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- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO FEED FIREFIGHTERSPosted on: 2016-04-08From: Gary and Susan [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com]
The Bridger Canyon Women's Club provides dinners for firefighters of the Bridger Canyon Rural Fire Department on the third Wednesday of each month. These dinners have a long tradition in the canyon.
The canyon has been divided into zones and the members of one or more of those zones are responsible for dinner one month. We need more volunteers to help out with the dinners as we are now feeding about 20 firefighters each month.
Our firefighters are on call 24/7 365 days a year. They respond to all 911 calls in the canyon. They really appreciate having a home cooked meal each month. They also appreciate the visible support of the community as evidenced by the dinners. These dinners are also a great way to show our appreciation for all the time and effort they spend in training and responding to calls.
As the new chairperson/coordinator for these dinners I would welcome and appreciate more volunteers to assist us with these dinners. This opportunity is open to all residents in our community. We would also gratefully accept monetary contributions to help defray to cost of dinners in lieu of your ability to participate as a volunteer.
The more volunteers we have the easier it is to provide the various dishes for each meal.
This is also a great way to get to know our wonderful firefighters.
Thank you for your help!
Susan Andrews
Please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com
or you may send me a check at 2429 Bridger Hills Dr. Bozeman, MT 59715.
Please not that all monetary contributions will be held in a separate account.
Make checks payable to either the Bridger Canyon Women's Club or to me.
- BCHOAPosted on: 2016-04-04Hi Neighbors -
There will be another public meeting about the zoning updates underway, tomorrow night at the fire station community room.
This session will pick up where we left off with the General Standards section, preceded by some general background on the updates for those who haven't heard it yet.
Hope to see you there.
Attention Bridger Canyon Zoning District
Interested Public:
The Bridger Canyon Zoning Advisory Committee invites you to attend a community meeting to inform you on proposed amendments to the Bridger Canyon Zoning Regulations specific to General Development Standards that address regulations of Accessory Dwellings, Accessory Buildings/Structures, Exterior Lighting, and Setbacks.
The meeting is scheduled for:
April 5, 2016 at 6:00 PM
The meeting will be held at the Bridger Canyon Fire Station:
8081 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman, MT.
- 8855 Bridger Canyon Rd.Posted on: 2016-03-31Hello All,
My wife and I, along with our 3 children are under contract on the big blue house at 8855 Bridger Canyon Rd. I am reaching out to see if anyone has contact information for the previous owners, Merle and Nadine Young. We look forward to moving into the canyon and hopefully meeting many of our new neighbors soon.
If you do have any information about the property or previous owners please feel free to call or email.
Brady Brown
- BanjoPosted on: 2015-06-30Banjo, a children's book starring a Bridger Canyon donkey, is in the Country Bookshelf. Water color illustrations, hand written calligraphy text, hard cover with a dust jacket, local authorEmail:firstname.lastname@example.com
- Burn BanPosted on: 2015-06-28Due to weather conditions in the area, Bridger Canyon Fire Department officials have temporarily established a burn ban. We will evaluate fire and weather conditions on a day-by-day basis to determine if conditions warrant lifting the burn ban.
When burning reopens, please be sure to purchase a burn permit and activate it BEFORE any outside burning. Call 911 immediately if your fire escapes your intended boundaries. For information on burn permits, go to http://www.bridgercanyonfire.org/burn-permits/
Thank you,
Ted Mather, Fire Chief
Bridger Canyon Fire Department
6/26/15 4:45 p.m.
- Updates on Our Canyon from BCPOAPosted on: 2015-05-12
There's a complete draft of the zoning updates, at
The May 14th Planning and Zoning Commission hearing has a big agenda for Bridger Canyon, including a proposal to relocate a building envelope in Bridger Hills and a set of enforcement, permit and stream designation appeals in Aspen Meadow. The agenda is here:
We'll be discussing these this at this evening's BCPOA board meeting.
The MDOT corridor study has been finalized. See:
See the newsletter that's been mailed to residents.
- Yearly Dues for BCPOAPosted on: 2015-05-12$25 yearly dues can be sent to:
P. O. Box 10514
Bozeman MT, 59715
Or pay at the May 21st Annual Meeting
- Congrats to New Bridger Canyon Womens Club OfficersPosted on: 2015-04-19Cathy Anderson; President,
Pauline Sager; Vice President and chair of programming,
Peggy Foster; Treasurer,
Susan Nelson; Secretary,
Ann Chase; Historian
- Permitted Burning Reopens for BC Fire DistrictPosted on: 2015-04-03Please remain vigilant for fire activity and notify 911 when such activity is observed.
Thank you,
Ted Mather, Fire Chief
- Gary Andrews Elected to BCRFD BoardPosted on: 2015-04-01Official notice from the County Commissioners was received that Gary Andrews was elected to the open position on the Bridger Canyon Board of Trustees by Acclamation. He completed his Oath of Office today. So he is on the Board for a full, three-year term through May 8, 2018
Congratulations are in order!
- RED FLAG WARNING - No Burn PermitsPosted on: 2015-03-31Due to the RED FLAG WARNING for the area, Bridger Canyon Fire Department officials have temporarily closed open burning for which a burn permit is required. The current forecast states that the weather will change by the end of the week. We will evaluate fire and weather conditions on a day-by-day basis to determine if conditions warrant lifting the burn ban.
When burning reopens, please be sure to purchase a burn permit and activate it BEFORE any outside burning. Call 911 immediately if your fire escapes your intended boundaries. For information on burn permits, go to http://www.bridgercanyonfire.org/burn-permits/
Thank you,
Ted Mather, Fire Chief
Bridger Canyon Fire Department
- Corridor Study- 3/27/15 UpdatePosted on: 2015-03-27Hi Neighbors -
I just forwarded MDOT's announcement of the next step in the Highway 86 corridor study. I want to emphasize the potential importance of this to Bridger Canyon, and the imminent deadline for a public meeting (April 2) and comment (April 17).
Some items on the menu:
- bridge repairs
- roadway realignment at the slide
- curve improvements with shoulder widening
- drainage corrections
- approach sight distance mitigation
- intersection realignment
- turn lanes
- guardrail improvements
- rockfall hazard mitigation
- variable message signage
- wildlife signage
I've linked a number of documents, including the meeting announcement, on our web site, at http://bcpoa.net/2015/03/corridor-study-update/
Comments are open on the news item.
Be sure to read up and weigh in!
I notice that there's a Fire Weather Warning for tomorrow:
Tom Fiddaman
- BC Historic Preservation AssociationPosted on: 2015-03-01Many canyon residents have been supporting members of Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation Association in the past and we are so appreciative of that support. Our mission is to keep the Lower Bridger Schoolhouse as a treasure from our historic past in this canyon. This last year, we have been working on putting new windows into the schoolhouse and continuing with on-going maintenance.
We are now into a new year and would ask you to renew your membership or to become a member for the first time. Our membership dues remain at $10 per year. Donations above the $10 are always welcome. We are always happy to answer questions as to what we are doing and to show off the schoolhouse.
Please send your dues for 2015 to:
P.O. Box 3311
Bozeman MT 59772
Thank you for your support.
Sharon Davis, Pauline Sager, Ann Chase, Ellen Pedersen, Eva Veltkamp, Jane Huffine BCHPA Board.
- Thanks to BCWC from Fire Dept.Posted on: 2014-12-17A great big thank you BCWC members for all you do.
I was doing a recap of the BCRFD Christmas Party and over 30 members of the BCWC helped in one way or another to make this year's 2014 Christmas Party for the BCRFD a huge success. What a support you all were. I would list everyone that helped, but I am truly afraid that I would leave someone off as I know many worked behind the scenes to help make this an event to remember.
But I would like to list the ways you helped:
Gorgeous cookies were made, decorated and boxed in beautiful tins for each of the BCRFD families. (21 boxes were distributed)
Presents were bought, wrapped and delivered by a great Santa (Jerry Fisher stood in for Arnie Jacobs – Thanks to Eunie Guentzel) to the beautiful children of the BCRFD families (eleven children: ages 7 months to 13).
A Christmas tree was given by Jim and Linda for the BCRFD Community Room for the event and for years to come.
The tree was adorned with cookies that were decorated by BCWC members along with delicious candy canes. (Tree will remain up until after the 1st of January – go see it)
A delicious menu was prepared and served to the BCRFD families. (Close to 50 were in attendance)
The BCRFD was arranged and decorated by BCWC members and husbands were enlisted to help.
I wish all of you could have been a fly on the wall to see the festivities. Everyone had such a good time and Santa's visit was fabulous. A few of the families said this is the highlight of their Christmas season. One of the BCRFD fireman was absolutely amazed at the genuine love and support our community shows to the department. Trust me, what each and every one of you do is so appreciated.
I hope the BCWC adds this event to their schedule for years to come. So please save your boxes of tins for next year and get your cookie recipes ready. One more thing we have a tree to decorate each year now and if you have ornaments we could use them. The cookie decorations will only last so long. I am thinking fire department ornaments and Montana ornaments.
As the auxiliary chair, I can't tell you how grateful I am for all of your support.
Thank you and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Val Gould
BCRFD Auxiliary Chair
- MDOT Corridor Study on Highway 86Posted on: 2014-11-30An new update on the study and other information is on the Bridger Canyon POA tab.
- First tracks: Cold weather, fresh snow, mountain splendorPosted on: 2014-11-25ROSS PASS — The mercury was hovering just above zero degrees in Bridger Canyon on Saturday afternoon, the mountains freshly covered in powder from Winter Storm Bozeman. Low light cast golden halos around the snow-cloaked pine trees on the road up to Ross Pass.
At the trailhead I locked my boots into the bindings of my cross-country skis and grabbed my poles. In the shadow of the mountains the temperature plunged. I eyed the warm light pouring over the ridge. Somewhere, through the trees, Ross Peak loomed.
I'd come to the backside of the Bridger Range with a group of friends in hope of finding enough snow to ski. Six inches of powder greeted us at the trailhead.
"I just love the eastern side of the Bridgers," said Dustin Rothenberg of Bozeman. "I love the mountains and the forest over here. You get away from the city so it feels a little more remote."
After gearing up, we followed a Forest Service road deeper into the timber. We pushed hard up the first hill, eager to warm our blood. Freezing air crystalized with each labored breath, coating our beards and hair in a layer of frost.
The mountains, the cold, the snow — it was all a bit of a shock to the system. It seemed just a week ago we were all wearing sandals and basking in the impossible glow of an endless summer.
The cold had hit earlier in the week, killing the last of the tomatoes and ushering in the kind of weather you'd expect during hunting season. The snow followed — several dustings had amassed a few inches in town, and a few more in the mountains.
The fresh snow provided great glide for our skis, but the occasional grinding sensation underfoot reminded us of the early season conditions.
"The beauty of Nordic skiing is you don't need half as much snow as you do for downhill," Emily Allison, of Bridger Ski Foundation, said Tuesday. "Any snow for us is good snow … but it's (time for) rock skis for sure."
Allison said the recent snowfall is a boon for cross-country skiers, but said the extreme cold could create sugary snow that doesn't bode well for avalanche conditions later in the season. Allison said the next few snowfalls will be important in establishing a good base for the ski season.
Enough snow fell in Bozeman for the groomers to kick into gear. Allison said trails at Bridger Creek Golf Course and Lindley Park were groomed and skiers were out enjoying the snow.
"People are definitely really excited (to ski)," Allison said. "I think this storm has been kind of a tease. Skiers are definitely antsy to get out."
With each kick of the skis we rose higher into the increasingly cold mountain air. It was tough to stop long for a break, as the lack of activity would quickly chill the core.
"It felt like real winter," Rothenberg said. "The cold didn't bother me that much — everything but my toes."
After a time the road rose to a vista overlooking the wooded valley below Ross Peak. Clouds poured over the ridgeline as the sun fell on the far side of the mountains casting light rays off the low-slung saddle of Ross Pass.
The view was breathtaking.
So was the skiing.
And one thing was clear: winter had arrived.
Ben Pierce can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. Pierce is on Twitter at @bgpierce.
- Bohart Ranch and Crosscut Ranch soldPosted on: 2014-11-25Purchaser Bridger Biathlon Club to create 500-acre Nordic ski facility
Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Ben Pierce, Outdoors Editor
Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2014 12:15 am
The nonprofit Bridger Biathlon Club has two agreements to buy Crosscut Ranch and Bohart Ranch Cross-Country Ski Center in Bridger Canyon to build a 500-acre world-class Nordic ski venue.
BBC co-founder Eric Love said his organization has signed a three-year lease and purchase agreement with Jackson Financial Group, which acquired the 259-acre Crosscut Ranch at auction in March. Love said BBC has also come to terms on an agreement to purchase Bohart Ranch Cross-Country Ski Center.
"No words can describe it," said BBC board member Kari Swenson, a member of the bronze medal-winning U.S. women's relay team at the 1984 Biathlon World Championships. "It is exciting, overwhelming. It is a dream come true to offer this to the skiers of our community."
BBC, which formed in Bozeman last fall, aims to raise $10 million by Nov. 15, 2017, to complete the purchase of the two properties, and for infrastructure upgrades.
Love said BBC has already installed a new state-of-the-art biathlon range at Bohart with 12 Olympic targets and two Paralympic targets. Infrastructure upgrades will include the opening of approximately 30 kilometers of cross-country ski trails on the Crosscut Ranch property and may include upgrades to some buildings.
"Now that Bridger Biathlon Club has signed a contract with both landowners, our next step is to convene with other organizations in our community and other interested parties to best explore ideas to move forward," Love said on Thursday. "After we go through that process we will structure a formal philanthropic campaign to raise the funding to reach that vision."
Biathlon is an Olympic event that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Athletes race on cross-country ski trails and stop to shoot — prone or standing — at two or four shooting stations. Shooting performance is factored into the athlete's total time, with top honors going to the athlete that completes the event in the shortest amount of time.
Katie Smith, BBC director of marketing and public relations, said the club hopes to harness the excitement generated by biathlon's exposure at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.
"There has been this big buzz about biathlon since the Olympics and there are a lot of kids in the area that want to do it," Smith said. "Biathlon gave a lot of our board members great life skills and confidence and we want to provide that to the public."
Bohart owners Jean MacInnes and her son, Chris Myers, said they are excited about the agreement and the future of the area. Myers has already begun clearing many of the trails on the Crosscut Ranch and will be grooming them as soon as the snow flies.
"Some of the trail on Crosscut were built 33 years ago, and I was the one that cut them," Myers said. "When you consider I started this as a kid at 15, it is kind of full circle for my whole life. To limit development in the canyon and build this 500-acre area has been great."
Crosscut Ranch operated as a Nordic ski facility in Bridger Canyon from 1982 to 1987. The area opened just after BBC board member Stuart Jennings — at the age of 19 — won three titles at the National Biathlon Championships held at Bohart in 1981.
Swenson, who trained at Crosscut Ranch as a member of the Montana State University ski team, said the area quickly became an integral part of the ski community. The ranch lies atop the divide between the Gallatin and Yellowstone drainages and features rolling terrain with broad mountain vistas.
"It was in the early '80s and they had a beautiful lodge up there," Swenson recalled. "The trails were amazing, perfect for training and learning. Bohart is up, up, up and then down. Crosscut, you can really concentrate on one technique and the flow. It is a great place to tour around and enjoy the views."
Swenson said that when Crosscut closed, it was a sad day for the community. The area was well regarded for its terrain, but also its great family atmosphere.
MacInnes leased the Crosscut property during the 1987-1988 ski seasons, but said the venture was not profitable and abandoned the lease. Crosscut Ranch changed hands several times over the next 25 years. At one point a 2,500-unit subdivision was proposed for the area.
"One of the biggest plusses for this deal is to be able to avoid massive development over here," MacInnes said. "We wanted to continue the same philosophy and vision that we have maintained."
MacInnes said she is "pleased to be handing over Bohart's legacy to the Bridger Biathlon Club" and that she is confident the club will carry on Bohart's dedication to accessible and affordable cross-country skiing in the community. Bohart will donate grooming efforts on the Crosscut Ranch this winter.
Love said the combination of Bohart Ranch Cross-Country Ski Center and Crosscut Ranch would result in a world-class training facility for biathlon. In concert with facilities in West Yellowstone, Seeley Lake and Casper, Wyoming, Love said he believes the West is now a viable place for athletes to train for the Winter Olympics.
And Bozeman ought to be in the mix.
"We are a ski town in a hook-and-bullet state," Love said. "It seems like a natural fit."
Ben Pierce can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. Pierce is on Twitter at @bgpierce.
- Bridger Canyon Corridor Planning StudyPosted on: 2014-11-06This site (below) includes environmental, existing and projected planning studies for your information.
They're also soliciting comments at:
Now they're soliciting public comment. You can submit comments via an online form,
Comments are also open at:
Also, check out the Bridger Canyon POA tab for more info.
- Gunnar Found!Posted on: 2014-10-08'Gunnar' the lost Golden Retriever has been found! The Lori & Phil Rotherham would like to thank everyone with their help in looking for 'Gunnar' and to Suzanne Edwards for keeping him safe and sound until he could be returned home.
- Corridor, Etc.Posted on: 2014-10-07Please see announcement on the tab: Bridger Canyon POA.
Information on the corridor study and other items.
- BCHPA - Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation AssociaionPosted on: 2014-09-18The Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation Association (BCHPA) will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at the house of Sharon Davis.
Sharon lives at 8000 Bridger Shadows Road.
Agenda items will include the grant procured for new windows for the schoolhouse, possible painting of the schoolhouse, and the Christmas Openhouse.
All members are invited. If interested in membership, please contact Ann Chase or send $10 membership dues to Ann at P.O. Box 3311, Bozeman MT 59772
We look forward to seeing you there.
Pauline Sager and Sharon Davis
Co-Chairs, BCHPA
- BCHPA - Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation AssociaionPosted on: 2014-09-18The Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation Association (BCHPA) will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at the house of Sharon Davis.
Sharon lives at 8000 Bridger Shadows Road.
Agenda items will include the grant procured for new windows for the schoolhouse, possible painting of the schoolhouse, and the Christmas Openhouse.
All members are invited. If interested in membership, please contact Ann Chase or send $10 membership dues to Ann at P.O. Box 3311, Bozeman MT 59772
We look forward to seeing you there.
Pauline Sager and Sharon Davis
Co-Chairs, BCHPA
- Please Consider Joining BCWC!Posted on: 2014-09-03Dues are only $10.00 and you could send them to: BCWC, C/O Peggy Foster, 7775 Bridger Shadows Rd. Bozeman, MT 59715
- All Canyon Picnic - Sunday 9/7Posted on: 2014-09-03BCWC Canyon Wide Pot Luck Picnic
Sunday, September 7th 1:00PM
Deer Park Chalet - Bridger Bowl
Bring your family, neighbors and a plentiful pot luck dish that will go with the hams that the BCWC will provide.
Bridger Canyon Women's Club Fall 2014 Schedule
Date Event Time Place Instructions
September 10th Luncheon Noon Lorraine Conn's Please Carpool
October 8th Rocky Mtn. Hospice 1:00PM Pauline Sager's Please Carpool
November 12th Terri McKenna 1:00PM Community Center
Talk and Interactive
Program – Basket
December 10th Luncheon Noon Riverside Country Club
- BURN BAN LIFTED - 9/2/14Posted on: 2014-09-02BCRFD Fire Chief Perry Shane (451-9287) Comments:
The Burn Ban for BCRFD has been lifted. Instructions to obtain and to activate a burn permit are on the website:
BCRFD Fire Chief Perry Shane (451-9287)
The Burn Ban for BCRFD has been lifted. Instructions to obtain and to activate a burn permit are on the website: https://app.mt.gov/walkthrough/burnpermit/instruct_6.html. Remember you must activate a burn permit for each day that you are planning to burn (Substantial fine if your burn permit is not activated.)
- Road Clean Up - PlusPosted on: 2014-06-10Calling all Queens of the Highway! It's that time of the year again- we can see all the beer cans sprouting in the ditches. Let's get the road cleaned up before the pancake breakfast. We'll meet on Wed. June 18th at 10 am at the schoolhouse. Bring gloves and wear good shoes-we're hoping the ditches are dry, but you never know. I'll have water, bags, safety vests and treats. Hope to have a great crew like last year.
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Saturday, June 14, 2014 Work Day at the BCRFD 8:00AM to 12:00 Noon
We are readying the station for the annual BCRFD Pancake breakfast. So please carve out a few hours to help on this day. All kinds of work to do. Inside and out. Arm yourself with your tools of trade and join the community in an effort to make the BCRFD spotless for this fun event.
Quilt Raffle at the Pancake Breakfast
We still have tickets to sell for this lovely quilt. So please contact Pauline Sager.
The Bridger Canyon Rural Fire District Auxiliary is holding a raffle to raise funds for the BCRFD. The raffle is a quilt. Tickets are $10 and may be obtained from Pauline Sager. Please call her at 406-585-8554. The drawing will be held on Saturday June 21, 2014 at the Fire Department Auxiliary pancake breakfast to be held in the Community Room at the Fire Department at 8081 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman, MT 59715 on June 21, 2014. A maximum of 120 tickets will be sold. No ticket sales will be conducted over the internet.
Pinwheel - Love the colors – certainly Montana Colors
- 3 topics on June 4Posted on: 2014-06-04Hi neighbors –
Reminder – tomorrow (June 5th) there's a hearing regarding a zoning amendment to permit parking expansion at Bridger Bowl. Details at
Comments should be delivered in person at the courthouse (hearing starts at 9am), or to firstname.lastname@example.com in advance.
There will be a hearing on cell towers on the 19th.
Status: http://bczoning.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/cell-tower-hearing-outcome/
Revised regulation: http://bczoning.wordpress.com/2014/06/04/revised-cell-tower-regulation/
The Lazy J (Taylor property), occupying 5665 acres in the heart of Bridger Canyon, has evidently been sold. http://www.swanlandco.com/properties/lazy-j-ranch Thanks to Colleen Carnine for the tip.
Tom Fiddaman
- BCRFD Auxiliary Garage Sale ReportPosted on: 2014-05-19See the BCRFD tab.
- PANCAKE BREAKFAST JUNE 21Posted on: 2014-05-19Bridger Canyon Fire House
7:30—11:30 a.m.
Annual Event
Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage
Art Show and Sale by local Bridger Canyon Artists .
Quilt Raffle /
Activities for Kids /
Opened to ALL
- CORK 'N FORK and CANYON PICNICPosted on: 2014-05-19Club news:
Cork and Fork will host their season's summer d'oeuvre party at Susie Fleets, 2015 Knaab Hill Rd [near the hospital] on June 22nd at 5:00. This event is opened to ALL BCWC members and their spouses and not just the Cork' N Fork members. I am sure you will be hearing from that committee.
Summer Canyon Picnic - Sunday, Sept. 7
The Women's Club will provide hams and little rolls. The whole canyon is invited to bring a pot luck dish. We are hoping to continue to hold the picnics at Bridger Bowl the first Sunday after Labor Day. If people get minimally involved, there is a maximum effect. Reach out to one another, lend a hand, make a call.
- BRIDGER BIATHLON CLUB and CABINETSPosted on: 2014-05-19Bridger Biathlon Club is a non profit community organization promoting athletic achievement and the values of healthy living for all ages and abilities through recreational and competitive biathlon." Bohart Ranch is to be the main venue and is in need of a major overhaul in order to build the new club and hopefully host the 2015 summer National Biathlon Championships. Give Carol Smith a call and find out more!
Community Center Storage Closets are framed as of this writing. Carpenters, Bobby Rasmus and Charlie Hager were on hold until after the garage sale. Anyone interested in volunteering to stain and paint?
- BCRFD Trustees - Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 6:00 PMPosted on: 2014-05-10AGENDA
Bridger Canyon Rural Fire District
Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 6:00 PM
Meeting Place: Bridger Canyon Fire Dept., Community Room
Agenda Items:
Call to Order Approval of Agenda
Update on Board elections, introduction of the new board members and update of the recall and recount
Revision to Agenda format to move Public comment to each Agenda item prior to motion, discussion and action by the Board
Approval of Minutes from previous meeting Treasurer's report
Approval of the annual budget
Chief's Report and updates
Public Comment on issues not on agenda, but withi n the jurisdiction of the Board (3 min limit)
To be assured of full attendance of the Board as appointment of Officers will be held, the next regular meeti ng of the Board will be held Monday June 16, 2014.
- GARAGE SALE - MAY 17Posted on: 2014-05-09
The BCRFD Auxiliary is sponsoring a BCRFD Garage sale to benefit our Fire Department
May 15, 2014 2:00PM to 6:00PM BCRFD Garage Sale Donation Drop off Community Room
May 16, 2014 9:00AM to 4:00PM BCRFD Garage Sale Donation Drop off Community Room
May 17, 2014 8:00AM to 1:00PM BCRFD Garage Sale Community Room
May 18, 2014 10:00 to 1:00 Clean up
- Fire Dept. awarded Advanced Life Support AuthorizationPosted on: 2014-04-29Bridger Canyon Fire Department announced today Montana State licensing to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) services in Bridger Canyon has been approved. This ALS Authorization builds on the Fire Department's previously existing Basic Life Support Authorization. The department would like to thank Dr Eric Lowe, Medical Director for AMR, and Luke Szymanski for his assistance in helping achieve this new status. This will enable our new Paramedic to provide more advanced medical services to district residents than ever before, such starting IVs, and administering certain medications without having to wait on AMR to arrive. This service will be up and running within the next 2 weeks. This is a result of two months of work by members of the Department and volunteer staff to meet the State qualifications.
Canyon Residents are encouraged to contact the Department for further clarification of the Advanced Life Support Authorization.
- FLASHING SAFETY LIGHTSPosted on: 2014-04-21Flashing Safety Lights Installing at Bridger Canyon Fire Station
Community persistence and a creative approach by Montana Department of Transportation have paid off for all those who drive Bridger Canyon with the pending installation of new flashing safety signs at the approaches to the Bridger Canyon Fire Station. Over the years there have been several close calls as fire engines entered and exited the station, due in part to the limited line of sight to the south of the station.
MDT staff from the Butte office were willing to revisit the problem, which had eluded solution for years, with new ideas and technology, working with local citizens and members of the BCVFD Trustees. The new solar charged lights will be radio controlled from the Fire Station and the cabs of Fire Department vehicles. The signs will be located in roughly the same locations as the old, unlighted caution signs. On departure or arrival, the driver simply flips a switch and the lights come on to warn drivers on Hiway 86 to watch for the heavy engines entering and departing.
Watch for work crews in the region in the next six weeks as the new light system is installed.
Released 4/21/14 by Mike Conn
- Prayers for Lande's daughter-in-lawPosted on: 2014-03-09Hi, Everyone,
Nancy Lande asked me to ask for your prayers and good thoughts for her son, Brian's, wife. She is pregnant (needs another 14 weeks) and has a 4-inch benign brain tumor. There will be surgery in a few days and everyone is praying it will be successful and that the baby will be ok, too. If you want more info just email me. Thank you, dear friends.
- Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation SocietyPosted on: 2014-03-06From: Pauline Sager [mailto:email@example.com]
The Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation Society is asking you to either renew your membership or to join us. Our mission is to preserve the Lower Bridger School as a historic jewel in our community. We enjoy an Open House every Christmas and other occasions during the year, and we are always ready to show the schoolhouse to canyon residents and their families, (especially children and grandchildren) to show what learning in a one-room school house was like.
Our membership dues ($10 per year) help us with the upkeep of the schoolhouse. If you would join us for this year, please send dues to:
Ann Chase, Treasurer
P.O. Box 3311
Bozeman MT 59772
Should you wish to make an additional donation, we would be most appreciative. BCHPA is a non-profit organization so contributions are tax deductible.
Thanks you.
Pauline Sager and Sharon Davis
- Environmental Assessment - S. Bridger Interface ProjectPosted on: 2014-02-14From Gallatin National Forest:
Public Comment Open and Informational Meeting March 3rd South Bridger Interface Project
Release Date: Feb 14, 2014
Bozeman, MT–The Bozeman Ranger District, Custer and Gallatin National Forests has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the South Bridger Interface Project that is available for review and public comment. The District will also be hosting an informational meeting on Monday March 3,
2014 at the Bridger Canyon Rural Fire Department Community Room from 5:00 to
7:00 p.m. (8081 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman, MT). Resource specialists will be available to provide information and answer questions about the proposed South Bridger Interface Project, which is located approximately 15 miles northeast of Bozeman, MT in Bridger Canyon.
The South Bridger Interface project area is located within the wildland urban interface, adjacent to and partially within the Bridger Bowl Ski Resort in the vicinity of Slushman Creek. It lies between private residential and forested/agricultural lands to the east and National Forest System lands, partly occupied by Bridger Bowl to the west. Forest vegetation in the project area consists of Douglas-fir and lodgepole pine that has experienced a high rate of tree mortality from spruce budworm and mountain pine beetle. The proposed action would thin approximately 250 acres of forest vegetation to reduce tree mortality from ongoing insect infestations, and is needed to maintain a healthy forest in the Bridger Canyon corridor. Without treatment, there is a high probability that many more trees would be severely impacted by budworm and Douglas-fir beetles.
"The proposed project includes treatments that are designed to alter stand micro-environments that will create conditions less favorable to western spruce budworm, mountain pine beetle and Douglas-fir beetle; along with improving the growing space of remaining trees to allow for tree growth, vigor and resiliency," explained Keith Konen, Forest Silviculturalist.
Minimal temporary road construction of one half mile or less is anticipated for access. The proposed project would start in 2014 and would be completed within a three-year time frame, followed by burning of slash piles, rehabilitation of temporary roads and monitoring of the project.
Public comment on the project will be accepted for 30 days (through March 16, 2014). The South Bridger Interface Environmental Assessment is available online at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/gallatin/landmanagement/projects,
by scanning the QR code, or by contacting the Bozeman Ranger District at
406-522-2520 to request a copy. For additional information about the project, contact Amy Waring, Project leader at 406-255-1451
Note: A more direct link and project map are posted at http://bcpoa.net/2014/02/public-comment-open-and-informational-meeting-march
- Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation AssociationPosted on: 2013-09-17The annual meeting of the Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation Association (Lower Bridger School) will be held on October 3, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Lower Bridger School House on the corner of Kelly Canyon and Bridger Canyon Roads.
We invite anyone who is interested to attend. The agenda is listed below.
Thank you for your interest in the Historic Preservation Association. New members ($10 per year) are always welcome.
Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation Association
Annual General Meeting – October 3, 2013
Call to Order and attendance
Minutes from October 4, 2012 Annual General Meeting
Officer's Reports:
Grant Writer
Old Business:
Volunteer Appreciation
Wildlife Presentation coordinated by Ellen Trygstad
New Business:
Storage unit
Grant application for 2014
December Open House
New business from the floor
Slate of Officers – Co-Presidents Sharon Davis and Pauline Sager
Vice President – Eva Veltkamp
Secretary – Candace Hamlin
Treasurer – Ann chase
Historian/Grant Procurer – Ellen Pedersen
Election of Officers
Any Other Business
Adjourn Meeting
- Pancake Breakfast Report (Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013)Posted on: 2013-09-10Dates to Remember:
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Fireman's Dinner
Zone 2 Bridger Canyon 6800 – 7900, Moose Point, Three Bears - Colleen Carnine leader
582-8630, firstname.lastname@example.com
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 BCRFD Auxiliary Meeting Community Center 9:00AM
Meeting Place: BC Community Center 9:00AM Brief Meeting to hand out recaps.
Pancake Breakfast Recap as of September 10, 2013.
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total for 5 Years
Art Sales $59.00 $185.00 $244.00
Art Commissions $349.50 $249.00 $287.00 $383.00 $400.00 $1,668.50
Pancake Breakfast $2,425.78 $2,124.00 $3,919.05 $2,336.00 $3,812.25 $14,617.08
Silent Auction $1,810.00 $1,585.00 $1,619.00 $2,348.00 $2,391.00 $9,753.00
Total Income $4,644.28 $3,958.00 $6,010.05 $5,067.00 $6,603.25 $26,282.58
Food Purchased $642.10 $767.18 $1,409.28
Advertising $101.25 $101.25
Small Equipment $195.75 $0.00 $195.75
Donated Food -$406.77 -$595.24 -$1,002.01
Food Sold -$58.00 -$58.00
Total Expenses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $474.33 $171.94 $704.27
Net $4,644.28 $3,958.00 $6,010.05 $4,592.67 $6,431.31 $25,578.31
The 2013 BCRFD Pancake Breakfast was a huge success. The weather was a perfect fall day in Bridger Canyon. Happy Fireman, Residents and Visitors had a great day. There were lots and lots of children who got to spray BCRFD water hoses at fire posters (many children of our Fireman) and take rides on the BCRFD Fire Trucks. We fed approximately 280 breakfasts - pancakes, eggs, sausage patties, strawberries, bananas, baked apple topping and whip cream. Some 600 volunteer hours of preparation by BC residents made this event a success. Over 75 local businesses, artists and individuals contributed items and dollars toward this event. The BCRFD Auxiliary wants to thank all who volunteered, attended and generously gave of their time and dollars.
If you have pictures of this event please send to Val Gould for the BCRFD Pancake Breakfast Book.
The funds raised are slated to go to the BCRFD "Wish List".
Compact thermal imaging camera
o Thermal imagers help Fireman attack fires more strategically, stay better oriented, detect combustibles and hotspots quicker, and find victims faster. This will improve the safety and protection of First Responders and the Community.
Wireless headset for Engine 81
o Safer and better communication for our Fireman
Mechanical cribbing
o Used to stabilize vehicles in an accident
If you would like to help the BCRFD Fire Department to acquire the above items, we are still accepting cash donations toward the "Wish List" for the BCRFD. Send your checks to BCRFD C/O Peggy Foster, treasurer, 7775 Bridger Shadows Road, Bozeman, MT 59715. Please note that it is for the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
Hopefully we will be able to get everything on the BCRFD's "Wish List".
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Gould
BCRFD Auxiliary Secretary
BCRFD Auxiliary Mission Statement: The Bridger Canyon Rural Fire Department Auxiliary is made up of men and women of all ages whose mission is to support and assist the BCRFD and the Bridger Canyon Community. We will assist in furnishing food and supplies to the BCRFD personnel and other volunteers during fires and natural disasters in Bridger Canyon. We will facilitate, help maintain and raise funds for the BCRFD and the BC Community Center & Training Center. Address 8081 Bridger Canyon Road, Telephone to community center is 587-4426
- Workday at BCRFD Fire Station and the Community CenterPosted on: 2013-08-28Saturday, August 31
9:00 am - whenever
Please plan to come and let's get everything ready for the BCRFD Pancake Breakfast. Love to have kids.
Fireman will be staging a demonstration and there is a rumor that the TV Station will be there.
Come show your support for our BCRFD and with your help we will be done in a jiffy.
Thanks so much,
Valerie Gould
BCRFD Auxiliary
- Picnic Report and ReminderPosted on: 2013-08-26We had a wonderful Annual Bridger Canyon Picnic on Sunday Aug 25th. If you missed it, be sure to plan to come next year.
Cis Hager and her crew did a fantastic job of organizing the fun. Lots of yummy potluck dishes, burgers and brats cooked by our chefs on the deck, entertainment by Paul Poindexter and assorted Canyon talent.
And lots of fun - meeting new friends and renewing acquaintances.
Saturday, September 7th Annual Pancake Breakfast & Art Sale Breakfast Hours are 7:30AM � 11:30AM (workers bees 6:00AM and 1:00 on Friday)
- Note: Fire Department Update on Fire Department tabPosted on: 2013-08-26Letter from Dennie Guentzel
- ANNUAL BRIDGER CANYON PICNIC!!Posted on: 2013-08-23COME ONE - COME ALL!
Great opportunity to get to know your neighbors!
Sunday, August 25th - 1:00 pm
Deer Park Chalet at Bridger Bowl
Bring your family, your neighbors and a
side dish or dessert to serve 12
Burgers, Brats and Dogs
All the "fixings" provided
Beer & Wine cash bar
- Burning BanPosted on: 2013-08-19To All Residents of the Bridger Canyon Rural Fire District:
As of 6:00PM Monday, August 19, 2013, the Bridger Canyon Rural Fire District has CLOSED ALL OPEN BURNING DUE TO EXTREME FIRE CONDITIONS. This Open Burning closure INCLUDES all fires requiring a Gallatin County Burn Permit, burn barrels, open flame campfires and recreational fires. This Closure is in effect until further notice.
This ban does NOT include BBQ's or similar appliances.
We will lift this ban just as soon as weather and general conditions in our Canyon permit.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Dennis Guentzel
Acting Chief, BCRFD
- Dates to RememberPosted on: 2013-08-19BCRFD Auxiliary Mission Statement: The Bridger Canyon Rural Fire Department Auxiliary is made up of men and women of all ages whose mission is to support and assist the BCRFD and the Bridger Canyon Community. We will assist in furnishing food and supplies to the BCRFD personnel and other volunteers during fires and natural disasters in Bridger Canyon. We will facilitate, help maintain and raise funds for the BCRFD and the BC Community Center & Training Center. Address 8081 Bridger Canyon Road, Telephone to community center is 587-4426
Christine Pentecost found this quote and she wanted to include it in the minutes of the August 13, 2013.
Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.
Dates to Remember:
Wednesday, August 21st BCRFD Fireman's dinner 6:00PM – Dinner Served to Fireman
Leader Sharon Davis 586-2627
Zone 4 - 8450 – 9440 Bridger Canyon Road
Bridger Canyon Spur; Bridger Shadows Rd.
Cloud Nine Rd. Plan for twenty (20).
Sunday, August 25th BCWC Annual Picnic - Bridger Bowl 1:00pm. Come and bring a neighbor or two.
Also bring a side dish for 12. Lemonade, Burgers, Brats and Dogs with all the "fixings" will be provided. Beer & Wine Cash Bar
Saturday, August 31th 8:00AM Work Day at BCRFD - Pressure Wash Fire Station, Shine Trucks, Spruce up Community Center and Gardens
Friday, September 6th 1:00PM BCRFD Preset up of Pancake Breakfast Need lots of help
Saturday, September 7th Annual Pancake Breakfast & Art Sale Breakfast Hours are 7:30AM – 11:30AM (workers bees 6:00AM)
Meeting was held in the newly completed creek side yard of BCRFD. Cis Hager suggested we meet at the picnic area. It was delightful.
Attendees were Valerie Gould, Mike Conn, Judi Maloney, Kay Bergsland, Cathy Anderson, Lorraine Conn, Dawn Poindexter and Ann Chase.
Notes from Mike Conn, BCRFD Board Chair: "Wish List" for BCRFD
Compact thermal imaging camera
Wireless headset for Engine 81
Mechanical cribbing (used to stabilize vehicles in an accident.)
Cis Hager made a motion that the proceeds from the BCRFD Pancake Breakfast 2013 go to the BCRFD "Wish List." It was unanimously adopted.
Pancake Breakfast update:
• Plan to attend and enjoy a great breakfast and bring friends and family.
• There will be many activities for little kids and big kids alike.
• Paul Poindexter and Susan Stengel will provide fabulous music for the event.
• We also decided since this was now a fall event to expand the menu to include a baked apple pancake topping. YUM.
• Art show– Contact Dawn Poindexter (582-4947 – firstname.lastname@example.com)
• Silent Auction – Contact Lorraine Conn (586-8511 email@example.com)
• Menu:
o Pancakes
o Eggs,
o Sausage Patties
o Strawberries
o Bananas,
o Apple topping (Baked)
o Whip cream.
We are accepting cash donations to help defray the cost of this event and to help purchase the "Wish List." . Send a check to BCRFD C/O Peggy Foster, BCRFD Ttreasurer, 7775 Bridger Shadows Road, Bozeman, MT 59715.
Please note that it is for the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
Hopefully we will be able to get everything on the BCRFD's "Wish List.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Gould
BCRFD Auxiliary Secretary,
- Pancake Breakfast update - Sept. 7 - 7:30 to 11:30Posted on: 2013-08-19• Plan to attend and enjoy a great breakfast and bring friends and family.
• There will be many activities for little kids and big kids alike.
• Paul Poindexter and Susan Stengel will provide fabulous music for the event.
• We also decided since this was now a fall event to expand the menu to include a baked apple pancake topping. YUM.
• Art show– Contact Dawn Poindexter (582-4947 – firstname.lastname@example.com)
• Silent Auction – Contact Lorraine Conn (586-8511 firstname.lastname@example.com
• Menu:
o Pancakes
o Eggs,
o Sausage Patties
o Strawberries
o Bananas,
o Apple topping (Baked)
o Whip cream.
We are accepting cash donations to help defray the cost of this event. Send a check to BCRFD C/O Peggy Foster, treasurer, 7775 Bridger Shadows Road, Bozeman, MT 59715. Please note that it is for the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
- Help Wanted - BC PicnicPosted on: 2013-08-15Help Wanted
For the Bridger Canyon Picnic - August 25th, 1:00
Bridger Chalet at Bridger Bowl
Please call or E-mail Cis Hager
585-2448 firstname.lastname@example.com
to sign up or to remind her that you have already signed up!
For Set up: Saturday August 24th
Clean up after the picnic on the 25th
Paul Poindexter and Susan Stengel will provide musical entertainment.
Bridger Bowl will provide and run cash wine and beer bar.
We have burger and dog flippers on deck . Would love some relief flippers signed.
- BCRFD Board of Trustees Meeting - Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m.Posted on: 2013-08-08Bridger Canyon Rural Fire District
Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Meeting Date: August 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Meeting Place: Bridger Canyon Fire Dept., Community Room
Agenda Items:
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes from previous meetings
Public Comment
Treasurer's report – Peggy Foster
Chief's Report and updates
Discuss preliminary draft of Mission Statement, Statement of Core
Values, Rules and Procedures for governing the District. Lead by Dave
Proposal to use Request of Document Forms
Public Comment on issues not on agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Board
- BCRFD Auxiliary Meeting August 13, 2013Posted on: 2013-08-06BCRFD Auxiliary Mission Statement: The Bridger Canyon Rural Fire Department Auxiliary is made up of men and women of all ages whose mission is to support and assist the BCRFD and the Bridger Canyon Community. We will assist in furnishing food and supplies to the BCRFD personnel and other volunteers during fires and natural disasters in Bridger Canyon. We will facilitate, help maintain and raise funds for the BCRFD and the BC Community Center & Training Center. Address 8081 Bridger Canyon Road, Telephone to community center is 587-4426
Dates to Remember:
Work Day Fire Station/Community Center
Date to be decided Pressure Wash Fire Station, Shine Trucks, Spruce up Community Center
August 13, BCRFD Auxiliary Meeting 9:00AM Meeting Brief – Stay and help with some clean up and weeding
August 21st. BCRFD Fireman's dinner 6:00PM – Dinner Served to Fireman
Leader Sharon Davis 586-2627
Zone 4
8450 – 9440 Bridger Canyon Road
Bridger Canyon Spur
Bridger Shadows Rd.
Cloud Nine Rd.
September 6th Set up Community Center 1:00PM Preset up of Pancake Breakfast – clean tables chairs, etc.
September 7th Annual Pancake Breakfast & Art Sale Breakfast Hours are 7:30AM – 11:30AM (workers be there 6:00AM)
BCRFD Auxiliary Meeting Agenda
We have had a great response from the Bridger Canyon Community residents and local businesses. Many items have been donated for the silent auction as well as food and services for this event. The subcommittee chairs have just done an outstanding job. Thank you to all. If the subcommittee chairs would send me an update for this meeting I would appreciate it.
Cis Hager Advertising – Great job
Loraine Conn – Silent Auction Items for Silent Auction – We need some one of a kind fantastic items for this. Lorraine Conn (586-8511 firstname.lastname@example.com) is contact.
Many fantastic items have been donated and we are ahead of last year.
Dawn Poindexter – Art Show - Art Show – Please call Dawn Poindexter (582-4947 – email@example.com) if you would like to be involved in this area. As always Dawn is doing a super job.
Kay Bergsland &
Marcia Raches Local Business donations – Please call Kay Bergsland if you are or know a local business that would like to donate to this cause. (585-7922 - email@example.com)
We are way ahead of last year's donations. Great job.
Valerie Gould Volunteers - We still need worker bees so Call Valerie Gould 582-1605 email@example.com to help. Need helpers on Friday at 1:00 and on Saturday for event and then clean up.
We are accepting cash donations to help defray the cost of this event. Send a check to BCRFD C/O Peggy Foster, treasurer, 7775 Bridger Shadows Road, Bozeman, MT 59715. Please note that it is for the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
Valerie Gould
- BC Rural Fire Department - Pancake Breakfast, etc.Posted on: 2013-07-09Dear BCRFD Residents,
Last night at the BCRFD Board Meeting the BCRFD Auxiliary was given permission by the Board to set the date of September 7th, 2013 for our annual Pancake Breakfast.
Event BCRFD Pancake Breakfast Saturday, September 7th, 2013 7:30 – 11:30AM
Event BCRFD Pre – set up Friday, September 6th, 1:00 – 4:00PM
Event Clean up Community Room Date to be set
Event Spruce up the Fire Station Date to be set
All previous volunteers man your stations. If for some reason you can't; please find a substitute and definitely give me a call. Valerie Gould, 582-1605 or cell 581-4943 or firstname.lastname@example.com. If you haven't volunteered in the past please do so. We need all the help we can get. Let's make this the best Pancake Breakfast ever.
Let's get back to what BC does best - Work together as a community and being good and caring neighbors.
Thanks so much,
BCRFD Auxiliary
A little history of how great our community is:
BCRFD Auxiliary Update/Recap as of July 9, 2013
BCRFD Auxiliary Mission Statement: The Bridger Canyon Rural Fire Department Auxiliary is made up of men and women of all ages whose mission is to support and assist the BCRFD and the Bridger Canyon Community. We will assist in furnishing food and supplies to the BCRFD personnel and other volunteers during fires and natural disasters in Bridger Canyon. We will facilitate, help maintain and raise funds for the BCRFD and the BC Community Center & Training Center. Address 8081 Bridger Canyon Road, Telephone to community center is 587-4426
The BCRFD, BCRFD Board, BCPOA, BCWC and the BCRFD auxiliary have accomplished so much in the last few years. Here is a brief recap. In the fall of 2005, Luella Polette approached a BCRFD board Member with an idea that her friend Molly Iddles suggested. We needed a Community Center for the BC Community and Molly generously gave $10,000 for the "seed money" to start a campaign. The BCRFD Board voted to support this drive and they presented information regarding the expansion of the fire house with the inclusion of space for a Community Center with kitchen facilities. By May 2007 the BC Community donated $61,990.00 from 96 BC residents in private donations. The first estimate of $55,000 to build and furnish this room was far short of the amount required, but the final product was much bigger and better. In the fall of 2007 – spring 2008 the BCWC was asked to help initiate another fund raising drive. 87 residents gave an additional $23,235.00 to complete and furnish the Community Center. The Williamson Ranch Partnership deeded the property which the BCRFD occupied. Also the Bridger Hills Homeowners' Association gave additional land for this expansion. The BCWC gave $3,200.00. Several residents gave their time, materials and hard work to complete this Center. Materials, furnishings and equipment were given to the Community Center by individuals. The BCWC held a "Kitchen Shower" for the kitchen of the Community Center. The BCWC spent an additional $350.00 to buy the china and misc. items from the Riverside Country Club renovation sale to furnish additional needed items. Monies earned from these fundraisers – help build and furnish the Community Center. The monies also bought needed supplies, chairs, tables and blinds. To further complete the outside of the BCRFD building additional items were bought and resident's time were donated: railroad ties, concrete, paint, asphalt sealant, stoppers and sod.
The BCRFD Auxiliary was started after this Community Room came to fruition. It was clear that the Community Center would need an ongoing support group. A group of individuals approached the BCRFD Board and asked to form the Auxiliary. The Board gave their approval with the conditions that the Auxiliary would operate under the auspices of the BCRFD Board and any funds raised in fundraising events would be directly given to the BCRFD Board and they would disperse the funds accordingly.
To date, the auxiliary with the help of the BC Community, BCRFD, BCRFD Board, BCWC, and BCPOA have:
Sponsored the BCRFD Annual Pancake Breakfast for four years – Earning approximately $20,000 and serving approximately 1500.
Sponsored the BCRFD Annual Baked Potato dinner for three years – Earning approximately $3,300 and serving approximately 275.
Spearheaded the landscaping of the BCRFD and Community Center.
Initiated and maintained an Emergency Data Base for the BCRFD and the BC Community.
Inventoried the Community Center the BCRFD Board for insurance reasons.
Held many cleaning sessions to keep the BCRFD, Community Center and the grounds thereof.
Supported the Reflective Signage Program started by Denny and Eunie Guentzel.
Organized the BC Fire Department monthly dinners for two years and still ongoing.
Have responded to many emergency situations by providing food for our Fire Fighters during times of crisis.
Since its inception, the Community Center has been a special gathering place for our community - BCRFD trainings, community meetings, social functions, fundraisers and command headquarters for emergencies when necessary. It serves the community well and the BCRFD, BCPOA and BCWC should be very proud of their joint efforts.
- PANCAKE BREAKFAST POSTPONEDPosted on: 2013-06-13
Re: Annual Pancake Breakfast (was 6/22)Postponed
Scheduled work days June 15th Cancelled
Scheduled work day June 21st Cancelled
The Annual Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the BCRFD Auxiliary has been and will continue to be a great success and our largest fundraiser. However, due to the recent events concerning the BCRFD , the auxiliary board and members felt it prudent to postpone this year's event to a future date this year.
We appreciate all the many hours of planning, preparation and hard work the BC community volunteers have done. Our time spent on this fundraiser has not been wasted as a new date will be decided shortly. The Auxiliary appreciates all the support the BC community extends to this event.
BCRFD Auxiliary
- Fire Dept. Auxiliary/Pancake BreakfastPosted on: 2013-06-12BCRFD Auxiliary Mission Statement: The Bridger Canyon Rural Fire Department Auxiliary is made up of men and women of all ages whose mission is to support and assist the BCRFD and the Bridger Canyon Community. We will assist in furnishing food and supplies to the BCRFD personnel and other volunteers during fires and natural disasters in Bridger Canyon. We will facilitate, help maintain and raise funds for the BCRFD and the BC Community Center & Training Center. Address 8081 Bridger Canyon Road, Telephone to community center is 587-4426
Officers for 2012 - 2013
President Christine Pentecost
Secretary Valerie Gould
Treasurer Lorraine Conn
Attendees Included: Valerie Gould, Eunie Guentzel, Marcia Raches, Jana Christensen, Ann Chase, Kay Bergsland, Peggy Foster, Dawn Poindexter and Mike Conn
Dates to Remember:
June 15th Saturday: Work Day Fire Station/Community Center 9:00AM – 1:00PM Pressure Wash Fire Station, Shine Trucks, Spruce up Community Center
June 19th Wednesday: BCRFD Wed. Supper for Fireman 6:00PM – Dinner Served to Fireman Hosts are Aspen Lane & Aspen Meadow Contact Judy Eisele Chair 587-9581
June 21st Friday: Set up Community Center 1:00PM – Preset up of Pancake Breakfast – clean tables chairs, etc.
June 22nd Saturday: Annual Pancake Breakfast & Art Sale 7:30AM – 11:30AM (workers be there 6:00AM)
We put the finishing touches on the planning for the pancake breakfast. We have had a great response from the Bridger Canyon Community residents and local businesses. Many items have been donated for the silent auction as well as food and services for this event. The subcommittee chairs have just done an outstanding job. Thank you to all.
Cis Hager Advertising – Great job
Loraine Conn – Silent Auction Items for Silent Auction – We need some one of a kind fantastic items for this. Lorraine Conn (586-8511 email@example.com) is contact.
Many fantastic items have been donated and we are ahead of last year.
Dawn Poindexter – Art Show - Art Show – Please call Dawn Poindexter (582-4947 – firstname.lastname@example.com) if you would like to be involved in this area. As always Dawn is doing a super job.
Kay Bergsland &
Marcia Raches Local Business donations – Please call Kay Bergsland if you are or know a local business that would like to donate to this cause. (585-7922 - firstname.lastname@example.com)
We are way ahead of last year's donations. Great job.
Valerie Gould Volunteers - We still need worker bees so Call Valerie Gould 582-1605 email@example.com to help. Need helpers on Friday at 1:00 and on Saturday for event and then clean up.
We are accepting cash donations to help defray the cost of this event. Send a check to BCRFD C/O Peggy Foster, treasurer, 7775 Bridger Shadows Road, Bozeman, MT 59715. Please note that it is for the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Gould
- Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation SocietyPosted on: 2013-06-09The Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation Society relies on its membership dues for the upkeep and preservation of the Lower Bridger Schoolhouse.
The Board is asking that you renew your membership or consider becoming a member for this current year. Dues are $10 per year and should be sent to:
P.O. Box 3311
Bozeman MT 59772
Additional donations are always welcome and dues and donations are tax deductible.
Please consider joining BCHPA and keeping the little school house (at the corner of Kelly Canyon Road and Bridger Canyon Road) a treasure from the past in our midst.
BCHPA Board
(Sharon Davis, Pauline Sager, Eva Veltkamp, Ann Chase, Ellen Pederson, Candice Hamlin)
- Annual BCPOA Gen.Meeting - Tuesday, May 21Posted on: 2013-05-21Hi Neighbors -
Tomorrow night is the annual BCPOA general meeting.
We start at 7 with refreshments and live music (the Fiddaman brothers on strings; bring an instrument and play too if you like!), and 7:30 with the agenda.
There's a lot to talk about:
- BCPOA board elections.
- The variance appeal: what's at stake, and the pros and cons of pursuing it further. *
- Zoning update status: what the zoning advisory board has accomplished so far, what remains, and how to make it go faster.
- Cell towers: Yes? How many, where, how big, and what standards? **
- Other topics: LIDAR survey, budworm spraying, natural history, and ...
what interests you? ***
- Introductions for other Canyon groups.
Bring a neighbor, and see you there!
Tom Fiddaman
Chairman, BCPOA
- BCRFD Auxilliary Meeting - Dates to rememberPosted on: 2013-05-16BCRFD Auxiliary Mission Statement: The Bridger Canyon Rural Fire Department Auxiliary is made up of men and women of all ages whose mission is to support and assist the BCRFD and the Bridger Canyon Community. We will assist in furnishing food and supplies to the BCRFD personnel and other volunteers during fires and natural disasters in Bridger Canyon. We will facilitate, help maintain and raise funds for the BCRFD and the BC Community Center & Training Center.
Officers for 2012 - 2013
President Christine Pentecost
Secretary Valerie Gould
Treasurer Lorraine Conn
Attendees Included: Christine Pentecost, Valerie Gould, Eunie Guentzel, Marty Biel, Kay Bergsland, Lorraine Conn, Ann Chase, Dawn Poindexter and Judy Maloney
Dates to Remember: Spring clean-up at the community center this Friday May 17th and Monday May 20th. Please plan to attend and help out. Many hands make for light work and lots of fun. Pancake Breakfast coming up fast.
May 17th Community Center (Friday) 10:30 AM – Road Clean Up and Community Room Clean Up and Garden Clean Up.
May 20th Community Center (Monday) 9:00A- Community Room Clean Up and Garden Clean-up (Finish up what did not get done on Friday)
June 11th Auxiliary Meeting – Community Center 9:00AM Workday Clean Kitchen area / Final Meeting for Pancake Breakfast (Final Check supplies and purchases)
June 21st Set up Community Center 1:00PM – Preset up of Pancake Breakfast – clean tables chairs, etc.
June 22nd Pancake Breakfast Breakfast Hours are 7:30AM – 11:30AM (workers be there 6:00AM)
Landscape Committee Report from Carol Fifer: Spring Clean-up this Friday 10:30AM/ Monday 9:00AM A great big thank you to Carol Fifer and all she has done for the grounds at the community center. She and Heidi McLoughlin made it possible for us to enjoy the grounds at the community center side yard and front. Here is a message from Carol. She has done so much work and now she needs more help. Here is what she says, "I was able to clean up the flagpole area except the tall Karl Forrester grasses need to be cut back. The wraps around the tall trees were removed but I didn't get to do any more than that on the side area. I removed the weed fabric around the flagpole plants except for one small area on the left side by the parking lot. It might be too late to do that because those plants will be flowering soon. A little clean-up and cutting back on the smaller perennials on the side would be in order and an application of a broad spectrum fertilizer all over should be done Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. Eunie had some lovely paver stones she volunteered to donate to put a little walkway from the bridge over the creek to the concrete patio since that seems to be a preferred path but we didn't get time to finish that last year. Maybe Denny would be willing to being them down to the station. The landscaping was designed to be very low maintenance but will need a bit of attention in the Spring and again in the fall. As my back gets stronger I will stop by to do what I can. I suggest you be careful about any additional plants people may want to donate or install because there are some which require just too much work.
Annual Pancake Breakfast and Art Sale Saturday, June 22, 2013 Benefits the BCRFD and Community Center – Mark your calendars and plan to attend this wonderful fun event.
Planning for this event was discussed in detail. We have people signed up for various tasks, but still need more help.
Loraine Conn Silent Auction Items for Silent Auction – We need some one of a kind fantastic items for this. Lorraine Conn (586-8511 firstname.lastname@example.com) is contact.
Dawn Poindexter Art Show - All canyon artists wanting to display/sell your work, please contact Dawn Poindexter at firstname.lastname@example.com. We will be setting up on Friday, June 20th at 1 PM. First come, first served on tables and positions. Can't wait to see all the great art show. Dawn
Kay Bergsland &
Marcia Raches Local Business donations – Please call Kay Bergsland if you are or know a local business that would like to donate to this cause. (585-7922 - firstname.lastname@example.com)
Valerie Gould Volunteers - We still need worker bees so Call Valerie Gould 582-1605 firstname.lastname@example.com to help. Need helpers on Friday at 1:00 and on Saturday for event and then clean up.
Donations We are accepting cash donations to help defray the cost of this event. Send a check to BCRFD C/O Peggy Foster, treasurer, 7775 Bridger Shadows Road, Bozeman, MT 59715. Please note that it is for the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
Photographer We need someone to take pictures of this event. Christine will help, but she is involved in the Art Show and therefore another person would be great.
Fireman's Dinners: The Fireman's dinners are a great way to show community support for the men and women who volunteer to make our community a safer place to live. The dinners this year have involved many, many of our Canyon Residents and they are so appreciated by the Fireman.
April 17th Zone 8 & 9, Leader Cindy Marlenee (email@example.com - 586-5864) Area includes: Bridger Canyon 15769 -16634 – Bridger Pines, Wedelin Drive, Falling Star, Bull, and Wheel & Henry. Cindy Marlenee, Dottie Keyes, Ann Lundgren. Served Lasagna, Salad, Croissants, Pie & Cupcakes.
May 15th – Zone 1& 5. Leaders are Laurel Campbell & Terri Hodgson (email@example.com - 585-3030 area includes: 3016 – 6140; 9839 - 10940 Bridger Canyon Road, Brass Lantern, Fish Hatchery, Maiden & Mayfield. Contact Terri to offer to help.
June 19th - Zone 17, Aspen Land, & Meadow Lane – Leader is Judy Eisele, 587-9581, email@example.com. Please contact her to offer to cook, buy or donate to make the dinner wonderful.
July 17th – Fireman
August 21st – Zone 4 – Bridger Canyon 8450 – 9440, Bridger Canyon Spur, Bridger Shadows Rd., Could Nine Rd. – Sharon Davis leader 586-2627 firstname.lastname@example.com Please contact her to offer to help.
Respectfully submitted, Valerie Gould Secretary
- Aerial Spraying for Spruce BudwormPosted on: 2013-05-14From: Carol Fifer [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com]
Subject: Aerial spraying for spruce budworm
Hi Tom,
Several residents of Aspen Meadow have gotten together to hire a gentleman to spray for spruce budworm. I wrote up a little piece about the worm and how it affects doug firs. Included is a brief description of the product we intend to use. Many people are not familiar with it and may be afraid of it.
Bridger Canyon is mostly doug fir and this infestation could wipe out much of the beauty that surrounds us. I spoke with the gentleman from Northwest Management about the possibility of including anyone else in the canyon wanting to treat their trees. He said it would be very easy to spray the entire Canyon and the more people who do it the better the price becomes for everyone.
Attached is the information sheet including contacts if you find it appropriate to pass along to the BCPOA. Time is critical, and may be shorter this year due to the early Spring.
To make it easier for Canyon residents to sign up for a quote on aerial spraying of their property for spruce budworm, you can tell them to send me an email with their name, address, and phone number, or they can call me at 406-451-3880 and leave a message.
- Bridger Canyon Women's ClubPosted on: 2013-05-04Hi All,
Just a reminder that the BCWC May Luncheon will be at Carol Smith's on the 8th at noon. Please bring a salad, officers will be bringing the dessert. Have fun.
- Good Information from Tom FiddamanPosted on: 2013-04-10Hi neighbors –
The Bridger Canyon Natural History Evening was a huge success. Over 80 people crowded the community room to hear about geology, raptors and other charismatic critters, and share photos and experiences. Thanks to Ellen Trygstad for conceiving the idea and bringing it to fruition, with help from Pauline Sager and BCPHA; speakers Cliff Montagne, Bret Davis, Kathrin Olson-Rutz (also photo editor) and Steve Eshbaugh (MOSS); Ann Chase and Sharon Erickson of BCWC for refreshments; Richard Burke for procuring equipment and filming; Else and Genevieve Trygstad-Burke for providing background cello music and Dan Astrom for help with facility and set up.
I understand that the presentation was somewhat over budget, largely due to the spectacular display of contributed photos printed. These will be bound and serve as a future resource for MOSS and Bridger Canyon. Contributions would be welcomed to defray these costs. Checks could be made out to 'MOSS' and sent to: P.O.Box 502,Bozeman, MT, 59771. It might be a good idea to address Attn. Steve Eshbaugh and indicate 'For Bridger Canyon Presentation/Inventory' or similar.
An Atlas Towers representative recently met (separately) with Bridger Bowl and BCPOA directors. Nothing is formally underway yet, but Atlas discussed a proposal for two towers. One, 130 feet tall, would be located at the Bridger Bowl base area, near the propane tank in A lot. Word has it that the Bridger Bowl board was not enthusiastic about a structure of this size. A second tower, 150 feet, would be located in Kelly Canyon – possibly high enough to see over the ridge of the Story Hills to Bozeman.
We've posted Atlas Towers' rendition of the Bridger Bowl site here:
And home-grown alternatives, including the south Kelly Canyon site here:
Atlas also provided coverage maps, which I've overlaid with structures and parcels for the Canyon:
The 2009 Cell Tower survey is here:
Contrary to rumors, the BCPOA board has neither endorsed nor opposed any particular proposal. We recognize that many people are interested in coverage (and a few opposed to it), and that practically everyone is concerned about aesthetics and safety, and will try to work toward a good solution. One could certainly hope for a technical solution that provided coverage without such large towers.
Under current zoning, cell towers are not explicitly permitted. Planning Department representatives think that the P&Z Commission would require a hearing for a "similar use" finding before any tower application could proceed. Then the tower itself would be a Conditional Use, requiring an additional hearing for approval. However, there are currently no specific standards for approval.
Therefore the Zoning Advisory Board has recommended that the Commission initiate a Resolution of Intent to amend the zoning to create a Wireless Communications Facilities standard, as was done for the Natural Resources CUP in 2008. That will happen this month; then a zoning amendment will be submitted for approval some time later (hopefully soon). A very speculative draft is posted at:
Public comment on the draft is welcome. The next Zoning Advisory Board meeting is April 17th, 5:30pm, in the conference room on the 2nd floor of the county offices on Main St.
Some tech notes on cell service: If you have coverage outdoors but marginal indoors, you can use a booster. Amazon has a number for sale. If you have broadband internet like Little Apple, you can use a "femtocell" access point – the ATT 3G MicroCell and Verizon Wireless Network Extender, for example.
Tom Fiddaman
- BCRFD Auxilliary Meeting MinutesPosted on: 2013-03-15See minutes of March 12, 2013 meeting on the Fire Department tab here.
1. Pancake breakfast
2. Firemen's Dinners
3. Landscaping
- Bridger Canyon Natural HistoryPosted on: 2013-02-27From: Ellen [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com]
To the Residents of Bridger Canyon,
UPCOMING EVENT! A number of people, in conjunction with the the Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation Association and the Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS), have volunteered their time and expertise to enjoy and explore with Bridger Canyon residents an evening of 'Bridger Canyon Natural History'. We would like to enhance this presentation with a display of photos or photos of artwork (no originals) from YOU, BC residents, which depict unusual/interesting natural history features of Bridger Canyon - geologic or water formations, birds, animals, plants both common and rare, etc.
This community event for Bridger Canyon residents will be at the Fire Station MARCH 29th, 7pm. If you have photos you'd like to contribute, please send them at your earliest convenience to:
Kathrin Olson-Rutz at : firstname.lastname@example.com.
She will print 8 1/2X 11' copies for the display. (You may also mail or deliver 8 ˝ X 11" photos to MOSS, located at the Fish Hatchery). Please provide a few words that describe your contribution (what, general location, when) along with your name and contact information (email and phone number). This information will be printed out along with your photo to accompany your contribution. Feel free to provide several photos. We will display as many as we reasonably can. (No copyrighted material please.)
This spring, we would like to take the pictures we have printed out and assemble them into several 'Bridger Canyon natural history notebooks' to be kept at the MOSS facility. These notebooks will be available to MOSS students and Bridger Canyon residents to identify and learn about Bridger Canyon plants, animals, water and geology. Residents are welcome to submit additional information specific to Bridger Canyon for these notebooks and can do so through MOSS.
For those unfamiliar with MOSS, it is dedicated to help children gain meaningful appreciation of the natural world around them through various educational projects (K-12 and some adult classes). MOSS takes the classroom to the field with trips to National Forest lands in Bridger Canyon, as well as to some private lands onto which they have been specifically invited for learning opportunities.
I hope you find this of interest! For more information, contact Ellen Trygstad (582-7624) email@example.com Thank you!
Email: email@example.com
- SIGNAGE - Order Yours NOW for Spring DeliveryPosted on: 2013-01-27Reflective Signage
Eunie Guentzel and Denny Guentzel are taking orders for signs and will install them at your home. Call Eunie at 582-1640 and place your orders.
Signs, post and installation - $30.00. (Please make check payable to Dennis Guentzel.)
Signage would aid the Fire Department in locating your home in case of an emergency - both fire and medical.
Precious minutes will be saved that might save a life so the auxiliary is recommending that all homeowners purchase these signs.
Many residents have already had these signs installed, and they feel more secure with an easy-to-read address number. Call soon!
- Another lost dog!Posted on: 2012-12-11UPDATE AT 4:30, 12/12/12!!!
Rex has been found! Yay!
A brown male large Lab by the name of Rex has been lost on Teepee Ridge now for a few days. Please call Heather McGuane 599-9393 if you find the dog or Ann Chase at 586-3310.
- Put on Your Calendar!Posted on: 2012-10-11Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation Association is holding its CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE on Friday December 28 from 1 - 3 pm. at the schoolhouse at Bridger Canyon Road and Kelly Canyon Road. Everyone is encouraged to bring grandchildren, children or anyone else visiting for the holidays. Cookies and hot chocolate and cider all round!!
More info later.
- Bridger Canyon Womens' ClubPosted on: 2012-09-16Bridger Canyon Women's Club
Posted on: 2012-03-14
Our regular meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:00. Light treats, short business meeting and an interesting program.
Lots of interest groups are available: bridge, book clubs, skiing, games, hiking, needle work, horseback riding, etc.
Come and join the women of your community!
For info email BCWC President Mary Wolf(email@example.com) or Secretary - Dawn Poindexter (firstname.lastname@example.com)
- Reverse 911 Sign-upPosted on: 2012-09-14In Gallatin County/Bozeman you can register your cell phone numbers with 911. Each number provided will be added to the regional emergency database to receive voice notifications when your address is impacted by a disaster or emergency.
Gallatin County Reverse 911 Registration for cell phones is available at the below link. Land line phones are automatically in the system.
In Gallatin County/Bozeman you can register your cell phone numbers with 911. Each number provided will be added to the regional emergency database to receive voice notifications when your address is impacted by a disaster or emergency.
Gallatin County Reverse 911 Registration for cell phones is available at the below link. Land line phones are automatically in the system.
- BCRFD AUXILLIARY MEETINGPosted on: 2012-09-113:00, September 18, 2012
See the details on BCRFD tab here.
- LOWER BRIDGER SCHOOL - Work dayPosted on: 2012-09-02The Lower Bridger School is a historic gem in our community, We have a few dedicated members of the community to work on its upkeep and open it to the community. We invite you to join us on September 8th, 2012, anytime between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, for a workday to spruce up the schoolhouse. Even if you only have half an hour, we would love you to join us.
During that time, we will be painting the outhouses, cleaning windows, sweeping the schoolhouse, weeding, and cleaning the new desks that have recently been donated. Remember the old saying you learned in school 'Many hands make light work'; we are in need of some more hands. If you can join us, please just turn up on September 8th.
On October 6th, the Gallatin County Historic Preservation Board is putting on a historic tour through Bridger Canyon and Sedan involving a number of historic sites. . The Lower Bridger Schoolhouse will be on that tour. If you are interested, please contact John Shellenberger at
585-5384 or obtain tickets from the Pioneer Museum.
Thanks for your continuing support.
Pauline Sager and Sharon Davis
Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation Association
- Dennis Guentzel's Waco ATO 'Taper Wing'Posted on: 2012-08-30American Barnstormers Tour
- 3 Fiddles Farm + roadside stand = local foodPosted on: 2012-07-16Do you dream of food so local you can see the farm while you shop and eat? Do you crave the taste of heirloom and specialty veggies that you can't get at the 'food importers'? Your dreams have come true! 10.6 miles up Bridger Canyon Rd. (from Main Street) you will find 3 Fiddles Farm. Matthew and Karin Broughton grow 100% chemical free, sustainable, non-GMO, natural foods on their small farm. Their varieties have been selected for flavor, not long-distance shipping and packing ability. With love and care, their fantastic food is grown in the mountains for you. They have started their Sunday Roadside Stand for the year.
Every Sunday, 3 - 6 pm, for the rest of the season, they will be at the side of their farm to hook you up with the goods. You will see their 'Farm Fresh Produce' signs on the side of the road when the stand is open for business. With over 230 varieties being grown and harvested, there will be something for everyone, and many exotic flavors to be savored. If you eat, you need to eat local - it is good for you, your community, and the environment.
From the BoZone web site
- Burn BanPosted on: 2012-06-29Hi neighbors,
As of Friday, a burn ban is in effect in Gallatin County, see
Stage I fire restrictions are listed here:
Fireworks aren't covered, but, 'Montana State Fire Marshal Allen Lorenz asked residents to avoid shooting fireworks this year. 'In many parts of our state, conditions are simply too dangerous to safely ignite fireworks,'
Lorenz said in a news release. 'A little prevention can go a long way to preserving homes and property.''
The Bear Trap 2 fire - started by fireworks - grew to the size of the Bridger Canyon valley floor almost overnight.
Enjoy the 4th!
Tom Fiddaman
- Important InformationPosted on: 2012-06-25From the Bozeman Fire Fighters' Web Site:
(copy and paste in your browser)
- Maintaining ForestsPosted on: 2012-06-15LEARN ABOUT YOUR FORESTED PROPERTY
On August 9, 10 and 18, Montana State University Forestry Extension will be holding a Forest Stewardship Workshop at the Bridger Canyon Fire Station meeting room. This is a three day workshop for forest owners (5 or more
acres) to help the landowners develop customized management solutions to meet their own unique ownership objectives. People have varying objectives for their forests (maintain a healthy forest, reduce wildfire hazards, grow big trees, reduce noxious weeds, provide forage for stock, or habitat for wildlife), and the workshop teaches landowners how to obtain their objectives! The cost of the workshop is $95. The sign-up deadline is July 26.
Following is a link to the program.
People can also email workshop coordinator Cindy Bertek at email@example.com or telephone her at (406) 243-4706.
- Inner Core Strength and StretchPosted on: 2012-05-16Inner Core Strength and Stretch is being offered at the Bridger Canyon Fire Station on Monday and Friday mornings at 7:15 a.m. each week. (as of 8/27/12 - time is fluctuating - call Debbie) If you have benefited from Pilates or other classes that focus on inner core strength, you will enjoy this class for beginner to intermediate levels. Keep in mind that inner core strength helps prevent injury and gives you the base that increases your ability to perform other physical activities. The only equipment necessary is a yoga mat and a set of light to medium weights (3-10 lbs). If you are interested, please contact Debbie Bloem at 920 0812 with any questions.
TESTIMONIAL: Sharon Tudor Isler - 'I love these classes. Can really feel the difference it makes! Worth every minute.'
- Propane CompanyPosted on: 2012-05-09I just wanted you to know that Ken Weskamp has just opened his own propane company. He will be less expensive than anyone in town and he is fantastic! You can call him 24/7 and he will drop everything to help you with any problems.
Please spread the word about Ken's company. He has been in the business for over 20 something years and he knows what he is doing!!
Ken's telephone 388-8227/599-5550
Karen Marshall
- Bears and Garbage Cans, BURN SEASONPosted on: 2012-04-01(Photo courtesy of Christine Pentecost.)
The bears are waking up, so don't forget proper management of bird feeders, garbage and other attractants. Allied Waste now has bearproof garbage cans.
They cost a few dollars extra to pick up, because the driver has to jump out of the truck to unlock the can; we have one and find the peace of mind well worth the money. Allied let us keep our regular can and switch rates for winter use.
Burn season started March 1st, but the Bear Trap Canyon fire shows that conditions are potentially hazardous, with dry fuel, low humidity and wind, so please be careful. See http://bridgercanyonfd.com/burnpermit.aspx or http://www.gallatin.mt.gov/public_documents/BurnPermit for permits.
SEE HOA for the rest of Tom Fiddaman's letter
- The Bridger to Bangtail Coalition (B2BCPosted on: 2012-03-07Please see the announcement on Bridger Canyon POA tab concerning board members.
- BC Historic Preservation Assoc - DUES DUEPosted on: 2012-02-14Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation Association
The New Year has begun and we would like to send you a gentle reminder that it is time to renew your annual membership in the Bridger Canyon Historic Preservation Association.
Membership runs through the calendar year and is $10 per year – and additional donations are most appreciated.
Please send your membership/donations to
Ann Chase
P.O. Box 3311
Bozeman MT 59772
Thank you to all who helped to make our December Open House such a success. This year, with your ongoing support a new roof was put on the School house. The dues and donations help to maintain the ongoing restoration and with operating expenses. We really appreciate your ongoing support.
BCHPA Board
Feb 12, 2012
- Judge: Remove Bridger Canyon horse barnPosted on: 2012-02-04Cameron 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 firstname.lastname@example.com or 582-2648.
- Montana VideoPosted on: 2012-01-10copy and paste to browser: http://vimeo.com/21708735
Note - this is in HD, so loads slowly.
- Weed District GrantPosted on: 2011-11-15Tuesday, 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
******The letter may be sent by e-mail to: firstname.lastname@example.com
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.
- Bridger Pines Sewer System updatePosted on: 2011-11-12See the Bridger Canyon POA tab for news on the sewer system. Comments deadline is Monday, November 14.
- Chief Denny Guentzel Retires after 22 Years.Posted on: 2011-11-12Many 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.
- Calendar UpdatesPosted on: 2011-10-13NOTES 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.
- Flag Ceremony - Fire StationPosted on: 2011-10-13The 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.
- 1954 Bear IncidentPosted on: 2011-09-23From 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.'
- Monday, 8/15, 4:23 pm (Tom Fiddaman)Posted on: 2011-08-16re: BATTLE RIDGE FIRE, CELL TOWER, BRIDGER PINES
Hi Neighbors –
You may have seen the Sunday Chronicle article on the small fire at Battle Ridge:
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! >
In other news, the proposed cell tower is on the agenda tonight:
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.
- Virtual Tour of Bridger CanyonPosted on: 2011-07-08Enjoy!
- New VideoPosted on: 2011-04-06Check 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
- Pilates at the Fire StationPosted on: 2011-03-08Come 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!
- BCPOA NOTES from Tom Fiddaman, ChairmanPosted on: 2011-02-032/7/11: 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 . -
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
- Bohart ActivitiesPosted on: 2011-02-0312th-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!
- Potato Dinner ResultsPosted on: 2011-01-29To 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
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.
- Sager Web SitePosted on: 2010-12-11This is a great place to get the feel of living in Bridger Canyon. Thanks, Gary!
Other web sites that Gary lists as informative:
MSU News Service:
National Geographic:
- Zoning Upheld by CountyPosted on: 2010-09-10By 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,
- Bridger to Bangtails CoalitionPosted on: 2010-07-23Community Education & Awareness Speaker Series
Scheduled Events
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.
- ANNUAL CANYON PICNIC!Posted on: 2010-07-13A 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??
- Zoning update - 6/28/10Posted on: 2010-07-06From 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:
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:
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).
Proposed Draft:
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:
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.
- Christine Pentecost's Web SitePosted on: 2010-05-29Enjoy Christine's photos at
You'll be amazed!Website:www.bridgermountainphoto.com
- BCPOA NOTES from Tom FiddamanPosted on: 2010-05-08Friends 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, email@example.com . If you copy us on your letter, we can keep track of feedback and be sure it all gets into the public record ( email@example.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).
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.
- Canyon Zoning Enforcement Query ResultsPosted on: 2010-04-124/7/10 From Tom Fiddaman
Thank you all who responded by email or on our survey form. I've posted responses as of today here:
(the responses are summarized on
the BRIDGER CANYON POA Section)
- New Fire District TrusteesPosted on: 2010-02-09UPDATE:
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 email@example.com.
- Wanted: Paperback books, DVD's, Christmas CardsPosted on: 2010-01-08Adopt 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!
- Fire Dept. Report Sunday 7:30 p.m.Posted on: 2009-09-27Good 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.
- Economic Woes Threaten Raptor ResearchPosted on: 2009-08-13Per 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.
- Mountain Pine Beetle InformationPosted on: 2009-08-13The 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:
Local USFS, John Councilman 522-2533
State of Montana Resource:
email@example.com (Curt Tessmer Local State Forester, 556-4506
Gallatin Conservation District
Dan Durham 522-4016
- Google ForumPosted on: 2008-11-22Description: 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!
- Bridger Canyon Views and InfoPosted on: 2008-03-30For 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/