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April 26 - May 9 Volume 10 // Issue #9 Spring lands in Big Sky Growing pains: The West is booming BSSD’s New-trition Overcrowding on the Madison River $12M raised for Big Sky community center Wolves and the Nez Perce TABLE OF CONTENTS OPINION.....................................................................5 HEALTH.....................................................................31 OP NEWS....................................................................6 SPORTS.....................................................................29 LOCAL.........................................................................7 BUSINESS.................................................................41 MONTANA.................................................................15 DINING.....................................................................42 ENVIRONMENT.........................................................17 FUN...........................................................................43 OUTDOORS..............................................................20 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT........................................41 April 26 - May 9, 2019 Volume 10, Issue No. 9 Owned and published in Big Sky, Montana Growing pains: The West is booming PUBLISHER 8 Can Gallatin County sustain the waves of Americans abandoning major metropolitan markets for Eric Ladd | [email protected] quality of life the Intermountain West? EDITORIAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, VP MEDIA BSSD’s New-trition Joseph T. O’Connor | [email protected] 13 Lindsie Hurlbut, the Big Sky School District’s newest Food Program Coordinator, is cooking up more LOCAL EDITOR than just delicious meals. Bay Stephens | [email protected] DIGITAL EDITOR, STAFF WRITER Overcrowding on the Madison River Michael Somerby | [email protected] 25 On April 25, the Madison River Negotiated Rulemaking Committee presented to the state Fish and SPORTS EDITOR / DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR Wildlife Commission on ways to troubleshoot overcrowding of the world-famous fishery. Doug Hare | [email protected] ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOORS EDITOR Jessianne Castle | media @theoutlawpartners.com $12M raised for Big Sky community center 41 After raising $12 million for construction of the planned Big Sky community center, the Big Sky Community ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Organization announced “ALL IN. BIG SKY,” a second fundraising initiative for the remaining $5.5 million. Timothy Behuniak | media @theoutlawpartners.com CREATIVE LEAD DESIGNER - MEDIA Wolves and the Nez Perce Carie Birkmeier 17 The Nez Perce Nation stood up to millions funneled to killing wolves following their 1995 reintroduction, drawing upon deeply ingrained notions of respect for nature and wildlife. LEAD DESIGNER - MARKETING Marisa Specht SENIOR VIDEO EDITOR Ryan Weaver LEAD VIDEOGRAPHER Jennings Barmore SALES AND OPERATIONS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Megan Paulson | [email protected] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SALES AND MARKETING EJ Daws | [email protected] MEDIA AND EVENTS DIRECTOR Ersin Ozer | [email protected] MEDIA SALES ASSOCIATE Sam Brooks | [email protected] CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Blythe Beaubien | [email protected] CONTROLLER Becca Burkenpas On April 22, four local youngsters celebrated an incredible academic achievement—reading over 1,000 books before reaching kindergarten. Contributors: Families and children gathered at the Big Sky Community Library to read each child’s favorite book, after which they received certificates and gifts from Assistant Community Librarian Amy Hunter. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SOMERBY Rich Addicks, Linda Arnold, Eric Becker, Peg Duthie, Sarah Gianelli, Anna Husted, Ted Kooser, Kris Inman, Stephanie Lynn, Scott Mechura, Tim Pierce, Shaylee EDITORIAL POLICIES Ragar, Pat Straub, Christine Gianas Weinheimer, Jenny Wilcynski, Todd Wilkinson, John Zumpano EDITORIAL POLICY LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADVERTISING DEADLINE Outlaw Partners, LLC is the sole owner of Letters to the editor allow EBS readers to For the May 10, 2019 issue: Explore Big Sky. EBS reserves the right to edit express views and share how they would like to May 1, 2019 all submitted material. Printed material reflects effect change. These are not Thank You notes. 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No governmental agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. This material shall not constitute an offer to sell in any state or other jurisdiction where prior registration is required and shall not constitute a solicitation if you are working with another real estate agent. © 2016 The Big Sky Real Estate Co.. All rights in and to the content are owned or controlled by The Big Sky Real Estate Co.. Any unauthorized reproduction is expressly prohibited. 4 April 26-May 9, 2019 Explore Big Sky Montana’s school, district, and state report MSU students construct solar-powered car cards now available MSU NEWS SERVICE MONTANA OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION BOZEMAN — A solar-powered car designed and built by the Bridger Solar Team at Montana HELENA— The Montana Office of Public Instruction announced on State University may usher in a new wave of emission-smart vehicle construction. April 22 that report cards for Montana schools, districts, and the state are now publicly available. The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) At roughly 14 feet long, the solar panel-cover vehicle contains 408 lithium ion batteries and is requires state, district, and school-level data to be displayed on report designed to reach speeds of 70 mph. cards in a concise, understandable and accessible manner for families and communities. “This is about the lowest emissions car you can make,” said electrical engineering sophomore Scott Smith in a presentation at MSU’s Sustainabilibash on Thursday. “A cornerstone of our club “Montana’s report cards reflect extensive input from families, communi- is promoting environmental sustainability.”