LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 5th, 2017 Edition #14

For Sale: 2005 Jayco Eagle All Season Trailer - $11,500 obo. Queen, Twin & Single Bed, Kitchen, Dinning Area, Living Area Full Bathroom, Slide out and Awing. Lots of Storage Areas. Really Good Shape. Call 406-223-2418 for more info. I am looking for housing for 2-3 nights per week, April-August. Ideal for someone looking to make a bit of extra money who lives in Gardiner! Please call Ellen, 248-568-2151. Back by popular demand: please join us for the 7th Annual Early Bird Sale at Kellem’s Montana Saddlery on Saturday, April 8, where early birds get the best discount! 6-7am = 40% off; 7-8am = 30% off; 8-9am = 20% off. (Does not include saddles, tack, chaps, chinks and consignments, but does include every-thing else, as well as new arrivals and already discounted stuff.) Breakfast served until we run out. (Another reason to be early!) Special drawing for anyone wearing their jammies and slippers. 5% of the proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Gardiner Rodeo Club. Mark your Calendars!! The Gardiner Earth Day Celebration will be on Saturday, April 22nd !! This year’s event will be held at Arch Park and includes free trash disposal (see the GGCC ad), community cleanup, compost giveaway, recycling opportunities, a community BBQ, clothing exchange, kids activities, educational speakers, and live music. To learn more or volunteer, check out the most up to date information at www.facebook.com/GardinerEarthDay or call 307-344-5566. Yellowstone Federal Credit Union will be closed the afternoon of Wednesday, April 12th, beginning at 1 p.m. for computer maintenance and software upgrades. We will re-open on Thursday, April 13 th at 9:30 a.m. Please plan accordingly—we are sorry for any inconvenience. Federally insured by NCUA. The Yellowstone Mine will be closed from Friday 4/7/17 till Monday at 5pm 4/10/17. The Rusty Rail will remain open normal hours. The Monthly Gardiner CVB meeting will be held on Thursday, April 13th at 4:30pm. Upstairs at the Chamber Visitor Center. Public Welcome.

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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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LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ...continued from page 1 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 ta-ble. Leave message if no answer. Now taking reservations for May 6th. Flea Market. 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.

Public Meeting Notice: The Gardiner Resort Area District Board of Directors will be holding their monthly meeting on April 11th at 7:00 PM upstairs at the Gardiner Visitor Center, located at 216 Park Street, Gardiner, Montana. The public is welcome to attend. For further information go to www.gardinerresorttax.com. Free Celebrating Earth Day. GGCC will haul your abandoned refrigerator, stove, tires or other stuff littering your yard on 4/22/2017. Call 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 406-223-7333 by 4/20/2017 for pick up. 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. Gardiner Gateway Project Update: The Gardiner Gateway Project will resume work on April 10th. Weekly meetings will resume on Mondays at 5:30 at

2017 EventsEarth Day Celebration - April 22

Snoopy Fun Run - April 29

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

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HELP WANTED Yellowstone Super 8 has an immediate opening for a housekeeper—maybe just until your summer job kicks in? Must be strong and fit for the work. And full or part time Front Desk person to begin training for this summer, quite possibly longer, must be strong and fit and knowledgeable about Yellowstone. Ask for Judy, 406-848-7401 or email to super8@wispwest.net or stop in person. Little People's Learning Center is seeking quali-fied applicants for our Infant Room, Preschool, and Director positions. Candidates must have a passion for early childhood field and past experience in childcare. Schedule: full time. Rate of Pay: $10/hour DOE. Immediate start. Contact Little People's Learning Center: 307-344-9011. 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. Positions available at the Gardiner Public School for the 2017-2018 school year: If interested, please send an e-mail or letter of interest to JT Stroder, District Superintendent. jtstroder@gardiner.org Basketball – Boys: Head, JV, Jr. High head, Jr. High Asst., Elem. head, Elem. Asst. Basketball – Girls: Head, JV, Jr. High head, Jr. High Asst. Elem. head, Elem. Asst. Football: Head, JV, Jr. High head, Jr. High head, Jr. High Asst. Volleyball: JV, Class C, Jr. High head, Jr. High Asst Speech & Drama: Head and Assistant (2 positions). Advisors: Elementary Program Swimming Instructor, Youth in Government, United Way Coordinator, Expedition Yellowstone Coordinator, Explore Yellowstone Coordinator, Explore Yellowstone Assistant. Help Wanted at Yellowstone Basin Inn for summer hospitality positions from May 1 to October 21: Front Desk/Housekeeping Supervisor and Guest Services Support Staff. For info and how to apply visit: http://www.yellowstonebasininn.com/employment-opportunities.htm.

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 ques-tions, you should apply to be a Visitor Infor-mation 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.

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REAL ESTATE Extra wide double-wide home manufactured No-vember 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 insulated. 13 Sphinx Mobil Park, 11 miles from Yellow-stone Park. From original owner, $125,000.00. (406) 599-3831 or (406) 848-9173 between 5 and 7 pm MST.

The Custer Gallatin National Forest Plan Revision Bozeman Public Meeting April 3 – 4, 2017

• Monday, April 3 from 5:30 – 7:45 p.m. and

• Tuesday, April 4 from 1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. & Quick Summary 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Larkspur Ballroom, (2023 Commerce Way, Bozeman) The Custer Gallatin National Forest Plan Revision team is wrapping up the first set of public meetings for 2017 in developing the revised plan. The final meeting of this set will be held in Bozeman April 3-4 a couple virtual opportunities also remain. AGENDA: The meetings offer a couple different involvement options:

• Evening public meeting, with a presentation and short exercise sta-tions from 5:30 - 7:45 p.m. April 3

• Half-day, more in-depth collaborative session, April 4 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. focusing on building desired conditions or vision for the future of forest. Hosted in small group conversations. This meet-ing will also have a short session at the end covering the Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers process (approx. 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.)

A quick summary or re-cap session will be held immediately after the collaborative session from approximately 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. based on what information was heard throughout the day and previous even-ing. This session is only a summary session hitting highlights.

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Hyalite Spring Closure Provides Popular Non-Motorized Opportu-nities, Clean-Up Day, May 7 Bozeman, MT – April 1 – May 15 marks the annual spring closure of Hyalite Road to motorized use at the mouth of the canyon. Each year the Hyalite Road is closed for six weeks during the spring break-up period as the road sub-grade thaws and becomes saturated with snowmelt. As one of the most popular recreation desti-nations in Montana, Hyalite receives an overwhelming amount of traffic and the asphalt road is unable to sup-port the repeated motorized use during the spring thaw which causes additional surface cracking and pot-holes. This transition period provides a great opportunity to clean-up Hyalite, Bozeman’s well-loved back-yard. It also provides an opportunity for non-motorized recreational pursuits during the spring season. “Hikers, bikers, runners and other recreationists all enjoy and look forward to experiencing Hyalite in a differ-ent way during this 1.5 month closure,” said Corey Lewellen, Acting Bozeman District Ranger. “The plowing and winter access provides a fantastic winter opportunity. We are thankful to Gallatin County and Friends of Hyalite for their community involvement helping continue to keep Hyalite plowed.” Over 20,000 visitors a month explore Hyalite during the winter, and more than of 40,000 a month during the summer. That makes Hyalite one of the most sought after destinations in Montana. With all that love from recreationists, it is also important to take care of our backyard treasure. Friends of Hyalite, a local non-profit providing support, conservation and year-round recreational opportunities in Hyalite will be hosting a clean-up day on Sunday, May 7. Volun-teers are needed to help clean up along the road, trail-heads, parking lots and other heavily used areas. We need your continued support to help keep Hyalite en-joyable to all. Muddy and snowy road and trail conditions still persist on the majority of the Custer Gallatin National For-est. Please take necessary safety pre-cautions and be prepared for rapidly changing weather situations.

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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: Wednesday 3/29, 9am-5p Thursday 3/30, 9am-5p Friday 3/31, 9am-3pm Closed Weekends Monday 4/3, 9am-5pm Tuesday 4/4, 9am-5pm Wednesday 4/5 9am-5p 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 Wednesdays @ 6pm in the Gardiner School Conference Room. Gateway Hose Company: Board of Trustees Meeting April 17, 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