LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The monthly meeting of the Gardiner Chamber CVB committee will be Thursday, July 14th at 10:00am upstairs at the Visitor Information Center. Public Notice: The Gardiner Area Resort Board will not be holding a meeting in July. The board will reconvene in August. Found – Scope at Slough Creek. Come identify at the Gardiner Chamber / Visitory Information Center. 216 Park St. 848-7971. First Interstate Bank will be extending our banking hours beginning on Monday July 18, to Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. FDIC insured. Equal housing lender. Dr. Carson Durr DC, Stone Gate Chiropractic will be treating in Gardiner starting at 7am Thursdays all summer. Call 406-425-2421 for an appointment. 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. Log Cabin Café B/B in Silver Gate since 1937. Delightful homemade meals. Unforgettable original dining room. Local/eco selections. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner+Cabins. 6am-10pm daily. thelogcabincafe.com /406 838 2367/logcabincafe@gmail.com.

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

July 6th, 2016 Edition #27

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HELP WANTED Yellowstone Super 8 is looking for a strong individual for Front Desk first shift. Park knowledge a real plus; outgoing personality, ability to multi task during fast and slow months, and dependability are qualities we seek. Please send resume to super8@wispwest.net or call for an appointment to see Judy at 406-848-7401 x300. Jim Bridger Motor Court – accepting applications for part-time house keepers. Please apply in person. 901 Scott St. Help Wanted – The Best Western is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance person, prop-erty experience needed. Please apply at the front desk. Help wanted – Rusty Rail Lounge & Casino is accepting applications for a bartender. References are a must. Apply in person. Please ask for Victoria or Carter. Help Wanted. The Best Western Hotel is hir ing front desk staff, night audit, room attendants and laun-dry help. Full or part-time. Good pay, some housing available. Please apply at the front desk. Help Wanted. The Yellowstone Mine Restaurant is accepting applications for night line cooks. Good wages with possible housing. Please apply at the Yellowstone Mine. Help Wanted. The Yellowstone Mine Restaurant is accepting applications for morning waitresses and day and night dish washers.

Shakespeare in the Park—July 17

NPS 100th Anniversary: “An Evening at the Arch”—August 25

Big Bear Stampede and Brew Fest—Sept 10

EPAC Show: Bronte to the Future - October 6

EPAC Show: Supaman—November 15

EPAC Show: Yellowstoners - November 30 & December 1

Christmas Stroll—December 1

Expect paving activities in the following areas, weather dependent: July 7 - Bridge Bay Marina - half of parking; July 8 - Bridge Bay Marina - half of parking; July 9 - Lake Hospital - parking; Lake Store - parking.

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Yellowstone Historian Lee Whittlesey to Speak at Livingston Depot on the History of the National Park Service

Acclaimed historian and author Lee Whittlesey will speak at the Livingston Depot Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. on the history of the National Parks Service, which celebrates the centennial this year of its foun-dation in 1916. The event, sponsored by the Park County Historical Society, the Yellowstone Gateway Muse-um, and the Livingston Depot Center, is a part of the Livingston celebration of the National Park Service cen-tennial and is free to the public. Whittlesey, the official Yellowstone Park historian for over a decade, has spent more than forty years re-searching and writing about the history of the Yellowstone region and is an international authority on Yellow-stone’s vast historical literature. In his career in Yellowstone prior to his historical capacity, he has also been a park archivist, ranger, tour guide, tour bus driver, and communications specialist. In addition, Whittlesey has authored numerous books and journal articles on Yellowstone including the popular “Death in Yellowstone “and his latest work on Cinnabar entitled, “Gateway to Yellowstone: The Raucous Town of Cinnabar.” As an authority on Yellowstone, Whittlesey has also appeared on ABC News, NBC News, the Discovery Channel, the Travel Channel, the History Channel, People Magazine, and the 2009 Ken Burns film,” The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.” All are invited to enjoy a rare opportunity to hear what promises to be an interesting and insightful historic lecture.

Presenters Sought for Special Centennial Photo Festival Yellowstone National Park calls on photographers to share their spectacular National Park Service (NPS) photos at the Yellowstone Centennial Photo Festival that will be held July 7, 2016 at the West Yellow-stone Visitor Information Center at 7 p.m. Whether amateur or professional, all photographers must register by Wednesday, July 6 at 5 p.m. with South District Naturalist Rich Jehle. Please contact Rich at 307-344-2840 or rich_jehle@nps.gov to register. Photos from any NPS unit that emphasize the last century are wel-come. During the festival, photographers will present their digital images to festival attendees. To enhance the richness of the images, photographers will narrate their presentations. Framed prints are not hung on the wall as part of this event. While there are no prizes at the festival, photographers will be rewarded with accolades by all who attend the festival. The event is sponsored by the NPS and the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center.

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Deputy Superintendent Steve Iobst Receives High Honor

Steven F. Iobst, deputy superintendent at Yellowstone National Park, received the Department of the Interior's (DOI) Meritorious Service Award during a recent event at Old Faithful. As the second highest honor bestowed by the Secretary of the Interior, the Meritorious Service Award is given to employees who make exceptional and continuing contribu-tions to DOI or one of its bureaus. National Park Service Director Jonathon B. Jarvis noted that Iobst, “Made significant and ongoing contributions to both facility and park management issues…and led efforts to improve the visitor experi-ence while protecting the resources of the park.” Iobst was appointed deputy superintendent of Yellowstone National Park on August 14, 2011. He directs day-to-day operations of the 2.2 million acre park, supervising the largest park operations program in the National Park Service. Operations include emergency medical, law enforcement, search and rescue, science and research, business management, resource education, youth programs, wildland and structural fire programs, as well as contracting, property control, and human resources. During his tenure at Yellowstone, Iobst has lead partnerships with leadership in the Federal Land Highways Program and with local and state governments in order to develop park road improvements, including the Beartooth Highway. In conjunction with the Yellowstone Park Foundation and their corporate donors, Iobst improved operations and sustainability for park facilities. These efforts resulted in the installation of a micro-hydro plant, reduced carbon energy sources at the historic Lamar Buffalo Ranch, installation of energy efficient windows in government facilities throughout the park, and improvements in the energy efficiency of the park vehicle fleet.

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Gardiner Gateway, Phases I and II Project Update July 5, 2016

Construction activities are underway on the Gardiner Gateway, Phase I and II projects. The Phase I project straddles Yellowstone National Park and Park County, Montana in Gardiner, Montana. The Phase II project is in within Gardiner on Main Street, East Park Street and 1st street. Curb and gutter forms are to be constructed on East Park Street on the north side. Irrigation and electrical work will take place at East Park Street and Confluence Park. Construction of seat walls and fence removal around Confluence Park will also begin. Concrete for Curb and Gutter will be poured on the north side of East Park Street. Excavation may take place on 1st street for the curb and gutter forms to be placed. A section of East Main will be closed to traffic for electrical work. Pedestrians will be able to walk through East Main on designated walkways. A smaller roller may be used on East Park Street for compaction. But we are not anticipating the use of any vibratory equipment on site this week, although this is subject to change. Landscapers will be around the project site placing topsoil which may create localized one way traffic. Arch Park will still be closed to the public until the sod reaches maturity. Flaggers will be on site to assist and coordinate traffic and pedestrians. Access for Rafting Companies on East Park Street will continue through construction.

Public update meetings are held weekly on Mondays at 5:30 PM

at the Gardiner Community Center.

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Jardine Home for sale. 1.87 Acres, fabulous views of Mammoth Hot Springs, Bear Creek & North Fork. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, daylight basement. $475,000. Call Susan Johnson, Paradise Properties. 406-848-7578. For Sale – 3 bed 2.5 bath home. Yellowstone Street, great location in Gardiner. On the Yellowstone River, south facing views into Yellowstone National Park. Detached garage, outside wood boiler. To see this or any listing, call Chris Lyness, Realtor. 406-930-0299. Montana Realty Company Cooke City Lisa Ann Ohlinger, Realtor: Want to Live The Dream in Cooke City? Stop by and see the awesome listings we have to offer. My office is located in the Elk Horn Lodge. If you're thinking about selling your home or business give me a call and let's discuss it. I also offer property valuation services. Call Lisa (406) 838-2332 lisaannohlinger@yahoo.com http://www.cookecityarearealestate.com/ Red Lodge, MT - $82,900 – ¾ acre corner lot, great mountain views, city sewer, custom house plan, below the ski mountain. By contractor. Can email david@davidsimpsonconstruction.com. Can be viewed at www.davidsimpsonconstruction.com.

REAL ESTATE

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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

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: 3rd Wednesday @ 7pm - For more infor-mation: 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: Open Mon-Fri 9am-8:30pm; Sat & Sun 4:30pm-8:30pm. Monthly Board meeting, 3rd Thursdays at noon. Locat-ed 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 @ 7pm in the Gardi-ner School Conference Room. Gateway Hose Company: Board of Trustees Meeting: June 27, 2016 @ 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 Overeaters Anonymous Meetings: Saturdays at 7pm at Gardiner Baptist Church. Contact 1-970-302-1218

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, gram-

mar, good taste and to prevent defamation.

Gardiner Baptist Church Sundays:

Bible Study 9:45am Worship 11am

Lunch 12noon, All welcome Bible Study 6:30pm

Prayer Service Wednesday evening 6:30pm

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 8:00am

Gardiner Community Church: Sundays

9:00am Gardiner Community Church

Church 10:30am Mammoth Chapel

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, 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