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As Memorial Day approaches, American Legion Post 118 asks you to pause to remember and give thanks to our many heroes that never returned from the mountains of Afghanistan, the deserts of the Middle East, the jun-gles of Vietnam, the “Forgotten War” in Korea, the islands of the Pacific, the European continent, and many other lands. We cannot repay their sacrifice but, at the very least, we can and must continue the legacy for which they died: the causes of democracy, decency, and patriotism. And while Memorial Day is intended to honor our fallen, we should not forget those who have pledged to make the same sacrifice if called upon—the young men and women still serving in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, the United States, and more than 130 foreign lands. Freedom is not a gift. It is an earned benefit that was paid for by the blood of our heroes. From the Rev-olutionary War to the War on Terrorism, the sacrifices and caliber of America’s fighting men and women have been nothing short of inspirational. Let us always remember them! Please join us at the Gardiner cemetery on Tinker’s Hill at 9 AM on Monday, May 30th for a ceremony to honor our fallen heroes, their families, and all who serve. The Bartlett and Black families wish to say, “Thank you to all in this wonderful community for being there for us during this tragic time.” Thanks to all who have provided meals, prayers, financial support, housing, and helped care for baby Ella. Thank You. Memorial Day Greetings from Yellowstone Perk! Our pharmacy will be closed on Monday, May 30th for the holiday. It will reopen for regular business hours Tuesday, May 31st. We will be open up front for coffee and ice cream, so come on in and enjoy something yummy. Starting June 1st, hours: Perk 7am-10pm every day! Pharmacy 9am-6pm, gone for lunch 1pm-2:30pm Mon-Fri.
The Gardiner Chamber of Commerce serves our community through developing local tourism while endorsing the stewardship of the Yellowstone Ecosystem.
May 25th, 2016 Edition #21
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LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS continued from page 1 Gardiner School will be hosting its annual Exploring Yellowstone summer camp this summer on June 13-16, June 20-23, July 11-14, and July 18-21. The camp is open to children from incoming Kindergarten to incoming 7th Grade. Please contact Peter Marcille at [email protected] for more information. Special Night – need time to recover after the long weekend or to take a breath before the week starts? Monday, May 30 Lori Doss and Jessi Gerdes are doing a special Insanity/Yoga combo class. 30 minutes each, 6pm, GCC. $5/person.
No Yoga/Turbo June 7/8 – Jessi is regrouping and will start a brand new round of Turbo on the 14th. Turbo has completely been revamped to make it easier for newbies while still retaining the high aerobic levels and sense of fun. The Gardiner Board of School Trustees is now accepting bids for fuel (propane for heating and diesel for busses). Anyone interested in bidding should contact the school office for forms at 406-848-7563 or [email protected]. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids will be opened at the regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at 7:00pm in the High School Li-brary. Bids will be accepted until commencement of the meeting. I am a buyer of Montana history. Maps, Yellowstone Park, Tokens, Beer Trays, Mining Ribbons, Horr MT, Books, Old Montana signs and plenty more. Call David 579-3500. The Gardiner Visitor Center and Chamber of Commerce summer season hours begin this Friday, May 27th. The Visitor Center will be open from 9am-8:30pm Monday through Friday and 4:30pm-8:30pm Saturdays and Sundays. We would like to introduce our summer 2016 staff. Returning for her 5th season volunteer Shirley Seaton. Welcoming first time volunteer Abigail Dean and new employees, Paul Helfrich, Rachel Coolbaugh and Loren Guerin. Our summer staff, along with Newsletter Coordinator and Administrative Assistant Zondra Skertich and Executive Director Barbara Shesky, look forward to promoting our local businesses and all that Gardiner has to offer! Here’s to a busy and fun filled summer 2016! Attention newsletter advertisers: With our summer season hours beginning this Memorial Day week-end, please note that summer season visitor information staff are not able to assist with newsletter ads or accept payments for ads. Only year-round Gardiner Chamber staff members Barbara and Zondra can assist with ads for the newsletter. Chamber of Commerce business hours are Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm only. The news-letter deadline, as always, remains noon on Tuesdays for that week’s edition. Ads may also be emailed to [email protected] and payment mailed to POB#81 or ads and payments can be placed in the 24-hour drop box located outside the Visitor Center at 216 Park St. – We accept cash and checks only- no cards. See back page for additional details regarding advertising in the Gardiner Community Newsletter or contact Zondra and Barb at 848-7971. Thank You! Thinking of joining the Chamber? Please contact Barbara or Zondra at the Chamber office for an application, 9:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. Membership application or questions after hours? Contact Board of Directors Members Anna Holloway, Scott Demaree or Schalene Darr.
Hells-a-Roarin Horse Drive—May 28
Memorial Day Ceremony @ Cemetery—May 30
Raft Race—Mid June
38th NRA Rodeo—June 17 & 18
Rodeo Parade—June 18
Shakespeare in the Park—July 17
NPS 100th Anniversary: “An Evening at the Arch”—August 25
Big Bear Stampede and Brew Fest
—September 10
EPAC Show: Supaman—November 15
Christmas Stroll—December 1
http://business.gardinerchamber.com/events
406-848-7971
DINING & NIGHTLIFE Log Cabin Café B/B in Silver Gate since 1937. Delightful homemade meals. Unforgettable original dining room. Local/eco selections. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner+Cabins. 6am-10pm daily. thelogcabincafe.com /406 838 2367/[email protected] Two Bit Saloon… Breakfast, Burgers, Beer... Spring opening hours: Join us for break-fast, Monday-Friday 9:30 am, Satur-day and Sunday 8:30am… “Morning Medicine” is our specialty ~ Because we can! Ask for the Break-fast Burrito. Why not treat yourself to a Mimosa or “Mule” ? Homemade soup and wings are back. Come taste our new Micro Drafts and try our daily entree specials.
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HELP WANTED Jim Bridger Motor Court – accepting applications for part-time house keepers. Please apply in person. 901 Scott St. Help Wanted. Two Bit is looking for a gr ill cook Saturday and Sunday nights. Experience a plus but can train the right individual. Call Jen at 406-848-7743.
Help Wanted – Part-time, Tues-Fri, 6:30am – 8am. Dish washer/kitchen help. Call 406-848-7950. Help Wanted – The Best Western is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance person, property experience needed. Please apply at the front desk. Help wanted – Rusty Rail Lounge & Casino is accepting applications for a bar tender . References are a must. Apply in person. Please ask for Victoria or Carter. Help Wanted. The Best Western Hotel is hir ing front desk staff, night audit, room attendants and laun-dry help. Full or part-time. Good pay, some housing available. Please apply at the front desk. Help Wanted. The Yellowstone Mine Restaurant is accepting applications for night line cooks. Good wages with possible housing. Please apply at the Yellowstone Mine. Help Wanted. The Yellowstone Mine Restaurant is accepting applications for morning waitresses and day and night dish washers. Montana Whitewater & Yellowstone ZipLine is looking for seasonal staff: office staff and FT photog-rapher in Gardiner , employee housing provided. Please call 406-763-4465 OR email resume to [email protected] (noting desired position). Gardiner Public School has one (1) position available for a full-time or part-time custodian. The full-time position is a year-round afternoon/evening position with benefits. During the summer months the working hours will be during the daytime. The part-time position does not include benefits. The pay for this position is $11.88/hour for the full-time or part-time position. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to JT Stroder, District Superintendent, Gardiner Public School, 510 Stone Street, Gardiner, MT 59030. Any questions, call the school at 848-7563. Help wanted at Kremer’s Conoco. We have full and part-time positions available. Flexible schedule with good pay, friendly work environment. Applications can be picked up at Kremers or call Patty at 406.223.5804. Dynamic Guide wanted. All year work available, hours vary. Research/writing assistance. EOE. Send resume to [email protected].
Construction Updates
The next public meeting will be held on
TUESDAY, May 31st at 5:30, instead of the usual Monday, because of Memorial Day.
Weekly Updates published right here in the
Community Newsletter every Wednesday.
LODGING Vacation Rental Home - Elk River Lodge at Yellowstone. 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, queen beds, fully furnished kitchen, laundry, Wi-Fi. 2 Blocks to Yellowstone Entrance. Contact VRBO.com #286380. See our
reviews! Comfort with Excellence. Low Season Special Rates.
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Yellowstone: Color It Wild Coloring Book
Yellowstone National Park announces the release of Yellowstone: Color It Wild, a coloring book for all ages featuring 26 regional artists and writers in-spired by the scenery of Yellowstone. The book in-cludes illustrations, short essays, poems, and inspir-ing historical and contemporary quotes. Adult coloring books have become a publishing phe-nomenon, and Yellowstone: Color It Wild offers fresh inspiration for those who enjoy these books as well as an inviting format for those discovering this hobby for the first time. The book encourages visi-tors to take a journey around the Grand Loop of Yel-lowstone and experience the park through the art and words. Coloring enthusiasts can use their inspiration to color and create illustrations or doodles of their own that conjure memories of their time exploring Yellowstone National Park. To celebrate the release of the new book and the on-going role of arts in national parks, Yellowstone Na-tional Park will offer a monthly Visiting Artist Out-reach Program throughout the summer in the park. Featured artists will provide opportunities to group color and to explore the artist’s preferred medium. Written and visual reflections on Yellowstone aroused the interest of the world and resulted in Yel-lowstone National Park’s designation as the world’s first national park. Today, regional artists and writ-ers share their creations and experiences about the wonders that are Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone: Color It Wild is a collaborative effort between Yellowstone National Park, the Yellow-stone Association, and Montana State University Institute on Ecosystems. Yellowstone: Color It Wild (76 pages, soft cover, $14.95) is available in Yellowstone Association park stores and online.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by a Motor Vehicle West Yellowstone—Just before 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, a 47-year-old Texas woman, Wendy Lar-rabee, was struck by traffic as she crossed the West Entrance Road on foot. Bystanders started CPR immedi-ately and rangers arrived within minutes, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Larrabee was traveling with friends and was reportedly crossing the road to take a picture of an eagle when the accident occurred. The park advises visitors to use pullouts to stop and view wildlife. It is unsafe to park on the shoulders and walk in and along the roadway. Also, drivers should slow down when moving through a congested area. As-sistance was provided by West Yellowstone Police Department, Montana Highway Patrol, Hebgen Lake EMS and Fire, and the Gallatin Valley Sheriff's Office. Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to call Yellow-stone National Park at 307-344-2132.
LOST & FOUND Found: High end video tripod was found in Yellowstone park. Please stop by or call the Chamber of Com-merce to identify, and let us know the exact location where you left it behind.
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Dr. Carson Durr DC, Stone Gate Chiropractic will be treating in Gardiner starting at 7am Thursdays all summer. Call 406-425-2421 for an appointment. Looking for lawncare? Need assistance while you are on vacation? Have a vacation rental and need week-ly care? The Grasshoppers are back and have a few openings. We have three summers of lawncare experience and can accommodate one time, weekly, or other general jobs. For a quote, please contact Jacob at (406) 223-0536 or Oscar at (406) 848-7134. 3:16 Dog Walkers Dependable, Caring, Quality, dog-walking and pet sitting. For more information call: (307)-344-9006 ask for Ayla.
LOST & FOUND Found: High end video tripod was found in Yellow-stone park. Please stop by or call the Chamber of Commerce to identify, and let us know the exact loca-tion where you left it behind.
FOR SALE / FREE Free – 120 tomato plants. Bring a box and pick up at 410 Water Street. Help yourself before the deer do. Moving Sale – 1 set of winter tires “Arctic Claws” tubeless winter XSI M+S Mazda tribute 2006 $150. 1 set winter tires Blizzak Subaru Forester 2007 $150. 2 new Mexican Rug Runners $175. More items available. Call 406-848-9419.
SERVICES PROVIDED
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REAL ESTATE Montana Realty Company Cooke City: Want to Live the Dream in Cooke City? Stop by and see the awesome listings we have to offer. My office is located in the Elk Horn Lodge. If you’re thinking about selling your home or business give me a call and let’s discuss it. I also offer property valuation services. Lisa Ann Ohlinger, 406-838-2332 [email protected].
For Sale – 3 bed 2.5 bath home. Yellowstone Street, great location in Gardiner. On the Yellowstone River, south facing views into Yellowstone National Park. De-tached garage, outside wood boiler. To see this or any listing, call Chris Lyness, Real-tor. 406-930-0299. Red Lodge, MT - $82,900 – ¾ acre corner lot, great mountain views, city sewer, cus-tom house plan, below the ski mountain. By contractor. Can email [email protected]. Can be viewed at www.davidsimpsonconstruction.com.
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Community Conversations Showcase Results to Date June Forest Plan Revision Public Meetings will Focus on Early Assessment & Need to Change Ideas
Bozeman, MT – June 14 – 30 the Custer Gallatin National Forest will host a second set of public meetings across various communities focusing on the preliminary results from the Assessment of Existing Conditions to date and also providing a forum for community conversations around initial thoughts on the need to change the Custer and Gallatin Forest plans. In January, the 3.1 million acre Custer Gallatin National Forest started on Forest Plan Revi-sion, a four year process that will ultimately give way to a new forest plan.
The Forest Plan is an overarching document that provides guidance for forest management on the Custer
Gallatin National Forest for years to come. “Initial public meetings were well attended and we heard from a varie-
ty of people,” said Forest Plan Revision Team Leader, Virginia Kelly, “with this second set of meetings we would
like to start the conversation out focusing on what we’ve found to date, changes that we see coming to the forest
plans; while also providing an opportunity to hear from those attending the meetings and webinars about what they
care about and want to see from the Forest.” Public meetings are set for 8 communities, along with 3 webinars:
Wednesday, June 22 – Gardiner, MT – 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Gardiner Community Center Webinar (Virtual Option): *All times listed are Mountain Standard Time, webinars available on mobile device through Adobe Connect App. Thursday, June 23 – 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30 - Two Sessions – 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. OR 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Login information: URL – https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/cgfpr-500/ Audio – 1-888-844-9904, passcode – 2320673#
Forest Plan Revision meetings provide an overview of where we are in the process, the opportunity to share
local knowledge, while also giving a preview of what’s coming next. Meetings will begin with one on one time,
followed by a brief presentation by Forest staff and concluding with topic conversations and feedback. Opportuni-
ties to provide information will exist.
For more information or to subscribe to the mailing list visit: www.fs.usda.gov/custergallatinand click
Forest Plan Revision (upper right-hand quicklink).
Gardiner Gateway Phases I and II
Project Update—May 24, 2016 Construction activities are underway on the Gardiner Gateway, Phase I and II projects. The Phase I project straddles Yellowstone National Park and Park County, Montana in Gardiner, Montana. The Phase II project is in within Gardiner on Main Street and East Park Street.
Crews are working on excavation on East Park Street and the entrance sign area at the intersection of 2nd
Street and Park Street. Permanent traffic signs and pedestrians crossing signs will be placed throughout the project to mitigate traf-fic and protect pedestrians over Memorial Day weekend.
Landscapers will begin to place topsoil in the Yellowstone Association loop and around Arch Park. Aspen trees will be planted around Arch Park. The fence that surrounds Arch Park will be extended to the front of the depot by this week.
Storm drain installation will finish up on East Park Street. Crews on River Access Trail are working on placing gravel on surface. Access for Rafting Companies will continue to be coordinated during con-struction with the assistance of flaggers.
Wheel stops will be placed at the parking lot at the Depot and at the Yellowstone Association loop. Paint-ing the parking lines at the Depot and Yellowstone Association loop will be completed when the weather permits, possibly next week. Half of the depot parking area will be closed off for the paint to dry.
The road remains closed from the Yellowstone Association building parking lot through the hairpin turn to North Entrance Road and on Yellowstone Trail from the depot to the Roosevelt Arch.
For Memorial Day weekend, all road and sidewalks will be open for phase 1. That includes the Yellowstone North Entrance Road, Yellowstone trail, and Park Street in front of the Yellowstone Association Building. Arch Park will continue to be closed.
Public update meetings are held weekly on Mondays at 5:30 PM in
the Gardiner Community Center.
The next public meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 31 at 5:30pm instead of Monday because of Memorial Day.
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Living History Day and Exhibit Openings at the Yellowstone
Gateway Museum Living History Day and Exhibit Openings at the Yel-lowstone Gateway Museum in Livingston, Saturday, June 4, includes artisans demonstrating flint knap-ping, blacksmithing, Dutch-oven cooking, and bas-ketweaving, while an area rancher brings two lambs to round out the outdoor activities. Free admission celebrates the opening of two new exhibits, “1916: 100 Years Ago in Park County” and oil paintings by Tom L. Roberts. Docents give museum tours. The event is free and held from 10 AM to 5 PM at 118 W. Chinook. A hot lunch is available.
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AA Meetings: Wednes-day @ 7pm at St. Wil-liam’s Catholic Church. Contact 1-724-496-9894 American Legion Meeting: 2nd Tuesday @ 7pm at the Gardiner Community Center. Gardiner Food Pantry Hours: Tuesdays from 1pm-6pm. 307.344.9006 Linda Gray. CVB Meeting: 2nd Thursdays @ 10:00am at Gardiner Visitor’s Center. Gateway Hose Company: Board of Trustees Meeting: June 5, 2016 @ 7pm at the Fire Hall.
Electric Peak Arts Council Meeting: Sept-May, 1st Wednes-day @ 5:30pm in the Gardiner High School Library. Gardiner-Park County Water District Board Meeting: 2nd Tuesday @ 6pm at the District Office. The Gardiner Resort Area District monthly meeting is held every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Gardiner Visitor’s Center. G-Town Thrift Store Saturdays 1-7pm located at the Community Church 318 W. Main St.
Gardiner Community Library Tuesdays 10am-5pm, 6pm-8pm & Thursdays 6pm-8pm. 406.848.7835. Gardiner School Board Meeting: 2nd Wednes-days @ 7pm in the Gardiner School Conference Room. Greater Gardiner Community Council Advisory Board Meet-ing: 1st Tuesdays @7:15pm. www.gardinermt.org Bear Creek Council Meeting: 3rd Wednes-day @ 7pm - For more information: 406-848-9445 www.bearcreekcouncil.org
Gardiner Chamber of Commerce / Visitor Center: Open Mon-Fri 9am-8:30pm; Sat & Sun 4:30pm-8:30pm. Month-ly Board meeting, 3rd Thursdays at noon. Lo-cated at 216 Park Street. 848-7971. Livingston HealthCare Gardiner Rehab Outreach Clinic: M/W/F from 9am-4pm at Gardiner Baptist Church Call 222-7231 or 222-3541.
The Gardiner Community Newsletter is sponsored by the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce. Its purpose is to inform local residents and visitors regarding items of local interest. Occasionally opinions are expressed herein that do not necessarily
reflect the viewpoint of the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber reserves the right to omit or edit ads/copy for
length, grammar, good taste and to prevent defamation.
Gardiner Baptist Church Sundays:
Bible Study 9:45am Worship 11am
Lunch 12noon, All welcome Prayer Service
Wednesday evening 6:30pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church (Emigrant):
Sundays Worship 8am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Sundays: Sacrament Service 10am
Mt. Republic Chapel of Peace
(Cooke City): Sundays:
Worship 9:30am
St. Williams Catholic Church: Sundays 8:00am
Gardiner Community Church: Sundays
11:15am Gardiner Community Church
10:15am Sunday School for all ages at Gardiner Community
Church Bible Studies
Throughout the community during the week, contact Pastor Dave Gable
406-848-7300
if you have a community service group or committee that you would like to add to our list call the Chamber of Commerce at 848-7971 or email [email protected]
COMMUNITY SERVICES & COMMITTEES
Deadline for all newsletter ads is Tuesday before noon. Newsletter ads must be paid for in ADVANCE. There is no billing. Ads submitted without full payment will not be run.
Ads are $7.00 for 40 words or less in paragraph form for non-chamber members and $6.00/40 words for chamber members plus 10 cents for each additional word for members and non-members alike. Email or call for display ad pricing. 848-7971. Ads may be submitted by email to [email protected] and/or by coming directly to the Chamber office at 216 Park Street dur ing business hours. (there is an af-ter hours drop box too!) If payment is required, then please drop off a copy of the ad with payment at the of-fice or mail in advance to Gardiner Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 81 Gardiner, MT 59030.
It is helpful if you submit your ads before Tuesday. Ads CANNOT be placed over the telephone. Lost and Found, Free, Thank you, ads are free up to 40 words & .10cents/word over 40. Nonprofit status does not guarantee a free ad. Call if you have questions. phone 406.848.7971
CHURCH SERVICES
If you are feeling sad, as if no one cares or that life isn’t worth living any more …
Please - Call the Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Someone does care~ They will listen to your story
