On November 17, 2022, at 7:40pm, Gallatin County 911 received a call for a person with severe mental disabilities that had walked away from home. The person was not dressed appropriately for the weather and the direction of travel was unknown. With temperatures being dangerously cold assistance was requested to help find the individual.

Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue (GCSSAR) volunteers from the Valley Section, Bozeman Police Department officers, and the Bozeman Fire Department coordinated their efforts to search the area. GCSSAR Dog Teams and the Drone Team were also utilized.  With numerous law enforcement officers, firefighters, and GCSSAR personnel searching a large area, the missing person was found cold but in overall good health.

Sheriff Dan Springer would like to remind everyone, with the cold temperatures upon us to remember to dress warmly and prepare appropriately for the elements even if you are in a city.

Photos courtesy of the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office.

CARDWELL – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a deer that was killed illegally at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park.  
Sometime between the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12, a deer was shot in the eastern half of the park, where hunting is prohibited. The whole animal was removed and was not field dressed at the kill site.   

Anyone with possible information about this case is encouraged to visit myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/tipmont to provide details or call the FWP violation reporting hot line at 1-800-TIP-MONT. They may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. 
Hunting is allowed in the western half of Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park during the general season. The eastern half is closed to all hunting and firearm shooting year-round. Hunting access to open areas and game retrieval is not allowed through the closed eastern half of the park. Hunters must use designated access points along Montana Highway 2. For more information about hunting opportunities and rules at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, call 406-287-3541. 

Some of Montana’s other state parks provide hunting opportunities. However, certain restrictions may apply, such as no-hunting safety zones and restrictions on the type of hunting weapon or firearm that may be used. Contact the specific park and refer to fwp.mt.gov for site-specific information regarding hunting opportunities and restrictions.   

BOZEMAN — Stephanie Land, the author of a bestselling memoir about overcoming food and housing insecurity as a single mother while earning a college degree, will speak at Montana State University’s First Year Student Convocation next August at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, and it is free and open to the public. 

Land is a writer and public speaker known for her memoir “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay and a Mother's Will to Survive,” detailing her exit from an abusive relationship, trials of single motherhood, a series of events that brought her to a homeless shelter and her journey scraping by as a house cleaner to provide for her young family.  

Land’s memoir addresses pursuing the American Dream from below the poverty line while cutting through stigmas of the working poor, said a reviewer from The New York Times. "Maid” has been at the top of many bestseller lists, including Times’ list, and is the inspiration for the recent Netflix original series of the same name.  

Driven to create a better life for herself and her daughter, Land cleaned by day, took classes by night, and wrote relentlessly as she worked toward earning a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from the University of Montana. After graduating in 2014, Land stopped using food stamps and started working as a freelance writer. “Maid” was published in 2019. 

“As many of Montana State University’s students regularly show us, a relentless sense of hope, coupled with grit, can help individuals conquer challenges and forge new paths for themselves,” said MSU President Waded Cruzado. “Stephanie’s story, like the stories of many other working-class Montanans, is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and to how education can transform a person’s life.”  

While MSU convocation is free, members of the public must reserve tickets. Tickets will be available beginning in January 2023 at the Bobcat Ticket Office and all TicketsWest outlets. 

MSU’s First Year Student Convocation is the formal welcome of the incoming class, where the university focuses attention on the start of the academic, intellectual and personal journey of first-year students. Convocation demonstrates the support of the university and community to help students reach the goal of becoming the graduating class of 2027. Land’s lecture will be part of MSU’s 16th convocation. 

BIG SKY – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on an elk that was killed illegally near Big Sky. 

Wardens initially received a tip via FWP’s violation reporting hotline, 1-800-TIP-MONT, reporting that an elk was killed around 9 a.m. on Nov. 10 on private land without the landowner’s permission. The site was on Chief Joseph Trail in Big Sky.  

Wardens located what was left of the elk near the road. The tenderloins and half of the backstraps had been left with the carcass and wasted. The elk was a spike bull. Harvesting spikes in this hunting district, HD 304, is only allowed for youth hunters and disabled adult hunters with a permit to hunt from a vehicle. 

The person who shot the elk was reported as a white man in his 50s of average height, with a round face and a short graying beard. He was seen with six Hispanic men packing out the elk in white garbage bags. They carried the elk to two new Polaris Ranger UTVs—one black, the other camo—both with four-door hard cabs. 

Anyone with possible information about this case is encouraged to visit myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/tipmont to provide details or call the FWP violation reporting hot line at 1-800-TIP-MONT. They may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. 

                                       John Lowell photo by William Campbell

(Livingston, MT) - The International Western Music Association gave out awards on Nov 12th at their conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

John Lowell won “Working Cowboy Song of the Year” for his song “Angus Mackenzie.” The song features a melancholy and regretful Scotsman

who sees being a cowboy isn’t all it was cracked up to be and is featured on his recent release, “She’s Leaving Cheyenne.”

Lowell was nominated twice in the Song category, as well as Songwriter of the Year and Album of the Year. “She’s Leaving Cheyenne” was released late in 2021 and was named Album of the Year by Wyoming Public Radio. 2021 also brought Lowell the Grand Prize in the Hazel Dickens Songwriting Contest.

“This award means so much to me,” said Lowell from his home in Livingston, Montana. “This was a pandemic project to honor some of the great cowboy songs I’ve grown up listening to. I’m glad the IWMA recognized the original works I submitted and liked the classics I covered.”

John Lowell will take his show on the road early next year, with a stop at the prestigious 30A Songwriter Festival in Florida. He’s also performing in Key West, Orlando, Gainesville and Ocala, then on to Dublin. John will be teaching at the UK Sore Fingers camp this spring, Montana Fiddle Camp, the Kerrvillle Folk Festival in Texas this spring, the Antlers and Acorns Songwriter Festival in Boone, NC this fall, and a German tour. For all concert dates and more information, please go to www.johnlowell.com. To listen to John Lowell’s award-winning song, please go to https://johnlowell.bandcamp.com .

For booking information, contact Joanne Gardner at joannegardnermt@gmail.com.

CLARKSTON – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented a partial closure of the north portion of Fairweather Fishing Access Site due to flooding. 

An ice jam on the Missouri River has caused water to flow onto the access road at the site. Due to these conditions, motorized access is temporarily prohibited, but the site remains open to walk-in access.

 Visitors are encouraged to use caution when visiting this and other sites because river and ice conditions can change suddenly and without warning. When parking, visitors are asked to ensure they don’t cause obstructions on roads or other points of access.  

Vehicle access will be reopened as soon as conditions allow.  

PEMF technology is rising in the medical world. PEMF [Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field] is a revolutionary wellness technique that uses soothing pulsed electromagnetic fields to stimulate and train the body's cells.

PEMF, also known as high-energy inductive therapy, is trusted worldwide to support the body's natural healing and regulatory abilities.

This therapy is innovative and is used in a variety of areas. Being new to this therapy, people only have this question of how long this therapy takes to work. Well, the answer to that depends on various factors. So, there is no precise time limit.

However, you can still predict the duration required for PEMF to heal your body. For proper estimation, you need to have knowledge about PEMF therapy and how it works. In the article, you will read all about this therapy and how long it takes to heal you.

PEMF-A Healing Miracle
PEMF is one of the latest healing technologies that has emerged in the market. However, the concept of this therapy is not that new. The earth comprises its natural electromagnetic field. In the same way, each organ has a field around it. When a cell gets damaged, it loses energy that is stored in the form of an electromagnetic field. The PEMF releases low-frequency electromagnetic pulses similar to those naturally found on earth. These activate the natural healing process of the body.

Which conditions can PEMF cure?
PEMF therapy is effective to cover a wide range of health issues. Mainly people use it for the following reasons.

Pain Management
Primarily, PEMF gained popularity for being an effective painkiller. It cures both chronic and acute pain. In many cases, people get stuck with body and joint pain. Such conditions take forever to heal and impact your lifestyle. Electromagnetic pulses tend to reduce inflammation. Whether you have pain due to an injury or a chronic condition, PEMF can heal you.

Speed Up Healing
In acute conditions, like injury, trauma, or after surgery, PEMF speeds up the healing process. Sometimes, even non-intense conditions take forever to heal. This is when your body issue changes from acute to chronic. The PEMF provides timely energy to the cells and tissues to promote healing. Apart from that, when a body part gets damaged, there is a chance that your interneural communication is affected. PEMF makes sure that this communication remains intact to promote natural healing.

Bone Disease
PEMF also helps with bone pain conditions. Arthritis and osteoporosis are such conditions that are hard to cure. Joints like shoulder, knees, elbows and hip joints easily get damaged. PEMF does not regenerate bone, but it can help with pain and ensure healing. This therapy will keep your bones intact and stimulate muscles to further support you. If you get surgery or bone replacement, PEMF can fasten the healing process.

Mental Health
Apart from physical ailments, PEMF also helps to soothe your mind. It can reduce stress and even help with insomnia.

How to get this treatment?
Now that you know why PEMF is used, you must know how to get it. There is a huge variety of PEMF machines available on the market. These devices target your specific body needs. You can find PEMF mats, pads, pillows, and small devices at the healthyline outlet. Various models have emerged in the market. These have different features and specs like frequency range and intensity. Remember that the healing time of your body also depends on what device you are using.

How long does this therapy take to work?
Here are some factors that can help you determine how long this treatment will take to heal you.

●       The intensity of the Condition
Many people experience results after a week of use. This depends on the severity of the condition you are targeting. If you are trying to cure injuries, fractures, or other chronic conditions, it may take a while. However, consistency is the key. If you want results, keep getting the therapy regularly.

 
●       Device Selection
Device selection is an important step when it comes to the PEMF treatment. You must select a device that meets your requirements. If you do so, you will see the results soon.
 
●       Proper Use
To get the most out of this therapy, proper and regular usage is required. You must know what frequency you need. Also, consult a health specialist to find out the dosage of this therapy.
 
How long does a PEMF session last?
In normal cases, a 20-to-30-minute session once or more a week is enough to get you active. However, this is mostly not the case. Some people take overnight therapy. This depends on the severity of the condition and the intensity of the PEMF you are using.
 
Final Words
To conclude, PEMF is an innovative therapy that can promote healing. This therapy does not offer a fixed time of healing but ensures a cure. Try this therapy to say goodbye to everlasting pain and disease. 

Bozeman’s local ice cream shop is moving. Genuine Ice Cream, a Bozeman staple, has become a gathering place for locals and visitors alike. The company handcrafts all of its ice cream out of its production kitchen in Four Corners to supply its Bozeman retail shop and distributes its ice cream across the state of Montana. 

Genuine’s retail location at 411 W. Main Street was sold to developers from Minnesota earlier this year. The new owners plan to redevelop the property and their plans do not include the Genuine Ice Cream shop.

The company will temporarily close its doors on December 11, 2022 and is continuing to search for a new permanent retail location. In the meantime, starting on January 2nd, 2023, Genuine will offer grab-and-go options including pints, quarts, cakes, waffle cones and special orders from their production kitchen in Four Corners located at 141 Baxter Lane West (off of Jackrabbit and Baxter) with limited hours. The ice cream company’s wholesale business will continue as normal and Genuine is still available for catering and events. Additionally, Genuine fans can still enjoy a pint from a local grocery store or a scoop from one of the numerous restaurants in town that serve the company’s super-premium ice cream. 

“Although this transition is not easy, we know that we can weather this storm and come back even stronger when we find a new retail location,” said Ellie Southworth, owner of Genuine Ice Cream. “If I’ve learned anything over the past few years, it’s that we are resilient and will not back down from a challenge. We know and recognize that Bozeman is feeling these growing pains collectively, so we’re trying to stay optimistic as we enter this next phase. We will continue making the product that everyone knows and loves, so that the community can continue to share joy around ice cream.” 

Follow along with all the updates on Genuine’s hunt for a new retail location and information on offerings from Four Corners by visiting genuineicecream.com or via Instagram @genuineicecream.

BOZEMAN — Montana State University will celebrate its beloved football rivalry with a number of events throughout this week.

The annual Cat-Griz football game between MSU and the University of Montana – also known as the “Brawl of the Wild” – returns to Bozeman this year. Kickoff is at noon Saturday, Nov. 19, in Bobcat Stadium. The game can also be viewed on MTN Sports, ESPN+ or at a local watch party.

Additional events – which are open to all Bobcat fans, including alumni, friends, students, parents and families – are listed below:

Can the Griz
The annual Can the Griz food drive, an off-field competition between MSU and UM to see which school can collect the most donations for its local food bank, is being held through Nov. 19. The friendly battle is now in its 23rd year and is hosted by the Office of Student Engagement. For more information, visit canthegriz.com.

Ecology of the rivals
The MSU Retiree Association and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will host a discussion with field biologists Andrew and Shannon Pils about the ecology of bobcats and grizzly bears. The event is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. For more information, visit msuaf.org/cgecology. Registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Pep rally
A pep rally will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. All are invited to attend.

College GameDay
ESPN’s College GameDay – an interactive show with an on-site studio and live audience – is headed to Bozeman for Saturday’s Brawl of the Wild. College GameDay will be held at Montana State University’s Dyche Field from 7 to 10 a.m. MST on Nov. 19. Gates open for the show at 5 a.m., and space is first-come, first-serve. It will be the first time the popular pregame show has made the trek to either MSU or UM. Additional details may be found at promo.espn.com/collegegameday/.

Bobcat Brawl Bingo
Bobcat fans are invited to play #BobcatBrawlBingo22 from the comfort of their couches, at a watch party or even in the stands. As part of Bobcat Brawl Bingo, participants who get a bingo are entered to win two $100 giveaways to the on-campus MSU Bookstore. The giveaway and event are hosted by the MSU Alumni Foundation. Rules may be found online at msuaf.org/bingo. Registration is required before Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Watch parties
From Massachusetts to Alaska, Texas to Florida, more than 10,000 MSU and UM alumni, friends and fans are expected to gather at more than 90 different locations to watch the Brawl of the Wild. A complete list of watch parties, which are hosted by the MSU Alumni Foundation, can be found at msuaf.org/catgriz. The online registration page will close on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

The Christmas Stroll has been one of the longest-standing Bozeman community traditions! This year, the Downtown Bozeman Association put out a “Call for Art” for the official Christmas Stroll Poster design. In addition to the notoriety of having their artwork featured, a $200 cash prize will be issued to the winning artist!

This year bought a whole array of festive and imaginative designs! The winning poster stood out with its fresh and fun take on a Bozeman Christmas.
 
The 2022 Christmas Stroll Poster Contest Winner is Ian Rezac! Rezac was born in Longmont, Colorado and has his hand in various creative outlets ranging from logo design for bands, hand-sewn backpacks and jackets, commissioned artwork, and custom leatherwork for guitarists! You can find more of Ian’s artwork on his Instagram @rezac_art_and_design.

 
The winning design showcases a Bozeman Christmas through a retro lens with a nod to our agricultural backbone and sprinkled with a bit of humor!
 
The 2022 Christmas Stroll poster design by Rezac will adorn all businesses in Downtown Bozeman and will be featured on all event collateral @DowntownBozeman and www.downtownbozeman.org. A full list of Christmas Stroll 2022 activities and event details can also be found www.downtownbozeman.org/stroll soon!