April 14, 2021 Local Announcements
April is the month of awesome arts in Gardiner! The Electric Peak Arts Council is pleased to announce several art happenings in Gardiner over the next few weeks. Artist Jo LaPorte’s breathtaking mural, titled More Valuable than Gold, is hanging in the courtyard of Wonderland Cafe. In her capacity as director of the Art Mobile of Montana, Jo worked with all grade levels to create art at the Gardiner School. Missoula Children’s Theater is currently at the Gardiner School for a week-long residency where students will rehearse and perform the musical The Emperor’s New Clothes. Finally, the inspiring artistic creations of our fellow community members will be exhibited in locations around Gardiner through the end of April. Visual art is displayed at Wonderland Cafe & Lodge, Tumbleweed Bookstore and Cafe, and the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce. Visual, performance, and literary art will be displayed on our website https://electricpeakarts.org and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/electricpeakarts. Stay tuned for a walking map of the artwork, dates for performances, and artist highlights through the month of April.
Electric Peak Arts Council would like to thank the Super 8 for sponsoring lodging for the Missoula Children’s Theater Tour Directors this week; to the Gardiner Resort Area District for program funding. We are so grateful to you for helping making this theater opportunity available for our community youth!
National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday April 24, 2021. From 10am to 2pm at the Yellowstone Forever Store in Gardiner. Individuals who want to clean out their medicine cabinets of expired medications can drop off items for proper disposal.
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Local Announcements... continued from page 1 Live Music! Upcoming afternoon musical entertainment at Wonderland Cafe. West Country Women will be preforming on Sunday, April 18, 3pm-5pm. Zondra & Friends will be performing live bluegrass music on Saturday, April 24, 3pm-5pm.
The Livingston-Park County Public Library bookmobile will be at Arch Park on Wednesdays from RESCHEDULED 12pm-2pm.Unable to visit the bookmobile? There is GARDINER COVID19 VACCINE CLINIC now a drop box/holds shelf located at the Gardiner WHEN: April 21, 2021, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Community Center. For more information call 406-222-0862. WHO: Gardiner residents 18 years of age & older WHERE: Yellowstone Forever The next Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting will be Thursday, April 15th at 12pm, upstairs DETAILS: Two (2) dose Moderna COVID19 vaccine to at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Masks be administered to Gardiner residents 18 years of age required and social distancing will be followed. Public & older by appointment only. To schedule an welcome. Participation via Zoom is encouraged, please appointment visit: click here for the meeting link. This month's agenda https://mhealthsystem.com/rx0042gardiner will include: The Gardiner CVB FY22 Marketing If you previously made an appointment for the Janssen vaccine clinic Plan presentation, update and discussion with Matt on April 14, 2021 a member of the Jewel-Osco pharmacy team will call Whitman, Park County Public Works Director, you to reschedule or cancel your appointment. and committee updates.
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Fun Facts About April https://www.thefactsite.com/april-facts/ On April 15, 1912, the famous Titanic ship hit an iceberg and sunk on her first and only voyage.
April is a great month for meteor showers. One of which is the Lyrids meteor shower, which appears from April 16th to April 26th each year. There’s another one called the Eta Aquariids meteor shower that can be seen onwards from April 21st.
No one is sure how the month ended up with its name, but we do know the Romans named it “Aprillis.”
There are quite a few notable historical people born in April, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Shakespeare, and Queen Elizabeth II.
In the Southern Hemisphere, April is the seasonal equivalent to October.
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3 Select Yellowstone National Park roads and services open April 16 Visitor expectations MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2021, select roads and services in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public for the season, weather permitting. Visitors should expect modified operations that are subject to change based on future conditions and public health guidance. Roads open to the public on April 16 • West Entrance to Old Faithful • Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful (via Norris) • Norris to Canyon Village • North Entrance to Mammoth Hot Springs to Northeast Entrance (open year-round) What visitors to Yellowstone should expect To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and facilities, face masks are required in all visitor facilities in Yellowstone National Park. Masks are also required on NPS-managed lands when physical distancing cannot be maintained, such as hiking trails, overlooks, and parking areas. This requirement is in support of the President’s Executive Order, Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing. Come prepared Initially, some NPS and partner services will be limited and/or modified, especially in early spring. The park works with partners to safely provide visitors services such as camping, lodging, dining, retail and activities, educational programs, fuel and automotive repair shops, and urgent care clinics. These services (limited and/or modified) will be available through: For road conditions within • Yellowstone National Park Lodges Montana, check out the Montana • Delaware North General Stores Department of Transportation App! • Yellowstone Forever • Yellowstone Park Service Stations, Inc. • Medcor at Yellowstone Visit each partner’s website for details. The park and its partners will continue to evaluate and adapt to changing COVID-19 guidance and adjust operations as needed. The park asks each visitor to recreate responsibly and reduce the spread of COVID-19. If you are sick, do not visit the park. Self-quarantine to avoid exposing others. Weather conditions can change rapidly, especially in the spring. Many areas of the park are still experiencing winter conditions. Visitors should understand the park’s current conditions. Stay informed Reduce wait times at park entrances. Buy a pass online ahead of time. To celebrate National Park Week, entrance fees will be waived on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Spring road conditions can change quickly. Find updated road status on the park website and by calling (307) 344-2117. To receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone, text "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). The road between Canyon Junction and Tower-Roosevelt will be closed for the 2021 season. There will be no access to the Mount Washburn trails. Yellowstone has 1,100 miles of hiking trails. In lieu of Mount Washburn, consider hiking Bunsen Peak near Mammoth Hot Springs, Purple Mountain north of Madison Junction, or Avalanche Peak along the East Entrance Road when conditions allow. Check locally, at www.nps.gov/yell or download Yellowstone's App for current information. 4 2021 Yellowstone road construction projects to improve visitor safety, access and experience Tower-Roosevelt to Canyon Junction road closure MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Three major road construction projects will occur in Yellowstone National Park in 2021. One project will have a complete closure between Tower-Roosevelt and Canyon Junction, while two projects will cause delays and/or traffic pattern changes (Old Faithful Overpass Bridge and North Entrance). Tower-Roosevelt to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass) • The road between Tower-Roosevelt and Canyon Junction will be completely closed for the 2021 season. • There will be no access to the Mount Washburn trails. Yellowstone has 1,100 miles of hiking trails. In lieu of Mount Washburn, consider hiking Bunsen Peak near Mammoth Hot Springs, Purple Mountain north of Madison Junction or Avalanche Peak along the East Entrance Road. • This is the second year of the project that will widen the road and provide additional/improved pullouts, create a larger, safer parking area at Tower Fall General Store and improve the Tower Fall’s trail and overlook. • The project’s anticipated completion date is May 2022. Old Faithful Overpass Bridge • Expect delays up to 15 minutes to accommodate one-lane travel over the overpass bridge. • Travelers will be able to access Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin, lodges, stores, clinic and gas station. • The project will include several repairs to the bridge and approaches. • The project’s anticipated completion date is fall 2021. North Entrance • Expect construction and traffic pattern changes around the North Entrance. • The entrance station will be open. • The project will improve infrastructure, safety for pedestrians and traffic flow for vehicles. It will also reduce lines at the entrance. • The project’s anticipated completion date is fall 2021. Drive slowly through road construction and be alert to workers, heavy equipment, wildlife and other hazards. Visit park roads for the status of Yellowstone roads. Receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting “82190” to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). In addition, call 307-344-2117 for recorded information. Select roads and services in Yellowstone National Park will open for the season, weather permitting, on April 16.
5 Woman injured in Virginia City moose encounter VIRGINIA CITY – A woman was injured Friday evening in a surprise close encounter with a moose in Virginia City. The 66-year-old woman was walking her dogs along Cover Street when a cow moose charged at her from a patch of willow trees nearby. The woman suffered a fractured wrist during the encounter. A game warden with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks assessed the area and spoke with the woman, who said the cow moose was accompanied by a yearling calf. FWP staff will monitor moose activity in this area, but no further management action is planned at this time. Moose are common in southwest Montana and can be defensive and dangerous in surprise close encounters with people. This is especially true of cow moose with calves. Keep these precautions in mind to avoid negative encounters with moose: • Be aware of your surroundings and be especially careful around creeks and in areas with dense brush. • Travel in groups whenever possible and make casual noise to alert animals to your presence. • If you encounter a moose, give it lots of space and don’t approach it. Always keep dogs under control. • If a moose charges or chases you, take cover behind something solid, such as a tree. • In some situations, bear spray has been known to be an effective defense tool in moose encounters.
Help Wanted Yellowstone Gifts and Sweets is looking for full time employees for the summer season! Housing included. $12/hour to start with a bonus at the end of the season. Apply within at 108 2nd St. S., Gardiner MT.
Individual wanted for gardening position for small yard at vacation rental in town. May thru October and hours will vary depending upon guests at rental. Approximately 4-6 hours per month. Basic plant/flower knowledge needed. Applicant will communicate closely with owner/property manager. Pay depending upon experience. Contac 406-224-1416 for interview.
Now hiring full and part time housekeepers at Absaroka Lodge and Big Rock Inn. Go to Absaroka Lodge to apply or send email to [email protected]. Competitive salary.
Paradise Adventure Company is looking for CDL Drivers (FT or PT), Office/Retail Staff (FT or PT) and a few more Raft Guides. Please fill out our online application at www.paradiserafting.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are starting to look for our summer help!!! Come join our team at the Super 8 at 702 Scott Street West. We are currently looking for housekeeping, front desk, and part-time night auditor. Pay starts at $14.00 an hour plus summer bonus. We also have summer housing if needed (no pets). Please stop by or call Trever at 406-848-7401. Learn more about our amazing company at highline-adventures.com.
The Gardiner Sinclair is hiring a Retail Associate! Want to work in a relaxed, fun, but fast paced environment? Job duties include cashiering, load/ unloading warehouse deliveries, cleaning, stocking items, greeting customers, and being a team player. Inquire at the Gardiner Sinclair 375 US Hwy 89 S.
It's finally that time of the year and Frontier Mercantile is getting ready for the 2021 summer season! We are hiring for sales associates. If you are interested in applying, please contact at Erin at 406- 848-7220 or by email [email protected]. You can also stop into our office, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm, located in the Yellowstone Outpost Mall next to Frontier Mercantile.
It's finally that time of the year and Outlaw's Pizza, Bar & Casino is getting ready for the 2021 summer season! We are hiring for many positions to include kitchen, front of the house and bar positions. If you are interested in applying, please contact at Erin at 406-848-7220 or by email jkempenterprises@gmail. com. You can also stop into our office, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm, located in the Yellowstone Outpost Mall next to Frontier Mercantile. 6 Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor Management Plan Approved Plan balances increased visitor use and resource protection along key corridor within the park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. The National Park Service finalized its Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor Management Plan to manage and support visitor use along the Going-to-the-Sun Road within Glacier National Park.
The plan identifies a range of management actions throughout the corridor and at specific locations to manage congestion. Potential actions include expanding the existing shuttle system by creating new stops with additional buses, adding a hiking trail and a bike trail, and managed entry for the Highline Trail. Many of these potential actions are focused at popular locations such as Logan Pass, Avalanche, and key trailhead areas.
“The range of potential actions represents tools in a toolbox that the park can implement when certain triggers are met” said Superintendent Jeff Mow, “There is no intention that the park would implement all the proposed actions at once or even implement them all over time. The rapid nature of change in visitor use patterns, visitor demographics, technology, and conditions in the park calls for a much more adaptive and flexible set of management actions.”
Planning began in 2013 prompted by unprecedented visitor use within the corridor and included public and stakeholder outreach. In 2019, the NPS solicited formal public comments on the draft plan and associated environmental assessment. A summary of comments and responses is attached to the finding of no significant impact for the plan.
With the plan now final, NPS will examine when and where to use these tools and take action. Some actions require minimal preparation such as adding bike racks or restriping existing pullouts while others will require additional time and planning such as adding parking and additional shuttle stops. Similarly, many of the actions are meant to be adaptive, and will be evaluated regularly.
Visitation at Glacier National Park grew 40 percent between 2015 and 2017. In July 2017, visitation hit more than 1 million in a single month. Total visitation that year was 3.3 million, the highest on record. In 2019, NPS recorded the second highest year for visitation with just over 3 million visitors.
A copy of the Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor Management Plan Finding of No Significant Impact, as well as additional information about the planning process, can be found at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/ projectHome.cfm?projectID=47660. % 1.25APY* CERTIFICATE SPECIAL . 36 month term . $500 minimum to open . No maximum deposit limit
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