [epitome] of
the Montana cowboy. I am sure [he] was looking down smiling.”
Richard Langley passed away on Dec. 10, 1999, at the age of 101.
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame is set to be built in Big Timber. Nearly 500 people
attended the banquet in Helena. – E.S.
The Resort Tax Board would like to engage the
community in a second town hall meeting to have some
two way conversations about achieving the best results
for our community. Big Sky is blessed with exceptional
volunteerism and dedication. With the Resort Tax to help
fund programs and services, together we can continue to
build a world class community if we continue to manage
the funds thoughtfully as Big Sky grows.
Your help and ideas are needed.
Join us
February 11th
from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the
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Moonlight to host Special Olympics Montana
Big Sky Area Winter Games
moonlight basin resort
BIG SKY – Moonlight Basin will host
the fourth annual Special Olympics
Montana Big Sky Area Winter Games
on Monday, Feb. 25. More than 45
athletes from Gallatin, Madison,
Sweetgrass and Park counties will
compete in alpine skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing events in the
Madison Village Base Area.
“The event is shaping up to be our
biggest and best ever,” said Sean
Fitzgerald, event coordinator for
Special Olympics Montana. “We are
extremely proud of the competing
athletes.” He encouraged more spectators to attend.
Participating Special Olympics athletes will take part in an opening ceremony, to be emceed by local radio-celebrity, DJ Missy O’Malley. Advanced
and intermediate races will be held on
Wagon Train, with novice races being
held on Cup-a-Jo. Snowshoe courses
will be set up in the base area.
A competitor in the 2012 Special Olympics Montana Big Sky Area Winter
Games at Moonlight Basin Photo by Brian Niles
“The Big Sky Area Winter Games is
one of our favorite days at Moonlight
Basin, because it gives us the opportu-
nity to show support to athletes while
being inspired by their enthusiasm,”
said Greg Pack, general manager for
Moonlight Basin.
Moonlight sponsors the athlete’s lift
tickets, transportation to and from
the resort, and use of terrain for the
venue. Additional support for race
equipment comes from the Big Sky
Ski Education Foundation, a nonprofit
organization rooted in spreading the
participation of downhill racing and
freestyle skiing.
About Special Olympics
Special Olympics provides year-round
sports training and athletic competition in Olympic-type sports for children
and adults with intellectual disabilities,
giving them opportunities to develop
physical fitness, demonstrate courage,
experience joy and participate in sharing gifts, skills and friendship with their
families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Special Olympics serves competitors
at all ability levels by assigning them
to competition divisions based on age
and their performance. Both high and
low functioning athletes may advance
to the World Games. For more information, visit somt.org.
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Arts Council of Big Sky
has big plans for 2013
By tyler allen
big sky weekly staff writer
BIG SKY – The Arts Council of Big
Sky is planning a major encore to its
Music in the Mountains summer concert series for 2013.
On Saturday, Sept. 7 a final show at the
Town Center Park stage will celebrate
the free summer night concert series
ACBS hosts weekly on Thursdays.
While the lineup hasn’t been determined yet, the Sept. 7 show will be an
end-of-the-year blowout for the outdoor music season, said ACBS General
Manager Brian Hurlbut.
“We’re envisioning a local opener and
two national touring bands that would
create a little festival scene,” Hurlbut
said. “We should be able to get a band
that will be a good regional draw.”
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decided to stop hosting major, ticketed
events. The cost to bring headliners to
the area has increased in the last few
years, and the ACBS board decided it
wasn’t sustainable to put on these large
concerts anymore, Hurlbut said.
On Wednesday, Feb. 6 the Resort Tax
Board released the remaining $27,000
of the headliner seed money to help
fund the final summer concert, as well
as the 2013-14 winter concert series
planned at the new Warren Miller
Performing Arts Center.
“We’re working with [WMPAC
Director] John Zirkle to host ticketed
events,” said ACBS Board President
Tallie Jamison. “We hope to keep them
affordable, programming-diverse offerings with universal appeal.”
The event will be partially funded by
resort tax money originally earmarked
for the ACBS headliner fund, started
in 2008. That original allocation of
$100,000 was seed money and helped
bring acts such as Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt and the Doobie Brothers to
Big Sky.
The ACBS already has five acts scheduled for the upcoming summer concert
series, as well as the Big Sky Classical
Music Festival and Shakespeare in the
Parks. On Saturday, March 30 it will
hold “Crawfish and Cornbread,” a fundraiser at the WMPAC, featuring Eden
Atwood and the Bridger Mountain Big
Band.
After losing $43,000 during the Keb
Mo show in 2011, the nonprofit ACBS
For information and a schedule of
events visit bigskyarts.org.
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Resort Tax Board town hall meeting is Feb. 11
6 – 9 p.m. at Buck’s T-4
By emily stifler
big sky weekly managing editor
BIG SKY – This is your chance to help plan the future of
Big Sky.
One upcoming challenge, Davis noted, is the more than
$5 million in projected requests for 2015 – compared to
the $3 million the board has historically received.
At the town hall meeting on Feb. 11, the audience will
have a chance to get up and speak in an open forum; and
to ask questions of the applicants and the board members. The board also plans to engage the community in a
conversation about values.
On Feb. 11, the Resort Tax Board will hold the second
of two town hall meetings, this one focused on community input and needs.
The board will present a compilation of approximately
19 organizational surveys from resort tax applicants,
and also hear a brief presentation from each applicant
on upcoming needs and proposed projects.
“What makes us a community and a resort?” asked
board member Mike Scholz at the Feb. 6 meeting,
referring to those bigger picture ideas. “We need to say,
‘What are we missing?’ A hospital? Education? Affordable housing? They’re big things, and they usually don't
come up because they are so big. But if we’re going
to be that world class community, we’ve got to say,
‘How do you cover those big things?’”
The idea is to get a sense of what requests are coming up in the next three to five years, and what those
implications might mean for the community and the
RTB. Already, the surveys have helped the board
understand future funding requirements, allocation
breakdown, and its own cash flow requirements.
In its monthly meeting on Feb. 6, the board discussed
the fact that several applicants had areas of interest that
overlapped those of other applicants.
“One of the purposes [of the town hall meeting] is to
get the community to be thinking outside the box,”
said RTB chairman Les Loble. “You’re hearing about
things in your jurisdiction, so to speak, that others are
doing, and we hope that you will be thinking about
collaborating.”
Buz Davis, a consultant for the board, suggested “there
needs to be a ‘visioning process’, or some process that
brings [Big Sky] organizations together for planning.”
“What you’re really doing here,” Davis told the board,
“is uncovering for the community the fact that they've
all got little pieces of this, but they haven’t begun to
figure out how those pieces fit together on where they
want to be in five years.”
Scholz, Loble, and resort tax attorney and lobbyist
Mona Jamison presented at the hearing, as did Big
Sky Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kitty
Clemens and President David O’Connor, and a Carbon County Commissioner, who spoke on behalf of
Red Lodge Ski Area, which is also requesting bonding
authority.
If the bill passes, the amount pledged annually to
repay bonds cannot exceed 25 percent of the average
of the previous five years’ collections.
“What we’re trying to do is limit the amount of resort tax funds that can be committed to repayment,”
Loble said after the hearing.
In the first town hall meeting on Jan. 14, the RTB
presented its recent strategic planning process, its
new operational guidelines, as well as two ways it
might fund such large projects – a sinking fund and
bonding.
Hypothetically, he explained, if the average collection for the last five years was $2.5 million, 25
percent of that is $625,000. That means no more than
$625,000 could be committed to repaying the bonds.
If you assume the interest rate will be 4 percent,
then the total bonds that could be raised will be $6.9
million. $625,000 annually would pay that off in 15
years.
To fund these long term, more expensive projects, the
board is currently working to get legislative approval
for it to have bonding authority, something Resort
Tax Communities like West Yellowstone have.
From the applicants’ point of view, the pot of money
would be almost the same as it’s been – except that
this year there’s more, with the Water and Sewer
District loan ($500,000 annually) paid in full.
A bill is currently before the 2013 state legislature
that would grant the board this authority. The
Montana State Senate Taxation Committee heard
the bill, which is sponsored by Sen. Ron Arthun,
R-Wilsall, on Feb. 5. It now appears the bill will have
some amendments, one of which states that to issue
a bond, the resort tax board must first gain approval
from the district’s voters.
“I don't think you could do big things without it,”
Scholz told the Weekly on Feb. 6. “We’re looking for
game changers [for the community], but also, you
don't know when you’re going to have something
happen,” he said, referring to an emergency.
After being redrafted, the bill will go before the committee again, then if approved, on to the Senate floor. This
may happen as soon as Friday Feb. 18, Loble said.
“There’s something that we probably want, but if we
always do it out of our annual [allocations], we would
have to sacrifice many of the other projects that are so
important to our community. It’s a cash flow management tool.”
The
following
is a compilation
of the groups that have filled out oganizational surveys, as of Feb. 5
Community
Organization
Survey Compilation
Date: February 5, 2013
Organization
2013
Resort Tax Cash Flow Requirement
2014
2015
TOTAL
New Projects
Arts Council
$
89,450
$
85,000
$
80,000
$
254,450 Potential infrastructure projects
Blue Water Task Force
$
47,100
$
47,100
$
46,100
$
140,300
Chamber of Commerce
$
355,000
$
377,950
$
317,000
$
1,049,950 Wayfinding replacement sign sinking fund
Visit Big Sky - Chamber
$
217,500
$
450,000
$
500,000
$
Community Corporation
$
150,000
$
300,000
$
250,000
$
1,167,500 Strategic destination marketing plan- summer season, regional short-haul visitor traffic
Trail
buildingproject,
project,aquatic
aquatic
center
feasibility
study,
park
improvements,
acquisition,
Trail building
center,
feasibility
study,
park
improvements,
land land
acquisition,
mountain to
tomeadow
meadowtrail
trail
700,000 mountain
Community Food Bank
$
10,000
$
-
$
-
$
10,000 Community food security assessment; emergency food, energy and housing assistance
Fire Department
$
494,500
$
382,000
$
432,000
$
Forest and Fire Safe Program
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
Jack Creek Preserve
$
5,000
$
10,000
$
10,000
$
Library
$
64,000
$
66,000
$
69,000
$
199,000
Morningstar
$
100,000
$
100,000
$
100,000
$
300,000 Mortgage assistance, possible tuition reduction program
Noxious Weeds and Bear Smart
$
26,000
$
30,000
$
40,000
$
96,000
Post Office
$
38,000
$
47,000
$
55,000
$
140,000
Search and Rescue
$
17,000
$
13,000
$
14,000
$
44,000 Gravel parking area, replace snowmobiles
Sheriff
$
123,581
$
220,532
$
231,805
$
575,918 One additional deputy per year (2014, 2015)
Skating and Hockey Association
$
25,000
$
25,000
$
45,000
$
Transportation District
$
300,000
$
310,000
$
300,000
$
95,000 Upgrade exisiting facilites and equipment; marketing; staff; possible permanent facility planning
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(1,750,681)
1,308,500 Replace pickup truck, firefighter gear and command vehicle
25,000 Possibly expand trail system
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Historic Crail Ranch becomes Crail Homestead Museum
Adds History Annex in Visitors Center
By emily stifler
Crail History Annex open house is Feb. 16
big sky weekly managing editor
The Crail Homestead Museum is hosting an
open house on Feb. 16 from 4-6 p.m. for its new
History Annex at the Big Sky Visitors Center.
BIG SKY – At 110 years old, Crail Ranch was due for
some upgrades, so to speak.
Visit with the authors of Images of America: Big
Sky, meet “Old Man Crail” portrayed by Scott
Carpenter, sip wine and snack on savory hors
d’oeuvres, and view vintage photos, artifacts
and documents from the homestead era.
A preserved homestead and museum in the Big Sky
Meadow, Historic Crail Ranch has added a year-round
exhibit, the History Annex at the Big Sky Visitors
Center, and has a new name, Crail Homestead Museum.
play ranching equipment, and the main house will be
dedicated to exhibits on century-old home-life.
The name change is as much philosophical as it is
economic, and it’s meant to benefit the community and
its visitors: A museum is one of the top five reasons
people list for visiting areas near Yellowstone National
Park, according to Ryan Hamilton, project manager for
the Big Sky Town Center.
The group also installed a new kiosk sign at the homestead this year; removed a concrete cap on its grounds
and re-graded the area to the north of the main cabin;
and published the history book, Images of America: Big
Sky.
“We hope that the Annex will provide visitors with
a glimpse of Big Sky history and encourage them to
return during the summer months, when the Crail
Ranch buildings and grounds are open," said Al Lockwood, chair of the Historic Crail Ranch Conservators.
Crail Ranch began operation in the early 1900s when
Augustus Franklin Crail moved his wife and three
children into the small homestead cabin that still exists
on the original site. While others in the area converted
to dude ranching, the Crails lived on and operated their
960-acre stock ranch for another 50 years.
This is one of two projects by the Conservators’ Historic Collection Committee to help grow an understanding of Big Sky’s ranching roots, said Anne Marie
Mistretta, vice-chair of the Conservators.
Efforts to preserve Crail Ranch began in the late 1970s,
and the buildings and grounds were added to the
National Register of Historic Places in the early 1980s.
Preservation efforts today are under the nonprofit Historic Crail Ranch Conservators, established in 2006 as
part of the Big Sky Community Corporation.
In addition to the Annex, the group is reorganizing
its presentation of material at the main ranch, most
of which is original to the Crails. “We want to improve display and interpretation of the homestead
era through a logical and authentic furnishing plan,”
Mistretta said. The small cabin will be a place to dis-
More information on the Crail Ranch and the museum
project are available online at crailranch.org.
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BIG SKY – The nonprofit Women In Action has expanded its community counseling services in Big Sky
to now include a substance abuse counseling program.
Beginning Feb. 21, Alcohol and Drug Services of
Gallatin County will send substance abuse counselor
Lindsay Herron to Big Sky every Thursday to provide
outpatient evaluation, intervention and treatment
services to residents. The program works in stride with
WIA’s mission to enrich the lives of children and families, providing access and support to social programs
for the community.
WIA established this new program in part as a reaction to an opinion-based community health needs
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56 percent of survey respondents and was the second
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local law enforcement officials report that the majority of incidents and arrests in the Big Sky area involve
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A community health assessment conducted in 2012 by
the Gallatin County Health Department showed that
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Newark-Bozeman flight service expanded for summer 2013
By emily stifler
big sky weekly managing editor
BOZEMAN – City slickers rejoice – cowboys, Yellowstone National Park and big browns are only a flight
away, even on Sundays.
The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport announced in early February it will expand its nonstop
service from New York/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) for summer 2013, doubling the
service. Saturday flights will operate June 22 through
Aug. 31, and Sunday flights June 30 through Aug. 25.
Starting last June, United Airlines offered the service
on Saturdays through Sept. 1. The flight is also being
run this winter, Dec. 22 through March 30. Approximately 2,600 passengers used the flight last summer
and an estimated 2,900 will use the flight this winter,
according to BZN Airport Director Brian Sprenger.
That's 80 percent full or better, Sprenger said.
“We were hoping for 80 percent. United was
expecting about 40 percent, but we were much
more optimistic.”
The Bozeman Chamber of Commerce, Big Sky
Resort, Moonlight Basin and the Yellowstone
Club, in conjunction with a Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Grant, help fund the flights.
If the flight hadn’t been profitable for United,
the community and the grant could have been
responsible for up to $610,000 of insurance,
Sprenger said. Because of the flight’s success,
however, the groups only paid 20-25 percent of
that guarantee.
“We felt it was a relatively safe bet to expand it to
include Sundays this summer,” Sprenger said.
Brandon Bang, Big Sky Resort’s Director of Sales,
says the expansion is proof United recognizes the
success of this flight.
“If the airline can see after two or three years that this
is a successful flight, then we can move on and try to
find the next city,” Bang said, meaning the resorts could
step away from funding the flight.
The winter EWR-BZN flight, which runs Saturdays
through March, will be up for review in April.
“As long as winter continues to go at the pace that it is,
I see that (extending the service to Sundays) as being a
likely outcome,” Bang said.
Since adding the flight, the resort has seen an uptick in
business from that area, Bang said, “but it’s hard to say
how many wouldn’t have come [anyway] without that
flight.”
Passenger numbers at the Bozeman airport have grown
by 9 percent overall in the last year, or 17,000 passengers total, boarding or deplaning there. United also operates year-round service between Bozeman and Denver,
and seasonal service to Los Angeles, Chicago and San
Francisco.
King and Queen of the Bridger Ridge is Feb. 16
11th annual avalanche center fundraiser
BOZEMAN – The Friends of the Gallatin National
Forest Avalanche Center is hosting its 11th annual
winter fundraising event, the King and Queen of
Bridger Ridge on Saturday, Feb. 16.
Whereas past events were focused on the number
of hikes, this year, the emphasis is on fun and giving out prizes to those who raise the most money.
The high-energy day will have its own ridge hiking
route, music and beer.
Whether you hike once or 10 times, anyone can be
part of the day, says Friends of the GNFAC Board
President Jeannie Wall.
“It's a fun way to enjoy supporting avalanche education, and skiing some laps with friends without the
pressure of competition!” Wall said.
The goal is to raise at least $15,000.
Prizes will be awarded for the following:
1. New this year! Most money raised (team or individual) for the least
amount of hikes.
2. Most money raised by a team
3. Most money raised for the top three individuals
4. Most laps: King and Queen
5. Most laps for a team
The Friends of the GNFAC hope
to raise $15,000 during this year's
event.
Visit the Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center’s Facebook page, Bridger Bowl’s event page, or the GNFAC avalanche advisory (mtavalanche.com) for details and forms.
Participants in the 2012 King and Queen of the
Ridge. Photos courtesy of Doug Wales
International Pedigree Stage
Stop Sled Dog Race
The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, now in its 17th season, came
through Jackson, Wyo. on Jan. 25 and West Yellowstone on Jan. 27. Similar to the
Tour de France, the race stops in a different town every night.
“Awesome race, awesome people, and incredible dogs,” said Pinedale, Wyo.-based
photographer Jess McGlothlin, who shot this photo.
Two of the mushers were from Montana, Charlotte Mooney of West Yellowstone,
and 17-year-old Jenny Gregor of Bozeman. Aaron Peck, of Grand Prairie, Alberta,
took first place this year
with his team.
The race was launched
in an effort showcase the
state of Wyoming and to
make sled dog racing more
accessible to the public. In
addition, it contributes to
communities on the race
route for childhood immunizations. -E.S.
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Fishing on Gallatin returning
to normal after ice jam break
by sean forbes
big sky weekly contributor
BIG SKY – The carnage was evident
along the banks of the Gallatin River.
And, even though Gallatin River
Guides’ Pat Straub said it might be
comparable to a hurricane in an estuary,
like a skinned knee, it looks worse than
it is.
What started with the break up of an
ice jam in December 2012 – probably
somewhere above Cinnamon Creek
– which unleashed a torrent of water
pushing broken ice, muddy waves,
full-sized down trees and other debris
down stream, resulted in the deaths of
an unfathomable number of the river’s
fish.
“I was out fishing that day,” said
Rainbow Ranch Lodge bartender Matt
Meyer. “I was driving back up to Rainbow and noticed several people taking
photographs right at the Conoco there
[at the turn to Big Sky]. I thought there
was a moose sighting or something
when I looked at the river, and sure
enough there’s this massive mudslide
going by. Which was pretty impressive.”
While eagles and other predators have
have scavenged on the abundant food
source, some people view the dead fish
as a poignant reminder of the fragility
of the river’s wildlife. Others have been
left wondering if there’s something to
be done.
“There’s no question that there were
fish killed,” he said. “In the short term
there were negative effects, because on
trips our guides saw dead fish … It was
a couple here and there, (and) a couple
here and there adds up.”
“We probably had a dozen [guided]
trips in 8 to 10 days after the fish kill
and they all reported better fishing
than they had in the summer.”
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describing Montana as having the highest number of reported ice jams in the
lower 48 states, perhaps that success
shouldn’t be so surprising.
“These ice jams are kind of a regular
feature,” said FWP Region 3 fisheries
biologist Mike Vaughn. “There were
certainly fish killed from this one this
winter, but I don’t expect any longterm consequences to the fish populations up there. When we’re talking
thousands of fish per mile, we’ve got a
few to lose.”
Most wild trout streams have an annual
mortality rate of around 33 percent,
Vaughn said. So from Jan. 1 to Jan. 1 of
an average year, a third of the individual fish inhabiting the river will not be
there the next year.
“That means there’s a lot of replacement going on and a lot of growth,”
Vaughn said.
“In the big picture that’s part of life
in the Gallatin,” said Travis Horton,
fisheries manager for Fish, Wildlife and
Parks Region 3. “It’s a rough place to
live.”
And it’s all part of the natural cycle.
But, as Straub noted, the Gallatin is
remarkable.
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“Whatever negative effects that caused,
the Gallatin will rebound,” Straub said.
“And will be probably better.”
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snowpack monitoring
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BOZEMAN – The USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service
Snow Survey and Water Supply
Forecasting Program for Montana
is reducing the number of snow
courses it surveys during the 2013
water year from 134 to 95.
This will increase efficiency and
reduce costs, but also optimize the
agency’s forecasting and snowpack
monitoring capabilities and maintain data integrity to users.
Snow courses are specific snow
measurement locations where
monthly manual surveys are performed to gather snowpack totals.
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basis. SNOTEL data are the primary input for water supply forecast
equations.
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Montana legislative roundup – weeks three and four
Week 3: Lawmakers argue over abortion and illegal immigration
Week 4: Governor lays out agenda; lawmakers study construction, concussion and sex ed
By amy r. sisk
Um community news service
HELENA – Three weeks into the 2013
legislative session, a number of bills
reached the Montana House and Senate
for a vote. Two drew significant debate
on the House floor.
A proposal to criminalize assaults on
unborn children passed 59-40, its
proponents aiming to punish people
who hurt pregnant women by charging
them with homicide when their actions
kill a fetus. Opponents to House Bill
104 argued the measure creates a legal
definition for “unborn child” in the
state code, thus opening the floodgates
to anti-abortion measures.
Supporters of another bill meant to
prevent problems with illegal immigration in Montana. House Bill 50,
which passed 61-37, prohibits municipal governments from establishing
“sanctuary” policies that do not enforce
immigration laws. Legislators who
opposed the bill asserted it isn’t necessary because Montana doesn’t have an
illegal immigration problem.
Those bills must next pass the Senate
and receive the governor’s signature
before they can become law.
During week four, Gov. Steve Bullock
delivered his first State of the State Address on Jan. 30.
Bullock spent most of his time discussing education. He promised to focus on
job training in Montana schools, which
coincides with his plan to put 2,500
people to work on construction projects
at colleges and universities around the
state.
He again called on the Legislature to
accept federal money for a Medicaid expansion that would serve nearly 70,000
low-income Montanans without health
insurance. He also advocated for a
$400 one-time property tax rebate,
the elimination of an equipment tax
on 11,000 Montana businesses, and
the end of dark money in elections.
Bullock also made a surprise announcement about a new website,
transparency.mt.gov, that allows
anyone to view the state’s checkbook.
“We’ll have a searchable database so
that anyone in Montana – or anybody
across the world, for that matter – can
look at how we spend the taxpayers’
money,” he said. “It’s the right thing
to do and it’ll lead to a more effective
government.”
Republicans praised the announcement, which came two years after
former Gov. Brian Schweitzer vetoed
a bill proposed by a Republican lawmaker to create a similar website.
In the official response to the Democratic governor’s speech, Rep. Austin
Knudsen, R-Culbertson, stressed
Republicans’ desire to work with the
governor, but he also outlined some
key differences. He said members of his
party worry about federal funding and
cannot trust Washington, D.C., to keep
its promises.
Although Knudsen didn’t mention
Medicaid, state Republican leaders
have expressed concern over the federal
government’s ability to uphold its
end of the bargain, as outlined in the
Affordable Care Act. The expansion
of Medicaid would require the state to
pick up 10 percent of the tab by 2020.
Knudsen also suggested the Legislature
reduce taxes for all Montanans – not
just those who own property. He noted
opportunity for bipartisan agreement
on reduction of the business equipment
tax.
Highlights from weeks three and four of the 2013 Legislative session:
Concealed weapons permits
Montanans’ permit applications for concealed weapons
could become confidential under a new proposal awaiting legislative action.
Senate Bill 145 stems from a New York newspaper’s
decision in December to publish the names and addresses of local handgun permit holders, said the bill’s
sponsor, Sen. Frederick Moore, R-Miles City. Moore
urged members of the Senate Judiciary Committee
to learn from that event. He argued the disclosure of
personal information doesn’t fall within a compelling
public interest.
Doug Nulle, a lobbyist for the Montana Shooting
Sports Association, said confidentiality would protect
applicants. “This information could be used by the
criminal element to locate not only the applicant but
also the applicant’s references, and thus potentially
subject these individuals to a wide variety of crimes
including murder, burglaries, home invasion robberies, theft and identify theft,” he said.
A lobbyist for the Montana Newspaper Association
and Jan Anderson, editor and publisher of The Boulder
Monitor, opposed the bill, urging lawmakers to balance
an individual’s right to privacy and the public’s right
to know. They voiced support for a different measure,
Senate Bill 37, which would make public only the
names and addresses of concealed weapons permit
holders.
“When the local hothead showed up at my office and
told me that he had a concealed weapons permit and
I’d better be careful about what I wrote, didn’t I have
a right to know whether indeed he had a concealed
weapons permit?” Anderson asked the committee.
State employee pay plan
State employees could soon see a pay raise, which for
some would be the first time in four years.
More than 20 people spoke in front of the House Appropriations Committee in support for House Bill 13, a
proposal to increase the salaries of state employees by 5
percent over each of the next two years. No one spoke
in opposition.
Karen Haubbert, an employee at the state title and
registration bureau in Deer Lodge, told the committee she makes $9.90 per hour after 10 years on the job,
which is $0.85 more than new hires. She said it’s tough
to make ends meet with the cost of living steadily
increasing.
Public land access
Hunters and anglers could gain access to public land
currently off limits under a proposal to change Montana’s trespass laws.
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony last
week on House Bill 235, a measure that would allow
crossing from a parcel of public land to another at a
corner where public and private land intersect.
The bill’s main sponsor, Rep. Ellie Hill, D-Missoula,
told the committee 1.3 million acres of public land are
inaccessible because under current law, crossing corners is
considered trespassing on the adjoining private property.
Under HB 235, property owners could still prosecute
those who set foot on other parts of their land.
Representatives from the United Property Owners of
Montana, Montana Farm Bureau Federation, Montana
Stockgrowers Association and Montana Cattlewomen
argued the bill infringes on private property rights.
University system funding
Montana University System officials want to keep tuition levels frozen over the next biennium and increase
faculty pay.
Clay Christian, the commissioner of higher education,
told an appropriations subcommittee last week Montana has resisted tuition increases better than any other
state, and he would like to keep it that way.
At the start of the three-day hearing, which occurred
during week three of the session, the subcommittee’s
chair, Rep. Roy Hollandsworth, R-Brady, urged the
university system to lead the fight to protect natural
resource development in Montana. He mentioned
concern over the 2012 Power Shift conference held at
the University of Montana, where students attended
seminars on climate change and ending society’s reli-
ance on fossil fuels.
Christian addressed those comments, noting that
nearly 10 percent of last year’s graduates went to work
in the Bakken region.
Teaching alternatives to evolution
A proposal allowing science teachers to teach alternatives to evolution drew critics to the Capitol during
week three.
Opponents of House Bill 183 told the House Education
Committee the sponsor wants intelligent design and
creationism taught in public schools. They disputed the
bill’s claim that the scientific community has not reached
a consensus regarding the origin of life.
The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Clayton Fiscus, R-Billings, said
the measure encourages critical thinking and doesn’t
specify which theories to teach as alternatives to evolution.
Construction projects at colleges
Lawmakers heard testimony on House Bill 14 during
week four, which calls for about $100 million in state
bonds to fund nine construction projects at Montana
campuses. The measure, as outlined in Bullock’s address,
would create 2,500 construction jobs.
A $29 million provision to fund construction of a new
Missoula College (formerly the College of Technology)
on UM’s South Campus drew heated debate. Opponents
want the new facility built next to its counterpart near
Fort Missoula. The current plan calls to move the college
closer to the main campus, where it would interfere
with the university’s golf course.
Administrators from Montana’s higher education community said the plan reflects a decades-long vision for
the university. They stressed urgency: An increasing
student population has led to crowded classes, some of
which must be held in trailers.
Sex education
Parents would have to give written permission for their
children to take sex education under a new proposal that
awaits a vote on the House floor. The measure would also
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prevent organizations that perform abortions from providing informational materials or instruction in schools.
House Bill 239 passed the House Education Committee 11-7 last week in a straight party line vote
with Republicans in favor.
Campaign finance
Concussion education
Several proposals to combat anonymous money in
Montana elections faced wide opposition from the
House State Administration Committee.
Supporters told the committee that parents should
decide whether to allow their children to learn
about reproductive issues in school. Currently,
parents can choose to opt their children out of the
instruction.
Schools, doctors, the state’s student athletic
association and individual citizens have come
together to promote education about concussion
injuries.
House Bill 265, sponsored by Rep. Steve Fitzpatrick,
R-Great Falls, would double the amount of money an
individual can donate to campaigns. He said the bill
would “level the playing field” by providing candidates with more money to respond to attack ads paid
for by third-party groups.
Several proponents also criticized Planned Parenthood, whose Teen Council visits several Montana
high schools to teach students about health and
sexuality. Marybeth Adams, a family nurse practitioner from Belgrade, said the earlier the organization educates children about sex, the earlier young
women get pregnant and have abortions.
Opponents argued that sex education is vital to
preventing teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted
diseases.
Several members of the Planned Parenthood Teen
Council said their peers often feel more comfortable
discussing reproductive issues with people their age
rather than parents or other adults. They also said
they help clear up misconceptions about safe sex.
Opponents said allowing more money in elections
would only worsen the problem.
Matt Leow, who organized November’s successful initiative calling for limits on corporate campaign spending, urged lawmakers to listen to constituents. “We
need to deal with the problem of corporate personhood
and the concept of money as speech, because those are
the two concepts on which the Citizens United decision was based – not by inviting more big money into
the process,” he said.
House Bill 229 faced similar opposition. Sponsored by
Rep. Scott Reichner, R-Bigfork, the proposal also calls
for increasing individual contribution limits and ending restrictions on donations from political parties.
Standing before the Senate Judiciary Committee,
Cydni Steigers explained how her son, Dylan,
had received multiple concussions while playing football. He died in May 2010 when he was
removed from life support, just one day after
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nature and risks of brain injuries. It also requires
athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion to
be removed from play and receive a medical clearance before returning to the team.
Reporter Amy Sisk can be reached at
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New mural honoring Montana women planned for Capitol
HELENA – The first new painting installed in the
Montana State Capitol since 1928 will be a mural honoring the history of Montana women as community
builders and commemorating the 100th anniversary
of women’s suffrage, according to former legislators
Lynda Moss and Diane Sands.
Senate Bill 59, sponsored by former State Sen. Lynda
Moss and former Rep. Diane Sands and approved by
the 2011 Legislature, approved the project and established the process of its installation.
Women have pioneered some of the essential social
institutions in Montana, founding libraries, museums, theaters, parks, schools, hospitals, shelters, labor
unions and social clubs. The painting will honor these
diverse roles in family life and as business leaders,
educators, healthcare providers, scientists, ranchers
and community builders.
Fifty-five mural painters from throughout the nation
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Three semi-finalists were selected: Hadley Ferguson of
Missoula, Robert Evans of Sherborn, Mass. and Janet
McKenzie of Island Pond, Vt.
The public can get involved by submitting stories of
remarkable women and women’s organizations to help
document the significant contributions of women in
the state’s history.
Projected to cost $56,000, the mural will be funded
by private contributions. Both political parties have
donated, and the Montana History Foundation and
the Montana Historical Society are fiscal sponsors. A
grant from Humanities Montana will ensure historic
accuracy.
The historic Montana State Capitol has a wide variety
of artwork, including paintings by Charlie Russell and
Edgar S. Paxson, as well as life-size bronze sculptures
of Sen. Mike Mansfield, Maureen Mansfield and Jeannette Rankin.
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Volume 4 // Issue No. 3
Top area brokers break down the real estate market
big sky weekly editors
BIG SKY – The Weekly tracked down seven top
real estate gurus this February and picked their
brains about what’s happened in the market this
past year, and where homeowners and potential
homebuyers can expect it to go in 2013.
Even though brokers recognized some buyer apprehension toward the end of 2012 due to potential looming fiscal changes in Washington, two
trends are clear: Numbers are up, and consumer
confidence is on the mend.
“Twice as many properties sold between Dec. 21
and Jan. 21, as compared to the same time period
last year,” said Ania Bulis, a broker with Christie’s International Real Estate/PureWest.
Prudential Montana Broker Eric Ossorio took it a
step further.
“We see the pace and volume of inquiries quickening,” he said. “Seasonally, from November 2012
to Jan. 21, 2013, 62 properties closed in Big Sky,
representing $27 million in sales. In 12 months,
that would suggest an annualized rate of 248 sales,
totaling $108 million.
Both 2011 and 2012 ended with the same total
numbers in Big Sky – 220 closed sales, according to
the Southwest Montana Multiple Listing Service’s
reported sales. However, many private listings in
Montana are not reported on MLS, to protect buyers’ privacy.
“Winter [sales] have picked up dramatically since
summer 2012,” said Scott Johnson, co-owner Mon-
tana Living/Big Sky Real Estate. He sees the market
turning around, as well, but noticed it’s not only
existing homes that are moving.
“Land sales are starting to occur more frequently as
prices are at rock bottom, inventory is plentiful and
carrying costs are attractive,” Johnson said. “Rolling land into a construction mortgage is also very
attractive due to aggressive interest rates.”
Jeff Helms, of Big Sky Sotheby’s, says it’s clear
the real estate market here is recovering.
“I’m a data-driven person and am excited about
the fact that we are finally seeing a trend line of
data demonstrating a bottom of our local market.
I predict that prices will begin to moderately
adjust upwards indicating a steady recovery in
2013.”
Here are eight top listings from the brokers’ own files:
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Moonlight Basin – Cabin 18, Cowboy Heaven
Moonlight Basin – Ulery’s Lake Road
"I love all the Cowboy Heaven Cabins, but Cabin 18 truly has it all. Great
views of Lone Peak, a loft to accommodate an additional sleeping space and a
deck that sits on the slopes of Powder River. It’s small, but charming with a
location that’s hard to beat." –Ania Bulis, Christie’s International Real Estate/
PureWest (800) 325-8369 realestateofbigsky.com
"Our favorite listing right now is Ulery’s Lake Road in Moonlight Basin. This
property offers three spacious bedrooms, a six-person bunkroom, 4 1/2 bathrooms and a three-car garage on 20 acres, with a two-bedroom, two-bathroom
guesthouse. Enjoy views of Lone Mountain and the Spanish Peaks, outdoor terraces, fire-pit, barbecue and hot tub." –Eric Ossorio, Prudential Montana Real Estate
(406) 219-7706 prumt.com
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Big EZ/The Club at Spanish Peaks – Duck’s Pond Estate
Moonlight Basin – Luxury Suite 1B, Cowboy Heaven
"Duck’s Pond Estate is the perfect Montana retreat! At 3,100 square feet, this
fully- furnished, handcrafted timber-beam home is located on 20 acres with a
private pond. Rustic and reclaimed materials used in construction are the perfect canvas for a cozy, yet elegant four-bedroom Montana cabin. 180 degrees
encompass Yellowstone National Park." –Scott Johnson, Montana Living/ Big
Sky Real Estate (406) 995-6333 bigskyrealestate.com
"Luxury Suite 1B currently available in Cowboy Heaven at Moonlight Basin is
fully furnished for $879,000. Setting this property apart is unique ski access to
both Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin; a great rental history to offset ownership costs and single-level living. It’s currently the least expensive unit in Cowboy Heaven on a per-square-foot level." – Ryan Kulesza, L & K (Ladd, Kulesza &
Company) (406) 539-4666 lkrealestate.com
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Between Meadow Village and Mountain Village –
35 North Fork
"The locals’ favorite is 35 North Fork. With no homeowners' association or
covenants, and backdoor Nordic skiing, hiking and horseback riding access via
Lone Mountain Ranch’s trail system, it’s an archetypal Big Sky home. Its 10 acres
are located on a south-facing slope with old-growth fir trees (read: year-round
sunshine and privacy) close to resorts and meadow amenities." – Tallie Jamison,
Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty (406) 600-8081 reallybigsky.com
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The Club at Spanish Peaks – Ranch 28
"Ranch 28 is a gorgeous four-bedroom, six-bath home on 2.18 acres. It’s private
but close to community activities and located on a gentle hillside surrounded by
trees. The finishes and views are beautiful, and even though it has 6,100 square
feet, the floor plan feels intimate." –Shawna Winter, Winter and Company Real
Estate (406) 995-2093 mtwinter.com
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Moonlight Basin – Luxury Suite 2B, Cowboy Heaven
"This is a beautifully furnished luxury suite in Building Two. Exceptional views
and easy ski access to Iron Horse and Six Shooter Ski Lifts. This luxury suite has
five bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms, 4,150 square-feet; a condo that feels like it's on
top of the world. The whole family can easily ski into this spectacular Moonlight
property." – Jeff Helms, Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty
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Yellowstone Club – River Run (Lot 311)
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"River Run tops our list as a prime Montana listing. And a river runs through it:
A fork of the Gallatin River flows through a northern section of the 7.11-acre skiin, ski-out property, which adjoins another 30 acres of development-restricted
land. One of only two member properties at the base of the Yellowstone Club’s
Lake Lift, it contains a 2,800-square-foot guest log cabin with three bedrooms,
three full baths and a deck and hot tub. Stay in the log cabin while you build your
dream estate! " –L & K (Ladd, Kulesza & Company)
(406) 995-2404 lkrealestate.com
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was awarded the Super Bowl MVP for
his performance.
By Brandon Niles
Big sky weekly sports columnist
New Orleans - The Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers
in the 47th annual Super Bowl on Feb.
3, 2013. It was a higher-scoring game
than expected – each team is known
for their defensive prowess – but the
Ravens held on to win 34-31 despite a
late surge by the 49ers.
Quarterback Joe Flacco got the Ravens
off to a hot start, hooking up with receiver Anquan Boldin for a touchdown
on the Ravens’ first drive. Flacco threw
two more touchdown passes in the second quarter, including a 56-yard bomb
to Jacoby Jones. Flacco methodically
moved the Ravens into scoring position
twice in the fourth quarter to keep the
49ers at bay, finished with 287 yards
and three touchdowns, and completed
67 percent of his throws. Most importantly, Flacco avoided turnovers, and
on the sidelines and was critical of the
officiating after the game. John made
shrewd coaching decisions throughout
the game, including taking a safety in
the closing seconds in order to use up
time on the clock and limit the potential of a 49ers comeback.
In addition to Jones’ long touchdown
reception, he returned the opening
kickoff in the second half 108 yards
for a touchdown, putting the Ravens
up 28-6. Just when all signs pointed
to a Ravens blowout, in a bizarre turn
The quarterbacks performed as exof events, the lights went out in the
pected in many ways. Flacco played like
stadium, halting
the veteran he is,
play for more
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momentum of
players at his posithe game shifted and the 49ers seemed
tion. Meanwhile, 49ers quarterback
to come alive. In the third quarter, they
Colin Kaepernick revealed his inexperiscored 17 unanswered points and cut
ence, struggling early and throwing
the Ravens’ lead from 22 to 5. But the
a key interception to veteran safety
49ers failed to convert on a fourth and
Ed Reed. Kaepernick came alive late
goal late in the game, giving the ball
and finished the game with a 15-yard
back to the Ravens with less than two
touchdown run, but ultimately came
minutes left. The Ravens burned most
up short.
of the clock and the 49ers couldn’t
return a final kick in the closing seconds
These two teams should remain domito prevent a Baltimore win.
nant for a long time. Both coaches are
young and talented, and the quarterSan Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh,
backs are as well. The 49ers and Ravens
trailing the entire game to older brother
are superb examples of how to build a
John’s Ravens, was his usual fiery self
football team: draft well, develop talent
and play good defense. With the stability this success has earned them, these
two teams should continue to thrive in
the coming years.
For now, the Ravens can reflect on a
tremendously successful year, one that
culminated in an amazing run through
the playoffs. The Ravens beat both
Peyton Manning and Tom Brady on the
road, and Joe Flacco stepped up and delivered in the biggest game of his career.
The Super Bowl is always an exciting,
yet somber moment for me. It’s the biggest event in my favorite sport, but it’s
also the final event of the season, and
now I begin the long wait for September.
Until next season, congratulations to
the Ravens!
Brandon Niles has done online freelance
writing about the NFL since 2007. His
articles range from NFL news to teamspecific commentary. With a Masters in
Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina Greensboro,
Niles is also an avid Miami Dolphins
fan, which has led to his becoming an
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Bobcat men win 4 of 5
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Christian Moon goes for the layup
BOZEMAN - After a close overtime loss
on the road to the Grizzlies 71-76 in mid
January, the Bobcat men's basketball team
returned home on Jan. 21 to win three
home games in row, but then split a pair of
road games the following week. With the
wins the Bobcats (7-5, 10-10) moved into
a tie for third place in the Big Sky conference behind Montana (12-0, 16-4) and
Weber State (10-2, 15-5). The Cats are tied
for third place with Southern Utah.
On Jan. 21 the Cats beat Southern Utah
(7-5, 9-12) 76-68. On Jan. 24 they handed
Weber State their first conference loss
79-74 in an upset win, and on Jan. 26 the
Cats prevailed over Idaho State (3-9, 4-17)
in overtime 61-59.
In the contest with Idaho State the
Bobcats held a 45-28 lead early in
the second half, only to see the
Bengals shoot their way back into
the contest and end regulation
tied at 57. In overtime the Bengals
only managed two points, both
foul shots. Fifteen seconds later
the Cat's center Paul Egwuonwu
jammed one home off of an
Antonio Bigelow assist and then
closed out the game with two free
throws by Bigelow.
On Jan. 31 the Cats lost on the
road to Eastern Washington (4-8,
6-16) 72-68. Having an off night,
with a little over eight minutes
to go the Cats trailed by 13. They
mounted a 9-0 run late in the
contest but fell short.
The Cats fared better at Portland State
(3-9, 5-14) on Feb. 2, winning the game
70-64 despite not having their starting
center Paul Egwuonwu, who is injured.
The Cats led by 15 at halftime but let
PSU back into the contest. Down the
stretch, Antonio Bigelow connected on a
fade away 3-pointer with 2:37 to play to
seal the victory.
The Cats are home for the next two
games. They play North Dakota (6-6,
9-12) on Feb. 7 and Northern Colorado
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Big Horns ready to compete
in district tournament
story and photos By maria wyllie
big sky weekly editorial assistant
BIG SKY – On Thursday, Feb. 7, the
LPHS Boys Basketball team (4-10,
5-11) celebrated “Senior Night,” where
seniors Grayson Bell, Haven Morris
and Tucker Shea played in their final
home game against West Yellowstone.
The Weekly went to press before the
Senior Night game.
“These three players are the first fouryear players in Lone Peak basketball
history and are responsible for establishing a program that has witnessed
steady improvement each season,”
coach Al Malinowski said in an email.
However, the season isn’t over yet
for the three seniors. The team’s last
regular season game is at Lima at 5:30
p.m. on Feb. 9, and the district tournament is at the MAC Center in Butte,
Feb. 13-16.
Malinowski and his players have been
preparing for the tournament all season, and they are excited to see where
they measure up against others in the
district.
“We know we have to focus on one
opponent at a time to achieve our goal,”
Malinowski said, referring to the team’s
desire to extend their season and bring
home a trophy.
The Lady Big Horns are also competing in this year’s district tournament.
Although they have played a primarily
JV schedule, the girls had their first
varsity-level win on Tuesday, Jan. 29,
beating Lima 38-27 at home.
The team has improved immensely
since day one, and coach Adam Olson
says the decision to bring in some
middle school girls has given them the
needed depth to be competitive on the
varsity level.
Ever since their first win of the season
in a close game against the Sheridan
Panthers on Jan. 19, Olson and the girls
have been hungry for more.
“They fight hard and never give up,”
Olson said. “We have a bright future ahead, especially since we are so
young.”
With the last two games of regular season against varsity teams, the girls are
finishing strong and ready to show just
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By jackie robin
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International Freeskier Association Junior Freeride Competition of the season.
JACKSON, Wyo. – Fifteen Big Sky junior freeride athletes and their coaches drove to Jackson
Hole, Wyo. Feb. 2-3 for the first Northern Region
Under two days of sunny skies, Big Sky Ski
Education Foundation athletes ages 12-18 from
Wyoming, Montana and Utah, together with a
team from Chile, showcased their big mountain
skills. The young competitors skied fast, fluid
lines through a variety of natural features on a
cliffside venue known as the “Toilet Bowl.”
BSSEF Freeride team members Gracely Speth and
Sadie Stenzel of Bozeman took first and second
place, respectively, in the girls 12-14 age group.
Meanwhile, Ruby Speth finished fifth and Lucy
Amsden sixth, facing a tough competition in the
girls’ 15-18 group.
In the boys’ 12-14 category, Jackson Raden of Big
Sky took fourth place, improving his score by six
points on the second day with a dynamic run that
included landing an impressive double air. In his
first competition ever, and on his 16th birthday,
Levi Rugheimer of Bozeman finished fourth in
the boys' 15-18 division. Bozeman High senior
Solomon Amsden took seventh place.
“It’s a tough sport with a lot of ups and
downs,” said head coach Peter Manka. “Skiers have to find a balance between going big
and staying in control, while showcasing
technique, style and fluidity in a steep, rocky
venue.”
The team travels to Grand Targhee for the second Northern IFSA Regional competition the
weekend of Feb. 9.
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Junior slalom race results from Red Lodge
RED LODGE – The Big Sky and Bridger ski teams had
strong results on Feb. 2, day one of the two-day slalom
competition in Red Lodge, Mont. The following are the
top 25 Big Sky Ski Education Foundation and Bridger
Ski Foundation standings. At press time, official results
from Feb. 3 were not yet available.
Feb. 2 Girls’ Results
1 Coyle, Alexa, BSSEF/99 1:42.60
2 Petitt, Megan, BSF/99 1:45.45
3 Matelich, Julia, BSF/99 1:47.29
4 Petitt, Erin, BSF/99 1:48.15
8 Bell, Reece, BSSEF/01 1:55.45
10 Delger, Ella, BSF/00 1:58.86
11 Winters, Madison, BSSEF/00 1:59.46
12 Becker, Riley Belle, BSSEF/01 2:00.95
13 Newhouse, Violet, BSF/01 2:01.44
15 Saarel, Larissa, BSF/99 2:03.73
16 Wills, Heidi, BSSEF/99 2:04.82
18 Severn-Eriksson, Annika, BSSEF/02 2:05.65
19 Davis, Isabel, BSF/99 2:05.79
20 Winters, Mackenzie, BSSEF/00 2:06.00
21 O'Donnell, Libby, BSF/00 2:06.32
22 Asbell, Riley, BSF/01 2:08.25
25 Smith, Natalie , BSF/00 2:10.28
Feb. 2 Boys’ Results
3 Robbins, Wesley, BSSEF/99 1:46.97
4 Saarel, Sam, BSF/99 1:48.03
5 Wills, Kyle, BSSEF/99 1:51.31
11 Kirchmayr, Luke, BSSEF/04 2:02.14
14 Trebesch, R Beck, BSSEF/00 2:05.89
15 Trafton, Boone, BSF/02 2:06.89
19 Unger, Caleb, BSSEF/03 2:10.78
20 Henyon, Walker, BSF/04 2:10.79
24 Rogers, Samuel, BSF/00 2:16.95
Alexa Coyle
Annika Severn-Eriksson
Kodi Boersma
Madison Winters
Mary Elizabeth Royce
Megan Robbins
Reece Bell
Sam Johnson
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We are excited to announce that Solace Salon has gone AVEDA
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our retail hair product line. Their products are naturally derived
and plant-based, their color is 100% customizable and their
mission as a green company matches well with ours. If you have
never experienced an AVEDA ritual, or if you have and you loved
it, then come see us this winter.
We have redesigned our spa menu keeping many old favorites
and adding many new options. You will find some great new
packages where we have taken the best of the menu and
blended them into unique experiences like the Skier’s Surrender,
Montana Retreat and The Calamity Jane just to name a few.
The Après Ski Fusion Massage is also new to the menu and
promises to be a Big Sky sensation by relieving the symptoms
from exercising at high altitudes. This sensory indulgent
treatment combines hot & cold stone therapy with deep tissue
work and aromatherapy.
The facial menu has also expanded to include many more
results-driven treatments. Using Epicuren and Babor skin care
lines as well as specialized facial massage techniques, we have
created very specific experiences. Our Lone Peak Lifting Facial
will literally have you walking out with lifted skin and is great
for those concerned with the effects of aging on their skin. In
addition, the High Altitude Hydrating and the Solace Organic
Last but not least, many of our talented (and your favorite)
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we have some amazing new recruits from across the country
bringing their expertise to Solace. So, if you haven’t experienced
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We look forward to seeing you this winter at Solace,
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Ask Dr. Dunn
By maren dunn
with fever-reducing medicine since a cool bath alone
will not reset the hypothalamus.
big sky weekly health writer
What happens to cause a fever? How do feverreducing medicines help?
- Michael, Bozeman
Studies show that treating fever does no harm,
nor does it slow the healing of an illness. In fact,
medicines such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen,
which can be used together, reduce fever and also
allay other symptoms including headaches and
joint and muscle pain. It’s important to remember
children under 16 should not take aspirin. If a
person cannot tolerate medicine by mouth rectal
suppositories are effective. See your medical provider if your fever does not reduce with medicine
or if it is coupled with worrisome symptoms such
as shortness of breath, dizziness, abdominal pain
or severe vomiting.
It’s influenza season, a time when fever becomes
rampant in our community. Fever, defined as the
elevation of an individual’s core body temperature
beyond the normal daily range, can be one of the
most unpleasant symptoms of illness. Typically it is
due to infection.
The brain has a thermostat that works similar to
the one in our homes. It’s called the hypothalamus.
Here, the set point for your body temperature is
determined. When fighting infection, the body produces chemicals that trigger the hypothalamus to
increase the temperature set point to a higher level.
When the blood surrounding the hypothalamic
nerves is a lower temperature than the set point,
the body is stimulated to produce heat. First, blood
vessel constriction in the extremities reduces heat
loss from the skin. This can make the hands and feet
cold while the core body temperature rises. In some
cases the muscles twitch, or shiver, producing more
heat. This is when a person feels cold or “chilled”
and wraps up in a blanket and clothing layers. Essentially, your brain makes you feel cold while our
body works to increase its temperature to a new set
point.
When the infection is gone or fever-reducing
medicine like acetaminophen, aspirin or ibuprofen
"Studies show that treating fever
does no harm, nor does it slow
the healing of an illness. In fact,
medicines such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, which can
be used together, reduce fever
and also allay other symptoms including headaches and joint and
muscle pain."
are taken, the set point returns to normal. Often
the person will feel hot and will likely sweat, which
helps reduce their body temperature back to the
normal setting. Sometimes a cool bath or cool compresses are used to reduce body temperature. However, these methods should only be used together
Maren Dunn, D.O., is owner of Gallatin Family
Medicine, a medical clinic in the Big Sky Meadow
Village. Gallatin Family Medical offers reduced cost
and free mammogram screening. Have a question?
Email her at [email protected].
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Town Center Marketplace building filling up
By JOSEPH T. O'CONNOR
big sky weekly editor
BIG SKY – The Marketplace building in Town
Center has filled nearly all of its vacant spaces.
And it’s all happened in the past month.
Four of five empty storefronts are now occupied, thanks to a concerted effort by Big Sky
Town Center, Creighton Block Gallery, Rocky
Mountain Rustics Group and Bozeman Audi.
“It’s good to have some open space, but upstairs
has been largely vacant for too long,” said Bill
Simkins, Town Center developer. “[Filling
these spaces] is a sign of confidence building in
the Big Sky community.”
Town Center opened a sales office with a conference room in the building in early February,
allowing the developer to occupy a branded
office in a central location, since moving out
of the former Simkins-Hallin showroom last
September.
Also in the first week of February, RMR
Group moved into the building and out of the
upstairs office it previously held in a barn in
Beaver Creek, to be closer to the bank and the
post office and to have a visible storefront.
Setting up the Bozeman Audi Big Sky Showroom, now located in the Marketplace building. Photo by Chris Davis
“We looked at all the spaces available but felt Marketplace, near the new Town Center office, was
the only option at the end of the day,” said Chad
Rothacher, owner and founder of RMR.
Rothacher is looking forward to expanding business at the new location, which already houses
Gourmet Gals, The Cave Spirits and Gifts, Big
Horn Boutique and Creighton Block, the art gallery that expanded in January to include an upstairs art showroom.
“I’m thrilled with the expansion of the gallery and
to see Audi going in,” Rothacher said. “Having
that type of clientele is great. Most of our clients
are not driving Pintos.”
Bozeman Audi opened a showroom in the building in early February, as well, and owner Alan
Cawthon sees a bright future in the new location.
Two Audis and a Subaru Outback are currently
parked in the showroom.
“The opportunities in Big Sky are incredible,” said
Cawthon, who also owns Bozeman’s Montana Import Group and whose daughter, Caroline, will be
running the Town Center showroom. “We all went
through the [market] down cycle. It feels good to
be on the upswing.”
In addition to showing cars, the Bozeman Audi Big
Sky Showroom is carrying locally and U.S.-made
clothing, furniture and other gifts. Cawthon’s
partner Columbine Culberg formulated this idea to
appeal to an “Audi and Big Sky lifestyle.”
The showroom walls are painted Audi grey and
Montana Import Group tan, and are adorned with
canvasses depicting wild horses and bison, lent by
Colin Mathews of Creighton Block.
Chamberlain new membership and event
manager for Chamber
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BIG SKY – The Big Sky Chamber of Commerce has
a new membership sales and event manager, sevenyear resident Danielle Chamberlain.
Businesses interested in scheduling a meeting with
Chamberlain may reach her at danielle@bigskycham-
“The greatest hindrance to main streets are empty
storefronts,” said Mathews, who learned the
concept when he was mayor of Virginia City, west
of Ennis. “Filling these spaces will be positive for
further development [in Big Sky].”
Simkins echoed the sentiment, pointing to Big Sky’s
population surge and an uptick in economic security.
“In the last few months we’ve been getting a lot of
inquiries about workspace housing,” Simkins said.
“Population and consumer confidence are gaining
momentum, like a snowball effect. People are seeing
others making moves and are doing the same.”
Big Sky architecture firm wins
‘Best of Houzz’ 2013 award
Annual survey reveals toprated U.S. professionals
BIG SKY – Houzz, a leading online platform
for residential remodeling and design, recently
awarded Centre Sky Architecture “Best Of
Houzz” for customer service in 2013. The firm
has offices in Big Sky and Denver and a focus on
sustainability.
Chamberlain is a recent graduate from Montana
State University with a major in marketing. She has
been the face of the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce
Visitor Center for the past five months, as the visitor
information services manager. Prior to joining the
chamber, she was the distribution director for the
Big Sky Weekly, a ski instructor at Big Sky Resort and
a raft guide at Geyser Whitewater.
“Danielle understands the unique needs of our
members and will be an excellent representative for
the Chamber and the community as a whole,” said
Kitty Clemens, the Chamber’s executive director,
adding that Chamberlain “welcomes the opportunity to sit down with … members to better understand
their wants and needs.”
Mathews’ new gallery room displays high-end Western
art, complete with a bronze statue of an eagle in the
second floor window. The art dealer says he feels a sense
of community in the building, and that he believes
the now-occupied spaces should lead to increased
sales.
The award was based on homeowner members’
ratings of their experience working with remodeling professionals.
Photo courtesy of Danielle Chamberlain
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their own aspirations for their home. Homeowners contact professionals directly on the Houzz
platform and see their responses to questions
from other members. Houzz claims more than 11
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Section 3:
life, land and culture
Volume 4 // Issue No. 3
Spotlight: Jackson, Wyoming
The sun sets over downtown Jackson, as seen
from Snow King ski area
by big sky weekly staff
Jan. 31, 2013… Board Jackson
Hole’s 100-person tram on the
first powder day in weeks, and
the energy is nearly as intense
as the start gates of the Kentucky Derby. Led Zeppelin’s
music echoes through the tramcar, as the 4,139-foot vertical,
nine-minute ride whisks skiers
and boarders up to some of the
most amazing ski terrain in the
lower 48.
“Welcome to the top of Jackson Hole ski area, recommended for experts only,” the
tram attendant announces as the crowd readies to exit the tram. “We have five
inches of new snow!”
New in 2008, Jackson's 100-person tram accesses some of the Rockies' best in-bounds
terrain. Photo courtesy of JHMR
The crowd erupts in cheer. What a great start to a ski day.
To visitors, Jackson, Wyo., is known for views
of the Teton Range, elk antler arches, a steep ski
mountain and The Cowboy Bar. To locals, the
town is known for its hardcore-yet-friendly community, vast open spaces and exciting sporting
opportunities.
For the Big Sky Weekly’s new spotlight series featuring nearby mountain towns, we have come up with
some criteria that make a weekend getaway worth
leaving our own gorgeous mountain and terrain.
Some key elements are: a comfortable bed, family
activities, amazing meals, insider tips, places to get
a ‘deal’ and how to’s. We recently sent a team to
Wyoming to explore its jewel of a ski town, Jackson
Hole Mountain Resort.
When the Weekly went to press on Feb. 6, JHMR
had a 72-inch base and 256 inches for its season
total. More snow was in the forecast.
Where to Stay:
Editor’s Pick - Four Seasons Resort
The name says it all. When it comes to a resort property, Four Seasons at Jackson Hole
is truly one of the finest in the ski industry. Location, location, location. The runs are
groomed to the doorstep of Base Camp, where your ski day begins and ends. Four
Seasons hospitality and service includes luxurious rooms, an 11,000 square-foot spa,
on-property restaurants and an après bar. For families, this resort is an oasis. Its amazing staff can help with everything from equipment rentals, lessons and activities for all
ages. If you’re looking for the luxury resort with the best access to JHMR’s ski slopes,
Four Seasons Resort is the spot. Tip – Nespresso coffee in the morning and heated
lockers for your robe poolside. Ski vacation dream come true! Ski and stay packages are
offered throughout the season.
(307) 732-5000
fourseasons.com/jacksonhole
Kickin' it in high style, Wyoming-style Photo courtesy of four seasons resort
Locals’ Pick – Fireside Resort
Looking for a different resort experience during your stay in Jackson? Try Fireside
Resort just off of Wilson Road. Ultra modern, yet rustic cabins frame this quaint little
‘glamping’ community, giving Jackson a refreshing twist on luxury lodging. Each
cabin is equipped with a cozy mini-kitchen and living space, an ultra modern designer
bathroom and a master bedroom that combines unique touches to provide plenty of
storage space. Don't forget to bring your sweet tooth, because your private wood burning fire pit outside comes with all of the fixin's for s'mores... complimentary of course.
(877) 660-1166
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Glamping, aka, glamour camping, ain't bad at all. Photo courtesy of
fireside resort
Continued on p. 34
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Where to eat:
Dinner
Alpenglow at sunrise on the Grand Teton and
Mount Owen Photo courtesy of Jackson chamber
of commerce
Breakfast
On-mountain – Terra Cafe
Located slopeside in the contemporary and elegant
Hotel Terra, this understated café serves up a great
organic breakfast with everything from eggs to lattes
to smoothies.
Tip – The banana and peanut butter smoothie with a
scoop of soy protein powder will carry you through a
ski day.
(307) 739-4000
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In town – Café Genevieve
One block east of the town square, this log cabin
serves up a hearty meal. Go for the Spanish Frittata
or the Chicken and Waffles supported by a Mimosa.
(307) 732-1910
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On-mountain – Osteria
Another dining experience creation from the Fine Dining Restaurant Group, this Italian restaurant is the
perfect end to a powder day. Chef Joseph O’Connor has created a diverse menu with everything from housemade pastas, wood-oven fired pizzas, beautiful salads and fresh fish. The atmosphere is cozy with a small
setting and sophisticated ski bums serving up an elegant meal.
Tip – Try this for a meal…. Fried Stuffed Olives, followed by an entrée of Crispy Lamb Shank, and the Osteria
chocolate mousse cake to finish things off.
(307) 739-4100
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Locals’ pick – Pearl Street Bagels
Grab a fresh baked bagel and cup of coffee and be
on the mountain fast. This landmark bagel shop is
the place to gather in the morning, with its hip vibe,
quality product and reasonable price. Located in the
Town Square and in Wilson and open 6:30 a.m. to 6
p.m. daily.
In town – Rendezvous Bistro
Known as a locals’ favorite for
years, this Bistro style restaurant
serves up some of the best food in
the valley. The raw bar and other
menu items like baby octopus will
test and reward customers. Daily
plate specials are always a hit and
the private dining area is perfect for
groups.
(307) 739-1218
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Lunch
On-mountain – The Spur
Teton Mountain Lodge's in-house restaurant the
Spur offers world-class, Western-inspired cuisine in
a unique and lively atmosphere.
Tip – Try the Tuna Tartare with a
glass (or bottle) of EOS Chardonnay.
No need to say more.
(307) 739-1100
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Tip – Order the half grilled cheese with salad and a
bloody mary with bacon. Yep, bacon!
Locals’ pick – Teton Thai
This family-run business located in Teton Village
serves up the best Thai food in the valley. A favorite
for over a decade, it has strong loyalty from locals
and visitors alike.
Locals’ pick – Nikai
Sushi in ski towns is like powder on the slopes – just right! Two blocks off the Town Square, Nikai is a
trusted source for amazing sushi and Asian inspired menu. The comfortable and contemporary setting is a
welcome site in this cowboy town.
Tip - The Masaman and Panang are must-haves!
Tip – Try the Firecracker and Big Kahuna rolls. Get an order of the Sake from Oregon – best bang for the buck!
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Top five “Must do’s”
when visiting Jackson
pick your pearls.
1. Ski the new Casper Quad Lift
It accesses some great intermediate terrain and stellar, long groomers, including the Moran face.
Eric Seymour skiing the light and fluffly in 2013 at Jackson Hole Photo courtesy of JHMR
2. Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
Saddle up at the famous landmark in Town Square.
Check milliondollarcowboybar.com for a live music schedule.
3. Inversion Yoga
Hosting a variety of classes in two studios, this Inversion Yoga has everything
from flow classes to hot yoga. The downtown studio has showers, a smoothie
bar and retail. What a great way to start a day or relax after skiing.
More information at inversionyoga.com
S H E L LY B E R M O N T
Hosting a variety of classes in two studios, Inversion Yoga has everything
from flow classes to hot yoga.. Photo courtesy of Inversion Yoga
4. Visit the National Elk Refuge
and take a sleigh ride
Imagine riding a sleigh through the open fields of the refuge, in the shadows
of the Tetons, getting a close-up view at thousands of wintering elk. Sleigh
rides run from December through April. Contact the Jackson Hole Visitor
Center for tickets, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (307) 733-9212
fws.gov/nationalelkrefuge/jacksonholevisitorcenter.htm
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5. Go cross-country skiing at the Trail
Creek Nordic Center
Located at the base of Teton Pass, the Trail Creek Nordic Center’s groomed
loops are used by the Jackson Hole Nordic Team for training and races, as well
as by community members for a fee. For information on all Nordic skiing opportunities in the Jackson area visit jacksonholenet.com.
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Feb. 8-21, 2013 37
Jill Zeidler – Big Sky’s
Resident Ceramic Artist
Zeidler's pod bowl Photo by tom ferris
birds and lotus flowers, but in a recent departure, she’s
working on a different line of vessels featuring new
imagery, to be revealed once the collection is ready.
By rené kraus
big sky weekly contributor
BIG SKY – Like many people in Big Sky, Jill Zeidler
came to live here by a circuitous route. Before completing her fine arts degree at Northern Arizona University, she studied for a year at Montana State University
in Bozeman, where she met her future husband. They
briefly lived in Alaska before setting out for a “small
town experience” in Big Sky, having skiing nearby an
added bonus.
Zeidler chooses bright, vibrant colors rather than the
dark, earthy palette seen in much ceramic work. Turquoise is a recent favorite, adding to the contemporary
“Zen” quality of each piece.
As an artist, Zeidler takes great pleasure in the moment. As a mother, she looks forward to when her
youngest is in school, and having more time for her
career. Yet, in her perfect artistic, inspirational environment, and as an evolving art professional, Zeidler is
just where she wants to be.
Now with two children, Zeidler’s work as a ceramic
artist fits her busy life. Children and art have been
a recurring focus for her – she taught ceramics to
eighth graders as part of the “Art Around the Corner”
program at Big Sky’s Ophir School shortly after graduation. Since then, she’s built a roster of exhibitions,
including at the Gallatin River Gallery in Big Sky, as
well as the prestigious Turman Larison Contemporary
Gallery in Helena. Zeidler participated in her first
juried art fair in Jackson Hole, Wyo. three years ago.
Her professional goals now include attaining more
visibility through art fairs and influential galleries
in new markets such as Idaho, Oregon, Chicago and
New York. Her ideal venue is the coveted Scottsdale
Art Fair, as she has yet to have a showing in Arizona.
She says it would be wonderful to come full circle and
become known in that area.
All of Zeidler’s ceramic pieces are hand-built. She
doesn’t use a wheel, but rather sculpts each item by
hand, then glazes and fires them. She enjoys the physi-
Photo by tom ferris
“Being in nature, in a small town, with the beauty
of Big Sky right outside my window, is my constant
source of inspiration,” she said.
Artist Jill Zeidler in her studio Photo by kene sperry
cal interaction with the clay, stretching it out and letting the organic nature of the work reveal itself, using
a technique known as “slumping.”
She also pioneered a xerography transfer process,
which involves transferring a Xerox image in pigment
onto wet clay. Because the Xerox image can only be
transferred once, each ceramic piece is unique. Typically, her imagery is nature-based, sculpting trees,
photo by kene sperry
She would like nothing more than to continue bringing smiles to people who use her ceramic art for their
morning coffee, or as decorative pieces adorning a dining room table. Her work makes people happy and she
never wants that to stop.
Jill Zeidler will be featured in the Big Sky Art Walk on
Feb. 17, 2013 in the Meadow Village Business Center.
Rene Kraus is a freelance writer and communications
consultant with an avid interest in the arts and Montana's outdoor lifestyle. Her work appears regularly in
print and online media.
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Dummy Jump is Feb. 9
By kipp proctor
THE RULES
big sky resort
Skates and Spurs at the
Legion Feb. 9
All dummies must resemble an
organic life form, have a theme, be
manageable by no more than two
people, be designed with modesty
(i.e. clothing) for the younger audience in attendance, and leave no
trace.
BIG SKY – You’d have to be a dummy
to miss the party at Big Sky Resort on
Saturday, Feb. 9, when participants
launch their dummy creations skyward off a ski jump, then watch them
explode upon the impact of a crash
landing.
The landing itself should create
enough impact for the dummy to
explode, and explosive devices are
not allowed. Hint: A heavy dummy
with a low center of gravity is key to
a successful launch and subsequent
splat upon landing.
Teams have been designing, building
and modifying their dummy competitors all month.
The fun will start at noon, when the
dummies line up near the Summit
clock tower to be judged on creativity. Next, they will begin their first
and only ascent up the mountain at 1
p.m. to assume their positions at the
starting line.
There is no entry fee, but entrants
must register by Feb. 8. Registration forms are available online at
bigskyresort.com/events, along with
the official rules and a video of last
year’s event.
BOZEMAN – Channel your inner outlaw, grab your Stetson and join the
Gallatin Roller Girlz Derby league for a rootin’ tootin’ good time on Saturday, Feb. 9.
Roller derby meets the Wild West for the Skates and Spurs Fundraiser at the
Legion Upstairs on Main Street in Bozeman from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proceeds
benefit the league.
The evening begins with a ‘Dirty Deeds’ live auction at 8 p.m., where attendees can bid on services such as landscaping, snowboarding lessons, ranch
work, house painting and cleaning – donated by the roller derby girlz and
gents.
At 3 p.m. gravity will work its
wonders, when the dummies are
shoved out of the starting gate toward
a kicker complete with a flat landing. The judges will take notes to
determine the best jump, best form,
sturdiest dummy, best amplitude and
the best explosion on impact.
The awards ceremony will be in
Whiskey Jack’s, following a short
period of deliberation after the final
dummy has flown.
Big Sky Weekly
DJ Miss Illaneous and DJ Luscious will be spinning fresh grooves, and Scissorbills Saloon will sling drinks. In addition, there will be a 50/50 cash raffle
and a prize for Ace-High outfit (best costume).
LPHS students Nick McTaggart, Dan Bartzick,
Tommy Tosic and Jace Morgan huddle prelaunch with their entry at last year's Dummy
Jump, Lone Peak Scholar.
The nonprofit Gallatin Roller Girlz are dedicated to empowering individuals
through the sport of roller derby. The team is busily preparing for its expanded 2013 summer home bout schedule, kicking off June 15 at the fairgrounds.
More at grgderby.com or Facebook/GallatinRollerGirlz.
Moonlight Basin
Full event details at
moonlightbasin.com
(406) 993-6000
@moonlightbasin · #moonlightbasin
E V E N T S
a jam packed winter calendar
F e b rua ry 2 5
Special Olympics Montana Big Sky Area
Winter Games
In the 4th annual Winter Games, over 45 athletes and coaches
compete in alpine skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing
events. Come out and cheer them on!
M a rC h 9
9th Annual Snowshoe Shuffle
Grab your snowshoes, dogs, and put your best paw forward to
raise funds for the heart of the Valley animal Shelter.
M a rC h 1 4 - 1 8
Freeride World Tour Qualifier Event
Come watch a collection of high caliber athletes compete in
the 4-star Subaru Freeride Series stop on the 2013 Freeride
World Qualifier tour, being held at Moonlight basin.
M a rC h 3 1 a n d a p r I l 6
Headwaters Spring Runoff
Moonlight basin’s 8th annual event returns with twice the fun.
Junior competition held on March 31 and adult competition
held on april 6. registration opens in March, check
moonlightbasin.com for details.
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Friday, Feb. 8
sunday, Feb. 10
big sky
big sky
Big Sky Big Grass Music Camp
Big Sky Resort, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
BSSEF Northern Division Speed Series
Hangman’s trail at Big Sky Resort
10:30 a.m. (women’s); 11:15 a.m. (men’s)
Big Sky Big Grass Music Festival
Big Sky Resort, 3:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Big Sky Big Grass Music Festival
Big Sky Resort, 3:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Bozeman
Bozeman
Home Energy Free Workshop Series:
Radiant Floor Heating
Montana Weatherization Training Center,
12 – 1 p.m.
International Guitar Night
Ellen Theatre, 7 p.m.
Bozeman Running Co. Invitational
Brick Breeden Field House, 4:30 p.m.
Artwalk Reception: Willem Volkersz
Emerson Cultural Center
5 - 8 p.m.
Tracorum
Zebra Cocktail Lounge, 8 p.m.
Livingston & paradise valley
The Bus Driver Tour
The Murray Bar, 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 9
big sky
BSSEF Northern Division Speed Series
Hangman’s trail at Big Sky Resort
10:15 a.m. & 1 p.m. (women’s); 11 a.m. &
1:45 p.m. (men’s)
Search and Rescue Dog Demonstration
Moonlight Basin, 2 p.m.
Dummy Jump
Big Sky Mountain Village base area, 2:30 p.m.
monday, feb. 11
big sky
The Special Consensus and Friends
Big Sky Big Grass
Special Benefit
Concert
Talus Room,
Summit Hotel,
Big Sky Resort
Wine Tasting and
hors d'oevres
Wine at 5:30 p.m., Music at 6:30 p.m.
All proceeds go to Warren Miller
Performing Arts Center
Preschool Story Hour
Big Sky Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
Big Sky Resort Town Hall Meeting
Montana Room at Buck’s T -4, 6 – 9 p.m.
Bozeman
Gypsy Writers
Bozeman Public Library, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, feb. 12
big sky
The Tyler James Brigade
Choppers, 9 p.m.
Bozeman
Special Chef’s Valentines Dinner
Starky’s Authentic Americana Grill, 5 p.m.
Valentine’s Blast from the Past
Rockin’ TJ Ranch, 6 p.m.
Hot Tuna
Emerson Cultural Center, 8 p.m.
LFTD Presents: Montana Rose
Peach Street Studios, 8 p.m.
friday, feb. 15
big sky
Big Sky Band
Whiskey Jack’s, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Dinner Concert Series featuring Lura
Turner and Chris Nemec
Buck’s T -4, 5:30 p.m.
Bozeman
Gypsy Lumberjacks with the Kitchen
Dwellers
The Filling Station, 9 p.m.
Murder Mystery Dinner, “The Grapes of Frath”
Livingston Senior Center, 6 p.m.
Bebe LeBoeuf Cajun Band, Mardi Gras Party
Pine Creek Lodge, 7 – 10 p.m.
Sugar Daddies
Wild West Pizzeria & Saloon, 9 p.m.
Jeremy Morton
Choppers, 5 – 7 p.m.
Fat Tuesday Pub Crawl
Downtown Bozeman, 5 – 11 p.m.
Rapunzel! Rapunzel!
Equinox Theatre, 2 p.m.
23rd Annual Museum Ball
Museum of the Rockies, 5:30 p.m.
MSU Cats vs. Northern Colorado, men’s
basketball
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 7 p.m.
Skates and Spurs
Gallatin Roller Girlz Fundraiser
The Legion upstairs, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Livingston & paradise valley
In Walks Bud
Pine Creek Lodge, 7 – 10 p.m.
The Bus Driver Tour
Murray Bar, 9:30 p.m.
west yellowstone
SPAM Cup
Rendezvous Ski Trails, 10 a.m.
Taste of the Trails
Rendezvous Ski Trails, 2 p.m.
big sky
Meadow Village Center Art Walk
Meadow Village Pavilion, 2 – 8 p.m.
Dan Dubuque
Whiskey Jack’s, 3:30 p.m.
Bozeman
Wild West Winterfest
Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.
2013 Oscar Nominated Short Films, The
Bozeman Film Festival
Emerson Cultural Center
2 – 9:30 p.m.
monday, feb.18
president's day
big sky
Preschool Story Hour
Big Sky Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
Bozeman
Wilderness and Yellowstone Ablaze
Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture,
7 p.m.
sunday, feb. 17
livingston & paradise valley
Big Sky Big Grass Music Festival
Big Sky Resort, 3:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Girls for a Change statewide conference
MSU, 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Livingston Roundup Association “Boots
and Buckles Ball”
The Office Lounge, 8 p.m.
Kenny Diamond
Carabiner Lounge, 4 p.m.
west yellowstone
Bebe LeBoeuf Cajun Band
Café Zydeco, 6 p.m.
Livingston & paradise valley
Sweet Tooth Ball & Silent Auction
Emerson Cultural Center
7:30 p.m.
Pub Trivia
Whiskey Jack’s, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Bozeman
The North Mississippi Allstars with The
London Souls
The Filling Station, 9 p.m.
saturday, feb. 16
big sky
RAMP Ski & Snowboard Demo
Moonlight Basin, all day
tuesday, feb. 19
big sky
Pub Trivia
Whiskey Jack’s, 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
wednesday, feb. 20
big sky
Montana Night
Jack Creek Grille, 5 p.m.
Bozeman
Paul Schmitz lecture
Bozeman Public Library, 8:30 a.m.
Search and Rescue Dog Demonstration
Moonlight Basin, 2 p.m.
livingston & paradise valley
big sky
Dan Dubeque
Choppers, 5 -7 p.m.
Kenny Wait Band
Murray Bar, 9 p.m.
Creative Writing Forum with Liz McRae
Santosha Wellness Center, 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks
Big Sky Resort, time TBD
Gypsy Lumberjacks
Black Bear Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.
Bozeman
wednesday, feb. 13
Bozeman
“Love and Tragedy” Ukulele Valentine
Serenade
Wild Joe’s Coffeehouse, 6:30 p.m.
Livingston & paradise valley
Elk River Writers Night – Romantic
Poetry Night
Pine Creek Lodge, 7 p.m.
thursday, feb. 14
Valentine's day
big sky
Sushi at the Summit
Peaks Restaurant, 5 p.m.
thursday, feb. 21
big sky
Sushi at the Summit
Peaks Restaurant, 5 p.m.
Wild West Winter Fest
Gallatin Country Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.
Bozeman
Queen and King of the Ridge
Bridger Bowl, 9:30 a.m.
Holy Motors, The Bozeman Film Festival
Emerson Cultural Center
7:30 p.m.
Digital Darkroom 101 and Lighting
F-11 Photographic Supplies, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
livingston & paradise valley
31st International Street food Bazaar
MSU, 4 p.m.
Annual Bridge, Pinochle and Cribbage Night
Livingston Depot Center, 7 p.m.
Snowmobile Spectacular
Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 7 p.m.
Valentine’s day Contra Dance
Eagles Lodge – upstairs, 7:30 p.m.
Bearfoot
Ellen Theater, 8 p.m.
NORRIS HOT SPRINGS
Music starts at 7 p.m. every Fri., Sat., Sun.
For listings check norrishotsprings.com
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Upcoming featured events
Mardi Gras
Bozeman’s Fat Tuesday
Pub Crawl marks the
end of the second annual
Mardi Gras Scavenger
Hunt and takes place
from 5 - 11 p.m. on
Tuesday, Feb. 12. Get a
punch card stamped as
you drink your way from image courtesy of bozemanmardigras.com
bar to bar and turn it in at
midnight for a chance to win $400 in “downtown dollars.” Each bar will select its
own Mardi Gras prince and princess to be entered in the drawing for Mardi Gras
Queen and King, so don’t forget to dress up!
Hot Tuna
Guitarist Jorma
Kaukonen and bassist
Jack Casady formed Hot
Tuna in early 1969, during a hiatus from Jefferson Airplane. Influenced
by blues, jazz, bluegrass
and folk, as well as the
psychedelic rock of the
1970s, Hot Tuna’s career
exhibits a range of music, Photo courtesy of hot tuna
both acoustic and electric. The duo will perform an acoustic set on Thursday, Feb.
14, at the Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture in Bozeman at 8 p.m.
Big Sky Weekly
compiled By maria wyllie
big sky weekly editorial assistant
Wild West
Winterfest
Winterfest 2013 is
taking place at the
Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Feb. 16 and
17 starting at 9 a.m.
daily. The Snowmobile
Spectacular on Saturday night features a
Photo courtesy of visitmt.com
number of snowmobile athletes performing big air tricks, and a portion of the proceeds will go to Gallatin County Search
and Rescue. From ski joring to quilt and rabbit shows, to a trail-horse battles and
a chili cook-off, Winterfest offers activities for the whole family.
The Tyler James
Brigade
Bozeman-based band
The Tyler James Brigade
is coming to Choppers
in Big Sky on Thursday,
Feb. 14 at 9 p.m. Singersongwriter Tyler James
Haugum, often in bare feet
and a cowboy hat, fronts
Photo courtesy of the tyler james brigade
the Americana band and
always gives a high-energy performance. With a variety of music, from country
to blues, rock and folk, the show has something for everyone.
ARTWALK
FEBRUARY 17, 2PM-8PM
MEADOW VILL AGE CENTER, BIG SKY
Celebrating
Na th a n An de r so n
D a n Ar mstr o n g
Judy a n d B o b B e n n e tt
M itch B illis
Pa ula B le n d
Ka th r y n B r o wn
Ka th y B ur ke
M a r y An n C h e r r y
“B e ar S c hool” by D anie l Park e r
M O N TA N A A R T I S T S !
Ar ia n e Colm ane
Jim D ick
Ellio t Ea ton
Fr a n ce s Gentry
M a r in a Kessler
Pe ggy Kohler
Re id M o rth
D a n ie l Parker
Ritva Porter
Peggy Ring
C. David Sw anson
J ess Tode
Robert Tom pkins
Am anda Wilner
J ill Zeidler
and m any m ore...
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Feb. 8-21, 2013 41
LMR: Sleigh rides are for lovers
By JOSEPH T. O'CONNOR
big sky weekly editor
BIG SKY – There are few things more
romantic than riding in a horse-drawn
sleigh beneath snow-laden pines,
huddling with your valentine under
a wool blanket as snow falls. Add a
softly lit cabin and a piping-hot prime
rib dinner with wine, and you have a
Valentine’s Day that’s tough to beat.
Lone Mountain Ranch’s horse teams
pull guests to the North Fork log
cabin, a 20-minute trip from the main
grounds. The 32-year-old tradition has
a reputation that speaks for itself.
Even though the ranch offers more
than 50 miles of cross-country ski
trails, the sleigh ride dinners keep
people returning – brought back in
time to a family-style feast lit by kerosene lanterns.
“It’s something magical,” said general
manager Bob Foster who, along with
his wife Karen, took over LMR in July
after handing down their own family
guest ranch in Colorado, which they
ran for 38 years. “I knew about [LMR]
because of the sleigh rides.”
The sleighs drop bundled riders off at
the cabin, where a 125-year-old woodstove heats the room and the smell of
slow-roasted prime rib wafts from the
kitchen. Live performances by Bruce
Anfinson, Rick Steinke or Adam Pople
(aka Tiny) give visitors a taste of local
bluegrass music and Montana cowboy
poetry.
The friendly LMR staff works like,
well, ranch hands – seamlessly, doing
whatever is required, and often wearing many hats.
“We get to live this [Montana lifestyle] every day and we want our
guests to experience that,” said P.J.
Wirchansky, director of sales and marketing at LMR. “It’s all part of being
on a ranch, and it’s definitely a team
effort to get the job done.”
When he’s not performing, Tiny drives
a team of horses for the sleigh rides.
He fell in love with Big Sky Country
and his job after moving here six years
ago to attend Montana State University.
“The great thing about horses is
they’re kind of like people,” he said,
adjusting his wide-brimmed Stetson.
“Each one is a little different.”
Among the ranch’s six teams of draft
horses are Blue and Bell, Larry and
Curly, Ted and Charlie and Pepsi and
Rum. Although they have distinct
personalities, they all respond to the
same commands, Tiny says.
With four drivers per night hauling
10 to 12 sleigh-goers, dinner is an
event and more like a family meal than
an intimate couple’s retreat. Up to 46
people can eat together in the cabin,
and most would have it no other way.
John and Suzanne Pate from Virginia
Beach, Va. came with friends Mark
and Kelly Hansen to LMR six years
ago for the sleigh-ride dinner. This
past December, they returned, soaking
up one of the best ranches Montana
has to offer.
“This place is magical,” said Mark,
between sips of red wine. The group
vows to make this trip an annual one,
as the chef calls for the room’s attention.
Rick Reed, the LMR chef for 14
years, who’s also one of the ranch’s
fly fishing guides, addressed diners
Tiny leads Ted and Charlie through the woods photo by Brian Niles
in true Montana style, with a quick
wit, humor and savory delivery:
“Vegetables are what food eats,” he
announced, introducing the meal
he’s prepared. “Our vegetarian option is prime rib.” Of course, Reed
will make a vegetarian dish, he just
needs a heads up.
Hostess Elise Crisafulli brings around
rice sopa, maple rolls, steaming baked
potatoes and thick slabs of Montanagrown prime rib sided with onion and
bacon. The kitchen has perfected this
menu – it’s been the same for 30 years.
As the group enjoys a wild huckleberry
cobbler for desert, Anfinson closes his
set with a Western melody as smooth as
cowboy coffee.
“I am bound to ramble/ Yes, I’m bound
to roll/ When I’m in off the road now
boys/ Montana is my home,” he croons.
The forest above Lone Mountain Ranch
is quiet in the evenings, save for a few
snow-muffled laughs and the sound of
big horseshoes falling on powder. Pepsi
and Rum, the two huge draft horses
pulling the sleigh, snort occasionally,
steam blasting from their nostrils.
“Between Walt Whitman’s poems,
and ‘Over the River and through the
Wood,’ there’s a nostalgia to [sleigh
rides],” Foster said. “The ranch could
stop [operating], and as long as the
sleigh rides continued, we’d be just
fine.”
North Fork log cabin aglow in lantern light photo by Brian schott
Lone Mountain Ranch offers sleigh ride
dinners all winter, but for the perfect
Valentine’s Day, make a reservation now,
before you end up re-gifting the chocolates your sweetheart didn’t eat last year.
More at lonemountainranch.com.
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buscrat's fables
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Big Sky Weekly
The Liars' Box
I was travelin’ thru Virginia in the mid 1700s
and when I rode into a new town, I met some kids
what had their own special little liars club. They
all lied fer differnt reasons, but their fate was
equally rewarded.
I was skeptical, so I handed her the box. When
she touched it, bop! She turned into a weasel. She
was a weasel of a liar – she lied neither to gain
nuthin’ nor avoid nuthin’. They just lie fer sport.
George was the last of the kids.
On the way into town, I stopped my wagon to
pick up a box in the road what seemed to have fallen
offa another wagon.
“Lying is the easy way to accomplish yer objective,” I said to him, “but in the long run it catches
up on ya. Biggest thing folks want out of others is
to trust ‘em. Might take more effort to be truthful,
but in the long run ya become mighty respected fer
it. Do you know whose box this is?”
“That’s my box,” said a young feller named Oliver.
“I left it there while we were playing street games.”
He grabbed the box outta my hands and, bop! He
turned into a monkey. Monkeys are generally funloving animals, but they do like to steal things.
Oliver became a lying monkey, the kinda liar what
lies in order to git what they want.
“Is that true what he said?” I asked a gal, and then
handed the box to her. Athelia seen the group stare
her down, willing her to protect Oliver.
“I think so, yes,” she said.
Then, bop! Athelia turned into a groundhog.
Groundhog liars dig into the ground and hide to
avoid trouble.
I picked up the box. “It says here, ‘Mr. Smithers,’” I
said. “Any of ya know Mr. Smithers?”
“Yeah, we do,” Luella. “I yelled to Mr. Smithers when the box dropped off his wagon, but he
didn’t hear me. Give it to me, and I’ll take it to
him.”
I gave Luella the box and, bop! She turned into a
peacock. Peacock liars lie just to impress others
and to look good.
”No,” George said. “We were playing street games
and didn’t notice it until you discovered it.”
Curious, I handed the box to George. He took it in
his hands. And then … nothing. He was still a boy.
“Why don’tcha go find Mr. Smithers and bring it
to him,” I said.
Then Walter grabbed the box. “I saw Oliver steal
this box from Mr. Smithers’ wagon,” he said.
Bop! He turned into a bulldog. This is the kind
of liar that likes getting others into trouble. The
term “lying dog” originated with Walter, short
fer lyin bully dog, and he was a bully.
George did just that, and became known as the person everybody could trust. Over the years, many
good things happened in George Washington’s life,
as he was one of the most respected men in the
country.
Then Ursula spoke up. “I saw the box fall off Mr.
Smithers wagon. It bounced up and spun around
‘til it flew over the moon and back.”
Buscrat’s Fables are simple stories that teach a
moral. Visit buscratsfables.com for the full version
and other fables.
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THOMAS LEE PHOTOGRAPHY
Winter means
powder days,
snowflakes on
the tongue,
Find out what tunes we’re bumping! In “Powder Playlist,” Big Sky
Weekly staff and guests suggest a soundtrack for a day on the mountain,
and guests have a chance to share what they listen to when they shred.
Keep in mind, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings while skiing, and listening to music too loudly can be dangerous.
Guest picks
Staff picks
k.com
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By ross Gilbert
Big Sky resident Ross Gilbert listens to
music that allows him to stop thinking
about skiing and just do it. The songs
listed below are just a few that put
him at ease, helping him confidently
hit nice lines.
By Maria Wyllie
BIG SKY WEEKLY EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
2. “Get Down,” Butthole Surfers
After a nice, big dump of snow, picking out
a playlist is usually the last thing on my mind.
But then again, when I’m skiing endless
amounts of powder, I can’t help but think,
“This is what it’s like in the movies.” Letting
my fantasy run away with me, the songs
listed below are a few I’d pick out for my ski
film debut.
3. “Honeybee Blues,” The Tao of Groove
1. “Weatherpeople,” RJD2
4. “Back Home,” Pepper
2. “Powa,” Tune-Yards
5. “Freshies,” Keller Williams
3. “Anything Could Happen,” Ellie Goulding
6. “Without a Doubt,” Black Sheep
4. “Lucid Dreams,” Big Gigantic
7. “Bees on Mars,” TM Juke
5. “I Love It (feat. Charli XCX),” Icona Pop
8. “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” Jet
6. “Girls,” Santigold
9. “South Side,” Moby
7. “Survivor,” Destiny’s Child
1. “Sacrifice,” The Expendables
10. “Cochise,” Audioslave
8. “Sauvez Le Monde,” MC Solaar
9. “Where I Want to Be,” Waist Deep
10. “What I Got,” Sublime
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Attack of the presumably harmless spiders
by jamie balke
big sky weekly columnist
Despite having spent a fair amount of time
outside, I have yet to shake a couple of mostly
irrational, entirely embarrassing fears: the first.
my lifelong nemesis the earthworm, the second,
spiders. The worm phobia probably arose when
my brother threw one of the most bulbous, grotesque worms that’s ever existed at me when I was
a young girl.
In theory, I recognize the importance of both
worms and spiders. In practice, I find myself
encouraging my boyfriend to deal with a spider
dangling from the ceiling by using him as a shield
and yelling helpful advise like, “Get it in the air!
The air!”
At age 28, I can offer no explanation on why spiders bother me so much, especially having lived
in Georgia, among the prolific southern bugs. At
Emory University, I stayed in the theme house
for the outdoors club, a roomy three-story building, slightly off the beaten track in a woodsy part
of campus.
Originally from the Midwest, I wasn’t accustomed to the size of the insects I encountered in
that house. They particularly flourished in my
bathroom.
“Don’t freak out when you open the shower curtain,” my housemate would say to me, “but there
is a spider the size of small dog in the corner.”
and release home, but in light of recent events, I
may have to amend my policy of peaceful coexistence.
A couple nights ago as I was getting ready for bed,
I reached for the Kleenex box only to discover
a spider crouched between the folds of a tissue.
Startled by this cleverly laid trap, I called for
backup. I thought my boyfriend would be able to
simply pluck the tissue containing the insect and
usher it outside.
The spider, disinclined to cooperate, dodged
and weaved around the tissue uncomfortably
close to well-intentioned fingers. In the end, my
boyfriend grabbed the entire box, dashed for the
door, and tossed it on the porch, which had the
intended effect of dislodging the invader.
We named a cockroach with a distinctive missing leg, like some sort of mascot. I wish I could
remember its name, I think it might have been
Steve.
For reasons unknown, the poor little thing scurried
back onto the box. After flailing about and kicking
the box around, we determined the coast was clear
and quickly shut the door, having left any remaining
shred of dignity outside with the spider.
When I moved to Bozeman, I lived in an older
building I assumed would be a spider paradise.
But, it wasn’t until I moved to my current, modern apartment that they came for me. There, they
lurk on the ceiling. Mine has been mostly a catch
Jamie Balke moved to Bozeman in the fall of 2009.
She hopes to come to peaceful terms with the harmless spiders with which she occasionally shares an
apartment.
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Cast or carve?
by pat straub
gallatin river guides
BIG SKY – Lately, mornings have
meant waking to fresh snow. In
our mountain town, that means
smiling faces – even my two Labrador retrievers wag their tails with
more enthusiasm.
Anglers in Big Sky embrace snow:
It means better summer stream
flows, and also that people are on
the slopes and not on the river. Cast
or carve? This decision has become
cliché in our shop, but we really do
live in the best place on Earth.
Here are some tips if you opt to cast
and want to get the best out of your
winter fishing:
Get a quality pair of
waders and boots. Waders
keep you dry and provide a layer of
warmth. A pair of boots with good
traction is important. A fall in icy
water ruins your fishing day and
can be dangerous. It’s also nice to
have non-felt soles for winter fishing. Snow sticks to felt and makes
for an uneven and treacherous walk
to and from the river. Put spikes or
studs in your non-felt boots.
Layer your clothing. If
the temperatures warm more than
you expected, or if you’re walking
a lot, shed layers to keep dry and
comfortable. Quality long underwear and socks are a must for an
enjoyable day on the river.
Carry a pack. A backpack
allows you to bring extra clothing,
gear and food.
Bring a net and hookremoval tool. A net can keep
your hands dry, and with a hookremoval tool, such as hemostats or
a Ketchum Release, you can release
a netted fish without getting your
hands wet or touching the fish.
Both tools are win-wins.
Simplify your fly selection.
Trout feed sporadically in winter.
Gone is the need to match a hatch,
as hatches are minimal. Most local
guides fish a handful of patterns
this time of year. Be sure to have
some 8-12-sized Pats’ Rubberlegs
in brown/tan, and a few 16-20-sized
bead head midge patterns. Our
guides love Broughton’s Root Beer
or red or black Zebra midges. This
winter a gold- or fire-bead San
Juan Worm in size 10 has been
catching fish, as well. If you are
fortunate enough to see rising fish
on the Gallatin in winter, cast an
18-20-sized Parachute Adams or
any midge cluster pattern, and the
hungry trout should be fooled.
Be willing to fish
sub-surface. Because winter
hatches are minimal, trout congregate in slower, deeper pools. It’s
not pure or pretty, but if you use
a strike indicator and some weight
you might have enough action to
keep you from calling it quits early
because you can’t feel your feet.
Patrick Straub is the owner of
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a half-mile south of the intersection
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Feb. 8-21, 2013 49
Section 4:
Outdoors, Yellowstone and resorts
Volume 4 // Issue No. 3
Island Park hosts 2013 fat bike winter festival
by estela villaseñor
big sky weekly contributor
ISLAND PARK – Down the road from West
Yellowstone, scenic Island Park, Idaho hosted
the second annual Fat Bike Winter Summit and
Festival Jan. 26-27.
Coinciding with the first big snowfall of 2013,
the rendezvous attracted fat bike visitors from
eight states. The group of 60 attendees, some with
young families, helped fill a number of nearby lodges
to capacity – including the Sawtelle Mountain Resort,
headquarters for the summit.
Fat bikers, the new kids on the block, frequented local businesses and swapped stories with snowmobilers and nordic skiers.
The atmosphere throughout the three-day summit
was one of fun and camaraderie with clinics, guided
rides, demos, a 25K race and evening festivities. Fat
bike enthusiasts mingled with land access and bike
advocacy organizations, industry leaders and retailers, state and federal public land administrators, a
private nordic ski area executive from Grand Targhee
Resort, the local chamber of commerce, and representatives from national and state legislators’ offices.
Fat bikes are gaining traction across the West, according to Scott Fitzgerald, owner of Fitzgerald's Bicycles
in Victor, Idaho, and the event’s co-host and organizer.
“These bicycles are flying out of shops,” Fitzgerald
said. “It is appealing to all age groups with varying
bicycle skills. They are fun and easy to ride.”
Public land managers from Idaho Parks and Recreation, Yellowstone National Park, Bureau of Land
John Foster from Driggs, Idaho, demonstrates that winter fat biking makes you smile. Photos by Bob Allen
Management and the Forest Service participated
in roundtable discussions on land access, public
education and shared-use issues. Representatives
from International Mountain Bicycling Association,
Missoula-based Adventure Cycling and Wyoming
Pathways were on hand to talk advocacy efforts and
gather information.
The highlight of the
weekend, aside from
exploring winter
trails on fat bikes, was
a spectacular slideshow of a winter fat
What is a fat bike?
Fat bikes and mountain bikes share basic features and
similar frame construction, but fat bikes have a wider,
non-suspension fork system designed to receive the
wheel axle for much wider tires. At 3.7-4.7 inches wide,
they allow more surface-to-ground contact and a
smoother ride over sand, silt, rock, ice and snow.
bike expedition into the remote Alaskan wilderness
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Feb. 8-21, 2013 51
The magic is in the draw
Three days in B.C. with Sweetgrass Productions
story and photos By max lowe
big sky weekly contributor
NELSON, British Columbia – It is a privilege to do
what you love and to go places that awe and inspire
you, and call it work.
This crossed my mind as I looked out over the
clouds meandering up the troughs of the Selkirk
Mountains, ablaze with the radiant glow of the
setting sun. As the last feathers of light fell and cold
darkness settled in the valley below, we switched on
our headlamps for the descent to the small base area
of Whitewater Resort, outside of Nelson, British
Columbia.
I had just spent three days photographing with
Sweetgrass Productions, and during that time I
learned again why I throw myself at this lifestyle
with ardor. It’s a life of uncertainty: never knowing
where you might find yourself in a month’s time;
a life of couch living and solo driving; of taking
risks that might not pay off but will likely produce
something fulfilling.
Darkness fell as we first entered the outskirts of
Nelson, recently dubbed by Powder magazine’s
readers as the best ski town in North America (a sore
subject for some
of us Bozemanites
– we were runner
up).
Nelson is home
base for Sweetgrass’s team of
athletes and
artists. The crew
sits deep within
the methodology during the
second year
working on their
forthcoming
film, “Valhalla.”
The name, which
in Norse mythology means ‘hall
of the gods,' is a call to Valhalla National Park,
which surrounds Nelson. There, the unremitting
snow and grandiose landscape forges a liking to
that of the Norse realm.
White pillows of powder became our canvas, as
athletes Johan Jonsson, Molly Baker, C.J. Carter
and David “Powder” Steele, romped through the
destructible sweep. The snow in British Columbia is heavier than in Montana, and with this
quality it prevails on the landscape and creates a
surreal feeling of heaven on Earth. On these snow
ghosts we cast our troupe of performers.
But movie magic lives in ski films as in any motion picture. An hour-long film with tantalizing
visuals and captivating stories takes months, even
years of work, painstakingly perfected shot by
shot, word by word. So much effort and insight
goes into each shoot, but few are likely to be
included in the final film – this, to me, shows
insurmountable dedication to the bigger picture.
The process, passion for the sport and craft, and
the feeling you get watching people enjoy something I’ve had a hand in is the draw. Even my part
in the film, which in the end will be but a side
note, brings a glow to my doggedness.
When trees shrouded in white light began to
smolder that final afternoon, I thought about
how traveling to this place and returning with
images to share made it all worth it.
The folks at Sweetgrass, striving to capture the
imagination of a waiting congregation, had found
a setting out of legend. “Valhalla,” the film, will
indeed bring its viewers to a place of dreams.
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tech talk
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Camber versus Rocker
By matt sterbenz
4frnt skis
If you haven’t purchased new skis or a board in the last decade, your ride
most likely has traditional camber (or at least what’s left of it).
traditional camber
If you’re on the beat with what’s new and wonderful, then the topic of camber to rocker ratio has probably already reached you, and thus you’ve chosen a
side (or compromise) for the style and conditions of skiing or riding you prefer.
Rocker will have some permanent role in future ski design, or dare I say, technology.
Background:
Camber is a term that describes the profile of your base when sighted down one
edge. Historically speaking, all boards were traditional camber. This meant when
your ski or board was relaxed, its center was raised, but tip and tail were touching
the ground.
rocker/reverse camber
Inherited from race skis, the purpose was to accentuate tip and tail contact points
when making a turn. By increasing the downward pressure at those two points, the
ski dug into the surface harder and as result, created an effortless transition, edgeto-edge.
Ski companies told us that more camber gave a ski or board more “life,” or springiness. Fact is, too much camber can make a ski or board miserable to ride in soft snow.
As freeriding evolved, so did ski equipment, moving to accommodate a stronger
and more relaxed riding style for a wider variety of conditions. Ski companies began
experimenting with longer radii in the tip and tail curves, which allowed more
floatation, similar to a water ski. The rocker revolution was born.
Rocker hasn’t made skiers fundamentally better. Instead, it has enabled those who
didn’t ski very well before to keep up. But God forbid you throw a three-way gaper
pile up mid-slope. All hell will break loose watching them attempt to slow those
rocker boards down.
flat
Street terminology
Rocker – A synonym for radius, when defining the gradual reverse curve along
the base of a ski or snowboard
Reverse camber – A complete arc extending from the tip through the waist
and back up to the tail
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few extra
pounds this
season?
Flat, or zero camber – The absence of any radius
Where do you fit in?
If you haven’t tried a rockered ski or board, its time. It’s shocking how different the
new technology feels. In soft snow, flat bases allow a rider to stay forward, easing the
strain on your legs and boosting your confidence.
All-around design
A common design used in all-around conditions is camber underfoot and rocker in
the tips. The camber underfoot, in conjunction with a sidecut, makes for short ski feel
in tight areas when you need it, yet a lofty and capable feel when the terrain is wide
open and soft. This is the beauty of rocker: It’s only there when you need it.
If you are casually ripping some groomed, you most likely won’t feel it. When you
get into the crud or even powder off the groomed, it’s there waiting for you, allowing
you to maintain a strong, balanced posture.
Gone are the days of leaning way back in powder to keep your skis or board from diving when you have rocker along for the ride.
Powder design
If you’re a powder hound, it’s time to think about when you’ll migrate to flat or fullreverse camber. Old timers reference it as “pre-flexed,” but the truth is, when you’re
in soft snow, all your technique relies on is your weight and angulation to the slope.
Get on reverse camber and blow your friends away!
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Park design
If you’re a park rat, you know the deal. It’s more practical and functional, when skiing
hardpack day-in, day-out, to have a classic cambered ski, tip-to-tail, for maximum
stability, sensitivity and control at higher speeds.
Matt Sterbenz is a former freeskiing professional who now spends
his weekdays running 4FRNT, the ski company he and his friends
started 10 years ago. 4FRNT is based out of Salt Lake City and calls Alta its home
resort. You can find 4FRNT locally at Gallatin Alpine Sports, or online at 4FRNT.com.
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word from the resorts
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Big Sky Resort
By kipp proctor
bsr media relations and
community manager
With 100 percent of the resort’s
3,832 acres open, it’s hard not to
find great turns out there. Everywhere from the glade skiing in the
Dakota Territory, to the steeps of
Lone Mountain and the wide, open
cruisers of Southern Comfort benefitted from these recent storms.
The smiling faces of locals and
guests coming off the mountain
attest to that.
In addition, Big Sky is hosting the
seventh annual Big Sky Big Grass
festival Feb. 8-10. With headliners
like The Del McCoury Band and
The Sam Bush Band, it’s going to be
a festival you won’t want to miss.
Top the weekend off with the family favorite “Dummy Jump,” held
on Saturday, Feb. 9 in the Mountain
Village base area. Watch as participants launch outrageous dummies
off a massive ski jump, only to be
destroyed as they come crashing
down.
Photo by ersin ozer
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days that will have you calling in sick
for work with the powder flu. With rocking events and dumping
snow, it's safe to say that life at Moonlight has been epic during late January
and early February. Volcom’s Peanut
Butter and Rail Jam was the most
competitive rail competition to date,
bringing local and out-of-state talent.
Next up is the Big Sky Area Special
Olympics Montana Winter Games on
Feb. 25. Bring your cowbell and show
support for an inspiring group of athletes while enjoying a day of races and
smiling faces.
After a day of shredding Lone Tree,
The Headwaters and Lookout Ridge,
make sure to stop by the Jack Creek
Grille at Moonlight Lodge for some
après festivities. Visit the lodge on
Wednesday evenings for “Montana
Nights,” featuring a Montana-themed
dinner menu and live music from local
talent.
There is a little something for everybody here, so visit moonlightbasin.com
for the full events calendar. Moonlight
is gearing up for an unbeatable second
half of the season, so come join us and
make Moonlight Basin your mountain!
Thanks to a few recent storms and lowpressure systems, Mama Winter is back
at Moonlight Basin. We are looking
ahead to more snow and bluebird pow
Skier: Brian Stumpf Photo by Chris Kamman (Big Sky Resort)
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Lone Mountain Ranch offers snow coach tours in Yellowstone. Photo courtesy of LMR
Lone Mountain Ranch
By Bob Foster
lmr general manager
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. As
of Feb. 1, we’ve gotten over 20 inches of
new snow, and the skiing is incredible.
Tip of the week: If the new snow begins
to stick to your skis, try Maxi-glide
express wax. It will keep your entire ski
clear of snow and prevents clumping.
I’m surprised by how many people I’ve
met in Big Sky who haven’t been to
Yellowstone in the winter. LMR offers
snow coach tours with cross-country
skiing or snowshoeing, and backcountry
skiing tours into the northwest section
of the park. Bring your camera for some
wildlife shots of a lifetime.
If you’re looking for something different for Friday’s lunch, join us for our
trailside buffet at the Pavilion. You
can walk, ski or snowshoe and enjoy
some of Johnny’s fantastic BBQ,
chili, burgers and fries. Stop in the
Outdoor Shop for tickets.
The Saloon offers live entertainment
five nights a week: Rick Steinke on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Blue
Bird Sky on Thursdays and Bruce
Anfinson on Fridays and Sundays.
Cross-country skiing is an affordable alternative to downhill skiing
when you want to exercise different muscles. Come on down to the
ranch!
Bridger Bowl
Jesse Alberi skiing at Big Sky with Eagle Mount. Photo courtesy of Cory Birkenbuel
Presidents Day Weekend
fundraiser at Maverick Mountain
by renae counter
big sky weekly contributor
POLARIS – Over Presidents Day
Weekend, Maverick Mountain will
host a silent auction and ski-a-thon
to purchase a sit mono-ski for Jesse
Alberi.
In October 2008, Alberi was injured
after his truck rolled off the road,
severing his spine and resulting in
loss of function in both legs. Since
the accident, Alberi, a native of
Dillon, has learned to ski using a sit
mono-ski through Eagle Mount in
Bozeman.
After seeing Alberi’s 5-year-old
daughter learning to ski at Maverick,
Randy Shilling, owner of Maverick,
decided it was time to get Alberi back
on the mountain.
The silent auction will take place on
Feb. 17 at the Grasshopper Inn in Polaris. A live jam session will follow the
auction with local bands, Rabbit Stew
and Willy James. Alberi, an accomplished guitarist, will also be playing.
The ski-a-thon will take place the
following day, Feb.18 at Maverick
Mountain. Pledges can be made on a
per-run basis or by a flat donation. Alberi will be skiing the day of the event
on a demo sit mono-ski.
Although they specialize in dual sit
skis, Bob and Darwin of Mountain
Man FFS Dual Skis in Bozeman
have been assisting Alberi in fitting
and recommendation of a sit monoski. Prior to the event, Alberi and
longtime friend and employee at
Maverick Mountain, Cory Birkenbuel, visited the Mountain Men,
who hope to attend the event at
Maverick.
The mono-ski will cost about
$5,000, according to Birkenbuel.
The overall goal isn’t a set dollar
amount, but rather to raise enough
to get Alberi on the slopes this ski
season, Birkenbuel said. Any additional money raised will be used
to purchase lift tickets or set aside
for use in a sit mono-ski program at
Maverick.
“We’ve already raised a bunch of
money,” Birkenbuel said. “That’s
the way Dillon is, it’s a tight community, everyone knows Jesse. “
Donations to both the silent auction and ski-a-thon can still be
made. For more information, contact Maverick at [email protected], visit skimaverick.
com, or by calling (406) 834-3454.
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yellowstone
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SUMMARy:
yellowstone - 300,000 lake trout were caught
and eliminated in Yellowstone Lake during the 2012
season, which modeling suggests should be more than
50 percent of the estimated “catchable” population.
Over 1 million lake trout have been eliminated since
suppression efforts began in 1995, with more than
500,000 taken in the last two years, the result of aggressive efforts by the Park Service, with support from
its partners: Yellowstone Park Foundation, Trout Unlimited, Greater Yellowstone Coalition and the Naional
Parks Conservation Association.
An adult lake trout caught in suppression efforts in September 2012
Photos by Jake Campos
lake trout can
swim, but they
can't hide!
Late summer 2012 samplings of pre-spawning aged,
2-3 year old cutthroat trout more than doubled over
2011, which represents the most significant increase
in cutthroat trout recruitment in nearly a decade.
With more than 12 million hits from radio transmitter implanted lake trout to work with, the newly
hired analyst will provide vitally important information for determining the best locations and times to
carry out lake trout suppression efforts in 2013. Put
succinctly, the lake trout can swim, but they cannot
hide… any longer!
The numbers of young Yellowstone cutthroat are on
the increase and more spawning age cutthroats are
entering streams in the spring. We look forward to
the day when the iconic Yellowstone cutthroat trout
once again takes its rightful place in the Yellowstone
Lake and throughout Greater Yellowstone.
Yellowstone Park Foundation
more than 300,000
lake trout were
eliminated in 2012
(more than 50%
catchable pop.)525,000 total in the
last two years
samplings by
fisheries biologists
in 2012 found the
biggest increase in
juvenile cutthroat
numbers in over a
decade, and more
than double the 2011
sampling
The nonprofit Yellowstone
Park Foundation is the official
fundraising partner of Yellowstone National Park. The
Foundation is leading the fundraising effort to implement
the lake trout suppression
program. Half of the total $12
million cost will be covered
by the National Park Service’s
budget; the other half must
come from private donations.
The Foundation is partnering with other organizations—including Trout Unlimited, the Greater
Yellowstone Coalition, and the National Parks
Conservation Association—in an effort to raise
public awareness, and secure the funds needed
to successfully address this threat to Yellowstone
Lake and the Park’s future.
For more information or to get involved, visit
ypf.org/savethetrout or contact Ken Barrett at
[email protected].
One of the boats used to net Lake Trout in 2012
A major lake trout
spawning area
was identified and
biologists began
experimenting with
methods to destroy
their eggs
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Yellowstone harnesses
hydropower...again
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL
PARK – More than a century after
U.S. Army troops harnessed the power
of flowing water to light Fort Yellowstone, the park is generating electricity
from water again.
Hydropower first came to Yellowstone
in 1903, when the U.S. Cavalry under
the direction of engineer Hiram Chittenden installed the first 100-kilowatt
water turbine generator near its Mammoth Hot Springs headquarters. Relying on water flowing from Glen Creek
down through Golden Gate, the power
plant supplied energy for residences,
administrative offices, maintenance
shops, lights on the parade grounds
and the occasional picture show at the
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel.
In the years since, commercially
supplied energy has largely supplied
power for Yellowstone. But a new
spin on hydropower is adding a few
hundred extra kilowatts of power to
what’s already being supplied by the
grid.
According to YNP officials, a new
micro-hydro plant brought on line
last December will help reduce
greenhouse gas emissions by more
than 800 metric tons annually. The
park’s goal is to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions 15 percent by 2016.
The new plant captures energy from
water that flows 560 feet downhill
from the combined Gardner River,
Panther Creek and Indian Creek water intakes on Swan Lake Flats to the
storage reservoir at Mammoth’s water
treatment plant through an existing
12-inch pipe. A newly installed generator and turbine rely on an average
water flow volume of four cubic feetper-second to produce electricity.
Park officials expect it will generate
an average of 175 kilowatts of energy,
depending on the normal fluctuation
of the water supply, though it is capable of producing up to 230 kilowatts.
That should add up to more than 1.2
million kilowatt hours each year.
The plant will be synchronized
directly with Northwestern Energy’s
electric grid, providing an annual savings of approximately $73,000 on the
park’s electrical bill.
The project was funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
funds at a cost of $1.1 million and is
expected to pay for itself in about 12
years.
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Square Footage
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Suite A - 1,826 sq. ft.
Suite B
1,266 sq. ft.
Purchase Price
$1.2M / $138 psf
$273,980 / $150 psf
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1,735 sq. ft. (LEASED)
Down Payment (5%)
$60,000
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Second Floor
Size
1st Mortgage* (80%)
$960K @ 5.5% = $52,800 p.a. $260K @ 5.5% = $14,315 p.a.
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2nd Mortgage* * (15%)
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Yearly Payment
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