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BigBig Sky, Sky, LONELONE PEAKPEAK LOOKOUTLOOKOUT MontanaMontana An unfortunate sign Northern Division race series Zoning amendments approved by Gallatin County Commission to allow Gallatin Canyon billboard to remain

BY JOLENE PALMER canyon – the heart of what the [email protected] 2009 zoning district aims to adress. One attendee who spoke ike it or not, the at the January 8 meeting called controversial Saunders for the commissioners to deny Outdoor Advertising the amendments, and rather billboardL in the Beckman Flats pay Saunders the fair and just area of the Gallatin Canyon will compensation to take the sign likely remain. down. Another requested that Upon the advice of their if the commissioners would not legal counsel the Gallatin have the sign removed, that they County Commissioners voted at least strike the amendment unanimously at their weekly which would allow the sign to meeting on January 8 to remain illuminated. approve two amendments to the Only one commenter, North Gallatin Canyon Zoning Doug Espelien, expressed the Big Sky Ski Education Foundation ski racer Kjetil Hassman makes contact with a gate on the slalom course at Big Sky Resort on January Regulations which effectively unpopular opinion that the 5. Check out more coverage on the race on page A8 PHOTO BY MIKE COIL PHOTOGRAPHY allow the much-debated commission should approve the billboard to remain. changes. Espelien, who is also a The meeting had the feel of member of the Gallatin County a legal trial as Billings attorney Planning Board and county Calvin Stacey, representing soil and conservation district, Gallatin County, explained to offered his personal thoughts on Bustling in Big Sky the commission that it was in the issue. their best interest to make the Espelien was on the Gauging the holiday influx via pizza production changes and allow the sign to planning board when the remain. Passionate and lengthy billboard issue came up 10 public testimonials followed, years ago, “And I remember it BY JANA BOUNDS Eve and New Year’s Day kept numbers than last year. The but prepared for it. and a gavel was even required was a very contentious issue [email protected] Big Sky locals busy: shops following night they resorted to “We’re used to it,” Ousel & quell the comments from a at that time as it is today,” he and restaurants were open for pizza to-go from Ousel & Spur. Spur co-owner Josh Kone said. public attendee who was more said. “This sign was put up While many companies business and bursting at the Co-owner of the restaurant, Jen Bustling in Big Sky | A2 than displeased with the final legally… and let’s just imagine are inclined to shut down for seams. What is also interesting Ketteridge, said they were busy, decision. for a moment, the government, the holidays due to paying a about this year is that over a Stacey sympathized with be it federal, state or county- premium for workers: from week into the new year, there the concerns of the public level, having the right to come time-and-a-half to double-time is no sign of the rush slowing We’re used to it,” Ousel & Spur against allowing the billboard to in and basically take your or overtime wages, Big Sky and down. co-owner Josh Kone said. “All remain, readily admitting it was property without any kind of resort communities in general Three friends who meet out an eyesore, “But, it is an eyesore compensation.” operate differently. west every winter, Bill Coates we are is tired now. What I’ve that was legally constructed at a Gallatin Gateway Big Sky was bustling for and Dave Poillucci from New time that there were no zoning resident Jerry Goldstein lives what is kindly called “the busy Jersey and Miles Pietsch from learned this year is we can do regulations in effect,” Stacey about 2,000 feet from the holiday week” or sometimes Idaho, could hardly get a table said, explaining that the sign billboard. He addressed the called “Hell week” by some in Big Sky one week after the about 135 pounds of dough a was permitted by the Montana commissioners, explaining service industry professionals. holiday. One night they were “ night to make pizza.” Department of Transportation, that when it’s lit up, thanks to Regardless of the moniker, squeezed into a corner of Lotus Saunders paid the fee, and it the geography of the area, the the time between Christmas Pad, which reported higher was inspected. entire Beckman Flats area is Had the zoning regulations illuminated along with it. “It been in place in 2008, Stacey is so intrusive, the light, the said, the sign could never sign, that I hope that you guys have been installed. “But decide, if this is a way out, if Bound for B.C. that’s hindsight, that’s Monday we have to pay to get this out, I morning quarterbacking, and recommend, and I hope you do Big Sky local returns to the Freeride World Qualifiers we don’t have that benefit.” too, that we do,” he said. Public comment from In the end, the BY JANA BOUNDS to go for it again,” said influence” got him into trouble. called the Headwaters Spring Canyon residents touched commissioners came to the [email protected] Lenay. “There are only eight He was heavy into street racing Runoff when he was a lift upon the sign’s impediment unpopular decision to strike snowboarders who compete as a teen. operator at Moonlight Basin. It on the safety and beauty of the An unfortunate sign | A2 Big Sky local Chance Lenay in the world tour. So, you are “Full-on ‘The Fast and was his first time competing. was busy recently, packing up competing against the top the Furious’ stuff: cops and “That boosted my his gear and snowboard and snowboarders in the world. helicopters. I got arrested,” he confidence in being able to be a heading to Revelstoke, British You have to requalify, they said. He took that need for competitor in some of the upper CONTENTS Columbia to compete in the cut two and keep six. Some speed to the mountain and level competitions,” he said. Freeride World Qualifiers held competitions will have some hasn’t slowed down since. Still, he would tell other lift on January 10. wild cards, so there’s always Snowboarding allows him that operators his dream of going The competition has eight or nine,” he said. adrenaline fix he craves. pro and riding technical lines. 59716 Volunteer: Betsy Rondeau………………...... ……… A6 two regions: Europe and the Perhaps late to the game, Lenay admits his parents are He says their response was Big Horns battle Falcons, BSSEF race results……...... … A8 Americas. Last year, Lenay Lenay started snowboarding happy he’s chosen legal means almost always the same: “No Not So Average Jan: Kara Blodgett……..………...... ……… A9 earned the distinction in that when he was a lift operator at to get his adrenaline rush. way, dude. You’re already 20 The Fabview: Take 6 takes two at the WMPAC…...... B2 competition of being the top 18 years old, never stepping They’re proud of him, he said: years old. You’ll never be a pro.” snowboarder in North America, foot on a snowboard before Proud he found what inspires “So, it’s nice to go back and Montana legislative preview: Medicaid…………...... ……. B4 but second for the Americas. that. He’d spent his high school him. hit those lines I talked about,” THIS IS MONTANA: Madison River history …...... B5 “So, there was one other guy years playing soccer, baseball What really kicked-off his said Lenay. Blotter: There’s a dead thing in the shed………...... …… B7 who cut me out. Getting that and skateboarding near Seattle. dream was getting second place close gave me the confidence What he calls the “Seattle in the local freeride competition Bound for B.C. | A2

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An unfortunate sign from A1

the requirement for non- that we were on the edge was handed. He said he is a conforming signs in the North of legality. I remember our proponent of zoning, and this Gallatin Zoning District to attorney at the time made the was a perfect example, in his reach compliance within 10 statement, ‘I’m not sure how opinion, of why sooner is better years of the district’s 2009 legal this is…’” than later when it comes to formation (known as an The owner of the sign, Utah- creating zoning regulations. amortization clause), because, based Saunders Advertising, “I find it unfortunate that that as Stacey and Commissioner ultimately questioned that billboard is there, I wish it Skinner explained, the sign legality and eventually sued wasn’t,” said MacFarlane. “But I was erected legally before the Gallatin County for its right to also understand and realize that regulations were put into place. keep the billboard up through this amortization clause was an The sign will also continue to the 30-year lease that was ill-advised and ineffective way be allowed to be illuminated, if signed back in 2008. It was that of dealing with the problem of advertisers choose to do so. debatable legality and the costs an individual right of use that Commission Chair Skinner, that accompany lawsuits that we decided we didn’t like after it who served as commissioner were at the crux of attorney h app e n e d .” when the billboard went up on Stacey’s recommendation to With the decision made, 2008, and for the creation of the amend the zoning requirements the commission will open a district and the regulations that to effectively allow the only 30-day protest period. That followed, offered his thoughts non-conforming sign in the information will be published before the official vote. Gallatin Canyon, the Saunders in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle “Citizen-initiated zoning is sign, to remain. Stacy noted that soon. a gold standard here in Gallatin the changes would not allow Interested in reading the County,” said Commissioner any new billboards of that type zoning regulation, approved Skinner, harking to earlier to be added. amendments, and public discussion at the meeting. “But The contentious Beckman comment related to it? Visit this amortization clause is not billboard was one of the gallatincomt.virtualtownhall. one of those gold standards. first items newly-elected net, click on the Commission Even at the time we all knew commissioner Scott MacFarlane Calendar and select the 9 a.m. January 8 meeting. The meeting was also recorded and will be This billboard may seem out of place amongst the beauty of the posted on the commission’s Gallatin Canyon, but it was erected legally, and efforts by canyon website soon. residents and the county to force the sign owner to take it down have failed. FILE PHOTO BY DAVID MADISON

Bustling in Big Sky from A1

“All we are is tired now. What I’ve learned Martin Spagat, bartender at Alberto’s this year is we can do about 135 pounds of Mexican Cuisine said numbers were dough a night to make pizza.” about the same as last year with a steady AngelBig Sky, Zamora, general manager at 30-minute wait for tables the duration of MontanaMontana Supply said staff and management the week. “We haven’t stopped yet,” he said. LONE PEAK LOOKOUTspent a few months preparing for the busy “We’re still getting crushed.” LONE PEAK LOOKOUT week. This year was nuts, she said, but the Van Burton, owner of Milkies Pizza & timing was a little different than last year, Pub said this year felt pretty typical. A busy possibly because of Christmas falling on night outside of the holiday week equals Established in 1982 Monday/Tuesday. Last Christmas Eve was about 40-45 pizzas. The week around the BIG SKY, MONTANA the busiest day as far as numbers of people. holidays nearly doubles that number. “Our highest numbers [for sales] this “There were a couple nights around Publishers: Susanne Hill & Erin Leonard year was Christmas Eve and New Year’s was Christmas that we did nearly 100 pizzas a Advertising/Sales Rep.: Cori Koenig, the busiest human-wise. Compass Café had night,” he said. [email protected], 406.579.6877 a line,” said Zamora. “I also think it helped Editor: Jolene Palmer, [email protected] that they stayed open [later]. They ran out Reporter: Jana Bounds, [email protected] of food.” Designer: Erin Leonard

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Letters to the Editor

Montana businesses cannot afford congressional inaction on Land and Water Conservation Fund

until reauthorization and funding happen that Montana’s public lands are part of our together, LWCF is still a tool that we cannot communities, and the lifeblood of what makes use. It’s like rigging a flyrod backwards. It just us tick. Tell their colleagues in leadership how won’t work. we can’t afford to continue on without LWCF, We have consistently heard our Senators’ and about the way of life dependent on our support for LWCF, but now is the time for outdoors that draws business, innovation, leadership that influences congressional jobs, and visitors. Tell them that Montana colleagues in the majority of what LWCF truly businesses need Congress to get to work on means to Montana’s economy and Montana LWCF. jobs. We don’t need to hear anymore about BY TERESA LARSON, OUTDOOR outdoor lifestyle and the draw of the outdoor how hard “we tried.” We need to hear how “we Teresa Larson represents Bozeman’s REI PROGRAMS & OUTREACH experience. And we know we are not alone. d i d .” store as a member of Business for Montana’s COORDINATOR, REI BOZEMAN Our public lands are a crucial component Yes, LWCF is a conservation tool – but it’s Outdoors, which represents 210 businesses of Montana’s growing outdoor recreation also a business asset and a critical piece of responsible for more than 4,800 jobs. In Montana, the business of outdoor economy, and an asset that deserves infrastructure to companies like ours. We need recreation is big business. Whether you are unwavering critical support. more than talk to bring LWCF back, and until REI or a local main street operation selling We are stunned that Congress has let that happens our livelihoods and our way of gear and goods to communities who thrive this 2018 session end without a solution life face uncertainty. We are relying on our on our outdoor amenity lifestyle, you are for reauthorization or funding of the Land leaders in congress go to bat for us, conveying contributing to the $7.1 billion economy of and Water Conservation Fund. In no other the outdoors. Our mission at REI is centered business model are key assets allowed to on getting people outside to explore and expire, or critical elements left un-invested. experience nature and to be good stewards of Our leaders in Congress have appeared our public lands. It’s the core of our business to turn a blind eye to the most successful model, and the reason we are invested in the and bipartisan conservation tool we have outdoors and the good policies that support as Americans, and by not reauthorizing or them both here in Bozeman, and across the assigning dedicated funding, the Land and FOLLOW country. The Montana REI stores employ Water Conservation Fund remains in limbo approximately 170 people and we’re proud at a cost of $2.4 million a day to conservation to help fuel Montana’s growing outdoor and recreation investments across the country. economy which generates $2.2 billion in wages Now, as the year winds down we can reflect US and salaries, and supports 71,000 jobs (and on the numerous opportunities that Congress hiring). had to bring LWCF back to life, and failed. Our mission, our business model, our And reauthorization of a program without on Instagram! customers and our team thrive because of funding is equal to trying to make a car run Montana’s incredible outdoor amenities without gas, or using a flashlight without a @lonepeaklookout – we live and work here because of our battery. It won’t work, and no matter the spin, LPHS Basketball a growing tradition! 2018-19 Game Schedule

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Behind the scenes support Big Sky group helps non-profits in need

BY JANA BOUNDS compose the core group of [email protected] people Rondeau really wants to thank. This is a true Big I had heard tale of a Sky grassroots campaign to mysterious group of do- better Montana with items gooders in Big Sky, initially that would normally go to the thinking they were linked garbage. to another volunteer “I’ve worked fulltime organization within the year-round since 2013 now. community. I was wrong. I’ve watched [Big Sky Resort] There’s no name for the get rid of so much stuff. After group. No scheduled I did some digging I couldn’t meetings. No 501c3 status. find anything that was No minutes. They’ve been already put together to help quietly doing their good get goods in the hands of deeds for the past few needy people,” Rondeau said. years without interest in Example: With any kind acknowledgement, accolades of remodel in which old or funding. dishes, blankets, coffee pots The slightly mysterious and coffee mugs are gathered group’s member investment from the hotels, the group is time and the cost of swoops in and starts loading fuel, but they’ve helped things up, keeping them from hundreds of people and the landfill and transporting animals through their efforts items to organizations that sanctioned by Big Sky Resort. can use them. This includes It took knowing someone about 200 coffee pots to who knew someone who put the Safe Space in Butte for me in contact with a kind domestic violence survivors; woman with a pet rabbit, hundreds of blankets and who hesitantly agreed to an pillows to the Safe Space interview. and Butte Rescue Mission, Betsy Rondeau, and the more heavily-worn Construction Project blankets have gone to the A few years ago, Betsy Rondeau saw perfectly good items no longer needed by Big Sky Resort, destined for the landfill. Rather than letting the Manager at Big Sky Resort animal shelter in Butte. items end up in the dump, she decided to get them to people who could put them to good use. FACEBOOK PHOTO admitted that she was a little It’s more than just kitchen nervous about the interview and home supplies going and debated agreeing to it for back to use. “With the help of is extreme. One of her most unsure how to get there. She always says, ‘If you’ve got a the right items in Butte. some time. Ultimately, the Dylan Hall, the head of retail rewarding experiences was said it would be nice to have problem, go to work.’” They purchased a historic desire to spread the word to and rental at Big Sky Resort, volunteering for Habitat for a box truck someday, so they She heard statistics that mansion there and have met hopefully find a way to do we gave a bunch of helmets Humanity while she was could keep collected items Safe Space in Butte helps many people through hosting more good won out. dry and transport things thousands of women and events at their home, she “We need to figure out a more easily. children a year who are said. way to get excess stuff out Rondeau believes doing victims of domestic violence “Over the course of a of Big Sky and to people I think sometimes too if you this work is beneficial for and believes the things the year it would be about one who can use it. Hopefully have trouble in your life it helps herself, her husband and her group has contributed are to two truckloads a month. other Big Sky establishments friends. not just necessities, but also A lot of stuff is gotten rid are also finding ways to to help other people. My friend’s “We have everything mood-lifters. “A blanket, a of during the off-season, distribute their unwanted we need, it’s not like we’re pillow, a cup of coffee, these so we sometimes have four items,” she said, continuing. dad always says, ‘If you’ve got a wealthy or anything, but you things can make nearly truckloads a month during “I wish I had a way to go can always do something,” anyone’s day better,” she said. that time,” she said. “We bigger¬– to get more of the problem, go to work.’” she said. “I think sometimes Rondeau said Maggie have a bunch of dishes right hospitality industry here “ too if you have trouble in Trimiew and John Smider now we’re trying to get to donate more. That is your life it helps to help have been instrumental in together to get to the Rescue definitely my sole purpose other people. My friend’s dad finding the right places for Mission.” in talking to you today in to the RYDE program and there. addition to thanking the to Maverick Mountain,” “Really it doesn’t take VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: people who already help.” Rondeau said. any time at all to do. It was Rachel Garabelli But why Butte? Rondeau headed to the dumpster, so and Whitney Smith, describes Bozeman as a we just put it in the truck. It housekeeping directors kind of land of plenty: takes a bunch of people to do at Big Sky Resort, along warehouses are generally full; things sometimes. 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LONE PEAK LOOKOUT A8 January 10, 2019 SPORTS Beating the birds Lady Big Horns secure historic victory over Lady Falcons BY JANA BOUNDS fouling almost to double four attempted free-throws leadership out of the seniors “It definitely got intense [email protected] digits. It was a true battle in the fourth quarter. and some potential from at the end,” Coach John up until the final minutes of “Coming in, I didn’t the freshmen,” coach Elijah Boersma said. The Lady Big Horns the game. Every defensive think I was going to play Klein said. Klein agreed. “I had to played a high intensity and and offensive move was much. I’m not normally a Klein said it was nice watch my mouth,” he said. historic game against the pivotal. Lady Big Horn three-point shooter. I was to see them live up to their Twin Bridges Lady Falcons senior Solea Swenson had so excited [to make those potential. on January 4, beating the five blocks in the game. It shots],” Wilson said. “Our Lady Big Horn junior It was an intense battle: steals, Falcons 44-38. It was the was a neck-to-neck struggle team played incredible. We Emma Flach, the leading blocks, man-to-man coverage first time in team history that became a battle for free had a tough game yesterday, scorer of the game with 13 and many fouls on both sides on that the Lady Big Horns throws. losing by one point. It felt points – six of those being January 4 when the Lady Big Horns beat the Lady Falcons. Lady Big Horn freshman great to follow through with free throws – was fouled took on the Twin Bridges Falcons. The fourth quarter began Carly Wilson showed her a win.” with 15 seconds left. She Freshman Carly Wilson expressed with a tie of 31-31. It was mettle by landing three key Lady Big Horns coaches stepped onto the line to her excitement in winning the like old school street ball, three-point shots: one in the agreed the ladies finally sink both of her free throws game. That ‘W’ was thanks in part with both teams playing second quarter and two in came to play. “We brought bringing the final score to to Wilson’s superior shooting skills. man-to-man defense and the third as well as three of some fire – saw some 44-38. PHOTO BY JANA BOUNDS Preparing for West Yellowstone Big Horn boys face two of the toughest teams they’ll face all year

BY JANA BOUNDS a score of 24-14, Falcons ahead. which builds skill, character and a [email protected] The Falcons widened the gap by better team. halftime with a score of 41-22, Twin “Regardless of the scores in It was a battle through the first Bridges winning the game with a both the games, I told the guys and second quarters during their final score of 78-23. we got better. These are two of the January 4 home game against Twin “I think we did good, we just better teams we will face all season Bridges, but the Big Horn boys lost didn’t come out of the halftime (Gardiner on January 3 and Twin their momentum after the half. very well, which was tough for us. Bridges on January 4). We got better With 2:53 left in the first quarter, a We didn’t score at all in the third and we’re getting better,” he said. side three-pointer was secured by quarter, so we need to figure out a “This is going to help us. These are Big Horn number 22, Frankie Starz, way to get fired up at halftime, so we the moments that are going to help tying the game 10-10 against the don’t get that domino effect, which us in the end.” Falcons. The first quarter ended with really hurt us,” Starz said. “But we Following the recent losses. Lone played well in the first and second Peak High School Athletic Director quarter. That’s what happened in the John Hannahs was looking ahead Senior Kolya Bough and his game last night as well, so we need to the upcoming January 11 home teammates look to make a stop. to figure that out.” Starz also noted game against the West Yellowstone The Twin Bridges Falcons had an it’s important that the team comes Wolverines, the Big Horn’s regional obvious height advantage against the together rather getting down on one rivals. “If you’re going to pick one Lone Peak Big Horns, beating Big another when things get tough. game to come to, that’ll be the one,” Sky’s b-ballers 73-28 on January 4. Big Horn head coach Brian Van he said. PHOTO BY JANA BOUNDS Eps said it was the kind of game

January 3, 2019: Lone Peak vs. Gardiner January 4, 2019: Lone Peak vs. Twin Bridges

GIRLS: GIRLS: Lone Peak 8 5 8 20 Final: 41 Lone Peak 4 9 18 13 Final: 44 Gardiner 7 16 10 9 Final: 42 Twin Bridges 8 13 9 8 Final: 38

Lone Peak scorers: Solae Swenson 18, Emma Flach 17, Carly Wilson 4, Libby Lone Peak scorers: Emma Flach 13, Carly Wilson 12, Solae Swenson 11, Lyli Flach 2. McCarthy 6, Brooke Botha, Ivy Hicks 1.

BOYS: BOYS: Lone Peak 7 7 1 3 Final: 18 Lone Peak 14 8 0 6 Final: 28 Gardiner 12 13 23 19 Final: 67 Twin Bridges 24 17 18 14 Final: 73

Lone Peak scorers: Frankie Starz 7, Kegan Babick, Kolya Bough 4, Isaac Gilmore 3. Lone Peak scorers: Frankie Starz 14, Kolya Bough 5, Austin Samuels 3, Milosz Shipman, Nick Brester, Michael Romney 2.

Race on Big Sky ski racers compete in qualifier

STORY AND PHOTO BY MIKE COIL The top individual BSSEF finishers at the giant slalom on January 4 were: The Big Sky Ski Education Foundation hosted a Northern Women: Division race series at Big Sky Resort 5th: Maci St. Cyr 1:49:89 on January 4-6, which was a qualifier 7th: Franci St. Cyr 1:51:40 for U16 and older racers. The races 9th: Madison Winters 1:52:24 were held on Tippy’s and utilized the 10th: McKenzie Winters 1:52:27 new connector trail which funneled Men: the racers to the finish line next 4th: Sam Johnson 1:47:14 to the bottom terminal of the new Ramcharger 8 chairlift. 8th: Kjetil Hassman 1:49:97 The finish line was close enough to the base area to allow family members The top individual BSSEF finishers at the slalom on January 5 were: and spectators to walk to the viewing area at the finish line. Skiers riding the Women: Ramcharger 8 lift could see the racers 4th: Maci St. Cyr 1:27:63 as they rode over the course leaving 9th: Madison Winters 1:30:17 the base area. This was the first big Men: race day using the new Ramcharger 7th: Ryan Beatty 1:27:06 8 lift and it was excellent at moving 9th: Kjetil Hassman 1:27:79 racers, coaches, course personnel and 10th: Luke Kirchmayr 1:27:82 support folks up the hill. The top BSSEF individual finishers at the slalom on January 6 were: Teams from across the Northern Division competed including team Women: members from the Black Hills Ski 5th: Maci St. Cyr 1:36:71 Team in South Dakota. A GS course was set on January 4, while slalom 7th: Madison Winters 1:39:13 races were held on January 5 and 6. 10th: MacKenzie Winters 1:41:12 Around 80 racers, about evenly split Men: between men and women, raced 8th: Ryan Beatty 1:34:42 each day. The Big Sky grooming The next race for the Big Sky ski team members (U16 and older) is department prepared excellent surface January 25-27 in Red Lodge and then back in Big Sky conditions for the race course which the first weekend in February. Will Sayer of the Black Hills ski team turns on the slalom course above the Big Sky Resort base was firm and fast. area on January 5. LONE PEAK LOOKOUT A9 January 10, 2019 Not So Average Jan Making a life in Big Sky

BY JANA BOUNDS said. five friends who set out to reporter@lonepeaklookout. Her first job in Montana learn how to snowboard with com and one of the greatest times them. “Our first run was Mr. of her life was when she K and it took us about two Kara Blodgett was 19 worked at the Huntley dining hours to get down,” she said. years old when she was room for Ricardo Saunders. “It was a piece of cake after dragged from Louisiana to Blodgett and Kuhns had t h at .” Big Sky by her best friend – moved to Big Sky in the Memories from that time and reigning “dirtbag” queen summer. By fall, everyone include the gondola ski lift – Danielle Kuhns in 1994. was talking about skiing. that ended at M.R. Hummers, She fell in love with Big Sky “I had never been where they would watch once her feet hit the soil. introduced to that world. All people load into the cabins. “Honestly, I had never of our friends went home After a few years, the seen anything like the and went back to school like best friends decided to landscape here before. I good children. Danielle and head to Bozeman so they liked the small town and the I stayed and were ski bums,” could attend Montana State friendliness of everybody, she said. University. Blodgett started which is still the same,” she She and Kuhns had about bartending at the American

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One Book Big Sky title announced

We are very excited to announce the book for this ered himself in the process of saying goodbye. winter’s One Book Big Sky, “The Carry Home” by Books will be available at the end of January on a Bozeman author Gary Ferguson. first come first come basis. A visit from Gary will be “The Carry Home” is both a moving celebration scheduled sometime in May or early June. We hope of the outdoor life shared between Ferguson and his you’ll join us. wife Jane, who died tragically in a canoeing accident in northern Ontario in 2005, and a chronicle of the mending, uplifting power of nature. Confronting his —BIG SKY COMMUNITY LIBRARY unthinkable loss, Ferguson set out to fulfill Jane’s final wish: the scattering of her ashes in five remote, wild locations they loved and shared. The act of the carry home allows Ferguson the opportunity to ruminate on their life together as well as explore deeply the impact- ful presence of nature in all of our lives. Theirs was a love borne of wild places, and “The Carry Home” offers a powerful glimpse into how the Check out “The Carry Home,” this winter’s One natural world can be a critical prompt for moving Book Big Sky selection available at the Big Sky through cycles of immeasurable grief, how bereave- Community Library at the end of this month. ment can turn to wonder, and how one man rediscov-

Futbol fans Big Sky Futbol Club receives $8,000 in grants

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sponsored by LONE PEAK LOOKOUT B1 January 10, 2019 Arts A polished joie de vivre Grammy Award-winning contemporary classical ensemble heading to Big Sky January 19

“We’re playing a new piece by Viet Cuong called “Electric Aroma” that is a piece that is full of whimsy and excitement. It totally embodies the spirit of Eighth Blackbird. It comes from a quote by Pablo Picasso that is in and of itself whimsical and evocative– sort of that nothing is ever what it seems to be. It takes you on this very picturesque journey that is very upbeat and exciting.”

Eighth Blackbird performs at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center on January 19. The dynamic contemporary ensemble was hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “one of the smartest, most dynamic contemporary classical ensembles on the planet.” PHOTO COURTESY EIGHTH BLACKBIRD

BY JANA BOUNDS NJ: Before I joined the group, I was really hungry be playing one movement of the piece at our concert [email protected] for a chamber music home. I felt satisfied in terms of in Big Sky. The piece is very rhythmically challenging composing and teaching, but I was really looking for home – super rhythmically challenging. I had never played it I had the recent opportunity to chat with Nathalie with performing – a group of people I could really find before, never seen it before. I remember that we played Joachim, flutist in the four-time Grammy Award-winning camaraderie with and share my excitement for chamber through it. The group itself is a well-oiled machine. It felt ensemble Eighth Blackbird. The group, which pushes music with. I think the best thing about me joining the amazing. It was really easy to work on something – read the boundaries of contemporary classical music, is set to group was getting to see other people who had just as through something – that was really challenging but be perform at Warren Miller Performing Arts Center January much excitement for what we do but also a little bit of able to follow clearly and feel I could lead clearly. It was 19. not shying away from risk: really willing to go there like having a great dance partner the first time you dance Critically-acclaimed Eighth Blackbird is hailed as a artistically and dream really big and have audacious ideas with someone. There’s just chemistry there. That moment dynamic group of musicians which pushes the envelope that we could really dive into together– sort of capturing showed me this was going to be a great place for me to be. for musical innovation. The Big Sky show will be the big the essence of that. That’s a hard thing to do for a group kick-off for the group’s 2019 tour which Joachim said is that’s been together 20-plus years at this point. To find that LPL: What should patrons of the January 19 show set to be incredibly hectic. Regardless, she is excited about excitement still here has been really amazing to me. expect? the show as her first visit Big Sky. In fact, she invites locals Beyond that sense of whimsy and excitement for what NJ: Our program in Big Sky is one that we are super to contact the group on their Facebook page and let them we do, there’s also such a high degree of excellence. I excited about. It will be very vibrant and has something for know what can’t be missed in the area. think often times you see groups that have a great idea of everybody, including a new modernized take on the Bryce excitement but are not committed enough to really put Dessner tradition of the American murder ballad, which is Here's what we discussed. together something that feels super polished and excellent. like a folk tradition. Being in the mountains in Montana is Or, you’ll have a group that is very polished and amazing sort of the perfect setting for them. You get a great sense of Lone Peak Lookout: Your group is known for pushing but has sort of lost their joie de vivre. I feel like Eighth Americana from them. the envelope. How important is it to you and the group to Blackbird really does embody both of those things in a We’re playing a new piece by Viet Cuong called continue doing so? wonderful way that motivates us all and also keeps us light “Electric Aroma” that is a piece that is full of whimsy Nathalie Joachim: I don’t know that it’s an agenda, and having fun at the same time. and excitement. It totally embodies the spirit of Eighth per se, but I do know that we really like to engage in Blackbird. It comes from a quote by Pablo Picasso that projects that we are all excited about, and if not all of LPL: There is an intimacy to chamber music. How did is in and of itself whimsical and evocative¬– sort of that us then somebody in the group has a deep excitement you know it was right: there was a click; you found your nothing is ever what it seems to be. It takes you on this for: commissioning a specific composer or trying to do home? very picturesque journey that is very upbeat and exciting. something creative in a way that was never done before. I NJ: My answer will probably be really different than We have a theater piece by Chicago-based composer by think that we all appreciate seeing that in each other. We some of the founding members. For them I think it Jessie Marino. That’s a piece for two performers. I’ll let that appreciate feeding that in each other. was more they were young, they started making small one be a surprise for folks to figure out what is happening. I think we end up pushing the envelope because we commitments to one other like, ‘Let’s see what happens It is super theatrical. It definitely brings out the love of our allow ourselves to dream, and then we support one another if we play concerts for a year.’ They found a sense of theater side. in making those things happen. I think it’s more about camaraderie. The group was actually put together by a We’re also playing a beautiful and somber piece by making work that we are really invested in and excited teacher at Oberlin who runs the contemporary music Sarah Kirkland Snider. The name of the peace is “You’re about, and that leads to kind of audacious work which ensemble there. He was meant to conduct the group, but free.” It’s just beautiful – her music has a way of being is an interesting thing. I don’t think that we set out to be he couldn’t make it to any of the rehearsals, so they just transporting in a way that’s so somber, reflective and provocative. I don’t think we set out to push the envelope decided to go without a conductor and found out that that beautiful. in any way. But I think that slowly, over time, when you are was really fun. So, they sort of got plopped together in Just those four pieces alone really offer a lot of contrast. supporting each other about ideas that you’re dreaming of this funny way but then instantly became friends. It was What’s exciting about our show in Big Sky is there is truly that may or may not be possible – that ‘Will you go there actually a series of small commitments that led to now, a something for everyone – right down to a hoedown in with me?’ – to have a team that really does that together long legacy of decades of playing with one another. the middle of the Dessner. I think that everyone will find results in work that I think is really, really exciting and For me, I knew it was an excellent fit when I first something to love. The program is just a ball of fun, really. that people are invigorated by. met the group during my audition. Playing with Eighth It will be hard to not find something you like. So, we hope Blackbird for me really fit like a glove. They actually threw that people will come out. I really think that it will be a LPL: What separates Eighth Blackbird from other a curveball at me and had me sight read a piece that was great time. musical ensembles? written for the ensemble by David Lang of which we will

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"Expect to be blown on the stage with some chocolates from La "I remember them from back performance included away!" was what Pam Flach synchronized footwork, Châtelaine out of Bozeman. in the 80s when they came the piano, guitars Helms, a musician himself, said to me as she recounted which really added During the break I had from gospel roots, and that and keyboard. Take6’s mentioned, "I didn't know how much she loved the excitement to the music. the chance to chat with Jim tonight their harmonies were voices alone are amazing the music but loved the Take 6 show that graced the At one point I think I Salestrom, a music legend in so tight it created one big instruments I would love to rhythm and beats." His Warren Miller Performing even saw one of them play this town who has worked beautiful rainbow of sound." listen to all night long, yet it brother, 13-year-old George Arts Center back in 2015. I an air tambourine, I was with the likes of Dolly Parton I couldn't agree with him was fun to hear them mix it Helms said, "I was amazed at figured, if WMPAC invites a SO excited! They got the up and include some other the music that I never knew performance back a second audience involved, clapping sounds which complemented existed." time, you know it's going to along to the beat, and at their music beautifully. As always, thank you for be amazing! some points even singing "I have never seen the entire Take 6 paid tribute to supporting and enjoying the Walking into the WMPAC back some of the lyrics. some amazing singers from arts! Hope to see you January on the evening of January I love male voices and a audience jump up so fast to give a the past that have inspired 19 at the Eighth Blackbird 5, I was excited to see this cappella music, yet I really them but are no longer with performance, I feel we are all all-male a cappella group. I enjoy some instruments and standing ovation as when Take 6 us. That included a medley in for a real treat! knew I would love them, but variety as well. I was excited of about 18 different Michael when it was all said (sang!) to see the piano, a couple finished their last song. They came Jackson songs that I thought For show listings and and done, I enjoyed them so of guitars and a keyboard was really fun. to purchase tickets visit much more than I thought I on stage. Though, the first out for an encore, a traditional I have never seen the warrenmillerpac.org. would. half of the show had no entire audience jump up What I expected was six instruments, other than a cappella Alleluia course, no so fast to give a standing Big Sky local and arts guys, in front of static mic their amazing voices, which ovation as Take 6 finished connoisseur Garon the stands, all wearing the same I quickly realized was all we clapping, no snapping, no drums their last song. They Fabulous has attended more dark suit: white collared really needed. came out for an encore, a than 40 performances at the shirts with the same tie. Even the intermission was not even mics. It was such a traditional a cappella Alleluia Warren Miller Performing That was not the case. They fun, with great conversations course, no clapping, no Arts Center. ABOVE came out all wearing white about how attendees were beautiful way to end the evening. snapping, no drums not even PHOTO BY ELENA ROSE sneakers and outfits ranging loving the show. Great wine mics. It was such a beautiful PHOTOGRAPHY from jeans and a hoodie to a was served by By Word and John Denver. I asked him more! way to end the evening. three-piece suite. of Mouth, accompanied what his thoughts were on During the opening I sat next to the Helms They danced around by beautiful and delicious the show and he said to me, song of the second the family. Ten-year-old Will

Take 6 performers get the crowd in on the action on January 5 at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center. It was their second time performing at the WMPAC, and according to attendees, they did not disappoint. PHOTO BY JANA BOUNDS

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2019 Montana legislative session underway Montana Medicaid: Repeal or expansion? Both carry costs

spina bifida. She is paralyzed Mykal wants to work, but he’s are already talking about fiscal analysts estimate it would draft of the Medicaid Reform and uses a wheelchair. Her not guaranteed a living wage. possible changes to Medicaid, cost the state $59 million to and Integrity Act in January. It partner of 17 years is 38-year- The eligibility requirements are with solutions ranging from continue Medicaid expansion will likely include requirements old Mykal, who has Asperger’s disincentives for Mykal to make repealing expansion to over the next two budget years. that some recipients work syndrome and suffers from more money because he’ll lose restricting enrollment and other But Senate President Scott or perform some kind of back pain and other ailments. subsidized health care services, ways to cut costs. Sales, R-Bozeman, said Bullock’s community service. Buttrey Medicaid, the state-federal but won’t be able to cover them For Senate Minority Leader tax increases are a non-starter said there will be exceptions partnership that helps some himself. Jon Sesso, D-Butte, passing for him. He said he’s not but added that everyone should of Montana’s poor with health Health care or work? expansion was a giant step inclined to vote for expansion have “some skin in the game.” care costs, has always covered This was a common worry forward for Montana. He said because Montanans cannot “It has to be a Montana- Julie. But Mykal wasn’t able to for a group of 13 people who the rising health care costs afford the program in the long flavored solution,” Buttrey said. get coverage for himself until gathered recently at Missoula’s need addressing, but providing run. Democratic leaders like the 2105 Legislature expanded Partnership Health Center access to through government “I think (Bullock’s proposal) Sesso are supportive, though he The Montana legislative session Medicaid. for a meeting of the center’s programs is the right thing to is a little tone-deaf, especially was reluctant to predict how the will run from January 7 to May Before qualifying, Patient Council. Director Laurie do. after the defeat of I-185,” Sales state would pay for it. 1, 2019. Journalism students Mykal used the emergency Francis led the meeting at the “It’s who we are, taking care said. Meanwhile, Mykal and at the University of Montana room for treatment of his center, where 43 percent of its of each other,” Sesso said. That’s the same stance Sales Julie Funk anxiously await the have been providing legislative gastroesophageal reflux 16,000 patients live at or below Since 2015, the federal took in 2015, as did many outcome. Julie will be able to coverage to newspapers since disease. The condition could the federal poverty level. government has paid for 100 Republicans who voted against stay on Medicaid no matter 1990. Here is the first of several be treated at a less expensive “We treat the ramifications percent of Montana’s Medicaid expansion. Sales said costs what, but Mykal’s health care articles from UM students we’ll clinic, but not without of poverty all day long,” Francis expansion. If the Legislature remain a big concern. Another, future is uncertain. be including in the Lookout, insurance. Mykal said he said. extends it, the feds would pay he added, is a lack of work “If Medicaid (expansion) which will take a look at knew it was an inappropriate Since Medicaid expansion, for 90 percent, leaving state requirements for those who are fails, I won’t get coverage,” he lawmaking considerations on use of the ER. the center’s number of lawmakers to determine where able. said. topics ranging from gun use to “I had to count on the uninsured patients has dropped the additional 10 percent will Heading in the legislative This story was written for taxes, DUIs, infrastructure and hospital to swallow the bill,” from over 50 percent to 20 come from. debate, the politics on Medicaid the University of Montana’s more. Mykal said. percent, she added. This November Initiative 185 expansion aren’t entirely Community News Service, Through expansion, Mykal That not surprising. pitched that question to voters, polarized. Medicaid expansion which features coverage from has been received treatment Statewide enrollment in who rejected it by over 27,000 passed in 2015 when a faction of students at UM’s School of BY SHAYLEE RAGAR for his back pain and gets Montana’s Medicaid expansion votes. The measure would have Republicans joined Democrats, Journalism. Editors with Community News Service - UM preventative care. He is enrolled program has surpassed what paid for expansion by increasing and that’s a possible scenario for questions about this story may School of Journalism in an online service, Career lawmakers predicted when taxes on tobacco products. the 2019 session too. contact reporter Shaylee Ragar Step, and will complete training the bill was enacted in 2015. Bullock’s plan and Ed Buttrey, a Great Falls ([email protected]) Mykal and Julie Funk for work in medical billing or Expanding it beyond 2019 opposition Republican, carried the bill four or supervisor Dennis Swibold underestimated the cost of coding in February. would mean higher costs to In his budget proposal, years ago when he was in the (dennis.swibold@umontana. housing when they moved to “It’s exciting and it’s scary,” the state, though the federal Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock Senate. Now in the House, Rep. edu). Missoula three years ago and Mykal said. government provides most of is requesting new taxes on Buttrey plans to carry it again. spent six months living in their It’s scary because the the money. things like hotel rooms, rental He said he’s confident expansion car. increased income may cost the In the run-up to the 2019 cars and liquor to pay for can pass – with some tweaks. Julie, 38, was born with couple benefits and services. legislative session, legislators Medicaid expansion. Legislative Buttrey plans to release a LONE PEAK LOOKOUT B5 January 10, 2019 THIS IS MONTANA The Madison River: Explorers and an earthquake

BY RICK AND SUSIE its birthplace in the Grebe Lake nearly one-mile long section GRAETZ, THE UNIVERSITY area northwest of the Grand of the north-facing flank of OF MONTANA Canyon of the Yellowstone, it a mountain, whose crest was takes a wild ride through two about 1,300 feet above the river On September 19, 1870, after geyser basins, several rapids, floor, had broken loose and more than a month exploring and a dramatic 84-foot plunge moved across the canyon as a the future Yellowstone National off of Gibbon Falls before sheet. The momentum of the Park, the Washburn Expedition rendezvousing with the Firehole slide was such that its front rode camped in the shadow of River to form the Madison about 400 feet up the opposite 7,560-foot National Park River. canyon wall. Twenty-eight Mountain. Here on the grassy The newly made Madison people were killed, 19 of them meadows surrounding the begins its 150-mile run by entombed beneath the landslide. Madison River's inception at the passing herds of bison and The Madison Valley was confluence of the Firehole and elk as it meanders west to blocked by the slide and the Gibbon rivers, they discussed northwest before crossing out of waves that crested Hebgen Dam the need to protect this magical the Park and resting briefly in and the water which is normally and wondrous place. Hebgen and Quake lakes, site of released through the spillway Cornelius Hedges, in the Hebgen Lake earthquake. began to build up on the east agreement with his fellow On August 17, 1959, at side of the rock and rubble wall; explorers, remarked that the about 11:37 p.m., the ground in and Quake Lake began to form. land should be preserved the area of Hebgen Lake began By August 31, it was five miles as a national park for the to pitch and tremble; a major long, 150 feet deep and rising by public and that any private 7.5 earthquake was underway. nine feet daily. On September 9, ownership of the land would be Man-made structures moved, only 22 days after the quake and inappropriate. split apart and some collapsed. just as the waters were reaching After returning to Montana For almost 12 hours, the usually the top of the dam, a one-mile- Territory, the participants of placid water in Hebgen Lake long spillway was finished and a the Washburn party wrote began to slosh back and forth ruinous flood averted. ABOVE: Highway 287 slid into Hebgen Lake during the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake, displacing massive newspaper and magazine like a tidal wave. The first few Check back next week for amounts of water into the Madison River. NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE PHOTO articles and gave speeches in breakers, estimated to be 20-feet part two of this series. support of their findings. This high, were large enough to flow BELOW: The picturesque Madison River. PHOTO BY RICK AND SUSIE GRAETZ prompted the US Government over the dam. to sponsor the Hayden Surveys A few miles downstream that led to President Ulysses in the Madison Canyon, part Grant on March 1, 1872 signing of the mountainside, shattered an act creating Yellowstone by the tremor, began to fall National Park, the world and away. The avalanche, with a nation’s first national park. terrible roaring and grinding The Madison River carries noise, crushed and buried the distinction of beginning campers, cars and trailers. Folks from the same location where tell of being knocked down the idea to establish Yellowstone by a violent air blast and then developed. being engulfed by a huge wave The Firehole River begins of water displaced from the its journey on the Madison Madison River. Plateau and Continental Divide As repeated aftershocks just south of Old Faithful near shook the area, boulders and Shoshone Lake. From there it rock falls continued to assault heads north, gathering steam the survivors throughout the and speed as it maneuvers night. It wasn’t until daylight, through three geyser basins. that the immensity of the As the Gibbon River leaves landslide became apparent. A

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g A caller reported that a barking dog at a neighboring location January 3, 2019 has been an ongoing issue for them. The caller was vague and unhelpful in providing the exact location of the barking dog; a g deputy was unable to locate it. A non-injury accident on Gallatin Road near Swan Creek was backing up traffic at 5:30 a.m. g A hit-and-run was reported in a Big Sky Resort parking lot. g A Montana Department of Transportation employee picked up a 28-year-old man from the side of Gallatin Road at around 7:15 g Deputy presence was requested at a Yellowstone Club New Year’s Eve event. a.m. The man stated that his parents had left him behind when he got out of their vehicle to use the bathroom. He could not provide their names or phone numbers. g A call relating to drugs was taken at 10 p.m. from a Black Eagle Road location. g A man wanted to provide additional information regarding an accident that occurred on New Year’s Eve which a deputy had witnessed. January 1, 2019 Ski into our slope-side loca tion to g A man meeting with his probation officer wanted to know get back on your feet in no time. g Deputies helped a business owner assist an intoxicated and where the Big Sky Sheriff’s Office was so that they could meet physically disabled man in leaving the business and in loading a there. He was advised to contact his probation officer. shuttle which would take him to his destination at 12:30 a.m.

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Ousel Falls Trail is a popular Big Sky hike no matter the season. This picturesque bridge takes hikers across the South Fork of the West Fork of the Gallatin River, and is covered in plaques with the names of supporters of the Big Sky Community Organization which manages the park and trail. PHOTO BY JOLENE PALMER BIG SKY Living

9 a.m. Sixth Annual International Thursday, January 10 Women’s Ski Day hosted by SheJumps Meet at the Madison Base Area. Women from January 14 12 p.m. Free workout: Peak360 at Lone all around the world are invited to get together Monday, Peak Physical Therapy to celebrate adventures in snow and the power PEAK360 is a group workout designed for 3:30 p.m. Live music: Lauren & Jeff at of female camaraderie by having fun on and off Big Sky Resort’s Montana Jack anyone that wants to learn how to improve the mountain. their performance outside of the gym through increased strength, mobility, and stability. This, 4 p.m. Live music: Mike Haring at Big the final session, is stabilizer strength: focusing Sky Resort’s Carabiner Lounge on the smaller muscles that keep our bodies safe when we inevitably encounter something 4:30 p.m. Live music: Mathias at Big Sky unexpected. Come learn how to stay injury free Don’t miss musical legend and Big Sky local Resort’s Chet’s Bar while getting after it outside the gym. For more Jim Salestrom as he performs at the Gallatin info call 995-4522. Riverhouse Grill on January 12. PHOTO January 15 COURTESY JIM SALESTROM Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. Live music: Kent Johnson at 9 a.m. Community engagement: Gallatin Big Sky Resort’s Montana Jack 6:30 p.m. Live music: Jim Salestrom at County Commission weekly meeting the Gallatin Riverhouse Grill Commissioners Joe Skinner, Don Seifert and 4 p.m. Live music: Kenny Diamond at Big Emmy Award-winning songwriter and singer Scott MacFarlane meet every Tuesday at 9 Sky Resort’s Carabiner Lounge SheJumps’ mission is to increase participation Jim Salestrom has been writing and recording of women and girls in outdoor activities. That a.m. Care to listen in? Meetings are streamed music since he was 13. He has performed includes an event in Big Sky on January 12 – live and recorded online at the commission 4 p.m. Al-Anon at Big Sky Chapel for four U.S. presidents, at the White House, the International Women’s Ski Day. It’s one website, www.gallatin.mt.gov. Older meetings Al-Anon is for people who are worried about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and at the of many events of its kind being held across are also available to check out online. someone with a drinking problem. Supreme Court for his friend Justice Sandra the country that day. PHOTO COURTESY Day O’Connor. He has appeared on the Tonight SHEJUMPS 3:30 p.m. Live music: Mathias at Big Sky 4:30 p.m. Lauren & Jeff at Big Sky Resort’s Show with Johnny Carson three times and the Resort’s Montana Jack Chet’s Bar Academy Awards show, as well as two HBO Noon to 1 p.m. Ninth Annual Marty specials 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays Downtown in the Pavelich Invitational hockey pre-game at January 11 Town Center Friday, the Town Center ice rink 8:30 p.m. Live music: Mike & Kali at Big Stop working for the weekend and immerse Kids compete in a match to start out the annual Sky Resort’s Carabiner Lounge yourself in the Big Sky life. Head to the Town 3:30 p.m. Live music: Diamond at Big hockey tradition. Sky Resort’s Montana Jack Center to enjoy specials, events and more. 2 p.m. Ninth Annual Marty Pavelich January 13 4 p.m. Live music: Mike Haring at Big Sunday, 8:30 p.m. Live music: Lauren & Brian at Invitational hockey game at the Town Big Sky Resort’s Carabiner Lounge Sky Resort’s Carabiner Lounge Center ice rink 8 a.m. St. Joseph’s of Big Sky Catholic Mass at Big Sky Chapel 4:30 p.m. Live music: Tom Murphy at Big Wednesday, January 16 Sky Resort’s Chet’s Bar 9:30 a.m. All Saints in Big Sky service at Big Sky Chapel 4 p.m. Live music: Kali Armstrong at Big 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Lone Peak Big Horn A shared ministry of the Episcopal and Sky Resort’s Carabiner Lounge varsity basketball games Lutheran churches. Cheer on your youth b-ballers at this home game against West Yellowstone. Girls play at 4:30 p.m. Live music: Brian & Ben at Big 11 a.m. Big Sky Christian Fellowship Sky Resort’s Chet’s Bar 5:30 p.m., boys at 7 p.m. service at Big Sky Chapel 7 p.m. Free class: Awareness 6:30 p.m. Live music: Mathias at Gallatin 1:30 p.m. Big Sky Resort Ministries non- Riverhouse Grill Wednesdays at Santosha Wellness denominational church service under Center Head to Town Center ice rink to check out the the Powder Seeker chairlift Join Crystal Rader for a Weekly lecture on 7 p.m. Bar Olympics at the Lone Peak annual Marty Pavelich Invitational on January Meet at the logwood cross for a 20-minute different meditation types, techniques, followed Brewery Loft 12. PHOTO COURTESY BIG SKY SKATING service with Chaplain Minister Bradford by a guided practice. Santosha is located Jameson, the Lone Peak Brewery and AND HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Lartigue. upstairs at 169 Snowy Mountain Circle. Taphouse present an evening of games with the family. For the adults there’s shuffleboard, 3 p.m. Big Sky Resort Ministries non- darts, beer pong, and more. Plus, bring in the 3:30 p.m. Live music: Diamond at Big denominational church service at the kiddos to play foosball, corn hole, and beer Sky Resort’s Montana Jack top of the Six Shooter lift (water!) pong. Drink specials available. Meet at the logwood cross for a 20-minute 4:30 p.m. Live music: Lone Mountain service with Chaplain Minister Bradford 10 p.m. Live music: Hannah & Zander at Trio at Big Sky Resort’s Chet’s Bar Lartigue. Choppers Grub & Pub 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Lone Peak Big Horn 3:30 p.m. Stumpy Sundays at 10 p.m. Karaoke at Big Sky Resort’s varsity basketball games Scissorbills Saloon Montana Jack Cheer on your youth b-ballers at this home Make it a Sunday tradition. game against Sheridan. Girls play at 5:30 p.m., boys at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 12