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COMMuniTy moonLigHT’S Turkey for a TiCkeT food drive CoLLeCTS 28,500 LBS, 850 TurkeyS On Friday, December 17, droves of enthusiastic skiers came to Moonlight for the 4th annual “Turkey for a Ticket” food drive benefiting the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. Quickly becoming a holiday tradition, Moonlight Basin gives a free lift ticket to anyone who donates a turkey or 20 cans of food. This year, with 28,500 pounds of food collected, including 850 turkeys, the event’s donations far exceeded past years. In 2009, GVFB reported an average of 154 new families per month who were turning to the food bank for assistance. With this level of need, events like Turkey for a Ticket are integral in helping the food bank keep up with the needs of the community. Moonlight Basin and the Gallatin Valley Food Bank would like to thank those who participated in Turkey for a Ticket. 4 December 24, 2010 “We are extremely proud to partner with the Gallatin Valley Food Bank each December for this event,” says Moonlight’s general manager, Greg Pack. “It is impressive to see the overwhelming response from the community, and hopefully events like this will continue to raise awareness and generate support for the hunger issues and needs in our local region.” moonlightbasin.com gallatinvalleyfoodbank.org aCBS PreSenTS muir STring QuarTeT The Arts Council of Big Sky will present its first winter concert, the Muir String Quartet, on January 12 at the Talus Room in the Summit Hotel at Big Sky. Tickets are $40, and includes a three-course dinner from Peaks restaurant. The evening starts at 5:30 with a social hour/cash bar, followed by dinner at 6:45 p.m., and the concert beginning at 8 p.m. In its 32nd season, the Muir String Quartet has long been acknowledged as one of the world’s most powerful and insightful ensembles, and has been in residence at Boston University’s College of Fine Arts since 1983. This event is part of the annual Peggy Dicken Schwer Memorial Fund Concert Series. Reservations are now being accepted. (406) 995-2742 bigskyarts.org BSSef 2010-2011 yCCF SCHOLaRSHiPS aWaRDeD The BSSEF extends its thanks to the Yellowstone Club Community Foundation for its generous support of the BSSEF scholarship program. Each athlete that met the age requirements was awarded a scholarship. Ambros Locker Alexa Coyle Ben Littman Roeder Weston Littman Roeder Joe Olson Caitlyn Messick Charlie Lerch Maci St Cyr Nahalem Manka There will be an informal BSSEF meeting for all parents on Sunday, December 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the Mammoth Room and then a meet and greet Apres Ski at Andiamo’s for all families on the 26th from 3:30 to 5 p.m. bssef.com ARE YOU A BIG SKY OWNERS ASSOCIATION HOMEOWNER? Lone Mountain Ranch BIG SKY MONTANA Big Sky Weekly Big Sky CommuniTy LiBrary HoLiday HourS The library will be open during the holiday break. It will be closed Sunday, December 26 and resume regular hours on Monday, Dec. 27 from 10-6. PoST offiCe HoLiday HourS Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. December 24: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Last hour is for package pick up only Closed December 25 and January 1 Bridge reSuLTS December 8 bridge results: 1st: Ruby Delzer Sacajewea: Lynne Malpeli December 15 bridge results: 1st: Marion Hathaway 2nd: Dorrie Williams Sacajewea: Wayne Hill DON’T FORGET TO PURCHASE YOUR $50 LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH SEASON PASS (RETAIL $275) Makes a great Christmas gift! Stop at BSOA office to purchase - located next to Willow Boutique and La Luna, look for green awning Call us 995-4166
LOCaL neWS BiggeST Skiing in ameriCa forum By Abbie Digel At the BSIA public meeting on December 15, close to 25 community members attended to hear updates on the second year of the successful campaign. The campaign is upping its efforts with collaboration from community members, the resorts, lodging members, resort tax dollars and private funding. Marne Hayes, Executive Director of the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of community involvement, regional aspects, and creating a focus on both winter and summer seasons. Big Sky Resort has a 30% increase in skier days compared to this time last year, and Moonlight Basin is up 1500 skier visits over last year. Highlights of increased booking rates include 320 Ranch at 10%, Lone Mountain Ranch at 25%, and the Lodge at Big Sky is already half way to total bookings. In 2010, the campaign appeared in nine national magazines including inflight publications. Two-page spreads in the publications led consumers directly to the BSIA website. This year, the campaign will appear on new websites including Pandora and Skiing Interactive. The campaign also stretched to Vertical Media travel websites and ski show attendance. Also new this year is a revamped website that now includes mountain stats, area facts, links for the Chamber and transportation links. There are 11,900 total visits as of December 15, and 90% of visitors are new. The biggest change for the website is the ability to search for lodging by date instead of booking through a third party site. Meg O’Leary, Director of Sales and Marketing at Big Sky Resort, said the campaign is also working on branding not only Big Sky but the state of Montana as a ski destination. “It’s important to say we’ve got snow, and you’ve got to come ski here.” biggestskiinginamerica.com bigskychamber.com WinTer and Co. announCe neW ParTner Shawna Winter, of Winter & Company Real Estate, is pleased to announce Aimee Andren Gerharter as the newest edition of her team. Gerharter is originally from Bozeman and has enjoyed visiting and playing in Big Sky for over 20 years. Before joining Winter & Co in December, Gerhart started and operated Wild Joe’s Organic Coffee & Tea House in Bozeman. Prior to that, Gerhart and her husband owned Hart’s Furniture and Slumberland in Bozeman. After receiving her real estate license, Gerhart was an agent at Prudential Montana in Big Sky. She is pleased about her new position as a broker. “I’m passionate about this place, and can’t wait to help other people realize their Montana dream.” madiSon vaLLey Park diSTriCT SLaTed for SPring voTe A group of Madison Valley park and recreation managers and enthusiasts have proposed creating a new parks and recreation district following the Ennis School District boundary in the Madison County. The Ennis School District includes Ennis, Virginia City and the Big Sky section of Madison County (properties in the Yellowstone Club, Big Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin, portions of Spanish Peaks). The proposed taxing district would help finance the district’s operation, maintenance, capital improvement projects and programs. The maximum tax is proposed at 3 mills, which would result in a $10 annual tax for a home valued at $200,000 or a $20 annual tax for a home valued at $400,000. Big Sky properties in Madison County would contribute approximately $145,000 of the $183,000 total annual district revenue. This group is comprised of representatives from Madison Byways, Madison Valley Aquatic Center, Madison Meadows Golf Course, and the towns of Ennis and Virginia City. Additionally, the Lions Club, 4H and the Tennis Club (all from the Madison Valley), have submitted estimates of possible future funding needs from the new district. No Big Sky groups are included. The Madison County Commission held a series of public meetings this fall. At a December 14 meeting the Commission took comments, and then voted 2-1 in favor of adopting a resolution of intent to create the proposed district. It is now scheduled to go to a vote this spring. Several Big Sky residents and managers presented information and asked the Commission to consider alternatives to the proposed resolution. They requested the Big Sky portion be removed from the district, or the resolution be modified to allow some percentage of park district funds to be spent in the Big Sky area. A letter submitted from the Big Sky Owners Association echoed this theme. There was also a legal question as to whether park district funds could be spent on programs or improvements outside of the district boundary. Bill Olson, tireless park and trail advocate from the Madison County section of Big Sky, said while he would support a Madison Valley park and recreation district, the Big Sky area should be removed from the boundary because it’s a very different community with different needs and issues. Katie Morrison, Director of the Big Sky Community Corporation (BSCC), said the proposed park district could lead to confusion with the homeowners associations that yoga in Big Sky Big Sky Weekly participate in the BSCC’s voluntary park- and trail-funding program. Additionally, the commission received letters from the Big Sky Chamber, Big Sky Resort and the Big Sky Town Center – two requested a 30-day postponement to do more research before passing the resolution. A coalition of Big Sky owners, entities and resorts is forming to research the issues and work with the Commission as necessary so any future parks and recreation district works for both communities. Take an hour to stretch sore skiing muscles and escape into the calming and strengthening world of yoga. There are three locations in Big Sky currently offering classes open to the public. Please contact the teachers for more information. Anna (406) 600-7565 ~ Debby (406)539-6488 ~ Jill (480) 773-0496 ~ Dani (678) 6402-252. Private and group lessons available upon request. yeLLOWSTOne MOunTain CenTeR FOR THe aRTS 467 Spruce Cone Drive, Big Sky Monday Anusara Style Yoga with Anna 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. $12 Tuesday Anusara Style Yoga with Anna 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. $12 Wednesday Pilates with Jolene 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. $10 Anusara Style Yoga with Jill 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. $10 Thursday 50/50 Pilates with Jolene 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. $10 Friday Anusara Style Yoga with Anna 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. $12 THe STuDiO 32 Market Place, Meadow Village (next to Big Sky Health and Fitness) Wednesday Anusara Style Yoga with Debby 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. $10 Big Sky WeLLneSS CenTeR Big Sky Resort (406) 995-5806/8006 Call for updated schedule and instructor contacts. Monday Pilates with Jolene 7:30-8:30 a.m. $10 Anusara Style Yoga with Anna 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10 Tuesday Yoga with Lianne 7:30-8:30 a.m. $10 Wednesday Yoga with Dani 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10 Thursday Pilates with Jolene 7:30-8:30 a.m. $10 Anusara Style Yoga with Anna 4:30- 5:30 p.m. $10 Saturday Yoga with Lianne 7:30-8:30 a.m. $10 Yoga with Dani 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10 December 24, 2010 5
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