🌱 Bozeman Pays Tribute To Beloved Musician + MSD Rapidly Growing

Hello all! Lauren Kubiak here with your fresh copy of the Bozeman Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cold; a morning flurry. High: 41 Low: 29.
• Saturday: A bit of snow. High: 43 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories in Bozeman today:

1. Elisha Mann, a musician who played guitar and sang on the streets of downtown Bozeman, has passed away at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer. He was known for bringing joy and energy to the town through his music, and many people have expressed their sadness and condolences on social media. (KBZK News)
2. The Bozeman-based company Bridger Aerospace has become the world's largest privately owned collection of Super Scooper firefighting airplanes with the acquisition of its sixth such aircraft, "Matthew," which will enter service in the summer. The addition of the new aircraft will allow Bridger Aerospace to expand its geographic coverage and increase its fleet's efficiency. The company's CEO, Tim Sheehy, acknowledged that building the fleet is an expensive proposition, with each aircraft costing around $30 million. (NBC Montana)
3. The Monforton School District Board of Trustees has approved a bond proposal of $14.8 million to address the rapidly growing student population by adding educational facilities and safety upgrades, outdoor play and learning opportunities, and improved parking and vehicular circulation. The bond will be placed on the May mail ballot for nearby Monforton School District taxpayers. If the bond is not approved, the district will have to add modular classrooms or consider renting facilities off-site and busing students. (Fairfield Sun Times)

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Today and tomorrow in Bozeman:

Friday, March 31

• Preschool Science Series At Montana Science Center (10:00 AM)

Saturday, April 1

• Easter Bunny Photos At Gallatin Valley Mall (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Bozeman City Commission is exploring options to reduce speed limits in the city as a means of decreasing the number of roadway fatalities and serious injuries. A final proposal will be presented to commissioners at a later date after officials compile recommendations on the best methods of setting speed limits and focus areas. (NBC Montana)
• The city is hiring! If you're interested in a union position with great health benefits and a great work schedule, visit the link for more information about the available positions. (City of Bozeman)
• Take a look at this great photo of the last glimmer of light from a sunset earlier this week in Bozeman! (Visit Bozeman)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you soon for another update.

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.