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THURSDAY lonepeaklookout.com July 5, 2018 FREE Volume 1, Issue 31 BigBig Sky, Sky, LONELONE PEAKPEAK LOOKOUTLOOKOUT MontanaMontana What’s the deal with Dirt Mountain? Meadowview developers in negotiations with HRDC BY DAVID MADISON [email protected] nown as “Tract II,” the swath of hillside above the ball fields at Community “This is a pilot program. Park is on its way to becoming the So everyone is keenly KMeadowview II development. This mix of duplexes, condos and apartments could house aware of how important around 100 Big Sky residents, some who are it is to have a successful currently unable to find properties priced low enough for them to purchase. program for all involved.” The non-profit HRDC and the Big Sky —Brian Wheeler Community Housing Trust recently received $1,945,000 from resort tax to help bring more affordable housing to Big Sky. That mission aligns closely with the original goals of Meadowview “Big Sky really has to understand, we’re really II—say its developers—who now have a draft fortunate to have that experience that they buy-sell agreement with Bozeman’s Human (HRDC) provide and that the vision for this Resource Development Council. project is in really good hands,” said Wheeler. Meadowview II’s Al Malinowski with Gallatin Partners said if the deal goes through, the Dirt Mountain | 3 nonprofit HRDC could step in and become the project’s lead developer. Al Malinowski with Gallatin Partners said “The need and what we were considering earth removed to make way for the road and seemed to align so well that’s how conversations development inside Meadowview II is available for began and are continuing pretty seriously,” said landscapers, gardeners and anyone else in need. Malinowski, who along with original developers “If there are people who are out there interested in Jerry Scott and Brian Wheeler, may or may not acquiring some dirt, they should contact me. It is remain involved with the project. That’s still very good material for up here. And it’s close,” said being sorted out as HRDC considers its options Malinowski. PHOTO BY DAVID MADISON for taking over. A smarter dose Mussels muscling into Montana Former Big Sky local Michael Fox Clean, Drain Dry campaign aims to stop the spread BY JOLENE PALMER launching app to battle diabetes [email protected] BY DAVID MADISON nvasive zebra and quagga [email protected] mussels may have been “I believe aquatic invasives are one found in Montana recently, ichael Fox was 12-years-old when he Ibut Kate Wilson, Montana of the biggest threats facing our was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes Department of Natural fresh water, especially in the West.” and not long after getting the difficult Resources and Conservation’s healthM news, Michael moved with his family — Kate Wilson, Montana Department of invasive species outreach to Italy. This placed him outside “the system of specialist, said there’s still hope Natural Resources and Conservation’s diabetes care” in the U.S., said Fox. Those with for stopping the spread. invasive species outreach specialist type 1 typically inject themselves with insulin The invasion of zebra mussels before meals. Many use the “carb counting” in the United States began in method to gauge each dose—which needs to be the late 1980s when they were there. Testing and inspection place seven days a week for accurately measured or there’s the risk of falling introduced to the Great Lakes continues for three years from boaters launching and taking into a diabetic coma. via cargo ships coming from original detection, and if no out at the Tiber. Throughout his diabetic life, Fox has the Black and Caspian seas. further mussels are found the These small, fingernail- developed a different system, one he calls Since then the invasive bivalve water body will be cleared. sized organisms wreak havoc “experience-based estimation.” has spread rapidly via the The Tiber Reservoir was not on native aquatic species “That’s how I figured out how to dose my Mississippi River and beyond— as fortunate. While 2017 passed populations, thriving in cool insulin,” explained Fox, who strives to match his filtering water, choking out with no detection of invasive water and reproducing at insulin dosing to the exact components of each native species, clogging pipes mussels, Montana Fish, Wildlife a rapid rate. A female can meal. DugalHealth won a national app competition in and slicing open countless feet and Parks announced in produce a million eggs a year “For example, if I’m gonna get a sandwich 2016 and Michael Fox traveled to Washington in their wake. January 2018 the baby mussels in the right conditions. Once at the Hungry Moose, I can review the other D.C. to receive the award. While there, the former For a while it seemed the were detected again. Closures times I had the same or similar sandwiches at Big Sky ski instructor met with Sen. Steve Daines zebra and its larger, more and check stations are now in the Hungry Moose and see what insulin dose (pictured). He also demonstrated the app for Sen. cold-resistant counterpart—the Mussels in Montana | 12 worked the last time,” said Fox, who will soon Jon Tester and a staffer. PHOTO COURTESY OF quagga mussel—would steer release a smart phone app letting diabetics DIANE SMITH clear of Montana. But in 2016, systematically track and learn from all the microscopic baby mussels CONTENTS important details. “By reviewing what worked DugalHealth—won first place in a mobile app known as veligers were found James Sewell’s dance body clinic ................................................. 2 in the past makes it easier to figure out the right development competition. And this past May, in the Tiber Reservoir in Monthly report from the fire chief .................................................. 2 dose for the current meal. And the more the app Fox took part in Early Stage Montana, a program eastern Montana on the Marias Jean Behr now leading Women In Action ..................................... 4 is used, the more specific the insight becomes.” to promote tech startups born in the state. River. Cold beer, clothing and a woodsy chandelier ............................... 4 Fox rolled this kind of machine learning and Among Big Sky locals, Fox might be The young mussels also were Wolf in wildflowers .......................................................................... 6 insights about diet into a master’s degree from remembered as one of the few guys who worked detected in Canyon Ferry Come volunteer for local mountain bike race ............................... 7 Montana State University, where he’s currently at Handprints Daycare in the Mountain Village. Reservoir, but subsequent House Rock Boater X ..................................................................... 10 an adjunct professor in the College of Health and That was back around 2000, when after arriving studies have not found any BLOTTER: Four shots, then Audi sped away ............................... 14 Human Development. In 2016, his company— Smarter dose | 15 further evidence they took hold Crail Ranch history hike .................................................................. 16 LTDRealEstate liveTHEDREAM. 287 WINDY PASS TRAIL $1,495,000 4 BED, 6 BATHROOMS 5819 SQ FT / 3.33 ACRES LTDRealEstate.com | 406.995.2800 PC: RYAN TURNER LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 2 July 5, 2018 [email protected] Thebird is the word A chat with Sister Sparrow’s Arleigh Kincheloe, headlining Music in the Mountains July 12 one Peak Lookout: Your Big them in Montana I was speechless! It’s Sky performance is the start of a absolutely stunning and I have loved it quick tour through the Rockies— ever since that trip when I was 19. LTarghee Fest on the July 13 and a performance at Snowbasin Resort on LPL: What’s the most fun you’ve had as a the 15th, before heading back to the East band recently? Coast to finish out the summer. What are AK: We recently got to all watch the you looking forward to on your western Wood Brothers perform together at a adventure? festival in Richmond. We’re all big fans so Arleigh Kincheloe: It’s always such a we had a great time as a band being fans! pleasure to get to travel in the mountains. I love getting to see the Tetons especially. LPL: Big Sky loves its Thursday night concert series. For those who haven’t LPL: What’s the most memorable heard your music, what can your July 12 feedback, comment or compliment audience expect from Sister Sparrow and you’ve gotten from a fan? the Dirty Birds? AK: One guy actually has a tattoo of my AK: We play original soul rock music, face on his arm. That’s pretty humbling... and mostly we just want people to have it’s forever! a good time and get up dancing and enjoying themselves! LPL: From the Big Apple to Big Sky. Have you or any of the band been to Big Sky or Montana before? AK: My brother and I traveled to Montana on my first ever cross-country trip. We’re from the Catskill Mountains in New York state, so we really appreciate Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BAND mountains. But the first time I ever saw Get your body in shape dancing LIKE Body-mind integration with James Sewell at Santosha Wellness Center US n Friday, July 6 at Come enjoy 75 minutes of on Facebook! 5:45, come join a class fun for movers of all ages and designed for non- experience levels—it’s a rare Odancers of all ages. It’s a chance opportunity to learn the basics to learn the basics of balance, from the best. This class also body movement, flexibility and will be an amazing chance coordination with nationally- (a prerequisite) to lay the renowned choreographer groundwork for an option to James Sewell.