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Interview: Billy Johnson visits the West

Wednesday Feb. 29

Typically, we like to interview people we have frequently out on the Poolside Stage at Norris Hot Springs. This month, we changed it up by interviewing a brand new friend – Billy Johnson. Billy comes to us from the Twin Cities in Minnesota and his…

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Galactic

Wednesday Feb. 29

To make CARNIVALE ELECTRICOS, the members of GALACTIC (Ben Ellman, harps and horns; Robert Mercurio, bass; Stanton Moore, drums and percussion; Jeff Raines, guitar; Rich Vogel, keyboards) draw on the skills, stamina, and funk they deploy in the…

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What Causes Success?

Wednesday Feb. 29

Countless volumes have been written over the years about the causes of failure. I thought I would explore the other side of this issue and speculate on the causes of success. Why are Border’s Books, Linens and Things, and Circuit City out of…

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January Real Estate Report

Wednesday Feb. 29

The trend of a busier winter in the Real Estate market has continued through January. As I reported last month, the number of sales increased from 2010 to 2011 by 12%. However, fourth quarter sales rose 17% in 2011 versus 2010, illustrating an…

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Exercise to Reduce your “Entrepreneurial” Stress

Wednesday Feb. 29

Being an entrepreneur can be a very rewarding experience. It can also be extremely stressful at times and you will certainly have your ups and downs.One thing I do to relieve stress and to keep a positive attitude is to lace up my shoes and head out…

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Hawk Talk Runs Down Local Businesses

Wednesday Feb. 29

Gem Gallery: Don Baide Run down: Jewelry has always been Don Baide’s passion, in high school he learned how to cut gems and went on to pursue a degree in metals at MSU. He started a business at home, and it quickly grew into what today is the Gem…

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Digging Up Great Beer in Butte

Wednesday Feb. 29

Anybody who has ever been to Butte knows that it is a one of a kind city. It is therefore fitting that Butte’s Quarry Brewing Company, run by Chuck and Lyza Schnabel, is a one of a kind brewery. I visited Quarry’s new location on one cold…

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Mama Mac’s Bakery and Sandwich Shop

Wednesday Feb. 29

Located just south of the Exxon at Four Corners, Mama Mac’s Bakery and Sandwich Shop is held in the cedar sided building; for as long as I can remember. Employees arrive at 4:30 AM to start baking the batters and doughs that magically turn into…

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An Attempt at Winter

Wednesday Feb. 29

My alarm started singing to me at 6:45 AM. Yes, my alarm sings — it doesn’t chirp — a lovely little song that repeats the phrase, “Get up.” I hazily hit snooze and told my phone I didn’t want to get up, that it…

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Four Legged Racing

Wednesday Feb. 29

Runners, like many athletes, have their routines and rituals. Many must run with music, some have to run alone, and there are runners who enjoy constant companionship when logging the miles. While company and conversation can help keep your mind off…

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Richard Smith

Wednesday Feb. 29

Richard Smith is a local nature photographer and woodworker. Intrigued by photos and books of the West as a child, Richard headed to Rocky Mountain College in Billings during the sixties. The reality of working on ranches, hunting in the mountains…

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Fast Pass: reserved timeslot on the Lone Peak Tram

Tuesday Feb. 28

Big Sky Resort is excited to announce the pilot Fast Pass program, where guests can get a complimentary pass for a reserved timeslot on the Lone Peak Tram. On Saturdays and Sundays during March of 2012, guests may show their season pass or lift…

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Call For Artists

Saturday Feb. 25

The Ennis Arts Association will hold its 17th Annual Madison Valley Arts Festival Saturday, August 11, 2012. Artists working in all media are invited to submit entries for this juried show. The festival will take place in Peter T.’s Park, in…

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