4 June 29, 2012 Community BSCC news BIG SKY – If you build it, <strong>the</strong>y will come. As improvements continue on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong> Community Park increase so does <strong>the</strong> number of park visitors and recreationalists. Thanks to generous private donors, businesses, volunteers and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong> Resort Tax, improvements in <strong>the</strong> park have come a long way. The park improvements in <strong>the</strong> past two years have included construction of two softball fields, a multiuse field, connecting trails, basketball court, resurfaced tennis courts and a paved parking lot. Operating and maintenance funding requested for park improvement has been funded by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong> Resort Area District. Maintaining trails and restrooms, mowing <strong>the</strong> fields and keeping <strong>the</strong> park clean and safe are some of <strong>the</strong> improvements made. Work on <strong>the</strong> climbing boulders is to begin before <strong>the</strong> end of June. For that project, BSCC partnered with <strong>the</strong> Rotary Club of <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong>, which funded $35,000 for <strong>the</strong> project. Construction on <strong>the</strong> 6,800 sq. foot Skate Park has been set for July 16, after <strong>the</strong> project received $150,000 in combined funding from Yellowstone Club Community Foundation, Montana Tourism Infrastructure, Resort Tax and BSCC’s own funding pool. explorebigsky.com Softball is also in full swing this summer, with double headers three nights a week. The new dugouts, donated by Lone Peak Builders, should be completed by <strong>the</strong> end of June. Tuesday night ultimate Frisbee league and a Wednesday night soccer league have kept things busy and active in <strong>the</strong> park throughout explorebigsky.com improvements continue on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong> Community Park BIG SKY—The <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong> Community Corp. will host its fundraising Gala Dinner and Auction on July 21 at 6 p.m. at <strong>the</strong> Community Park. The event will include a live and silent auction, dinner and dancing, with a goal to raise $100,000. Proceeds will go toward expansion and completion of <strong>the</strong> Community Park, building new trails, and development of future parks and trails projects. Auction items include a stay at Silver Tip Ranch in Yellowstone National Park, donated by Yellowstone Park Foundation; a weeklong visit to Casa San Marco Cortona, Italy and a weeklong visit to Villa Paradiso, Bali, both donated by Stacey and Rob Mattraw; a stay and golf package at Pronghorn Club and Resort in Bend, Ore, donated by Pronghorn Club; and a two-day bird hunting trip in north-central Montana, donated by Jill and Loren Bough. For more information, to get involved or buy tickets, visit bsccmt.rog or call (406) 993-2112. Donations will be accepted anytime, but sponsorship contributions for <strong>the</strong> event should be made by July 15. big <strong>Sky</strong> weekly Staff writer big sky youth soccer league run drills with <strong>the</strong>ir coaches <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong> Weekly Construction continues on <strong>the</strong> new softball dugouts Photos by renae Counter <strong>the</strong> week. There has also been an occasional game of lacrosse. The nonprofit <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong> Community Corp. was created in 1998 to promote, acquire, preserve and maintain land, parks, trails and easements for <strong>the</strong> enjoyment of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong> community and <strong>the</strong> general public. Parks and trails fundraising dinner and auction set for July 21 a weekend in Yellowstone paradise silver tip ranch, sept. 8-11, 2012 golden light, shimmering aspen, abundant wildlife and quiet streams are all part of yellowstone's magic in autumn. Few areas of <strong>the</strong> park are as spectacular in <strong>the</strong> fall as <strong>the</strong> serpentine slough Creek and its fabled meadows. and just beyond <strong>the</strong> third meadow and <strong>the</strong> park boundary is a privately owned refuge—silver tip ranch. Fish slough Creek, explore <strong>the</strong> trails on foot or horseback, or relax at <strong>the</strong> lodge. at day’s end, enjoy a hearty, home-cooked dinner served familystyle and presentations by yellowstone experts. access to this classic western lodge is by horsedrawn wagon, or by hiking 11 miles through a remote, pristine part of <strong>the</strong> park. accommodations are elegant and rustic. lunches are served on <strong>the</strong> screened in porch or provided as a picnic to go with guided rides or fishing trips. <strong>the</strong> yellowstone Park Foundation donated <strong>the</strong> trip to silver tip. slough Creek at silver tip ranch Photo Courtesy oF yPF “we want to give people who care about <strong>the</strong> region an opportunity to experience a special place,” said nina Jaeger from yPF. hopefully spending time <strong>the</strong>re will inspire stewardship and involvement with protecting and preserving yellowstone and <strong>the</strong> ecosystem as a whole.”
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