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Judge: Remove Bridger Canyon horse barn
Posted on: 2012-02-04
Cameron Steele, Chronicle Staff Writer | Posted: Saturday, February 4, 2012 12:15 am
A partially finished horse barn in Bridger Canyon must be torn down, a Gallatin County judge said in a Tuesday ruling.
In his order, District Judge Mike Salvagni affirmed the Gallatin County Planning and Zoning Commission’s opinion that a barn built illegally near Bridger Canyon Road should be removed.
The order ends a dispute that began in January 2010 between a property owners association and the owner of the barn, located at 181 Brass Lantern Court—about a quarter-mile south of the “M” trailhead.
The county first learned about the barn when a resident complained. In 2010, the county’s code compliance specialist determined that the barn’s contractor had not applied for a permit to build the 2,524-square-foot structure on the 20-acre property.
The barn also violated zoning regulations, compliance specialist Amy Waring said, because it was built too far away from the house already on the property.
Cameron Steele can be reached at csteele@dailychronicle.com or 582-2648.
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| Montana Video
Posted on: 2012-01-10
copy and paste to browser: http://vimeo.com/21708735
ENJOY!
Note - this is in HD, so loads slowly.
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Wally King Dies in NC
Posted on: 2011-12-19
He was always just 'Wally King' to us, and he would have been 81 on January 11, 2012. He died in Cary, NC, on December 16, but he loved Bridger Canyon and our friends there, with all his heart. The people there were undoubtedly the best he'd ever known. He'd lived for thirty years 'up north,' for God's sake! Our little spot in Montana was heaven to him. My children say, and they're right, that Bridger Canyon was the only place for him to be -- and his boys agree. He always kept asking me when we were going back to Montana -- and now it's time. I can finally take him home.
Much love,
Rose
Sent: Sun, Dec 18, 2011 2:11 pm
Subject: Wally
Dearest Family and Friends,
Wally died Friday, just after noon. I was in his room with him, stepped out into the hall to speak to a friend for a few minutes, and when I returned, he was gone.
He fell from the bed Tuesday, had a trip to the ER, and had been sleeping peacefully since his return, on doses of morphine every two hours. He had been extremely agitated for days, and there were many signs that he was getting ready to leave us. It is terrible to think of losing him, but none of us could bear to see him the way he was -- and none of us could wish for his struggle with Alzheimer's to continue. Now he's free -- and at peace, at last. His 81st birthday would have been January 11, 2012.
Hospice was always there for us those last few days, and the whole Waltonwood staff was unbelievably caring and affectionate -- always. He could not have been in a better place for the last eighteen months. I was stunned by all the tears and emotion there when we began to lose him. He was surrounded by literally dozens of people who loved him, always recognizing the gentle, funny, intelligent soul still there beneath the Alzheimer's indignities and outbursts.
Following cremation, my children and I will ultimately take him back to Montana, somewhere near our cabin on the creek in Bridger Canyon. He wanted no service of any kind. We could always find him reading in his chair on the porch, if he weren't grocery shopping and cooking for the family, or upstairs watching slides of his beloved England. He kept asking me when we were going back to Bozeman. Now, finally, he can return to the place he dearly loved.
His sons and their wives -- Tom and Jennifer, Corey and Melissa -- are nearby, and supportive. Tom and Corey were with me at the ER, and they will help me deal with the details of this loss and my move westward in early February. No firm decisions yet on my future plans. Guess I'm still taking one day at a time.
We got a late start, Wally and I, but we had a good run. Now, memories will have to do.
Love to you all,
Rose
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| Bridger Canyon Women's Club
Posted on: 2011-12-14
Christmas Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, December 14 - 11:30 a.m.
Riverside Country Club
Our regular meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Light treats, short business meeting and an interesting program. (November's program featured MSU President Wazed Cruzado - interesting and fun!)
Lots of interest groups are active: bridge, book clubs, skiing, games, needle work, etc.
Come and join the women of your community!
For info email BCWC President Heidi McLoughlin (hmlranch@littleappletech.com) or Secretary - Cathy Anderson (586-5604).
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| SKI CHICKS STARTING SOON!
Posted on: 2011-11-18
Hello - fellow skiers. There is white stuff outside!! And Bridger Bowl
is gearing up to open.
If you are interested in skiing with a very loosely organized group, let me know. Ski Chicks usually meet on one (or two if there is enough interest) mornings a week, around 9:00 - 9:30 and ski together. There
are skiers at all levels. Originally the purpose of the group was to encourage skiers who were a little tentative and wanted someone with whom to ski. I am back at that level this year after my year off with cancer. However, there are also some very good skiers to ski with if
you are less tentative!
So, if you would like to join, let me know and also let me know what day(s) will work best for you, and hopefully we'll all hit (figuratively) the slopes together. Usually we start in January because December gets crazy, but nothing about this group is set in snow - I mean stone! We have even included spouses, significant others, and men who look lost!! What a group!
I look forward to hearing from you. Email me at Pauline@bclodge.com
Pauline
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| Weed District Grant
Posted on: 2011-11-15
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:30 AM
The Gallatin County Weed District is applying for a state grant so that they can offer 50-50 cost sharing to Bridger Canyon residents and property owners for the spraying/treatment of property for noxious weeds. These can be applied either by owners or hired out. It is a competitive grant, and letters of support from Canyon residents/property owners would be of great assistance in obtaining this grant. They are requesting support in the form of letters and have offered a sample, with e-mail address to send it. They need it before Thanksgiving. It sounds like a wonderful opportunity for us to support them in their efforts to assist us!
The sample letter is below.
Call/e-mail me if you have questions, or contact the Gallatin County Weed District office.
Sharon Erickson
406-587-4085
se.eaglesrest@gmail.com
******The letter may be sent by e-mail to: michael.jones@gallatin.mt.gov
Bridger Canyon Property Owner
1234 My Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
To Whom It May Concern:
I,.............., have been actively controlling noxious weeds on my property for many years and support the Gallatin County Weed District in their efforts to secure a grant from the Noxious Weed Trust Fund to assist with the control of noxious weeds in the Bridger Canyon Weed Management Area.
Without the cooperation of all landowners and land managers in the area, the control of noxious weeds will be ineffective and frustrating. Please let us know what we can do to further the control of noxious weeds in the Bridger Canyon Weed Management Area.
Sincerely,
Landowner
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| Bridger Pines Sewer System update
Posted on: 2011-11-12
See the Bridger Canyon POA tab for news on the sewer system. Comments deadline is Monday, November 14.
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Chief Denny Guentzel Retires after 22 Years.
Posted on: 2011-11-12
Many thanks from all canyon residents for the service of Chief Denny Guentzel for 22 years with the department: 1999 to 2011. Thanks to wife, Eunie, too, for all her work with the Auxiliary.
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| Calendar Updates
Posted on: 2011-10-13
NOTES FROM BCWC - Secretary Cathy Anderson:
Bridger Canyon Historical Preservation Society has re-roofed the schoolhouse and is planning an open house extravaganza on Dec. 3 from 11-3. The raffle drawing for the quilt will take place then, so mark your calendars.
Christmas luncheon is December 14 at Riverside. This year will be a buffet Price will be held to $20. Monies are appreciated by the November meeting. It is always helpful to have a ballpark count for the cooks.
BCFD has scheduled the Baked Potato supper for January 27, 2012 and the Pancake Breakfast on June 23, 2012.
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| Flag Ceremony - Fire Station
Posted on: 2011-10-13
The retirement of the current flag at the firehouse (donated by Heidi McLoughlin)
and the raising of the new flag (donated by Sharon Erikson) was performed by Boy Scout Troop 676
on OCTOBER 26 at 6:30pm.
A large crowd of fire fighters and other canyon residents attended to show their patriotism and appreciation.
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| 1954 Bear Incident
Posted on: 2011-09-23
From the Bozeman Daily Chronicle 'This Day in Bozeman Chronicle History' September 23, 2011
'While checking cattle and fences on the Albert Michel ranch, Budge Schumacher ran into a bear in the berry patch. Schumacher, riding a horse, chased the bruin and treed it in a large fir. However, the bear wasn't intimidated to any great extent. It wouldn't move from a limb about 15 feet off the ground and growled when the horse and rider came near. The meeting ended in a stalemate with Schumacher ultimately riding away and leaving the bear to its own devices.'
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| Monday, 8/15, 4:23 pm (Tom Fiddaman)
Posted on: 2011-08-16
re: BATTLE RIDGE FIRE, CELL TOWER, BRIDGER PINES
Hi Neighbors –
You may have seen the Sunday Chronicle article on the small fire at Battle Ridge:
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/article_47497514-c629-11e0-8b79-00
1cc4c03286.html
Here’s the latest from fire chief Dan Astrom:
>About 6 acres.
>70% contained as of this morning. Some spots outside the hose line.
>Didn't get the moisture like some of us in the canyon this morning.
>Hotshot crews are sleeping at the fire. Helena crew is camped at the station, and local crews go home.
>Could be wrapped up today, most likely tomorrow.
>Nothing to see from the road, so please avoid that area as vehicles are entering and exiting between Brackett Creek Rd. and Fairy Lake Access.
>Thank you! >
>Regards,
>Dan
In other news, the proposed cell tower is on the agenda tonight:
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/city/article_5f23a9aa-c6d5-11e0-96
7d-001cc4c002e0.html
There is information on the cell tower being proposed at Zigs on both Facebook and the web.
Bridger Corridor Enhancement Team is the Facebook page and www.bridgerteam.com is the website. People can see some nifty graphics that show the before and after views.
Applications are underway for Bridger Pines to replace its ailing sewer system with a new wastewater treatment facility that would permit full build of the 58 units in the subdivision. The system would include a 4-acre storage pond and 7-acre spray irrigation system below the Bridger Bowl parking lot. For more details see http://deq.mt.gov/wqinfo/srf/WPCSRF/pdf/EAFONSIBridgerPines.pdf A pending application for a variance to subdivide land was postponed, but may be heard next month.
Tom
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In Memory of our Dear Friend and Neighbor, Em DePuy
Posted on: 2011-08-10
DePuy
1925-02-16 - 2011-08-01
Emerson DePuy, 86, passed away on August 1, 2011 with his family by his side. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 16, 1925, the son of Clifford DePuy and Frances Lillian Prouty DePuy. He was married to Ann Jackson DePuy for 61 years until her death in 2009. 'Old Blue Eyes' was an old school gentleman. He was also a mechanical wizard, inveterate teaser and a people magnet. He loved living in beautiful Montana where he could ski or fly fish once the grass was cut. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, in 1942 on a Friday and started college on Monday because the nation was at war. After receiving his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State, Ames, he attended Midshipman's School at Notre Dame. He served as the deck officer on the USS Admiral Coontz, the largest navel transport at that time. After the war, he attended Wesleyan University in Middleton, Connecticut to receive an M.A. in Economics. Emerson's only employer was Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company, the heavy construction company that built the St. Louis arch. When he retired at end of 34 years, he was the Northwest District Sales Manager covering Northern California, Oregon, Hawaii, Alaska and Northern Nevada. Em lived in Des Moines, Dallas, Chicago, Spain, and Pittsburgh before living 27 years in Menlo Park, CA. As Scout Master of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 109, he grew the troop to be one of the strongest in the Bay Area and mentored many, including his son Dave, to Eagle Scout. He and Ann were consummate world travelers. When he moved to Bozeman in 1988 he quickly became involved in the community, volunteering at the Museum of the Rockies, the Bridger Canyon Volunteer Fire Department, and SCORE, where he was Chapter Administrator until his death. He will be widely remembered for his commitment to helping others improve and his direct, quick sense of humor. Emerson is survived by his children, Debbie DePuy, Los Angeles, CA and Dave DePuy (Judy), Los Altos Hills, CA, his grandchildren, Jesse Giunta, Woodland Hills, CA, Jennifer DePuy, Los Altos Hills, CA and Cliff DePuy, Los Altos Hills, CA, and his West Highland terriers, Foxie and Boomer. At Em's request no service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the Bridger Canyon Rural Fire Department Auxiliary, 8081 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman, MT 59715, Museum of the Rockies, 600 West Kagy Boulevard Bozeman, MT 59717, or to a charity of one's choosing.
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Virtual Tour of Bridger Canyon
Posted on: 2011-07-08
Enjoy!
Website: www.visualtour.com/applets/flashviewer2/viewer.asp?t=2530277&sk=200
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| New Video
Posted on: 2011-04-06
Check out this new video celebrating the uniqueness of Bozeman! Lots of photos of Bridger Canyon are included, of course (the most beautiful area around!). This is indeed, The Last Best Place!
Website: www.youtube.com/MontanaBozeman
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| Pilates at the Fire Station
Posted on: 2011-03-08
Come try out our Pilates class on Mondays and Fridays at 7:30. An hour of great core stretching exercise with Debbie Bloehm and friends. Easy access, great way to start the day!
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| BCPOA NOTES from Tom Fiddaman, Chairman
Posted on: 2011-02-03
2/7/11: Tonight's zoning advisory board meeting is cancelled. We'll let you know when it's rescheduled. Meanwhile, there's quite a bit of new material at http://zoning.posterous.com . -
2/3/11
Two bits of news:
The Zoning Advisory Board will meet on February 7th, 5:30-7:30, at the fire station community room. This week will be the first discussion of density and PUDs in the AE district, so it should be interesting. The agenda is posted at http://zoning.posterous.com/ along with a lot of other material documenting the discussion.
If you've been wondering why the Theken barn in Brass Lantern (by the M) is still standing, it's because an appeal is underway and the county's removal order will be set aside, pending resolution. The county has hired outside counsel to defend its decision. BCPOA will file to intervene. Now that litigation is underway, BCPOA will have to go quiet on this matter, though we may need to do a bit of fundraising. Unfortunately resolution could be a long way off - as much as several years.
Tom Fiddaman
BCPOA Chairman
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| Bohart Activities
Posted on: 2011-02-03
12th-Saturday: Valentines Scramble
Join in the camaraderie of this informal and fun 'race' for all ages and abilities. You don't have to be a ski racer to enter. Costumes encouraged! Skiers choose their race distance and classic or skate technique. Event day registration at 9:00 AM. Scramble begins at 10:00 AM. Participation fee of $5 donated to Bohart Ski Education Scholarship Fund.
13th-Sunday: Bohart Bonus Day
Ski Bohart at reduced prices! $8 Adult Trail Fee, $5 Child Trail Fee (7-12, 6 and under free). $8 classic rental for adults, $5 classic rental for children. Put your name in a drawing for a FREE 2012 Season Pass. Warm up at the Trail Shelter. Bring a picnic lunch for a fun day with family and friends!
Website: www.bohartranchxcski.com
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| Potato Dinner Results
Posted on: 2011-01-29
To Bridger Canyon Women's Club membership,
What a wonderful, successful event we had last night. We truly missed those of you who could not attend. Here are the results:
Approximately 85 adults and 12 children attended
Donations totaled $1454.00
Thank you so much to everyone for your hard work and culinary delights. See you are our February meeting.
Lorraine Conn
Treasurer
Lorraine,
All of you did an amazing job! It was such a fun evening and what a huge success.
Thank you all for everything that you do. We live in such a wonderful community.
Colleen
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| Sager Web Site
Posted on: 2010-12-11
This is a great place to get the feel of living in Bridger Canyon. Thanks, Gary!
www.bclodge.com
Other web sites that Gary lists as informative:
MSU News Service:
http://www.montana.edu/cpa/news/nwview.php?article=8855
National Geographic:
http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/2009/10/best-places-to-live/montana-bozeman-text/1
Enjoy!
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| Zoning Upheld by County
Posted on: 2010-09-10
By now you have probably heard that Bridger Canyon prevailed at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting yesterday. The vote was 5-2 denying the CUP to allow the barn to stay. I would like to thank all of you who took the time to respond to the survey, the commissioners listened!!
And a very special thanks to those of you who came to the very long hearing. We started at 9am and ended a little before 1:30pm. Ruth Hall got a chuckle out of folks when she called the CUP an attempt to put lipstick on a pig! I was tickled to see her quoted in today's paper.
Thank you for taking the time to help us protect our zoning. When zoning is upheld, we all win.
Thanks Again,
Mary-Martha
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| Bridger to Bangtails Coalition
Posted on: 2010-07-23
Community Education & Awareness Speaker Series
Scheduled Events
http://b2bcoalition.org/Articles/CEASS/index.htm
Saturday, 14 August 2010
Weeds and Weed Control in Bridger Canyon
Pictures from the Weed Hike
Botanist Jennie Birdsall will lead a hike to identify noxious weeds common to Bridger Canyon and illustrate methods of controlling weeds, including biological (insects), herbicides and mechanical (mowing and pulling). Jennie has many years of experience in weed control field research for the Forest Service and can discuss results of those efforts. She will answer questions participants may have regarding their own situation. See pictures from last year and our monograph on the weed control effort for a preview.
The 3 to 4 hour hike will cover about 2 miles and traverse steep, brushy terrain. Wear appropriate boots and clothing. Bring things appropriate to a day hike (hat, sunscreen, water, ...). We encourage parents to bring children who are able to negotiate the terrain.
• Time: Saturday, 14 August 2010, 9:00 AM
• Location: 7003 Bridger Canyon Road
The location is immediately before the 7 mile marker coming from Bozeman. It is across from Kelly Canyon Road and the Lower Bridger School. Please park at the bottom of the driveway.
Website: b2bcoalition.org/Articles/CEASS/index.htm
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| ANNUAL CANYON PICNIC!
Posted on: 2010-07-13
A great time was had by a large group of Canyon residents on Sunday August 22, 2010 at the Fire Department.
The committee did a great job of organizing the food (so much and so yummy!), setting up tables and chairs inside the station (the weather was a little 'iffy'). The kids loved rides in the fire truck, the silent auction was a lot of fun, everyone enjoyed the music. All in all, it was a successful picnic. Anyone have some photos to share??
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| Zoning update - 6/28/10
Posted on: 2010-07-06
From Tom Fiddaman, President of BCHOA:
The zoning advisory board has been working away at updates to our zoning documents. You can follow the process live here:
http://zoning.posterous.com/
Our first project has been to tackle the General Plan. Much of the work involves reorganizing and updating information, and separating policy recommendations from resource inventories.
At our last meeting, we reviewed the statement of goals in the current general plan (see http://zoning.posterous.com/goals-in-the-current-general-plan ). Based on our comments, the PD drafted a new goals section, which you can view here:
http://zoning.posterous.com/draft-propert-owners-goals-for-general-plan
I've also appended an excerpt of the text below.
The Goals section is crucial, as it guides the development of policy in the remainder of the documents. Please take a moment to let us know how you feel about this draft. You can comment on the post linked above, or respond to this email (I'll assume your remarks can be shared anonymously, unless you indicate otherwise).
Thanks!
Tom
Proposed Draft:
PROPERTY OWNERS' GOALS
1. To secure increase citizen participation in the planning process and maintain continuous coordination, education and cooperation between citizens, public and semi-public agencies operation in and around the Canyon.
2. Preserve and protect both the quality and quantity of the environmental resources (water, forest, soil, vegetation, fish, wildlife, wildlife habitat, air, wetlands, and night sky) of Bridger Canyon.
3. Encourage and protect agriculture pursuits.
4. Encourage and protect open space and a rural atmosphere.
5. Promote thoughtful development of recreational areas taking into consideration surrounding areas, the influence on water quality and quantity, traffic generation, fire hazards, and environmental concerns.
6. Ensure that the guiding principles of Bridger Canyon are implemented and maintained to provide clarity and predictability that will protect private property rights.
7. Promote development which is planned in accordance with the geography, the environment, safety, and engineering concerns, keeping in mind the rural character of the area, and the ecological balance.
8. Protect the rural character of Bridger Canyon by preserving Bridger Canyon Road as a two lane road.
9. Recognize the Bridger Bowl base area as having been historically used and planned for a variety of recreational opportunities, commercial areas, and higher residential and overnight accommodation densities than what is found in the general Bridger Canyon planned area.
Current General Plan language:
PROPERTY OWNERS' GOALS
1. To maintain continuous coordination and cooperation between citizens and public and semi-public agencies operation in and around the Canyon.
2. To secure increased citizen participation in the planning process and, if necessary, to work for legislation which will offer protection from the adverse effects of urbanization.
3. To preserve and protect those environmental qualities that are resources of the zoned area.
4. To maintain high water quality standards through constant monitoring.
5. To encourage agricultural land preservation and the needs of the rancher.
6. To disseminate information on good logging practice and silviculture so that timber resources can be conserved.
7. To set limits on areas of high intensity recreational use based on access, sensitivity of surrounding uses, influence on water quality, traffic generation, fire hazard, and environmental effects.
8. To insist on attention to vegetation, sanitation, wildlife habitat, erosion, and public safety concerns for new development.
9. Elements of community design (roads, utilities, etc.) should be planned to include environmental factors in addition to usual safety and engineering considerations.
10. New residential development will be encouraged in low density tracts or clusters.
11. Residences, commercial facilities, public buildings, street signs, etc., shall be designed to fit the rural character of the area.
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| Christine Pentecost's Web Site
Posted on: 2010-05-29
Enjoy Christine's photos at
www.bridgermountainphoto.com
You'll be amazed!
Website: www.bridgermountainphoto.com
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| BCPOA NOTES from Tom Fiddaman
Posted on: 2010-05-08
Friends of Bridger Canyon,
This is a busy month. Topics in this note:
- zoning hearing
- BCPOA newsletter & annual meeting
- zoning advisory board
- other events
Next week, Thursday May 13, The Bridger Canyon Zoning Commission is scheduled to discuss the Brass Lantern zoning violation (specifically, the application for a CUP to amend the PUD to eliminate the violation so that a permit can be issued). BCPOA opposes this application, and we’ve heard very clearly that most of you do to.
This would be a great time to stand up for our zoning. There are two things you can do:
- Attend the hearing. Even if you just stand up and say, “I’m in favor of meaningful zoning enforcement, and I oppose this action to legalize a violation that harms Bridger Canyon,” it’ll make a difference – the commissioners definitely pay attention to participation.
- Submit a letter to the commission. Even a very simple one is helpful. You can send letters to Bridger Canyon Zoning District commissioners, c/o the Planning Department, planning@gallatin.mt.gov . If you copy us on your letter, we can keep track of feedback and be sure it all gets into the public record ( tom@metasd.com ).
I’ve already submitted a lengthy letter on behalf of BCPOA, which you can read here http://drop.io/BrassLantern along with a copy of the CUP application and other information as it becomes available. The letter includes the 16 pages of responses we received when we asked the canyon about enforcement last month. BCPOA board members will be at the hearing. Hearings start at 9:00; we don’t have an agenda yet, but expect the commission to complete the Greenridge PUD discussion first (public comment is currently closed on that).
The BCPOA annual newsletter will be in your mailboxes soon – watch for it.
The BCPOA annual meeting will be held on May 25th, 7pm, at the fire station community center.
The first meeting of the Bridger Canyon Zoning Advisory Board will be next week, Wed. May 12, 5-7pm at the Gallatin County Courthouse community room (on Main St in Bozeman).
Agenda
1. Call to order; roll call.
2. Public Comment (items not on agenda).
3. Overview of meeting logistics
4. Discussion of Staff Bridger Canyon Zoning Regulation review 5. Top five issues of importance regarding either the Bridger Canyon Zoning Regulation and/or Plans 6. Further Public Comment 7. Adjournment
The FD pancake breakfast & art sale is on May 22nd, 7:30am, at the fire station community center.
There’s a benefit Bluegrass concert May 29th.
MSU Extension is giving Forest Stewardship Workshops in Bozeman, June 3,4 and 11, 2010. See http://www.cfc.umt.edu/extensionforestry/calendar.htm
These events are on the BCPOA calendar, with additional details where possible.
http://bcpoa.net/calendar.html
Tom
Website: bcpoa.net
Email: tom@metasd.com,planning@gallatin.mt.gov
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| Canyon Zoning Enforcement Query Results
Posted on: 2010-04-12
4/7/10 From Tom Fiddaman
Thank you all who responded by email or on our survey form. I've posted responses as of today here:
http://bit.ly/b3bXp6
(the responses are summarized on
the BRIDGER CANYON POA Section)
Website: bit.ly/b3bXp6
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New Fire District Trustees
Posted on: 2010-02-09
UPDATE:
Congratulations:
Colleen Carnine and Franklin Cole are all set to become trustees in May. They filed their paperwork prior to the Feb. 19th deadline noted below. Thanks, Colleen and Franklin, for your willingness to step up and serve our fire district and community!
Posted February 8, 2010:
The Bridger Canyon Rural Fire District Board of Trustees has two positions opening up this month. Please consider using your passion and energy to serve your Bridger Canyon community as a Trustee and help guide the Fire Department through this exciting new phase in its development.
Trustees are elected to three-year terms, which begin in May,2010, and these current openings require paperwork to be filed with the county by Feb. 19.
If you are interested or have any questions about becoming a Trustee, please contact Lisa Daniels, 582-5796, or email her at kidzrgreat2@msn.com.
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| Wanted: Paperback books, DVD’s, Christmas Cards
Posted on: 2010-01-08
Adopt A Sox is a charitable corporation established to obtain donations of goods, services, and money for the purpose of sending care packages to military personnel from Gallatin, Madison, Broadwater, Jefferson, Park and Sweetgrass counties stationed overseas.
In 2009 sixty care packages were sent to individuals in the military that were stuffed with warm greetings from home, goodies that included packages of beef jerky, candy, gum, nuts, healthier items that included instant oatmeal, trail mix bars, granola bars, fun things such as playing cards, puzzle books, small football, comfort items such as hand warmers and toe warmers, etc. Each box contained a paperback book and a DVD.
With the escalation of troops overseas in 2010, it is anticipated that over 750 care packages will be needed to have all troops receive one. To this end, we are collecting paperback books and DVD’s (these can be used) throughout the year. These items may be dropped off in the large mailbox marked Large Packages by the Bridger Canyon Fire Station or you may call Margie at 556-9230.
If you have new Christmas cards, maybe 2 or 3 from a boxed purchase, we can use them. Each person receives a hand written card in their package. Cards received with a beautiful picture but no writing on the back, we can use. These we will give to children to write personal messages.
Interested in volunteering? Call Margie at 556-9230. This will be a massive project and we appreciate all the help we can get!
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| See Bridger Canyon Fire Dept Section
Posted on: 2009-09-29
Thank you from Fire Chief, Dan Astrom
Updates on the fire
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| Fire Dept. Report Sunday 7:30 p.m.
Posted on: 2009-09-27
Good evening all,
Here is a brief recap of the meeting this evening at the Community Center. Dan Astrom, fire Chief, along with representatives from DNRC, the Forest Service, and the Sheriff's department were there to talk about the fire and what happens next.
Dan reported that the burn perimeter of the fire is 378 acres as of Sunday morning. Of that, about 220 acres actively burned. They are not yet talking about percentage contained, as there are too many hot spots they are still trying to manage. The burn area extends from Flaming Arrow Road to the south up north to the parking area at Bridger Bowl. It extends to Bridger Canyon Road on the east and beyond Taiga Road to the west.
There are currently over 100 firefighters on site working. Today there was a helicopter doing water drops on hot spots and there was additional help from a crew from Fort Peck. There were 6 water tenders working, 9 brush trucks, and 4 structure engines. Water is coming from Ross Peak as well as the pond at Bridger Bowl.
Over 80 structures were in danger from the fire, and Dan is pleased to report that THERE WERE NO STRUCTURES LOST AND NO INJURIES ON THE LINE!!! There was some fire damage to some structures. For those of you who saw the fire Saturday, this is a miracle outcome. The Sheriff's department reported that this success was due to the work of our fire department and all the other fire departments that responded so quickly. Way to go fire department! The official cause of the fire is under investigation.
Flaming Arrow Road and Bridger Bowl Road remain closed at this point. There will patrols working all night tonight.
The Sheriff's department has posted a 35 mph speed restriction through the fire area on Bridger Canyon Road. Please adhere to this restriction. Fire equipment is moving on and off Bridger Canyon and they are not running lights or sirens, and they move very slowly (5-10mph) so it is essential that we keep our speeds down. The last thing we want is for a car accident to hamper the fire efforts.
At this point, the DNRC (Department of Natural Resources and Conservation) has arrived. By tomorrow there will be over 200 people on site. There will be 3 crews, 2 helicopters, 2 skidgins (don't know if I spelled that right) to help get water to remote areas, as well as management personnel. This group will continue to work with available local resources for the duration of this fire. Further, Bridger Bowl's dozer is being used, as well as their facilities for staging. The lack of cell phone coverage in the canyon has been a major hindrance during this emergency, so we are grateful to be able to use Bridger Bowl's infrastructure going forward.
The crews coming in will be lodging in a tent city near the site. Food will be handled by County Assist. The numbers of people they will need to feed exceeds our capacity, so DNRC will have staff to take over. If they need help from us, we will let you know. A HUGE thank you to everyone who brought food last night and today. The fire fighters really appreciated everything!
Dan is updating the fire department website as he is able. That site is www.bridgercanyonfd.org
Additionally, Bridger Bowl is reporting on the fire on their website, and occassionally may have webcam shots of the area.
I think I have captured the main points of the meeting here. Once again, thanks to all of you for stepping up and helping out again, you are wonderful!
Have a good night.
Mary-Martha
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| Economic Woes Threaten Raptor Research
Posted on: 2009-08-13
Per Tom Fiddaman on Bridger Canyon Forum (Google):
A few excerpts from Bozeman Daily Chronicle article:
By DANIEL PERSON Chronicle Staff Writer
The Montana Audubon is doing some emergency fundraising in hopes of keeping open a bird-watching station on Bridger Ridge, after the national organization that had funded the site announced it couldn’t
afford it this year...
The site has been particularly vital to keeping stats on golden eagles, which like to soar above the Bridger Mountains on their way south for the winter, said Steve Hoffman, executive director of Montana Audubon.
Website: bozemandailychronicle.com/articles/2009/08/03/news/000birds.txt
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| Mountain Pine Beetle Information
Posted on: 2009-08-13
The mountain pine beetle is a native bark beetle that usually produces one brood per year. It infests all species of pines and when populations are very high, other species of conifer trees may occasionally be killed. Adults emerge from under the bark during the summer and fly to new trees. Tehy can fly 15-20 miles, so even isolated pines are at risk. The larger pines are most at risk, but during epidemis, trees down to a few inches in diameter can be killed.
General Forest Information:
http://www.forestryimages.org/
Local USFS, John Councilman 522-2533
State of Montana Resource:
ctessmer@mt.gove (Curt Tessmer Local State Forester, 556-4506
Gallatin Conservation District
Dan Durham 522-4016
Website: dnrc.mt.gov/forestry/assistance/pests/default.asp
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| Google Forum
Posted on: 2008-11-22
Description: An open forum for discussion of issues related to Bridger Canyon
Managed by Tom Fiddaman - originated in May 2007, with updates on base area, oil and gas leases, weed and bug control, much more.
Thanks, Tom!
Website: groups.google.com/group/bridger-canyon-forum/topics
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| Bridger Canyon Views and Info
Posted on: 2008-03-30
For an up-to-date look at life in Bridger Canyon, check out Gary and Pauline Sager's web site from their home in the southern section of the canyon. You'll see elk photos, a dinner for our firefighters, spectacular views, and links to interesting web sites with more information.
Website: www.bclodge.com/
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| Bridger Canyon Women's Club
Posted on: 2007-07-31
If interested in joining the Bridger Canyon Women's Club or have address changes, please contact Pauline Sager, 7001 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman, MT 59715
406-585-8554, pauline@bclodge.com
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