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Louis Bishop does a perfect stern squirt at House Rock on May 15 at 2,800 cfs. By May 23, the Gallatin River’s flow in the canyon increased to 4,890 cfs. PHOTO BY MIKE COIL Rising waters | 13 Creating legitimacy of Our changing climate voice Where the candidates stand on Local governance suggestions reignite talks of incorporation this and other critical issues BY JOLENE PALMER t’s fundamentally [email protected] transforming the planet “People should ith the help of requires both Madison and before our eyes, yet climate Gallatin counties to agree to “let Ichange as a political issue in voluntarily do what nonprofits, businesses, “Let’s celebrate all that works in special districts and Big Sky go,” said Clark. Montana’s June 5 primary can they desire.” Wcitizens, unincorporated Big this community. Because we get Ryan Hamilton, Big Sky Town come across as an afterthought. —Russ Fagg Sky has managed to function a lot of stuff done.” Center project manager, wanted Campaign chatter swings as a community straddling two to bring attention to the many between opening eyes and counties since its inception in —Ryan Hamilton with Big Sky Town Center accomplishments that Big Sky’s glazing them over as candidates the 1970s. But as this resort dedicated stakeholders have approach the issue with varying and John Adams. Adams runs “town” continues to grow, its achieved over the years under degrees of urgency. the online news site Montana unincorporated status brings public-private partnerships. You’ll find evidence of this Free Press. He and Johnson During his presentation, Clark asked, “Is frustrating challenges—neighborhood “One thing that I get super and more in a Q&A produced teamed up with the Montana it going to be the county commissioners? speed limits are difficult to enforce, noise excited about is, let’s celebrate all that works by reporters Chuck Johnson Newspaper Association to Do you want them to speak on your behalf? ordinances cannot be created, and even in this community,” he said. “Because we create a full breakdown of Could you set up a non-profit organization? something as simple as installing a wildlife get a lot of stuff done. We really do. We are where candidates stand on key Are they (the commissioners) going “We must crossing sign becomes a years-long process. a highly engaged community, and that’s issues. to see them as a legitimate voice of the Dan Clark from Montana State amazing. Let’s find ways to build on that by immediately Here’s what they say about community?” University’s Local Government Center was bringing the entire community together— climate change. See the full, Six options were highlighted. Those rejoin the Paris hired several months ago by the chamber of Canyon, Meadow, Mountain.” revealing slate of responses on included: commerce to look outside of incorporation But some meeting-goers thought the Agreement.” pages 11-12. into what sorts of local governance options current, grassroots methods of getting →→ Creating a community council, which —Kathleen Williams are out there for Big Sky. The study was things done are not enough anymore. Candidates on climate | 5 would advise the county commission. funded by the resort tax. “That model won’t work in the future, →→ Forming a special or multi- Clark presented his findings on May 15 because we are outgrowing it,” said one jurisdictional district that could levy CONTENTS in a final report that answered questions attendee. “We’re outgrowing it right now.” property taxes. Big Sky has a number Towards the end of the two-hour like: Shovels & Rope to play Big Sky this summer ...... 2 of these currently, including the meeting, the idea of incorporation, called Big Sky School District, the Big Sky Options for self-governance...... 3 →→ How do you create legitimacy of voice? the “800-pound elephant in the room” was Water and Sewer District, and Big Sky Wine bar reopening June 1...... 4 →→ How do you represent the citizens of also discussed. Transportation District, among others. TIGER grant celebration...... 4 your community in a legitimate way After the meeting, Tallie Lancey—who →→ Rethinking the role of the resort Bighorn sheep surveyed...... 5 that’s recognized by other elected believes incorporation is an inevitability— tax board, providing it with more Incorporation 101...... 5 officials? expressed that none of the options offered leadership and power to serve the American Legion on crosses and flags...... 6 →→ And, when Big Sky needs to present an up at the meeting seemed satisfactory, community. Lots of wildlife, but also crowds in YNP...... 7 issue to the Montana Legislature, who saying, “I have great empathy that this really Meet candidates gunning for Gianforte ...... 10 speaks for the community? The idea of creating a new county was Local governance | 3 And those hoping to oppose Tester...... 11 also thrown out there, but that option Big Sky Living: Memorial Day service...... 16

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Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal come to Big Sky June 28 for a free Shovels and Rope, an American folk show as part of the Music in the Mountains series. The five-piece duo and married couple, combine is “a powerfully authentic soul/funk band whose mission is to threads from their solo musical empower people to fight the good fight.” Viewers of “The Voice” on careers to create a blend of folk, rock NBC might recognize Hoyer—he competed on the show in 2017. and roll and country. They’ll grace PHOTO COURTESTY ACBS the Town Center stage on July 26. PHOTO COURTESTY ACBS

he Arts Council of Big Sky is pleased Mountains for the first time in five years. In addition, the eighth annual Big Sky to announce another amazing In between, there will be a variety of Classical Music Festival, with special guests summer of Music in the Mountains genres to appeal to all tastes. From Celtic to Angella Ahn, Bella Hristova and Time for Tat Center Stage in Big Sky’s Town Center classical, Americana to funk and soul, this Three, will take place Aug. 10-12. A free Park. summer will surely be another memorable performance of Montana Shakespeare in StartingBig Sky, on June 21 and ending on Aug. one in Big Sky. the Parks will be at the park on July 31, and 30,Montana there will be 15 events, including 11 the third annual Mountainfilm in Big Sky LONELONE PEAK PEAK LOOKOUT LOOKOUT Thursday night concerts, the eighth annual The full schedule includes: event caps the summer on Sept. 14-16. Big Sky Classical Music Festival and a “We couldn’t put on a concert series Established in 1982 performance from Montana Shakespeare in •June 28: Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal like this without the support of the entire BIG SKY, MONTANA the Parks. And best of all, all of these events community,” Hurlbut says. “They are a big are free. •July 4: The Tiny Band part of why Big Sky is an amazing place to Publishers: Susanne Hill & Erin Leonard “We’re super excited about this season’s be in the summer.” lineup,” says Brian Hurlbut, executive •July 5: Mandolin Orange with special guest Town Center park opens at 6 p.m. for Sales/Circulation Director: Rachel Anderson, [email protected] director for the Arts Council. “We feel we Joe Pug each concert, with the music starting at have the best concert series in the region 7:15 p.m. There will be a variety of food and Editor: David Madison, [email protected] and this year is no exception. We have some •July 12: Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds beverage vendors, as well as an arts activity great national acts as well some up-and- tent for kids. Please be aware that no dogs Reporter: Jolene Palmer, [email protected] coming homegrown talent.” •July 19: Polyrhythmics are allowed into the concert area. Please Bozeman’s own Kitchen Dwellers will check the ACBS website for additional Designer: Ginger Lynch kick off the series on June 21, with Big •July 26: Shovels and Rope details. For more information about this Sky band The Well opening the show. summer’s events, contact the Arts Council Editorial Policy The Kitchen Dwellers are a high-energy •Aug. 2: Cordovas of Big Sky at (406) 995-2742 or visit www. 500 Words and other guest editorials are intended to acquaint our readers with different viewpoints on matters of public bluegrass quartet that has been honing bigskyarts.org. The ACBS is a non-profit importance. Guest editorials and letters to the editor reflect the its sound through extensive touring on •Aug. 9: The Elders organization founded in 1989. opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion a national level, including the Telluride —ACBS of the editor or the staff of Lone Peak Lookout. Bluegrass Festival, Northwest String •Aug. 16: Jeff Austin Band with special Press Release Policy Summit and the Friendly Gathering. The guests Two Bit Franks • Lone Peak Lookout staff will give all press releases full series will conclude on Aug. 30 consideration, but ultimately retains the authority to determine with another regional favorite—Pinky and •Aug. 23: The Dustbowl Revival whether or not to publish releases. the Floyd—which will bring its all-star • Content must be factual and objective. Pink Floyd tribute show to Music in the •Aug. 30: Pinky and the Floyd • Lone Peak Lookout may edit submissions for grammar and content. • Lone Peak Lookout reserves the right to make all determinations relative to the above policy.

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Local governance from 1 isn’t the chamber’s responsibility. What people hopeful that the meeting put on the table that it’s need to understand is that it’s just not up to “I am at least hopeful that time to get down to the real business. Let’s just anyone. Something that I’ve said over and over, the meeting put on the table make this happen.” is that in Big Sky there is no ‘them,’ in that, ‘They Summing up the solutions described that need to do this,’ ‘They need to listen to us,’ there that it’s time to get down to don’t involve incorporation, Hamilton with is no ‘they.’ There’s only ‘us.’” the real business. Let’s just Town Center added in an email to the Lookout, Lancey continued, “So to look to someone “The chamber is trying to identify the best else to solve our problems is a fool’s errand. The make this happen.” way forward to facilitate community-wide people who were in that room are responsible —Steve Johnson leadership and discussions, enhance legitimacy for deciding what happens next. But in order to and better establish our voice. There are several discuss incorporation, I understand we have to ways to do that—the short-medium-long term know what else is out there.” option, given that the resort tax collection could strategy seems like the best way to approach this. Steve Johnson, who was recently voted on continue as well. The chamber is also looking at using existing to the Big Sky Resort Area District Tax Board, “It’s a big issue, it can be complicated, and, tools more effectively (zoning, enforcement, has been a proponent of incorporating Big Sky yeah, it’s going to take some thoughtful stuff resort tax, existing districts, etc.), while at the since he retired here in 2001. He’s seen efforts from real experts on the subject, but it’s doable. I same time possibly creating a new district or by the Big Sky Owners Association in 2002 think with the spirit we need to make this work, re-imagining the management of an existing and later via the chamber (an effort he was it’s all doable,” Johnson said, mentioning that the district to accomplish some of the community’s directly involved in) to pursue incorporation May 15 presentation by MSU’s Clark didn’t really short and medium-term goals.” fail. But Johnson still believes it’s Big Sky’s best offer up options for next steps. “I am at least Dan Clark, director of MSU’s Local Government Center. PHOTO COURTESTY OF MSU LGC Options on Big Sky’s collective table Here’s the executive summary from MSU’s Local Government Center he Big Sky community is searching for a be of great interest to these communities. If Big agreement between both counties that enjoin and possible to create a new county utilizing self- way to increase the coordination among Sky chooses a solution that requires action by unify their purpose, function and operation. government powers that could allow Big Sky the existing entities that serve the area, to the Legislature, these communities may have Finally, making some operational changes powers it seeks though this kind of structure has Tenhance the community’s ability to plan for common interest in working with the Legislature to the existing resort tax district could be not been done before in Montana and would be the future and to make decisions that represent to pass laws that help other communities in this a promising strategy for Big Sky. The least challenging administratively and financially. the views of the residents. After listening to the situation. disruptive option would be for the resort tax The third option for Big Sky to consider interests of the Big Sky Chamber board and its One of the top options the LGC found is district to transition from funding the individual would be to change the powers of Gallatin and executive director, the MSU Extension Local the creation of a community council. This is a strategic plans or activities of community Madison counties from general powers to self- Government Center (LGC) researched the board used by county commissions to increase organizations to a model where the district government powers, which would enable the options available to Big Sky under existing laws becomes the leader for community-wide strategic counties to exercise new powers not prohibited of the state of Montana. planning and coordination. The district could by state law that could address the unique issues This report (find it at lonepeaklookout.com lead the planning effort and then distribute funds faced by the Big Sky community. Adoption of and @lonepeaklookout on Facebook) includes The MSU Local Government Center based on that plan. A more challenging option self-government powers enables both counties a summary of the viable options available with politically would be to go to the Legislature to to retain the Big Sky tax base but would require enough detail to allow Big Sky to consider how presented six realistic possibilities work toward a change to state law to expand significant political effort to change the form well each meets the needs and the resources for Big Sky to consider, each with a the powers of the resort tax district to include of government and significant effort to draft a of the community. The report summarizes the range of benefits and drawbacks. ordinance power to address community health, self-government charter that defined all of the benefits and costs of each option and gives an safety and welfare. powers desired for each county and for the Big indication of the amount of time, money, effort Three other possibilities that are included in Sky community. and political capital required to implement each. this report are likely less of a fit for Big Sky but In summary, there are six options available The community of Big Sky must evaluate the are still options to be considered. The first option to Big Sky for increasing the functionality of its various options available to them and determine communication and coordination with remote, is to create an additional nonprofit organization local government. It is the intent of this report to which is the best match for their needs and the unincorporated communities. A community to provide the communication and coordination provide an initial analysis of the various options amount of resources they are willing to put into a council would provide a clear way for the county that the chamber is currently providing for the and the preliminary information that Big Sky possible change. to receive input from the community on key community. This new nonprofit could employ needs to take the next step toward a future that LGC found six realistic possibilities for Big decisions at the county level. They are relatively staff that would be tasked with attending all the facilitates its growth and development into what Sky to consider, each with a range of benefits easy to create and would likely have little political various district meetings and communicating the community hopes it could be. and drawbacks. Three of the six appear to be opposition though they only serve in an advisory among each of the groups. This nonprofit could better options based on feasibility, representation capacity to the county commission. Community conduct future planning for the community, but —MSU Local Government Center and the level to which they could enhance councils can either be appointed by the county it would lack democratic representation and any coordination among community groups. commission or elected by the community. participation would be voluntary. Montana has a number of other large Another viable option is to create a special The second option—the creation of a new unincorporated communities facing similar district or multi-jurisdictional district for Big county for the Big Sky area—may not offer the challenges as Big Sky, including Lockwood, Sky with the purpose of coordinating existing solution that the community needs as the powers Gardiner, Four Corners, Seeley Lake, the River services and offering additional services as of a county are limited and the challenges of Rock subdivision near Belgrade, Cooke City needed by the community. This district would creating a new county are great. One of the most and Bigfork. The optimal time for incorporation provide representation, could levy taxes based daunting challenges to creating a new county is for many of these communities may have on the services provided and it is relatively easy that the loss of the tax base of the Big Sky area passed. However, the challenges faced by such to create though it would require significant may not be approved by county voters as it may communities only seem to grow. To that end, coordination between Gallatin and Madison impact their own taxes. Several other challenges the choices that Big Sky makes with regard to counties. Both community council and special to creating a new county exist and would need More on local governance | 5 addressing its local government challenges may district will need to create an interlocal to be evaluated before proceeding. It may be NONSTOP HEALTHCARE

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Enoteca reopens June 1 with inspired Italian, Mediterranean pairings CinBY JOLENE PALMER -cin! [email protected] ine lovers rejoice. After a bit of a “We want to show you things hiatus, Big Sky’s wine bar—Enoteca— is reopening with new management that make you think, ‘Wow, how Won June 1. did I live without this?’” Enoteca’s menu will include a bar snacks section with lower-priced items like a meat and —Enoteca owner Colleen Helm cheese plate, spicy olives, and seasoned almonds, along with an oft-changing duo of bruschetta. Beyond snacks there are small plates, which wine shop in Bozeman fulltime, so she hired feature items like wild boar, pate specials, a a couple to manage the wine bar in Big Sky. rotating pasta, fresh salads and more. On the From a public interest standpoint, Enoteca was sweeter side, there will be gelato and biscotti. a success—three times as many guests came “The food will be very old school Italian—it’s through the doors than anticipated. While it only not a red sauce joint,” Enoteca owner Colleen garnered six reviews on TripAdvisor during its Helm said as she looked over the wine bar’s draft short time open, all six were five-star. menu. “We’ll be serving things that will make Unfortunately, the managing team and the people say, ‘Remember when we were (fill in Helms did not see eye to eye, and Enoteca’s doors the blank) and we had this food? I haven’t seen closed in late August, 2017 while the Helms it since!’ or, they might say, ‘I didn’t know this decided what was best for the business. was Italian.’ This is the real food that the people The business was offered for sale, but seeing Jerimiah Dawson and Colleen Helm take a break while getting Enoteca ready for business. They’ll be of Italy eat. It’s not fancy food, but it’s got to be the recent boom in Big Sky, Colleen said she managing the wine bar, which reopens June 1. PHOTO BY JOLENE PALMER absolutely delicious.” knew it was time to reopen the wine bar. She hired Jeremiah Dawson, who was managing Vino As for libations, 40 or so kinds of primarily hill, which I can’t stand, I plan menus,” she said. plate, and that the whole point is that each plate Per Tutu, as Enoteca’s new manager alongside European wine will be available by the bottle “It’s kind of my thing.” goes with certain wine, and it’s an experiential Colleen. Dawson, who will continue managing and glass—bubbly, whites, reds, rosé and even Coming from a finance background, Helm was thing, it’s a journey,” she said. Vino Per Tutti as well, brings with him a four-year orange wine. No, it’s not wine made from oranges. well-prepared to take the leap and start a wine Enoteca reopens June 1, and will be open at culinary degree along with another degree in bar. 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday for the month hotel and restaurant management. “We wanted to do something different,” Helm of June. Starting in July, it will be open six days a “He is my wingman for everything,” Colleen said, describing the challenges she and her week, closed on Mondays. The kitchen closes at said. husband faced when they first started looking at 10 p.m., but the bar will stay open later. Helm comes from an Italian family, growing restaurant space in Bozeman, where a tiny spot Enoteca is located at 33 Lone Peak Drive, Suite up around food and wine. She’s a “Certified on downtown’s Main Street costs a million dollars. 103, next to The Cave Spirits and Gifts. Specialist of Wine,” “Certified Sommelier” and Opening a wine bar in “Certified Italian Wine Professional.” Helm a million-dollar location curated Enoteca’s wine list based on a number of just didn’t calculate, “So, strategies she’s learned. we bought this space,” “Anyone can sell you a $100 bottle of wine, but Helm said as she stacked it takes a certain amount of effort to come up with supplies at the Town Looking for a different kind of bar snack? Try wines that are interesting, different, cool, and not Center location. “And Enoteca’s spicy olives with lemon zest and thyme. $100 that will give you that whole armchair travel thought it would be a great PHOTO COURTESY ENOTECA journey,” she said. “We want to show you things idea to put in a wine bar.” that make you think, ‘Wow, how did I live without Colleen was quick this?’” Orange wine has been made for centuries. It’s to note that a wine bar Ten days after they were married, the Helms wine that has had contact with grape skin, giving and a restaurant are not moved to Europe. They lived in Italy—home to it an amber-orange color. one in the same. While Colleen’s ancestors—and Germany, where her Not into wine? Try an Amaro bitters cocktail, a the wine bar concept of husband’s family tree is rooted. unique bottle of beer or a house-infused soda. small plates paired with “We had the opportunity to travel broadly,” Food or drink, Enoteca’s offerings hark to the complimentary drinks is Colleen recalled. “During that time, I honed my idea of armchair travel. common in Europe, it’s Italian cooking skills—my love of food and wine.” “It’s supposed to either allow you to mentally still emerging in the U.S. Even now, she said, all she ever does is think travel where you’ve never been, or take you back,” “But, in Big Sky, people Helm said. about food and wine. In fact, those topics help her are very well-traveled, Braised wild boar belly with an herbed blueberry compote is a small plate Enoteca originally opened in February 2017. climb hills. and so they understand Enoteca owner Colleen Helm is excited to offer. PHOTO COURTESY Helm and her husband Steve were running the “I love to bike, and whenever I’m climbing a that it’s going to be a small ENOTECA The year of the TIGER Big Sky celebrates sixth annual National Infrastructure Week

ational Infrastructure Week doesn’t its intersection with Lone Mountain exactly sound like a time to get Trail. Big Sky Community Organization out and celebrate, but that’s just Executive Director Ciara Wolfe described Nwhat Big Sky did on May 17. And for good the pedestrian trail that will be installed cause—the community has much to look along the roadway, a walking bridge that forward to in terms of infrastructure as part connects it to the Community Park, as of the $10.3 million TIGER grant, which well as an underground walkway beneath was awarded to the community earlier this Lone Mountain Trail that will connect the spring. new walking path to the existing one. As Gallatin County Commissioner Once completed, trails will allow Steve White estimated, the community had pedestrians to walk from Ousel Falls a 6 percent chance of getting the federal Park through Town Center and all the funds. Big Sky’s 2017 grant application way to Kircher and Community parks was competing with 450-plus other using a cohesive trail system. Wolfe said communities across the country. So, when the pedestrian project construction won’t Big Sky’s application was accepted, there begin this summer, but hopes to get things was certainly reason to celebrate. underway as soon as possible. That opportunity came last week when Some of the attendees took the the community was invited to meet at opportunity to cross the busy intersection, Fire Pit Park in the Town Center where walking back to the Town Center along Webb Brown, president and CEO of the the pathway adjacent to Lone Mountain Montana Chamber of Commerce addressed Trail. Others got back on the bus, headed the crowd, highlighting other Montana to a street party complete with live music communities that also have infrastructure and a bouncy house. projects on the books— from Missoula Other needs the TIGER grant will where the busiest two-lane bridge in the address include the addition of turn state will see upgrades, to Eureka where its lanes along Lone Mountain Trail, the water treatment plant will receive major installation of wildlife signage and David Kack (left), Big Sky Transportation District coordinator, describes the partnership that helped bring in federal updates. viewing pullouts, and curve warning TIGER funds to benefit Highway 64—also known as Lone Mountain Trail—a dead-end highway straddling two The celebration continued with attendees signage. counties. loading a Skyline bus for a ride to the To learn more about the TIGER “It’s really the Main Street of the community,” he said. Meadow Village. During the short ride, grant, visit http://bigskychamber. Webb Brown, president and CEO of the Montana Chamber of Commerce stands by. Kack described the new buses and vans that com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ will be purchased as part of the grant. Gallatin-County-MT-64-TIGER-Grant- (In case you’re wondering, TIGER stands for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery.) Once off the bus, the group took a Application.pdf short stroll along Little Coyote Trail to —JP LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 5 May 24, 2018 Big Sky’s bighorns A look at the Spanish Peaks herd many ewes are expecting lambs. Spring is also a than-stellar research conditions, Cunningham good time to find the sheep, as vegetation green said the survey was of poor quality and could not up often concentrates the animals in lower be used for population trend analysis. elevations. But that doesn’t mean the survey was a bust. On April 26, an FWP crew including For the first time, the spring bighorn survey was Wildlife Biologist Julie Cunningham set out to part of a new and ongoing collaborative collaring take the pulse of the Spanish Peaks herd. Their effort that began this winter when 15 Spanish survey flight, as in other years, followed a trip Peaks bighorns were captured and given health that same day to the Bridger Range to check in assessments. Thirteen of those were collared. on the mule deer population there. “It’s incredibly exciting,” Cunningham said. However, Mother Nature—despite providing “As we will be able to compare mortality rates ideal flight conditions—did not cooperate. with other sheep herds, learn about possible “Usually, when the Bridgers are ready for dispersal routes and connections, and compare mule deer, I’ve seen good conditions down the habitat use.” (Gallatin) Canyon too. But it just didn’t congeal It’ll take about a year’s worth of data before as expected this year,” Cunningham said. Cunningham can start issuing official results on In late April, snow pack had not yet receded the topics she’s highlighted. to optimal levels. Sheep were hiding under February’s data will also offer a glimpse of trees and dispersed from each other, making the overall health of the herd. Wildlife Disease counting more challenging than effective. Ecologist Emily Almberg is looking at the data Cunningham noted what she could from collected from the assessments, then working above before putting boots on the ground. on a report that will be issued later this year. She Then, using data gathered from the sky and said sheep studied in February did test positive A member of the Spanish Peaks herd of bighorn sheep is released after being radio collared in February, the ground, she released her findings on the for pathogens that can cause pneumonia, a 2018. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will use the data collected from the collars to learn more about Spanish Peaks herd. potentially devastating disease in the species. where the sheep roam, if they come into contact with other populations and more. PHOTO BY MARCUS The sheep search included a thorough “But that was not totally surprising,” she said, HOCKETT combing of the Deer Creek drainage, where describing the Spanish Peaks herd as fairly stable. the 50-plus herd was nowhere to be seen. “We will continue to monitor them.” grass or licking salt along Lone Mountain Trail Cunningham also looked around the area at the Despite the bad count this year, Cunningham BY JOLENE PALMER near the entrance of Big Sky. If you hike up or south end of Karst Ranch subdivision, continuing said there was still plenty of useful information to [email protected] glass the hillside known as “Tick Ridge,” chances south along the west side of the Gallatin River all be taken away. are good you’ll find the sheep there. the way to Big Sky. She also searched near Portal “It’s worth noting both herds are doing ove them for their rugged, wild nature, Some may take the presence of these animals Creek, where a collared ewe had been logged. extremely well compared to their recent 30- to or loathe them for their traffic-stopping for granted, but they are in fact a unique wildlife In all, 81 sheep were counted and associated 40-year history,” she said. “Both herds’ (Spanish abilities—the Spanish Peaks herd of population. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks with 12 groups, averaging seven per group. Eight Peaks and Taylor-Hilgard) numbers have been Lbighorn sheep is somewhat of a welcoming party takes to the sky each spring to see how the were lambs, 51 were ewes and 23 were rams. Of excellent, and both herds are producing mature, to Big Sky. They’re seen year-round munching population fared over the winter as well as how those rams, six were full curls. Due to the less- quality rams.”

Local governance from 3 Big Sky’s future—an unincorporated community or a new Big Sky County? powers. General government powers, which is what Madison Commission form of government, these positions would be filled and Gallatin County have, allow a county to exercise only those through a competitive hiring process based on knowledge, skill powers expressly granted by the law and Constitution. Whereas, and experience. self-government powers allow a county to exercise any power that Creating a new county for the Big Sky area will have an impact is not prohibited by the law or Constitution which would provide on the tax revenues for both Gallatin and Madison Counties. This flexibility and opportunity for the Big Sky community. strategy may present challenging political implications that will If Big Sky were to pursue creating a new county with self- need to be addressed between the Big Sky community and the government powers, it would be creating something entirely new residents of both counties. However, administratively, both county in Montana as only a few counties in Montana have sought self- governments would be relieved of the challenge of providing government powers services in the Big Sky area and none of them which is geographically have exercised many separated from the center of of those powers. With “If a new county were to be created, it could operations in both counties. self-governing powers, In addition, excluding Big a county could have choose a form of government that would suit its Sky could further complicate broader policymaking modern-day needs including providing for law Gallatin County’s service to and ordinance powers enforcement, creating and enforcing nuisance West Yellowstone. Discussions that would make it may lead to the inclusion more responsive to laws and running its own public utilities.” of West Yellowstone in the emerging opportunities —MSU Local Government Center proposed new county. and flexible to changing Creating a new county for situations. the Big Sky area will require Although 53 of an incorporated municipality Montana’s 56 counties to serve as its county seat. operate with the This requirement will put commission form of government, if a new county were to be pressure on the community of Big Sky to either incorporate into created, it could choose a form of government that would suit a municipality or include either Ennis or West Yellowstone in the its modern-day needs including providing for law enforcement, boundaries of the new county. If this is the case, then there is little creating and enforcing nuisance laws and running its own public is to be gained by creating a new county as Big Sky will continue new county has not been created in Montana since 1924 utilities. It would be our recommendation to propose the adoption to be governed “off-site” and the challenges faced today will be the when Petroleum County was created from Fergus and of the commissioner-manager form of government. This form same tomorrow. Garfield Counties, however, Montana state law allows for consists of an elected commission and a manager appointed by —MSU Local Government Center Athe creation of Counties and the process is clearly defined in law. the commission, who is the chief administrative officer of the Creating a new county may not meet all Big Sky’s needs as the local government. The manager is responsible to the commission purpose of a county government is to deliver state services locally for the administration of all local government affairs placed in and to enforce state law rather than address complicated issues the manager's charge by law, ordinance, or resolution. Instead arising from community living. Montana law allows for a county of electing the many public officers commonly found in the to adopt either general government powers or self-government

Candidates on climate from 1 Incorporation 101 Q: What, if anything, should weather; 2) mitigates financial impacts on Climate change threatens national security, be done to address the issue of our state like firefighting costs, and coastal cities, and our environment. It 3) promotes market-based solutions has been costing the U.S. $240 billion per or Big Sky to accomplished, the petition is climate change? incorporate as its given to the Gallatin County like investment in Montana’s abundant year in extreme weather. Investing in a renewable energy. moonshot to expand renewable energy and own municipality and clerk and recorder, who Climate change is a matter of scientific fact Fofficially become the town of must validate the petition, —Grant Kier, Democratic primary to develop technologies to take carbon out and we should demand our representatives Big Sky, a group of supporters checking to make sure each candidate for U.S. House of the atmosphere will save money in the acknowledge so. Failure to do so is long run. must draft a petition outlining signer actually lives within capitulation to corporate lobbyists. the area they’d like to the proposed boundaries. I firmly believe we can develop our natural —Jared Pettinato, Democratic primary There are more six figure jobs now in the resources and protect our environment. candidate for U.S. House incorporate, noting the form The clerk and recorder is also renewable energy sector than any other of government proposed, be obligated to take a census But, unlike Jon Tester, I’m not going to energy sector. I’d rather see those jobs in jeopardize thousands of Montana jobs We should be good stewards of our world. it general or self-governing. within those boundaries, Montana then Asia. Under current state law, the demonstrating the population and give us higher electricity prices We should always look to reduce, reuse —John Heenan, Democratic primary by supporting disastrous Obama-era and recycle as we consume resources. community would have to meets the 200-people-per- candidate for U.S. House be created in one county—it square mile rule. environmental policies that will devastate We should always leave our environment our energy producing communities. better than the way we found it. could not straddle two. Then Once that’s done, and The climate is changing but the there’s a density requirement requirements are met, the —Matt Rosendale, GOP primary —Al Olszewski, GOP primary candidate conversation and research is still candidate for U.S. Senate for U.S. Senate involved. During Big Sky’s proposed incorporation happening as to why and what to do earlier push to incorporate, gets placed on a ballot. If a about that. We need to continue to have the threshold was 500 people majority votes for it, then Passing federal legislation that lifts the cap As an expert in water policy, I’ve seen that conversation yet support and not on the amount of renewable energy that first-hand the effects of climate change. We per square mile, but it has a community becomes an over-regulate critical industries that been changed to 200 people incorporated, self-governing can be produced across the states will help must work to advance renewable energy provide good paying jobs like coal, timber tackle climate change and create jobs. and energy efficiency, promote soil health per square mile. municipality. production and agriculture. Petition in hand, In other words, it becomes —John Meyer, Democratic primary (and therefore carbon and water storage) —Troy Downing, GOP primary candidate for U.S. House with our agricultural sector, and we must supporters of incorporation a town. candidate for U.S. Senate would next need to hit the —JP, DM immediately rejoin the Paris Agreement. People should voluntarily do what they —Kathleen Williams, Democratic streets, soliciting signatures Climate change threatens Montana’s from other supporters. desire to have less of a carbon footprint. primary candidate for U.S. House economy, security, public health and safety. —Russ Fagg, GOP primary candidate for Three hundred signatures I will promote legislation that: 1) prepares are required. Once that’s U.S. Senate us for expected changes like extreme Continues on | 15 LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 6 May 24, 2018

A Salute to Big Sky’s American Legion

Each June on or around Flag Day (June 14), Big Sky’s American Legion members hold a flag disposal ceremony. This one took place at the Gallatin Riverhouse Grill last year. PHOTO COURTESY AMERICAN LEGION POST 99 This is just one of many white crosses The Legion also has other events lined up, Dick Allgood. Allgood is facing a number of marking traffic fatalities in including an upcoming flag disposal ceremony serious health issues, and a GoFundMe site is up the Gallatin Canyon. Every on or around Flag Day where residents can bring and running to bring in donations. Visit www. year, American Legion posts tattered, torn and faded American flags to be gofundme.com/helpallgood18 to donate. hit the roadways to spruce properly disposed of. A benefit for Allgood is also in the works. up the markers that serve as In addition, the veterans group is currently Check the Lookout’s June 14 Big Sky Living memorials and warning signs Advertise raisingwith funds tous. support one of their own— calendar for more information. to passersby. BY JOLENE longtime Big Sky resident and Legion Adjutant PALMER [email protected] VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BY JOLENE PALMER (406)995-3575 [email protected]

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ne of the constants about Yellowstone morning light.) National Park is the surge of traffic as Blacktail Deer Road starts just past the Memorial Day approaches. The last few Blacktail Ponds on the right and is best in the Odays has fit the profile with ever-increasing traffic late afternoon light. The road to the Hell Roaring in the park. The tour buses have appeared, and Trailhead is mostly in the trees and can be good the motorhomes are everywhere. There are still all day long with dappled light. The Slough Creek a few closed roads in YNP, notably Dunraven Road is best in the early morning, especially if Pass, which is expected to open on May 25. The you intend to glass for wolves on the east facing construction zone between Norris and Mammoth hillsides across from Slough Creek. has long wait times up to 30 minutes, which can While many photographers visit Yellowstone result in substantial bumper to bumper traffic to concentrate on the larger species like bear, both directions. elk, bison, deer, coyotes and wolves, the smaller One strategy for avoiding some of the traffic is animals also can be photogenic and can result

A mother fox and two kits near Yellowstone Picnic Area.

Rockchuck stare down in the morning light.

very busy feeding and protecting them, which body with two hands, which is not as steady and often presents excellent photo opportunities. hence the blurred photos. Adding a selfie stick to There is no cuteness quite like the offspring of the your phone and holding the selfie stick with both year frolicking with their litter mates or parents. hands will improve the quality of your photos. If The photographers at the “bear jams” for smaller possible, brace your phone with sand bags on the Ermine looking at camera near Slough Creek. species are significantly fewer and the rangers edge of the car window or hood. A monopod is are not as zealous about the distance rules with also a good choice for reducing camera shake. respect to the smaller species. Finally, make sure the vibration reduction to prowl the dirt roads in the park. These include in beautiful photographs. Ermine are rare but Photo tip of the week: If you shoot only with feature in your phone menu is turned on and the back road from Mammoth to Gardiner; the beautiful. The terrain at the end of the Slough your phone, there are several things you can do keep updating your phone periodically as the Blacktail Deer Road; the road to the Hell Roaring Creek Road is a good place to look for ermine, to improve the quality of your photos. Phone camera quality improves with every generation. Trailhead; and the Slough Creek Road. The back but it takes patience and quick action as they do shooters often ask me why their photos are blurry Good shooting and I hope you get that shot of a road from Mammoth to Gardiner starts at a gate not tend to stand still for very long. and wonder if the quality of their photos would lifetime. directly behind the old Courthouse building at The rock guard wall from Calcite Springs improve with an upgrade from their phone the south end of the Mammoth Commons. This to Tower Creek is often busy with marmots. camera. The answer is “not necessarily.” road is one way and ends at the North Gate, Both fox and badger can be found from the When using a DSLR, photographers steady which then allows a quick return to the start via Yellowstone Bridge at Tower Junction across the camera by pressing it to their eyebrow, nose the main road for a second or third lap as the Little America to the east. In early summer, all and cheek—a tripod of sorts. Phone shooters light permits. (This road is best driven in the of these species are birthing their young and are tend to hold the camera out away from their

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LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 10 May 24, 2018 Primary Election Voter Guide Five Montana Democrats are running in the June 5 primary election for a chance to unseat first-term in- cumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte in the Nov. 6 general election. The Montana Free Press sur- veyed the five candidates to see where they stand on 10 key issues. The candidates were asked to respond in 50 words or less to each question. Below are their responses, edited only for length and style. BY JOHN ADAMS Montana Free Pres www.montanafreepress.org : Q John Heenan Grant Kier John Meyer Jard Pettinato Kathleen Williams What legislation As a restaurant owner myself, I am I’ll prioritize Montana’s two biggest I would support federal legislation Montana has opportunities with the While parts of Montana are well-off, would you support committed to fostering entrepre- economic engines: agriculture and that lifts the cap on the amount of re- wind and the trees. We can make others, especially rural communities do to help create neurism and small business develop- recreational tourism. For example, I newable energy that can be produced money out of thin air with wind and reservations, need more high-pay- ment. I will work to forge economic will ensure that the Farm Bill benefits across the United States. energy: the next treasure from the ing jobs. I’ll push economic diversity good, high-paying development strategies that spur Montana producers, support trade Treasure State. We can use money and higher wages. I have denounced jobs? entrepreneurism, innovation, and the policies that open growing Asian that grows on trees to manage forests, “right to work” bills that undermine creation of good-paying jobs. I’ll stand markets, and promote full funding to reduce high-severity wildfires, and wages and benefits. I’ll protect eco- strong with Montana farmers and for LWCF, which uses offshore energy to restore fire to its natural role. nomic development funds, including ranchers to advance trade policies that development royalties to expand those in the Farm Bill, crucial to rural create opportunities, not barriers. access to Montana’s public lands. Montana.

Do you support the The ACA was written by corporate I support the ACA because it made I support parts of the Affordable Care We can reduce pharmaceutical prices I support the ACA, but it is no longer Affordable Care Act lobbyists and bakes in profits for in- healthcare more accessible to Mon- Act. We need to keep the market but by setting prices equal to the lowest affordable for some. We must stabilize and if so, are there surance companies, drug companies tanans, but we need to bring down make all health insurance providers price in a developed nation—just as the individual market and take strate- and wealthy corporate executives at medical costs. We should allow Medi- nonprofit to eliminate incentives to the market would if Congress did gic steps to transform our healthcare any changes you the expense of consumers. I support care to negotiate prescription drug deny claims and give CEOs large bo- not prohibit the U.S. from importing system. I have the most practical, think are single payer, Medicare-for-all style prices, create a public option open nuses. drugs. Paying new enrollees on the detailed plan to fix our healthcare needed? healthcare reform to ensure that to everyone on insurance exchanges, exchange $200 will push premium system. I invite you to learn more at: everyone has access to high quality, and make the costs of treatments and prices down while enrolling more www.kathleenformontana.com/ affordable healthcare and prescrip- services more transparent. people. healthcare tion drugs.

Do you favor or I’m the only candidate who has a Corporate money in politics I support more restrictions on Republicans are cheating because I favor restrictions on limitless, un- oppose having more track record of fighting against dark threatens all of our democratic corporate and dark money. I will they can’t win fair and square. accountable spending in elections. or fewer restrictions money as I represented all Montan- institutions. Its effects creep into not take any PAC money in this They use campaign finance loop- I support a constitutional amend- ans (for free) as a lawyer. My work is every law and policy. The first election. I favor overturning Citi- holes, gerrymandering and voter ment to overturn Citizens United. on corporate money featured in the film "Dark Money." thing we must do is require com- zens United. identification laws to undermine We need full transparency in where and anonymous I have rejected corporate PAC and plete transparency at every level of our democracy. They take direc- money is raised and how it is spent. “dark money” in lobbyist money. I will introduce legis- political giving and spending. We tions from their donors—not their I would like to see progress toward federal political lation to reverse Citizens United. can do that right away without a constituents. We need to overturn public financing, so not only the campaigns? constitutional amendment. Citizens United using every tool: ultra-wealthy can run for office. legislation, Supreme Court appoin- tees, amendment and litigation.

What would you do As we learn more from Robert America’s democracy is threat- I support an investigation into Russia attacked the United States I oppose efforts to shut down the to prevent foreign Mueller about foreign interference, ened if anyone can corrupt our whether Russia meddled in U.S. and it attacked our democracy. Mueller investigation. We must governments from there will be results upon which elections. We must protect them, elections. We need greater cyberse- Hacking to change election results learn the truth about Russian med- we can take legislative action to both with cybersecurity and curity to protect the United States strikes at the heart of our nation. dling. The federal government must tampering in U.S. prevent undue influence in the laws defending voter access. As from foreign meddling in our We need to invest in cybersecurity provide states and localities support elections, and do you future. Separation of powers as a scientist, I believe in evidence elections. at the state and federal levels and to protect elections infrastructure. support the F.B.I. reflected in the Constitution and investigation. Mueller should to punish Russia. The rule of law All election machines should have investigation into dictates that the Department of be allowed to discover the truth compels us to allow Mueller to paper records in case their electron- Russian meddling Justice should be allowed to pro- about past elections so that we can finish working. ic systems are compromised. ceed independently and without defend future ones. into U.S. elections? obstruction. Do you support the I support tax reductions for I do not support this tax policy I do not support tax cuts for the Repeal it. Republicans took $1.5 I do not support the tax bill. As a Trump tax cuts? working Montanans, not hand- because it pays for permanent rich. The lower and middle class trillion from our children and former Vice Chair of the House What if any changes outs to wealthy corporations and corporate benefits by borrowing are tired of being trickled on. grandchildren and gave it to Taxation Committee, it was painful billionaires. 83 percent of the cuts money from our children. It cuts rich corporations, big banks and to watch the process: no hearings, would you propose? went to the top 1 percent, leaving needed government services and Wall Street. No evidence shows it handwritten amendments, repre- a $2 trillion budget deficit that provides hard-working families helped middle-class Americans. sentatives voting without reading Republicans want to “make up” with limited short-term benefits. Instead of creating jobs or raising the bill, ballooning the deficit. I will in the form of Social Security and Taxes should be simple, fair, and as wages, major corporations poured work hard to fix these mistakes and Medicare cuts. I won’t let them. low as possible to deliver needed tax savings into stock buybacks to foster equitable tax policy. government services. increase their stock prices. Do you support Politicians who seek to exploit I believe in evidence-based policy. I do not support Trump’s propos- We need to secure the border. But We need to secure northern and President Trump’s racial divides for their own polit- For immigration, that means al to build a wall. I do support building a 2,000-mile wall through southern borders, ports and air proposal to build ical benefit are on the wrong side high-tech, strong, efficient border legislation that creates a path to environmentally sensitive areas, transit hubs borders that foster of history. We need to strengthen security, but also a lawful path to citizenship for undocumented farms, homesteads and wildlife trade and travel. A physical border a wall between the and secure our borders to remain citizenship for workers who will immigrants in the United States. refuges would not accomplish that. wall is impractical, aggravates United States and secure. We also need to be able to fuel economic growth, and strate- Immigrants would tunnel or use wildlife issues and sends the wrong Mexico? grow our economy and country by gic diplomacy in countries that are ladders. It would waste billions of signal to the world. I support a allowing paths forward for lawful the source of illegal immigration taxpayer dollars. Fund manpower clean DREAM Act and immigra- citizenship. so that people will not need to and technology for Customs and tion policy that balances security relocate to survive. Border Protection officials, instead. with compassion.

What, if any, chang- Find commonsense solutions I support changes to the back- As a hunter and owner of a My heart breaks for the school Students must feel safe at school. es in federal gun that keep our children safe while ground check system to make it rifle I support closing gun show kids. We must do more to balance Parents need to know their chil- laws do you support preserving our Second Amend- complete and consistent and apply loopholes, requiring background the freedom to own firearms dren are safe. As a gun owner and ment rights. Keep guns out of the it to gun shows and online sales. checks and ending the sale of against the freedom to go to school sportswoman, I support the Second to curb gun vio- hands of people who want to cause We must fund gun violence re- semi-automatic assault rifles. without fear. We start by enforcing Amendment. Congress should treat lence? harm to themselves and others, not search to identify the interventions the existing laws. Bump stocks are military-style weapons the way law-abiding gun owners. Close the that are most effective at increasing basically illegal, already. Universal machine guns are regulated today. gun show loophole and fund pro- safety. We also need to improve background checks will help keep Four courts have declined to extend grams to equip teachers to identify access to mental health treatment. guns from terrorists and criminals. Second Amendment protections to warning signs before a tragedy. such weapons.

If Democrats gain Impeachment is a very dras- I respect Montana voters and that If there is enough support in the The U.S. Constitution allows Before considering other options, I control of the tic measure and should only they voted overwhelmingly for Senate to remove President Trump Congress to remove the president want the Mueller probe to con- House, would you be employed when a president President Trump. I also respect the from office I would support efforts “for, and Conviction of, Treason, clude so we can learn the full truth commits treason, bribery or high rule of law and believe that no one to impeach him. Bribery, or other high Crimes and about the 2016 elections and any support or oppose crimes and misdemeanors. Special is above it. My support or oppo- Misdemeanors.” The evidence improprieties by the president. We efforts to impeach Counsel Mueller has not presented sition will rely solely on facts and is developing. I will wait for the must stand up to partisan efforts President Trump? his findings to Congress. I won’t evidence, not partisan rhetoric. results of Special Counsel Robert to undermine the special counsel’s speculate on what I would do Mueller’s investigation before investigation. without the benefit of Mr. Mueller’s deciding how to proceed. findings and recommendations.

Why do you think I’m the only candidate who has a Raised by a single mom, I under- I am the first person in my family As the only candidate born and We know that Democrats like you are the best track record of fighting for work- stand the struggles of working to graduate from a four-year col- raised in Montana (Whitefish), Jon Tester and Steve Bullock win Democratic candi- ing Montanans against corporate families. I’ve worked as a scientist to lege (UM). I am a hunter, climber, I have the best shot at beating in Montana: Democrats with a bullies. I’m also a restaurant owner. produce energy, repair infrastruc- mountain biker, skier, former (incumbent Rep. Greg) Gianforte. proven track record of experience, date to defeat the I live in Yellowstone County. I’m ture, protect public lands and ex- employee of the Flathead National I have defeated wealthy interests fighting for ordinary Montanans, incumbent Repub- running to represent all Montan- pand agricultural businesses. I have Forest and a public lands attorney. before. I fought Donald Trump’s and working across the aisle when lican congressman ans with a platform that puts the a proven ability of bringing together personal lawyers’ firm and saved appropriate. I have that experience. in the 2018 general people over the powerful. I have an strong successful teams that are taxpayers $1.5 billion. And I have Please join our campaign at www. election? amazing team across Montana. pragmatic about solving problems ideas for growing Montana jobs kathleenformontana.com and let’s and helping others succeed. with the wind and the trees. win back this seat. LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 11 May 24, 2018 Primary Election Voter Guide Four Montana Republicans are running in the June 5 primary election for a chance to unseat Mon- tana’s Senior U.S. Senator, Democrat Jon Tester, in the Nov. 6 general election. The Montana Free Press surveyed the four candidates to see where they stand on 10 key issues. The candidates were asked to respond in 50 words or less to each question. Below are their responses, edited only for length and style. BY CHARLES S. JOHNSON Montana Free Press www.montanafreepress.org : Q Troy Downing Russ Fagg Al Olszewski Matt Rosendale If elected, what leg- Lower taxes and cut regulation. We I support policies of limited govern- The best legislation to create new We need to grow the economy and islation would you need to get the government out of ment, individual responsibility, the high-paying jobs is to codify the 30,000 peel back regulations, support our support to create good, the way, unleash the economy by rule of law, private property rights and pages of regulations eliminated by Pres- agriculture, hi-tech and manufac- high-paying jobs? allowing Montanans do what they incentive-based systems. Specifically, I ident Trump through executive order. turing industries, and harness our do best: invest, innovate and grow. support modernizing the Endangered This would make the current improve- natural resources—including coal, Species Act and the Equal Access to ment in job creation permanent. minerals and timber. Unlike Jon Justice Act. Tester, I’ll stand-up and fight back against the radical environmental- ists who block the creation of more good-paying jobs in Montana.

Do you support the Af- Repeal Obamacare and let the free No. I support more choice, competi- I do not support the Affordable Care We must repeal and replace fordable Care Act and if market work. We are insuring a bro- tion and transparency in healthcare Act. It is a failed experiment. It will take Obamacare. Montana families have so, are there any chang- ken system rather than fixing what’s systems. I support expanded health years to undo the movement toward a been devastated with higher pre- es you think are need- broken. We need more transparency savings accounts and more patient single-payer system. First, we start by miums and higher deductibles that ed? If you don’t support to see what the real costs of health- involvement in healthcare decisions. removing all regulations that force your have made healthcare completely care are and ensure Americans are I support competition across borders doctor to limit your care to only the unaffordable. I’ll continue working to the ACA, what is your getting actual healthcare not just and state allowed waivers of health treatments authorized by the govern- expand access and reduce healthcare position on healthcare being forced to buy health insurance. insurance requirements—more state ment. costs because we must provide more policy? control. affordable options and better care to Montanans.

Do you favor or oppose We are all concerned about the I am concerned with corporate money As your next U.S. senator, I will champi- I think we should have instant dis- having more or fewer amount of money spent on elections, and anonymous “dark money” and on legislation that would abolish Super- closure of campaign contributions restrictions on corpo- but as a constitutional conservative I understand free speech requirements PACs and prohibit elected officials from in order to see who is giving to our rate money and anony- support free speech and believe this under our Constitution. We need to having control or directing the expendi- candidates. I believe more trans- mous “dark money” in is a conversation we need to keep balance these interests. tures of these PACs. parency is better, but above all, any having. reform must protect our freedom of federal political cam- speech guaranteed to all of us by the paigns? What changes, Constitution. if any, do you favor? What would you do to The Robert Mueller investigation has U.S. elections must be as tamper-proof To prevent election tampering, voting As I travel across the state, the people prevent foreign govern- gone on too long. There has been no as we can make them. The investiga- machines need to be a closed electronic of Montana would like to see Mueller ments from tampering proven collusion between the Trump tion into Russian meddling must be system that is separate from the Internet conclude his investigation sooner in U.S. elections? Would campaign and the Russians. It needs truly independent­—independent of and encrypted. The Mueller investiga- rather than later. This has been drag- you support or oppose to end. This is a witch hunt. politics. Specifically, I have not yet tion must run its course. ging on and so far, we haven’t seen been able to determine if the Robert any evidence of collusion. efforts to shut down Mueller investigation is truly indepen- Special Prosecutor dent of politics. Robert Mueller’s inves- tigation into Russian meddling into U.S. elections? Do you support the Montanans know how to spend Yes. Next we need to address health- I support the Trump tax cuts. They President Trump’s tax cuts have Trump tax cuts? What if their own money better than the care reform, immigration reform and will be the greatest economic stimulus meant bigger paychecks and more any changes would you government does. Lower taxes mean spending reform. program Montana has ever experienced. jobs for Montanans. The average propose? more food on the table, more money An extimated $570 million will be Montanan will now see a $1,600 flowing into the economy and small returned to Montana every year. It’s our paycheck increase every year. Unlike businesses investing in employees money. Senator Tester, I believe it’s a good and growing. I support these tax cuts. thing when you have more money Now we must simplify the tax code in your pocket. This is a win for and reduce regulations. Montana.

Do you support Presi- Build the wall, stop illegal immigra- I support secure borders. We need to I support building the wall. We can We are a nation of laws. It’s time we dent Trump’s proposal tion, end sanctuary cities, support know who is coming into our country. finance it by selling all the unused and restore law and order to this country. to build a wall between our law enforcement. Mexican meth I support merit-based immigration empty government buildings and real We need to secure the border, build the United States and is one of the biggest problems coming reform. If immigrants are paying tax- estate throughout the country. The the wall, deport criminals and finally Mexico? If so, how across our border and devastating es, have a job, and contributing to our proceeds will easily pay for the wall bring an end to sanctuary cities. local communities in Montana. country, then give them a place at the construction. Senator Tester put the needs of illegal should it be financed? back of the line to become citizens. immigrants ahead of Montanans and it’s completely unacceptable.

What, if any, changes I will always uphold, support and de- While I do not support changes in I support the federal government I will always defend our right to keep in federal gun laws do fend the Second Amendment and the federal gun laws, I do support changes enforcing the gun laws on the books and bear arms. The Constitution is you support to curb gun U.S. Constitution. This is America. to improve our mental health system. before any additional laws are created. crystal clear, “shall not be infringed.” violence? Everyone has a right to express their By definition, criminals do not follow Understanding this is now more im- freedom of speech; however, we don’t laws. portant than ever because our Mon- need more gun regulations. We need tana way of life is under assault. With to emphasize mental health more and me, our Second Amendment rights ensure we enforce laws on the books will never be up for negotiation!

Do you support Pres- The president is negotiating with No. Montana exports 80 percent of Tariffs are important tools that should The president is an expert negotiator ident Trump’s import other countries from a position of our agriculture products out of state be used carefully to protect our coun- who is starting these negotiations tarrifs? If a trade war strength. Not folding or apologiz- and 50 percent out of country. I sup- try’s economic interests. We should from a position of strength. I applaud breaks out, are you ing like President Obama did. We port our president but I will always always be concerned when tariffs are President Trump for having the cour- concerned that some haven’t seen the final deal, and I am put Montana first. threatened or used. There are always age to stand up to China. We have confident that President Trump will consequences to their use. every right to demand a better trade countries could impose negotiate the best deal possible for deal—a fair trade deal—that benefits tariffs on U.S. agricul- our ranchers and farmers. our workers and our country. ture? Why do you think you I am running for U.S. Senate to defeat I am a fourth generation Montanan I am the best candidate to hold Jon I’ve reduced spending and regula- are the best Republican Jon Tester and support President who does not need to defend being Tester accountable for his voting record, tions. I defended our gun and prop- primary candidate to Trump’s "America first" policies. I from Maryland or California. I was a and I am able to offer Montanans a erty rights and fought to protect life. defeat the incumbent am the only candidate running who district judge for 22 years who does better plan on how to fix our broken As state auditor, I cut operating costs Democratic senator in is a combat veteran and business- not have to defend moving to Mon- government. by 23 per cent and refused a pay in- man who has created jobs in mul- tana to start my political career. I have crease. I serve exactly as I campaign. the 2018 general? tiple industries. I am NOT a career Montana roots, Montana endorse- I’ll do the same as your next U.S. politician. I will serve the people of ments and the Montana grassroots senator because I mean business. Montana. support needed to win. LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 12 May 24, 2018

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Upper Madison – Hebgen to Ennis more on downstream tips of islands. A Baetis will be your best bet: #18 D.O.A., variety of patterns will work, you can fish #16-20 Sparkle Dun, and #16-18 Vis-A- Hebgen Flows: 1,730 cfs / Kirby Ranch: – nymphs, streamers and dries depending on Duns are reliable. 2,470 cfs / Cameron: 3,790cfs the time of day. →→ For streamers, try our new purple Slap- →→ For nymphs, keep it simple: #10 Sili Leg, N-Tickle. Fish close to the banks!! Currently fishing great as we continue to #10 Grub, #8 Goldie, #14 Rockworm have run-off conditions. Flows are high and Caddis, and San Juans will get it done. Hebgen dam release will be increasing and bouncing between milky green and brown →→ For dries, remember drift is always #1. could go up to 2,500cfs by May 26th with depending on the day. While most fish are Keep your eyes on slow deep pockets, flows at the Kirby Ranch to 3,500cfs. tight to the banks we’re finding more and eddys by bank for risers. BWO/ Hebgen Lake – 81% Full FLY SHOP - Chironomid fishing is hit or miss at the moment. Be prepared with #12 Chiromies Professional Guide Trips and #12 Peacock Chironomid’s. If the fish Established 1981 don’t come out for the midges, have buggers and leeches ready to skip. Our favorites are 125 N. Canyon Street the #6 Simi Seal Leech and #8 Olive Crystal West Yellowstone, MT Bugger. 406-646-9644 Yellowstone National Park www.madisonriveroutfitters.com Opens to angling May 26th. OBITUARIES Jeremy Raymond Wheeler December 18, 1991 – April 12, 2018

pinnacled cliffs and working endlessly in the beauty in the rushing water, canyon vistas and and beloved friends across the country. His terrain parks. the language of the fish themselves. current family dogs, Margo and Jack, will miss He looked forward to trips to his family’s He was an understanding and loyal friend and the unique rough housing and companionship lake home in Michigan each summer, spending made friends easily, wherever he went. that Jeremy was so good at providing them. His long days gracefully waterskiing, wakeboarding He was a bright light to his beloved family, the family asks to keep Jeremy’s memory alive and and fishing, and sitting around a night fire amid closest of them calling him “Ray” and his striking honored by speaking of him fondly and often, great conversation. He loved climbing, camping, blue eyes and infectious, engaging smile, had the especially when in the beauty of the outdoors, golfing with that beautiful swing, yoga and ability to light up a room or an entire event. His hiking, fishing, skiing, camping and sitting spending outdoor time with his many friends and attentive personality let you know that he was around a campfire. We are grateful that we had family. He never met a dog that wasn’t a friend interested in you and in what you had to say. He him for a time and that there are many treasured and he had a real talent for interacting with had a tender heart and over time wrote many memories of him to relive again and again. children. He treasured the recent arrival of his thoughtful, treasured notes to the loved ones in A Catholic Mass for Jeremy will be held at 1 infant nephew Abram and had looked forward his life. He is gone from this life too early and p.m. at the Big Sky Chapel, on Saturday, June 9, to teaching him so many things. He loved to go forever there will be a hole of loss in the hearts 2018. A celebration of his life will follow from hunting with his dad and brother, but all suspect of those who loved him. He is reunited now with 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Montana Jack at the Big Sky it was mostly for the camaraderie, laughs and the beloved dogs he lost and grieved for over the Resort. eremy Raymond Wheeler, age 26, left us on annual bonding it provided. years: Pete, Grace, Sage and Lance. It must be, Donations may be made in Jeremy’s name to April 12, 2018, while traveling in Thailand. He enjoyed a great variety of music that after they rushed to greet him, they are now these non-profit organizations that were close to He was born in Bozeman and lived his concerts—a favorite over the years, a trip to curled up together again, on the furniture and his heart and that he supported with his time— adventurousJ life in and around the Big Sky Seattle with his dad to see the Rolling Stones. He under the covers. Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter: 1549 E. and Bozeman areas, attending Ophir School, had recently taught himself to play the keyboard, Jeremy is survived by: his father and mother, Cameron Bridge Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718 (EIN: Bozeman High and Montana State University. guitar and mandolin and spent many late nights Brian and Mary Wheeler of Big Sky, Mont.; 23-7375919); OR Special Olympics Montana: 710 Jeremy loved skiing in his home town of Big learning new songs and exploring different music his older brother Daniel Wheeler (Miranda), 1st Avenue North, Great Falls, MT 59401 (EIN: Sky, mastering the nooks, outposts and jumps of genres. their infant son, Abram, of Bozeman; paternal 52-0889518). the mountain, exploring the various treed and He loved the peacefulness and satisfaction of grandfather John Wheeler of Marblehead, Mass.; fly fishing Montana’s streams and found great and many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives

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LEGAL NOTICES

Request for Proposal- Professional Design and Engineering Consultation Services for the Beehive Basin Trailhead and Parking Lot Project, Big Sky, MT

Request for Quotation Professional Design and Engineering Hours. Visit. Consultation Services for the Beehive Basin Trailhead and Sunday 1-5pm Located at the north end Parking Lot Project, Big Sky, MT, Big Sky, MT. The Big Sky Monday 10am-6pm of Lone Peak High School (Toddlers Storytime COMBAT VETERAN, BUSINESSMAN Community Organization (BSCO) is requesting quotations from 10:30am) qualified engineering firms for the design and engineering costs Tuesday: 4-8pm Announcement. for a new trailhead and parking lot adjacent to the existing Upper Wednesday 4-8pm Library closed NOT A CAREER POLITICIAN Beehive Basin trailhead. Proposals must be received at Big Sky Closed Thursday-Saturday Mon. 5/28 Community Organization, 32 Town Center Ave Unit B1, PO Public Computers Available. Box 161404, Big Sky, MT, 59716 no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, VOTE June 5th All Are Welcome. June 8, 2018. For further information, visit https://bscomt.org/ Troy Downing for U.S. Senate about/rfp/ or contact Adam Johnson, Project Manager, Big Sky Community Organization at [email protected] or by phone at www.troydowning.com (406) 993-2112. bigskylibrary.org Paid for by Troy Downing for U.S. Senate LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 16 May 24, 2018

American flags will soon line the lane leading to the Soldiers Chapel, which opens its doors for the season on Memorial Day at 11 a.m. The chapel was founded in 1955 and is dedicated to the memory of Lt. Nelson Story IV, who was killed in action in Afua, New Guinea on Aug. 6, 1944. It’s located just south of the Conoco. PHOTO BY JOLENE PALMER

BIG SKY Presents i ing Sunday services at Big Sky L v the U.S. Department of Defense, Thursday Chapel Monday more than 4,400 U.S. military MAY 24 MAY 28 personnel died in Operation g Iraqi Freedom—while 2,350 4 p.m. g Al-Anon at the Big 8 a.m. St. Joseph’s of Big “In the Sky Chapel Sky - Catholic Mass truest sense, have perished during Operation 9:30 a.m. g All Saints in Big freedom Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. A support group for friends and Sky - A shared ministry of cannot be families worried about someone the Episcopal and Lutheran bestowed; with a drinking problem. (ELCA) Churches it must be Tuesday MAY 29 achieved.” 8 p.m. g Alcoholics g 11 a.m. Big Sky Christian —Franklin D. Anonymous at the Big Sky The “full flower moon” rises at Fellowship Roosevelt Chapel 8:20 a.m. today. May’s abundant blooms give this full moon the 11 a.m. g Memorial Day Today is name “flower moon” in many Service at Soldiers Chapel This stained-glass window graces Soldiers Chapel. Memorial cultures. Other names include the Saturday Day—a time to MAY 26 Commemorate Memorial Day at The chapel is interdenominational and open for “hare moon,” the “corn planting honor American moon” and the “milk moon.” an interdenominational service daily reflection May through September. Services soldiers who 7:30 a.m. g Alcoholics led by Chaplain Brian Daum of take place from Memorial Day to Labor Day on died serving Anonymous at the Big Sky 5:30 p.m. g Alcoholics the Montana National Guard. It their country. Chapel has been described by a past Sundays at 11 a.m. PHOTO COURTESY OF Anonymous at the Big Sky SOLDIERS CHAPEL Nearly 500,000 Chapel attendee as a “most moving Americans lost tribute to our military and an their lives in the Chord Rustlers and taps by Jim appreciation for the generations Civil War, over 405,000 perished Sunday Chandler. Everyone is welcome. MAY 27 who defended our American in World War II, and according to freedom.” Enjoy the Bozeman (406) 995-4089.

Ok, let’s be honest—it’s the off-season. There’s just not a lot happening this Summer ’ time of year in Big Sky. Dreamin But, summer is on the Thursday, June 21 horizon, so here’s a taste of what’s coming during Soul Shine Celebration Summer 2018. Oh, and The second annual Soul Shine Celebration will be on the Summer Solstice! Featuring a carnival we’ve included a picture of for all, a fundraiser for ALS causes, and of course, a continued celebration of Mark Robin’s an exciting summer day at life. Head to Town Center Park to enjoy music from the Big Sky super group—The Well—and the Green Bridge by Deer Bozeman’s Kitchen Dwellers. Creek—just a fun reminder of the warm afternoons and Thursday thru frolicking ahead. PHOTO Saturday, BY JOLENE PALMER June 29-30 Gallatin River Task Force’s Gallatin River Fly Fishing Festival in the This fly fish fest features two days of family events Down Valley celebrating trout and conservation. Last year, the festival raised $50,000 to ensure the Gallatin River runs Make time to master your form this summer. PHOTO Saturday, May 26 with cold, clean and abundant COURTESY OF GRTF Celebrate the opening of the summer season in Virginia City. water—now and forever. The event kicks off Thursday, June 28 at Gallatin River Guides for the Pesca Fiesta from 4 p.m. to 6 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Poker Ride in Virginia City p.m. with deals on gear, food for sale and free beer. Friday is the Hooked on the Gallatin Banquet at the Gallatin Riverhouse Grill, with funds to benefit the GRTF, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday rounds Horseback poker ride in the hills around Virginia City. Fee includes beverages at card out the event with an outdoor fair in the Town Center, featuring the Montana Distiller’s Guild stops, lunch and a door prize drawing. Benefits the Virginia City Chamber of Commerce. Tasting Garden and live music by The Last Revel from 4 to 9 p.m., as well as the Great Gallatin Pedal, Paddle, Run-off with teams of three or more biking, boating and running to, in, and from the

1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Virginia City Memorial Day & Season Opening Parade Gallatin River. Learn more at www.gallatinrivertaskforce.org. Come one, come all! Everyone is invited to participate in this parade. Motorized vehicles are welcome as well as non-motorized, horses and walkers. Lineup will begin at 12:30 p.m. Download the registration form below and mail to PO Box 218, Virginia City, MT Wednesday, July 4 59755; email to [email protected] or drop off at Rank’s Mercantile. There is no fee Fourth of July Road Run required to enter, but the parade is limited to 50 entries plus individual walkers/riders. For more information, email the Virginia City Chamber of Commerce at [email protected]. Come race in Big Sky this summer in the Big Sky Community Organization’s annual Fourth of July 5K Road Run presented by Big Sky Build, Inc. Set in the shadow of Lone Peak, the BSCO’s 5K Road Race takes place in the Meadow. Starting from the Community Park, experience a fun race Saturday, May 26 for all ages alongside roads. Race registration of $30 includes a participant bag full of fun items, a t-shirt and a full breakfast following the race. Water and pre-race snacks also will be provided. 9 a.m. to Noon. Final Winter Farmers’ First, second and third place finishers will receive a Big Sky medal. A kids’ run will follow. All race Market at the Emerson Center for the Arts participants will be entered into a drawing for a balloon ride for two in the Big Sky Build Balloon. and Culture

In addition to vegetables, the market offers grass- fed meats, cheeses, farm fresh eggs, fermented Saturday thru Sunday, August 25-26 vegetables and kombucha, honey, artisan breads First-ever Big Sky Biggie and baked goods, syrups, jams and preserves, grains and oils, wool, locally grown and blended Starting in Big Sky’s Meadow and climbing toward scenic views from Lone Peak and Buck Ridge, teas, ethically-sourced coffee, locally-pressed riders will navigate some of the area’s most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces of single-track, juices, hot breakfast, live music and more, all double-track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment. And it’s a biggie—the 50-mile under one roof. The Emerson is located at 111 course boasts over 9,000 feet of climbing. But you won’t mind when you’re descending some of South Grand Avenue, Bozeman. the most well-crafted flow trails in Southwest Montana.The 30-mile course isn’t anything to laugh Summer is on our minds, but there’s one last chance to check out Bozeman’s Winter Farmers’ at either, with more than 6,000 feet of climbing and some additional mileage (it’s really 34 miles). Market at the Emerson where you can get your hands on some spring produce, fresh cut Proceeds from the race will be donated to the Big Sky Community Organization. Not so keen on the distance? Join in the short track event on Sunday—a spectator and family-friendly ride right flowers, and more. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOZEMAN WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET in Town Center. For more info and to sign up visit www.bigskybiggie.com.