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September 5th, 2018
LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Valerie “Val” Kremer, 75, longtime Gardiner resident passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29th. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, Sept. 8th at the St. William’s Catholic Church in
Gardiner. Mass will be followed by a celebration of Life at the Gardiner High School in the multipurpose room be-
ginning at 12:00 P.M. A catered luncheon will follow the celebration ceremony. Memorials are preferred to the
Gardiner Food Pantry, P.O. Box 459, Gardiner, MT 59030.
Looking for pet-friendly housing between November and April. Two adults, 1 medium-sized dog. $600-$800
per month. y.alexandervera@yahoo.com or 723-533-3276 / 610-451-9231.
Yard Sale: Gardiner, Sunday September 9th, 8-4. Corner of E. Park Street & S. 1st Street (behind Yellowstone
River Motel). R/H G5 compound bow, release arrows, broadheads & case - $400; Dodge Ramp carpet floor mats,
like ne; Boyds Bear porcelain dolls; new back pack; ladies leather purses; gel nail kit; 2 dog cots; 2 porch chairs; 2
old wooden chairs; old wicker hamper; household odds & ends.
Happy Hour Special at the Rusty Rail Lounge and Casino: $1.00 Well drinks and $3.95 Frozen Margaritas
5:00pm to 6:30pm. Come see us!
Are You Ready for Some Football?! Come Join Us at the Rusty Rail Lounge and Casino for Sunday
and Monday Night Football. Ice Cold Beer, Frozen Margaritas and delicious halftime food specials. Hope to
see you there!
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. Con-
tact David at 579-3500 or davidperlstein@gmail.com.
Log Cabin Café + B/B in Silver Gate near
Lamar. Since 1937. Delightful homemade meals.
Unforgettable original dining room. Local/eco
selections. Silvergate, Yellowstone NE. Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner+Cabins. 5:30am-10pm daily.
thelogcabincafe.com / 406 838 2367 /
logcabincafe@gmail.com.
Public Meeting Notice: The Gardiner Resort
Area District will hold its regular monthly meeting
on Tuesday, September 11th at 7:00 PM at the
Gardiner Visitor Center. The public is welcome
to attend. For further information go to
www.gardinerresorttax.com
The Gardiner Chamber of Commerce serves our community through developing local tourism while
endorsing the stewardship of the Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel room renovation begins this week
• Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel room renovation begins September 4, 2018. Hotel rooms will be unavailable
as of September 3. All other lodging and services remain open until October 14, 2018.
• Hotel rooms, cabins, and the main dining room will be closed during winter 2018/2019.
• During winter 2018/2019 services at the hotel will include:
Map Room bar/barista (6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Lunch buffet in the 2nd floor conference room (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Hotel Gift/Ski Shop
Snowcoach service to Old Faithful Snow Lodge
• During summer 2019 services will include:
Front desk, cabins, main dining room, hotel gift shop, and map room/bar: April 26 to November 3
Terrace Grill: April 26 to October 13
Hotel rooms available in late summer
• Construction will involve accessibility improvements, updates to fire protection systems, seismic stabiliza-
tion, and adding private bathrooms to each guest room.
Gardiner, Montana—Upcoming Events
Big Bear Stampede September 8
Bear Creek Council Film Fest September 20
EPAC Show: James Hill & Anne Janelle October 17
EPAC Show: Okaidja Afroso November 14
Gardiner Christmas Stroll December 6
FOR DETAILS AND MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
www.visitgardinermt.com/events-blog/events
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Inspiration Point reopens after rehabilitation
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - People visiting the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River are now able to
enjoy the view from Inspiration Point. The overlook has been closed for a two-year rehabilitation project, which
created an expanded viewing area that is safer and more accessible.
“The design of the new overlook uses natural materials to protect the natural setting and integrate the infrastructure
into the canyon’s spires and cliffs,” said Superintendent Dan Wenk. “I’m excited for our visitors to experience In-
spiration Point in a new way.”
There is a necklace of eight overlooks in the Canyon area connected by
five miles of trails, all constructed between 1930 and 1950. For nearly
70 years, these vistas have hosted millions of people—and that visita-
tion, in addition to natural erosion, has taken its toll.
To address maintenance needs and improve safety, the park undertook a
major initiative to repair and improve overlooks, trails, and parking lots
along the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Lookout
Point and Grand View were completed in 2005. Artist Point was com-
pleted in 2007. Inspiration Point is the fourth overlook to be rehabilitat-
New walkway at Inspiration Point.
ed. The fifth project, Uncle Tom’s Point and parts of South Rim Trail, is
Photo Courtesy NPS expected to reopen later this fall.
Immediately following the opening of Uncle Tom’s Point, the park will break ground at the Brink of Upper Falls,
the next overlook in the long-term project. This area will be closed through 2019. Stay informed about current and
future area closures at go.nps.gov/canyonprojects
The rehabilitation work on Inspiration Point and Uncle Tom’s totaled $12 million. It was funded in part by Yellow-
stone Forever, the parks non-profit philanthropic partner.
The final two overlooks, Brink of the Lower Falls and Red Rock Point, will break ground as early as 2020 and the
estimated cost is $10 million. With the opportunity to capitalize on $4.5 million in federal matching funds, Yellow-
stone Forever is currently seeking corporate and private donations for the last stage of this rehabilitation project.
View before and after photos on the park’s Flickr site.
Yellowstone Park Fall Closing &
Winter Opening Dates
Summer road closing dates
October 9: Tower Fall to Canyon (Dunraven Pass),
Beartooth Highway (US 212 to Red Lodge, Montana).
October 15: Full closure of Fishing Bridge over the
Yellowstone River due to a construction project.
November 5: All roads close at 8 am except the road
between the North Entrance and the Northeast
Entrance.
Summer lodging closing dates
October 14: Canyon Lodge
September 30: Grant Village
September 23: Lake Lodge
October 8: Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins
October 14: Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins
September 30: Old Faithful Lodge
October 7: Old Faithful Inn
October 21: Old Faithful Snow Lodge
September 3: Roosevelt Lodge and Cabins
Winter snowroads opening dates
Conditions permitting
December 15: West Entrance to Old Faithful, Mam-
moth to Old Faithful, Canyon to Norris, Canyon to
Lake, Old Faithful to West Thumb, South Entrance to
Lake, Lake to Lake Butte Overlook.
December 22: East Entrance to Lake Butte Overlook
(Sylvan Pass)
Winter lodging opening dates
December 16: Old Faithful Snow Lodge
December 15: Geyser Grill and Bear Den Gift Shop
Not Opening this Winter: Mammoth Hot Springs
Hotel (Closed for renovations)
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Present at Yellowstone’s
Annual Fall Photo Festival
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Calling all
photographers. Come share your spectacular
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem photos at the
16th Annual Fall Photo Festival. The festival
will be held at 7 p.m. on September 12, 2018, at
the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Cen-
ter.
Please register by Tuesday, September 11, at 5
p.m. MDT with Madison-West Interpretive
Ranger Miriam Hornstein. Contact Miriam at
307-344-2803.
During the festival, photographers will present
their digital images to attendees. Presentations
will be limited to either 25 images or five
minutes. Photographers will narrate their presen-
tations to enhance the richness of their images.
We encourage photographers to provide tips on
their photography techniques. Framed prints are
not hung on the wall as part of this event.
While there are no prizes at the festival, photog-
raphers will be rewarded with accolades by all
who attend.
The event is sponsored by the National Park
Service and the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery
Center.
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HELP WANTED
Gardiner Laundry is looking for someone to open and close the laundromat from September 15th through
February 1st. Please contact Erica at 406-223-9936 or cwe2015@hotmail.com.
Absaroka Lodge is seeking FT & PT housekeeping help to start immediately. Email applications
to AbsarokaLodge@gmail.com, on Facebook or in person at 310 Scott Street West.
Yellowstone Riverside Cottages in Gardiner is accepting applications for housekeeping and front desk,
can possible develop into year-round positions. Walk-in applications available 1-6 pm weekdays at 521 Scott
Street. Housing possible. Email applications to info@YellowstoneRiversideCottages.com.
Phone: 406-848-7719 or 801-228-7601
Gold Strike Gifts is looking for an experienced Sales Associate. Must be willing to work flexible shifts,
splits-- & some AM & PM. Please apply in the Business Office above the Gift Shop before 11 am Monday -
Friday or call 406-848-7220. Housing possible.
The Best Western is accepting applications for guest Room Attendants & Front Desk. Please apply at the
Front Desk or call 406-848-7220. Housing possible.
Help Wanted the Rusty Rail Lounge is accepting applications for bartender positions. Both day and night
positions available. Please apply in the business office above the Gold Strike Gift Shop before 11am Monday-
Friday or call 406-848-7220. Housing possible.
The Yellowstone Mine Restaurant is accepting applications for the following positions: * Hostess * Cock-
tail Wait * Wait Staff * Bussers * Dishwashers & * Cooks. Both morning & night positions are available.
Please apply in the Business Office above the Gold Strike Gift shop before 11am Mon - Friday or call 406-848
-7220. Housing possible.
Looking back 30 years - 1988 Fires in Yellowstone
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/1988fires.htm Photo Courtesy NPS
Significant Events during the 1988 Fires
June 14 ---Storm Creek Fire begins
June 23 ---Shoshone Fire begins
June 25 ---Fan Fire begins
June 30 ---Red Fire begins In 1988, 25,000 people were involved fighting the
July 5 ---Lava Fire begins fires in Yellowstone, including this military fire crew.
July 11 ---Mink and Clover fires begin
July 14 ---On a backcountry fishing trip near the eastern border of Yellowstone National Park,
Vice President George H.W. Bush must leave early when fire comes close to camp.
July 21 - - - Yellowstone National Park begins suppressing all fires.
July 22 - - - North Fork Fire begins
July 25 - - - Fire camp crew jumps into West Thumb Bay to escape flames.
August 20 - - “Black Saturday”: Fires double to more than 480,000 acres
September 3 - - Storm Creek Fire burns over Silver Tip Ranch, north of Yellowstone National Park;
the historic ranch survives.
September 7 - - Fire storm blasts Old Faithful area; Old Faithful Inn is saved and no one is injured.
September 10 - Residents of Mammoth Hot Springs evacuated as fire moves across Bunsen Peak
toward the area.
September 11 - Rain and snow fall.
Numbers in Yellowstone
9 fires caused by humans.
42 fires caused by lightning.
36% (793,880 acres) of the park was affected.
Fires which began outside of the park burned 63% or approximately 500,000 acres of the total acreage.
About 300 large mammals perished as a direct result of the fires: 246 elk, 9 bison, 4 mule deer, 2 moose.
$120 million spent fighting the fires.
Total of 10,000 people involved in these efforts.
Management Issues
Until July 15, park managers followed the policy to let naturally caused fires burn.
Beginning July 15, park managers suspended the natural fire policy and began suppressing new natural fires.
After July 21, park managers began fighting all fires, including natural fires that had been allowed to burn.
The 1988 fires comprised the largest fire fighting effort in the United States at that time.
Effort saved human life and property, but had little impact on the fires themselves.
Rain and snow in September finally stopped the advance of the fires.
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Fire danger returns to high in
Yellowstone
• With continued warm
and dry weather across
the park, Yellowstone’s
fire danger is now
HIGH.
• There are currently no
fire restrictions in the park. As always, campfires
are only permitted in fire rings in campgrounds
and some backcountry campsites. All campfires
must be cold to the touch before abandoning:
soak, stir, feel, repeat.
• Learn more about current fire activity in the park.
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Glacier National Park Offering Limited Shuttle and Tour Access
From West Side of Going-to-the-Sun Road beginning September 7
West Glacier, MT –Glacier National Park, in coordination with the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 1 has
begun preparations to allow limited visitor access on the currently closed west side portion of the Going-to- the-Sun
Road.
Based on information from fire managers on the Howe Ridge Fire, the park will offer limited shuttle and tour access
from the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road beginning September 7. The road was originally closed for public
safety on August 12 when the Howe Ridge Fire on the west side of Lake McDonald threatened the area due to extreme
fire behavior, resulting in structure loss, evacuations, and significant fire traffic on the road.
Visitors will be required to use shuttle or tour services to travel through the closed area in order to provide for visitor
safety and firefighter access in the fire closure area. Shuttles will not stop between Apgar and Logan Pass. Currently,
private vehicles will not be allowed due to significant ongoing fire traffic operating in the closed area. Shuttle and tour
services will provide visitors with access to the popular Logan Pass Visitor Center via the West Glacier Park Entrance.
Shuttle capacity will be limited.
Visitors will be able to ride the park shuttle system with a free park shuttle pass, available beginning at 7:30 am each day
at the Apgar Visitor Center Shuttle Stop. The passes will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Shuttles will
depart every 30 minutes. The last shuttle will depart at 1:30 pm. The last returning shuttle from Logan Pass will depart
at 4 pm.
Concessioner operated Sun Tours and Red Bus Tours will also operate in the closure area. Visitors who would like to
make reservations with Sun Tours should visit the Sun Tours website. Visitors who would like to make reservations for a
Red Bus Tour should visit the Glacier National Park Lodges website.
The Going-to-the-Sun Road remains open to private vehicles from St. Mary to Logan Pass, accessible from the east side
of the park. Since the Howe Ridge Fire began on August 11, visitor services have continued in all other areas of the park,
and numerous visitors continue to access the park via the St. Mary Entrance as well as the Many Glacier and Two Medi-
cine park areas.
History that Matters: Anniversaries of 2018
Speaker Series Hosted by Yellowstone Gateway Museum
The Friends of the Yellowstone Gateway Museum announce their upcoming fall speaker series, History that Matters:
Anniversaries of 2018. The four bi-monthly programs begin on September 26 and continue through November 7. Topics
include Montana’s women veterans of World War I; Sedi-
tion and free speech during World War I; the Absaroka-
Beartooth Wilderness; and the Crow Fair and Apsaålooke
culture. The free programs are held at 7:00 pm.
Author Edward E. “Ed” Saunders gives the first program,
Knapsacks and Roses, Montana’s Women Veterans of
World War I, on Wednesday, September 26, 7:00 pm. On
the centennial year of America’s victory in World War I, his
book and program tells the epic true stories of intrepid and
heroic Montana women who served in uniform in that terri-
ble upheaval: mostly as nurses in the Army Nurse
Corps. Saunders highlights Elizabeth “Sandy” Sandelius
who was born in Cokedale, Montana, east of Livingston in
1893. She was commemorated for heroism under fire in
Cohan, France in 1918.
On Wednesday, October 10 author Clem Work, retired Uni-
versity of Montana School of Journalism professor, gives
program entitled Darkest Before Dawn: Sedition and Free
Speech in the American West. On Wednesday, October
24 David Kallenbach, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
Foundation executive director, gives program "The Call of
the Wilderness—40 years of the Absaroka-Beartooth.” And
the final program on Wednesday, November 7 is co-
presented by Shane Doyle, educator and member of the
Crow (Apsaålooke) Tribe, and John Zumpano, local pho-
tographer, entitled “Crow Fair: Celebrating 100 Years of
Apsaålooke Culture.”
All programs are held at 7:00 pm at Park Photo, 115 S.
Main St., Livingston. The speaker series is free, open to the
public and refreshments are served. Doors will open at 6:30
pm.
Watch for more information about upcoming programs or
contact Karen Reinhart at 222-4184 or
kreinhart@parkcounty.org. Visit our Facebook page,
yellowstonegatewaymuseum, or our web site,
www.yellowstonegatewaymuseum.org.
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CHURCH SERVICES
Gardiner Baptist Church St. Williams Catholic Church: Gardiner Community Church:
Sundays: Sundays Sundays
Bible Study 9:45am 8:00am 10:15 Worship Service
Worship 11am Bible Studies
Wednesdays: St. John’s Episcopal Church Throughout the
Worship Service 6:30pm (Emigrant): community during the week,
Sundays contact Pastor Jeff Ballard
The Church of Jesus Christ of Worship 8am 406-848-4060
Latter-Day Saints
Sundays: Mt. Republic Chapel of Peace
Sacrament Service 10am (Cooke City):
Sundays:
Worship 8:00am & 10:00am
COMMUNITY SERVICES & COMMITTEES
AA Meetings: Wednesday Electric Peak Arts Gardiner Food Pantry Gateway Hose
@ 7pm at St. William’s Council Meeting: Hours: Tuesdays from Company:
Catholic Church. Sept-May, 4th Wednesday 1pm-6pm. 307.344.9006 Board of
Contact 1-724-496-9894 Next meeting: Sept 5th Linda Gray. Trustees Meeting
@ 5:30pm at the Gardiner September 17, 2018 @
American Legion Meet- Visitor’s Center, 216 Park Gardiner-Park County 7 pm at the Fire Hall.
ing: 2nd Tuesday @ 7pm Water District Board
at the Gardiner Communi- Gardiner Chamber of Meeting: 2nd Tuesday @ Greater Gardiner
ty Center. Commerce / Visitor 6pm at the District Office. Community Council
Center: Advisory Board Meeting:
Bear Creek Council Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Gardiner Resort Area 1st Tuesdays @7:15pm.
Meeting: Meets monthly Monthly Board meeting, District monthly meeting www.gardinermt.org
at the Track Ed Center, 3rd Thursdays at noon. is held every sec-
9 Jardine Rd. Located at 216 Park ond Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Livingston HealthCare
For more information: Street. 848-7971. the Gardiner Visitor’s Gardiner Rehab
406-223-2152 Center. Outreach Clinic:
www.bearcreekcouncil.org Gardiner Community M/W/F from 9am-4pm at
Library Tuesdays 10am- Gardiner School Board Gardiner Baptist Church
CVB Meeting: 3rd 5pm, 6pm-8pm & Meeting: 2nd Wednesdays Call 222-7231
Thursdays at 4:30pm at Thursdays 6pm-8pm. @ 6pm in the Gardiner or 222-3541.
the Gardiner Visitor’s 406.848.7835. School Conference Room.
Center, 216 Park St. Book Sale Tuesdays Livingston Lodge #32
10am-5pm. A.F. & A.M. meets 1st
Tuesday at 7pm at the
Livingston Masonic
Temple.
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
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
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 run.
Ads are $7.00 for 40 words or less in paragraph form for non-chamber members and $6.00 for 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. 406-848-7971. 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, call in
a credit card number 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 phone. Lost and
Found, Free, Thank you, Condolences & Memorial Services ads are free up to 40 words and .10cents/word
over 40. Nonprofit status does not guarantee a free ad. Call if you have questions. Phone 406-848-7971.
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.
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