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We’re Here to Help ers are our neighbors, friends and colleagues, and they’re also doing their best to keep the public safe and healthy while making it through the next few weeks, and months, of uncertainty. Times are tough, but there are ways you can use your money to support your favorite bookstore, yoga studio or coffee shop. Many businesses have had to lay employees off and many more are temporarily closed due to Gov. Bullock’s Stay at Home Directive. Many restaurants, though are offering take out and delivery, and there are still essential businesses and health care providers open. You can view a comprehensive list of businesses offering takeout or delivery by going to bozemandailychronicle.com/coronavirus or at bozemanstrong.org. Things have been changing quickly, though, and it’s a good idea to check a business’s social media page or call to get the most up-to-date information on offerings. Virtually no businesses will be unaffected by the current health crisis. Banks, restaurants, even funeral homes are all adjusting their current models to adapt. Irene Dahl, owner of Dahl Funeral & Cremation Serhard to imagine Bozeman without it’s thriving small busi- vice, said they have started doing funeral arrangements online and on the phone, only allowing one family in the funeral home at a time and nesses — the cute ice cream shops, charming boutiques, hairdressers, art galleries, cozy bookstores, every type of taking every precaution to minimize physical contact between people. restaurant you can imagine and more make up the fabric of our town. They have rescheduled services, and even streamed a funeral service Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, and we are who we live on Facebook last week. are because of them. COVID-19 won’t change that. More Business | Page 8 In a tight-knit community like Bozeman, business owners and work-
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Diamond M Drilling Inc is committed to keeping both our customers and employees safe during this virus outbreak. Even in the midst of this, water well owners may experience an issue with their water and will need to have it addressed. Communication is our top priority, we will address how to interact with you if you are in the high risk or vulnerable group to this virus. We are following the CDC guidelines practicing social distancing and sanitary protection measures to limit potential exposure. The bottom line is if you are a water well owner experiencing a water problem we are open for business. Diamond M Drilling Inc Crew Bill Maxwell, Marilyn Maxwell, Donnie Maxwell, Travis Maxwell, Jared Maggard
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Co-op Takeout NEW! “Heat & Eat” Meals b2 VirtualCare, Bozeman Health’s virtual care platform, is temporarily offering
no-cost virtual visits to those community members who may be experiencing flu-like symptoms including: fever, dry cough, and fatigue. Simply visit b2VirtualCare.com or download the app to speak to a provider from wherever you are.
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Co-op West Main Open Daily: 8 am – 9 pm (908 W. Main) Special Senior & Higher Risk Shoppers Sunday,Tuesday & Friday: 7 am – 8 am Co-op Downtown is OPEN! Open Daily: 11 am – 6 pm (44 E. Main) Takeout, groceries, produce, spirits & more.
See our COVID-19 Preparedness Plan – www.bozo.coop
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As always Naked Noodle is offering Pick up Orders – call us for pick up 406-585-4501 And Free Delivery – for delivery visit delivery.com Store hours are now 11:00 am to 8:00 pm 6 days a week! We will be closed Sunday, for now! 27 South Willson Avenue (just around the corner) Creative Pasta Dishes, Salads & Sweets (406) 585-4501 Order Online: nakednoodle.com
Open 7-days a week Weekdays 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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www.chaletmarket.com • Call ahead 406-388-4687 6410 Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade (next to the Super 8) A Montana tradition for over 40 years
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We’re Here to Help you normally would right now. Service industry employees are one of the groups being hit the hardest, and a few extra dollars from hile ordering food for takeout and each customer can help make up for some of delivery is a great place to start, the lost wages those workers are likely facing. there are a whole myriad of other 3. Buy a gift card. This is an easy way ways you can support our local economy. Lo- to show your favorite businesses loyalty cal businesses add color, variety and innovaand to provide them with quick cash. Plus, tion to our community, and we wouldn’t want you’ll have a great excuse to treat yourself to live in a Bozeman without them. once this crisis has passed. Here are a handful of ways you can use 4. Don’t ask for refunds. Maybe a conyour dollars to make a difference: cert you were excited for got cancelled or 1. Ask before you cancel. Does the busi- postponed, or maybe the hair appointment ness offer a new service in the place of the you paid for ahead of time was cancelled. one you had reserved? Can you postpone Consider letting the institution keep your your plans? Businesses are doing everycash, considering it a donation to a venue or thing they can to survive right now and may business you care about. You do have a right be able to offer options you didn’t know to a refund, but that doesn’t mean you have existed. Not to mention, they will need to to exercise that right. receive customers once this crisis is over. 5. Shop local, and shop online. So many Bozeman retailers already have online 2. Tip more and tip often. While being a good tipper is something we should all offerings, and if they don’t, they’re moving already aspire to, you should tip more than that direction. Check out your favorite vintage
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5 boutique’s Instagram, or order a few novels on your book list from a local bookstore. Health officials say it’s generally safe to order online, as most germs will be killed in the shipping process. So get out there and get shopping. 6. Support a local artist. Bozeman has a thriving arts and culture scene, and everyone from musicians to painters alike are suffering from a lack of gigs and public exposure. Support them with donations on Patreon, check their social media pages for ways to help and buy their merchandise. You just might end up with a great new album or painting to add to your collection. 7. Take an online fitness class. Gyms, yoga studios and fitness clubs across the U.S. are closing, but many have shifted to offering classes online that you can do from the comfort of your home or outside on your own. Check with your fitness center to see what it’s doing to adapt, and don’t cancel your membership.
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Stephanie Peterson • Chris Remely • Roy Olpin Dokken-Nelson Funeral Directors
Encouraging us all to always make the most of our time with loved ones. We’ll be here for you if you need us. Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service, the Gallatin Valley’s preferred funeral service provider for more than 100 years.
113 S Willson Ave in Bozeman | 406.587.3184 | www.dokkennelson.com
Town & Country Foods is a 100% employee owned company with 5 stores serving SW Montana and a 6th store opening Lewistown Montana this summer. Town & Country Foods proudly supports and promotes our local food system. The benefit of buying local brings local products to our customers and helps communities economies grow Stop by one of our stores in Bozeman, Belgrade, Livingston or Dillon today.
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e’ve all seen the panic buying. A few weeks ago, large swaths of people hit grocery stores hard, buying up dry goods and now-elusive toilet paper packs in bulk. Shelves we were used to almost always seeing fully stocked fully stocked are now empty, and grocers are struggling to keep up. “It was hard to even understand how to react to it, because you’d never seen it before,” Town and Country Foods president Travis Frandsen said. Grocery stores are also one of the places we can’t avoid amid this period of social isolation. Frandsen estimated about 1,000 to 2,000 people will come through a grocery store on any given day. Given the high volume of people that pass through stores, it’s important that we shop smart and shop safe to minimize transmission of infections and ensure that vulnerable members of our community have access to the resources they need. One thing you can do to help is wear gloves while you’re in the store, if you have them, and avoid touching your face or items you don’t intend to buy, Frandsen said. If you don’t have gloves, he suggests using hand sanitizer and
wiping down cart handles before and after you use them, if disinfectant wipes are available to you. Town and Country and most grocery stores have increased the rate at which they disinfect carts, but it never hurts to clean them yourself. Frandsen said he’s also been telling high-risk or immunocompromised people to come into the store as early as they can, as fewer people will have come in and there will be more goods available. He urged people coming in to shop to shop as they normally would and only buy what they need. While “center store” dry goods like pasta, beans and rice have been hit pretty hard, Frandsen said there have been plenty of perishables like milk, eggs and produce available. There are also plenty of discretionary foods like chips, cookies, drinks etc. “We’ve got all the beer you want,” he said. The most important thing is to remember not to panic. There are ways you can shop safely and responsibly. “Try going into the store not buying out of fear,” he said. People now are maybe starting to realize the food supply chains are not going to dry up.”
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2047 W. Oak St. #105, Bozeman, MT 59718 406-219-2066 www.wbu.com/Bozeman
S TAY I N (S PI R E D) We’ve always been good at staying in. But now it’s our responsibility. The Architect’s Wife is here to share her collection to keep you and your space inspired along with goods to keep things interesting. Visit our growing collection at A R C H I T EC T S W I F E .CO M /S H O P
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Hola Amigos! El Mercadito will remain open for as long as possible, keeping our regular hours and now offering a delivery service in the Bozeman and Belgrade area for $8 dollars more. We’re fully stocked and still have a lot of home cooked foods, produce, Meats and canned goods.
Find us at 7710 Shedhorn Dr, Suite D in Bozeman, MT 589718. If you’d like to put in a delivery order, call us at (720) 388-0342 or (778) 938 0216 from 8am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
We hope you are all able to stay safe and healthy!
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The death of someone we love is traumatic, the coronavirus pandemic makes it even more stressful. At Dahl, we have practices in place to serve families with compassion and safety during this time. 1. All staff members are trained in universal precautions (handwashing, gloves, and hand sanitizer, and protection for the staff, this includes masks). 2. Our facility is deep cleaned 3 times a week, all touch surfaces are cleaned at least once a day as well as after any arrangement, meeting or ceremony. 3. We have sanitizing stations in several areas of our facility and sanitizer in vehicles 4. We can also make funeral arrangements, via phone, internet, or in the home. 5. We have a minimum of three professionally trained team members on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 6. During this time, we will also offer webcasting of ceremonies at no cost to the family while the virus pandemic remains a concern and offer a larger ceremony when we are past the threat of the virus. While a small ceremony is being live streamed, we recommend those viewing to light a candle and create a peaceful space to view the webcast if possible. 7. Additionally, our website offers a safe place for friends and family members who live far and near to access loved ones’ memorial page and view the webcast, leave condolences, memorials, photos, videos, there is no additional charge to keep this information on our website. 8. We will limit the number of people attending ceremonies according to CDC, city, county, state and federal guidelines. We recommend phone and online arrangements for our families at this time, if you are a family who does not have access to that type of technology, you may come to the funeral home (limit 2 people for appointment) or we can come to your home. What ever is going to be the most comfortable for the family. Be at peace knowing in the event of a death, we are here to guide, serve and protect our families during the most difficult times in life. Do not hesitate to contact us with any additional questions.
Serving with Compassionate Care.
300 Highland Blvd. Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: (406) 586-5298 • dahlcares.com
“We’re planning for the worst and we’re hoping for the best,” Dahl said. For Bank of Bozeman, addressing COVID-19 has meant working with people on an individual basis to help them get through this time, bank president Clinton Gerst said. While the lobby is
it’s still offering all the services it always has. The bank has helped many people refinance their mortgages, and in general loans, they have worked with people to offer things like skip pays, extensions, certain waivers if they have been laid off or their business impacted. They’ve also encouraged people to
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8. Contribute to a GoFundMe campaign. There are thousands, if not tens of thousands of them out there to support
avoid using cash and instead opt for debit and credit cards. While no one knows quite what the future holds, one thing is for certain: local businesses are doing everything they can to help the community and get through the COVID-19 crisis, and they need your help surviving this unprecedented event.
businesses or individuals during the coronavirus. Research some in the Gallatin Valley and give as much as you can — every little bit counts.
To ensure the safety of members, volunteers, and staff, instead of onsite programs, we are offering a variety of programming through our Virtual Community. All participants will have access to a robust offering of education for youth & adults, exercise, mindfulness & one-on-one counseling using the private, HIPAAcompliant TeleMentalhealth platform, Zoom. Please remember that we are only a phone call away, don't hesitate to call us at 406.582.1600. To stay up to date on our current program offerings please visit our online calendar at CancerSupportMontana.org