October 9, 2019 Local Announcements 4th Annual Emigrant Fall Festival. Saturday October 26 10 to 3 at St. John's Episcopal Church and Emigrant Hall. Best of the valley's homemade art and craft vendors. Vendors contact [email protected]. Proceeds will benefit valley neighbors in need. Halloween Carnival at the Mammoth Community Center – Everyone Welcome! Saturday, October 26th from 4pm-6pm. Visit the Haunted Hall, join us for games, prizes, face painting, photo booth, and lots of Halloween treats. Admission is $5, includes corn dogs, chili with all the fixin’s, and tots! Littlest monsters (2 and under) party for free. Proceeds benefit Little People’s Learning Center. Calling all crafters! The annual Library Bazaar is on November 5th this year! We are also seeking donations for our prize raffle. If you can donate or would like to reserve a booth please call Betty at 848-7303 or 848-7378.

The Electric Peak Arts Council presents Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole concert and Dance on Thursday, October 24 at 7pm at the Gardiner Community Center. From the hidden corners of the Ozark foothills comes a 300 hundred year old music and cultural tradition passed on through generations. With fingers and bow flying, Dennis Stroughmatt will take you on a musical odyssey that will make your soul jump, your head spin, and your heart glad! This vibrant blend of Celtic, Canadian, and Old Time created by French Midwest Creole settlers bridges the gap between contemporary Canadian and Louisiana Cajun styles. Come and listen, and maybe even kick up your heels and dance! $10 adults, students and seniors free Local Announcements continued on page 2....

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The Gardiner Chamber of Commerce serves our community through developing local tourism while endorsing the stewardship of the Yellowstone Ecosystem. Local Announcements ...continued from page 1 Moving Sale. Saturday, October 12th, 9AM to noon at 1 Gardiner View Rd. Lawn mower, weed wacker, garden and yard tools, circular saw, sawzall, furniture, household goods, and lots of free stuff.

While working on your new applications for funding from the Gardiner Area Resort Tax are due 10/31/2019, don't forget to also work on your extensions which are due the same day!

Cancer Social – All are welcome. Open House discussion on any questions that you might have, either to do with life changes or cancer. Let's meet each other and know that we are not alone on this journey. Every 3rd Sunday of the month at 3pm. 401 Main Street. Questions – 406-223-5357.

October is breast cancer awareness month! Please come into the Town Station Conoco and sign a ribbon in honor of our loved one or friend. Any donation is greatly appreciated! We are raffling some canvas prints - $1 per ticket to support this cause!

Classical Ballet Lessons Akiko Ballet School is now open in Gardiner four days a week! Classes are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday starting at 4:20pm at Gardiner School. Boys, girls, adults all ages 5+ are welcome. See the 'About' menu on our Facebook page for schedules and pricing and email [email protected] with any questions.

Gardiner Park County Water & Sewer District has a 2003 Ford 150 for sale. The sale will be handled through Public Surplus. Please go to www.publicsurplus.com then motor pool and select the region. If you have questions, please contact Josh at 406-223-4108.

We will start remodeling the pumps at the Town Station Conoco starting Monday, October 14th. The big snow storm put the contractor behind a week. We are going to do this project in steps so we don’t have to be completely closed. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Thanks for your continued support – Wade, Paula and the crew!

The next Gardiner Chamber of Commerce Board of Director's Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 17 at 4 pm at the Gardiner Visitor Center. Open House immediately following! Public welcome.

You're invited to the Chamber of Commerce Open House and Summer Survivor's Party at 5:30 pm on Thursday, October 17 immediately following the monthly board meeting. Join us for appetizers, drinks, and door prizes as we celebrate the end of another busy summer season! RSVP to 406-848-7971. Everyone welcome!

The Raven Grill is now closed. Thank you for a great summer. Now selling Restaurant equipment. You name it, we have it: exhaust hoods with Ansul system, Vulcan convection ovens, jade grills, 4 bay steam table, flat tops, fryolators, stainless steel tables, shelves, hotel pans, pots, sauté pans, heat lamps, chafing dishes, true refrigerators, walk-in coolers, chairs, tables, sinks, pot racks, plates, bowls, glasses, silverware, bermixer, slicer, cambros, light fixtures and more. Call 848-9171 or 548-4869.

Gardiner Montana - Upcoming Events

EPAC Show: Dennis Stroughmatt October 24 Emigrant Fall Festival October 26 Halloween Carnival in Mammoth October 26 BCC Event: Living With Wolves November 4 Library Bazaar November 5 EPAC Show: Mariah Wynne & Rohaun November 14 Gardiner Christmas Stroll December 5 EPAC Show: Storyhill December 5 NYEF Festival of Trees December 7 4H Senior Citizen Dinner December 15 MCC event: Chili Cook-off and Cookie Bake-offJanuary 24

For details and more information, visit: VisitGardinerMT.com/events-blog/events

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5 FWP acquires 160-acre addition to Mt. Haggin WMA

Bozeman, MT — Recreationists now have an additional 160 acres to enjoy when visiting the Mt. Haggin Wildlife Management Area south of Anaconda.

The new parcel lies along the north-central boundary of the WMA. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently partnered with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to purchase the parcel from a landowner wishing to see the property go into public ownership. The purchase received support from local conservation groups, Deer Lodge County commissioners, and several local sportsmen and women.

FWP closed on the sale on Sept. 19. The property is now open to the public.

Mt. Haggin is Montana’s largest wildlife management area at 65,000 acres. The WMA spans the Continental Divide, providing quality wildlife habitat in both summer and winter ranges, as well as migration corridors. The WMA also provides excellent fishing opportunities.

While the recent addition is relatively small compared to the rest of the property, it brings valuable wildlife habitat into public ownership.

“This new parcel will provide additional year-round recreation for the public in an area with excellent wildlife and fish habitat,” said Vanna Boccadori, FWP’s Butte Area wildlife biologist.

Motorized access to the new parcel will be closed from May 15 to Dec. 1. Cross-country snowmobile travel will be allowed outside of the closure, consistent with existing regulations on the adjacent portion of the WMA east of the Continental Divide.

Winter Storm Warning for Yellowstone National Park Co, WY From the National Weather Service: Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories across much of Northern and Central Today ending Late Tonight into Thursday Morning... A very strong fall storm will usher in much colder temperatures across the entire area today with significant snowfall mainly along and east of the Divide. Snowfall over northwest Wyoming will overspread much of central and northern Wyoming today, and linger through tonight. The heaviest snowfall through much of today is expected to be across northwest into north-central Wyoming, spreading south into central Wyoming late this afternoon into tonight. Lingering snow and cold temperatures will continue into the day Thursday.

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Now through midnight Wednesday night. The heaviest snowfall is expected to occur through 3 PM. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult especially over mountain passes in Yellowstone National Park. Severely reduced visibility under a tenth of a mile in heavier snow and, or blowing snow. Hypothermia or frostbite possible for those unprepared for bitter cold temperatures. Recommended actions: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

6 South Crazy Land Exchange Environmental Assessment Available for Review – Open House Planned

Livingston, MT… The Custer Gallatin National Forest has released an environmental assessment proposing to exchange approximately 3,225 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands in the southern end of the Crazy Mountains for approximately 3,797 acres of private land. The Crazy Mountains are located northeast of Livingston, Montana and northwest of Big Timber, Montana.

The proposal would consolidate NFS lands to improve road and trail access to public lands in the Crazy Mountains. The Forest will host an open house in Livingston on October 23, 2019 at the City County Building Community Room, 414 E Callender Street, Livingston, MT from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to further discuss the proposal and answer questions.

The private land parcels are currently owned by three separate entities, Crazy Mountain Ranch, Rock Creek Ranch, and Wild Eagle Ranch. The proposal presented in the environmental assessment would: • Create a large block of clearly identifiable consolidated, NFS lands for public use and benefit, and increased management efficiency; • Acquire Rock Lake and Smeller Lake to provide recreation opportunities including fishing, hiking, hunting, camping and scenic viewing; • Secure fisheries habitat at Rock Lake and Smeller Lake for Yellowstone cutthroat trout; • Secure a permanent trail easement and the relocation and construction of large portions of the Cottonwood Lowline Trail #272 onto the consolidated NFS lands; • Secure a permanent road easement on the Robinson Bench Road #193 to provide public access to the Rock Creek North trailhead; and • Secure a permanent administrative easement for the Rock Creek Road #199 and North Hammond Creek Road #1958 for agency emergency and project access (including weed control, restoration activities, and permit administration). • The environmental assessment and proposed action is available on-line at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/ project/?project=56687. The notice and supporting documentation is also available for review at the Custer Gallatin National Forest Office located at 10 East Babcock, Bozeman, MT 59971. For additional information please contact Dee Closson at 406-599-7752, [email protected].

Comments should be received by November 18, 2019 and can be submitted via mail, fax, or in person (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays) to Forest Supervisor Mary Erickson, PO Box 130, Bozeman, MT 59771. Electronic comments, including attachments, can be submitted to https://cara.ecosystem- management.org/Public//CommentInput?Project=56687

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7 Black bear euthanized due to multiple conflicts in Big Sky

Bozeman, MT — A black bear was euthanized recently after multiple conflicts with residents in Big Sky.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks was first notified of the 8- to 10-year-old, 185-pound female bear on Sept. 15 as it was reported wandering around Town Center in front of the Wilson Hotel. A Gallatin County Sheriff’s deputy said the bear almost entered the hotel through the automatic doors and that it showed no signs of fear toward humans.

Later that day, the bear was seen near residences on Curley Bear Road, where it gained access to unsecured garbage cans and opened garages.

On Sept. 17, the bear was seen sitting just outside the door of the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, and it was undeterred until deputies fired rubber slugs at it. Later that day, FWP wardens learned that the bear stole a slice of pizza off a woman’s plate while she sat at an outdoor table near the Blue Moon Bakery.

On Sept. 18, deputies had to chase the bear away several times to keep it from coming into town. Two days later, the bear appeared at the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office again and left only after it was hit with rubber slugs.

A homeowner along Old Mountain Road notified FWP wardens on Sept. 22 that the bear had gotten into several bags of trash that were left out on a porch.

FWP biologists and wardens set traps and made repeated attempts to capture the bear as its presence was reported in the Big Sky community. Photos and descriptions from witnesses indicate the same bear was involved in each incident.

On Sept. 23, residents reported seeing the bear on Spruce Cone Drive near a school bus stop. The bear got into a garbage can there and dragged it up a hill. People walking their dogs in that area said the bear attempted to swat at the dogs as they walked by. One of the residents eventually used bear spray to scare away the bear.

FWP wardens captured the bear later that day.

FWP’s bear management policies guide the agency’s actions in dealing with captured bears. In this case, the bear was clearly habituated to receiving food rewards in urban and residential areas, showing no fear of humans. These behaviors pose unacceptable risks to public safety and property. Because of these factors, FWP euthanized this bear humanely.

“This bear was a textbook example of being habituated and conditioned to receiving food rewards from humans,” said FWP Warden Ben Gleason.

State statute prohibits people from intentionally feeding wildlife, and doing so is a citable offense. Big Sky zoning regulations also require that all refuse be stored in animal-proof containers or made unavailable to all domestic and wild animals. Bears habituated to unsecured food sources from humans can pose repeated threats to human safety and property throughout communities. Unfortunately, attractants and food rewards from humans are still the most common factor leading to black bear captures and removals.

“Residents in this area have made some progress toward reducing bear attractants. But there remains a lot of unprotected garbage, bird feeders and other potential food sources,” said Mark Deleray, FWP’s Regional Supervisor in Bozeman. “We need to keep these attractants out of reach if we want people to be safe and bears to remain wild and healthy. It is very disturbing to continually remove bears from this area.”

Residents can help eliminate the need to relocate or destroy bears by securing animal feed, garbage and other attractants. Bear-resistant garbage cans are available to residents in the Big Sky area by contacting their garbage disposal service provider. Some Big Sky residents have made strides in securing their garbage, in part, thanks to an initiative called Bear Smart Big Sky, an interagency effort aimed at reducing conflicts between bears and humans.

The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee has also compiled resources for reducing conflicts with bears, both in the wild and in urban areas. To learn more, please visit IGBConline.org.

Corporate Office: 5009 W Clearwater Ave, Ste J Kennewick, WA 99336 [email protected] Fax: 509-734-5362 8 Church Services Gardiner Baptist Church St. Williams Catholic Church: Mt. Republic Chapel of Peace Sundays: Bible Study 10am Sundays: Adult Education: 9:30am (Cooke City) Worship 11am, lunch to follow Mass time: 11:00am Sundays: Worship 8am & 10am Mondays: Good News Club at school 4:15-5:15 St. John’s Episcopal Church Gardiner Community Church Wednesdays: Bible Study 6:30pm (Emigrant): Summer Schedule Sundays: Worship 8am Sundays: 10:15am Worship Service The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Sundays: Sacrament Service 10am Community Services & Committees Cancer Social Gardiner Resort Area District If you are feeling sad, as if no one cares or that life isn’t worth 3rd Sundays, 3pm Monthly meeting is held every living any more, please call the 401 Main, 406-223-5357 second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Montana Suicide Gardiner Visitor Center. Prevention Lifeline at Electric Peak Arts 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Council Meeting: Gardiner School Board Meet- Someone does care, they will Sept-May, 3rd Wednesdays ing: 2nd Wednesdays @ 6pm in the listen to your story. @ 5:30pm at the Gardiner Visitor Gardiner School Conference Room. Center, 216 Park St. Gateway Hose Company: AA Meeting: Wednesdays @ 7pm Gardiner Chamber of Board of Trustees at St. William’s Catholic Church. Commerce: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Oct 14, 2019 @ Contact 1-724-496-9894 Monthly Board meeting, 3rd 7 pm at the Fire Hall. Thursdays at noon. Located at 216 AA Meeting: Wednesdays @ 7pm Park Street. 848-7971. Greater Gardiner at Mount Republic Chapel of Peace. Community Council Cooke City. Contact: (406) 838- Gardiner Community Library Advisory Board Meeting: 2397 Tuesdays 10am-5pm, 6pm-8pm & 1st Tuesdays @ 6:30pm. Thursdays 6pm-8pm. 406.848.7835. www.gardinermt.org American Legion Meeting: Book Sale Tuesdays 10am-5pm. 2nd Tuesday @ 7pm at the Gardin- Livingston HealthCare er Community Center. Gardiner Food Pantry: Gardiner Rehab Outreach Tuesdays from 1pm-6pm. Clinic: M/W/F from 9am-4pm at Bear Creek Council 307.344.9006 Linda Gray. Gardiner Baptist Church. Meeting: Meets monthly at the Call 222-7231 or 222-3541. Track Ed Center, 9 Jardine Rd. Gardiner-Park County Water For more information: 406-223- District Board Meeting: 2nd Livingston Lodge #32 A.F. & 2152 https://northernplains.org/our- Tuesday @ 6pm at the District A.M. meets 1st Tuesday at 7pm at local-groups/bear-creek-council/ Office. the Livingston Masonic Temple.

Gardiner Community Newsletter Info The Gardiner Community Newsletter is published every Wednesday afternoon. Deadline for all newsletter ads is every Tuesday at noon. This includes payment and ad submission. There is no billing, ads must be paid for in advance. Ads submitted without full payment will not run. How to submit an ad: • Email ad to [email protected] • Send ad to: Gardiner Chamber of Commerce (attention newsletter ads), P.O. Box 81, Gardiner, MT 59030. • Come directly into the Chamber office at 216 Park Street, or use the afterhours drop box. • Ads can not be submitted over the phone, but you can pay over the phone with a credit card. 406-848-7971. Line Ad pricing: Display Ad sizes and pricing: • Regular Line Ad: $7 for the first 40 words, ten cents for each • $10/week – sixteenth page vertical – 1.8” x 3.2” additional word. • $10/week – sixteenth page horizontal – 3.7” x 1.55” • Chamber Member Line Ad: $6 for the first 40 words, ten • $15/week – eighth page – 3.7” x 3.2” cents for each additional word. • $30/week – quarter page vertical – 3.7” x 6.5” • Free Line Ad: First 40 words are free, ten cents for each • $30/week – quarter page horizontal – 7.5” x 3.2” additional word. Things that constitute a free line ad: Lost & • $50/week – half page vertical – 3.7” x 13.1” Found, Thank You’s, Condolences, Memorial Services, and • $50/week – half page horizontal – 7.5” x 6.5” free things that normally have a charge (ie: giving a way a • $70/week – three quarter page – 7.5” x 9.8” bike, or serving a meal for free). Non-profit status does not • $90/week – full page – 7.5” x 13.1” guarantee a free ad. • $1 fee for chamber staff to build/modify/resize an ad • Logos and bullet points available for an additional fee, please (this service is free for Chamber of Commerce members) inquire for details. 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.

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