LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 19th, 2017 Edition #16

Snoopy's 2nd Annual Fun Run and Raffle is April 29th, 2017! Children's Fun Run, 5K, AMAZING raffle items, live music and food make this a "not to be missed" event! Held at the Gardiner School Track, registra-tion begins at 9am. Children's Fun Run Cost: $5ea/$20 a family (ages 3-10), 5K Cost: $10. Raffle tickets $1 each or 6 for $5. (Raffle winners must be present to collect) 3rd Annual Y2DAK FUNdraiser Film Festival!!! Friday, May 5th, Mammoth Community Center. Doors open 6 pm, movies 7pm. $7.00=16+older, $5.00=8-15, free=7+under. Food/beverages for purchase. Yellowstone Youth Doing Acts of Kindness, a local teen community service group. Questions — 406-223-0798 (Colleen) Yellowstone Forever Photo Meetup! Friday, April 21 at 6:30pm - Yellowstone Forever and NPS are hosting the first sunset Photo Meetup and InstaMeet of the season! Come hang out, make friends, take photos, and enjoy refreshments. Meet in front of the Yellowstone Forever store. Free Celebrating Earth Day. GGCC will haul your abandoned refrigerator, stove, tires or other stuff littering your yard on 4/22/2017. Call or text 406-223-7333 by 4/20/2017 for pick up. Sponsored by the GGCC to help beautify our town for Earth Day. Earth Day! Park County is allowing appliances (including refrigerators) and tires (4 max.) to be dropped at Gardiner Green Boxes on 4/22/2017 only for free. The GGCC will haul these items free. Call or text 406-223-7333 by 4/20/2017 for pick up. The last “manufacturing” DaysForGirls gathering for the winter is this Thursday, 4/20/17. We can always use sewers and sergers but also need people to apply snaps, tie knots, and looking for someone to dye materials. Com by any time 5-8pm to the basement of the Community Church to pick up supplies, drop off donations, and/or sew. Questions? Call Carrie 406-223-9176. www.daysforgirls.org. Gardiner Community Center hosts the program “Montana UFOs and Extraterrestrials” with Joan Bird on April 28 at the Community Center, 7:00 pm. Free. Funding is provided by Humanities Montana and the Gardiner Resort Tax. Yellowstone Pizza Company will be opening for dinners at 4:00 on Friday 4/21. We will have chicken parmesan for a dinner special Friday. Call ahead orders welcome! 848-9991 Have a pizza night at the K-Bar, April 21 & 22! Gardiner FFA will receive a portion of the profits from those who dine at the K-Bar anytime from 12-9 pm on those two days. The donations will be used entirely for graduating FFA member scholarships. We thank everyone for their continued support of FFA! The Raven Grill will open on Thursday, April 20th at 5:00pm. Open 7 days a week 5:00pm-10:00pm.

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The Gardiner Chamber of Commerce serves our community through developing local tourism while endorsing the stewardship of the Yellowstone Ecosystem.

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For Sale: 1998 Citation camper trailer. Full kitchen, full bath, bedroom, fold out couch, dining table converts to bed, slide out in living area. Air, heat, new water heater, good tires, ball hitch and stabilizer bars. Asking $9,000. Please call 848-9449. We need a drive-way. We are an American/Australian couple with an 18ft shuttle bus. We are unobtrusive and respectful. We are working in Gardiner from May 1 to Oct 21 and require a driveway or patch of dirt to park our home on wheels. We will need access to a bathroom. If this can be a mutually beneficial arrangement, please call Warren at 806-420-7915. Thank you. Free room in exchange for help with daily house-keeping. Location is in Gardiner and room is available until Sept 30th. If interested, please call 702-715-7130. Thank you! Refrigeration & appliance repair. Phone 406-823-9262. Get your cooling and appliances running good from a local business (Emigrant MT). $60/hr, no travel charges. I install efficient LG heat pumps. Google: Holt Rawlins Repair for more info. 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. Monthly Flea Market: Sponsored by Gardiner Community Center. At the Community Center, W Main St. Gardiner, MT. 2017 Schedule: 1st Saturday of each month. 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Setup 11:00 am. May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7. $20.00 per table per month. Call 717-309-1245 now to reserve a table. Leave message if no answer. Now taking reservations for May 6th Flea Market. Approximately 60,000 young children are brought to the emergency room each year because medicines were left within reach. National Drug Take-Back Day is April 29, 2017 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Drop off any expired or unused prescription drugs at Yellowstone Forever in Gardiner. 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.

2017 Events

Earth Day Celebration - April 22

Snoopy Fun Run - April 29

May Day Tea Party- April 30

GGCC Park to Paradise - May 6

Flea Market - May 6

Hell’s A-Roarin’ Horse Drive - May 27

Gardiner Rodeo - June 16 & 17

FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: http://www.visitgardinermt.com/events-blog/events

HAPPY

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Well-Known Wolf Severely Injured and Killed in Park MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On April 11, 2017, hikers discovered a severely injured wolf inside Yellowstone National Park near Gardiner, Montana. Park staff investigated the situation and concluded the wolf was in shock and dying from the injuries. “Staff on scene agreed the animal could not be saved due to the severity of its injuries. The decision was made to kill the animal and investigate the cause of the initial trauma,” said P.J. White, Chief of the Wildlife and Aquatic Resources Branch. At this time, the nature of the initial injuries is unknown. An investigation into the cause of the injuries has begun which will include a necropsy. Park staff identified the wolf as the white female of the Canyon Pack, one of three known white wolves in the park. This wolf lived to 12 years, twice the age of an average wolf in the park and had a broad range that extended from Hayden Valley to the Firehole River area to the northern portion of the park. For these rea-sons, the wolf was one of the most recognizable and sought after by visitors to view and photograph. Anyone with information about this incident is en-couraged to call the Yellowstone National Park Tip Line at 307-344-2132 or email Yell_LEO@nps.gov. For more information, visit http://go.nps.gov/tipline. The park will provide more information about the in-vestigation when it is available.

The White Wolf from the Canyon Pack. Photo courtesy of the NPS

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REAL ESTATE Home for Sale. Price reduced $169,000 308 5 ST West Gardiner. This home is move in ready. 1 Bath, 1bed 4,000 Sq ft lot. Very short walk to post office, supermarket. Take a look. Call Chris Lyness, Realtor 406 930 0299.

Select Roads Open to Automobiles

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open for the season. Roads include: • Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris • Norris to Madison • Madison to Old Faithful • Madison to West Entrance • Norris to Canyon Village

Be advised there may be delays due to road construction. Construction will occur between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris. Expect up to 30 minute delays.Additional information and updated road status can be found on the park website at Plan Your Visit and Park Roads. Each spring, Yellowstone National Park clears snow and ice from approximately 321 miles of road including the Beartooth Highway outside the park’s Northeast Entrance in preparation for the summer sea-son. Springtime in Yellowstone provides excellent opportunities for smaller crowds and wildlife viewing. Viewing oppor-tunities special to this time of year include bison calves, bears, bull elk antlers in velvet, and the arrival of migratory birds.

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HELP WANTED Help Wanted at Yellowstone Basin Inn for summer hospitality positions from May 1 to October 21: Assistant Innkeeper and Guest Services Support Staff. For info and how to apply visit: http://www.yellowstonebasininn.com/employment-opportunities.htm. Yellowstone Gifts & Sweets Full Time and Seasonal Sales Associate Positions Available. Must be able to work flexible schedule and weekends. Pay dependent upon qualifications. Benefits available are employee discount and paid vacation. Pick up application at Yellowstone Gifts & Sweets or e-mail resume to kci@mcn.net. The Two Bit Saloon is looking for a swamper/ prep person for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays. It's 7:45 A.M. ‘til done. Opportunity to work events and other duties too. Call Two Bit 406-848-7743 or apply in person. Jen May. Yellowstone Gateway Inn is looking for full/part time housekeepers. Please call 406-848-7100 or stop by the property. The Raven Grill restaurant is seeking part or fulltime dishwashers. Apply in person, ask for Phil. Gardiner Market is hiring for summer and year-round positions! Jobs include assistant manager, cashiers, and back-of-house help. Applications can be picked up and dropped off at the store. Carpenter/laborer needed immediately. Wages DOE. Call Matt 451-2478. Help Wanted: The Best Western by Mammoth is hiring for full & part time room attendants and full time front desk and part time night audit. Please inquire at the front desk. We are hiring at the Yellowstone Mine for the following positions: gift shop sales clerk, morning and evening servers, bussers, dishwashers and cooks. Please come apply in person. Come join our team! Yellowstone Perk is looking for energetic, responsible individuals who can work now through October with possibility of a year round position. Must be dependable and play well with others. Come see Sarah.

Are you looking for a summer season job? Do you enjoy talking to people? Do you have an excellent knowledge of Gardiner, Yellowstone National Park and the state of Montana? If you answered yes to all three of these questions, you should apply to be a Visitor Information Specialist at the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce/CVB Visitor’s Center. We are now hiring for full and/or part-time positions.

Duties Include: • Answer the phone and greet visitors • Welcome visitors and answer their questions • Track visitor engagements • Clean the Visitor Information Center

throughout the day • Other tasks as assigned Job requirements for this position include: • Ability to lift 50 pounds and transport it up

and down stairs • Operate a vacuum cleaner, mop, clean

windows, sweep, and climb a ladder Must be able to: • Work evenings and weekends as needed • Work late May through early September Skills, Education and Training required: • Knowledge of Gardiner, Yellowstone

National Park, and the State of Montana • Ability to use a tablet computer • Ability to research information online • Ability to communicate well with a variety of

people and accents Characteristics: • Team player • Attention to detail • Patience • Curiosity • Enjoy talking to people and sharing

information

Position is seasonal. Term of employment is from Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor day weekend. Pays $10/hour. If you are interested, please email resume and cover letter to info@gardinerchamber.com or stop by 216 Park St. to pick up an application.

Yellowstone Invites Anglers to Annual Spring Meetings MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park staff will travel to nearby communities to talk with anglers and other interested individuals about the ongoing efforts to restore native fish species, the threat of aquatic invasive species, and the park’s fishing regulations. The general public, local fly shop em-ployees, and fishing guides are encouraged to attend one of the following outreach meetings: • Monday, April 24, in Bozeman, MT at Hilton Garden Inn, 2023 Commerce Way. • Tuesday, April 25, in West Yellowstone, MT at Holiday Inn, 315 Yellowstone Ave. • Wednesday, April 26, in Jackson, WY at Wort Hotel, 50 N. Glenwood St. • Thursday, April 27, in Cody, WY at Best Western Premier Ivy Inn, 1800 8th St. The meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a brief presentation on native fish restoration projects including a plan to create a native fish refuge in the upper Gibbon River as well as Grebe and Wolf lakes. A discussion on angling regulations and a question and answer session will follow the presentation. Fishing season in Yellowstone opens Saturday, May 27. Information on fish-ing regulations, fisheries science, and fish conservation in Yellow-stone is available at http://go.nps.gov/fish.

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National Park Week April 15 through April 23, 2017 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Ring in spring with a visit to Yellowstone National Park during National Park Week, April 15 through 23. Visitors can also enjoy free admission during the weekends of National Park Week, April 15, 16, 22, and 23. Junior Ranger Day is on Saturday, April 15. Visitors aged four years old and up, and adults young at heart, are invited to participate in the park’s year-round Junior Ranger Program. Junior Ranger books can be purchased for $3 at visitor centers. The only road in the park open year-round to wheeled vehicles is from the North Entrance near Gardiner, MT through Mammoth Hot Springs to Cooke City, MT. The Albright Visitor Center at Mammoth Hot Springs is open daily, year-round. Beginning April 21, select roads will open to wheeled vehicles. Those include: • Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris to Madison to Old Faithful • Madison to West Entrance • Norris to Canyon Village Beginning April 21, Visitor Center hours include: • Canyon Visitor Education Center will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Old Faithful Visitor Education Center will be open from 9 a.m. to

6 p.m. • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center will be open from 8

a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional information and updated road status can be found on the park website at Plan Your Visit and Park Roads. The Find Your Park campaign encourages everyone to find their own connection with the vast network of public lands and places that protect and preserve our natural and cultural heritage. Visit www.FindYourPark.com to learn more about National Park Week activities throughout the country.

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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 ads@gardinerchamber.com

The Gardiner Community Newsletter is sponsored by the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce. Its pur-pose 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:

Worship 11am Lunch 12noon, All welcome

6:30 pm 1st Sun—Game Night 2nd Sun—Bible Study

4th Sun—Spaghetti Dinner Wednesdays:

Bible Study 6:30pm

St. Williams Catholic Church: Sundays 8:00am

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

Gardiner Community Church:

Sundays 9:15am Sunday School

10:15am Worship Service Bible Studies

Throughout the community during the week, contact Pastor Jeff Ballard

406-848-7300

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 ads@gardinerchamber.com and/or by coming directly to the Chamber office at 216 Park Street during business hours. (there is an after hours drop box too!) If payment is required, then please drop off a copy of the ad with payment at the office 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, Condolences & Memorial Services 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

AA Meetings: Wednesday @ 7pm at St. William’s Catholic Church. Contact 1-724-496-9894 American Legion Meet-ing: 2nd Tuesday @ 7pm at the Gardiner Communi-ty Center. Bear Creek Council Meeting: Monday, January 23rd. At the Track Ed Center, 9 Jardine Rd. For more information: 406-848-9445 www.bearcreekcouncil.org CVB Meeting: 2nd Thursdays @ 10:00am at Gardiner Visitor’s Center. Electric Peak Arts Council Meeting: Sept-May, 1st Wednesday @ 5:30pm in the Gardiner Elementary School Library.

G-Town Thrift Store Saturdays 1-7pm located at the Community Church 318 W. Main St. Gardiner Chamber of Commerce / Visitor Center: Open Mon—Fri 9am-5pm Monthly Board meeting, 3rd Thursdays at noon. (This month’s meeting is on Wednesday, April 19th) Located at 216 Park Street. 848-7971. Gardiner Community Library Tuesdays 10am-5pm, 6pm-8pm & Thursdays 6pm-8pm. 406.848.7835. Book Sale Tuesdays 10am-5pm. Gardiner Food Pantry Hours: Tuesdays from 1pm-6pm. 307.344.9006 Linda Gray.

Gardiner-Park County Water District Board Meeting: 2nd Tuesday @ 6pm at the District Office. Gardiner Resort Area District monthly meeting is held every sec-ond Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Gardiner Visitor’s Center. Gardiner School Board Meeting: 2nd Wednesdays @ 6pm in the Gardiner School Conference Room. Gateway Hose Company: Board of Trustees Meeting May 15th, 2017 @ 7 pm at the Fire Hall. Greater Gardiner Community Council Advisory Board Meeting: 1st Tuesdays @7:15pm. www.gardinermt.org

Livingston HealthCare Gardiner Rehab Outreach Clinic: M/W/F from 9am-4pm at Gardiner Baptist Church Call 222-7231 or 222-3541. Livingston Lodge #32 A.F. & A.M. meets 1st Tuesday at 7pm at the Livingston Masonic Temple Narcotic Anonymous Meetings: Sundays @ 7pm at the Gardiner Bap-tist Church. Contact 314-602-6672