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Memorial Services for Kathryn Baker, Wednesday, June 29th 10:00am. Gardiner “Tinker” Cemetery. BYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee).

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 Library is now offer ing children’s story time Tuesdays 10:30am-11:00am Lost - Small Leica 10 X 25 Binoculars with Nikon chest strap. Reward for return. Fred Baker 848-2126. Join us for a celebration of Phil Wickham’s 50th birthday, July 2, 2016, 4pm, at the Wickham Residence, 1064 Highway 89 S. Please bring your own lawn chair. Campers and tents welcome. Well-behaved children ok but please no dogs. Looking for an aerobic workout? Try Turbokick on Tuesdays! If you’re looking for more flexibility, Wednes-day is your yoga night! Both classes $5/person, 6pm at the Gardiner Community Center. For more information, check out Yellowstone Well-Being on Facebook.

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

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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

!!!Firework Stand!!! Open this Friday the 24th at the Rodeo Grounds! Lots of new products and an opening weekend sale and clearance! This year there will be a safe area at the Rodeo Grounds to light fireworks on the 4th of July! Follow Casey’s Fireworks on Facebook, www.facebook.com/gardinerfireworks. There will be news, announcements and maybe a coupon or two! As Always ~ be SAFE and RESPECT your neighbors Help create more bison habitat. Free buffalo safe zone signs available at the Gardiner Chamber of Com-merce. Signs are free courtesy of the Buffalo Field Cam-paign.

FOR SALE For Sale: ’99 Ford Ranger P/U. 2 WD Ext. cab. Gold color AZ Limited Edition with step side bed. Looks nice, runs real good, 158K $3,800 obo. 848-7201 or 223—0098. For Sale: 1994 Mercury Tracer 128,000 miles, new tires. $1,000. Call 406-581-4133. 1997 Subaru Legacy sedan, 182,000 miles, runs good. AWD (All Wheel Drive). $1,000 OBO. 848-7366.

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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. Ikes Electronics Computer Repair, virus removal and tune ups. We also repair Washing and Drying Machines, Dishwashers and most any other residential appliances. Call (406)548-7442 or visitwww.ikeselectronics.us

HELP WANTED Now Hiring- Xanterra Parks and Resorts in Yellowstone is searching for a Facilities Administrative Assistant. Main job functions include processing contracts, payroll, and billing. Strong excel and computer skills required. Paralegal or mainte-nance experience preferred. Wage $15-$20/hr dependent on experience. To view a full job description and submit your ap-plication please visit www.yellowstonejobs.com. Absaroka Lodge / Yellowstone Big Rock Inn is looking for a part time front desk, seasonal employee. Call 848 7414 to make an appointment for an interview.

Eat Café needs AM & PM servers and a dishwasher. If interested stop by and talk to Neli. Thanks! Yellowstone Association has employment and volunteer opportunities! Our highlighted position is Contact Center Manager, which is full-time, year-round, with full benefits. You can see all of our oppor-tunities, including job descriptions, and apply online at yellowstoneassociation.org/jobs. Yellowstone Pizza Company is looking for cooks, either grill or pizza help. Call 406-848-9991 after 11:30am or stop in. The Raven Grill is now hiring for kitchen help, preferable line cooks, starting ASAP. Experience pre-ferred, but not required, we will teach you if you’re willing to learn. Stop by the Raven and talk to Phil, Jeremy or Crystal. You can also contact 848-9171. 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 ap-plications for a full-time maintenance person, property experience needed. Please apply at the front desk. Help wanted – Rusty Rail Lounge & Casino is ac-cepting 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 wag-es with possible housing. Please apply at the Yellow-stone Mine. Help Wanted. The Yellowstone Mine Restaurant is accepting applications for morning waitresses and day and night dish washers.

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REAL ESTATE New Jardine Listing. 23 Hanlon Hill Rd. Beautifully built 2 bedroom 2 bath home on 1.87 acres. Phenomenal views! Mammoth Hot Springs off bedroom deck, North Fork off kitchen window & Bear Creek off front deck. Possibilities abound! Daylight basement. $475,000. Call Susan Johnson, broker, Paradise Properties. 406-848-7578. 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. For Sale – 3 bed 2.5 bath home. Yellowstone Street, great location in Gardiner. On the Yellowstone River, south fac-ing 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/

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK NEWS RELEASE Visitor Issued Hefty Fine for Off Boardwalk Travel in Thermal Area A Chinese national was fined $1,000 and a $30 court processing fee for walking off the boardwalk in the Mammoth Hot Springs thermal area Tuesday, June 14, 2016. A visitor observed and reported that the individual walked on the terrace formations near Lib-erty Cap and collected thermal water. The visitor also reported seeing the individual break through the frag-ile travertine crust. A park ranger took the witness’s statement, photos, and location of the violation. The subsequent law enforcement investigation identi-fied the individual who stated that he did not read the

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LODGING 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 re-

views! Comfort with Excellence. Low Season Special Rates.

safety information given to him at the park entrance. He also admitted to collecting hot springs water. A federal violation notice requiring a mandatory appearance in the Yellowstone Justice Center Court was is-sued for off boardwalk travel in a thermal area. Park rangers appreciate the willingness of the witness to document and report the violation. Park employees call on all visitors to protect their park and protect themselves. Regulations to stay on desig-nated trails and boardwalks in thermal areas are for visitor safety and the safety of the exceptional park natural resources. Without visitor cooperation, park natural wonders will continue to be damaged and more individu-als may be injured or killed. It is a violation of federal regulations to collect any park resources.

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Gardiner Gateway, Phases I and II Project Update June 20, 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 and East Park Street. Crews are working on excavation on East Park Street, grading of Arch Park, and the entrance sign area at the intersection of 2nd Street and Park Street. Landscapers will begin to place topsoil in the Yellowstone Association loop and around Arch Park. The fence that surrounds Arch Park will be extended to the front of the depot by this week . Storm drain installation will finish up on East Park Street. Crews on River Access Trail are working on plac-ing gravel on surface. Access for Rafting Companies will continue to be coordinated during construction with the assistance of flaggers. Wheel stops have been placed at the parking lot at the Depot and at the Yellowstone Association loop. Paint-ing the parking lines at the Depot and Yellowstone Association loop will be completed when the weather per-mits, possibly this Thursday. Half of the depot parking area will be closed off for the paint to dry and the Yel-lowstone Association loop will be closed off for paint. The road remains closed from the Yellowstone Association building parking lot through the hairpin turn to North Entrance Road and on Yellowstone Trail from the depot to the Roosevelt Arch. Public update meetings are held weekly on Mondays at 5:30 PM in the Gardiner Community Center.

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AA Meetings: Wednes-day @ 7pm at St. Wil-liam’s Catholic Church. Contact 1-724-496-9894 American Legion Meeting: 2nd Tuesday @ 7pm at the Gardiner Community Center. Gardiner Food Pantry Hours: Tuesdays from 1pm-6pm. 307.344.9006 Linda Gray. CVB Meeting: 2nd Thursdays @ 10:00am at Gardiner Visitor’s Center. Gateway Hose Company: Board of Trustees Meeting: June 27, 2016 @ 7pm at the Fire Hall.

Electric Peak Arts Council Meeting: Sept-May, 1st Wednes-day @ 5:30pm in the Gardiner High School Library. Gardiner-Park County Water District Board Meeting: 2nd Tuesday @ 6pm at the District Office. The Gardiner Resort Area District monthly meeting is held every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Gardiner Visitor’s Center. G-Town Thrift Store Saturdays 1-7pm located at the Community Church 318 W. Main St.

Gardiner Community Library Tuesdays 10am-5pm, 6pm-8pm & Thursdays 6pm-8pm. 406.848.7835. Book Sale Tuesdays 10am-5pm. Gardiner School Board Meeting: 2nd Wednes-days @ 7pm in the Gardiner School Conference Room. Greater Gardiner Community Council Advisory Board Meet-ing: 1st Tuesdays @7:15pm. www.gardinermt.org Overeaters Anonymous Meetings: Saturdays at 7pm at Gardiner Baptist Church. Contact 1-970-302-1218

Bear Creek Council Meeting: 3rd Wednes-day @ 7pm - For more information: 406-848-9445 www.bearcreekcouncil.org Gardiner Chamber of Commerce / Visitor Center: Open Mon-Fri 9am-8:30pm; Sat & Sun 4:30pm-8:30pm. Month-ly Board meeting, 3rd Thursdays at noon. Lo-cated at 216 Park Street. 848-7971. Livingston HealthCare Gardiner Rehab Outreach Clinic: M/W/F from 9am-4pm at Gardiner Baptist Church Call 222-7231 or 222-3541.

The Gardiner Community Newsletter is sponsored by the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce. Its purpose 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:

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

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

COMMUNITY SERVICES & COMMITTEES

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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 af-ter hours drop box too!) If payment is required, then please drop off a copy of the ad with payment at the of-fice 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