A2 Thursday, November 3, 2016 BIG SKY from pg. 1 housing is the biggest issue Transportation Highway 64).” that stands out,” Schulz Ennion Williams, chair Conforming Mortgage Fixed Rates for infrastructure needs said. “Before we get sucked of the Big Sky Transporta- Sustainable water within the district. 30 Years - .000% Points into a TEDD being the only tion District, informed the Kristin Gardner, executive “It would have to be two solution, have you looked at commissioners the ridership director of the Gallatin River 3.375% Rate 3.485% APR TEDDs,” Germain explained. other alternatives?” of the Skyline Bus, which Task Force, addressed the “One in each county. It 15 Years - .000% Points Germain said the com- runs buses from Bozeman to commissioners about an on- would be to address our mittee is looking into other Big Sky, is up 21 percent this going project to identify and 2.750% Rate 2.946% APR water, sewer and broadband solutions to the infrastruc- year. mitigate water issues in Big Rates subject to change without notice, APR calculation is based on a ! ! ! ! ,! ! ! .! ! loan amount with a ! ! loan origination fee, needs.” ture issues, but have not “We will celebrate our Sky – the Big Sky Sustainable ! ! ! ! .! ! processing fee, ! ! ! ! .! ! document processing fee, ! ! ! ! .! ! settlement fee, ! ! ! .! ! tracking fee, ! ! ! .! ! Mers fee, ! ! .! ! life Germain said it is no of loan ood determination fee, ! ! .! ! transcript fee, ! ! days of prepaid interest and *discount point fee as stated above. found anything concrete. 10th anniversary in Decem- Water Solutions Forum. secret that Big Sky has a “99 “The toolbox is still ber,” he said. “By that time, “There is an incredibly percent tourism driven econ- You are invited to assist the members of the American Legion open,” he said. we will have had $1.5 million fragmented oversight of water omy,” and the community of Ennis with expenses for improving and making the Ennis riders.” management (in Big Sky),” VFW Hall more energy e cient. Post 65 has been re-energized wants to attract other value Workforce housing Williams said Big Sky’s Gardner said. “We are in two with past and new members meeting monthly on second adding industries, which is Earlier this year the Big current growth seems “sus- watersheds. Two counties.” Mondays at 7:00 in the Ennis VFW Hall. Consider becoming a the purpose of a TEDD. community donor and/or a member to promote Americanism Sky Chamber of Commerce tainable,” and until the hous- At the start of the year, Ide said the chamber sup- within our country. and HRDC, a housing au- ing shortage is remedied, the Gallatin River Task Force Mail your donation to ports the creation of a TEDD thority in Gallatin County, demand on the bus service hired a team of people to Ennis American Legion Post 65 – Box 284 - Ennis, MT 59729. because they are focused on formed the Big Sky Commu- will most likely continue to work on the sustainable water trying to adapt from relying nity Housing Trust, which increase. project. Following extensive solely on tourism. is responsible for leading “Maybe it won’t be such stakeholder interviews, Gard- “This is a way for us to the charge to find affordable a strain once housing gets ner said three resource issues grow and diversify our work- housing solutions in Big Sky. resolved,” Williams said. were identified as the most force,” Ide said. “It would “This is not a problem Recently, Ide has been important to address: waste- help us during our shoulder unique to Big Sky … or conferring with the Montana water treatment and disposal; seasons.” Montana,” said Brian Guyer, Department of Transporta- water supply and availability; Both the Gallatin and HRDC. “Right now, the tion about a corridor study and overall ecological health Madison commissioners (BSCHT) is under the um- for the Big Sky area, but said of the watershed. O ce: ! ! ! .! ! ! .! ! ! ! • Toll Free: ! ! ! .! ! ! .! ! ! ! expressed a few concerns. • brella of HRDC.” she cannot apply for one “We’ve had three stake- ! ! ! E. Main St Ennis, MT ! ! ! ! ! “What will happen to the The group’s initial project until the 2018 cycle. holder meetings to date,” rest of Madison County?” .. is a 32-unit development, “In the meantime, we’re Gardner said. “We will pres- asked Hart. which will be constructed requesting MDT do a speed ent to the public (in Decem- “This sounds like creating on land donated to the trust study on MT Highway 64,” ber) … in 2017, we have to industry that will demand earlier this year. she said. “We want it done roll up our sleeves and start Conventional Frame Homes housing, and those indus- Commercial “The aim is to provide during peak season.” working on hard issues.” tries do not exist now and Remodels & Additions housing for those looking Ide provided each At the end of the day, we already have demand for Hand-crafted Log Homes to put down roots and be county’s commissioners Gardner’s hope is that Big Sky housing,” pointed out Galla- civically engaged in Big Sky,” with letters requesting MDT will come out of the process tin County Commissioner l p se f n ti n Guyer said. “This is just the complete a speed study. Both with “healthier rivers than Steve White. “What effects d n lt first effort of the trust.” boards decided to place what they are today.” will this have on other tax- Custom Building Design A 2014 study showed 83 the letter on their official payers in Gallatin County? I percent of Big Sky’s 2,200 agendas for a vote to decide Working together don’t want to sound dis- year round workers com- whether to send the request Before wrapping up the couraging, but these are the muted to Big Sky for work – to MDT. meeting, Schulz said he is answers I’m waiting for.” commonly Gallatin Gateway, Since MDT’s corridor impressed how every entity Both Schulz and Gallatin Belgrade and Bozeman. study schedule is a few years in Big Sky seems to work County Commissioner Don “We want to provide out, Ide is pursuing starting together. Seifert emphasized that Big homeownership opportuni- one independently, by hiring “I find that incredible,” he Sky is not unique in their ties,” Guyer said. “But also an engineering firm. said. “Though you are often workforce housing problems. seasonal opportunities, “And good news,” she said. competing for the same dol- “Any time we talk about rental opportunities and long “MDT is committed to look- lars, here, it seems like you hiring teachers, hospital term rental opportunities in ing into the intersection at are competing on the same staff or county employees, the future.” (U.S. Highway 191) and (MT side.” INDIAN CREEK from pg. 1 other’s property with respect liability, stating there had under Montana Code An- while crossing.” been accidents with people “There are only so many notated 7-4-2613 stating the e-mail: [email protected] | www.bandeconstruction.com Prior to the Hudson’s falling off their horses along access points into the Lee “Forest Service shall replace brad bullock 581-4117 | ken evans 490-2758 | office 682-7942 purchase of the Wonder the bridge. Metcalf Wilderness and it’s the Statement of Interest p.o. box 1444 Ennis, MT 59729 Ranch Property in 1968, trail “The sign talked about great that we’re able to keep on file with the Madison use had not been an issue. access being provided by those open and continued,” County Clerk and Recorder The order states that “apart the landowner and that the Olson said. from a very few isolated landowner would not be with a certified copy of the Yellowstone Horseshoeing incidents,” the Hudsons responsible for any injuries,” final judgment.” The ruling never attempted obstruction said John Bloomquist, the “The Court noted that The judge’s 35 page ruling Rusty Wiseman - Farrier of the trail. In the early 80s Hudsons’ attorney. the current location of the discusses the trail history, 406.581.4600 and 90s, the Forest Service The Hudsons and the For- trail ‘has remained un- noting the earliest evidence began a trailhead project and est Service, along with other changed since before the [email protected] of a trail shown on a 1888 posted signs notifying the landowners, attempted ne- statutory period of pre- USGS map, to ownership public of access to the forest gotiations to move the trail scription’ and therefore will Gentle Horsehandling history and deeds to use, boundary via private land, from its historical location, become the officially re- including, but not limited to, Reliable - Prompt Service and to stay on the trail. but nothing materialized corded location of the public recreational, outfitter, Forest Honesty - Integrity In 1985, the Hudsons and the trail remains in its easement,” according to the Service and livestock use. Knowledgeable installed two signs similar original location. DoJ release. According to the ruling to the Forest Service, and Prior to 1953, the statu- issued by Judge Haddon, the “It’s finally come to frui- instructed trail users to stay tory period of a prescriptive Forest Service tion,” said Olson. easement claim was has been is- U.S. Attorney for the 10 years and has suing grazing District of Montana Michael since been reduced permits for “There are only so many Cotter stated the ruling was to five years – un- forest al- der Montana law, important to historic access lotments to access points into the Lee all elements are to one of the “most beautiful families and “open, notorious, parts of Montana.” ELECTRONIC SUPPLY ranchers in Metcalf Wilderness and exclusive, adverse, “Today’s ruling upholds the area as Jim Forsberg continuous and an important historic route (406) 682-7858 early as 1926.