LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 15th, 2017 Edition #7

Thank you to everyone who attended the taco dinner, silent auction, and dance fundraiser for Gardiner FFA on Friday February 10th. A special thanks to the Best Western for sponsoring rooms for the band as well as the silent auction! Don’t miss Bear Creek Council’s 30th Jardine Ski Run, Sunday, February 26th, 1:00pm. Registration 12-12:50pm. Carpool, follow signs from Jardine. Adult $7.00 donation, children 12 & under $3.00. Adult and children’s races. Food, FUN, Prizes. Questions: Jeanne 406-223-0141, Phil 307-344-5237. Yellowstone Pizza Company will be closing after Sunday Feb 19th. Locals get a 10% discount. Open Wed thru Sunday 4-8:30. Check our Facebook page for daily specials. 848-9991. The 2017 Yellowstone Story Slam is tonight Wednesday, February 15th from 6pm-8pm at the Yellowstone Grill. Listen to stories and share one of your own. Loosely based off "The Moth" podcast (http://themoth.org/radio). It's a great way to get to know other folks in the community. It's time to bust out those chili recipes! Gardiner's Annual Chomp and Stomp will be held on Saturday, February 18th at the Gardiner Community Center. Doors open at 6:30pm. Come enjoy live bluegrass and eat your heart out while voting for the next chili champion. Cost is $8. It is free to enter your chili by calling or texting Anna at 406-223-2751. Hey, here’s something to think about. Instead of complaining about problems with weight loss, smoking, fears, phobias, anxieties or chronic pain, face them with hypnotherapy. Take control and move on! Mindful Therapy, located in Bozeman, can help you achieve the results you want with whatever issue your mind has conjured up. Contact us at 406-404- 6463, leave a message and we happily get back to you. Free phone consultation available to discuss whatever your needs are. And you thought we were gone forever! Doug Bell, Kelly StermitzBell. Heating, refrigeration & appliance repair. Phone: 406-823-9262. Get your furnace or boiler tuned up from a local business (Emigrant, MT). $60/hour, no travel charges. I install efficient LG heat pumps. Google: Hold Rawlins Repair for more info. If it works, fix it!! The Spay Neuter Project will hold two “Fixer-Upper” Spay Neuter Clinics. We offer donation-based spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations to those who cannot get their animals altered at their local vet: Gardiner Community Center, Saturday, March 4th and Park County Fairgrounds (Livingston), Sunday, March 5th. Call now (406) 222-2134. Appointments are necessary. Help with stray and feral cats is available. Please call with questions or for infor-mation on other services available to support the health of our animal and human populations. Support from a Gardiner Resort Tax Grant is available to residents of the Gardiner resort tax district. 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 Chamber of Commerce serves our community through developing local tourism while endorsing the stewardship of the Yellowstone Ecosystem.

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BRIEF HISTORY OF MONTANA Native Americans were the first inhabitants of the area to become known as the state of Montana. Tribes include the Crows in the south central region, the Cheyenne in the southeastern part of the state, the Blackfeet, Assiniboine and Gros Ventres in the central and northcentral area and the Kootenai and Salish in the western sector. The Pend d'Oreille were found around Flathead Lake, and the Kalispel occupied the western moun-tains. The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806 was the first group of white explorers to cross Montana. Hard on the heels of the expedition arrived the fur trappers and traders. Trappers brought alcohol, disease and a new economic system to native populations. The fur trade was mostly over by the 1840's due to dwindling supplies of beaver, and the loss of popularity of the beaver hat. Roman Catholic missionaries followed the trappers into Montana. They established Saint Mary's Mission in the Bitterroot Valley, thought to be the first permanent settlement in Montana. They also promoted agriculture and built a sawmill. The discovery of gold brought many prospectors into the area in the 1860's, and Montana became a territory in 1864. The rapid influx of people led to boomtowns that grew rapidly and declined just as quickly when the gold ran out. As more and more white people came into the area, Indians lost access to their traditional hunting grounds and conflicts grew. The Sioux and Cheyenne were victorious in 1876 at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce won a battle in the Big Hole Basin (1877). Yet, in the end, the Indians could not hold out against the strength of the United States army. Miners weren't the only early settlers in Montana. Cattle ranches began flourishing in western valleys during the 1860's as demand for beef in the new mining communities increased. After 1870 open-range cattle operations spread across the high plains, taking advantage of the free public-domain land. During the 1880's railroads crossed Montana, and the territory became a state in 1889. Hardrock mining also began at this time. Butte became famous when silver and copper were discovered. The Anaconda Copper Company, owned by Marcus Daly, became one of the world's largest copper mining companies and exercised inordinate influence in the state. Cattle and sheep ranches continued to take advantage of Montana's abundant grasslands. Passage of the Enlarged Homestead Act in 1909 brought tens of thousands of homestead farmers into the state looking for inexpensive land. Wheat farming was popu-lar until an extended drought, and a drop in market prices after World War I, ruined many farmers. The home-stead "bust" forced many farmers to abandon Montana. Montana's post-World War I depression extended through the 1920s and right into the Great Depression of the 1930s. Then President Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal" brought relief to the state in the form of various projects and agencies: the building of Fort Peck Dam; the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC); the Works Projects Administration (WPA); the Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA). These "alphabet agencies" mark the first real dependence of the state on federal spending in the 20th century -- a reliance that would build through the century. As across the nation, World War II broke the hold of the Great Depression on Montana. The war brought additional federal monies to the state, but drew young people into the service and into wartime industries on the West Coast. The result-ant wartime dislocation changed Montana forever. Post-war or "modern" Montana (1945-2000) has been characterized by a slow shift from an economy that relies on the extraction of natural resources to one that is service-based. Such traditional industries as copper, petroleum, coal, and timber have suffered wild market fluctuations and unstable employment patterns. Agriculture -- while dependent on weather, a declining workforce, and international markets -- has remained Montana's primary industry throughout the era. After 1970 tourism supplanted mining as the state's second largest industry. This era also saw the important shift in the state's transportation system from railroads to cars, trucks and highways. Montana post-war politics has been keyed by some remarkable national politi-cians: James E. Murray; Mike Mansfield; Lee Metcalf; Pat Williams. Montanans, more conservative on the state level, frequently have split their legislative houses and sought only moderate change. An excep-tion was the passage of a new state constitution in 1972 -- one which placed more responsibility on the individual voter and made significant strides to protect the Montana environment. Some observers say that much of subsequent Montana history can be seen as the working out of that 1972 constitution. Montana's post-war society has evolved significantly during the "modern" era. Still predominantly white, it has experi-enced the building of bridges with Indian communi-ties, the acceptance of ethnic immigrants, the develop-ment of a Hutterite network, and the emergence of white-supremacist cells. Population fluctuations cost Montana a U.S. House seat in the 1990s and have kept the total population under 900,000. Population shifts have loaded Montana's people in the western one-third of the state and "emptied out" eastern Montana's vast spaces. While some national observers consider Mon-tana a part of America's "cultural outback," many Montanans pride themselves on their strong spirit of community, their close contact with the environment, and their fundamental "sense of place." The debate continues.

FOR SALE For Sale: 2007 Chevy Tahoe, V-8 5.3, 4WD, 140,000m, great condition, third roll seating, one owner, non-smoker, no pets. $10,500. 406.223.5804. For Sale: Established Gardiner business for sale. Call Dave at 406-600-5707. For Sale – Display cases and magazine racks. Located at the Chamber of Commerce 216 Park St. 848-7971.

Story Slam - February 15

Chomp & Stomp - February 18

EPAC Barn Dance - March 17

Park to Paradise - May 6

Hell’s A-Roarin’ Horse Drive - May 27

Gardiner Rodeo - June 16 & 17

2017 Events

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

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HELP WANTED Help wanted: I am in need of someone to clean 3 vacation rentals (all in the same location, apartment style units) and I also need that person to open, close & perform light cleaning in the laundromat beginning May 1. Please contact Erica at 406-223-9936 Or by email at cwe2015@hotmail.com Pay is negotiable. Do you want some extra spending money??? Riverside Cottages is hiring part time housekeeping now through the Spring. Come by and see us at 521 Scott St. for an application. We look forward to meeting you. Yellowstone Forever is recruiting for Seasonal Warehouse Associates. Come work with a fun and active team who support our educational Park Stores with inventory. These positions work in our warehouse and drive deliveries throughout the park from Mid-March thru September. To see details for this and other jobs, go to www.yellowstone.org/jobs. You can apply online too! The Absaroka Lodge and Yellowstone Big Rock Inn in Gardiner, is seeking F/T & P/T seasonal front desk and housekeeping help. To apply call 406-848-7414 or send an email to ablodge@aol.com The Gardiner Market is hiring a full-time, year-round Front End Manager. Opening shifts required so reliability and timeliness are essential. Duties include helping customers, managing/training staff, ordering inventory, plus other duties as needed. Pay DOE. Benefits include vacation, holidays, discount, and employer-paid health insurance. Apply online at gardinermarket.com/jobs or pick up an application at the store. Help Wanted: The Yellowstone Mine Restaurant is hiring for the following year round positions – full time or part time morning and night cooks and dishwashers. Please apply in person 8am-10am or 4pm-6pm.

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GIVE THEM A BREAK! FWP URGES SHED HUNTERS TO HOLD OFF UNTIL SPRING (BOZEMAN, Mont.)—Winter can be a tough time for us humans, whether struggling with a pesky cold or digging out from the latest snowstorm. Now imagine what it’s like for Montana’s elk population. It’s an especially stressful time for elk, with deep snow and limited food options. That’s why Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking shed hunters and other recreationists to give elk their space until the snow melts and the animals are less stressed. Shed hunting has become increasingly popular in re-cent years and more competitive. In some cases, that has led individuals to try to get a head start by run-ning elk through trees to break off antlers or to tres-pass on Montana’s Wildlife Management Areas where elk find sanctuary this time of year (most do not open until noon on May 15). Both are illegal. Snowmobilers, skiers, and snowshoers should avoid areas where elk are bedded down. It is safest to admire them at a distance. Finally, many elk often come down to lowlands and might be found near homes. It’s critical that dogs be kept on a leash when elk are present. Dogs can cause serious injury or kill animals much larger than them-selves. The stress of a chase alone can eventually lead to the death of the animal. And of course, pets can be injured or killed while attempting to take down an animal big or small. Dog owners might be cited for permitting a dog to harass wildlife.

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REAL ESTATE UPCOMING MEETINGS The monthly meeting of the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, February 16th at noon, upstairs at the Visitor Center. Public Welcome. The monthly meeting of the Gardiner CVB board will be held on Thursday, February 16th at 10:00am, upstairs at the Visitor Center. Public Welcome.

Extra wide double-wide home manufactured November 2012. 1535 sq. ft. Excellent condition. Open concept with vaulted ceiling, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths; master bedroom has large walk-in closet and spacious bath. Large kitchen and pantry. Well insulat-ed. 13 Sphinx Mobil Park, 11 miles from Yellowstone Park. From original owner, $115,000.00. (406) 599-3831 or (406) 848-9173 between 5 and 7 pm MST.

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AA Meetings: Wednes-day @ 7pm at St. Wil-liam’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 Coun-cil Meeting: Sept-May, 1st Wednesday @ 5:30pm in the Gardiner High School Library.

G-Town Thrift Store Saturdays 1-7pm located at the Community Church 318 W. Main St. Gardiner Chamber of Commerce / Visitor Center: Weds, Feb 8, 9am-3pm Closed Thurs, Feb 9th through Sun, Feb 12th Mon, Feb 13, 9am-5pm Tues, Feb 14, 9am-5pm Weds, Feb 15, 9am-5pm Thurs, Feb 16, 9am-5pm Fri, Feb 17—Closed Monthly 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 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 Wednes-days @ 6pm in the Gardi-ner School Conference Room. Gateway Hose Company: Board of Trustees Meeting March 13, 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 Out-reach 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

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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,

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Gardiner Baptist Church Sundays:

Worship 11am Lunch 12noon, All welcome

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 11:00am

Gardiner Community Church: Sundays

9:15am Sunday School 10:15am Worship Service

Bible Studies Throughout the

community during the week, contact Pastor Dave Gable

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 dur ing 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