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Winter in the Rattlesnake
Mount Jumbo Elk Closure Begins December 1st
The return of winter will bring Mount Jumbo’s own special elk herd back to its traditional winter range. When winter snows deplete forage at higher elevations, about 75 elk move to Jumbo’s lower slopes to feed. To help increase the elk herd’s chance for winter survival, critical areas of the mountain are closed seasonally to recreational use. Mount Jumbo’s North Zone, from the Saddle Road to the north, is closed from December 1 until May 1. The South Zone, from the Saddle Road south to I-90, is closed from December 1 to March 15. Maps and more information are available here – Information on Mount Jumbo Elk Closure.
Hungry Autumn Bears!
Tracking Bears in the Rattlesnake
Time to get those apples off the trees!
The bears are out at night looking for food. One came by and climbed our crab apple tree again and tore off three large branches. This is only the second time this has happend in the last 30 years. A bear tore up the tree trying to get at the tiny little apples remaining on the branches once before. That was six years ago. I will have to trim the tree and try to shake the rest of the tiny apples off the tree, so as not to attract the bears again this year. There is an interesting article on the bears’ activites in the Rattlesnake Valley.
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Autumn in Missoula
Don’t Forget to VOTE!
Tomorrow is November 2nd and unless you voted via absentee ballot, everyone needs to get out and vote. If you want your candidate to win, don’t assume he/she is a “shoe-in” unless they are running unopposed. Turnout for mid-term elections aren’t usually that high, but it sure would be nice to give your favorite candidates your support. We have a lot of good people running and regardless of which side of the aisle you’re on, your candidate needs YOU to head to the polls.
Check out a sample ballot at http://www.co.missoula.mt.us/Election/sampleballots/default.htm
Halloween, Stories & Stones with the Missoula Cemetery
Stories and Stones 2010
Missoula Cemetery (2000 Cemetery Rd) will be holding its annual affair with inhabitants of yesteryear telling us a bit about themselves. This event occurs on Halloween this year, Sunday, October 31st from 12:30-3:00 p.m. Local Missoulians dress up and portray some of Missoula’s finest such as Jeanette Rankin, Edward Bonner, and Emma Dickinson. Musicians entertain us with songs of old and I am told there are food vendors there as well. I plan on going this year and my daughter-in-law and granddaughter are also planning on going so it will be even more enjoyable.
Did you know that Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the US House of Representatives is buried in this cemetery and, for all you TV buffs out there, Kirby Grant, the television star of “Sky King” is also buried in our very own Missoula Cemetery. The Missoula Cemetery was established in 1884? Check out the following link for a bit of history on the Missoula Cemetery. http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=412
Since Halloween falls on a Sunday this year there will be lots of kids out trick or treating, I would imagine. There are so many areas around town (including the Rattlesnake) that are not lighted as well as one would like and kids will be wearing all sorts of dark clothing and may not be very visible so PLEASE be careful when driving through the neighborhoods.
Fall Harvest Festival at the PEAS Farm
Halloween is approaching and the PEAS Farm has over 600 pumpkins this year. Join Garden City Harvest at their annual Fall Festival at the PEAS Farm at 3010 Duncan Drive from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Admission is $2.00.
Drink some apple cider, carve a pumpkin (pumpkins cost from $2.00-$6.00), go on a hay ride, ride a pony and just have a fun time with your family. Took my grandson last year and we had such a good time. Unfortunately we can’t make it this year.
This is a great outing for the family!
Missoulians Take On Environmental Project At Greenough Park
Missoulians came together on Sunday to plant dogwood, willow and birch along the banks of Rattlesnake Creek. The volunteer work with the city of Missoula’s bank restoration project was one of over 7300 worldwide projects that took place today. Thanks to all of the volunteers who are helping to reduce our carbon footprint here in Missoula. Check out the full article at the Missoulian. http://bit.ly/dffuFb
Missoula Author Promotes Local Farm Movement
Jeremy Smith’s book “Growing A Garden City” tells the story of 15 individuals around the Missoula area whose lives were transformed by community farms and gardens. The PEAS Farm is the farm I am most familiar with but did you know there are 10 other farms around Missoula similar to the Rattlesnake’s PEAS Farm?
Check out the full story at http://bit.ly/cNojSi
Rattlesnake Gateway Dedication…Connecting People to Places
Connecting People to Places…..
At an extraordinarily busy intersection today, the Rattlesnake Gateway Dedication celebrated what is now a much safer entry to the Rattlesnake Valley for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorized vehicles. Way to go!
Busy Intersection!
Waiting...
Safer for all
Ribbon cutting