Colter Pass, Cooke City and Silver Gate
Community Council
Our Mission Statement - “Maintain and sustain our community by creating projects that support the health, safety, welfare and enjoyment of all people through educational and charitable actions.”
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The Council has participated and/or are still involved in a number of projects in our communities. Of course, we can never be able to achieve anything without volunteers. Below you will see a variety of different events or projects in pictures. We treasure all of these people and the many not pictured.
Citizen of Year.
To recognize a person who makes a difference in our community-a volunteer who without thought of personal gain impacts the lives of those who live, work, and play in our communities.
 Citizen of the Year - M & J Dye |  Citizen of the Year - Nellie Israel |
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 Citizen of the Year |  Suzy Hahn, Bev Chatelain, Donna Rowland |
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 Citizen of the Year |  Guests John and Joye Kohl |
 Citizen of the Year Party |  Citizen of the Year |
 2015 Vines and Mines |  2015 Vines and Mines |
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Vines and Mines
In 2014, the Cooke City Montana Museum opened. In 2015 Vines and Mines event took place at the Range Riders in Silver Gate to help raise funds. All proceeds went to the New Museum.
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 Fish Fry |  Fish Fry |
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The Cooke City Community Fish Fry
In the 1920’s Cooke City, Montana hosted it’s first Annual Fish Fry. During those early years the Fish Fry was held to gather community, family and friends together to celebrate the warm summer months. Events included horse racing, dancing, a fishing contest, and of course a meal of fresh fish caught in nearby lakes. The tradition continued for 35 years, took a break for many years, and then was resurrected by community members in 2004. Used as a fundraiser for the Cooke City Community Center, and many other Community Council projects, the Annual Fish Fry became a favored event and was attended by guests from as a far away as Cody, Wyoming and Red Lodge, Montana.
The CCCC applied for Resort tax funds to purchase a grill, serving platters/dishes, and 6 tents that could be used for the Fish Fry fundraisers or any other community fundraising events. The Tents & Grill have been used yearly by CCCC, Cooke City/Silver Gate EMS Services, and other organizations providing community events. Private businesses or individuals can rent the this equipment for a minimal cost and the funds go to the CCCC.
 2014 Museum Opening |  2014 Museum Opening |
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 Museum Opening |  2014 Museum Opening |
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 Museum Opening in 2014 |
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The Cooke City Softball Field
The Cooke City Cream Softball Team traveled for years to Mammoth to play ball! A couple of locals put together a proposal to establish a softball field area which was used first as a Construction Project Staging Area. A contractor and local volunteers made it all happen as they leveled the dirt, planted grass, built a chain link fence and put in the equipment. The CCCC assisted the Team with the resort tax application to purchase the materials. This has been a huge asset to the Community. The CCCC also helped with a fundraiser, which included a garage sale, silent auction and Miss Montana 2011 in the dunking tank!! The first softball tournament was held in 2012 with a great turnout. Over a hundred players and spectators utilized the area! The field is used year round since we have winter 6 months out of the year. Only in Cooke City would the locals put on their snowshoes and continue to play ball in the snow!
Many of our Volunteers!
We could never do without those that help with their time and fun! Some of our friends are now gone but never forgotten.
Carole and John Oldemeyer | Rick Sommers, Vicki Menuey, Bertie Williams, Jan Gaernter, Nellie Israel and Betty Sommers |
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Joan Humiston | Bill Sommers and Marsha White |
Mary and Jerry Dye | Nellie Israel |
 Kelly Hartman, Museum Director |  2009 Council Board, Commissioners and contractor |
Bev Chatlain and John Yohe | Betty Sommers, Fay Craig and Dee Holt |
134 | Dee Smith and Bernie Feldkamp |
Florence Zundel, Dee Smith | 2015 Cooke City Montana Museum Grand Opening |
Scott Denniston and Jeff Menuey | Kara and |
 Bobbi Dempsey |  Bev Chatelain |
 Lance Coppock |  Greg Shifflet |
 Carole Oldemeyer |  Bev Chatlain, Milicent Gillogly and Betty Sommers |
 |  Florence Zundel |
 Fay Craig |  Smokey the Bear |