Gallatin River Ranch Review

Autumn 2007

ANNUAL HOMEOWNER WEEKEND

Usually our Annual Homeowner Meeting and Events fall during the month of August, but this year everything was postponed until October. We had our fingers crossed for some of that great Indian Summer weather we love here in Montana, and we were blessed with a wonderful, crisp, sunny fall weekend.

The festivities were kicked off with a gathering at the GRR Picnic Site down by the river. We had a great bonfire in the fire pit, and utilized it for grilling hot dogs, and later enjoyed roasting marshmallows for S'mores. The event was "potluck", so everyone brought a dish, making for some wonderful down-home eating! We had a talented fellow playing his guitar and singing around the campfire as well. The weather was perfect, and everyone seemed to have a great time.

Saturday evening we had our BBQ & Barn dance, which was also well attended. The disc jockey really read the crowd, and played the songs that got everyone (kids included) up on the dance floor. Most of all, it was just great getting together with other homeowners, meeting new friends, greeting old friends... and celebrating this wonderful place where we live!

Saturday morning we had our Annual Meeting, and waded through lots of information and decisions that needed to be decided and voted upon. Ballots had been sent prior to the meeting, electing three new Directors for the Board, and also voting whether or not to dismiss the standing lawsuit involving the Developers and the HOA. Early in '07, six members of the (then) Board of Directors sued the Developers in the name of the Homeowners Association. This was done without the knowledge or consent of the owners. This Board has since been replaced with a new Board, and the homeowners voted overwhelmingly to dismiss the lawsuit. The hope now is that neighbors will forget bygones, and life, as we knew it at GRR, will get back to normal. All of us here feel this is the case. So, if you have been waiting before buying your dream parcel... now is the time! Upon assessing our current Gallatin Valley real estate market, it is clear that all of our 20± acre parcels are substantially under-priced. Call one of our Ranch Associates today to schedule your tour of Gallatin River Ranch, and select your parcel now!

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AUTUMN IN MONTANA

Often the autumn season in Montana lasts only a few days or a week. But this year... we had amazingly beautiful color in the trees, far-reaching landscapes and mountainsides for a long, long time. The conversations in the Gallatin Valley all began with "Wow, what a beautiful fall we are having - the prettiest I've ever seen!"

Knowing winter is coming also makes us enjoy our wonderful autumn days even more. Those of us who live in Montana year-round, would not be here, however, if we didn't like some aspects of winter. Whether it is looking forward to enough snow to fall so the ski slopes open early, or yearning for that first cold snap so we can wear that new fall outfit with our snazzy new boots, or just loving the brisk, cold air on our cheeks or cuddling by a cozy fire, enjoying a cup of steaming hot chocolate.

If any of you are ever considering a trip to Montana in the fall... plan it now for next year! The fall months bring us some of our most enjoyable weather - great fishing, wonderful weather for horseback riding, and also for those hunters, there is no other season so anticipated! We are expecting another great autumn for 2008, so come join us!

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NEW BUILDING IN MANHATTAN

Well, it's not exactly a new building, but rather one of the original Manhattan buildings at the corner of Main and Broadway, with a new look -- The Manhattan Mercantile. It housed the local hardware store for many, many years. When the store closed, the old grande dame sat vacant for quite a while. Then Tom Langel bought it and began the renovation. Langel is one of the developers of GRR, and also owns Amerimont Realty, and Little Apple Technology, both long-time local businesses. He wanted to relocate and expand his facilities for Amerimont Realty, and did so with style and flare. The Real Estate office recently had its grand opening, showing off the great renovating job the Langel's completed for this significant space. One of the primary goals was to retain the building's historical roots, and retain the "look" the building always presented to the community. Thanks Amerimont --- you did a great job!

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FROM THE ROUNDPEN

Our spectacular autumn and crisp sunny days have been wonderful for riding here on the Ranch. So come on out... now is a great time to get in some really comfortable riding prior to Old Man Winter blowing in and cooling us off.

Show season is coming to an end, so all the horses are looking forward to a little "down time" with winter coming on. The staff and trainers at the Equestrian Center are staying busy this time of year with the young horses, getting them up and going so they will be ready to head out in the spring.

Most of you are aware of the dangerous fire season we went through in late summer here in NW Montana. Unfortunately, we had a situation here at GRR with a fire. A grassland fire started just over the hill from the Equestrian Center, and was blowing directly into one of our paddocks just above the main barn. Everyone acted very quickly and we were able to organize an evacuation of the horses so they were all safe. The staff, along with some neighbors, had all of the trailers hooked up within minutes it seemed, and there was great support from the horse community, with plenty of people bringing even more trucks and trailers to assist with moving the horses. About 40 horses were moved off the premises and others were moved to a central location where they were safe. Tragedy was averted, and the staff and neighbors all had a great "fire drill" and lesson in evacuation! The GRR Volunteer Fire Department, along with other neighboring fire departments, did a great job of fighting and extinguishing the fire without any injury to people or animals, nor damage to any structures.

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