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BigBig Sky, Sky, LONELONE PEAKPEAK LOOKOUTLOOKOUT MontanaMontana This coyote was spotted near the Lamar Bridge. THE VIEW FROM YELLOWSTONE Wintertime can be prime time for park photo ops

Volunteers from Good wolf spotting is also available at the east end of the around Gardiner Lamar Valley – just follow the wolf tracking crew in their are cleaning vehicles with the multiple antennas. the bathrooms Wolves have been reported in Cooke City, but they are mostly and hauling the nocturnal, and no one has published any photos of the wolves trash and doing roaming around Cook City in the daylight. That would be photo- a great job. The worthy if it occurs. bathrooms are in better shape than when being There are still a few elk hanging cleaned by the out in the Mammoth area. They park service. Traffic has been like to graze around the front of light, although I the Mammoth formation which have seen several always makes for great photos busloads of STORY AND PHOTOS BY MIKE COIL tourists at the turn outs and the tour operators continue to be in with the Mammoth hot springs the park every day. in the background. wo significant events are currently taking place in The second event is the start of the wolf breeding season, Yellowstone. One of the silver linings from the federal which will run for the next several weeks, making this the best shutdown is that the National Park Service is not time of year for a chance to see wolves close to the roads. manningT the entry station at the north gate of Yellowstone. The The “scopers” are having good luck watching the Slough gate is open, but no one is collecting the entry fee. It is like a Creek pack, although you must hike in a bit to the overlook to set Much of the northern elk herd is down in the pastures north month-long freebie, and apparently, will remain so until the up. The road is closed at the Slough Creek turnoff and only foot of Gardiner. The East River Road from Chico to Dome Mountain shutdown is over. traffic is allowed. The constant use has made for a firm trail to the is a good spot early and late YELLOWSTONE | A3 The roads are well plowed, and the rangers are still on patrol. overlook. and the Tom Miner cutoff is Legislation and threatened litigation Karen Sail away Highlights from water and sewer board Folaron January meeting embraces BY JANA BOUNDS definition of infrastructure in during the last attempt two change and [email protected] the draft, however, Johnson years ago, either. said, workforce housing will “At least for me, right now, he Big Sky County be a priority. “We’ll see how we don’t come out in favor of a second Water & Sewer far that [broad] definition things,” Cronin said. District board gets,” Johnson said. “It’s draft Johnson pointed out that chance at meetingT on January 22 began legislation at this point; it’s the water and sewer board with public comment from going to get chewed on.” is infrastructure – what this life Big Sky Resort Tax Vice Chair BSW&SD Board effort is trying to fund. Steve Johnson, who discussed President Packy Cronin Edwards said his BY JANA BOUNDS Soulful survivor: a year after cancer treatment, Karen Folaron soaks the talking points his board explained that while the recommendation would be [email protected] up the sun in her new sailing life. PHOTO COURTESY KAREN had established for their resort tax board’s efforts for the water and sewer board FOLARON legislative communications are appreciated, a statement to wait until the legislation ormer Big Sky local plan. of water and sewer board formally comes out and then little time, she’s learned she get a sailboat to Martin Spagat Karen Folaron, who The plan was created support is unlikely due to an to decide whether or not to made the right choice. 10 or 15 years ago. Spagat had previously went to educate 22 local boards established precedent and voice support. Folaron officially packed up a strong sailing background, by theF last name Sebastian, and organizations of the tax “tricky political stuff.” “Just chuck us into the fan her Big Sky life in November and said he wanted to get a is “chasing this crazy dream board’s attempt to change the To that, Johnson noted first and see what splatters,” and has been living the van sailboat, too. Three years ago to sail around the world.” threshold of resort tax from that legislative partner West Johnson retorted deadpan, life ever since. She said a few he taught her how to sail on She now spends her time on three to four percent on the Yellowstone is speaking inciting chuckles from the years ago she never would have Hebgen Lake. Tavernier Key on the Florida state level –in an effort to with one voice because it is board. He was thanked again considered actually making “I was terrified. Martin was Keys, sailing every chance fund infrastructure needs. incorporated; Big Sky also by Cronin. the leap, but a harrowing very patient with me. ‘We’re she gets, and living with Johnson was also visiting the needs one voice. Candace Carr Strauss, experience left an indelible going over!’ Martin: ‘We’re her 17-year-old cat named water and sewer board to “To Packy’s point, we’ve CEO of Big Sky Chamber mark, and she decided to make not going over. This is heeling. Preshy in a converted van seek support, specifying that had two letters asking of Commerce and Visit Big the leap from the mountains to It’s what sailboats do,’” she affectionately named "Frannie all resort tax districts would for support [from other Sky also spoke during public the sea. said, recounting the learning Vannie." take any attempts to raise the organizations] and we’ve comment, stating that the Big To sail into the sunset has experience with a laugh. She was initially nervous to tax to a vote of the people in declined,” Ron Edwards, Sky Chamber has sanctioned been a dream for as long as she Once Folaron committed leave Big Sky – quickly missing their area. BSW&SD general manager an economic profile to be can remember – ever since was to the move, things just began her friends in the mountains The bill currently has no said, explaining the board a little kid. She casually Water & Sewer | A2 and her daughter. But with a Sail Away | A2 sponsor and there is a broad didn’t formally voice support mentioned her desire to

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Water & Sewer from A1 exercise as they are at “five density, “which is fine.” but it has not happened yet,” “The fight is always going created within the Big Sky “On one hand we are million gallons right now, on “The agreement that got Cronin said arguing that the to be the reality of the flow Area Resort District. She threatened with litigation a 42-million-gallon spread.” them to that point saying you project is not on the ground; against some amount in the said it is a typical tool used by from Spanish Peaks/ Board member Brian get all this flow is: ‘You will not functioning; and not contract and the anticipatory chambers across the country. CrossHarbor because they Wheeler agreed. “It’s data- build these storage ponds permitted. position of the district. “We need to be able to want more development. driven,” he said. “We have and you will dispose of and Cronin said he doesn’t People don’t come to you tell our story. It also helps On the other hand, we are our data, we have our have the facilities to dispose yet feel comfortable saying with a will-serve letter before us identify our gaps,” she threatened with litigation engineering. It’s engineering; of this much gallonage: 130 they get to increase capacity. everything is built and people said. The organization is from environmental groups. it’s occupancy rates; and it’s million gallons of storage; “The cart – in my view – is are living there.” also looking into municipal We have competing interests compatible properties.” 160 million gallons of way ahead of the horse here. A subcommittee was funding education for the pressing [on us],” Cronin They haven’t completed their established and will meet electorate. If the populace explained. obligations in the agreement February 12. Swimley said votes down a one percent Swimley suggested “On one hand we are threatened that we’re trying to amend,” the meeting must be public, resort tax increase, what the board appoint a with litigation from Spanish he said. but the idea of public other options would subcommittee that is less DuCuennois pointed participation is that “the be available to fund than a quorum which can Peaks/CrossHarbor because out that the developer information is shared so that infrastructure? “Property discuss the issues without had conformed to every everybody has the ability tax, mill levy,” Carr Strauss making any decisions. they want more development. previous request by the to synthesize it.” This does continued, providing “We don’t need the fight. district. Cronin countered, not mean there is a public examples and explaining that We need to come to a point On the other hand, we are asking, “What if DEQ dialogue, she specified. it would be good for people where we have some common threatened with litigation from (Montana State Department People can ask questions, but to fully understand other language and common of Environmental Quality) the subcommittee doesn’t funding mechanisms. ground,” she said, asserting environmental groups. We have doesn’t approve that pond? have to answer them. that the only people who " Yet, here we are talking about “I feel that if we can get A threat of litigation win in such fights are the competing interests pressing how much more capacity you into a room we can come The water and sewer attorneys. could get.” to a solution,” said Alex district’s council, attorney Spanish Peaks looks to [on us],” Cronin explained. Swimley agreed there Iskendarian, president Susan Swimley, then coached alter the current water use are engineering issues and of Lone Mountain Land the board on how they should agreement with the BSW&SD requirements that need to be Company, representing behave when faced with by increasing their SFEs, met by Spanish Peaks. Spanish Peaks Mountain litigation. What prompted the or single-family residential Cronin took a moment to disposal.’ Neither of which “That’s what Packy is Club. discussion were two different equivalents. explain his position: Spanish is completed yet. They’re saying, is that we are going Check back next week letters recently received by Board member Mike Peaks is guaranteed a certain in the pipeline. They’re to hook up a huge number of for continued coverage on the board which threatened DuCuennois said this should amount of flow and say they getting permitted, planned people who are going to flush potential litigation facing the legal action. be more of an engineering aren’t coming close to that and they’ve got a plan that a toile,t and we won’t have BSW&SD from environmental level, so they want to increase is going to work, I’m sure, a place to store it,” she said. entities.

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lining up: connections were made, and opportunities started surfacing after her weeklong live aboard sailing class.Big Sky, Montana“I’ve met these people; LONELONE PEAK PEAK LOOKOUT LOOKOUT people that I know were meant to be in my world right now. They feel like little angels,” she said. “Now, I feel like I have a Established in 1982 family here, too. Think about BIG SKY, MONTANA how quickly that transpired – just three months.” Publishers: Susanne Hill & Erin Leonard During the phone Advertising/Sales Rep.: Cori Koenig, interview for this story [email protected], 406.579.6877 Folaron discovered a school Editor: Jolene Palmer, [email protected] of fish between the hulls of Reporter: Jana Bounds, [email protected] a catamaran and gleefully Designer: Erin Leonard described the experience. “I wonder what kind of fish these Photographer/Columnist: Mike Coil are! You would be so psyched if Editorial Intern: Keely Larson you were here right now! There are hundreds of them coming up,” she said as she explained Editorial Policy her new life – early mornings 500 Words and other guest editorials are intended to acquaint our readers with different viewpoints on matters of filled with sunrises and sails. public importance. Guest editorials and letters to the editor She paused as she was reflect the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily describing the yacht club reflect the opinion of the editor or the staff of Lone Peak which is now her temporary Lookout. home. Press Release Policy “That’s hilarious and ironic, • Lone Peak Lookout staff will give all press releases full Blue Cross Blue Shield is trying consideration, but ultimately retains the authority to to call me right now,” she said determine whether or not to publish releases. with a chuckle. • Content must be factual and objective. The insurance company • Lone Peak Lookout may edit submissions for grammar became a big part of her life Clockwise from top left: and content. – and of keeping her alive – a River otters scuttle along the ice of the Lamar River near its confluence with Soda Butte Creek. • Lone Peak Lookout reserves the right to make all few years ago. It all started A fox prowls near Little America Pond. determinations relative to the above policy. when she felt the instinct that A small herd of bighorn sheep lays near a Yellowstone picnic area. something just wasn’t right, A large herd of bull elk was spotted in the Phantom Lake area. Letters to the Editor Policy deciding to pay a visit to Big Lone Peak Lookout encourages the opinions of readers on Sky-based chiropractor Dr. same kind. Doctors didn’t want that,” she said. “I just kind of treatment,” she beamed public issues and matters of local concern. Letters must Andrea Wick. to perform surgery because the had to embrace all of it as a big recently. “Wow – so much has be close to 350 words. Please include the writer’s name, “She was the first person address, email and phone number. These letters do not masses were so large; they were picture. I helped create it; I can happened in a year!” who told me something was scared of damaging a nerve. help take it away. I just have to What developed from the necessarily reflect the opinion of Lone Peak Lookout staff wrong with me,” Folaron said. and we reserve the right to edit content for grammar, good “I never asked what stage do all this work on myself.” process of healing both her taste and libel. We also reserve the right to reject or delay “This was before I went in for or what the odds were. I The medical professionals physical and spiritual self was a publications. any testing. She said, ‘Karen, I just knew that it was serious helping Folaron were driving need to help others. detect disease, you’ve got to get because they said it was an supportive of her efforts. The “You just want to give back Display & Classified Advertising Policy this inflammation down.’” aggressive and invasive form of told her what she was doing somehow. You just want to tell Lone Peak Lookout accepts most advertising, but makes Folaron went in for a cancer,” she said. “I told them holistically was helping the people to be grateful. All that final determination on placement and content acceptability. routine check-up in mid- I wanted to do a homeopathic chemo work. cliché stuff,” she said. “You The advertisements in this publication are not necessarily October 2016 where the doctor approach and the doctor was Folaron developed a sense think, man, I just got a second the opinion of or supported by Lone Peak Lookout. 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Keys questioning that decision. • In-State — $35/1 year or $60/2 years “My mom passed away on approximately when her hair “The crazy thing is I wasn’t Her concerns quickly subsided • Out-of-State — $45/1 year or $75/2 years (e-edition her and my dad’s 59th wedding would start falling out. In even done with my chemo and as she found herself embracing complimentary with print subscription, by request) anniversary,” she said, which preparation, she contacted I knew my cancer was gone. the structure of sailing life: of • $30 — 1 year e-edition was October 26. her hair dresser of over 20 It just had a huge presence. I the wind, the waves and life • $40 — 6 mos. print/1 year e-edition After losing her mother years who cried while cutting don’t know how to describe it. itself. Folaron was left reeling and her hair short. Folaron later It was there. 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I gone through the gauntlet the same time – coming into Any submissions to our paper, including photos or content, was on Valentine’s Day 2017. may be used in any of our print and digital products. have this energy from my past, of treatment and of her own your own power,” she said of She was told to have someone the things that have upset me psyche. her adventure of survival and with her for the results: breast in this lifetime – they were “It’s officially been a life. cancer, three masses – all the just stuck. I worked through year since I’ve been out of LONE PEAK LOOKOUT A3 January 24, 2019

Clockwise from top left: River otters scuttle along the ice of the Lamar River near its confluence with Soda Butte Creek. A fox prowls near Little America Pond. A small herd of bighorn sheep lays near a Yellowstone picnic area. A large herd of bull elk was spotted in the Phantom Lake area.

Yellowstone from A1 storm. visible. One band is hanging spot between Mammoth and seen them close to the road a top of this loop. The snow isn’t There are still a out around the Yellowstone Cooke City. couple of times. deep enough yet at Undine also a good viewing area. few elk hanging out picnic area on the north The snowpack is not as There has been a pair of Falls or Crystal Creek for There are very few herd in the Mammoth area. They side of the bridge just past deep as last year. This means foxes working the area around backcountry skiing, but one bulls in with the cows and like to graze around the front Tower Junction. The other snowbanks along the road the Crystal Creek turnout – good storm should give the calves, but there are a couple of the Mammoth formation band is on the cliffs above from Pebble Creek to the they are hunting and resting final layer needed for some of large bulls in the Phantom which always makes for great the Lamar river at the Soda Northeast gate are not as high, within sight of the road on “earn your turns” skiing. Lake area – they are in very photos with the Mammoth Butte confluence. There are and easy to see over. Last year some sunny days. The sun is still low enough poor condition and may get hot springs in the background. good rams with both groups, the snowbanks got so high The Black Tail Plateau trail to allow for good light all taken by the wolves. There The river otters have and they are laying in the sun that you could not see over has been groomed from the day, with rich tones and great was a large bull killed by the been active at the Soda Butte most afternoons. them, which made the drive bottom near the turnoff to the shadows. Good shooting, and wolves on the west side of confluence and they are As the snow deepens, the from Pebble Creek to the Petrified Tree for both classic I hope you get the shot of a the road near the Soda Butte always photo-worthy. coyotes have started using Northeast gate a waste of time. and skate skiing. On quiet lifetime. pullout; those horns should There are two bands of the roads to move around, The moose are visible at days you can sometimes hear be visible until the next big bighorn sheep currently and they can be visible at any Round Prairie and I have the wolves howling from the

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BY JANA BOUNDS me how to Telemark as well,” her Community, Action, reporter@lonepeaklookout. he said. “Telemarking was Service project in school com miserable in corduroys. The on bluebirds. gear wasn’t there yet – you’d As for hunting, “You should interview just wear old pants and wool. Flach’s father taught John Flach,” someone told Gore-Tex was just coming him how to hunt me. “He doesn’t talk much, out, but it was so expensive “waterfowls, pheasants so I don’t know much about hardly anybody had it.” and deer.” He believes him.” Those adventures lead he got his first deer It’s true: Flach is not a to a realization for Flach: when he was about 15 man of many words. He Big Sky would one day be years old – a good year agreed to an interview in his home. He would move for him with regard to his quiet way and preferred as soon as he could. That outdoor pursuits. Now to give one to three-word ended up being in 1981 to he hunts and studies answers. “Can you expand work with his uncle at Big elk so much that his on that?” I asked at one Sky Resort. In keeping with daughter describes him point after a short answer. the tradition of teaching as an elk – he knows “No, I’ve already talked too greenhorns how to ski down them so well. much,” he quipped with a the hill, Flach was a part of “Hunting is my grin. His wife, Pam, walked the core crew who taught conservation. Even by and chuckled at the eventual dirtbag king Brian though most non- exchange. “Rumby” Rumbaugh how to hunters think hunters Born and raised on ski. aren’t conservationists, a farm in Wisconsin, he In addition to skiing, we pay for most said he’s been a Green Bay Flach’s life is full of a slew conservation efforts John Flach takes a break at the Gravel Pursuit in Island Park, a 125-mile bike race with 10,000 vertical feet. Packers fan for 55 years. of other outdoor interests: across the nation,” he PHOTO COURTESY JOHN FLACH The farm dealt in cattle mountain biking, bird said, pointing out how and hay. “Sold some cattle; watching and hunting. hunters bolster the economy ate the rest. That’s where I “I just like being out in by purchasing permits, etc. learned to cut meat,” Flach the woods,” he said. Flach used to be more Rich Stage said. He was sent to visit Flach got his first into river excursions but his Uncle Oly Wilson when mountain bike in 1983, when cooled off after he hit the August 29, 1951 - December 14, 2018 he was 15 years old. Wilson he was 20 years old, and pinnacle about 12 years ago. The Family of Rich Stage invites you to a worked in Yellowstone in the was a catalyst in starting the “I put-in a permit to float Celebration of Life summers as a bartender at Lone Peak Composite Team, the Colorado River through Old Faithful Inn and started a youth mountain biking the Grand Canyon. It took to be held at Buck’s T-4 Lodge in Big Sky on January working in Big Sky at Chet’s group started in Big Sky. His almost 20 years for it to 30th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in 1974. kids now enjoy the sport. go through – I finally got Please join us in joy, at this very special gathering in “My parents got divorced His grandmother was invited,” he said describing honor of an incredibly special man. and [mom] felt guilty so she a birdwatcher. According himself as “just a ski bum” sent us out to Montana to to his wife and children now. It’s all about the dash. go skiing for a week, even he has an exceptional bird He and his wife have though we had never been identification ability. He said owned ByWOM for the skiing before,” he said. he’s skilled at identification past 24 years, and he can’t At that impressionable by sight, but might become imagine his life any other age Flach learned to ski via more skilled at identification way, or raising his children lessons from legendary Big via song, “when I get old.” in any other place. Sky local Bo Michael Hayes. He passed the birdwatching “He helped me with torch down to his daughter, alpine skiing and also taught Emma Flach, who is basing

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LONE PEAK LOOKOUT A8 January 24, 2019 SPORTS

BIG HORN VARSITY BOX SCORES Crushing it Ophir Miners girls basketball team January 18, 2019: Lone Peak vs. ennis racking up the wins Both Big Horn teams fell short to the Ennis Mustangs on January 18, but the Horns have plenty of season left. They hit the road for an away game in Gardiner on January 24 and another road matchup at Shield’s Valley the following evening. Hankering to catch a home game? Head to Lone Peak High School on January 31 for a matchup against White Sulfur Springs. Both the boys and girls teams are now 1-4 in the region.

Here’s a look at how the most recent Friday night games played out.

Boys (L) Lone Peak: 4 15 8 16 Final: 43 Ennis: 15 17 17 11 Final: 60 Lone Peak scorers: Kolya Bough 11, Frankie Starz, Austin Samuels and Nick Brester 8, Milosz Shipman 3, Cole March and Kegan Babick 2, Nolan Schumacher 1.

Girls (L) Meet your 5/6th grade Ophir Lady Miners. Back row (left to right): Coach Jenny Wilcynski, Addy Lone Peak: 3 5 9 0 Final: 17 Malinowski, Lily Turner, Marley Schack, Elizabeth Collins, Harper Morris, Maddy Milner, Poppy Towle, Maddie Brown, Jillian Blakeley, Claire Hoadley, Coach Heather Morris. Front row (left to right): Ennis: 15 11 12 10 Final: 48 Alice Wilson, Stella Haas, Maddie Wilcynski, Jayden Jacobson, Scarlet Rosheim, Chloe Coleman, Sadie Lone Peak scorers: Sara Wilson, Lyli McCarthy and Emma Flach 5, Nordahl, Cate Leydig, Chloe Weir. PHOTO BY RYAN TURNER PHOTOGRAPHY

Carly Wilson 2. The middle school girls they’re on a definite up-tick. Avery Dickerson as anchors basketball season is now The 7/8th grade squad, on the defense end of the underway, and student led by returning starters and court. The girls are guided interest in the sport is team captains Jessica Bough by head coach Loren Bough. high. This year two teams and Maddie Cone, currently Cheer on the 5/6th grade represent the Ophir Lady leads the league standings Lady Miners during their Miners, with 20 girls on the with an 8-0 record. Known February 5 for a home game 5/6th grade team and 15 on for their swarming full court against St. Mary’s, and both the 7/8th grade team. press and zone defense, the 5/6th and 7/8th grade The 5/6th grade girls, the Lady Miners have held girls on February 12 against coached by Heather Morris opponents to less than five West Yellowstone. The and Jenny Wilcynski, had a points in the first half in younger team takes the court 5/6 record as of January 23. five of the eight games. at 4 p.m. followed by the Coach Morris is confident Newcomers Katrina Lang older girls at 5 p.m. the young players will up and Jaden Spence join Kate that record, noting that King, Josie Wilcynski and – JP LPHS Basketball a growing tradition! 2018-19 Game Schedule

DATE GAME & LOCATION TIME

Thursday, Jan. 24 Away @ Gardiner Boys 5:30 pm Girls 7 pm Friday, Jan. 25 Away @ Shields Valley Boys 5:30 pm Girls 7 pm Thursday, Jan. 31 Home vs. WSS (senior night) Boys 5:30 pm Girls 7 pm Friday, Feb. 1 Home vs. Manhattan Christian Boys 5:30 pm Girls 7 pm Saturday, Feb. 2 Away @ Twin Bridges Boys 5:30 pm Girls 7 pm Friday, Feb. 8 Away @ West Yellowstone Boys 5:30 pm Girls 7 pm Saturday, Feb. 9 Away @ Sheridan Boys 5:30 pm Girls 7 pm

February 14-16 District Basketball @ TBD TBD February 21-23 Divisional Basketball @ TBD TBD February 28-March 2 Girls State Basketball @ Great Falls Expo Park TBD March 7-9 Boys State Basketball @Billings Metra Park TBD

Support the Team! Support Your Community! NEXT HOME GAME: January 31! SEE YOU THERE!

Photos courtesy Rich Addicks LONE PEAK LOOKOUT A9 January 24, 2019

Sunday worship services

8 a.m. St. Joseph’s of Big Sky Catholic Mass at Big Sky Chapel

9:30 a.m. All Saints in Big Sky service at Big Sky Chapel A shared ministry of the Episcopal and Lutheran churches.

11 a.m. Big Sky Christian Fellowship service at Big Sky Chapel

1:30 p.m. Big Sky Resort Ministries non-denominational church service under the Powder Seeker chairlift Meet at the logwood cross for a 20-minute service with Chaplain Minister Bradford Lartigue.

3 p.m. Big Sky Resort Ministries non-denominational church service at the top of the Six Shooter lift Meet at the logwood cross for a 20-minute service with Chaplain Minister Meet your 7/8th grade Ophir Lady Miners. Back row (left to right): Greta McClain, Emerson Tatom, Zia Bradford Lartigue. Wier, Vera Grabow, Katrina Lang, Avery Dickerson, Haley Houghteling, Maddie Cone, Jessie Bough, Kate King, Jaiden Spence. Front row (left to right): Kylie Oswald, Emily Graham, Josie Wilcyinski, Emily Milner, Judy Gail Blodgett. PHOTO COURTESY BSSD

The reality of ski racing The dedication of race administration

BY JANA BOUNDS equipment, paperwork, the from China was two years both of my children are as Jeff and I are. We can share it together every weekend. We [email protected] administrative side –all in old when she started skiing,” passionate about ski racing as as a family,” she said. “We’re are very blessed.” addition to making sure the she said. “She was barely 18 Arin St. Cyr became a actual race run, or ride, as it’s inches tall when she started weekend fixture at Big Sky called, is safe. skiing. It was hilarious.” Resort as the certified ski St. Cyr invests 80 hours Their daughters eventually race administrator for Big Sky per weekend alone for became involved with BSSEF. Ski Education Foundation college-level races and about After a few years, parents of between five and ten years 40 hours per weekend for older children were wanting ago. “It’s a blur. I’ve been high school-level. Race to phase out. They needed to doing it so long I don’t even administrators are the first pass the baton and parents remember,” she explained people in place for the race in with younger children – who when unable to pinpoint the the morning and the last to would be in the program for a year she began the volunteer leave at night. while – needed to step up. position. “The kids get it… “I kind of got thrown into St. Cyr, a sixth-generation they always thank you it. I had to take a test to be a Montanan with a Bachelor of for volunteering. It’s very certified race administrator. Science in sports medicine, demanding in terms of time,” Big Sky is a great place, works during the week as she explained. “We put on really. We should be putting a massage therapist and four to five races a year. on races,” St. Cyr said of her muscle activation specialist If we didn’t have all these willingness to help out in for Bridger Orthopedic volunteers, nobody could Big Sky. “The coaches and Sports Medicine West. When afford to do it.” kids love traveling to Big Sky. the weekend comes, she’s a St. Cyr began ski racing We’re kind of putting our race guru of sorts at Big Sky in high school, when she was place on the map because it’s Resort. about the same age as the a destination now – not just There is a behind-the- young adults who participate for skiing, but for ski racing,” scenes world to ski racing, in BSSEF. She met her she said. she said, one which many future husband at Montana She’s gained a lot of Not all aspects of ski racing take place in colorful gear on the slopes – Arin St. Cyr has endless paperwork people have no idea exists. A State University. Memories hard-earned and valuable at the end of every ski race, but it’s a task she tackles with pleasure. PHOTO BY JANA BOUNDS lot more goes into putting a include him blowing out his experience over the years: ski race on than what even knee while free skiing at the Which means it’s likely she VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: many parents of ski racers university level, and of her will continue to volunteer understand. ski instructing for a while. after both of her children It’s almost shocking to They spent every weekend have graduated. Her oldest discover how many man skiing when they were daughter will be attending hours are needed for a first married and got their Plymouth State University Montana Owned and Operated successful event. The aspects children into skis as quickly and is going to continue are many: gate keeping, as possible. ski racing there. St. Cyr’s 2017 Recipient of the launches, race crew, course “We’ve been doing ski youngest daughter still has a MSU Family Owned Business Award crew, ensuring the course racing as a family for 12 few years to figure things out, Dedicated to our customers and our community since 1947 is safe for kids to compete almost 13 years. Our second but she loves skiing. 1700 Lone Mountain Trail | 406-995-7111 on, timing and the timing daughter whom we adopted “I’m really fortunate EQUAL HOUSING Member FDIC americanbankmontana.com LENDER NONSTOP HEALTHCARE

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try Film Festival will show in Big Sky val film lineup is full of snowy, cine- Backcountry Film Festival national on Feb. 23 at the Lone Peak Cinema. matic adventure sure to inspire both tour. All funds raised directly bene- All proceeds will benefit the Madison the local backcountry and general fit local projects and programs that Gallatin Chapter of the Montana Wil- communities. perpetuate access and stewardship of derness Association. Winter Wildlands Alliance is a public lands. Montana Wilderness Association national nonprofit organization ded- Adventure, environment and is a nonprofit organization that works icated to promoting and preserving climate, youth outdoors, ski culture – with communities to protect Mon- winter wildlands and a quality hu- you’ll find it all in this award-winning Calling all “go big or go home” tana’s wilderness heritage, quiet beau- man-powered snow sports experience lineup. winter enthusiasts! Get ready to get ty, and outdoor traditions now and for on public lands. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the goosebumps while you “Ooh!” and future generations. By partnering with groups like the screening begin at 7 p.m. Admission is “Ahh!” at the impact and importance Produced each year as a celebra- Montana Wilderness Association at $15 and can be purchased at the door. of our winter wildlands through a col- tory, backcountry community event a local level, the Winter Wildlands lection of short films. The 14th annual by the Winter Wildlands Alliance, the Alliance raises funds for these groups —MT Wilderness Association Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcoun- 14th annual Backcountry Film Festi- and communities through the annual on thin ice? Winter fishing safety tips from FWP

Ice fishing is a winter activity that the entire family not the same thickness throughout. can use the spikes to grip the ice and pull yourself out can enjoy, but it does come with dangers. Montana Moving water—rivers, streams and springs—weak- of the water. Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds anglers that safety en ice by wearing it away from underneath. Avoid ice FWP wishes all anglers a safe, adventurous, and should be the number one concern during a day out on rivers and streams, or where a river or stream enters successful ice fishing season! on the ice. a lake, pond or reservoir. Around Big Sky, day trips north to Hyalite Reser- The most dangerous ice usually occurs early and —FWP voir – south to Hebgen Lake, or west to Ennis Lake late in the season when the weather is warmer. – can be excellent options for this winter activity when The following are MINIMUM ice thickness require- conditions are right. ments: Before heading out, though, anglers need to be fa- Four inches: One person with gear miliar with the water body they plan to fish. The safest Five inches: Small group spread out ice anglers are those who pay as much attention to the Six inches: Snowmobile or ATV changing conditions of the ice as they do to the fishing Nine inches: Small automobile* conditions. One foot: Pickup truck or SUV* When on the ice, remember: *Not recommended, but if you must, proceed at your If even the slightest level of doubt exists about the own risk! safety of the ice—stay off it. No fish is ever worth a fall Some other common ice safety reminders to keep in into frigid water. mind: Blue ice is usually hard. Watch out for opaque, gray, - Dress warm and waterproof to help prevent frostbite dark or porous spots in the ice that could be weak, soft and hypothermia. areas. Ice also tends to thin more quickly at the shore- - Consider changes in the weather (and ice conditions) lines. during the prior 24 hours. Watch for pressure ridges. These are areas of open - It’s ok to wear a life jacket (PFD) or to carry a throw- water or thin ice where the ice has cracked and heaved able floatation device while out on the ice: Safe - ice due to expansion from freezing. anglers do it all the time. Test the ice ahead of you with an ice spud bar or an - Before you head from home, tell someone where you auger. plan to fish and when you plan to return. Don’t leave children unsupervised on the ice. - Carry a pair of ice picks (long spikes on a heavy string Lakes and ponds do not freeze uniformly – they’re around your neck). If you break through the ice, you Loud and clear: Fourth annual American Legion US Constitution Oratory Contest a success Jan. 15, 2019 marked the fourth oration on some aspect of the United took first place and will compete in would like to thank the members of the annual American Legion U.S. Constitu- States Constitution, giving emphasis to the District #7 competition held at the American Legion Post 99, the Sons of tion Oratory contest held at the Warren the duties and obligations of a citizen to WMPAC on Feb. 9, 2019 starting at 1 the American Legion Big Sky squad- Miller Performing Arts Center. Five his/her government. Civic duty and the p.m. Romney will compete against area ron, Andrew Blessing for recording the LPHS sophomores: Michael Romney, obligation of a U.S. citizen are outlined schools such as Belgrade, Bozeman, event, and the Big Sky School District Ivy Hicks, Reilly Germain, Evan Isken- in the U.S. Constitution. Livingston, and Big Timber. and the WMPAC for hosting this event. derian and Jackson Lang all competed The purpose of this competition is In addition to his oration, Michael Finally, I just wanted to take this for scholarship money and medals for to showcase the competitors’ interpre- will need to create four speeches, opportunity to thank each and every- first, second and third place. tation of that document and how the lasting three to five minutes each, on one one of the students. It takes a lot of The main goal of the contest is for civic duties of each and every citizen assigned topics about the First, Fourth, commitment, faith in yourself and hard students to create an eight to 10-minute can and will continue to make the 13th and 21st Amendments. work to accomplish what you have all United States of Evan Iskenderian placed second done during this contest. Win or lose, America a beacon of and will serve as Romney’s alternate if we are extremely proud of all you not freedom and democ- Romney is unable to compete. Jackson only for your dedication, but also for racy. Lang took third place while Reilly Ger- being model citizens for your school Creating the main and Ivy Hicks rounded out the district, community and student body. closest competition field of competitors. Job well done! to date, the five very America’s future rests on the suc- courageous and cess of today’s youth. A knowledge of - American Legion member and well-spoken 10th the U.S. Constitution will help prepare BSSD instructor Tony Coppola graders performed today’s students to meet the challenges their speeches with of tomorrow’s world. I look upon this pride and tenacity. occasion as truly an opportunity for Michael Romney our students to begin that journey. I Left to right: Michael Romney, Evan Iskenderian, Jackson Lang, Ivy Hicks, Reilly Germain, Tony Coppola. COURTESY PHOTO sponsored by LONE PEAK LOOKOUT B1 January 24, 2019 Arts The Fabview

Eighth Blackbird takes flight with musical imagination

BY GARON THE FABULOUS instruments were sucking air out rather than blowing it There are two types of art in. Later, when I mentioned that I love and appreciate the this to the flutist Nathalie most: art that is fun and easy Joachim, she chuckled to enjoy, and art that really and said it's a technique of engages my mind and makes simply blowing air through me think. The other night, the instrument rather than Eighth Blackbird brought actually playing it. both of those together for me. I wish more people would The music was enjoyable to have shown up early to hear listen to and also made me the talk before the show. wonder: What is music, and The performers took a few what is art? minutes to explain what their I had no sleep the night music is and their motivation prior, and a busy day of behind it. They mentioned work that left me exhausted that they want to "move I almost missed the show. I music forward" using modern am so glad I didn't. With the day, living and influential dark-lit theater composers. and some nice When asked, When music, I felt asked, "What certain I was "What should should we going to be expect to fighting to stay we expect to hear hear or what awake during should we be the entire or what should listening for?" performance. we be listening The musicians Wrong! I was responded so excited for?" Blackbird with one and intrigued word: for the entire responded with one "Nothing." Flutist Nathalie Joachim of Eighth Blackbird caught the eye of young musician Zoë Luchini during the January 19 performance at the Warren performance They said Miller Performing Arts Center. PHOTO COURTESY WMPAC I didn't have a word: "Nothing." they wanted chance to snore They said they us to come in or even feel with an open tired for that wanted us to mind and no matter. expectations, A friend come in with an like a child had mentioned being exposed that her open mind and no to something husband expectations, like a new – bought the suddenly tickets for this child being exposed getting wide- show – she eyed about was expecting to something new a first-time, to hear some exciting traditional suddenly getting experience. classical music wide-eyed about With the – which this WMPAC was not. Even experiencing winter though she did season well not love this something exciting underway, it's performance, been great she said she for the first time. seeing so was glad she many younger went, and could tell that these kids at these shows. Emma performers were excellent Flach, who is 16 years old, with their instruments. was emotionally moved to On stage, Blackbird had tears several times throughout a piano, cello, clarinet, flute the Blackbird performance and percussion, and even a and said, "I really loved the few different versions of some murder ballads because we of these instruments. Having studied them in school. My looked them up on YouTube, favorite of them was ‘You are I knew a little bit about what Fre e .’” to expect, and I was excited. Eight-year-old Zoë Luchini Hearing them perform live, said, "My favorite song was though, was so much better the one that sounded like the than what I had anticipated. ocean.” She mentioned her Garon the Fabulous inquires with young concert-goer Zoë Luchini about her experience at the Eighth Blackbird show. PHOTO BY COLLEEN I heard sounds I had never favorite instrument was the MONTGOMERY experienced these types of flute; and appreciated that the with reviews in the future. this elevation she was actually throughout much of their ultimately allowing more of instruments make before. flutist played three different She also mentioned the flutist taking a lot more breaths than performance. us to experience the arts in A few times, I found myself versions of that instrument was playing nonstop. "I don't she normally does. Overall it was a fun, Big Sky. wondering which instrument during the show. think she even took a single I have always loved delightful and interesting even made a particular I had only noticed two, breath through the whole first the flute and even played evening. Art is important: We sound. At one point, it so this was observant for song," Luchini said. it in band for a few years. all deserve to be exposed to it sounded almost as though the an eight-year-old. Maybe Joachim laughed at the It was refreshing to see and express it in our own way. performers playing the wind I should have Zoë help me compliment and said that at them highlighting the flute Thank you for supporting and

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First century skills in a tech world Teacher Jeremy Harter takes kids back to the basics

BY JANA BOUNDS the lack of basic skills in the [email protected] younger generation. Nearly 60 percent of respondents to It’s 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, the British Heart Foundation's Jan. 17 in the lab of the Lone Big Stitch Campaign reported Peak High School Design that they are incapable of Thinking/Technology class. sewing with any confidence Onions and potatoes are flying – at all. Nearly 50 percent of literally. Teacher Jeremy Harter respondents asked parents and is standing with a handful of grandparents for help and over eighth graders as the crew chops 20 percent did not know how potatoes on cutting boards. to sew on a button. There are On the other side of the similar statistics for changing room kids are painstakingly a tire. slicing onions, many wearing These “basic” skills seem protective goggles. The onion to have benefits. A study crew has a good banter going by nonprofit Knit for Peace and the ones who stubbornly revealed that knitting lowers refused to wear the goggles blood pressure, reduces seem to regret it. There are depression and anxiety, slows differences in the speed with the onset of dementia and which the students mince distracts from chronic pain. the onions, with one young While many skills and culinarian showing signs he’s hobbies of the greatest regularly watched “Iron Chef,” generation are disappearing, or something like it. there is actually an uptick The potato crew has the in knitting and crocheting same thing going: they are worldwide. Former NFL player chatting about life; school; one Rosey Grier famously picked up girl’s unfortunate run-in with needlepoint in the 1970s, and a friend while skiing and a well ahead of the curve, because resulting broken rib. he claimed it helped his fear of Above: Tech teacher Jeremy Harter helps his students get the soup veggies prepped. PHOTO BY JANA BOUNDS There is a familiarity; flying. He even wrote “Rosey Below: Students chop onions destined for the baked potato soup to be offered in the cafeteria the following day. Goggles made the task easier to a casual acceptance: Grier’s Needlepoint for Men.” stomach. PHOTOS BY JANA BOUNDS Underclassmen stop by to see Not all the kids are involved what they are doing. Older in making the soup. Mr. Harter students do, too. Mr. Harter made an effort to partially informs them that his class is quarantine the sick students. He preparing the loaded baked points at each student: sick, sick, potato soup the school will have birthday, sick, catching up [on as a part of their lunch offering classwork],” and seems every bit the following day. the teacher with eyes in the back “That’s sick,” one younger of his head. student replies excitedly. It is skillfully orchestrated Mr. Harter asks the students chaos with students fully if they have such tasks at home. engaged in their tasks, All say they do. He asks because many meditatively chopping he feels this technology-driven vegetables. They express pride society is leaving necessary in creating food that is going to life skills behind. Harter said help feed the other students and he wants the kids in his class staff at the school. to be capable and empowered: Many of the students tidy sewing, knitting, ironing, basic their work stations quickly, as woodworking and changing a they need to go take a math tire are all in his lesson plan for test. One minor onion battle the class. ensues but is quickly quashed. “For the past few decades Mr. Harter continues chopping we have been focusing on the potatoes while shouting words high-tech 21st century world of encouragement out the door with the invention of laptops as they leave. and phones. I want to make “You’ve got this!” he yells at sure our students can take care Gus Hoffman, who had stopped of themselves with basic first by. century skills,” he said. Recent studies and data support Harter’s theory of

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Resort taxes to the rescue This would also get rid of the issue of radio interference, especially during the ski season, as Who you gonna call? Big Sky, as a rapidly growing community, the current VHF system is also used by resort poses unique challenges when it comes to ski patrol and mountain operations. Bozeman emergency dispatch and response. Big Sky currently uses the 800 MHz system with much Gallatin County 911 Dispatch resort tax funds totaling $462,808 were granted success, Anderson noted. to Gallatin County for emergency services in Dispatch’s emergency services paging Big Sky during the last allocation cycle and are system in Big Sky was also unreliable, but a Center upgrades system, faces currently being used to make the system more new antenna located on Andesite Mountain effective. has helped that issue. The backbone of these challenges According to Interim 911 Communications upgrades is adding a microwave and fiber Director Jim Anderson, issues in need of system that will more efficiently transfer remedy include problems with first responder information from Big Sky to dispatch in radios penetrating new, larger buildings. Bozeman, doing away with the current Basically, responders inside these buildings communication via airwaves. have trouble communicating with anyone “It’s about increasing safety for Big Sky outside the building, and vice versa. The issue citizens and also supports its emergency initially arose when the Summit Hotel was built responders,” Anderson said of the current in 2000 and continues with large homes and upgrade efforts. “It’s a growing community and new hotels like the Wilson Hotel set to open in we’re trying to address its needs. It’s great we the Town Center later this year. have the support of the resort tax, because this Anderson said one solution to the is expensive but necessary.” penetration problem would be switching the older VHF radios to a 800 MHz spectrum. – JP

among others. The department, which is which will move a number Moore praised Anderson, authorized for 19 full-time of new dispatchers into the saying when he came on dispatchers, is currently center. board as Interim Director in down to nine. However, five Due to the changes, August of 2017, he jumped are currently in training and as well as the short into changing life in the hiring efforts are continuing. staff, Anderson said the department for employees Michèle Blais, training department has struggled, for the better. manager, has been working but continues to push “He’s an amazing leader. to build a new training forward with what he says He’s definitely changing the program that cuts down the are positive steps. culture here,” she said. training time from up to County Administrator As Gallatin County grows, so does the amount of calls to the 911 Dispatch Center. On a typical day more Staff agree that the eight months, down to three Jim Doar said he appreciates than 100 calls for service are fielded. With that growth comes growing pains, but the dispatch center is department is headed in a or four months. Blais also all the work and dedication optimistic it’ll rise to the task. PHOTO COURTESY GALLATIN MEDIA CENTER positive direction, by both said, while many of the skills the dispatchers are doing implementing new systems dispatchers will need can to meet the challenges. He It has been a year of is optimistic, saying they of the changes. They’re the to better communicate with be taught, they are putting added, “They care deeply change at the Gallatin are making big strides in backbone of this system emergency services and the a renewed focus on getting about the community and County 911 Dispatch Center, improving service to the and I cannot say enough public, as well as promoting the right personalities for the their role in emergency including the introduction community as well as to the about how proud I am a healthier and happier dispatch center to help with services. They’ve persevered of brand new dispatching, agencies the center works of their dedication and environment within the overall culture and retention through some difficult paging and phone systems, with. professionalism.” dispatch center. in the building. transitions and we are among many other “It’s been challenging, At the center’s front But those changes don’t The department is also asking them to dig even improvements. but we are moving in the desk is Lacy Moore, come without their issues, in the process of hiring an deeper; they’re rising to that Couple growing right direction,” said Jim administrative assistant, they emphasized. There assistant director, as well as challenge.” pains from adopting new Anderson, interim 911 has picked up new duties are trainings to do, kinks a second radio technician. Doar also noted that systems with a shortage communications director. to include helping with to work out, and ongoing And later this spring, the progress made so of dispatchers, however, “Dispatchers have been the department’s budget maintenance that take time. Gallatin County will be far would not have been and that has made for fantastic and really working and cross training to assist The center is also taking over dispatch for the possible without Anderson’s some struggles. But staff on all cylinders through all dispatchers when needed, dealing with short staffing. MSU Police Department, leadership and is grateful LONE PEAK LOOKOUT B5 January 24, 2019

that the Gallatin County no one wants,” Gootkin Sheriff’s Office was able to said. “We have incredible, Some of the biggest upgrades and changes at the Gallatin County 911 Dispatch Center in the last assign Anderson to 911 to dedicated people and that’s year include: help. why I’m confident we will Echoing 911 staff, Doar build a system that our first • Gallatin County 911 implemented a new Computer Aided Dispatching, or CAD, which is used to also cautioned that the responders and citizens can dispatch calls to law enforcement, fire and medical. The new program by Zuercher Technologies was transition to new systems is count on for years to come.” part of a joint project with other agencies, including the Bozeman Police Department, the Gallatin always difficult and people Gallatin County 911 County Sheriff’s Office and area fire departments, which also included a new records management need to be patient with the Communications provides changes. emergency dispatch services system for law enforcement. “911 is fundamentally to the Gallatin County • A radio system upgrade as the first phase of a comprehensive radio communication improvement changing the way they do Sheriff’s Office, Bozeman, plan upgraded the City of Bozeman police and fire departments to an 800 MHz frequency system, business in order to better Belgrade, Manhattan and the first 800 MHz trunked site in Montana. What that means for those first responders is better radio serve our fast growing Three Forks police and fire, coverage in places where they couldn’t communicate prior to the upgrade. It also included other county. Nothing will be rural fire districts and areas, special features, like radio ID with the user’s car or badge number showing on portable radios to an perfect overnight,” he said. Gallatin County Search and emergency button that with one tap alerts dispatchers to a problem. The Montana State University Gallatin County Sheriff Rescue, ambulance services Police Department also opted to join the 800 MHz system. Brian Gootkin acknowledged and other emergency •The paging system was also upgraded, converted to an IP system, that has improved reliability in frustrations with the changes response units. paging, mainly to area fire departments. and challenges 911 has been • A new phone system was installed for dispatchers. facing, but voiced optimism – Gallatin Media • Gallatin County 911 received money from the Big Sky Resort Tax Board for a Big Sky public safety about the future of the Center center. communications upgrade that will improve emergency communications in that area. “We have to eat this • The past year also saw a number of IT upgrades, like new computers for dispatchers, elephant one bite at a time replacement of outdated servers and a storage cluster, and resolving phone issues. and focus on the big picture, otherwise we’ll be right back where we were, which

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MON - FRI Drop-In Downtown (Drop the kids off for a fun- 8:30 AM - ﬁ lled day with Dino Drop-In, relax and immerse 5 PM yourself in the Big Sky Life. Open Sundays 9:30 AM - 5 PM. Evenings available upon request. Call 406-624-6150.)

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EVERY Trivia Night at Lone Peak Cinema (Win free drinks, FRIDAY movie tickets, t-shirts, etc. Teams of 1-4) 8 PM-Close

EVERY The Standard Weekend Brunch (The Standard SAT & SUN Cocktails & Deserts at 47 Town Center Ave., Unit B1) 9 AM-2 PM

JAN 20 Full Moon Trails Event (Nordic ski, fat bike, snowshoe, and hike under the lunar eclipse on BSCO trails around Town Center and the Big Sky Community Park)

FEB 9-10 2nd Annual Best In The West Showdown (BSSA Skijoring, calcutta & awards celebration at Choppers Grub & Pub) Mariska Smith

Find more of the Big Sky Life Lone Peak High School junior Mariska Smith has been a valuable addition to our school. @BigSkyTownCenter Her enthusiastic, helpful and proactive character is observed in all aspects of her life. Teachers relay that she has a strong work ethic and is very creative. Outside of school Mariska has a busy life – working many hours – and is part of various organizations. Her passion and drive will definitely ensure success with her future goals of teaching agriculture. Out of all of Mariska’s fantastic qualities, her ability to relate to diverse groups of individuals makes her stand out. She has a genuine compassion for others and demonstrates a daily commitment to making a positive difference in the world around her. Thanks, Mariska, for being you!

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MARTHA JOHNSON CONTACT MARTHA FOR ANY OF YOUR Vice President of Sales | Founding Broker BIG SKY REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS: THE BIG SKY REAL ESTATE CO. (406) 580-5891 Martha, a full time Big Sky resident since 1988, is [email protected] the Co-Exclusive listing broker for Spanish Peaks Mountain Club and Moonlight Basin.

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All information contained herein is derived from sources deemed reliable; however, the content contained herein is not guaranteed by Lone Mountain Land Company LLC or its affiliated or parent companies, subsidiaries, officers, managers, employees, agents, brokers or salespersons and none of the foregoing make any representations regarding the accuracy of such information. Any floor plans, square footage, photos, illustrations/renderings, maps and features and amenities described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Offerings are subject to error, omissions, prior sales, price changes or withdrawal without notice. Prospective purchasers are urged to independently investigate the property. No governmental agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. This material shall not constitute an offer to sell in any state or other jurisdiction where prior registration is required and shall not constitute a solicitation if you are working with another real estate agent. © 2016 The Big Sky Real Estate Co.. All rights in and to the content are owned or controlled by The Big Sky Real Estate Co.. Any unauthorized reproduction is expressly prohibited. LONE PEAK LOOKOUT B7 January 24, 2019

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BEST OF THE BLOTTER Oh shoot! A possibly intoxicated man was seen by surrounding it is located on private property a hiker shooting a gun at Ousel Falls at and that he would need permission to shoot Hours. Visit. around 2 p.m. on January 19. A deputy a gun there. The deputy also provided him Sunday 1-5pm Located at the north end located the man (who did not show any with more appropriate locations to shoot Monday 10am-6pm of Lone Peak High School (Toddlers Storytime signs of impairment) and explained to guns. 10:30am) him that Ousel Falls Trail and the land Tuesday: 4-8pm Announcement. Wednesday 4-8pm Toddler Storytime Closed Thursday-Saturday Mon 1/28 10:30 am January 15, 2018 g A deputy stopped and checked on a tractor trailer that was Public Computers Available. blocking both lanes of traffic on Town Center Avenue at 1:15 a.m. All Are Welcome. g At 7:20 a.m. a deputy assisted Montana Highway Patrol with The driver thought it was ok to park there. He was asked to find a an accident in which a vehicle struck a deer on Gallatin Road. more appropriate parking location. Upon impact the hood latch released, slamming the hood into the windshield. The driver was uninjured. g Sand was requested for the roadway after a Ford Ranger slid bigskylibrary.org out on a corner of Lone Mountain Trail, going into the ditch at g A driver who was stopped and warned at 9:45 a.m. for 7:30 a.m. A Honda Accord also slid off the roadway. No injuries speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, having expired registration and were reported. a brake light out was cited for not having insurance. g No one was injured when a Dodge Durango collided with a g It was reported that someone left large amounts of garbage school bus at around 8 a.m. b2Cares.com in front of a Dudley Creek Road residence. The reporting party provided deputies with a photo of the suspect’s vehicle, its g A theft investigation follow-up was completed at a gas station registration, and the trash. The complaint is under investigation. at 9:30 a.m.

g In another garbage dumping issue, it was reported that g A man wondering if he could do urine tests at the Big Sky someone placed a large amount of trash in a construction site Sheriff’s Office learned that he could not, and that he should call garbage bin. The reporting party was able to recover some his probation officer. information from the refuse. This complaint is also under investigation. g A deputy was unable to locate a reckless driver in a beige minivan that was seen by a caller “weaving all over” and driving g At 8:30 p.m. a caller stated that a large black dog has been off of Gallatin Road while passing the Big Sky School District at “out and about” since around 4 p.m. in the Hidden Village area. around 4:30 p.m. The person who reported the issue was asked to call back on the non-emergency line but did not do so. January 19, 2019 g A caller notified authorities that four men were wandering g around the Lake Condos in the Mountain Village, pounding on Partiers were warned for making too much noise at a Blacktail doors and yelling at people at around 10 p.m. Buck Drive residence after a neighbor called deputies to complain at 2 a.m. Tumble into our slope-side loca tion to get back on your feet in no time. g An elk that ran into the side of a semi on Gallatin Road needed January 16, 2019 to be dispatched and removed from the roadway at around 2:30 a.m. The semi was not damaged. g A caller requested to speak with a specific deputy regarding g issues they were having with a neighbor. The deputy was not on While responding to a report of a woman screaming in a hotel shift but was notified to contact the caller when he returned. at around 2:30 a.m. a deputy contacted people in surrounding rooms but found nothing amiss. g A deputy attempted to contact a theft suspect who resides in g Firelight Meadows. The suspect no longer lives there. Drivers throughout Big Sky were warned for offenses such as parking in a fire lane, making an illegal pass, parking the wrong direction on a two-lane roadway, leaving a vehicle in the roadway g A landlord found the back door and refrigerator missing from a rental home after evicting their tenant the previous evening. while dropping off ski gear, driving the wrong way on a one-way road, passing in an intersection, and driving too closely. g Several forged checks were found at Big Sky Resort. g A man who pocket-dialed 911 just before 10 a.m. was willing to divulge that he was at Big Sky Resort but would not specify g A man who had been drinking alcohol all day was reportedly where. being violent at around 10 p.m. on Moose Ridge Road. He grabbed a knife and chopped a beer cap off of a bottle, throwing g A deputy responded to a report of an injured dog at the Blue the cap at a woman. He also threatened to stab the reporting Races begin noon both days party’s friend. Moon Bakery. The owner of the animal was located across the street and told the deputy the dog was limping because it has a Jan. 19-20 Under 5 free; 6 and up - $5.00 leg tumor. g Dispatch could hear swearing in the background during a call New Location! 1.5 miles west of Lincoln on Hwy 200. in which a man in the Firelight Meadows stated that his roommate g A wife was concerned about her husband who was had gone Brought to you by Skijoring America was being aggressive and had locked him out just before 11 and The Lincoln Valley Chamber of Commerce p.m. The caller stated that they had gone on vacation and upon backcountry skiing in the Beehive Basin area but was late in skijoringamerica.com their return their roommate claimed that they had abandoned the returning home at 3:20 p.m. While on the phone with a deputy lincolnmontana.com property and their dogs. the wife received a text from her husband stating that he was in challenging terrain but was ok.

January 17, 2019 g A caller with concerns about a large event taking place at 10 p.m. was advised the event would be ending soon. g A woman wanted to know if she could remove a lock placed on her business door by her husband. A deputy notified her g A man with an active warrant was arrested after he was she could legally do so, in order to operate the business. She reported for trespassing at Big Sky Resort. also had questions about how civil papers are served in Gallatin County. She was provided with that information. January 20, 2019

g A woman reported that her ex-boyfriend continues to contact g A deputy followed up on a report of a black Toyota Tundra that her via text message despite her request for him to cease doing had slid off of Gallatin Road and was left behind with reportable so. A deputy will be contacting the man to advise him to stop damage. Montana Highway Patrol later located the driver who contacting her. was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested for driving under the influence. g A two-vehicle accident occurred on Lone Mountain Trail at around 4:50 p.m. One of the drivers was arrested for their second g An older yellow lab got out during the night and was missing at offense of driving while under the influence. He was taken to jail around 8:30 a.m. and held with a $2,585 bond.

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millions clicking in to view them online, and Make it a Sunday tradition. Thursday, January 24 many vying for the opportunity to attend or speak in person. Answering this demand, TED 5:30 p.m. Live music: Ulla Suokko at the 3:30 p.m. Live music: Dan Dubuque at launched TEDx, a series of independently Warren Miller Performing Arts Center Scissorbills Saloon organized TED-like events that are curated Finland-born concert artist Ulla Suokko is not locally in order to generate meaningful only a virtuoso flutist, but also an expressive 3:30 p.m. Live music: Kent Johnson at conversations, inspire innovation, and bring storyteller and singer, enjoying a versatile Big Sky Resort’s Montana Jack ideas worth sharing to a regional audience. international career sharing the magic of The third TEDxBigSky will focus on the theme music, poetry and stories throughout the 4 p.m. Live music: Kenny Diamond at of “FLOW,” and brings to the stage a lineup of world. Tickets $22 to $30, available online at Big Sky Resort’s Carabiner Lounge local innovators and thought leaders. Doors www.warrenmillerpac.org. open at 4 p.m., show starts promptly at 5 p.m. 4 p.m. Al-Anon at Big Sky Chapel Contact the Warren Miller Performing Arts By attending the January 25 annual Rotary Al-Anon is for people who are worried about Center box office for information on additional January 28 Gold Auction, residents and business owners Monday, someone with a drinking problem. ticket availability at 995-6345. provide the primary source of funding for 3:30 p.m. Live music: Lauren & Jeff at the Rotary's local, regional and global Big Sky Resort’s Montana Jack 4:30 p.m. Lauren & Jeff at Big Sky humanitarian aid programs throughout the Resort’s Chet’s Bar year. Not to mention the food and fun that goes 4 p.m. Live music: Mike Haring at Big along with it! Sky Resort’s Carabiner Lounge Friday, January 25 Saturday, January 26 4:30 p.m. Live music: Mathias at Big 9 a.m. Heads up winter trail users! The Sky Resort’s Chet’s Bar Big Sky Community Organization grooms its 3:30 p.m. Live music: Kent Johnson at trail system today. So, if you’re looking for Scissorbills Saloon In the spirit of celebrating ideas worth some crisp corduroy, today’s the day. Oh, and spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self- Tuesday, January 29 your four-legged friends are welcome to join 3:30 p.m. Live music: Diamond at Big organized events that bring people together to 9 a.m. Community engagement: Gallatin in – just make sure to clean up after them. Sky Resort’s Montana Jack share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, For more information on the BSCO’s free TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to County Commission weekly meeting Commissioners Joe Skinner, Don Seifert and community trail system, visit www.bscomt.org. 4:30 p.m. Live music: Lone Mountain spark deep discussion and connection in a small Scott MacFarlane meet every Tuesday at 9 Trio at Big Sky Resort’s Chet’s Bar group. This enlightening experience returns to 10 a.m. Tickets go on sale for Moonlight Big Sky for the third time on January 26. a.m. Care to listen in? Meetings are streamed Music Fest live and recorded online at the commission Conformed acts thus far for the August website, www.gallatin.mt.gov. Older meetings 16-17 festival in the Madison Village include are also available to check out online. Trampled by Turtles, St. Paul & The Broken 6 p.m. Live music: Tom Marino at Bones, The War and Treaty, The Wood 3:30 p.m. Live music: Mathias at Big Choppers Grub & Pub Brothers, The Record Company and many Sky Resort’s Montana Jack more. Tickets are $145 for full festival, $75 for 6 p.m. Snobar Week Two at Big Sky Friday and $85 for Saturday. To purchase and 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays Downtown in the Resort learn more, visit www.moonlightmusicfest. Town Center Ski all day and dance all night in a bar made com. This could be you. Curling: It’s been called Stop working for the weekend and immerse “the coolest sport on ice.” Whether new or out of snow. $15, 21+. yourself in the Big Sky life. Head to the Town Lineup: 3:30 p.m. Live music: Telemark Tom at old to the sport of curling, anyone interested Center to enjoy specials, events and more. 6 p.m. Jack Dehio Scissorbills Saloon in learning more is invited to join in the fun 7 p.m. Twiggy Smallz on January 26 at the Town Center ice rink. 8:30 p.m. Live music: Lauren & Brian at 8 p.m. Mitch Brady 3:30 p.m. Live music: Diamond at Big FACEBOOK PHOTO Big Sky Resort’s Carabiner Lounge 9 p.m. Dr. Fresch Sky Resort’s Montana Jack Go-go performances by Sarah Winn and Sofi 5 p.m. Class: Learn to Curl at the Town Tsolakidis January 30 4 p.m. Live music: Mike Haring at Big Center ice rink Wednesday, Sky Resort’s Carabiner Lounge Join the Big Sky Skating and Hockey 8:30 p.m. Live music: Mike & Kali at Big 9 a.m. Heads up winter trail users! The Association and Bozeman Curling Club to Sky Resort’s Carabiner Lounge Big Sky Community Organization grooms its 4:30 p.m. Live music: Tom Murphy at learn the ins and outs of this growing sport. Big Sky Resort’s Chet’s Bar trail system today. So, if you’re looking for Participants will go through about 40 minutes 10 p.m. Snobar afterparty at Big Sky Resort’s some crisp corduroy, today’s the day. Oh, and of instruction on how the game works, Montana Jack 6 p.m. 15th Annual Rotary Club of Big your four-legged friends are welcome to join terminology, and techniques for throwing the Head in from the cold for more music and Sky Gold Auction at Buck’s T4 in – just make sure to clean up after them. stones and sweeping. The rest of the time will dancing. $5 cover, 21+. The event includes a silent auction, dinner For more information on the BSCO’s free be spent playing as many ends as possible. Lineup: and a raffle for three ticket holders to win community trail system, visit www.bscomt.org. No equipment needed except warm clothing 10 p.m. Lucky Me Beats $2,000 in solid gold, $500 in gold or $500 in one can move and stretch a bit in, and clean 11 p.m. NO MRCY silver. Funds raised during auction are used 4 p.m. Live music: Kali Armstrong at Big rubber soled shoes to keep a grip on the ice. Midnight: Party Sauce for community development, public safety, Sky Resort’s Carabiner Lounge $20 to register, visit www.bozemancurlingclub. 1 a.m. Special guest appearance maternal and child health, safe drinking water com and look under Events and Registrations 4:30 p.m. Live music: Brian & Ben at and sanitation, parks and trails and more. to do so. Big Sky Resort’s Chet’s Bar Two hundred tickets available, which includes Sunday, January 27 dinner and one entry into the Gold Raffle. Call 5 p.m. Live speakers: TEDxBigSky at Kyle at 570-5733 to purchase. ICON Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 3:30 p.m. Stumpy Sundays at TED Talks are famous around the world, with Scissorbills Saloon