LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 1st, 2017 Edition #5

Come support Gardiner FFA Friday, February 10th! During the basketball games, a silent auction, including FFA hired hands, will be held outside the gym. A taco dinner will be in the multi-purpose room from 6-8 pm at $5/person, with 6 and under free (basketball concessions will still be available). After the basketball games conclude, come dance to music played a duo from Montana Rose in the multi-purpose room! 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. 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 information 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. The Gardiner Speech and Drama team would like to extend our sincere thanks to the community members who took time on January 21st to judge and support our team. We could not have held the Divisional tournament without high quality judging you provided. So again, we thank you. Many coaches from visiting schools complimented the caliber of our judges, not only at the Divisional meet, but also again at the State meet in Havre. We would also like to thank Xanterra and the parents of our team members for all the tasty food you provided the coaches and judges. It was quite a buffet! With all your support, our team was able to perform at their highest, winning the Class C Divisional and Class C State team titles in both Speech and Drama. Congratulations to the Gardiner Speech and Drama teams for winning the state championship in both speech and drama this year. Good job! 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. Public Meeting Notice: The Gardiner Resort Area District Board of Directors will be holding their month-ly meeting on February 14th 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.

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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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Join the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce, MSU Park County Extension, and Job Service Livingston for a sector partnership informational meeting on February 13, 2017 at 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Gardiner High School multipurpose room. Sector partnerships have been growing in scope and increas-ing positive impacts for employers across the country for over a decade. As the economy and businesses continue to feel pressure from regional tourism growth, a local sector partnership can be a place for employers to collectively address issues related to competitiveness and growth; provide a single table at which to work with multiple public partners; and an opportunity to help create solutions to pressing issues. Come and learn about sector partnerships and whether this approach might be a good fit you. Contact Katie at 599-4822 or Meagan at 222-0520 with questions. I am a buyer of Montana history. Maps, Yellow-stone Park, Tokens, Beer Trays, Mining Ribbons, Horr MT, Books, Old Montana signs and plenty more. www.montanapicker.com. Call David 579-3500. The Gardiner Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Information Center will be having irregular hours for the next few weeks. Every week the hours will be posted on the back page of this newsletter. This week we will be closed all day on Friday. Next week we will be closed all day Thursday and Friday. February 2nd is Groundhog day. If the groundhog sees his shadow, we get 6 more weeks of winter.

Chomp & Stomp - February 11

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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Public Comment Sought on Proposed Telecommunications Infrastructure at Mount Washburn & Other Park Areas MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park seeks comments from the public on a proposed project to construct an antenna mounting structure at the Mount Washburn Fire Lookout that would improve poor telecommunications services at the Old Faithful, Grant, Lake, and Canyon developed areas. At Canyon, this project would provide better cellular service in the developed area and limit spillover into the backcountry. The project would also improve safety for park workers and visitors; reduce the number of antennas attached to the exterior of the historic fire lookout; and increase the availability of cellular telecommunications that currently limits park operations, visitor safety, and visitor experience. The project would include the following components: Mount Washburn Relocate multiple antennas currently attached to the historic fire lookout building to the new mounting structure. Construct a new antenna support structure around the east, north, and west sides of the existing fire lookout. Build new underground vaults to conceal new point-to-point microwave antennas. Replace the existing offsite diesel generator with a propane generator that would provide reliable and environmen-

tally safe backup electrical power. Relocate old, buried electrical service with new electrical service. The new service would be buried in the existing

Chittenden Road from the existing generator shed to the fire lookout. Canyon Install a new tower and equipment room at the existing telecommunication site near the maintenance building. The new tower will support new cellular antennas and one point-to-point microwave antenna. The new tower will be hidden from the public’s view. Lake Install a new tower and equipment room at an existing telecommunications site near the Fishing Bridge Junction and

the Lake developed area. The new tower will support one point-to-point microwave antenna The new tower will be hidden from the public’s view. Grant Install one point-to-point microwave antenna on an existing tower at an existing telecommunication site.

During construction, efforts would be made to allow public access on the trail to the Mt. Washburn summit and the Mt. Washburn Fire Lookout. Portions of the Mt. Washburn trail near the south side of the summit could be closed temporarily when construction activities pose a hazard to the public. During these closures, the remaining portions of the trail would remain open. The fire lookout and public restrooms could be closed for extended periods of time during the construction. The trail accessing the lookout from the Chittenden parking area could be temporarily closed to the public to allow for construction equipment access and to secure the construction area. Public comments will be collected until March 2, 2017, on the Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website, https://parkplanning.nps.gov/mtwashburn. Drawings and three-dimensional images of the proposed project are posted on this site and provide more details. This proposal is consistent with the 2008 Wireless Communications Services Plan. A Categorical Exclusion would be prepared for any changes requiring additional National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) compliance. Yellowstone is also consulting with the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office on the proposed design.

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HELP WANTED 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 Join our team and don those yellow gloves in Yellow-stone! Year around position as an Office Custodian availa-ble at Mammoth Hot Springs. Please apply online at http://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/JoinOurTeam. AA/EOE M/F/Disabled/Veterans

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 custom-ers, managing/training staff, ordering inventory, plus other duties as needed. Pay DOE. Benefits include vacation, holi-days, discount, and employer-paid health insurance. Apply online at gardinermarket.com/jobs or pick up an application at the store. Yellowstone Gateway Inn is seeking full or part time housekeepers. Call (406) 848-7100 or stop by the office. Ask for Michael or Doug. Custodian Wanted: Gardiner School is looking for some-one hard-working to fill a full-time year-round custodial position. Benefits upon eligibility (insurance, retirement, and leave). Wage TBD. This would be an evening shift during the school year and day shift in the summers. Contact Tom Nelson at tnelson@gardiner.org or call the school, (406-848-7563), for additional information. 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 ap-ply in person 8am-10am or 4pm-6pm.

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FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

For Sale: 2007 Chevy Tahoe, V-8 5.3, 140,000m, great condition, third roll seating, one owner, non-smoker, no pets. $10,500. 406.223.5804. For Sale – Display cases and magazine racks. Located at the Chamber of Commerce 216 Park St. 848-7971. We have a 1991 Jayco 5th Wheel 35 foot Trailer for sale. Good condition. Only about 2000 miles traveled on the road. $5500.00 or best offer. Please call 406.333.4063.

Beautifully remodeled, spacious 1917 stucco 3,057 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath home in Livingston, MT. Lots and lots of light throughout. Gleaming hardwood floors, new maple cabinets, new stainless appliances, awesome locally made concrete counters, 9 ft ceil-ings. Show off your art collection in large living room. Desirable, convenient location. Sunny south-west facing lower level bedroom and family room. Exquisitely tiled bathrooms. Fresh paint, underground sprinklers, shop garage. $329,000. Alex Russell, Realtor. 406-580-5047. McCaw and Company Real Estate, Broker, Bozeman, MT.

Wild & Scenic Rivers Process, Initial Steps, Out for Review The Wild & Scenic Rivers Process Just One of Many, Initial Inventory, Definitions Out for Review

Bozeman, MT – The Wild and Scenic Rivers Process, including definitions for Outstanding Remarkable Values (ORV’s) and the Region of Comparison is out for review thru March 3, 2017. The Wild and Scenic Rivers process, along with the Wilderness process (which will be forth-coming later in 2017) is one of many that ultimately gets folded into the larger Forest Plan Revision process taking place on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Forest Plan Revision is the overarching document that guides manage-ment direction on the Forest for the next decade or more. “The public is invited to review and provide feedback on the wild and scenic rivers Outstanding Re-markable Values and Region of Comparison criteria. Out-standing Remarkable value definitions start from our regu-lations and then are able to be customized to the local set-ting,” said Virginia Kelly, Forest Plan Revision Team Leader. “The Region of Comparison is a context or area of land in which to examine the rivers on national forest system lands determining what is remarkable within that context.” The Wild and Scenic Rivers process will be cov-ered briefly in public meetings and opportunities will exist later in the spring to provide feedback on the proposed eligible rivers as the process gets further along. Feedback is best provided by visiting the interactive mapping system online and reviewing the rivers and then submitting feed-back electronically at: cgplanrevision@fs.fed.us or by mail or hand delivery to: Custer Gallatin National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Attn: Forest Plan Revision, 10 E Babcock, P.O. Box 130, Bozeman, MT 59771. Please ad-dress feedback: Wild & Scenic River Feedback. Public Meetings are set across the Custer Gal-latin National Forest from Feb – April 2017 – additional information can be found online www.fs.usda.gov/custergallatin and click on Forest Plan Revision and Public Involvement. Virtual opportunities are also available on select dates through the following link: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/cgpm-1000/. For further information visit www.fs.usda.gov/custergallatin, follow the Custer Gallatin National Forest Facebook page, Twitter @GallatinNF and @CusterNF and make sure to subscribe to the mailing list by email-ingcgplanrevision@fs.fed.us, calling 406-587-6735 or opt-ing in online.

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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, Feb1, 9am-5pm Thurs, Feb 2, 9am-5pm Friday, Feb 3, Closed Closed Sat & Sun Mon, Feb 6, 9am-5pm Tues, Feb 7, 9am-5pm Weds, Feb 8, 9am-3pm Closed Thurs, Feb 9th through Sun, Feb 12th 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: January 16, 2017 @ 7pm 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

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

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