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BY DAVID MADISON [email protected] t’s resort tax allocation time 2017-2018 funded 22 percent and the five-member Big of a request from the Jack Sky Resort Area District Creek Preserve and 89 percent IBoard is reading through a stack of applications from local groups, nonprofits and The Big Sky public officials looking to fund future projects and operations Community through the rest of the year and Housing Trust has beyond. requested $2.7 On June 4, applicants will appear in front of the board at million “to expand the Warren Miller Performing homeownership Arts Center during the annual Q&A session, when the for the Big Sky community’s priorities will workforce.” be articulated and parsed. The Q&A is a prelude to final decisions by the board about of the funds requested by Visit how to allocate $7.8 million Big Sky. Last year, the Wildlife in resort tax revenue. In all, Conservation Society (WCS) the board is reviewing 26 asked for $236,652 and the applications totaling $10.2 Beehive Basin HOA wanted million in requested funding. $10,000. Both received zero That means at least $2.4 million dollars. in requests will go unfunded. This year, the WCS is The board has the discretion back with a $75,000 ask “to to partially fund applications. test, evaluate and market a He’s only been flying for a couple of years, but local tile setter Todd Zimmerman appears right at home cutting through the morning mist as For instance, the resort tax certification program for bear- he scouts the LZ at Community Park. The grass on the soccer field is covered with morning dew, allowing him to slide in for a smooth landing. appropriations for fiscal year friendly stewardship in Big Check out more photos at lonepeaklookout.com. PHOTO BY DAVID MADISON Winging it | 15 Resort tax | 3 A fresh set of eyes Dorsey Addicks competes in LPGA Big Sky locals start Yellowstone National Park guide service

BY JOLENE PALMER [email protected] Andrea Saari’s favorite Yellowstone hike is a trail f you ask Denise Wade what her favorite originating near the continental divide. It’s home place in Yellowstone National Park is, she’d to the headwaters of the Gallatin River. be hard pressed to tell you. “And it’s spectacular back there,” she said. I “If I told ya I’d have to kill ya,” she jokes, since “We’ve found grizzly tracks that are just as many know, favorite spots in the 2.2 million- ginormous, and wolf tracks. It’s such a beautiful acre park usually have the least people around. part of the river.” It’s also magical cross-country But Wade will happily discuss some of her ski terrain. fondest memories of the park, the first coming “There are so many places where you can to mind being a cross-country ski trip she was go and be the only person there,” Wade said guiding near Old Faithful in a thick stand of of Yellowstone in the winter. “I find that really pines. phenomenal and profound. It could be just me, “And out of nowhere came 40 bison, walking and whoever I’m with that day, and we’re the one behind the other, right on the trail we were only people of 7.5 billion in the world that are skiing on,” she recalled. The skiers had to jump out there.” off the trail into deep snow and hide behind Both Wade and Saari have been guiding trees, watching as calmly as possible while the trips in and around Yellowstone for years. whole herd trotted by. “Having those big, brown They’ve worked together with the Road Scholar eyes looking at you, as they walked by, was really organization, in which guides take groups into something.” the wild for week-long experiences. While leading trips with the Road Scholars, the two found their guiding styles are compatible, and decided to join forces to form Big Sky PHOTO BY RICH ADDICKS “There are so many places Adventures & Tours. The new guide service aims where you can go and be the to bring Big Sky visitors down to the park for an Daughter of CONTENTS informative, fun experience in a place that often only person there.” can be overwhelming to newcomers. The “crazy crayon lady” of Mountain Village...... 2 proud parents Vote! Don’t let democracy down...... 4 —Denise Wade, offering hope “While guiding here over the years we found there really is a niche of guests coming to Big Sky Rich and Lori New cowork space in Westfork Meadows...... 4 to those who find Yellowstone who are really wanting to learn about the whole Dry cleaning drop-off opens...... 5 National Park hopelessly Yellowstone-Big Sky ecosystem,” Wade said. “And Addicks goes How to check in about the substation...... 5 so we are really trying to put an emphasis on Reasoning behind open space bond...... 5 overcrowded Scouts clear way for wildlife...... 6 t h at .” pro Big Sky Adventures & Tours will focus on the Where to spot owls in YNP...... 7 west side of the park, but will branch out to meet How to deal with a vole outbreak...... 7 Season wrap-ups for tennis, golf and javelin...... 10 Crossword...... 12 Yellowstone guides | 3 Addicks | 15 Big Sky Living: How to fight mine waste...... 16

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There are challenges when making art with a hairdryer. Marin Palmer’s old model used to spark when she used it for too long, and her boyfriend comes home wondering why the apartment feels like a sauna. But it’s all worthwhile—the melted crayons form a unique The Wild Unknown Part 2 look that’s difficult to duplicate with other methods. PHOTO BY JOLENE PALMER

BY JOLENE PALMER Palmer, who works in mountain operations aunts are professional artists, and she recalls [email protected] at Big Sky Resort, came to Big Sky from Michigan growing up with art as a pastime. “Yeah, I buy a lot of crayons. I’m where she worked for Boyne Country Sports. In “It was like, ‘Oh, you’re bored? Make rayons, a heat gun and a hairdryer might a crazy crayon lady.” 2013, her boss invited her to tag along on a trip to something,” she said, harking back to her youth. not scream “art!” but it turns out this Big Sky, which she eagerly accepted. “So, it’s always been a thing.” —Big Sky artist Marin Palmer, combination, paired with an artistically “I was like, ‘Yeah, that would be awesome. Yes, Before delving into the world of Crayola- Cinclined operator, are the tools it takes to create laughing about her wax obsession I do want to do that,’” she recalled. “And when creations, Palmer said she worked a lot in vibrant canvases with themes like starry skies, hot I came out, I had a really awesome time. The acrylics. She used them to make the paintings of springs and sunsets. mountain blew my mind.” Lone Peak-esque mountains that now grace her You can find Marin Palmer doing just that She progressed to a method she found to work That summer she secured a job at Big Sky living room wall. in her apartment in the Mountain Village—the better—shaving “little vegetable peels” of the Resort at the newly opened Lone Peak Logo shop. “These were from my first summer here, when hum of the gun and drier emanating from the crayons onto a canvas, melting them with an Five years later, she’s still working there, living I was just in awe of the peak, which is right out doorway. She started making art this way two or industrial “high heat, no wind” gun, and finally— near the mountain and creating art in her cozy there. So, I’d just go out and paint it,” she said. so years ago, the colorful creations progressing in the fun part—using a hairdryer to push the colors apartment, which she shares with her boyfriend Then came the crayons. Early on she started theme and style as she continues to hone in her around. and two cats, Milligan and Daugherty. by drawing a picture with them, followed by unique skill. “It’s really neat how it ends up blending An affinity for art is in Palmer’s blood—her using a blow dryer to smooth out the lines. together,” said Palmer as she demonstrated the process, slowly moving the heat gun across the canvas, the slivers of crayons turning to colorful little puddles. “I can’t really get that with brushes.” Finished, the image becomes the northern lights reflecting off of water. To add some sparkle and shine to her art, Palmer uses glitter and shimmer crayons, as Big Sky, well as copper dust she got from a friend. She Montana also adds stars that glow in the dark as well as LONELONE PEAK PEAK LOOKOUT LOOKOUT shadowy silhouettes that have become a sort of niche for her. Established in 1982 “I don’t think I made this up,” Palmer said BIG SKY, MONTANA of the crayon art, “but I also didn’t get the idea Publishers: from someone else. So, I don’t claim it as my Susanne Hill & Erin Leonard own, but it’s something I’ve sort of evolved.” Sales/Circulation Director: Palmer said people at the craft store see Rachel Anderson, [email protected] her buying crayons so often they assumed she Editor: was a teacher. She’s continually re-upping her David Madison, [email protected] supply, and to get some of the unique colors Reporter: she has to buy the “outrageous pack” with Jolene Palmer, [email protected] nearly 200 crayons. She said she’s looking into Designer: wholesale options, since some colors are more Ginger Lynch useful than others. “Yeah, I buy a lot of crayons,” she said, Editorial Policy 500 Words and other guest editorials are intended to acquaint glancing at the many tubs filled with them at our readers with different viewpoints on matters of public her art station. “I’m a crazy crayon lady.” importance. Guest editorials and letters to the editor reflect the Beyond painting, Palmer’s other art form opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion is jewelry. For some pieces, she uses garnets of the editor or the staff of Lone Peak Lookout. and sapphires she found at gem mines around Press Release Policy Southwest Montana. 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Resort tax from 1 Sky, and to explore adaptations to the bear smart month but EVER.” Workforce housing is one kind of refurbish a 10-year-old Ford Medtec ambulance certification program.” Continued growth in the local resort economy infrastructure discussed during a candidate and cover operating costs associated with In its application, Visit Big Sky notes how, increases demand for affordable workforce forum on April 2, when tax board hopeful “tourism driven emergency incident growth.” “In 2017-2018, Big Sky experienced its most housing. That’s why the Big Sky Community Buzz Davis said, “The number one theme is “BSFD is asking for financial support for our epic winter season on record with skier visits Housing Trust applied for $2.7 million in resort infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure.” capital expenditures to offset the impact of visitor surpassing 500,000 for the first time ever. In tax funding “to expand homeownership for the Davis ended up losing by 14 votes to new generated activity,” states the department in its direct correlation, resort tax collections in the Big Sky workforce, place limitations on short- resort tax board member Steve Johnson, but resort tax application, describing how in Big Sky, month of February 2018 alone exceeded $1 term rentals, and provide resources to bank land his point about infrastructure being a priority “some 60 percent of the department’s activities million, up 15 percent year over year from 2017, or acquire projects to create as many as 52 new remains true. The upcoming Q&A will likely are for people who do not live in Big Sky.” again, the highest on record not just for the affordable housing units for homeowners.” include discussion about what is and is not Those activities spiked significantly this ski considered critical infrastructure. season, when in March 2018 incidents were up During the April candidate forum, 23.5 percent over the previous year—which was new tax board member Sarah Blechta 32.5 percent more than the year before that. listed her priorities like this: “Public “Historically, the top awards over the life safety, infrastructure and then of the resort tax here have gone to the fire tourism. Without the tourism-based department, transportation, the chamber and areas we can’t bring in resort tax. But Visit Big Sky, BSCO (Big Sky Community in order to have the tourism, we need Organization), the sheriff, water and sewer and to have the infrastructure.” then some other stuff,” said Johnson during the Funding for public safety is April candidate forum. “As I look at that, clearly found in applications from the infrastructure requests are among and remain Big Sky Fire Department, Big Sky priorities.” Search and Rescue and the Big Sky Johnson and Blechta will join Kevin Germain, Transportation District, which would Jamie Kabisch and Board Chair Mike Scholz at use its $700,000 request to reduce the the June 4 Q&A. In a statement released after the number of cars clogging roads in Big May 8 election, Scholz said, “Congratulations Sky and in the Gallatin Canyon. to both Sarah Blechta and Steve Johnson on Big Sky Search and Rescue is being elected to the Big Sky Resort Tax Board. asking for $25,000 to fund “daily The board welcomes them and looks forward to operations and training, for working together to better serve the community. excavation costs to expand the Their knowledge of the community and desire parking and driveway area, and to help build a better community is recognized for replacement of climbing ropes, and valued by the residents of Big Sky. The board upgrades to GPS units as well as the would also like to thank Ginna Hermann and purchase of satellite GPS Tracking Heather Budd for their past service and Buz It’s go time for the new and existing resort tax board members. On June 4 at 1 p.m., funding applicants will come Units (SPOTS).” Davis and Craig Smit for their candidacy.” before the board for a Q&A about their applications. The board will then make funding decisions during a June 18 With its $952,472 request, the meeting, which starts at 6 p.m. Big Sky Fire Department hopes to

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a client’s interests. landscape, and the longer that stays with “A lot of people who come to Big Sky and want them. Hopefully for the rest of their lives.” to see Yellowstone want to see and do as much as They’ve also partnered with they can. But they also want to do a lot of things Yellowstone’s head wolf biologist, since around Big Sky. So we are trying to pack it all in,” they’ll be taking a number of hikes through Wade said, mentioning the itineraries they create the northwest corner of the park where for clients include not-to-be-missed hikes and wolves are often seen, collecting data for restaurants around Big Sky. the wolf program. “We want to allow people to spend time diving While many clients will be visitors to deep, rather than sitting in the car getting from Big Sky, residents can also benefit from point A to point B, and then just being exhausted a trip with Big Sky Adventures & Tours. at the end of it,” Saari said. The guides provide a fresh set of eyes in a Wade and Saari’s clients can even lend a spectacular place that for some locals can scientific hand while they’re out in the field. Big begin to seem commonplace. Sky Adventures & Tours is a NASA and GLOBE “We have a way for you to see Old Observer partner, allowing guests to become Faithful where you do not see the crowds, “citizen scientists” and do things like photograph and it feels like you’re the only person mosquito larvae with a micro lens attached to an seeing it erupt,” Saari said of unique iPhone—or log hot spring temperatures with a experiences clients can expect. “It’s thermometer. That information is then added to knowing those little backdoor ways of scientific databases. experiencing the park where you don’t feel “It’s really a great hands-on thing because like you’re in Disney World.” afterwards you can go online and see where the They also aim to get clients onto the data goes and how it’s applied,” Saari said. park’s hiking trails—an activity many Denise Wade and Andrea Saari—the guides behind the newly launched Big Sky Adventures & Tours. PHOTO Wade agreed, “It’s a great way to really make guests overlook. BY JOLENE PALMER connections for people. They can say, ‘Wow, I’m “That’s one thing that’s so special about really out there doing more than just pointing Yellowstone. It’s largely completely the way backcountry experience.” at something and saying, ‘OK, that’s what that it was when Anglo explorers first came upon it,” trips and packages offered by Big Sky Adventures Wade and Saari, along with their team of is, that’s what that is.’ The more someone gets Wade said. “You just get literally hundreds of feet & Tours, visit bigskyadventuretours.com or check guides, have more than 100 years of experience involved, the more connection they have to the off of those boardwalks, and you’re in a pristine out their Facebook page. under their belts. For more information on the NONSTOP HEALTHCARE

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Get out and June 5 primary a chance to make upVote for past apathy

BY DAVID MADISON [email protected]

lame it on rampant absenteeism these candidates stand on the issues. during the shoulder season. Find it at lonepeaklookout.com. Or maybe the sourness of In Gallatin County, two Republicans Bnational politics turned off local voters. are running for a shot at replacing Mills Whatever the reason, voting during the as county clerk, recorder, surveyor and May 8 school and tax board election in elections administrator. Big Sky wasn’t high on the community’s One of the hopefuls is Laura Miller collective to-do list. Werley, who currently works under In the Madison County portion Mills as the county’s elections office of Big Sky, a paltry 18.86 percent of supervisor. On her campaign website, registered voters cast a ballot, while Werley touts her five years working in 42.34 percent of local voters living in the elections office during a time when Gallatin County chose to participate in the voting process has been “placed democracy. under the microscope both locally and Across Gallatin County, said nationally.” Election Administrator Charlotte Mills, “It is imperative that the person in the turnout was around 36 percent. charge of this office has experience and But Mills said, “We had some school knowledge of election laws and the districts that had over 50 percent critical details which must be followed tu r n out .” to continue to conduct this process Mills said in her 14 years on the job with the integrity and thoroughness she’s been surprised to see how voters needed to keep it above reproach,” pay little attention to local elections, writes Werley. “I am that person.” which have a direct financial impact on Greg P. Metzger brings a technical Republicans Greg P. Metzger and Laura Miller Werley are running for a shot at replacing Charlotte Mills, Gallatin residents and property owners. At the and sales background to the GOP County’s clerk and recorder—who also serves as election administrator. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE METZGER same time, Mills said voters will wait in primary race for clerk and recorder. AND WERLY CAMPAIGN WEBSITES line to cast a ballot for president even He served in the U.S. Navy, worked for after the results have been announced Boeing and is now the general manager by the national media. of Bozeman Fiber, which he describes On June 5, Big Sky voters— as, “A start-up operation to bring high- of Billings is also on the ballot, but she Running against Kelly is Timothy why this party doesn’t have its especially those who skipped the May speed broadband to Bozeman and help dropped out of the race. Adams from Seeley Lake, who pitches own primary ballot. That’s because 8 election—have another chance to our county grow and prosper.” In Gallatin County, Democrats his candidacy like this: “I promise to Libertarian candidates like Francis exercise their constitutional right The winner of this primary race will are not running candidates in the faithfully promote the Green value of Wendt—who wants to represent during the open primary election. It’s face Democrat Eric Semerad, who is races for sheriff, county attorney and ecological stewardship. Growing up in Big Sky in the Montana Senate—are called an open primary because the running unopposed on his party’s June superintendent of schools. On the a timber town in Western Montana, running unopposed. choice of party ballots is left open to 5 ballot. In fact, the only contested race Green Party primary ballot, there are I know full well the value of having Big Sky voters in Gallatin County each voter. This year, voters will receive on the Democratic ballot is for the U.S. even more blank spaces, as the Greens accessible forests as the centerpiece cast their ballots at the 64B precinct. three ballots—from the Republican, House of Representatives. The winner are not running any candidates for of a community. I support the Green Those in Gallatin Gateway vote in the Democratic and Green parties. Then will face GOP Rep. Greg Gianforte, countywide office, but they do have a platform, which states that humans 64C precinct. There, two Republican voters must pick one ballot on which to the incumbent and a Gallatin County contested primary for U.S. Senate. are part of nature, not separate from candidates—Matthew Monforton and cast their votes. resident best known for his Ric Flair Green senate hopeful Steve Kelly it… I will support policies which move Russell Olsen—are on the ballot to Atop the Republican ballot are four approach to media relations. of Bozeman promotes “ecological towards more sustainable energy usage fill the seat of “committee man.” This U.S. Senate candidates running for the Three of the Democratic primary wisdom” and “justice for all” on and agriculture.” position holds voting rights within chance to face incumbent Democratic challengers also hail from Gallatin the Montana Green Party’s website. Big Sky voters who live in Madison the party, while also representing their Sen. Jon Tester in November. They County—John Meyer, Jared Pettinato Looking back on the 2016 election, County will receive a ballot that community at statewide and national are Matt Rosendale, Russ Fagg, Al and Kathleen Williams. They are Kelly writes, “Face it, we have been includes a nursing home levy, but has party conventions. Olszewski and Big Sky’s own Troy joined by Missoula’s Grant Kier and ‘buffaloed.’ Our faith in America’s no local primary contests. Downing. Last week, the Lookout Billing’s John Heenan (more details at leaders and information has shaken us Voters looking to support published a full breakdown of where lonepeaklookout.com). Lynda Moss to the core.” Libertarian candidates might wonder A new way to office CoWork Bozeman becomes Big Sky CoWork

t the start of 2018, Zinovo moved across a few different groups—from locals with attending video conference calls. into its new offices at 27 East Main no room at home for an office to those who In Big Sky, all of it will happen in the building St. in Bozeman. At the same time, it want to leave their spacious residences in Big formerly occupied by Lone Mountain Land Aquietly began owning and operating the shared Sky during the work day and have a formal place Company. workspace business at the same location called where they can get things done. “It definitely has a Big Sky feel with raw logs CoWork Bozeman. Over the last six months, the Then there are the local startups that “need and lots of warmth,” said Distad. “It feels like companies have co-existed and both have seen to scale from one to five to 10 people—without Continues on | 5 growth. Zinovo, a Salesforce software managed having to drop a lot of money,” said Distad, services company, began making small additions who believes these businesses will appreciate to the space such as standup desks, more the flexibility of a month-to-month agreement monitors and TVs for collaboration. running around $300-$500. As for tourists who need to check in “It feels like you are in the with work back Lone Mountain Land Spanish Peaks Lodge—but with home, they can Company’s former digs in pay a daily $50 Westfork Meadows opens a smaller membership fee.” Jonathan Distad, founding partner of Zinovo and rate for a work around July 1 for all kinds —Big Sky CoWork’s Jonathan Big Sky CoWork. PHOTO COURTESY OF BIG space where of business as a cowork SKY COWORK professionals space. INTERIOR PHOTO Distad describing the new can do anything COURTESY OF LMLC, EXTERIOR BY DAVID cowork space in the old Lone includes opening a second location in Big Sky’s from performing MADISON Mountain Land Company’s office Westfork Meadows. It will offer open spaces depositions to in a similar model to the Bozeman location. According to a recent press release, each location will have varying privileges, depending on the membership level members choose. “We have been so warmly welcomed by the “We are elated to see Big Sky CoWork come Bozeman startup community that when we to our community,” said Candace Carr Strauss, found a space for our growing company and CEO of the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce. had the opportunity to carry on the coworking “As an organization that strives to ensure a business it seemed like a win-win,” said Jonathan positive business climate exists for our 400-plus Distad, founding partner of Zinovo who lives in members, we believe Big Sky CoWork will bring Big Sky’s Town Center. much needed resources to our small businesses, Starting June 1, Distad said CoWork Bozeman our ever-increasing number of telecommuters is re-branding as Big Sky CoWork to better and aspiring entrepreneurs.” represent its vision for the business, which Distad believes his customer base is spread LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 5 May 31, 2018

BRIEFS Dry cleaning drop-off station coming to Big Sky Substation meetings continue

Persnickety opens shop June 4 nyone interested Insulated Substation. This in catching up GIS option can be enclosed hemist Doug Porter watching Big Sky grow over the with the latest on to protect the surrounding has owned Bozeman- last decade, and within the last ANorthWestern Energy’s plan viewshed, but it costs more based Persnickety Dry year the number of deliveries to build a new mid-mountain than the traditional and low- CCleaners since 1993. Prior to to the resort town became great substation can drop in on profile traditional options. that he started his first dry enough to warrant a drop-off the June 7 meeting at the Big “The next meeting is going cleaning business in 1977 in station, which will expedite the Sky Water and Sewer District to be focused on looking at Livingston. So, he’s seen his fair cleaning process, closing the conference room at 5:30 p.m. the renderings that are going share of garments come and delivery gap by at least a day. The public is welcome, to be developed,” said Dr. go during his 41 years in the The idea of opening an but the gathering is a work Eric Austin, a facilitator with business. actual dry cleaning facility in session for the “Exploratory MSU’s Burton K. Wheeler “You find everything you Big Sky is not one Porter plans Team,” which is tasked Center. “These meetings are can imagine in pockets. I don’t to pursue. with discussing community very much a working meeting deal with that part of things “It’s highly unlikely you concerns and beginning the for the group. But they are much, but I always hear a lot of could get a functioning dry “analysis and feedback” phase open to the public.” laughter coming from among cleaning plant permitted in of the process, according —DM the staff,” Porter said, noting Big Sky,” Porter said. “And the Persnickety Dry Cleaners was running deliveries to Big Sky six to a NorthWestern website one recent find—$1,200 cash community is too small to days a week this winter. Now it’s opening a new drop-off on June 4. tracking the project. The team left in a piece of clothing owned warrant it.” PHOTO BY JOLENE PALMER is looking at two locations by a local businessman. The Persnickety’s drop off, for the new mid-mountain money, like all found items, was located behind Beehive Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. —JP substation and three design returned to its owner. Brewery, will open Monday, options, including a Gas Porter said he’s been June 4. Business hours will be to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from

A new way to office continued from 4 Ski town fest you are in the Spanish Peaks old space and we couldn’t be spaces in Missoula, Kalispell, Lodge—but with a smaller happier.” Billings or Great Falls if we ideas membership fee. We hope to Both the Bozeman and Big find the right development bring members into a space Sky locations are part of a new partners to work with,” said that always has great coffee, Wi- partnership with Proximity Distad. “Coworking spaces Fi and a common community (www.proximity.space), said are a needed amenity to feel. When our family moved Distad. As part of that, full- communities, especially to Big Sky, this was one of the time members get access to a throughout Montana where we first things people told me the growing network of cowork see so many remote workers. business community needed. sites around the country and We want to enable Montanans We found a great partner world. to ‘work local’ through our with the Lone Mountain Land “As we continue to see this model.” Company to take over their model play out we envision —DM

Open space bond on June 5 ballot

Extend your ski season at Beartooth Basin, while also expanding your entrepreneurial ambitions at etween 2001-2016, ShredX in nearby Red Lodge. PHOTO COURTESY OF BEARTOOTH BASIN Gallatin County’s ed Lodge, Mont., is pretty quiet in the and other influential leaders. Their presentations, population swelled three Btimes faster than the rest of the middle of June, and that’s why Tom 15-minute talks that focus on actionable concepts Winter—the brains behind MadeMT— that businesses and entrepreneurs can apply state. That’s one finding in a saysR it’s the perfect place to bring together a immediately, are free to attend. recent report from Headwaters melting pot of innovators, athletes and ski “We wanted to create an environment that Economics in Bozeman. industry business leaders. inspired ‘a-ha’ moments and the chance to create The report explores what’s At the heart of MadeMT is ShredX, a unique deeper, personal connections,” says Winter, powering the hottest cylinder and free-to-the-public seminar June 15 hosted adding MadeMT and ShredX are complemented in Montana’s economic engine, at the historic Roman Theater in downtown Red by a Freeride World Tour Qualifying (FWQ) showing how over the last Lodge. This event is produced by Montana non- event at Beartooth Basin. This freeride 15 years, personal income profit Friends of the Beartooth All-American competition is expected to attract approximately growth in Gallatin County has Road (FBAAR) and funded by a Yellowstone 100 athletes from across North America. increased at a rate that’s more Country Montana Cultural Tourism and Events MadeMT wraps up with a “Community Ski than twice as robust as other grant. and Ride Day” at Beartooth Basin on Sunday, parts of the state. This year’s ShredX speakers run the gamut June 17 featuring a free, consumer-oriented But the good fortune has come at a cost. Since 1990, 15 from Julie Zell, a former elite professional MadeMT brand showcase and the chance to From 1990-2016, the number of single-family homes in Gallatin percent of all new homes in snowboarder who is considered one of the enjoy summer skiing and snowboarding or County grew by 150 percent, from roughly 11,640 in 1990 to 28,938 Montana were built in Gallatin most influential athletes in the sport; Jeff Hanle, hiking and sightseeing high in the Beartooth in 2016, according to a recent report from Headwaters Economics. County. In that time, 93,440 the director of communications for the Aspen Mountains. CHART COURTESY OF HEADWATERS ECONOMICS Skiing Company; Carl Kish, co-founder of the —MadeMT acres were converted from environmental consultancy STOKE Certified open space to “sprawl,” the report states. county “is projected to add projected to raise more than “That’s the equivalent of another 12,000 people in the $20 million over 15 years at a Advertise with us. 146 square miles, or around next three years.” cost to taxpayers of around $6 six times the size of the city of To absorb this influx while for every $100,000 in property [email protected] Bozeman,” continues the report, also protecting open land, value. (406)995-3575 which is cited by supporters the bond would raise 4.5 —DM of the open space bond on the mills for conservation efforts, June 5 ballot. with 4 mills dedicated to In a pre-election mailer, shielding certain open spaces Big Sky’s only weekly the “Vote For Open Lands” from becoming another knot newspaper. campaign warns how the of cul-de-sacs. The levy is

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“The project went very well and everyone and other steps necessary for moving to the next involved had a lot of fun in spite of the cold, rainy scouting level. weather. The boys learned about the migration Julie Cunningham with Montana Fish, routes of the animals. We identified different Wildlife and Parks, as well as Rachel Caldwell tracks, plants and even carcasses of animals that and Garret Visser of the National Parks got stuck in the fence and died,” Earl said. “That Conservation Association, were also there really reinforced why they are doing that project.” taking down fencing. Now that it’s gone, deer, Participating in the project also allowed the elk, antelope and bighorn sheep have one less boys to meet community service requirements obstacle in their paths. – JP

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Green grass and great gray owls STORY AND PHOTOS BY MIKE COIL

reen is the dominant color in the park right now. With park road and very little the recent rain things have greened up nicely and it looks traffic. There are no lush and wet, which makes for beautiful photographs. elk calves showing yet, TheG green bite will be around for the next couple of weeks and but their appearance is usually peaks by the middle of June. It is one of the key seasons imminent, which always for YNP and one of the best times of the year to view the very livens up things. The best active wildlife—it’s all energized by both the new, green grass and elk viewing is around the birth of new offspring. Mammoth and east from Our trips into the park this past weekend rendered interesting Tower Junction. differences in drive times and photo ops, which can be heavily Yellowstone has an influenced by traffic this time of year. One morning we left the abundance of bird camper at West Yellowstone early and drove through the west gate life and I often focus by 6 a.m. We had one small traffic jam as we neared the Madison on the birds when Junction, but made it all the way to Fishing Bridge without further other species are delay. The next morning, we did not get to the west gate until 9:30 lacking. Because of Want to spot an owl in YNP? Check out the trees just south of Canyon a.m. There was a traffic jam from the Madison Meadows all the the significant snow Village. This great gray owl was seen near Phantom Lake. way back to the Madison Bridge just after Riverside Drive with melt there are seasonal about a 20-minute delay and it took considerable driving time in ponds in many areas traffic to make it to the Norris Geyser Basin parking lot. Once we and they all attract got there the boardwalks were crowded and full of slow walkers. bird life. A good On the way out, we again saw a traffic jam in the opposite telephoto is essential direction that went on for miles with significant delays. The lesson for birds along with a here is to get into the park early and leave by mid-morning once stout tripod and the the light becomes white with harsh shadows. willingness to hike Another good strategy for dealing with the crowds is to work some. There are good the areas on the exterior boundaries of the park. Highway 191 owl photos to be had along the Gallatin River runs inside Yellowstone for a ways and in the trees just south has visible wildlife early and late in the day. There are sandhill of Canyon Village. This cranes along the river and other bird life, with an occasional area is bear country so moose at the Summit Pond. There is an osprey pair nesting next take a partner and your to the Madison River just before Baker’s Hole with excellent bear spray. access on the dirt roads to the left after you cross the Madison The construction zone between Norris and Mammoth is River Bridge (as you head towards West Yellowstone). The dirt going to be with us for the summer so plan on delays in this road—which area. There is major construction east of Fishing Bridge, but leaves the so far there have been few delays. The road over Dunraven Gardiner High Pass is open and there have been skiers hiking and skiing School parking from the parking lot on the south side of the pass. Skiers lot—is also a can generate interesting photo ops. As the snow recedes good option. uphill, the east side of Dunraven is a good spot for bears It parallels the and flowers. Yellowstone River Photo tip of the week: In low light situations all the way to keep increasing the ISO on your camera to keep your Corwin Springs shutter speed as high as possible to stop action. The higher and is inside the the ISO the more sensitive the sensor, which will help park until Beasley capture images in low light. A camera with a full frame Creek. There sensor will render the best photos in low light. A higher are significant ISO will also pick up more colors in your photo and give it Grouse displaying on a log near the Yellowstone Lake overlook. Can you ID this bird photographed recently numbers of elk a better, more realistic look. Good shooting and I hope you near Tower Junction? Post your answer @ and buffalo on get that shot of a lifetime. lonepeaklookout on Facebook. this section of

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BY DAN PLUTH the cover removed, there are sharp eyes and keen noses all looking for that tasty Meet the vole s summer outdoor projects get underway, morsel. the most asked question we get is, “What Hawks, owls, magpies, ravens and Scientific Name do we do about voles?” crows all enjoy a meal of vole. I even saw a Microtus montanus A Damage to lawns is most noticeable as a maze seagull picking them out of a fresh-raked of trails, tunnels and piles of chewed up grass. yard! Foxes and coyotes rely on them as Identification This is the handiwork of voles. They live under their major food source all winter and •5-7.6 inches long, 1.2-3.2 ounces. the snow cover yet above the ground all winter. continue in summer to eat as many as •Brownish to grayish-brown, occasionally Running under the snow is their cover from the they can. grizzled; ventral side is silvery gray; large assortment of predators that rely on them as A thatched lawn will force them back relatively short tail is bi-colored. a food source of choice. into the native grasses as well. San also There is said to be as many as eight subspecies recommends turning off the sprinklers Habitat of voles in Montana. We have to deal with three or and letting lawns brown out in fall as not •Found at all elevations in moist mountain four different ones around Big Sky. The “meadow” to attract them to a lush green feast right It’s not scientifically proven, but perhaps safe to speculate meadows with abundant grass and grassy and “Montane” are the most common. Size and before snowfall. That way, you’ll have that when a raven sees a vole it also hears a dinner bell. sagebrush communities; also common in such things as the number of teats differ on each. I fewer vole problems come spring. This one was photographed near Norris Junction in YNP. riparian areas. do a lot of crazy things, but counting vole teats to Trapping can remove them by placing PHOTO BY MIKE COIL •Grass is their primary food. determine what kind they are is not one of them. a regular mouse trap in their runs. No bait •Probably the most important prey species So, I call them all “meadow voles” or just “voles.” needed—just let them run across the pan chemical control. Read and follow labels to be in the park; eaten by coyotes, raptors, I was at a meeting with local greenhouse and bang! I like to put traps under cover to avoid sure. Best to be on the safe side. grizzly bears, other animals. legend San Goveia of Wildwood Greenhouse this any non-target bird snaps. A piece of rain gutter But first, start with the raking option. You past week and the discussion was around how downspout with one side cut out is a great cover. will be surprised how much it cuts down on the Behavior to lessen the problem of vole damage. Thatching You must clean out traps often. problem. And trust you are not alone—your yard •Active year-round maintaining tunnels in and raking in the spring removes the overhead Chemical control is also an option. There isn’t the only one infested with voles. These little the winter; also dig shallow burrows. cover from the voles. Death from above is the are a number of baits and bait stations that critters are enjoying a population boom. •Typically breed from mid-February to most common way voles are preyed upon. With are approved for voles. The label is the law on November; up to four litters of 2-10 young Dan Pluth runs Animal Control Solutions (www. per year. animalcontrolsolutionsmt.com) and is an avid wildlife watcher.

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LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 10 May 31, 2018 SPORTS A net he Lone Peak High matcheswin that wowed Schreiner. School tennis team sent “It was fun. It is always fun. its best doubles pair to Solae and KP played very well. Tthe class B-C state finals and They played the best they ever ended up placing tenth. KP had,” said Schreiner. Hoffman and Solae Swenson Looking back on the season, were knocked off by a pair Gorman said in addition to the from Granite County, but then Hoffman-Swenson duo, junior went on to win two consolation singles player Kodi Boersma matches, said Assistant Coach was another standout. Suzanne Schreiner. “I thought that Kodi played great,” said Gorman, adding, “Kodi was one match from “Kodi was one match making it to state.” from making it to Looking ahead to the off- season, Schreiner said, “We state.” definitely want to keep these —Head Coach Joe kids playing throughout the summer and into the fall. More Gorman hours on the tennis courts will create better tennis athletes.” —DM Schreiner stepped in to lead the Big Horn campaign in Great Falls after Head Coach Joe Gorman was sidelined with a stomach bug. The loss to Granite was a close one, The Big Horn doubles team—KP Hoffman and Solae Swenson—practicing in Big Sky before winning divisionals in Belgrade and then heading which was followed by a pair of to the state finals in Great Falls. PHOTO BY DAVID MADISON LPHS golf swings its way to clutch comeback at state

Big Horn golfers at the class C state tournament: (l to r) Evan Iskenderian, Nick Iskenderian, Harry Schreiner, Sam Johnson, Delaney Pruiett, Sarah Maynard and Lyli McCarthy. Not pictured is Liam Germain, who qualified for state but fell ill before play began. Evan Iskenderian stepped up to fill Germain’s spiked shoes and helped the boys’ team place seventh at state. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JENNY WILCYNSKI

oach Jenny Wilcynski The team ended up finishing and her Big Horn third and Maynard placed golfers finished the ninth overall, earning her all- Cfirst day of competition at the state honors. class C state finals determined “On the boys’ side, they to do better and on the dropped their score by 27 second day, Wilcynski’s team shots on day two, which was delivered. Playing the scenic the most for any team,” said course at Fairmont Hot Wilcynski, praising all her Springs, both the boys’ and players for their grit and girls’ teams mounted a day- determination. two surge. —DM Lyli McCarthy dropped her second day score by 10 shots and Sarah Maynard dropped hers by 11. This closed the gap and put Lone Peak within a couple strokes of moving into second place.

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Lone Peak High’s Brooke Botha placed eighth in the Montana high school track finals in Great Falls on May 25 and 26, tossing the javelin 116’ and 2”. It was a personal record for the young athlete and broke LPHS’s record as well. The junior was the only LPHS athlete to make it to the state competition. She’s Sarah Maynard tees off at Fairmont on her way to being named all-state. PHOTOS COURTESY OF pictured here next to her coach, Rich Jorgenson. Toni Schieffer of Wilbaux County took the gold, throwing JENNY WILCYNSKI 133’ and 9”. PHOTO COURTESY OF COACH DAVE BREKKE —JP

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Gianforte in Congress, I called and gave her experience. Opponents Grant Kier and John Fmy full, unqualified and enthusiastic support. Heenan have zero legislative experience and are As speaker of the Montana House, I observed running for their first elected office. and worked with hundreds of legislators on Kathleen, on the other hand, has “paid her both sides of the aisle. While I never served with dues.” She’s been tested under fire in the Montana Kathleen, I followed her legislative efforts closely House and proven she can take the heat. She’ll during the three terms she served. bring that same strength and fortitude to She impressed me from the get go with her Congress. smarts, resolve, common sense and readiness to Kathleen Williams has what it takes to be work with both Democrats and Republicans to Montana’s next congresswoman. get good things done, especially on healthcare. Experience in politics often gets a bad rap John Vincent these days, but when it comes to being an Gallatin Gateway Ryder Sehr effective legislator in a highly partisan political environment, experience matters!

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May 23, 2018 May 27, 2018 g A gas leak was reported on Happy Trails Drive at 8:35 a.m. g Deputies performed multiple interviews regarding an unattended death. Pest Control g Deputies witnessed a truck back into another vehicle in a Big Pine Drive parking lot at around 9:15 a.m. An information g A deputy spoke with a citizen who had information regarding exchange form was completed. an investigation. g A caller reported encountering a man with a broken leg in the g The driver of a tractor trailer who stopped in a turning lane off Gallatin Canyon at 7:45 p.m. of Gallatin Road and left the vehicle with hazards on to use the bathroom was warned for stopping the vehicle in a traffic lane. g A husband reported that he received a phone call from someone claiming to be from the sheriff’s department stating FOR HIRE that they have his wife and that he needed to pay them money Jim Holmes Construction because the wife had missed a court appearance. The husband May 28, 2018 Ready for your next project. did not believe the caller, but his wife had not yet returned home New construction to remodels, kitchen and baths, siding and from a hike so he decided to report the issue to deputies just in g At around 2 p.m. a resident who lives along the Gallatin River roofing, decking and case. The call was determined to be a scam. reported seeing a yellow pontoon-type boat floating upside additions. down, without anyone nearby, moving down the river. Search Call Jim @ 406-581-9427 and rescue teams responded, locating the boat’s owner safe May 24, 2018 near the Lava Lake Trailhead. The boat was removed from the river. Big Sky Community Food g A caller on Aurora Lights Drive reported seeing someone in a g A deputy was unable to make contact with a registered sex Bank HOURS: black pickup truck with Minnesota plates “partying” at around A.A. offender on Aspen Leaf Drive during a regular check at around midnight. They said they saw beer cans in the truck, loud music Tuesdays 3-7 p.m. & Fridays 4 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous was emanating from it, and the male driver urinated in a yard 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. before leaving the area. Alcoholics Anonymous can help if g Water flowing into an elevator shaft set off a false burglar you think you might have a drink- Big Horn Shopping Center on alarm on Town Center Avenue at 5:45 p.m. g Two 10-ton plates used in construction as crane counter ing problem. Call 888-607-2000 HWY 191 weights dropped from a trailer onto Gallatin Road just before 11 to talk to a member of A.A. or go (406) 995-3088 a.m., blocking both lanes of the roadway. Montana Department to aa.montana.org for meeting Emergency Food and Social times and locations. of Transportation used dump trucks to move the weights. They Services. Donations Welcome. were left on the side of the roadway to be removed later.

g At 1 p.m. a Big Sky deputy assisted Yellowstone National Scam Alert STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS Park with an unattended death that took place in the park. he Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office has received a number of citizen complaints regarding several scams g Property was returned to a man and an evidence release form that are occurring within Gallatin County. The first Northwest Community Health Real Estate– Northwest was completed. Tscam involves a caller claiming to be a captain with the Center (NWCHC) is looking to Montana – Company owned. sheriff’s office who informs the person who answers they g add a full time Financial Officer to Small and large acre parcels. No one was injured when a Nissan passenger van and a missed jury duty. They further claim a warrant has been Dodge truck collided near the intersection of Aurora Lights Drive manage and provide oversight in Private. Trees and meadows. and Ousel Falls Road at 4:30 p.m. issued for the person, and ask them to download money all aspects of finance operations. National Forest boundaries. onto a prepaid card, and provide them with the personal Full job posting at http:// Tungstenholdings.com (406) g A caller followed up with deputies regarding a dog bite. identification number. northwestchc.org/jobs/. To 293-3714 The number they are calling from is (406) 324-7146 and it apply please submit resume and/ g A man was cited for parking in a handicap zone without a is suspected this number is computer generated and can be or public sector applications at permit on Town Center Avenue. easily changed. The number has a recorded message stating http://northwestchc.org/jobs/. Authentic Timber Framed that you have reached the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office and are interested in this practice g A driver stopped for speeding on Town Center Avenue just Barns. Residential and gives extensions for two captains, the main desk and patrol. opportunity please inquire with Commercial Timber Packages. before 8 p.m. was cited for driving with a suspended license This scam is reportedly very elaborate and the suspects are and warned for speeding, following too closely and failure to Maria Clemons, Executive Full Service Design - Build very convincing. provide proof of insurance. Director. maria.clemons@ Since 1990, (406) 581 3014 In the second scam the caller states the person’s grandson northwestchc.org or (406) 283- [email protected], or other relative is in jail in another state and asks the person 6919 www.bitterroottimberframes. who answers to send money to get them out of jail. com May 25, 2018 These callers are intimidating, convincing and persistent, Looking for an Experienced according to reports. Please do not respond to their requests. g A Kenyon Noble driver was stopped and warned for Equipment Operator/Project 200 PRIVATE TREATY obstructing the flow of traffic on South Fork Road. The driver Sheriff Gootkin would like to remind people the sheriff’s Manager Possible Signing ANGUS BULLS 150 Yearlings, requested the deputy provide him with information so his office will not call you and ask for money to resolve any of Bonus Company Pickup Salary 50 Two Year Olds. Fertility Tested & Ready to Work! supervisor would contact the Big Sky Sheriff’s Office. He said these issues. Please hang up on the caller or block the number $45-$125k + Bonus. Location: through your phone carrier. Proven Calving Ease & Agency Insurance.qxp_Layout 1 11/14/17 12:03 PM Page 1 Phillips County, MT and within Performance Genetics. BLOTTER IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: a 300 mile radius. Possible STEVENSON’S DIAMOND relocation expenses (moving DOT – Hobson, MT. Clint is not required depending on Stevenson: (406)366-9023 distance). Requirements: Must FOR ALL of YOUR be able to maintain, mobilize (CDL Required), operate FSBO 2 up 2 dn Income INSURANCE NEEDS equipment, bid jobs, project Property. Built 1970 93% eff. HOME | AUTO | FARM/RANCH | HEALTH | LIFE | RENTERS | MOTORCYCLE/BOAT/RV manage and represent our Furnace. > Solid foundation, company in a positive manner new 30 year roof, great location. in order to be at or near the $150K. (406) 351-3578 top pay. Bonuses are based off Offices in big sky and ennis | insuringthe406.com | Call (406) 993-9242 performance and there is no limit. Please email resume to: [email protected] LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 15 May 31, 2018

Upper Madison – Hebgen to Ennis bank. Have a knife handy just in case you need Hebgen Lake – 92% Full fishing at the moment can be done from the •Hebgen Dam- 2,450cfs to cut an anchor rope. Most folks’ (including us) If fighting the high and dirty flows in the bank. •Kirby Ranch- 3,550cfs advice would be to stick to wade fishing—much wade section isn’t for you, go fish Hebgen. Flies: Olive Slap-N-Tickle, Purple & Black •Cameron- 5,660cfs safer and more productive at this juncture. For the past two weeks, Hebgen has been Slap-N-Tickle, Olive & Brown Sparkle Minnow, Nymphing is still your best bet, and most consistent with big spring bows and browns Wire worm #8, Quill Jig #12, French Jig #12, We are still navigating our way through the likely will be until the second week of June once eating chironomids and leeches. Luckily, we Red Tag Jig #12, Olive/Black Sili Legs #6-8 heavy spring run-off on the Upper, most days NorthWestern plans to back the flows at Hebgen haven’t had too many windy afternoons—which being all-time highs since flows began being a bit. is a nice surprise. Either way, get out in the The Firehole recorded in the 1950s. Floating under Shelton’s A few of our favorite spring flies to get down morning by 9-10 a.m. and be ready to switch The Firehole has provided some very solid and Wolf Creek bridges isn’t a safe option at this quick are the #12 Red Tag Jig, #12 French Jig, set-ups depending on fish activity. fishing on opening weekend. We have heard time and won’t be until flows at Kirby are closer #8 Goldie Stone, and #12 Czech Stone. On the If you see plenty of fish rising in a consistent rumblings of hatches here and there, but the to 2,500cfs. Expect this to continue and possibly smaller end (also tungsten) we like the #16 Iron fashion, why not try the dry-dropper? If they most consistent producers have been small rise through the first week of June. Be careful! Lotus, #16 Rainbow Warrior and #18 Purple are inconsistently rising, you’re better off slow swung streamers and soft hackles. We can If choosing to float, be prepared to go fast and Death. stripping a #12 Chromie or #12 Snowcone expect White Miller and baetis hatches to only using an anchor while parking tight to the nymph. become more consistent as the water clears up and the water level comes down a bit. Yellowstone National Park Flies: Olive Zonker #6, Olive Simi Seal Leech #8, Olive/Black Crystal Bugger #8, Partridge & FLY SHOP - Green #10-12, Partridge & PT #10-14, D.O.A. The Madison Baetis Cripple #18, Klinkhammer Baetis #18 Professional Guide Trips There’s still a lot of water moving in the Madison in the Park right now. Nymphs Established 1981 *Reminder* and streamers will be your best bet. If you’re Felt-soled waders/boots are banned in YNP fishing streamers, try to find some slack this season! 125 N. Canyon Street water or slow spots near the banks as fish West Yellowstone, MT will be holding here. For nymphs, make sure 406-646-9644 you are using enough weight to get your www.madisonriveroutfitters.com flies down. The fast, stained water can make wading a little treacherous, but much of your

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The Gallatin River Task Force, Big Sky’s local watershed watchdog, is petitioning to get I-186 on the November ballot. It requires new hard-rock mines in Montana have a reclamation plan protecting clean water for future generations. To collect signatures, volunteers must attend a training on May 31 in Big Sky. PHOTO COURTESY OF yeson186.org

BIG SKY i ing L vg signatures before June 22 to certification program hosted 12 p.m. West Fork and minimum, $100 max buy in, $800 Thursday ensure the initiative appears on by the Gallatin River Task South Fork neighborhood pot limit. 10 percent added to MAY 31 the November ballot. The Force at Buck’s T-4 Lodge cleanup any buy in when player shows up May 31 training event is for before 9 p.m. Player must play for volunteers who are interested Participants must have taken It was a long winter—time to clean two hours. in gathering signatures to “Best Management Practices up our neighborhoods! Meet at support the petition for I-186. 201” within three years. Contact the public park on Juniper Berry The training will consist of stephanie@gallatinrivertaskforce. Drive. Home Kenny is cooking up Monday two parts and is mandatory org to register and for more food for all who lend a hand. JUNE 4 for anyone interested in information. gathering signatures for 1 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. g Lone Peak 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. g Community I-186. Volunteers must be High School graduation at engagement: Big Sky Resort 18 years or older, a Montana LPHS Bough Dolan Athletic Area Tax District Q&A Saturday Center session at the Warren Miller resident and registered to JUNE 2 vote in Montana. For more Performing Arts Center information or to express 7:30 a.m. g Alcoholics The community is invited to this interest, contact kristin@ Anonymous at the Big Sky commencement ceremony. The 26 applicants hoping for a gallatinrivertaskforce.org, call Chapel slice of resort tax funds will gather (406) 993- 2519, or visit www. to answer questions posed by yeson186.org. 9 a.m. - noon g Big Sky Sunday the BSRAD board of directors. JUNE 3 National Trails Day hosted Requests range from tuition g reduction to stream monitoring, 4 p.m. Al-Anon at the by the Big Sky Community June 3 & June 4 g Cooking deputy salary funding, and much Big Sky Chapel Organization class: Praise the Lard with more. Official appropriations will Chef Bryan Polcyn at Buck’s Montana’s mining legacy—an A support group for friends Join the BSCO for a fun take place June 19. T-4 environmental tragedy in flow-motion. and families worried about day of trail building and This image shows toxic runoff from the someone with a drinking maintenance projects to improve This is an intensive two-day Mike Horse Mine in the Upper Blackfoot problem. the community trail system charcuterie and whole-hog Tuesday River drainage. PHOTO COURTESY OF in celebration of the 50th butchery course run by the JUNE 5 8 p.m. g Alcoholics yeson186.org Anniversary of National Trails Day, professor, author and charcutier Anonymous at the Big 9 p.m. g Live poker at the Saturday, June 2, #FindYourTrail. Sky Chapel from Detroit, Chef Brian Polcyn. Broken Spoke Bar & Casino 4 p.m. g Volunteer Together, along with the rest of Cost: $599 per ticket. Purchase opportunity: Signature the nation, volunteers will improve online at eventbrite.com or on collection training hosted by 2,802 miles of trails—roughly the Facebook. the Gallatin River Task Force Friday distance from sea to shining sea Wednesday JUNE 1 JUNE 6 and YES For Responsible across the U.S. Volunteers will Sunday services at Big Sky Mining at the Big Sky Water Host Week 2018 begins meet at the Big Sky Community Chapel It’s the anniversary of D-Day— and Sewer District conference Host Week is a collaborative Park, located at 373 Little Coyote g room effort between Big Sky and West Road, at 9 a.m. to join a variety 8 a.m. St. Joseph’s of Big In 1944,160,000 American YES for Responsible Mining, a Yellowstone providing free or of trail projects suiting all ages Sky - Catholic Mass soldiers and Allied troops landed coalition of conservation groups, greatly reduced offers to front-line and abilities. Projects include on the beaches of Normandy, g is gathering signatures for a ballot workers so they may learn more installing new culverts, trimming 9:30 a.m. All Saints in Big France. This invasion is one of initiative focused on preventing about the area and become “the branches and shrubs, repairing Sky - A shared ministry of history’s most significant military hard-rock mines from permanently best hosts they can be.” This sign posts and gopher holes and the Episcopal and Lutheran operations. polluting Montana’s rivers and year, Host Week is Friday, June a trash sweep. After a fun day (ELCA) Churches 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.g Big Sky streams. Initiative No. 186 requires 1 through Monday, June 11. In on the trails, volunteers will meet g Farmers Market at Fire Pit new hard-rock mines in Montana 2017, 1,700 passbooks with 44 back at the pavilion by noon for a 11 a.m. Big Sky Christian Park in the Town Center to have a reclamation plan offers were distributed to front-line BBQ lunch sponsored by Roxy’s. Fellowship backed by clear and convincing employees. Contact the Big Sky The event is free and open to the g The market showcases up to 90 evidence the mine will not require Chamber of Commerce at (406) public. Volunteers should bring 11 a.m. Interdenominational vendors, emphasizing farmers, the perpetual treatment of water 995-3000 for more information. gloves, sunscreen, water bottles service at Soldiers Chapel polluted by acid mine drainage and trail-friendly footwear and professional artisans, artists, or other contaminants such 9 p.m. g Live poker at the entrepreneurs and community 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. g Storm clothing. Some tools are provided, Broken Spoke Bar & Casino organizations. as arsenic, lead and mercury. Water Pollution Prevention but additional shovels, rakes and Volunteers need to collect 25,500 Plan Administrator re- wheelbarrows are welcomed. Texas Hold’em, cash game. $20

in the Down Valley Summer Dreamin’ Saturday, June 2 Noon to 6 p.m. Annual Madison River Run followed by the Sixth Annual Pig Pickin’ at Willie’s Distillery in Ennis

The annual 5k race starts at 10 a.m. at Lions Club Park. Check in is 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the park. Register at www. themadisonmarathon.com. After the race, head to Willie’s at noon for free food, live music by Madison Range and Little Jane & the Pistol Whips. Prizes and more fun than should be allowed. Everyone welcome. Bring the Kids Adventure Games are held across the country, and take place in Big Sky starting entire family! Rain or shine. in late June. Kids travel the course by mountain bike, on foot, on land or on water. The Join Ashly Jane Holland and her band— three-mile course includes a number of obstacles and takes about 40 to 90 minutes to Little Jane and the Pistol Whips—at Willie’s complete. PHOTO COURTESY KIDS ADVENTURE GAMES Distillery after the annual River Run in Ennis. PHOTO COURTESTY OF LJATPW Friday thru Sunday, Saturday, June 2 June 29 to July 1 10 a.m. Guitar Family Day at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman Kids Adventure Games at Big Sky Resort

Check out MOR’s new summer exhibit, GUITAR: THE INSTUMENT THAT ROCKED THE Sign up now! The Kids Adventure Games is a rugged challenge course designed and run WORLD, which showcases the world’s largest guitar (you can play it!), 60 instruments, 100 especially for kids in teams of two, ages six to 14, involving a range of obstacles and challenges historical artifacts and more. On Saturday, June 2, Bozeman-based Gibson Guitars will in an outdoor environment. The races emphasize teamwork, problem solving, sportsmanship, bring with them a Lego guitar as they get noisy in the museum and explore the science of environmental awareness and fun. $190 per participant. For more information and to register, visit sound and stringed instruments. www.kidsadventuregames.com.