December 18, 2019

Local Announcements

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

A big Thank You to the Dome Mountain 4-H Club for the delicious dinner and bingo provided for us last Sunday. - Grateful Senior Citizens of Gardiner.

Thank you Gardiner! In case you didn’t know it, we have great folks in our neighborhood and in our community. During recent problems with my house and father’s accident and death, friends and neighbors have been of great help and support. Thanks and God bless you and Merry Christmas. – Don Krapf and Kerry and Family.

Could you use extra cash? Would you be willing to help elderly woman get her house clean? Call 848-7798 to set up time and hourly rate.

Community Blood Drive in the Yellowstone Forever classrooms at 308 Park Street on Friday, January 3 from 1 pm to 6 pm. Call Kelly at 406-848-7271 or visit redcrossblood.org, Sponsor Code: GARDINERMT. Sponsored by Amerigas and Yellowstone Forever.

Still shopping for that last minute Christmas gift? Check out the Xanterra Yellow Fishing Collage Bedspread Give Away! Full and Queen sizes available. Stop by the Xanterra Gardiner Laundry (use the back door facing the river) from 10am – 2pm Thursday and Friday (December 19th and 20th).

The Gardiner Community Newsletter will not be published next week on Wednesday, December 25 to allow Chamber staff to spend time with their families. There will, however, be a newsletter published on January 1.

Your Local Real EstateMarket Experts

406-222-8700www.eragardiner.com

Call Us For All Of Your Real Estate Needs.

Residential • Land • Commercial

212 Spring Street - GardinerBar and restaurant enjoys a great location on a high bank of the Yellowstone River. Work/

live opportunity w/ an on-site apartment. $2,399,000 # 334373

Call Chris (406)930-0299/Ernie (406)220-0231

Local Announcements continued on page 2....

2

Local Announcements ...continued from page 1

Winter Solstice Celebration at Wonderland December 21New Year's Eve Celebration at the Rusty Rail December 31

MCC event: Chili Cook-off and Cookie Bake-off January 24Warm the Soul Snoopy School Fundraiser January 31

EPAC Show: Bozeman Symphony February 11EPAC Show: String Fever April 21

Brewfest July 18Shakespeare in the Parks August 14

Gardiner Montana - Upcoming Events

For details and more information, visit:VisitGardinerMT.com/events-blog/events

Christmas Mass will be celebrated at St. William’s Catholic Church on Christmas Day at 9 a.m. Please join us for this celebration of Christ’s birth. There will be no Mass on Christmas Eve.

Danu's House of the Silver Forest. New studio rental. Behind the Log Cabin Cafe in Silvergate/Cooke City. Just minutes from Lamar. Tiny house with full bath & kitchen. Soaring views, easy access to road but unmatched solitude, backcountry skiing, ice climbing. Custom built 2019. Oversized tub, heated flooring. Borders small brook in moose habitat, sorry no snowmobiles. thelogcabincafe.com/stay / 406 838 2367 / logcabincafe@gmail.com.

Angel Trees: Thank you to everyone who provided gifts for the children in our community! Please drop off your gifts at the Gardiner Market. A few ornaments remain. If you are interested in providing a gift/gift card for a family in need, please contact Juanita at 406-224-2629. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Free family movie nights featuring many of your kid's favorite animated movies Sunday nights at 6 pm @ Gardiner Baptist Church. Sunday, December 22nd features 3 short movies: Disney's Prep and Landing, Charlie Browns Christmas special, and the classic Little Drummer Boy. Bring the whole family!

Tomtana Janitorial Service: Specializing in providing small and mid-size office and vacation rental cleaning services. All services discussed and tailored to your needs. No job is too small! Weekly, Bi-weekly or Daily Cleaning available. Special requests available for consideration. Competitive Prices! Call or email for free consultation and quote. Tom Jessop/Owner 630-862-5458 Tomtanajanitorial@gmail.com.

The monthly Gardiner Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting will take place at noon on Thursday, December 19 at the Gardiner Chamber Visitor Center. Public welcome.

Holiday HoursYellowstone Federal Credit Union will observe the following special hours during the holiday season: Please note the shortened hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.• Tuesday, December 24th: Close at 2 p.m.• Wednesday, December 25th: Closed• Tuesday, December 31st: Close at 2 p.m.• Wednesday, January 1st: Closed• Wednesday, January 8th: Closed from Noon to

1 p.m. for Membership Meeting and Merger Vote. Martha, Kathy and Tina wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year! Federally Insured by NCUA.

Mammoth Clinic Holiday Hours: Christmas week: Open Mon 12/23 8:30 to 5, closed Tue 12/24 and Wed 12/25, open Thu 12/26 8:30 to 5, Open Fri 12/27 8:30 to 1. New Years week: Open Mon 12/30 8:30 to 5, closed Tue 12/31 and Wed 1/1, open Thu 1/2 8:30 to 5, open Fri 1/3 8:30-1. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The Gardiner Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center will be closed December 24th, December 25th, and January 1st so staff can celebrate the holidays with family and friends. As always our bathrooms and information hallway are open 24/7. We hope that everyone has a joyous holiday and we look forward to seeing you in the new decade!

Yellowstone Grill - we will be open our regular hours the next two weeks - Tues-Friday 7AM-2PM & Weekends 7AM -Noon(Breakfast only) with the exception of Christmas Day open 7AM-Noon (Breakfast only) & New Years Day open 7AM-Noon (Breakfast only) - Come enjoy a delicious breakfast for Christmas Day & Ring in 2020 with the best breakfast! Closed on Mondays.

Christmas Services

3

4

Fully furnished winter cabin rental on the Yellowstone River through to April 30, 2020. Two master suites, two full baths, satellite flat screen TV’s, washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen, covered patio. No pets, no smoking, limited number of occupants, $1,150 per month, plus utilities. (406) 570-4500.

Fully Furnished Log Cabin available now thru May 2020. 3 beds, 1 bath, washer, 18 miles north of Gardiner. $800/month plus a $200 fixed utility amount. Wood stove. Stocked kitchen. Washer, drying line. Dogs considered. Text 406-223-6940.

For Rent

For Sale: set of 4 Mastercraft Course Str 245165R17. Only on vehicle for 1 week. Please call after 6:00: 406-223-8516

For Sale: Casio CTK574 Electronic Keyboard w/piano lesson system and song bank tunes. $25.00 includes stand and music lesson books. For more info leave a message at 848-7044.

Free used queen mattress sets - sealy posturpedic at the Super 8 Gardiner. First come first choice. You carry and haul. Available 12/17/2019. Please call the Front Desk with any questions. 406-848-7404

Still shopping for that last minute Christmas gift? Check out the Xanterra Yellow Fishing Collage Bedspread Give Away! Full and Queen sizes available. Stop by the Xanterra Gardiner Laundry (use the back door facing the river) from 10am – 2pm Thursday and Friday (December 19th and 20th).

For Sale & Free Stuff

Help WantedHousekeeper needed for peak season May through October for a minimum of 2 cabins just outside of Gardiner. Applications and requests to: Bonnie Lynn (406) 570-4500 or email: mthomesandland@aol.com.

Yellowstone Gateway Inn is accepting applications for housekeepers. Call Michael at 406-848-7100 or stop by and pick up an application.

Absaroka Lodge in Gardiner is seeking friendly, professional and self motivated associate for a housekeeping position, to start immediately. Competitive pay. Housing may be available. Email applications to absarokalodge@gmail.com, apply on Facebook or walk in applications accepted at 310 Scott Street West daily between 10am-5pm.

Yellowstone Super 8 in Gardiner is accepting applications for an experienced Maintenance person. The ideal candidate would have previous Facility maintenance of some sort; with additional construction skills. Competitive pay. Housing may be an option. Please apply at the Front Desk. You can also call and ask for Debbie 406-848-7404.

Proposed Resurfacing Project Planned on Interstate 90 – Gallatin/Park CountyBOZEMAN/LIVINGSTON, MONTANA (December 11, 2019) — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface approximately 11 miles of Interstate 90, east of Bozeman. The project begins near the Jackson Creek Interchange, at reference post 319.0 and extends eastward for 11.1 miles ending near Livingston at reference post 330.1. Proposed work includes milling the existing surface, applying a new surface overlay, chip seal, new pavement marking, signage and upgraded guardrail. Rockfall mitigation will also be performed on the Bozeman Hill at reference post 320.8. The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate the pavement, reduce maintenance costs and mitigate rockfall hazards. Project development is underway and will be ready by fiscal year 2021. The construction date will be scheduled upon completion of all project development activities and availability of funding. No new Right of Way or utility relocations will be needed for this project. An important part of properly planning for future projects is partnering with the community. The Montana Department of Transportation welcomes the public to provide ideas and comments on the proposed project. Comments may be submitted online at http://www.mdt.mt.gov/mdt/comment_form.shtml or in writing to Montana Department of Transportation, Butte office at PO Box 3068, Butte, MT 59702-3068. Please note that comments are for project UPN 9467000. The public is encouraged to contact Butte District Administrator William Fogarty (406) 494-9635 or Project Design Engineer Tyrel Murfitt at (406) 444-6227.

5

Glacier National Park Will Seek New Alternatives for Next Season’s Shuttle Service

West Glacier, Mont. – Glacier National Park Superintendent Jeff Mow announced today that the park’s management is pursuing options for providing shuttle service during the 2020 summer season. Flathead County Eagle Transit has been operating the shuttle service under a cooperative agreement with the park and the State of Montana since 2007. After two months of discussions with national, regional and local park officials, Flathead County Commissioners voted on December 11 to terminate their cooperative agreement to provide the service. The shuttle service typically runs in July and August, weather permitting. “We take seriously Flathead County’s concerns and thank them for their hard work and dedication to partnering with us to provide the service for the past thirteen years,” said Mow. “Learning about the challenges our partner faced made us realize that we need to explore new models for our transit-system operations. The cancellation of the agreement provides us with an opportunity to develop the next generation of the system. Now is the time to reset and think about what makes sense for the future.” The National Park Service established the park’s transit system to reduce vehicle congestion during the years-long rehabilitation of the Going-to-the-Sun Road that began in 2007. That rehabilitation is now complete. The park is currently engaged in a planning effort through its Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor Management Plan that explores opportunities to expand its shuttle system. This planning effort is an important incremental step in reviewing shuttle system operations and financial sustainability into the future. Visit the National Park Service’s Planning, Environment and Public Comment webpage to see the complete Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor management plan.

6

rusty railNEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE

R I N G I N T H E20 ’ S I N S T Y L E !

NEW YEAR’S EVE

partyAPPETIZER & DRINK SPECIALS

LIVE MUSIC BY BLAKE BRIGHTMAN BAND

CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT MIDNIGHT

DRESSING UP ENCOURAGED!

DECEMBER 31 FROM 9PM - 1AM

(406) 848-7336901 SCOTT ST. WEST

GARDINER, MT

Two Yellowstone wolf pups fatally hit by a vehicleMAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, two wolves from the Junction Butte Pack were fatally hit around sunset on the road between Tower Junction and the Northeast Entrance. A necropsy confirmed the black male and female pups died from a vehicle strike. Yellowstone law enforcement officers are investigating the incident. The Junction Butte Pack is one of the most frequently observed packs in the park. Their territory ranges between Tower Junction and Lamar Valley. During the summer of 2019, the pack of 11 adults attended a den of pups near a popular hiking trail in the northeastern section of the park. Wanting to keep visitors and wolves apart, the park closed the den and surrounding area to the public. When the pups approached the trail and were in proximity to hikers, most people quickly moved away. However, some people violated the required 100-yard distance from wolves and approached the pups when they were on or near the trail to take a photo. Other people illegally entered the closed area to get near the wolves. Having grown accustomed to hikers, the pups then came close to visitors along a road. Yellowstone staff hazed the pups several times over the last five months in an attempt to make them more wary of people and roads. This effort was never fully successful and the pups continued to demonstrate habituated behavior due to continued close encounters with visitors. “Having studied these pups since birth, I believe their exposure to, and fearlessness of people and roads could have been a factor in their death,” said Yellowstone’s senior wolf biologist Doug Smith. “Visitors must protect wolves from becoming habituated to people and roads. Stay at least 100 yards from wolves, never enter a closed area, and notify a park ranger of others who are in violation of these rules.” Learn more about Yellowstone wolf packs in the 2018 Yellowstone Wolf Project Annual Report.

The shortest day and longest night of the year inspire mystical celebrations, both old and new, in anticipation of the sun’s return. In 2019 in the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice is December 21. Remember, the days just get longer from here!

7

8

Yellowstone’s winter season started December 15, 2019 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - At 8 a.m. Sunday, December 15, roads in Yellowstone National Park opened to the public for travel by snowcoaches and snowmobiles. Winter is here! Visitors will be able to travel the park’s interior roads on commercially-guided snowmobiles and snowcoaches from the North, West, and South Entrances. Visitors who have proper permits can also take non-commercially guided snowmobile trips. The East Entrance Road over Sylvan Pass will open for oversnow travel on Sunday, December 22. The road from the park’s North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana, through Mammoth Hot Springs to Cooke City, Montana, is plowed and open to wheeled-vehicle travel all year. Plan ahead for your winter adventure. In addition to unique winter travel opportunities, Yellowstone also offers a variety of activities such as ranger-led programs, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Weather is extremely unpredictable and road closures or delays can occur with little or no warning. Please come prepared. Carry personal emergency survival equipment and dress appropriately for outside activities in extremely cold weather. Lodging and services are limited during winter. The following list highlights what winter visitor services are available: Old Faithful Old Faithful Visitor Education Center, Geyser Grill, and Bear Den Gift Shop and Ski Shop, Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Cabins and Obsidian Dining RoomMammoth Hot Springs Mammoth Hotel, Mammoth Hotel Map Room Barista/Bar, Dining Room, Terrace Grill, Mammoth Gift Shop and Ski Shop. Open Year-round - Albright Visitor Center, Mammoth General Store, medical clinic, campground, and post office Service Stations Open Year-round - 24-hour gasoline pumps are available at Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Junction, Canyon Village, Fishing Bridge, Grant Village, and Old Faithful

Additionally, warming huts at Canyon, Fishing Bridge, Indian Creek, Madison, Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful, and West Thumb provide shelter. Some huts are staffed during business hours. Food, restrooms, and water are available at some huts. All warming huts are now open.

Sylvan Pass opens for oversnow travel on December 22, 2019• Beginning Sunday, December 22 at 8 a.m., East Entrance to Lake Butte Overlook (Sylvan Pass) will open to the

public for oversnow travel on commercially-guided snowmobiles. Visitors who have proper permits can also take non-commercially guided snowmobile trips.

• Get up-to-date road information:• Visit Roads for the status of Yellowstone roads.• Call (307) 344-2117 for recorded information• Sign up to receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text

reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).• Anticipate possible road closures due to inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions.

Church ServicesGardiner Baptist Church Sundays: Bible Study 10amWorship 11am, lunch to followMondays: Good News Club at school 4:15-5:15Wednesdays: Bible Study 6:30pm

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Sundays: Sacrament Service 10am

St. Williams Catholic Church: Sundays: Adult Education: 9:30amMass time: 11:00am

St. John’s Episcopal Church (Emigrant): Sundays: Worship 8am

Mt. Republic Chapel of Peace (Cooke City)Sundays: Worship 8am & 10am

Gardiner Community ChurchWinter ScheduleSundays: 9:15 Sunday School10:15am Worship Service

Community Services & Committees

AA Meeting: Wednesdays @ 7pm at St. William’s Catholic Church. Contact 1-724-496-9894

AA Meeting: Wednesdays @ 7pm at Mount Republic Chapel of Peace.Cooke City. Contact: (406) 838-2397

American Legion Meeting: 2nd Tuesday @ 7pm at the Gardin-er Community Center.

Bear Creek Council Meeting: Meets monthly at the Track Ed Center, 9 Jardine Rd.For more information: 406-223-2152 https://northernplains.org/our-local-groups/bear-creek-council/

Cancer Social3rd Sundays, 3pm401 Main, 406-223-5357

Electric Peak Arts Council Meeting: Sept-May, 3rd Wednesdays @ 5:30pm at the Gardiner Visitor Center, 216 Park St.

Gardiner Chamber of Commerce: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pmMonthly Board meeting, 3rd Thursdays at noon. 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: 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 second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Gardiner Visitor Center.

Gardiner School Board Meet-ing: 2nd Wednesdays @ 6pm in the Gardiner School Library.

Gateway Hose Company:Board of Trustees Jan 13, 2020 @7 pm at the Fire Hall.

Greater Gardiner Community Council Advisory Board Meeting: 1st Tuesdays @ 6:30pm. 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.

Gardiner Community Newsletter InfoThe Gardiner Community Newsletter is published every Wednesday afternoon. Deadline for all newsletter ads is every Tuesday at noon. This includes payment and ad submission. There is no billing, ads must be paid for in advance. Ads submitted without full payment will not run.

Line Ad pricing:• Regular Line Ad: $7 for the first 40 words, ten cents for each

additional word.• Chamber Member Line Ad: $6 for the first 40 words, ten

cents for each additional word.• Free Line Ad: First 40 words are free, ten cents for each

additional word. Things that constitute a free line ad: Lost & Found, Thank You’s, Condolences, Memorial Services, and free things that normally have a charge (ie: giving a way a bike, or serving a meal for free). Non-profit status does not guarantee a free ad.

• Logos and bullet points available for an additional fee, please inquire for details.

Display Ad sizes and pricing:• $10/week – sixteenth page vertical – 1.8” x 3.2”• $10/week – sixteenth page horizontal – 3.7” x 1.55”• $15/week – eighth page – 3.7” x 3.2”• $30/week – quarter page vertical – 3.7” x 6.5”• $30/week – quarter page horizontal – 7.5” x 3.2”• $50/week – half page vertical – 3.7” x 13.1”• $50/week – half page horizontal – 7.5” x 6.5”• $70/week – three quarter page – 7.5” x 9.8”• $90/week – full page – 7.5” x 13.1”• $1 fee for chamber staff to build/modify/resize an ad

(this service is free for Chamber of Commerce members)

How to submit an ad:• Email ad to ads@gardinerchamber.com• Send ad to: Gardiner Chamber of Commerce (attention newsletter ads), P.O. Box 81, Gardiner, MT 59030.• Come directly into the Chamber office at 216 Park Street, or use the afterhours drop box.• Ads can not be submitted over the phone, but you can pay over the phone with a credit card. 406-848-7971.

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.

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.

VisitGardinerMT.com 406-848-7971 ads@gardinerchamber.com