YELLOWSTONE - Explore Big Sky

4 July 1, 2011
CoMMUnItY
The Big Sky fire
department
The Big Sky Fire Department firefighters hosted
a breakfast on Sunday, June 26 for the Bozeman
Eagle Mount-Big Sky Kids campers, counselors
and their families.
In conjunction with the breakfast, the Fire Department
also hosted their annual St. Baldrick’s
head-shaving community event. Firefighters,
members of the kids group, and Big Sky community
members bravely shaved their heads
to raise donations and awareness for childhood
cancer research.
The Big Sky Fire Department’s goal is to raise at
least $5,000 for St. Baldrick’s. To date, $3,000
has been raised in donations. $1,250 of that was
raised by Anna Alvin of the HairBares Team.
On behalf of all of the firefighters and the kids
who inspire us, thank you!
For more information about St. Baldrick’s or to
make a donation, visit: stbaldricks.org/events/
mypage/eventid/2324/eventyear/2011.
- from the Big Sky Fire Department
Type O negative blood
donors needed
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firefighters who
shaved their heads
for the St. Baldrick’s
event:
Seth barker
Greg Clark
Lukas Golz
Mitch hamel
Steve Johnson
Mark Loomis
Corey nagashima
Sean pierce
tom Reeves
Dan Sheil
Volunteer barber:
Jaci Clack, Mountain
haven Salon
Big Sky community
members who
shaved their heads:
anna alvin
Maya Johnsen
Mark Robin from the
hungry Moose Market
and Deli
Curt Wilson from Wilson
Video
Joseph and eli Gale
The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to
critical levels.
Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to
patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations.
While all blood types are needed during the critical summer months, the Red
Cross urges those eligible donors with blood type O negative to make and keep
appointments to give blood this summer.
The Red Cross is also encouraging all type O negative blood donors who meet the
eligibility requirements to double the difference by becoming a double red cell
donor. If eligible, you can give to give two donations at once.
There will be a blood drive on July 13 from 12 – 3 p.m. at Big Sky Resort and one
on July 25 from 2 – 6 p.m. at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center. There
are also several scheduled at various locations around Bozeman, Livingston and
Three Forks in the next month.
Go to redcrossblood.
org/make-donation
to find a blood drive
near you, or call (800)
RED-CROSS (1-800-
733-2767) to schedule
an appointment.
Corrections 6/17 Weekly
In “New date set for bison trial,” Park County Stockgrowers filed suit, not
MT Stockgrowers association.
The Big Sky Hikers “flower hike” is actually on 7/14. The sign-up for the
hikes is at 8:15 a.m., and the hikes leave at 8:30.
Trever Olson’s photo (a silouette of Josh Simpfenderfer walking the
highline on page 32) was incorrectly credited to Sonya Iverson and Sydian
Photography.
We also apologize for misspelling Josh Simpfenderfer’s name.
big Sky Weekly
Big Sky Natural resource
Council’s wildfire preparedness
event a success
bY KatIe MoRRISon
On June 24, the Big Sky Natural Resource Council hosted their second annual
Big Sky Wildfire Preparedness event at Town Center Park. Many Big Sky
residents and visitors turned out for the event, which featured information
on natural resource issues in the area, a free BBQ and special appearances by
Smokey Bear and Elvis.
Volunteers from the Fire Department cooked burgers and hot dogs for over 300
people, while council member Seth Barker gave a presentation and answered
questions from homeowners on how to create survivable space. Forestry vendors
held a trade show, highlighting the equipment and techniques they use to
maintain healthy forest stands in Big Sky.
That evening the BSNRC also released the Forest Stewardship Plan, which they
have been working on for the past year. The plan, sponsored by Merrill Lynch
and Bank of America, contains valuable information about the types of trees,
forest health issues and treatment options in the Big Sky area. It is available free
of charge at bigskynrc.org.
The mission of the Big Sky Natural Resource Council is to provide sustainable
solutions for natural resource issues in the Big Sky community through a collaborative
ecosystem approach. If you would like more information or would
like to make a donation, contact Crystal Hagerman at (406) 209-0344.
BSCC to host public meeting
about Big Sky trails, recreation
and parks special district
bY KatIe MoRRISon
Recently, the Gallatin County Commission
passed a Resolution of Intent
to create a Big Sky Meadow Trails,
Recreation and Parks Special District.
Prior to passing the final Resolution
and Interlocal Agreement with Gallatin
County, a public comment period
of 30 days is required.
Gallatin County mailed Big Sky/Gallatin
County property owners a notice
last week, informing them of this comment
period. The Big Sky Community
Corporation has also mailed a notice,
which explains the intent and formation
of the district in “plain language.”
BSCC will also host a public meeting
on Wednesday July 13, at noon at the
Big Sky Chapel basement to answer
questions regarding the potential selffunded,
non-taxing district.
The Gallatin County Commission
will hopefully proceed with passing
the resolution for this self-funded
district, barring significant protests
or comments.
The second step of creating the
multijurisdictional district is for the
Madison County Commission to
pass a similar Resolution of Intent
to expand an existing three-square
mile Big Sky Park District that was
created in 1988, strip it of taxing
authority, and enter into an Interlocal
Agreement with Gallatin County
to share the administration of the
districts with a single board of directors.
The Madison County Commission
held a public meeting to expand
the district on Tuesday, June 21, and
has requested a continuation of the
hearing for July 12.
With questions, contact Katie Morrison
at (406) 993-2112 or katie@
bsccmt.org.