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letters The Big Sky Ski Education Foundation invites the community and visitors to participate in the Gransberg Cup Dual Challenge, Saturday, March 12 on Hangman’s at Big Sky. Registration is from 8:30 – 10 a.m. in the Mountain Mall. $15 for adults, $10 for children. Course inspection will be 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. The race begins at 11:30. Racers will split into age groups and start on a first come basis. All winners in the age class over 15 will receive a special edition belt buckle. 4 March 4, 2011 coMMunity On December 21, 2010, my beautiful 8-year-old golden retriever, Amos, was struck and killed by a speeding car on Spruce Cone Drive. The driver had a fight with her parents and was speeding, wasn’t looking where she was going, and hit Amos going 30-40 mph. Amos wasn’t on a leash; my mother couldn’t open the clasp on his leash because of the cold. I said it was ok because we were right outside my driveway; this was a dog friendly neighborhood. I was lagging behind because I was bagging his poop. Amos was running back to make sure I was still behind him…I yelled at the speeding car, she didn’t slow down. She killed my best friend. Please slow down on our streets. It is unacceptable to be going as fast as this girl was. What if it had been a roaming bear, a wandering moose, or a proud elk? What if it had been your best friend or your child who was just running down the street to the park? What if? Please be more careful in our neighborhoods. Thank You LeeAnn Theard The Big Sky Firefighters would like to thank Chief Jason Revisky for his years of dedicated service to the community of Big Sky. Throughout his 16 years of service, his promotion of firefighter safety and his institution of valuable trainings have made Big Sky Fire what it is today. Chief Revisky has been instrumental in providing the Big Sky community with 24 hour, seven day a week advanced life support coverage. His dedication to the community and all we serve is apparent in his insistence that we provide nothing but the best customer service possible to our community and its visitors. Events like the annual Pancake Breakfast, the Halloween haunted house, open houses, fire prevention with Ophir School, and public fire education are just a few examples of the dedication he has brought to Big Sky to make this community a better and safer place to be. As Big Sky Firefighters, we would also like to thank Chief for providing an excellent work place that is family oriented and above all else, safe. Beyond his fanaticism for community service, Chief has emphasized safety. Innovative thinking, open-minded outlooks, and the vision to bring in outside resources have made the Big Sky Fire Department one of the more progressive fire departments in the country in terms of firefighter safety, and for that Chief, we thank you. We as a fire department will never forget the words you taught us: “Be nice, work hard, protect lives and property, and return to the station alive and healthy. “ Always your friends, Big Sky Firefighters local Winter Games provides opportunities for Special olympic athletes by abbie digel It was a breezy day at Moonlight Basin on February 28, and most of the lifts were on wind hold, but that didn’t stop 40 athletes from competing in the second Big Sky Area Special Olympics winter games. Penni Kolpin, the winter games coordinator, beamed as she waved to competitors from the chairlift. “It’s all about providing opportunities for the athletes,” she said. There were 32 skiers, from novice to advanced, and eight snowshoers. 60 volunteers came out for the event, and each was paired with an athlete to help him or her navigate the resort and the courses. Montana is divided into 12 local areas for the Special Olympics, and usually the athletes from the Big Sky area travel four hours to Lost Trail to compete. “It’s huge we get to do this locally,” said Kolpin. About a third of the athletes in the area were present on Monday, but Kolpin hopes if the games are consistently held in Big Sky, more will show up. The athletes have eight training sessions before the competition, and since the events are divided by skill level, most everyone has a chance to place. Some had their own gear, but other snowshoes and skis were borrowed from Eagle Mount, or donated from Round House Ski and Sports Center. The athletes, participants and Moonlight Staff were all smiles at first annual Gransberg Cup dual Challenge the awards ceremony, where participants ate refreshments and gushed about their scores. “We are proud to have hosted the Special Olympics Montana for the second year in a row. Even though we were faced with less than ideal weather, you’d never know it by the big smiles on the athletes’ faces,” said Greg Pack, GM of Moonlight. big Sky Weekly Big Sky fire department Please ensure the safety of your home and family, take a few moments to shovel out the fire hydrant closest to your property. This small task can make the difference when there is an emergency. Thank You! 2/19 – 10:38-13:57 - EMS personnel responded to Big Sky Ski Patrol. Patient received BLS care and was transported to BDH. 2/19 – 11:08-14:02 - EMS personnel responded to Moonlight Ski Patrol. Patient received BLS care and was transported to BDH. 2/19 – 12:16-16:02 - EMS personnel responded to Big Sky Ski Patrol. Patient received BLS care and was transported to BDH. 2/19 – 14:18-18:00 - EMS personnel responded to Big Sky Ski Patrol. Patient received ALS care and was transported to BDH. 2/19 – 14:22-18:00 - EMS personnel responded to Big Sky Ski Patrol. Patient received ALS care and was transported to BDH. 2/19 – 14:57-20:14 - EMS personnel responded to a SAR transport. Patient received BLS care and was transported to BDH. 2/19 – 15:08–15:58- EMS personnel responded to Big Sky Ski Patrol. Mutual Aid was called to provide ALS care and patient was transported to BDH. 2/19 – 18:57-20:01 – Fire personnel responded to Big Sky Resort for report of smoke. Conditions were mitigated and no evacuation was needed. 2/19 – 19:32-20:01 - EMS personnel responded to Big Sky Resort. Patient received BLS care and refused transport. 2/19 – 20:37-21:15 – Fire personnel responded to an Alarm at Big Sky Resort. No hazard was found. 2/19 – 21:45-01:00 – EMS personnel responded. Patient received ALS care and was transported to BDH. 2/20 – 02:59-03:30 – EMS personnel responded. Patient received BLS assessment and refused transport. 2/20 – 16:05-16:30 – Fire personnel responded to a Dumpster Fire. Hot ashes on garbage were extinguished and dumper left out of shed to cool. 2/21 – 13:24-16:07 - EMS personnel responded to Big Sky Ski Patrol. Patient received BLS care and was transported to BDH. 2/21 – 15:30-16:00 – Fire personnel responded to an Alarm at Big Sky Resort. No hazard was found. 2/21- 16:00-16:30 – EMS personnel responded to a Vehicle Collision on Hwy 191. No injuries were reported and 3 patients refused care and transport. 2/22 – 09:22-12:45 - EMS personnel responded to Moonlight Ski Patrol. Patient received ALS care and was transported to BDH. 2/22 – 17:44-20:30 – EMS personnel responded. Patient received ALS care and was transported to BDH. 2/24 – 08:22-09:49 – EMS personnel responded. Patient received ALS care. 2/24 – 14:03-18:00 - EMS personnel responded to Big Sky Ski Patrol. Patient received ALS care and was transported to BDH. Photo by reid Morth Skijorign at Bozeman’s Wild West Winterfest this February - Spela Bertoncelj slingshots around the final gate to take 2nd overall in the woman’s division.
coMMunity Sing out! by danielle Mcclain Big Sky Community Chorus would like to welcome anyone with a desire to be part of something bigger than themselves to join us on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. The choir is made up of an eclectic mix of community members of all ages and backgrounds who assemble as much for the fun of it as the musical experience. The chorus practices in the Big Sky Chapel; it has no affiliation with any religion. The chorus is under the energetic direction of John Zirkle and masterful accompaniment of Klaudia Kosiak, both of who volunteer their time and david Mueller Dave Mueller has left this planet, and hopefully he is sight casting to very large fish in the great beyond. Known to many Big Sky locals as BBD (Big Bald Dave) Dave was a skier second, and a fly-fishing fanatic first and utmost. I had the privilege of sharing a boat or a riffle with Dave on several occasions but not nearly enough of them to satisfy me. We will miss you big guy, see you in the next life. - Randy Spence experience to the project. Director JZ says all you need to participate is an open mind and commitment to the endeavor. “Aside from the fun of it all, the chorus is a great way to meet people in the community and take a muchneeded break from our hectic winter lives,” says Zirkle. “In general, singing with others provides that feeling of being a part of a whole, which is something we all strive for in our.” Some members have never sung in a chorus, and many have not done so since as far back as grade school or high school. The group has a solid David Gerard Mueller passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, he traveled through the West in pursuit of outdoor activities, settling in Montana for the past 15 years. He worked at the Yellowstone Club, and was a prolific fisherman, skier, bicyclist and hiker. BBD’s magnetic personality attracted many friends. On Feb. 22, family and friends scattered Dave’s ashes on the Yellowstone River. Following that, a funeral service was held at the Catholic Community Center in Bozeman, and then a Celebration of Life at the American Legion Hall. Memorial contributions can be sent to Trout Unlimited, Madison-Gallatin Chapter. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at dahlcares.com. core of approximately 25 people and is preparing for a spring concert in April, where they’ll sing an arrangement prepared by Zirkle from the hit show Glee, Mozart, Aaron Copeland and Eric Whitacre. For an ideal sound, the choir would like to expand membership to 32 members or more. To join is to simply attend rehearsal and become part of the fun. All the music is provided. The goal is to make a beautiful noise and have a good time doing it. For more information contact johnzirkle@gmail.com Caleb acker Caleb Clay Acker, 22, of Alberton passed away February 14, 2011 in the Bridger Mountains near Bozeman. Caleb was born on January 5, 1989, in Wausau, WI to Clay W. and Constance P. Acker. At the time of his death, Caleb was a senior at Montana State University in the Ar- big Sky Weekly Madison Valley park and recreation district resolution rescinded; Efforts remain Steady On Feb. 17, 2011, the Madison County Commission rescinded Resolution 41-2010, which would have put to a vote in May 2011 the issue of whether to create a Madison Valley Parks and Recreation District with a maximum taxing authority of 3 mills. The proposed boundary of the District followed the Ennis School District boundary, including Ennis, surrounding Madison Valley communities, and the Big Sky portion of Madison County (Big Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin, Yellowstone Club, much of Spanish Peaks, and other properties). The Madison County Commission passed this resolution on Dec. 14. obituaries Shortly thereafter, a group of Big Sky representatives organized efforts to remove Big Sky from the proposed district. This group felt Big Sky would be better served by creation of a separate district, rather than paying into a larger Madison Valley-focused district and dividing the Big Sky community on the county line. Also, the group felt the proposed district might disproportionately tax Big Sky for park and recreational amenities not easily accessible by the town’s residents and visitors. The Commission received approximately 100 letters in support of Big Sky’s removal from the proposed district. This organized effort discovered a 1988 vote that had created a Big Sky Mountain Village Park District. This District was never ‘activated’, according to county documents, and has never imposed taxes, but remains on the books. Due to this, the Madison County Attorney advised the Commission to rescind Resolution 41-2010, citing overlapping park districts as not legal. The Commission stated a referendum could still go to vote this year, and that they support creation of a Madison County district. The boundaries that district, or districts, may follow are not yet delineated. During the several public hearings about this issue, the Madison County Commission stated they would support the creation of a new Big Sky Parks and Recreation District, and they advised Big Sky’s community leadership to begin organizing one soon. Big Sky representatives are researching the issues that will come up in the next few months as the community discusses this. Katie Morrison, Executive Director of the Big Sky Community Corporation, will be speaking at the Chamber’s Town Hall meeting on March 10 about the possible creation of a Big Sky parks district. chitecture Program. Caleb is a 2007 graduate of Cedar Grove – Belgium High School in Cedar Grove, WI. Caleb loved the Montana outdoors, and he died doing what he loved most: snowboarding in the backcountry. Caleb is survived by his parents, Clay W. and Constance P. Acker, of Alberton; his siblings, Joshua W. (Laura) Acker, of Alberton, Sarah C. Acker, of Washington, D.C., Grace E. Acker, of Los Angeles, Calif.; nephews, Silas Acker and Micah Acker; and niece, Rainier Acker. The viewing was Feb.19 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. also at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor Daniel Disch officiating. March 4, 2011 5
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