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BigBig Sky, Sky, LoneLONE PeakPEAK LookoutLOOKOUT MontanaMontana Mauling death of Potential for reclaimed water West Yellowstone local snowmaking Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Yellowstone Club submits volunteers guarded by deputies while providing care first application of its kind in Montana

by Jana Bounds “After many years of working [email protected] with water, environmental, habitat, agricultural, and state and lo- nowmaking as a means cal leaders, we are pleased to have for treated water reuse collectively identified a solution has been part of the that will help improve the Gallatin discussion in the Big Sky River’s watershed storage and flow SCommunity going back 20 years, while creating a beneficial reuse according to Big Sky County of reclaimed water,” said Rich Water and Sewer District 363 Chandler, Environmental Man- General Manager Ron Edwards. ager of the Yellowstone Club. “We Granted, at that time it was more are grateful for the Gallatin River casually suggested. Then, about Task Force’s leadership in bringing a decade ago, it began to gain stakeholders together to carefully traction as a potentially feasible and responsibly address the way option for treated water disposal our region uses and preserves our – one that could also benefit ski water resources.” trails. Area organizations that have At the forefront of that discus- written letters of support to MT sion has been the Gallatin River DEQ for this permit include Task Force (GRTF) which includ- GRTF, Big Sky County Water ed overseeing a 2011 snowmaking and Sewer District 363, the pilot study. Association of Gallatin Agricul- GRTF reconvened in 2017 tural Irrigators (which include to form a community-based, downstream stakeholders), Big collaborative watershed planning Sky Resort, Lone Mountain Land Forum that included 35 com- Company and Spanish Peaks. by Jana Bounds gruesome, he said – and the recent the woods, one deputy started They had believed Mock munity stakeholders, with the The U.S. Environmental Protec- [email protected] mauling of Carl Mock just south yelling Mock’s name. had been fishing when he was goal of identifying “sustainable tion Agency added snowmaking solutions” for water supply, man- as a viable reclaimed water reuse of Baker’s Hole campground was “What name did you say?” Kelley attacked, so the search initially agement and treatment in the Big application in its 2012 Guidelines hen Brock Kelley no exception. remembers asking. kicked off by the riverbank. It Sky area, “while ensuring the eco- for Water Reuse, the same year got the call that Sheriff’s deputies and SAR turned out he was on a trail. He “You know him,” was the reply. logical integrity of the headwaters that MT DEQ created additional there was a volunteers searched the quiet was in bad shape and his condi- river system.” reuse standards for treated water vicious animal wilderness, attentively listening, It is an entirely different experi- tion was deteriorating rapidly, so disposal – which includes snow- Wattack he anticipated it would be a knowing an aggressive bear was in ence to find and provide critical he could not cry out. When Kelley Snowmaking with reclaimed wa- making as an option. grizzly bear. He has responded to the area and a person was injured care to someone you know, he reflects on it now, he is amazed ter was determined to be a reuse a few bear maulings in his 32 years and in need of help. explained. The whole experience that Mock was able to make the priority for the community to help Currently, there are twelve ski volunteering for the fire depart- naturally becomes more personal. 911 call at all, based on his condi- extend seasonable snowpack and resorts that have State or Federal ment and Gallatin County Sheriff As Kelley and deputies sporting tion. Not to mention the anomaly “Your heart sinks to your gut and slow water movement through the approvals for snowmaking reuse Search and Rescue (SAR) in West “the big guns” and functioning as that there was any cell signal to be you feel helpless,” he said. watershed to downstream users. applications. Resorts in Canada, Yellowstone. Each incident was a security detail for EMTs scoured found in that location. The Yellowstone Club earned the Switzerland Australia also make fatal mauling continued on A2 distinction of being the first in the use of reclaimed water for snow- state to apply for a snowmaking making. permit from Montana Depart- LPL will deep dive into the sci- ment of Environmental Quality ence behind this in a future issue. Hail the Dirtbag (MT DEQ). Over 40 years of celebrating the gifts of Lone Peak

by Jana Bounds Dirtbag is used to “describe a [email protected] highly motivated rider who puts skiing or snowboarding before ntrinsic to the Big Sky all else,” said 2015 Dirtbag King Dirtbag culture is continuity. Justin Netter. The fun loving Beneath the crazy capes and community of Big Sky annually crowns there exists a sense celebrates The Dirtbag Under- ofI homage for the wild ones who ground, the Dirtbag Ball, the All came before. Local lore is that Lifts Race as well as the Pond Dirtbag Kings and Queens are Skim, which was canceled this selected for being the last ones to year due to Covid-19 concerns. leave the party and the first ones Needless to say, Big Sky’s skiing/ to make tracks on the mountain. snowboarding community knows “Every Dirtbag King and Queen how to have a good time. Theirs has a special gift for the spiritual- is a legacy that goes back over 40 ity of the lifestyle. They represent years, to the iconic days of Sammy Cheers to the end the steep and the deep – the “South Face Sammy” Wilson and unbridled passion of life on the Jean “Queen Jean” Palmer. edge,” said 1994 Dirtbag King J.c. Dirtbag history is widely debated A flashback of Dirtbag royalty: 1986 Dirtbag Queen Katie Scherfig and King Knaub. among Dirtbags. When there is of ski season Devon White at Buck’s T-4. PHOTO BY BRAD RUST dirtbag continued on A2 photo on A4 Lone Peak Lookout A2 April 22, 2021

fatal mauling from A1 Big Sky resident Scott Barlow, The fact that volunteers regularly who is a former neighbor and head into largely unknown and hiking buddy of Mock’s, went dangerous situations to save lives through Yellowstone National makes Gallatin County Sheriff Park guide training with him. SAR Commander Capt. Scott Sec- He said that often when bears or honored to work with them. are Bigprotecting Sky, a food source they Montana “It’s incredible that our volun- are trying to kill – and primarily teers drop everything, respond to LONE PEAK LOOKOUT attacking the head of whatever – Lone Peak Lookout a scene, don’t look for recognition, or whoever – gets too close. don’t complain – it’s all completely Kelley said he is no wildlife selfless service to the community,” biologist, but Mock’s injuries were he said. Established in 1982 suggestive of that behavior. Kelley and another SAR vol- BIG SKY, MONTANA Barlow said that Mock was adept unteer loaded up Mock in the in the wilderness and deeply rescue sled and got him to the Editor: Cori Koenig respectful of the creatures in it. ambulance. The plan had been to This would not have been a case life flight him out, but “weather Publishers: Susanne Hill & Erin Leonard of him intentionally edging too in the sky they don’t fly”. Snow close, it would have more been a started falling, so the flight crew Advertising/Sales Rep.: Susanne Hill • case of him simply – accidentally jumped into the ambulance and – stumbling into a threshold of provided care while they sped to 406.596.0661, [email protected] Carl Mock was an adventurer and outdoor enthusiast who was often in the danger. Bears, it is said, can create the hospital in Idaho Falls. Erin Leonard • 406.570.0254, wilderness of Yellowstone. He died two days after he was mauled by an older a sort of radius around a carcass, Mock, who both Barlow and Kel- male grizzly bear who was defending a moose carcass. PHOTO FROM GO [email protected] an invisible line that should not be ley described as a down-to-earth, FUND ME Reporter: Jana Bounds, crossed. great guy, eventually succumbed [email protected] When he was not working, Mock to his injuries. Bear aware/backcountry safety was in the mountains pursuing Staff Writer/Customer Service: Keely Larson Kelley said that kind of loss of a tips from Gallatin County a sport that fit the season: snow- community member and friend [email protected], 406.465.2937 Sheriff Search and Rescue mobiling in winter, hiking, fishing hit them all hard. and dirt biking the rest of the Contributor: Samantha Suazo time. A photographer, he often “My job is keeping people physi- • Carry bear spray • Be prepared to stay cally safe and protected and I also Designer: Christine Dubbs carried his camera with him on • Be aware of the night in case his treks. need to take care of their mental anything happens: health as well,” he said, noting surroundings: Hiking Food, water, warm He had a few brushes with crea- he suspects there will be some or recreating with tures in the woods before, some- Editorial Policy critical stress debriefing for those earbuds in both ears clothes. Guest editorials are intended to acquaint our thing to be expected when he involved. “We were all shook up was out there as often as he was. in bear country is not • Those regularly in the readers with different viewpoints on matters of but it impacts all of us differently.” Barlow remembers one of Mock’s advised backcountry might public importance. Guest editorials and letters to the stories: He was snowmobiling When investigators went to the • Look around: Many consider investing editor reflect the opinion of the writers and do not deep into the Taylor Hilgards and scene of the incident the bear people stare at the in devices that have necessarily reflect the opinion of the editor or the staff was taking a break when a moun- began charging them, according to a Montana Fish Wildlife trail when hiking, make SOS capabilities of Lone Peak Lookout. tain goat leapt over his snowmo- bile. A mountain lion followed a and Parks press release. They sure to be observant of and can send off few seconds later, in hot pursuit. repeatedly attempted to haze him any carcasses or bear GPS coordinates to Press Release Policy off. “It continued its charge. Due He could have reached out and activity. search and rescue • Lone Peak Lookout staff will give all press releases touched them, Barlow said. to the immediate safety risk, the volunteers. full consideration, but ultimately retains the authority bear was shot and died about 20 • Make noise: Most As Kelley and another SAR vol- yards from the group,” according • Carry a first aid kit. to determine whether or not to publish releases. animals/bears will unteer set to work trying to save to the release. A moose carcass avoid encounters with • Carry a whistle: It is • Content must be factual and objective. Mock’s life, deputies stood guard. was found within 50 yards of the humans if they know much easier to whistle • Lone Peak Lookout may edit submissions for “While we were out helping attack, which indicates the bear they are coming. than to yell – eventually grammar and content. him, I was told the bear was out was defending a food source. there circling us. Law enforcement a person’s voice gives • Lone Peak Lookout reserves the right to make all had guns guarding us – keeping out. determinations relative to the above policy. us safe,” he said.

Letters to the Editor Policy There has been a Go Fund Me account set-up to help pay for Mock’s medical bills: Lone Peak Lookout encourages the opinions of https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-with-carls-medical-bills?utm readers on public issues and matters of local concern. Letters must be close to 350 words. Please include dirtbag from A1 the writer’s name, address, email and phone number. These letters do not necessarily reflect the opinion very little written record of the of Lone Peak Lookout staff and we reserve the right skiing subculture, memories are to edit content for grammar, good taste and libel. We ironed-out by use of old photo- graphs and phone conversations also reserve the right to reject or delay publications. until some sort of consensus can be found among royalty. Where Display & Classified Advertising Policy did the moniker “Dirtbags” even Lone Peak Lookout accepts most advertising, but come from? The idea of the name makes final determination on placement and content came from an ex-Vermont ski acceptability. The advertisements in this publication patroller who relocated to Big Sky, explained King Netter. Some are not necessarily the opinion of or supported say it has roots to a notoriously by Lone Peak Lookout. Please note: Our client difficult race on the east coast information is confidential. where participants never received trophies upon completion, instead Subscription Rates they received bags of dirt. Though there may never be unanimous Lone Peak Lookout is a complimentary publication, agreement, it does show the available at newsstands around the area. The underlying belief among Dirtbags: following subscriptions are also available if you’d like the effort itself is worth it. The us to send it to you each week: camaraderie with each other and • In-State — $35/1 year or $60/2 years with the mountain allows them to carve out legendary memories. • Out-of-State — $45/1 year or $75/2 years (e-edition When anything else can rarely complimentary with print subscription, by request) tame them, except for time, they • $30 — 1 year e-edition can see the next round of Dirtbag • $40 — 6 mos. print/1 year e-edition royalty crowned and reflect on their wild days of youth and abandon on the mountain – when Postmaster: Please, Send Address Changes to: it was just them on Lone Peak Lone Peak Lookout, P.O. Box 365, Ennis, MT 59729 during a bluebird day in perfect An iconic photo of the late Curtis Guillford, former head of lift operations at Big Sky Resort, when he was starter Phone: 406.579.6877 powder and they found that sense of an All Lifts Race in the early days of the competition. PHOTO COURTESY OF 1995 DIRTBAG KING BILL Email: [email protected] of Zen in their turns. HICKEY

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The reigning Dirtbag Duke Rich Filippini and Duchess Hanna Powell said area businesses made the All Lifts Race even more exciting this past week. They want to say a hearty thank you to them for contributing. “We had a bunch of businesses donate prizes: Hungry Moose, Choppers, The Lux, Silly Tilly, Grizzly Outfitters, ACRE, Rhinestone Cowgirl, East Slope Outdoors, Pinky G’s, Lotus Pad, Blue Moon, Erin at Tribe, Yeti Dogs, Lone Peak Performance, Broken Spoke, Ousel and Spur, and Michaelangelo’s,” Fillippini said. Forty people participated in the race, which has been a Big Sky tradition for over 20 years, according to 1995 Dirtbag King Bill Hickey and King Netter, who has won the competition four times. Cheers to a beautiful end to the ski season and to all the people who make Big Sky special. PHOTOS COURTESY CHRIS PLANK, TIIA ANTERE, REBECCA WINSLOW AND KAREN MACKLIN Lone Peak Lookout A5 April 22, 2021 opinion C2H2 Dear Editor: and Human Health in Montana: The report details direct con- recognized by many are the healthcare professionals, organi- Think again! Though many are unaware or A Special Report of the Montana nections between climate and connections between higher zations and elected officials. Think there is nothing you can disbelieving, Montanans, like Climate Assessment," analyzed health, such as the association temperatures with increased The first step in each is to -ac do about it? Think again! evidence from a wide range of of heat stroke and dehydration mental health issues, including people everywhere, are already knowledge that climate change is This Earth Day let's start talking feeling the impacts of climate sources. Key findings of the with higher temperatures, or depression, domestic violence a problem. report include that the areas of increased risks of asthma attacks, and suicide. about solutions. change. Many of those come in Think climate change is a hoax? Respectfully, the form of detrimental impacts greatest concern for climate im- even premature births, heart at- In addition to the extensive pacts in Montana are increased tacks and strokes from worsening Think again! Marian Kummer MD on our health. supportive evidence cited in the Retired pediatrician who temperatures and periods of ex- air quality. More subtle, but no C2H2 report, one of its great- Think climate change will only Following on the informa- treme heat, worsening air quality, less important, are links between affect future generations? Think practiced in Billings for 36 years tion presented in the original est strengths lies in the diverse Big Sky, MT primarily from wildfires, and both warmer temperatures and recommendations it contains for again! Montana Climate Assessment in more frequent climate surprises, drought to decreased crop pro- addressing climate change. These Think climate change only 2017, the recently released C2H2 such as flooding and extreme ductivity and lowered nutritional include actions for individuals, affects people who live elsewhere? report, short for "Climate Change weather events. content of grains. Perhaps least School district seeks passage of an operational levy Dear Editor: the school district is seeking with the goal of providing the increases and the $75,000 request The time line for election 2021 is Thanks for your past and pres- Greetings from the Big Sky the passage of an operational best education for the children of is exactly an increases in 1.97 as follows: ent support of the school district. School District Superintendent. levy of $75,000 tied directly to our community, as such, teacher mills. In dollars and cents, this Ballots were mailed between As the Spring election cycle in staff increases in compensation. and staff salaries are an import- equates to a per year tax increase April 14th and April 19th. In Partnership, Montana is now upon us, the As a public school in the state ant aspect of our yearly budget. of $13.30 on a home with a value Dr. Dustin Shipman, of Montana, the trustees and $500,000; a per year tax increase Ballots are due to the Gallatin school district has a levy for As the tax base in our commu- County Election Office on or Superintendent voter consideration. This year, administration work diligently nity grows, the value of our mills of $26.60 on a home with a value Big Sky, MT to budget each and every dollar of $1,000,000. before May 4th by 8 p.m. SPORTS Spring sports Lone Peak High School Golf Schedule Sat., April 24...... Ennis – Varsity...... Start: 9 a.m. * Mon., April 26...... Manhattan Christian – JV @ Cottonwood...... Start: 9:30 a.m. schedules Thurs., April 29...... Three Forks – Varsity...... Start 10 a.m. Sat., May 1...... White Sulphur Springs – Varsity...... Start: 9 a.m. Lone Peak High School Track & Field Schedule Fri., May 7...... 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MSU Extension drought education Hunting permit drawing series to begin results now available Submitted by MT FWP This year, hunters came out Worsech said. “We’re investing a on “Lookup Draw Results, Regis- April 26 HELENA – The wait is over as in record numbers to apply for lot of time and effort in custom- ter for Lists” tab on the left-hand the deer and elk permit drawing permits and purchase licenses in er service. This year was a great menu, or login to your MyFWP MSU Extension specialists will is complete, just 12 days after the advance of the April 1 deadline. example, and we look to improve account. You may also sign up application deadline. More than 82,384 residents and even more.” for an account at fwp.mt.gov/ host sessions in Sidney, Miles City, 16,650 nonresidents applied for MyFWP. Applicants may also call With the new online application The growth in license sales and elk and deer permits. That’s a applicants also shows the value any FWP regional office or the Havre, Lewistown and Dillon process adopted over the past 12.48 percent and 29.52 percent licensing office at 406-444-2950. two years, FWP can complete the Montanans and visitors to our Submitted by MSU News environmental stewardship, increase over last year, respec- drawing much faster than in years state place on hunting opportu- Deadline reminders: The dead- Service grazing systems, livestock-wild- tively. past. The wait used to take more nities and the abundant wildlife line to apply for moose, bighorn life interactions, ranch econom- than two months. Now it takes And even though this year’s wait resource FWP manages. sheep, mountain goat and bison Montana State University Ex- ics, pest management, biosecu- less than two weeks. time was much shorter than in “The people who buy licens- is Saturday, May 1; the deadline tension will host a new series of rity, employee leadership and years past, the new ExploreMT es and come here to hunt are to apply for elk B, deer B, and meetings across the state geared alternative markets. “I thank our customers for licensing system slated to be important partners in managing antelope is Tuesday, June 1. All toward comprehensive education adapting and working with us. The full schedule for the MSU online in 2022 will allow for the and protecting these resources,” applications must be completed on drought and its implications We know the change has pre- drought education series is listed application process to be even Worsech said. “Without them, we online or at an FWP office. Most for Montana agriculture. The sented challenges to some,” said below: more customer friendly, and the can’t do all the work we do.” FWP offices with license sales are meetings are free and open to the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks drawing even quicker. open Monday through Friday, public, no registration required. • Sidney: April 26, 1-5 p.m. at director Hank Worsech. “You can There are a few ways to get your from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. the Sidney MSU Extension now start the fun of the planning “Making sure people had a good drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov, The series will begin on April Office. This meeting will also process with your family and experience was a huge team effort click on “MyFWP Login” in the 26 with a meeting in Sidney, and be presented and recorded via friends!” from our staff across the state,” upper righthand corner, then click sessions will also take place in Webex. Miles City, Havre, Lewistown and Dillon. The first meeting in o Meeting number (access Sidney will also be livestreamed code): 120 211 1053 via Webex. All in-person meet- Montana Range Days 2021 o Meeting Password: ings will follow social distancing Drought2021 guidelines. • Miles City: April 27, 1-5 p.m. at Beaverhead County, Dillon The meetings are the first the Miles City 4-H Building Submitted by Kristen Montana Range days offers the through our youth education and tours are focused on a rancher’s series for MSU’s new ranching • Havre: April 28, 1-5 p.m. at the Swenson opportunity for youth and adults involvement in FFA and 4-H. perspective and the opportunity to systems team, the Ranch Cats. Chuckwagon of all ages to gather for three days be able to share and learn for better Presenters will include beef cattle Our local tours will include Montana Range Days will be to celebrate and learn more about production opportunities and to specialists Megan Van Emon and • Lewistown: April 29, 1-5 p.m. learning more about prescribed held June 21 – 23 in Dillon. This our rangeland inventory, and be strong stewards of the lands we Carla Sanford, range manage- at the Eagles Grand Hall burns – recovery, reclamation is the second year for Beaverhead native plant tools and techniques take care of. ment specialist Jeff Mosley and considerations, and post fire weed • Dillon: May 6, noon to 4 p.m. County to host this event and we for assessing plant inventory and forage specialist Hayes Goosey. issues. Another great tour oppor- It will be exciting to come togeth- at the Dillon 4-H Building are so excited! discussing management options. The team’s mission is to provide tunity is looking at prickly pear er on the rangelands of Southwest- comprehensive, collaborative, in- For more information, please We will be celebrating the 44th Montana Range Days was started reduction projects and a forage ern Montana, and in the open-air terdisciplinary programming on visit https://animalrangeexten- year for this Statewide premier in 1977 for ranchers to learn more Kochia seeding project. Cheatgrass classrooms. Register before May issues important to the ranching sion.montana.edu/2021drought. education event. As the details about Range Management, and is a big topic, and one of our tour 17th for a lower registration cost. community, including animal html come together, we look forward your Beaverhead County Range topics is to learn about cheatgrass Please check out the website for management, land management, in sharing management practices Days committee is dedicated to treatment and control – expanding more updated information and to here in Southwestern Montana, continuing that tradition, empha- on learning about the use of fertil- register: https://www.montana- ranging from cheatgrass control sizing the importance of man- izer to improve perennial species rangedays.org/ or give Jess Fields a Surveillance to prescription rangeland burning. agement of our natural resources competition with cheatgrass. Our call - at 406.683.3802 testing updates Commission to hold public hearing on repeal of Submitted by Big Sky Relief outside these hours. Tests may be outdated rule regarding black bear management dropped off 24/7 using the drop Submitted by MT FWP Fish and Wildlife Commission and according to statute, black ment of rules for black bear There has been a significant box at the drive-thru and will be page on fwp.mt.gov. bears are classified as game, and harvest and field handling. increase in the number Covid-19 mailed to an offsite lab at 1 pm The Fish and Wildlife Commis- edible portions of bear meat may cases in our community over Monday-Friday. The rule regarding black bear Public comment will be accept- sion will hold a public hearing on management was adopted in not be wasted. In addition, the ed during the hearing. Written the last couple of weeks. We are • Practicing Safe Behaviors May 10, at 1 p.m., to consider the commission's management of not out of the woods yet and we 1972 and has never been updat- comment can be submitted to: o Wear a mask in public, prac- repeal of a policy regarding the ed. However, statutes pertaining black bears and the department's Wildlife Division, Montana need to all do our part to keep management of black bears. processes regarding bear conflict ourselves and fellow community tice social distancing, and adhere to black bear management have Fish, Wildlife & Parks, P.O. Box to all isolation and quarantine The hearing will be conducted changed since then. Specifically, management have evolved since 200701, Helena, Montana, 59620- members safe. You can do your this rule was passed in 1972. part by: recommendations. Stay home via Zoom. Due to COVID-19, the rule states that black bears 0701; or emailed to fwpwld@ if you are experiencing any there will be no in-person hear- are trophy animals and that only Repeal of the rule will not mt.gov. Written comment must • Getting Vaccinated symptoms of COVID-19 or have ing. For information on partic- the head and hide need to be change the current management be received no later than May 14. o Bozeman Health Big Sky been exposed to someone with ipating in the hearing, visit the removed from the field. Presently of black bears nor the enforce- Medical Center is offering a COVID-19. variety of clinics for Big Sky Res- Vaccine appointments: idents, use the button below for more details and how to sign up https://www.bozemanhealth. Ennis Fishing Access Site reopened for a vaccine appointment. org/vaccine/?fbclid=IwAR36K- kn-dCcU9AVE0oZdNKS- Submitted by Morgan This site is a half mile southeast Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks While camping is allowed at the • Testing Weekly gTwhLmQey8QReLe- Jacobsen of Ennis along the Madison Riv- staff repaired the road and the Ennis Fishing Access Site, not all o Tests may be picked up ByT7aiNj1zQWmL_qHTPlw er. 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Commission to hold public hearing on rules regarding the use of elk and deer urine and glandular scents

Submitted by MT FWP The hearing will be conducted Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, the Archery Trade Association based and natural glandular natural glandular scents may be via Zoom. Due to COVID-19, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, and Responsible Hunting Scent scents for the purposes of attract- used by hunters to attract game The Fish and Wildlife Commis- there will be no in-person hear- Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Association is allowed, so long ing game animals and game birds. animals, except black bears, by sion will hold a public hearing on ing. For information on partic- Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, as the ATA/RHSA requirements The scents must: spraying or pouring the scent on May 13, at 9 a.m., to consider the ipating in the hearing, visit the Virginia, West Virginia, Wiscon- continue to meet the standards • originate from a state or prov- the ground or other objects. proposed adoption and amend- Fish and Wildlife Commission sin and Wyoming; and the follow- identified in Montana statute. ince not listed in the first rule, or Public comment will be accepted ments of three new rules pertain- page on fwp.mt.gov. ing Canadian provinces: Alberta, Products meeting requirements • originate from a facility that during the hearing. Written ing to the use of deer or elk urine The first new rule identifies states Quebec and Saskatchewan. must display a mark indicating comment can be submitted to: to mask human odor. The purpose ATA/RHSA approval on the prod- is approved by the commission and provinces with documented The second new rule defines the under the second rule and display Wildlife Division, Montana of the new rules is to prevent the occurrences of chronic wast- process for identifying facilities in uct packaging for identification by Fish, Wildlife & Parks, P.O. Box spread of chronic wasting disease, the consumer. the required marks on the prod- ing disease. These include the the U.S and Canada that produce uct packaging. 200701, Helena, Montana, 59620- which can be present in the urine following: Arkansas, Colorado, urine allowed for the purpose The third new rule identifies 0701; or emailed to fwpwld@ and glandular scents of infected Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, of masking human odor. Urine the requirements used by the According to the Montana mt.gov. Written comment must be deer and elk. Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, from any facility approved by commission for approval of urine- Administrative Register, artifi- received no later than May 14. cial scents and RHSA-approved 2021 BSCO Summer Programs Submitted by Mackenzie CAMP BIG SKY to 16 teams each summer. Games Beehive Basin with Montana summer, community fitness RUNNING RACES Johnson JUNE 14 – AUGUST 27 will take place Monday, Tuesday, Adventure Team providers will host a series of do- 4th OF JULY 5K and Wednesday evenings at the • Wednesday, July 28th @ 9 a.m.: nation-based community classes The Big Sky Community Orga- Camp Big Sky registration Big Sky Community Park. at the newly renovated Len Hill As in years past, the in-person opens Monday, May 3 at 9 a.m. Photography at Ousel Falls race will start at 8:30 am in the nization (BSCO) is thrilled to be Important Dates: Park to get Big Sky pumped-up offering a variety of new-and-fa- for children entering 1st through • Wednesday, August 4th @ 9 about all the health and wellness Big Sky Community Park, offer- vorite programming this summer 6th grades. You can find more • Friday, May 14th: Team Regis- a.m.: History Hike at Crail Trail programs and services to look ing staggered starts to ensure so- in compliance with the Gover- information about the camp tration Forms Due • Wednesday, August 11th @ 9 forward to year-round at BASE. cial distancing. There will also be nor’s orders. The health and safety programs and register online • Saturday, May 15th: Softball a.m.: South Fork Loop with the virtual race component for those through the BSCO website at • Wednesday, August 4th @ 5 who wish to participate anytime, of their employees, participants Field Maintenance Day Gallatin River Task Force p.m.: Fitness Fusion and our community remain a top bscomt.org/camp-big-sky/. For anywhere while still supporting • Thursday, May 20th: Mandatory • Wednesday, August 18th @ 9 priority. For more information on in-person registration assistance, • Wednesday, August 11th @ 5 our community parks, trails, and Team Managers Meeting a.m.: Town to Trails Race Prep any of the programs listed below attend the Kickstart Summer p.m.: Moving Mountains recreational programming. Regis- (Uplands and Hummocks) contact [email protected] Camp Registration event at the • Monday, May 24th – Friday, • Wednesday, August 18th @ 5 ter online through our website or or visit our website at bscomt.org. Big Sky Community Park where June 4th: Team Practice & Play- p.m.: Santosha runsignup.com. the BSCO will be joined by the er Registration TINY TREKS TOWN TO TRAILS 10K VOLUNTEER Big Sky Discovery Academy, • Wednesday, August 25th @ 5 • Monday, June 7th: LEAGUE OPPORTUNITIES Jack Creek Preserve Foundation, New this summer, the Hike Big p.m.: Santosha Mark your calendars for Satur- PLAY BEGINS!! If you are interested in volun- Camp Moonlight, and Women Sky series will include family • Wednesday, September 1st @ 5 day, September 11th for the Town teering for the BSCO, they have In Action. Spanish translation • Friday, August 27th- Sunday, friendly hikes for children ages p.m.: Moving Mountains to Trails 10k along the Uplands several opportunities for you services will be made available as August 29th: End of Season 0-5 years and parents looking to and Hummocks trails. More • Wednesday, September 8th @ 5 including one-time special events, well as a sign-up sheet for Camp Tournament connect with other families in the details to come! p.m.: Fitness Fusion project work and long-term com- Big Sky lunches with the Big Sky community with young children. mitments. For more information Community Food Bank. While all trails are accessible by • Wednesday, September 15th @ 5 HIKE BIG SKY stroller, BSCO recommends baby p.m.: Lone Peak Performance BIG SKY COMMUNITY PARK contact [email protected]. Important Dates: wraps and/or backpack carriers R ESERVATIONS Important Parks & Trails Events: JULY 7 – AUGUST 18 • Wednesday, September 22nd @ • Monday, May 3rd @ 9 a.m.: for ease. Families are encouraged Contact registration@bscomt. Navigate the BSCO trail system 5 p.m.: Lone Peak Performance • Friday, April 23rd-25th @ 9 Priority Registration to travel at their own pace and to org to reserve any of the Big Sky with a skilled interpretive guide a.m.-5 p.m.: Runoff Cleanoff stop and explore along the way. Community Park facilities for For resident campers enrolled in on this weekly morning hik- with the Gallatin River Task your special event, gathering or the 2021 fall semester at either ing series. Each hike explores a • Saturday, July 10th @ 10 a.m.: HISTORIC CRAIL RANCH Force program. Visit the BSCO website Big Sky School District #72 or different area with experts from Crail Trail MUSEUM • Friday, April 30th @ 10 a.m. the Big Sky Discovery Academy. to view availability. the community sharing their • Friday, July 23rd @ 10 a.m.: The Historic Crail Ranch (HCR) -2 p.m.: Gallatin Canyon Trail • Monday, May 3rd @ 4-8 p.m.: knowledge and skills in relation to Little Willow Way is preserved as a homestead mu- Trash Pick-Up Day Kickstart Summer Camp Regis- various themes such as the land’s seum. The HCR will be offering • Saturday, August 7th @ 10 a.m.: About Big Sky Communi- • Friday, May 7th @ 10 a.m. -2 tration Event history, water conservation and guided tours on Saturdays and ty Organization: The Big Sky photography. Sponsored by Visit Ousel Falls Sundays from 12-3pm beginning p.m.: Lone Mountain Trail • Monday, May 10th @ 9 Community Organization engages Big Sky. • Friday, August 20th @ 10 a.m.: Saturday, June 5th through Sep- Trash Pick-Up Day a.m.: Public Registration for and leads people to recreational South Fork Loop tember. The Crail Ranch grounds • Friday, June 4th @ 4 p.m.: Sum- Non-Residents and enrichment opportunities and native gardens are open through thoughtful development of mer Trail Ambassador Training • Wednesday, July 7th @ 9 a.m.: during daylight hours for walking partnerships, programs and places. Uplands PUMP UP THE BASE • Saturday, June 5th @ 9 a.m. -12 ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE tours, picnicking or connecting To find out more about the Big Sky p.m.: National Trails Day • Wednesday, July 14th @ 9 a.m.: AUGUST 4 – SEPTEMBER 22 onto our trail system via the Crail Community Organization visit JUNE 7 – AUGUST 29 Ranch Trail. Hummocks with the Gallatin BSCO is gearing up to open Big www.bscomt.org Are you ready to play ball? The River Task Force Sky’s first community center - adult softball leagues consist of up • Wednesday, July 21st @ 9 a.m.: BASE - next winter season. This State of the Air Report 2021 finds that despite improvements Montana’s air still failing Climate change, wildfire smoke, continue to drive unhealthy air pollution levels

Submitted by American meaning we’re all breathing more Missoula is ranked the ninth most particle pollution. more likely to live in a county that istration to promote clean air, a Lung Association wildfire smoke.” polluted metro area for short-term While Gallatin County’s grade failed all three air quality grades. safe climate and environmental “Climate change is a health particle pollution (down from for short-term particle pollution The report also finds that climate justice. This year’s American Lung As- emergency, and makes air its number seven ranking in last improved from an F to a C, Yel- change made air quality worse About the American Lung sociation “State of the Air” report pollution from wildfire smoke year’s report) and the twentieth lowstone County’s grade dropped and harder to clean up. Association finds that Montana’s air quality more likely,” continued Flannery. most polluted for year-round from a D to an F. Richland The Lung Association’s annual remains a cause for concern. particle pollution (down from its The American Lung Association “Short-term spikes in particle pol- County received a C grade for the air quality “report card” tracks is the leading organization working Counties across the state continue lution can be extremely dangerous sixteenth ranking). second year in a row, while all and grades Americans’ exposure to receive failing grades for short- to save lives by improving lung and even lethal. While breath- Three Montana counties ranked other graded Montana counties to unhealthful levels of particle health and preventing lung disease, term particle pollution, one of the ing particle pollution can harm among the 25 counties most received F grades. pollution (also known as soot) and most harmful and widespread through research, education and anyone’s health, some people are polluted by short-term or year- Nationwide, this year’s report ozone (smog) over a three-year advocacy. The work of the Ameri- types of air pollution, with one at greater risk, such as children, round particle pollution. Lewis period – this year’s report covers county improving and one county found that more than 4 in 10 can Lung Association is focused on pregnant women, older adults, & Clark County improved to the people (135 million) lived with 2017-2019. The report analyzes four strategic imperatives: to defeat worsening. See the full report at and people with chronic lung and tenth (tied) most-polluted county particle pollution in two ways: av- Lung.org/sota. polluted air, placing their health lung cancer; to improve the air we heart conditions. If our air is not for short-term particle pollution and lives at risk. In Montana, erage annual levels and short-term breathe; to reduce the burden of “The Report’s findings for Mon- safe for everyone to breathe, we from its ninth place ranking in particle pollution placed the spikes. Both particle pollution lung disease on individuals and tana are consistent with a broader need to do more.” last year’s report. Ravalli County’s health of well over half of its and ozone can cause premature their families; and to eliminate trend of worsening short-term Particle Pollution Continues to ranking for short-term particle residents at risk, including those death and other serious health tobacco use and tobacco-related particle pollution throughout Burden Montana Communities pollution improved slightly to who are more vulnerable to the effects such as asthma attacks diseases. For more information the western United States due eleventh place from its prior effects of air pollution, such as and cardiovascular damage and about the American Lung Associa- to climate change,” said Ronni “State of the Air” 2021 found that seventh place ranking. Lincoln are linked to developmental and the City of Missoula continues to older adults, children and people tion, a holder of the coveted 4-star Flannery, Director of Advocacy County ranked on both lists for with a lung disease. The report reproductive harm. Particle pollu- rating from Charity Navigator and for American Lung Association’s rank among the top 25 most-pol- counties with the worst year- tion can also cause lung cancer. luted metro areas for both short- also shows that people of color a Gold-Level GuideStar Member, Healthy Air Campaign in Mon- round and short-term particle were 61% more likely to live in a Learn more about “State of the or to support the work it does, call tana. “Climate change-induced term and year-round particle pollution, ranking twelfth for pollution, although its ranking county with unhealthy air than Air” at Lung.org/sota and sign the 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586- heat and draught is increasing annual particle pollution and white people, and three times petition for the Biden Admin- 4872) or visit: Lung.org. the number and size of wildfires, on both lists improved slightly. thirteenth (tied) for short-term

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By Keely larson [email protected] BIG SKY PUMP TRACK PROPOSAL easter weekend brought the sunshine and Copper City outside of Three Forks was packed. The southwest Montana Mountain Bike association (sWMMBa) had a booth out in the desert of southwest Montana easter sunday. sWMMBa promotes mountain bike access and trail maintenance across southwest Montana and has a chapter in Big sky. last Thursday, the group put on a fundraiser outside the Wilson Hotel to raise money for a pump track. “It actually went really well,” shannon steele, sWMMBa development director, said. “I was sur- prised to see that many people.” she guessed over the three-hour event, around 80 people stopped by. new folks were introduced to sWMMBa and steele got to meet other members of the mountain biking community she had heard of before, but not met in person. The pump track will go next to the skate park in the Big sky Community Park and comprise of about 4,000 square feet. The goal with the fundraiser was to remind people that sWMMBa is ready to jump into the spring season and ideally raise $18,000 to kickstart the pump track. That 18K would help pay for construction, dirt or clay to supplement the track and any equipment needed. The goal is to start the project in June. -Conceptual Rendering: Integrated Trail LAB “The biggest thing we wanted to focus on was just SITE MAP getting the word out that sWMMBa Big sky exists and getting people excited about mountain biking,” steele said. SITE INFO / PHASING richard Hayes with Integrated Trail lab is designing -Site provided by Big Sky Community Organization the course. It will consist of a bunch of ‘woops,’ steele said, or little hills and burms—big, wide, dug in turns. -Partnered and supported by SWMMBA The goal is that once on the course, a mountain biker -Consists of two separate plots. Phase 1 + Phase 2 does not have to pedal—they use their body to absorb -Together they total approx 9,553 sq’ the features and just ‘pump’ through, flowing over the obstacles. - Currently Volleyball court located on Phase 2 site “no matter if you’re a cross country rider or a downhill rider, you’re going to benefit from using the pump track. It’s going to be a huge hit for kids getting into PHASE 1 DESIGN SCETCH mountain biking,” steele said. she has seen some strid- ers, bikes for munchkins without wheels that they just push with their legs, on different pump tracks. over- PHASE 1 all, the track can be used for those wanting to get into -Phase 1 site totals approx 4,886 sq’ biking, or those that want to work on their technique. -Improves existing pump track while funds become available The first phase of the project is to build the track, -Establishes base track with 300 yards of clay dirt laying out the features in dirt or clay. once this is -Establish parking & start area completed, bikers can start playing with it. It will be similar to the pump track available at Copper City at this point. Phase two involves paving the pump track, making it usable in the early part of mountain biking season, and expanding. steele said the plan is to double in size, PHASE 2 DESIGN SCETCH PHASE 2 moving the volleyball courts to do so. -Phase 2 site totals approx 4,667 sq’ Those who could not make the fundraiser last week can still donate to support this project by scanning the -Volleyball court must be removed before installation Qr code. If mountain biking enthusiasts want to stay -Additional 150-250 yards of clay dirt needed involved, they can become a member of sWMMBa -Approx 7,700 sq’ of asphalt needed and receive emails about trail maintence days, group rides and other volunteer efforts by visiting https:// -Establish final grade and drainage DONATE NOW www.southwestmontanamba.org/join. -Small landscaping improvements “We just want to get people involved,” steele said.

At the fundraiser on April 15, SWMMBA received their largest donation from the Hungry Moose, $5,000. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHAN- NON STEELE/BOARD VERISON BY RICHARD HAYES

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sponsored by Lone Peak Lookout B1 April 22, 2021 COLUMNS Cross this off the list for this year By Doyle A Ranstrom CFP® in my 80s or even 70, yet, thank you to talk back. Seriously. tour with me. It was the summer Glacier and though I knew I did take another run at Glacier. Un- [email protected]. you for asking. I remember one year a guy I before his senior year in high not feel well starting out, like finished business and all that. This past week I biked my knew from previous tours, a really school. The day we got home any thoughtful intelligent man, I This time, the last twenty miles A couple of years ago I read age. Now for the record, I have great guy, decided to bike with me after biking about 450 miles, he ignored it. After about 30 miles were a grind as mostly uphill. about a guy who had an annual bicycled this distance or longer on a long day. After a few miles walked into the house, looked at I remember seeing stars which But I turned on my classic rock goal to bicycle his age every year. hundreds of times over the years. of conversation, I slowed down. his mother, and said, "Dad likes struck me as unusual as it was a playlist on my phone, cracked up He had just finished achieving the In fact, I have biked twice my age He slowed down. I sped up. He people, and people like dad. Who sunny day with no clouds. They the volume, and took off. By the goal for that particular year. He many times in the past. Most re- sped up. I got off my bike and knew?" He shook his head and found me by the side of the road. way, I do not use earbuds when was 87. cently at age 60. But I do not see stretched and he got off his bike walked into his bedroom. The doctor said I had a virus playing music on my phone when and when it had run its course, I When I owned my firm, I had that ever happening again unless and stretched. By the end of the But I like my alone time on my biking. I can hear the music play- I can find a really long downhill day, I think my jaws hurt more bike. Enjoying the solitude. would be fine, but no more biking ing on the phone, but I can also a client who was in his 80s had that week. I have often been told an annual goal of golfing his age with a great tailwind. than my legs and butt. At any age, or maybe all ages, we hear everything else which seems I am stubborn, which I have never both prudent and polite. every year. Over the years, people have I know for many riders, biking need goals. The goals can change understood. So, a couple of years ago, I made often asked me if I bike with a with others was the best part of as we get older or health changes, We all need goals that are group. The answer I give is with the tour. And for the record, over but they are important. Every My goal of biking my age is done personal to us. Not work-related. a goal to either bike or golf my until after my next birthday. It age every year. Given my health a couple of exceptions, almost al- the many tours I have completed, time I did a tour my first goal Not goals someone else gives us ways no. The are several reasons I made many really great friends, was finishing the tour and riding is possible I could golf my age. It or are expected of us. But simply history and the sorry state of my is more likely that I will become golf game, it is very unlikely I will for this with a primary one being spent lots of time visiting with every mile. Of all the tours, only a personal goal. And if someone, if you bike with other people they them, but that's what camp- once did I not finish a tour. Every tall dark and handsome which family or friend, says you cannot. live long enough to golf my age, gives you a comparison of the so biking it is. And no, I am not have an annoying habit of talking grounds are for. I remember the other one I biked every mile. Answer back, "Maybe, but I can to you. Worse yet, they expect first time our son did a week-long The one I did not finish was in probability of both. Maybe I will t r y.” Mountain Grit: Training for the Long Haul The Training Corner By Patricia ‘Pat’ VanGalen, M.S. www.activeandagile.com

Q: Hi Pat! I was just invit- the guys I know. arms and stationary, as in squats muscle-motor-memory at 40, but 12-24:00: Stability + Movement ning; remember, BRAKING, ed to join the local softball Pat, do you have any tips on and bench press, I’m not ready. the soft tissues cannot absorb Prep: wake up the deep mus- slowing down and changing di- rec league with a bunch of being prepped and ready for If I train for looks, I’m definitely the stress and strain of explosive cles and nervous system with rection [reacting] is a huge factor my friends. I played hockey softball season? I miss that NOT ready. forces, if not done regularly. on-your-feet dynamic stretches in lowering injury risk. and baseball throughout high team camaraderie and love the Unlike school-college athletics, None of these guys were warmed- & speed and agility drills Power In summary, Jeff, assess your school, and club hockey and rec game, but sure as heck don’t adult leagues may practice 1X/ up. They were gym-fit, NOT Plyos and Medball: leaps, jumps training buckets. Restore and soccer in college. Since then, need an injury that screws up week and play 1X/week, making explosive-sport-ready. and throws [light and fast] refill them as needed. And with I’ve kept gym-fit, lifting, run- my daily life. Thanks! training a non-negotiable cog in Jeff, you already have the field, 24-36:00: Power Cleans and all of your activities, continue to ning, and stretching at least 3X/ Jeff, 43 the injury risk reduction wheel. catch and throw skills, and are Swings [heavier and fast]: think train year-round, tweaking along week. I also skate and DH ski, There are no guarantees, but we familiar with the 1B demands kettlebells for a seasoned 35+ the way with an all-seasons GO hunt, fish, and take pride in my A: A: Hi Jeff. Your mindset is spot on. Gym-fit does not sure can improve our odds. of reacting, reaching, catching athlete approach. “Ramp up or dampen carpentry skills with on-going and throwing in multiple planes down; just don’t stop for decades projects. I own my seasonal necessarily transfer to sport- Now, allow me to wave the 36-48:00: Strength Block A ready. Congrats on keeping fit YELLOW flag. Male, former and positions. You realize that to come.” chores, with no plans to hire explosive rotation, straight-line 48-60:00: Strength Block B out. I’m 6’3” and hover around and active in training, labor and athletes in their early 40s are very recreation, a good foundation for prone to muscle pulls, Achilles and curve sprints, and the ability Warmdown 180 lbs, a bit on the wiry side. to put on the BRAKES are all tweaks and upgrades. Without blow-outs and cuff injuries. Per- So grab your cleats, and “steer The guys need someone to play essential. 1B, and since I have a pretty knowing the details of your cur- sonally, I have witnessed THREE clear of the stupid-zone.” For good reach and played 1B in rent training, seriously consider cases of ruptured Achilles, two If your training sessions re- any seasoned athlete, 35+: the following: in former soccer players and one semble the format below, you are high school, they came after me. • Thoroughly warmup for all in a former linebacker. For real probably pretty well equipped to “We get what we train for; we games and practices; the prep is At 43-years-old, a father of two …. 1) A father was watching his ease into softball. If not, consider keep what we do! We adapt to similar to the first 18:00 above, middle schoolers, and co-own- daughter play soccer; she scored, plugging any gaps with a crite- what we do, and how we do it; we before you pick up a bat, ball or er of a small accounting firm, and he jumped up in the air to rion-based 4-6 week program, also adapt to what we never do.” mitt. where I am stuck at a screen, celebrate, landed and blew both 2-3Xweek prior to the season. A new season is upon us. Are I thrive on anything that gets Adaptation is SPECIFIC to • Ease into the number, speed Achilles. 2) A father joined Here is a 1-hour Training Ses- you prepped and ready to PLAY? me off my duff and outdoors. the speed, plane, load and (un) and distance of throws and a parent-HS-athlete friendly sion Breakdown: Contact Pat through www.active- Even though I train regularly, predictability of the movement, match; on his first cut to the ball, swings; consider going to a bat- andagile.com or www.moving- I haven’t swung a bat in at least the skill or the exercise. If I snap! 3) A father-coach accepted 00-12:00: Mobility [Suppleness]: ting cage, but not for too long on mountainsmt.com. See previous 15 years, and I sure as heck train slow, I am slow. If I train the challenge of a sprint relay breath + soft-tissue [foam rolling] day 1. Start playing catch with editions of Mountain Grit for don’t want to pull a hamstring, strength [force] and ignore power with his athletes; he passed work / active stretching and joint your kids. more training tips from Pat. lock up my back or throw my [force FAST], I’m not ready. If rotations, especially ankles, hips, the baton and pulled up. Pop! • Allow your training sessions shoulder out, like too many of my training is typically 2-legs/2- upper spine + shoulders Lesson: male athletes still retain to condition you for base-run-

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And always one to snag the He did not have time for hobbies. Sky, he works 85-90 hours per working so many hours is the opportunity for a joke he would “It’s fun to work so much. It week and does manage to carve best path for him. quip, “He is? I never noticed!” puts you above everybody else out a little time for hobbies. Be- “Working long hours keeps me He was removed from his fam- who can’t do it. It’s exciting in ing from the south, he loves the busy, the more free time you ily home when he was 10 years its own kind of way. It’s almost snow, the cooler temperatures have the more trouble you’re old. One of eight children, the an adrenaline rush. You can see and mountain activities. Snow- gonna get into,” he said. “You oldest siblings were removed and what your body is capable of mobiling, snowboarding, golfing, can’t get into trouble while you’re scattered across the nation. They doing,” he said. and hiking. busy.” He said he pretty much touch base every once in a while. After a couple of years in Big While he enjoys his newfound makes it a life goal to stay out of As for him, he landed in a group hobbies, he still maintains that trouble. home in Orlando. “The group home was good but at 18 they’re like, ‘Get out,” he said. It was that year that he recon- ADVERTISE nected with his mother and a year later that she died. It was not long before he started Lone Peak Lookout. WITH US. Kelvin Walker at the Conoco – one of his places of employment in Big Sky. working staggering hours. In He also works as a valet at the Yellowstone Club. PHOTO COURTESY OF Mobile he would work 7 a.m. un- Your Partner in Community. email: [email protected] KELVIN WALKER til midnight seven days a week. Lone Peak Lookout B4 April 22, 2021

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Best of the Blotter A person left their car running. Someone took it at Milkies. It was found at Ousel Falls. We Hours. Visit. call this a ski town car theft. Mon, Tues, Wed. 2 pm-6 pm Now open three days Closed Thurs-Sunday weekly April 13, 2021 g A person was life flighted from the resort after Public Computers Available. Announcement. g A patrol check was conducted. passing out. All Are Welcome. Take-and-make craft g Masks Required. available! Stop by and g An alarm was responded to. A person was being threatened via Facebook. pick up your craft and g A person locked their keys in their car. g A traffic stop was conducted. stories to match each g g A civil standby to receive belongings was Patrol checks were conducted. week. discussed. g An alarm was responded to. April 17, 2021 g A patrol check was conducted. bigskylibrary.com April 14, 2021 g A person was pulling their trailer out of a parking lot g A drunk guy was banging on someone’s door for a and thought they may have done damage to a condo long time. while doing so. g g An abandoned vehicle was reported. A person injured their leg while skiing. g g Extra patrol was requested in an area where there A boulder was in the road. Classified was theft. g A woman walked up to someone and hit them in g A two-vehicle crash was responded to. the head. Advertisements g g A person talked to a deputy about 86ing someone Three tires were slashed. from a bar. g A mattress was to be burned. April 18, 2021 A.A. g A traffic stop was conducted. g Patrol checks were conducted. Big Sky Community Food ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Bank HOURS: DO YOU THINK YOU g A patrol check was conducted. g A traffic stop was conducted. 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Help wanted g A horse was loose. g A person wanted to know if there was ‘reciprocity’ Facilities Director: Big between Idaho and Montana concealed carry laws. g There was a hole in a bridge. Sky School District #72 is seeking a facilities director g A person was cited for reckless driving and driving to oversee all facets of their without a valid license. April 15, 2021 Help wanted campus facilities. Complete g A semi was speeding. Big Sky Build is currently job description will be made g A person wanted a police report. hiring carpenters, laborers available. Salary is DOE and g A grass fire was responded to. and job supers for Big Sky g An alarm was responded to. to be negotiated with the g A vehicle was disabled. custom home and remodel successful applicant. Pos- g A patrol check was conducted. projects. 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Questioner 56. Impede “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” 2. ____ Verde National Park 26. *”Mamma Mia!” mamma 57. “Everywhere you want to 60. “Well, I’m a-standin’ on a 3. Naysayer’s favorite prefix? 27. Do this or forever hold be” credit card corner in ___, Arizona,” from 4. What bloodhound is after your peace 58. Muslim holy man the Eagles “Take it Easy” 5. Croatia’s neighbor 29. ‘80s band “Quiet ____” 59. Plural of velum 64. Country’s LeAnn ____ 6. Nibble away 31. Catch one’s breath 60. *Ellen, Scarlett’s mother in 65. Hoover’s agency acronym 7. Affirmative action 32. ____ a peak “Gone with the ____” 67. Piano practice piece, e.g. 8. Movie trailer, e.g. 33. Bone-chilling 61. Like the best 68. Church song 9. Elementary particle 34. Europe’s “boot” accommodations 69. What Usain Bolt did 10. *Claire Dunphy and 36. Short for seconds 62. War god in Norse 70. Poisonous substance Mitchell Pritchett’s mother 38. *She played Ricky mythology 71. *Wife to Papa, mother to 11. Soothing lotion ingredient Schroder’s stepmom on “Silver 63. Make one’s way Baby 12. Bell and Barker, e.g. Spoons” 64. Dashboard acronym 72. Sum it up 15. Christopher Kimball’s 42. Defendant’s excuse 66. *Kunis, Hahn and Bell as 73. Go on a buying spree “Milk ____” 45. Religious belief “____ Moms” 20. ____’s razor 49. ____ Khan 22. Part of a circle 51. Plural of #39 Across COLUMNS UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA - THIS IS MONTANA COMMUNITY VITALITY PROGRAM UM Research & Creative Scholarship - O’Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West Southwest Montana’s Blacktail Range By Greg Iverson with etched out mostly by water Habitat diversity throughout Outside of hunting season, 7,122-feet, as well as Gallagher offering plenty of opportunities David Stalling erosion, creating narrow canyons the Blacktails includes sagebrush, it's easy to find solitude on the Butte, 8,224-feet, and Gallagher to climb to the heights. And the show that these mountains have grasslands, Douglas-fir, lodgepole numerous trails throughout the Mountain 8,477-feet in elevation. Blacktail Creek Road also leads to On Dillon, Montana’s south- their character. pine, spruce, whitebark pine, and area, particularly in the Blacktail Jim Brown Mountain also stands other passages into these unique east viewshed, above the Black- Their name, Blacktail, is a lush riparian areas and sustains Mountains Wilderness Study prominently on the skyline at mountains. A Beaverhead- Deer- tail Deer Creek drainage, the common nickname for mule deer. an abundance of wildlife species Area -- nearly 17,500 acres of 7,125-feet. All offer expansive lodge National Forest Map helps 30-mile-long singular appearing And locals claim this uplift as including pronghorn, mule deer, wildlands managed to protect its views of the diverse terrain below. to navigate the many possibilities. ridgeline of the Blacktail Range “their” mountains. elk, sage grouse, black bears, and wild and scenic values. An excellent entry point from Greg Iverson is a Lima, Montana dominates the horizon. The mountain lions. Hiking, camp- On their southeast flank, the At 9,173-feet, Ashbough Moun- the south west side of the Black- High School English teacher and distant view isn't what is evident ing, and hunting are popular, tain is the tallest peak in the tail is Sage Creek road. It winds David Stalling, a UM graduate though, as one follows their Blacktail blend in a mixture of as is fishing for rainbow, brown the Snowcrest Range and foothills Blacktails. 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Scoopers, buckets and trash bags will LPHS Tennis competes at the provide initial support to adolescents (ages Webex. be available at the Big Sky Community Park. Meeting link: https://meetingsamer.webex. Dawg Bite Classic at Townsend Supplies are limited, therefore if you have your 12-18) who may be developing a mental health com Go Big Horns! own equipment you are encouraged to bring or substance use problem and help connect Meeting number: 620 255 224 your own! Want to check the standings? The them to the appropriate care. To sign up please Password: VCMadison Saturday, April 24 Big Sky Community Organization and Gallatin contact Lander- lander@bbbs-bigskycountry. org (all sign ups must occur by 4/20 @ 5 p.m.) Host key: 136948 or 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Gallatin River River Task Force will be tabling at the park on Join by phone +1-408-418-9388 Friday and Saturday from 3-5 p.m. Runoff Cleanoff If you have a specific talent or skill set to share 10 a.m. LPHS Varsity Golf Who's ready for the 3rd annual Runoff with us, let us know! Interested in joining us on AA Virtual Meetings Cleanoff? Prizes from Dee-O-Gee BZN and competes at Three Forks Thursday, April 22nd? Please call Kate at 406- Go Big Horns! Go to aa-montana.org Hiking Hounds Montana will be awarded 830-5731 or email [email protected] to to those who pick up the most pet waste in learn more. Big Sky Human Development weight. Scoopers, buckets and trash bags will 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Red Cross Blood be available at the Big Sky Community Park. 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We are lucky to call Story main lobby at Bozeman Health Deaconess in How Our Growth is Being Mill Garden “home” for our summer camp Hospital. Hospitality is one of the community’s Managed 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Gallatin Canyon programs, and this work day will give us largest and most successful fundraising events, Join Us! It’s no secret that our community is Trail Trash Pick Up an opportunity to prepare the space for not typically raising more than $500,000 for a growing in many ways. One of the questions Trash bags available for pick up at Geyser only camp use, but sowing the seeds and specific health care priority each year. Already, frequently paired with this observation is “How Whitewater. Leave full bags along the trail for starters for the Food Bank and other nonprofit Bozeman Health Foundation has more than is Our Growth Being Managed”. disposal. organizations who take care of Story Mill $200,000 in challenge funds that have been As a catalyst and convener, the Big Sky Gardens throughout the summer months. pledged to help double the impact of gifts from Chamber has assembled a panel of experts Ophir Middle School Track Activities will include, but are not limited to: donors during Hospitality 2021. to talk about one of the largest infrastructure competes at the Park County -Garden Bed and Compost Prep developments coming to our community, the Invite in Livingston -Storage Shed Cleanout and Organization LPHS Track competes at the TIGER Grant Construction project. 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