December 20th, 2017 Edition #51 LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS The Electric Peak Arts Council would like to thank Yellowstone Forever, the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce, the Flying Pig Camp Store, and Gardiner Public Schools for hosting live music and theatre for the Christmas Stroll. Thank you for supporting the arts! Attention all Gardiner-Mammoth student-aged skiers! The snow is falling and the Gardiner-Mammoth Ski Team is forming for the 2018 race season. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Bianca Klein at [email protected] for more information. On Sunday, December 24th, there will be two Masses held at St. Williams Catholic Church: at 11 a.m. we will celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent; at 4 p.m. we will celebrate the Christmas Vigil. There will be no Mass on Monday, December 25th. The 2018 Gardiner/Mammoth Community Calendar has been delayed due to a backlog at the printer’s. We hope to have the calendars available the first week of January. Thanks for your patience. Snoopy Preschool is accepting new students for Spring 2018. Students must be three years of age by 9/1/2017 and fully potty trained. Registrations are due by 12/31/17. For more information, visit https:// snoopypreschool.weebly.com, email [email protected], or call Jenni at 406-224-7287. Winter is Here! Well sort of, Cross Country Skies and Snowshoes for rent or sale at Parks’ Fly Shop. Daily and term rentals. Accessories. Open 9-5 daily, 10-4 on Sunday. 848-7314 Kellem’s Montana Saddlery: Silver, Jewelry and clothing are 25% off for the remainder of the year. (Does not include footwear, outerwear, under- wear or accessories.) Open 10-5 Mon-Sat, except when we’re not. Feel free to call first! 848-7776 Join us for our next Sip-N-Paint at the Tumble- weed Bookstore and Cafe. We will be painting a winter scene with instruction from our resident artist Rachel. Thursday, December 21st, 6-8:30pm, $25, BYOB. Call to reserve your spot because spaces are limited. 406-223-2751 Gardiner Pharmacy / Yellowstone Perk will be closed December 24th & 25th for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We are also closing December 31st and January 1st for New Years Eve and New Years Day. Thank you Gardiner, Merry Christmas to you all and Happy New Year! It is that time again. Wassail week is coming to First Interstate Bank. We will have Wassail and goodies starting on December 20 until the 22nd. Stop by for treats and, to once again, sign up for the Money Bow. Be thinking about what charity of your choice will re- ceive the matching $100.00. Thank you all for an amaz- ing year at First Interstate Bank. You all are the BEST customers. Have a safe and wonderful Holiday Season. FDIC Insured Equal Housing Lender. Beautiful cabin for rent starting Jan 5 thru April 1, with option for April as well. $1,500/month plus utilities. No cats, 1 dog max. Must have 4WD or AWD vehicle. www.vrbo.com/472414. …..announcements continued on page 2 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 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. The Gardiner Chamber of Commerce will be closed on December 25th and on January 1st. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Feed the Cat – Feed the Dog. Helping to care for hungry cats and dogs during winter. We would love your pet food donations. Drop off locations: Gardiner Food Pantry, Tuesdays from 1-6pm; Livingston Senior Center; financial donations at Spur-Line. The next Gardiner Chamber of Commerce Meet- ing will be Thursday December 21st, 12:00-1:00 at the Chamber. Public Welcome. The next Gardiner CVB meeting will be held Thursday December 21st, at Chico Hot Spring. For information call Loren at 406-422-7603 EPAC Show: Bozeman Symphony’s Bozoon - January 24 Snoopy’s Warm the Soul Fundraiser - February 2 EPAC Show: John Roberts Y Pan Blanco - February 8 EPAC Event: St. Patrick’s Day “Barn Dance” - March 17 FOR DETAILS AND MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: www.visitgardinermt.com/events-blog/events 2 3 HELP WANTED Now Hiring – Taco Bell Livingston. Flexible schedules, advancement opportunities, discounted meals. Starting - $12.00. Apply online at www.tacobelljobsatclc.com Help Wanted: Rusty Rail Lounge is accepting applications for a full-time bartender. Possible year round. Please see Katie after 4. DINING OPTIONS Yellowstone Grill - Winter hours- Wed-Fri 8AM-2PM Breakfast & Lunch. Sat & Sunday 8AM- Noon Breakfast only. Mon & Tues closed. Thurs nights open for Open Mic night & dinner with specials for dinner 5-8PM. This week’s open mic dinner special: Hunters Chicken, Meatloaf & Beet Salad. Where Locals Meet to Eat! Tumbleweed Bookstore and Cafe is open all winter. Winter hours are Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm. We are closed on Sunday. Stop in for a nice warm bowl of soup or choose from our yummy homemade baked goods. We offer vegetarian and gluten-free options. The Kbar will be open on Christmas Eve from 12-8pm with Christmas Eve specials. The Kbar will be closed Christmas day. Free Lunch! This winter, eat lunch three times at the Mammoth Hot Springs Dining Room and your fourth lunch is on us! We are open for lunch daily 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Join us for Christmas Buffet Dinner on Monday, December 25 at Mammoth Hot Springs Dining Room! We will feature an all-you-care-to-eat Christmas buffet with ham, prime rib, salmon, cocktail shrimp, butter- nut squash bisque, green beans, carrots, mashed potatoes, apple bread pudding and pumpkin pie. $31.50 for adults, $8.25 for children (11 and younger). Dinner will be served 4:30PM – 9:00PM. Reservations recom- mended, call 307-344-5314. New Year’s Eve Dinner on Sunday, December 31 at Mammoth Hot Springs Dining Room End the year with a special meal! We will feature Ribeye Steak, Scallops, Rack of Lamb and Sweet Potato Gnocchi as well as appetizer and dessert specials. Reservations recommended, call 307-344-5314. 4 Photographing steam shadows at Mammoth Hot Springs Photo courtesy NPS Photo by Neal Herbert 5 FWP ANNOUNCES DATES FOR ITS 2018-19 SEASON SETTING MEETINGS (BOZEMAN, Mont.)—Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will hold public meetings throughout the state in January to provide information, answer questions, and gather input on the 2018-19 hunting season pro- posals adopted by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission earlier this month. The public meeting schedule for Region 3 is listed below: January 3: Whitehall Whitehall High School 6 p.m.–8 p.m. January 4: Bozeman Holiday Inn-Bozeman 6 p.m.–8 p.m. January 9: Butte United Congregational Church 6 p.m.–8 p.m. January 10: Livingston Yellowstone Pioneer Lodge 6 p.m.–8 p.m. January 11: Helena Montana Wild 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. January 11: Dillon Search & Rescue Building 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. January 16: Lima Lima School 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. January 18: Gardiner Gardiner High School 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Season structures and hunting district boundaries are adopted biennially for most game species. This happens every other year between December and final adoptions by the Fish and Wildlife Commission in February. In proposing regulations to the Commission, FWP proposes adopting the existing 2017structure except for specif- ic changes. Proposals are based on population status or other circumstances. For more information on season proposals, or to comment, go to fwp.mt.gov and click on the link for Biennial Season Setting. The deadline for public comment is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. Final adoption of the regulations will occur Feb. 15, 2018. HOW "MERRY CHRISTMAS" IS SAID AROUND THE WORLD Afrikaans: Geseënde Kersfees Japanese: Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto Afrikander: Een Plesierige Kerfees Jiberish: Mithag Crithagsigathmithags African/ Eritrean/ Tigrinja: Rehus-Beal-Ledeats Korean: Sung Tan Chuk Ha Albanian:Gezur Krislinjden Kurdish: Serî sallî nwê pîroz Arabic: Milad Majid Lao: souksan van Christmas Argentine: Feliz Navidad Latin: Natale hilare et Annum Faustum! Armenian: Shenoraavor Nor Dari yev Pari Gaghand Latvian: Prieci'gus Ziemsve'tkus un Laimi'gu Jauno Gadu! Azeri: Tezze Iliniz Yahsi Olsun Lettish: Priecigus Ziemassvetkus Basque: Zorionak eta Urte Berri On! 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