Bozeman Magazine

REACH Empowering Adults With Disabilities

Celebrating 50 Years of Diversity, Inclusion, and Independence

In Bozeman, in 1974, a small but mighty community of parents and special education teachers was forming. They came together hoping to create meaningful opportunities for their children and students with Down syndrome and other developmental…

United States Thanksgiving Bird Almost Became Our National Emblem

Ken Walcheck

Despite the turkey’s lofty stature of approval with most Americans, especially on Thanksgiving day, many of us are not aware that Benjamin Franklin campaigned vigorously to make the wild turkey our national bird. He didn’t succeed, but he…