December 16, 2020Local Announcements

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

Big Bear Stampede sends holiday greetings to all. Kindness and caring makes a difference. Let’s reach out to one another. The Help Center in Bozeman offers 24 hour hotline crisis counseling. 406-586-3333.

On Christmas Day, Mass at St. William’s Catholic Church will be held at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ. Please bring your mask. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Please join Gardiner Community Church for an outdoor Christmas Eve service at 210 Bigelow Ln on Dec 24. There will be singing of Christmas carols, reading of the Nativity story and a few encouraging words shared. The service begins at 4:30pm, bring a flashlight, and dress warmly! We will be following all social distancing requirements outside and encourage you to also wear a mask. Parking will be limited so if you can park elsewhere and walk, please do! Any questions please call 425-495-7235 or email gcc2mc@gmail.com.

The Official Gardiner Resort Area District Mail Ballot Election Results from December 8, 2020: • FOR increasing the resort tax by 1% for the purpose of partially funding the rebuilding of the waste water

treatment facility that serves the Resort Area District: 231 VOTES. • AGAINST increasing the resort tax by 1% for the purpose of partially funding the rebuilding of the waste

water treatment facility that serves the Resort Area District: 61 VOTES. Official canvass of votes and certification of election results occurred Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

The 1% additional tax vote passed. The Gardiner Resort Tax is 4% now starting June 1st. Special instructions for lodging reservations are coming. It is not retroactive. Businesses, stay tuned for details at www.gardinerresorttax.com, and a letter is coming.

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5 Day Forcast for Gardiner, MT from the National Weather Service

The next Gardiner Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 17th at 12pm at the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Public is welcome and masks are required. If you would like to join this meeting via Zoom please email executivedirector@gardinerchamber.com for the link. Thank you!

Gardiner Pharmacy: We will be closed on Wednesday December 23rd through Sunday December 27th. Make plans to grab your prescriptions early!

The Livingston-Park County Public Library bookmobile will be at Arch Park on Wednesdays from Noon to 2:30pm. Facemasks are required and one person or family is allowed on the bookmobile at a time. Call 406-222-0862 for more information.

Outlaws Pizza is now open Monday through Saturday 4pm to 9pm, closed Sundays! We are still only doing to-go orders, however, we have outside seating. If you want to order ahead of time call 406-848-7733. Hope to see you there!

Are you a Gardiner Chamber of Commerce Member who would like to be a part of our mission to serve membership and elevate business commerce for Gardiner? If you answered yes, we urge you to consider serving on the Chamber Board of Directors. There will be four vacancies on the Board beginning in 2021 to be voted on in the January Annual Meeting of the Members. Your voice can make a difference for the community! Contact us at 406-848-7971 or at info@gardinerchamber.com to learn more or express interest.

Outlaw's Pizza is looking for full-time and part-time employees. Jobs include front of the house, back of the house and at the bar. Please apply within the Yellowstone Outpost Mall Office, Monday- Friday 8am- 4pm, or email Erin at jkempenterprises@gmail.com to apply. Have any questions, contact the office at 406-848-7220.

Furnished private rooms in Gardiner downtown in excellent condition are available now thru 5/1/2021. $500 per month including utilities, laundry, WiFi and satellite TV. Please call Sandie at 406-848-7719 during 9am - 5pm weekdays for details.

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Food Service: Mammoth Hotel Dining Room is open daily for breakfast 6:30am-10:00am, lunch 11:30am-2:30pm, dinner 5:00pm-9:00pm and offering dine-in & take-out service. Breakfast and lunch are first come, first serve. Dinner reservations are required (available to non-hotel guests 7 days prior to requested dinner date). Map Room Espresso Bar is open daily 6:00am-9:30am to offer a full espresso menu. Please note, dinner reservations for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve are available for hotel guests only.

Bear Den Ski Shop: Expert staff can help you with rentals, lessons, ski repairs, waxings, Indian Creek ski shuttles, guided tours, and ski trail info. Open daily 7:30am-6:00pm from Dec 15 to Jan 2, and 7:30am-5:00pm from Jan 3 to March 1. Call 307-344-5276 for information.

Groomed ski trails will be available at Tower and Mammoth.

Tours & Activities: Day tours to Old Faithful, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Norris Geyser Basin. Call 307-344-7311 for reservations.The Old Faithful Snow Lodge will be operated as day-use only and offering food and gift shop services. No overnight accommodations. All information subject to change based on health and operational guidelines.

Complete information on Xanterra’s winter operations can be found at YellowstoneNationalParkLodges.com.

Winter 2020-21 Mammoth Services (Operating Season December 15, 2020 to March 1, 2021)

Mike Tranel selected as Yellowstone National Park’s deputy superintendentMAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Superintendent Cam Sholly announced today the selection of Mike Tranel as the new deputy superintendent of Yellowstone National Park. He will arrive in the park in early February 2021.

Tranel, a 35-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS), is currently the superintendent of the Powder River Group and oversees Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Little Bighorn Battlefield and Devils Tower national monuments and Fort Laramie National Historic Site. He has served in that position since 2018.

As deputy superintendent, Tranel will essentially serve as the chief operating officer of the park. Yellowstone is one of the largest operations in the NPS with 750 employees and a total budget exceeding $65 million.

“We’re very pleased to welcome Mike and his family to Yellowstone,” said Superintendent Sholly. “Mike has managed a wide range of complex operations and programs spanning Alaska to Washington, DC. He has also worked very successfully across boundaries with many partners, something essential to Yellowstone’s success.”

Tranel’s previous assignments include: superintendent of Klondike Goldrush, Alaska; acting associate regional director for operations, Alaska; special assistant to the Alaska regional director; special assistant to the director of the NPS; and chief of planning at Denali National Park, Alaska.

“I am very excited about this opportunity,” said Tranel. “Yellowstone has been a special place to me for a long time, having grown up in the region and enjoyed many adventures in the mountains in and around the park over the years. One adventure included working two summers during graduate school at Bridge Bay Marina, a great base for exploring the backcountry. During that second summer, I decided to embark on a long-term career with the NPS, so Yellowstone for me is where it all started. I look forward to working with the talented team at the park, partners and local communities. There is a lot we can accomplish together in addressing the challenges of the present and planning for the future.”

Tranel has a master’s degree in Geography from the University of Iowa and a bachelor’s degree in American Studies/Earth Science from the University of Notre Dame. He graduated from Billings Central High School in Billings, Montana and grew up one of 10 siblings near Big Horn, Wyoming and Ashland and Broadview, Montana. His first visit to a national park was a second-grade class trip to Little Bighorn.

He and his wife, Mary Tidlow, have two daughters. Tidlow also works for the service as an architect in the NPS Park Facilities Management Division. Tranel’s third and eldest daughter, who grew up in Denali National Park and Preserve, lives and works in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Yellowstone's winter season started December 15, 2020 Tour most park roads by snowcoach or snowmobile

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - At 8 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, Yellowstone National Park opened to the public for travel by snowcoach and snowmobile. Between December 15 and mid-March, visitors can travel the park’s interior roads on commercially guided snowmobiles and snowcoaches from the North, West, East, and South entrances, weather-permitting. Visitors who have proper permits can also take non-commercially guided snowmobile trips.

Traditionally, the East Entrance Road to Lake Butte Overlook (Sylvan Pass) opened December 22 and closed March 1 as conditions allowed. In October 2020, Yellowstone sought comments from the public about adjusting the winter operating dates for that segment of road. After evaluating public comments and completing compliance requirements, the park recently made the decision to routinely open the East Entrance on December 15 and close it March 15, weather dependent. This change aligns operating dates for the East Entrance with other park entrances. The park annually opens roads in mid-December to oversnow travel only. Winter travel ends in mid-March when plowing crews begin to clear a winter’s worth of snow. Roads will start to re-open to automobiles in mid-April.

The one exception is the road from the park’s North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana, through Mammoth Hot Springs to Cooke City, Montana. This road is plowed and open to automobiles all year.

Winter weather is extremely unpredictable and road closures or delays can occur with little or no warning. Come prepared. Carry personal emergency survival equipment and dress appropriately for outside activities in extremely cold weather.

Additionally, the park asks each visitor to recreate responsibly to reduce the spread of COVID-19. If you are sick, do not visit the park. Self-quarantine to avoid exposing others.

Visitor services will be limited this winter, and dates may be subject to change. Check for updates at Explore in Winter. The following list highlights what visitor services will be available and when they will open:

Canyon Village • Lobby and restrooms only at the Canyon Visitor Education Center – December 15

Old Faithful • Geyser Grill and Bear Den Gift Shop - December 15 • Restrooms only at the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center - December 15 • Old Faithful Visitor Education Center - TBD Mammoth Hot Springs • Mammoth Hotel & Cabins, Mammoth Hotel Map Room Barista/Bar, Dining Room, Mammoth Gift Shop

and Ski Shop - December 15 • Mammoth General Store, medical clinic, campground, and post office - Open year-round • Albright Visitor Center - TBD

Service Stations • 24-hour gasoline pumps at Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Junction, Canyon Village, Fishing Bridge, Grant

Village and Old Faithful - Open year-round Warming huts at Fishing Bridge, Indian Creek, Madison, Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful, and West Thumb will provide shelter. Food, restrooms, and water will be available at some huts. All warming huts, except Mammoth Hot Springs, will open on December 15. Mammoth Hot Springs will open on December 16.

Plan ahead for your winter adventure. Visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/yell or download Yellowstone's App. In addition to unique winter travel opportunities, Yellowstone also offers a variety of activities such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

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South Crazy Mountains Land Exchange Draft Decision Released December 10, 2020Bozeman, MT-After more than a decade in the works, the Custer Gallatin National Forest will release the final environmental assessment, finding of no significant impact and draft decision notice for the South Crazy Mountains Land Exchange on December 10, 2020. The Crazy Mountains are located northeast of Livingston, Montana and northwest of Big Timber, Montana. This decision will exchange approximately 1,920 acres of National Forest System Lands for 1877.5 acres of private lands owned by Wild Eagle Mountain Ranch (WEMR) and Rock Creek Ranch (RCR). Immediately following the publishing of the legal notice, a 45-day objection period will be open for those who previously submitted official comments during the initial public comment period.

In the fall of 2019, the Custer Gallatin National Forest released a draft environmental assessment proposing a land exchange between the Forest Service and three separate landowners in the southern Crazy Mountains: Crazy Mountain Ranch (CMR), WEMR and RCR. These three ranches were evaluated together for environmental analysis purposes, though the proposal also outlined that the parcels could each be considered individually.

The Forest Service heard feedback on the draft proposal during a public meeting in Livingston as well as throughout the official 45-day public comment period. “What we heard from people was tremendous passion and a strong sense of place for these areas in the Crazy Mountains,” says Forest Supervisor, Mary Erickson. This robust public input demonstrated that while there was general support for the WEMR and RCR portions of the proposal, there were many concerns and questions regarding the CMR exchange component. The released draft decision moves forward with the WEMR and RCR exchanges but will not make a decision on the CMR exchange component at this time. Forest officials determined that more time and consideration are needed regarding the CMR exchange before making a decision on that exchange.

Objections, including attachments, must be filed via mail, express delivery, or messenger service: (to Objection Reviewing Officer, USDA Forest Service, Northern Region, 26 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, MT 59804); FAX to (406) 329-3411; email to appeals-northern-regional-office@usda.gov or by hand-delivery Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays at USDA Forest Service, 26 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, MT 59804. Formats that will be accepted for electronically submitted comments are: Word, PDF, and/or Excel. The objection period ends at COB on Monday, January 25, 2021.

The environmental assessment, finding of no significant impact, draft decision notice, and supporting documentation are available online at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56687. Additional information regarding this action can be obtained from: Dee Closson, Realty Specialist, 406-599-7752, or dee.closson@usda.gov.

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Christmas

Festival 2020

Schedule of Events

During the course of all of these events, please do your part to stop the spread of Covid-19. Wear a mask when attending these events. Keep your distance - six feet from other people. Wash your hands often and use hand sanitizer. Cover your coughs and sneezes and stay home if you are sick! Spread out over the course of time, so that there are minimal people in each business and craft bazaar location at a time. We can be safe, but also have fun and enjoy the Christmas Spirit in Gardiner.

All events are subject to change. We will continue to evaluate and adapt to changing Covid-19 guidance and adjust as needed.

More details on the next page!For up to date info, please check out these resources:• Gardiner Community Newsletter published weekly • Event Page: https://www.visitgardinermt.com/item/743-gardiner-christmas-festival-2020

OngoingFacebook Gardiner Artists Christmas Marketplace

Ice Rink Open Dai ly 8am-8pmDrop in Hockey every Thursday at 6pm Holiday Hockey at Mammoth

Wednesday, December 16th2pm-8pm

Gardiner MarketLittle Viking Art Sale

Thursday, December 17th2pm-8pm

Gardiner MarketMoriah of the Watertribe Art Sale

Start ing on December 18thAl l Winter

Throughout GardinerBook Walk

Friday, December 18th6pm

Arch ParkKid’s Holiday Graham Cracker House Decorating

Saturday, December 19th6pm

TumbleweedFiesta Dinner Fundraiser for the Community Center

Saturday, December 19th3pm-8pm

Gardiner MarketCari Flochinni

Wednesday, December 23rd3pm-4pm

Wonder landLive Holiday Music

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Gardiner Christmas Festival 2020

Gardiner Artists Christmas Marketplace - Local Online ShoppingDon’t miss out on finding holiday goods, arts and crafts created by locals right here in Mammoth and Gardiner. Check out the Gardiner Artists Christmas Market page on Facebook to find one of a kind gifts while keeping your dollars local.https://www.facebook.com/Gardiner-Artists-Christmas-Marketplace-102207425061703

Post a Letter to Santa! Santa has placed a mailbox in front of the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce. Santa is playing it safe, but while staying at home at the North Pole, he will be returning letters received from Gardiner, so please remember to include your return address.

Holiday Hockey at Mammoth Come on up to the Mammoth Community Hockey Rink Located behind the Mammoth Community Center. The rink is open from 8am to 8pm daily and free of charge. Drop-in hockey is every Thursday at 6pm. Follow us at the Mammoth Community Hockey Rink page on Facebook for updates or email us at mammoth.skates@gmail.com with any questions.

DinoMart will be serving free hot beverages to people who come in to support artists hosted in their space. Drinks include coffee, hot cocoa or a cappuccino.

Little Viking Art reproduces watercolor paintings from the 80s and 90s on products such as tote bags, tea towels, greeting cards, stickers and more, with 100% of profits donated to cancer research. More details of the Little Viking Art story can be found on our website at littlevikingart.com. Little Viking Art will be set up at the Gardiner Market on Wednesday, December 16th from 2pm-8pm.

Moriah of the Watertribe Send a taste of the American West this Christmas with Yellowstone themed holiday cards. Moriah of the Watertribe will be set up at the Gardiner Market on Thursday, December 17th from 2pm-8pm.

Book Walk Tumbleweed Bookstore and Cafe has teamed up with local artist and author Elizabeth Mordensky for Gardiner’s first ever book walk. The featured book is “Can I Spend the Winter with You?”, an illustrated picture book about a young black bear who doesn’t wish to hibernate. The book follows him as he meets the other animals of the forest and learns what it takes to stay awake for winter. Starting at the bank, you can walk around town reading a couple pages of the book at each stop along the way. There is a map available on the Tumbleweed Facebook page. Bundle up and get out there! The walk will begin December 18th and remain up through the winter.

Kid’s Holiday Graham Cracker House Decorating EventThe amazing community of Gardiner has built 70 Graham Cracker houses, so now we can sit back and relax on that front. This annual event is kindly hosted by Yellowstone Forever and sponsored by Northwestern Energy.• Friday, December 18th (weather permitting)• Outside, at the Arch Park Pavilion, Gardiner, MT• Viewing the variety of structures built out of Graham Crackers by community members, starting at 5:30.

With Covid restriction, there will be a limit of 20 people in the area at one time. Masks are required to be worn by everyone.

• At 6:00 kids can pick out the “house” they want and place it in a provided box with supplied icing and candy. They will take it home for decorating to their heart”s delight.

• We will have a delivery option for those that prefer or need this (in the Gardiner area). Please feel free to take us up on this.we are happy to deliver. Email with your delivery information.

• There will be an insert with the box of decorating supplies that will have an email to submit photos of your “all decorated up” house. This will put your name in a Yellowstone Forever raffle drawing.

• Email: gchgardinermt@gmail.com

Fiesta Dinner - Gardiner Community Center FundraiserThere will be another fiesta fundraiser this Saturday, December 19th at the Tumbleweed Bookstore and Cafe. The Gardiner Community Center will receive 20% of profits from this event. This time we will be serving from 11am - 8pm. Check out the Tumbleweed Facebook page for new menu and ordering options.

Cari Flochinni Gardiner made natural soap made from bison tallow and organic olive oil. Super sudsy, ultra cleaning and yet leaves the skin oh so soft...an altered version of my dear old grandpappy’s recipe. Also offering his natural super moisturizing lotion! Colorful beaded earrings, bracelets, necklaces and bison leather earrings. Hand painted water color vinyl stickers. And feather hat clips, for any and all occasions! Cari will be at the Gardiner market on Saturday, December 19th from 3pm-8pm.

Live Holiday Music Zondra & Sara, an acoustic duo will once again be performing classic Christmas tunes on Wednesday, December 23rd from 3pm-4pm at Wonderland. Masks will be worn by musicians throughout their instrumental performance and capacity will be limited to 25 or less while following social distancing and mask requirements for a safe experience. Wonderland will be featuring appetizer specials.

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Open for BusinessThe following Gardiner Chamber of Commerce Members are open and welcome your business! To find more Gardiner information and trip planning resources please visit www.VisitGardinerMT.com. Support Gardiner's small businesses and break the chain today!

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Adventure & Activity CompaniesHot SpringsChico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa 406.333.4933Yellowstone Hot Springs 833.977.7464

FishingPark's Fly Shop 406.848.7314

Horseback Riding Hell's A Roarin' Outfitters 406.848.7578Rockin' HK Outfitters 406.333.4505Specimen Creek Outfitters 406.848.9164Wilderness Connection 406.848.7862Yellowstone Rough Riders 406.559.0969

Whitewater RaftingFlying Pig Adventure Co. 888.792.9193Montana Whitewater & Zipline 406.848.7398Paradise Adventure Co. 406.333.7183Wild West Rafting 406.848.2252Yellowstone Raft Co. 406.848.7777

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Private ToursAdventure Yellowstone 406.585.9041Big Sky Ebike Tours & Rentals 406.300.4706Big Wild Adventures 406.848.7000In Our Nature Guiding Service 406.579.3838Teton Backcountry Rentals 307.828.1885Walking Shadow Ecology 406.223.5967Wild Bear Adventures 303.907.9773Yellowstone Dreamin' Adventures 406.224.1599Yellowstone Guide 424.333.4682Yellowstone Hiking Guide 406.848.1144Yellowstone Insight 406.640.1164Yellowstone Photography Tours 406.579.7372Yellowstone Safari Co. & Yellowstone Llamas 406.586.1155Yellowstone Wild, LLC 406.224.0001Yellowstone's Wild World 406.641.0931Yellowstone Wolf Tracker 406.223.2152Yellowstone Wonders 406.224.3561Yellowstone Vacations 406.848.5171

Know that when you're dining in town this season you will likely experience a longer than normal wait time with limited options. On July 14th, four buildings were lost in a devastating fire, two of which were restaurants. The loss of the fire compounded with strained supply chains, staff shortages, record breaking visitation, and the spread of COVID-19 are all contributors to our stressed dining establishments. Our locals are doing their best to serve our community and visitors. We encourage you to pack your patience when enjoying our variety of excellent dining establishments in Gardiner this season and be gracious to our small community.

Please keep in mind that the following factors are effecting the daily schedule of restaurants:• Limited staffing• Supply chain disruptions/irregularities• Staff testing positive for COVID-19• Seasonal schedule adjustments

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON A DAILY BASIS.

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Paradise Perk 406-223-7393 7am-2pm 7am-2pm 7am-2pm 7am-2pm Closed Closed 7am-2pmGrizzly Grille Breakfast Burritos on Wed-Sat

The Rusty Rail Yellowstone Mine 406-848-7336 12pm-10pm 12pm-10pm 12pm-10pm 12pm-10pm 12pm-10pm 12pm-10pm 12pm-10pm

Tumbleweed Bookstore & Café 406-848-2225 8am-3pm 8am-3pm 8am-3pm 8am-3pm 8am-3pm 8am-3pm 8am-3pm

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Wonderland Café & Lodge 406-223-1914 7am-8pm 7am-8pm 7am-8pm 7am-8pm 7am-8pm 7am-11am 7am-8pm

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Yellowstone Grill 406-848-9433 7am-2pm 7am-2pm 7am-2pm 7am-12pm 7am-12pm Closed 7am-2pm Breakfast only on Saturdays & SundaysYellowstone Pizza Company 406-848-9991 Closed 12pm-8pm 12pm-8pm 12pm-8pm 12pm-8pm 12pm-8pm 12pm-8pm

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Chico 406-333-4933 Dining Room, Saloon & Poolside Grill individual schedules available on website: www.chicohotsprings.com/dining

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406 Lodge 406.848.9956A Stone's Throw 406.223.1419A Sunny Slope Lodge 406.223.7939Absaroka Lodge 406.848.7414B Bar Ranch 406.848.7729Cabin by the River 406.848.7229Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa 406.333.4933Creekside at Yellowstone 406.838.2108Diamond Bar Heart Guest Cabin 406.848.2388Gardiner Guest House B&B 406.848.9414Hillcrest Cottages 406.848.7353Jardine Retreat 406.220.2201Johnstad's Bed & Breakfast and Log Cabin 406.333.9003Little Trail Creek Cabins 406.223.8595Danu's House of the Silver Forest 406.838.2367Murray Hotel 406.222.1350North Entrance Vacation Rentals 406.223.2594Paradise Gateway B&B & Vacation Home 406.333.4063Park Hotel 406.223.7007Reedfly Farm 406.228.5448Rockin' Y Vacation Rental 406.223.3150Rocky Mountain RV Park & Cabins 406.848.7251

Sage Lodge 855.400.0505Smith Family Ranch 406.848.7477The Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone 406.848.7311The Roosevelt Hotel - Yellowstone 406.209.4954Travelodge of Gardiner at Yellowstone Park 406.848.7520Upriver Yellowstone Cabin 406.640.9000US Forest Service - Gardiner District 406.848.7375Wonderland Cafe & Lodge 406.224.2001Yellowstone Basin Inn 406.848.7080Yellowstone Big Rock Inn 406.848.9435Yellowstone Condos & Suites 406.262.0880Yellowstone Destinations 406.848.9270Yellowstone Gateway Inn 406.848.7100Yellowstone National Park Lodges 307.344.7311Yellowstone Park Riverfront Cabins 406.570.4500Yellowstone Riverbend Cabin 406.449.0222Yellowstone River Motel 406.848.7303Yellowstone Riverside Cottages 406.848.7719Yellowstone RV Park & Campground 406.848.7496Yellowstone Suites Bed & Breakfast 406.848.7937Yellowstone Super 8 406.848.7401Yellowstone's Treasure Cabins 406.595.7954Yellowstone Village Inn 406.848.7417

Shopping & ServicesArt Galleries, Framing & Art ClassesYellowstone Wild the Gallery 406.240.6968Elk River Art Studio & Gallery 406.848.9449Blue Bison Art 406.223.2751

AutomotiveConoco - Town Station 406.848.7742Yellowstone Dino Lube 406.848.9401Yellowstone Park Service Stations 406.848.7333

Banks & Credit UnionsBank of the Rockies 406.333.9009First Interstate Bank 406.848.7474Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union 307.344.7974

Chirpractors & Massage TherapistsStone Gate Chiropractic 406.425.2421Zondra Skertich, Licensed Massage Therapist 406.220.2201

Cleaning ServicesHouse of Clean Inc 800.223.5082Industrial Towel & Cover Supply 406.222.1131

Computer & Internet ServicesYellowstone Media Design 406.848.7535

Food & Beverage ServicesLehrkinds Coca Cola Bottling Co. 406.586.2029

EventsBig Bear Stampede September 11, 2021Upper Yellowstone Roundup Association Yellowstone International Arts Festival 406.599.8728

Gifts/Gear/Clothes/ShoesGardiner Gifts & Sweets 406.848.7011Kellem's Montana Saddlery 406.848.7776Paradise Adventure Co. 406.333.7183Yellowstone Forever 406.848.2400Yellowstone General Stores 406.586.7593

Grocery StoresGardiner Market 406.848.7524

Hunting ServicesMontana Guide Service 406.848.7265

Job ServicesAmazing Temps 406.600.8254

LandromatsNorth Entrance Washtub 406.848.9870

Medical ServicesBear Hearing Solutions 406.333.2547Livingston Healthcare 406.222.3541Medcor Inc - Mammoth Clinic 307.344.7965

Non-Profit OrganizationsAbsaroka Beartooth Wilderness Foundation 406.524.1944Bear Creek Council 406.248.1154Child Care Connections 406.587.1682Electric Peak Arts Council Gardiner Community Library 406.848.7835Gardiner Food Pantry 307.344.9006Greater Gardiner Community Council 406.848.1883Greater Yellowstone Coalition 406.586.1593Little People's Learning Center 307.344.9011MSU Park County Extension 406.222.4156North Yellowstone Education Foundation 406.223.5967Stafford Animal Shelter 406.222.2111

PharmaciesGardiner Pharmacy 406.848.9430

Press/Publications/Radio/InternetGardiner Mammoth FM Association 406.223.1037Livingston Enterprise 406.222.2000Outlaw Partners 406.995.2055Outside Bozeman 406.582.8068Yellowstone Media Design 406.224.0270

Real Estate ServicesERA Landmark Western Land 406.222.8700Jon Ellen Snyder 406.223.8700Lori Hamilton - Realtor 406.223.1079

UtilitiesAmerigas 406.848.7271Gardiner Park County Water & Sewer 406.848.7734Gateway Hose Company 406.848.7350Hepburn Electric LLC 406.641.0172Northwestern Energy 406.582.4637Story Distributing 406.548.7710

As a service to our members the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce is committed to running our new Open for Business section in the Gardiner Community Newsletter until further notice in regards to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

If you are a Gardiner Chamber of Commerce Member and your business was missed or the information is incorrect, this was not intentional. Please call the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce at 406-848-7971 or email executivedirector@gardinerchamber.com, to be included in next week’s edition of the Gardiner Community Newsletter. Your listing on this page is free.

If you would like to join the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce please find our 2020 Membership Application here or email Terese Petcoff at executivedirector@gardinerchamber.com for more information.

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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: Mass time: 11:00am Adult Education: 9:30am

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

Paradise Valley Community Church (1772 East River Rd, Pray)Sunday: Church Services 10:30am

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

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

Community Services & CommitteesAA Meeting: Wednesdays @ 7pm at St. William’s Catholic Church. Contact 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 Gardiner 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/

Electric Peak Arts Council Meeting: Sept-May, 1st 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. 406-848-7971

Gardiner Community Library Currently closed. Free book exchange on covered porch.406-848-7835.

Gardiner Food Pantry: Tuesdays from 1pm-6pm. 307-344-9006 Linda Gray.

Gardiner-Park County Water & Sewer District Board Meeting: 2nd Tuesday @ 6pm at the District Office at 430C Main Street

Gardiner Resort Area District Monthly meeting is held every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Gardiner Visitor Center.

Gardiner School Board Meeting: 2nd Wednesdays @ 6pm November - March, 7pm April-October in the Gardiner School Library.

Gateway Hose Company:Board of Trustees December 14 @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, contact information, good taste and to prevent defamation.

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