40 Montana Winters

Angie Ripple  |   Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

I recently heard the retelling of an old saying “You aren’t a true Montanan until you’ve lived here forty winters.” I’ve never thought of myself as anything but a Montanan, but this being my fortieth winter on Earth, and…

The Little Red Car Phenomenon

Jerry Schuster  |   Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

Even if your attention span is very short, which it probably is, you have to read about this unusual Bozeman phenomenon. It will give you tremendous insight into the deepest of human foibles. Now, don’t skip to the denouement just to satisfy…

It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane, it’s a Superdelegate

Kris Drummond  |   Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

My plan with this article was to wander around downtown after midnight and ask people silly questions about politics. I hoped to evoke some funny answers that would illustrate the madness that descends upon America every four years, and hopefully…

4 Steps to Water-Smart Lawns and Landscapes This Summer

Lain Leoniak  |   Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

Even though the snow is still on the ground, it is the perfect time to start thinking about your outdoor landscapes. A little planning now makes for healthy, attractive, water efficient lawns and gardens for you to enjoy this summer.   …

Bozeman Women that Made a Difference

Politics, Poultry N’ Pottery

Cindy Shearer  |   Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

Mabel Van Meter Cruickshank and her carpenter husband Pete settled in Bozeman in 1899; Mabel was 27. In Bozeman she reared their two sons, James and John, and found time to go back to school at Montana State College subsidizing their family income by…

Should Women be Required to Register for Selective Service?

Pat Hill  |   Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

In the wake of Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s decision in December to entirely open the U.S. military to women, two members of Congress have introduced legislation to require women to register for Selective Service.In February, Rep. Duncan…

New On The Menu: Breakfast at Starky's

Cassi Miller  |   Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

The day was a perfect winter postcard, the type that has Bozeman residents fighting off that insatiable powder fever. Soft, white blasts of snow burst from the sky covering all outside surfaces in under a half hour. With such an authentic day laying…

Stop Using Out of Date Marketing

Tom Egelhoff  |   Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

We know from past experience that customers buy things based more on emotion than logic. This actually makes marketing and advertising easier because the advertising and marketing messages can be tailored to a wide range of customers. But times have…

Understanding CAP Rates

Tim Ford  |   Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

With the strength of the Bozeman rental market, we’ve seen many investors buying up houses, condos, and multi-family homes to use as income producing properties. Individuals looking to purchase income properties may often hear the term Cap…

Advice & Inspiration for the Beginning Gardener

Kareen Erbe  |   Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

You’ve perused a few books over the winter, talked to some other gardeners, and perhaps even gotten some seed catalogs in the mail. You’ve tentatively looked at your backyard to figure out a sunny spot to put a garden and now, as March…

Soldiers on Ice

Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

Special places stick with us. Most folks remember the first time they rode a bike, or where they got married, or the smell and sounds of a favorite park bench. Those special places are memories we can hold on to when life throws a wrench our way…

Sustainable Life Energy

Phil Cameron  |   Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

One of the most common complaints that people seek healthcare advice and treatment for is fatigue and lack of energy. It is a major problem in our society and has great impacts on our lives and ability to function productively at our jobs, in our…

An Unplanned Night on The Frigid Heights

Phil Knight  |   Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

Even though I had never endured an unplanned bivouac, I knew the clues. I saw it coming. I could feel it, could taste the bitter tang in the air that spoke of cramps, shivering and dehydration, of bones aching against unyielding rock, mouth dry as a…

Upcomin' ChickenJam West Shows: Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty

Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

Banjo player extraordinaire and 2015 recipient of the 6th annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, Danny Barnes is described as “one of a kind” and widely acknowledged as “one of the best banjo players in…

Bart Crow at the Eagles Ballroom 3/17

Brian Ripple  |   Tue. Mar. 1st, 2016

Look out your window.... Whether you're on a Manhattan barstool or at a truck stop somewhere off a Montana interstate, keep your eyes open. Bart Crow is coming your way.Always known as “the nice guy” with a smile on his face, the tides…