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Buffalo Bill Cody once auditioned talent acts at the Sheridan Inn, amid the magnificent backdrop of the Big Horn Mountains. Sheridan County continues to showcase history with a view, with its authentic Main Street of historic buildings that feature Old West appeal. The community also has a strong economy thanks to a fortunate abundance of coal and natural gas, and Sheridan County’s rich agricultural heritage remains alive today in many working and recreation ranches.

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GO AHEADAND STARE

Arts scene has always been vibrant

THROWBACK TOTHE OLD WEST

Museums, festivals intrigue visitors

Home on the RangeResidents love living where

deer and antelope play

Tour America’s first dude ranch

through a quick video.

What’s Online

SpONSORED By THE SHERiDAN COuNTy CHAmBER Of COmmERCE

2011 | imAGESSHERiDANCOuNTy.COm

SHERiDAN COuNTy, WyOmiNG

®

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cOntents

Features

10 HOmE ON THE RANGEResidents love living “where the deer and the antelope play”

16 GO AHEAD AND STAREArts scene has always been vibrant in Sheridan County

34 THROWBACK TO THE OLD WESTMuseums, festivals intrigue visitors

38 BLESSED By NATuRESheridan County is packed with outdoor recreation activities

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ON THE COvER “Bozeman Scout” by Barry Eisenach in downtown Sheridan Photo by Jeff Adkins

departments

6 Almanac

20 Biz Briefs

23 Chamber Report

25 Economic profile

26 Gallery

32 Local flavor

36 Education

40 Health & Wellness

43 Community profile

44 Through the Lens

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fOR mORE iNfORmATiON, CONTACT:Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce

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Sheridan County in aCtion

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GO AHEADAND STARE

Arts scene has always been vibrant

THROWBACK TOTHE OLD WEST

Museums, festivals intrigue visitors

Home on the RangeResidents love living where

deer and antelope play

Tour America’s first dude ranch

through a quick video.

What’s Online

SpONSORED By THE SHERiDAN COuNTy CHAmBER Of COmmERCE

2011 | imAGESSHERiDANCOuNTy.COm

SHERiDAN COuNTy, WyOmiNG

®

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the West at its Bestdowntown Sheridan has beautiful buildings

along Main Street, with many of them on

the national Register of historic Places.

Some of the more extravagant are Sheridan

County Courthouse, Western hotel Building,

lotus Building, first interstate Bank (formerly

the Cow Boy Saloon) and the new york Building.

But the downtown district has much more than

just nice buildings to view. there are also numerous

shopping destinations along Main Street and the

surrounding avenues. Some of the unique downtown

stores in Sheridan include Accents of Wyoming,

Bozeman trail Gallery, Cottonwood Kitchen Shop,

King’s Saddlery, over the Moon, Something

to Kiln, Swing Riders Western Emporium,

45th Parallel, and dozens more.

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Welcome to Sheridan CountyAn intRoduction to the AReA’s people, plAces And events

hit ‘Em far and Straight

the club scene in Sheridan

includes three excellent golf

courses – two public and one

private, and one of the public

courses is 27 holes. Kendrick

Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal

course that spans 6,677 yards and

plays as a par 72. the Powder horn

Golf Club is 27 holes and features

three separate nine-hole public

venues, named the Mountain,

Stag and Eagle courses. Sheridan

Country Club is an eighteen-hole

private course that opened in

1920, making it one of the oldest

clubs in Wyoming.

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Almanac

Music to the EarsSweet sounds pour out of Kendrick Park in the summer. Every tuesday evening during the warm-weather

months this popular green space on Beaver Street hosts Concerts in the Park at its band shell. different live

musical acts perform each week.

Kendrick Park also has a swimming pool, ice cream stand, picnic areas, fishing, a large children’s

playground, tennis courts and wide open spaces. Adjacent to the park is a wildlife area that is home

to small herds of buffalo and elk.

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Ride ‘Em, Cowboys

in 1931, a group of local citizens

decided to put on a rodeo. now,

more than 80 years later, the

Sheridan Wyo Rodeo is one

of the premier Professional

Rodeo Cowboys Association

(PRCA) and Women’s Professional

Rodeo Association extravaganzas

in America.

the Sheridan Wyo Rodeo

always plays to sellout crowds at

the Sheridan County fairgrounds,

and a fourth performance was

added in 2010 to accommodate

the demand for more action. the

big key to its success is financial

support from major sponsors, with

prize money at the Sheridan rodeo

ranking it in the top tier of the

more than 600 PRCA events

staged in America each year.

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pOpuLATiON (2010 ESTimATE)Sheridan County: 28,910

Sheridan (county seat): 17,264

LOCATiONSheridan County is in

north central Wyoming.

BEGiNNiNGSSheridan County was organized

in 1888. Sheridan was founded

by John d. loucks and named

after Civil War Gen. Philip

henry Sheridan.

fOR mORE iNfORmATiONSheridan County

Chamber of Commerce

1517 E. 5th St.

P.o. Box 707

Sheridan, Wy 82801

Phone: (307) 672-2485

fax: (307) 672-7321 www.sheridanwyomingchamber.org

sheridan county at a glance

What’s Online Take a virtual tour of Sheridan County, courtesy of our award-winning photographers, at imagessheridancounty.com.

Sheridan

WYOMING

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Fast Factsn Queen elizabeth ii visited sheridan county in 1984. she stayed with friends in Big horn and shopped at King’s saddlery.

n sheridan county offers many open green spaces, including three golf courses, a comprehensive trail system and two world-class polo fields.

n the county is home to three excellent public school systems with a total of 21 schools.

n the region’s top-notch medical facilities include sheridan Memorial hospital and the sheridan vA Medical center.

n in the summer, the sheridan trolley takes passengers on rides every hour to view the many attractions in sheridan. tickets are just $1.

Gaining SeniorityA senior citizens program began modestly in Sheridan County in 1972. today, dozens of programs

through the Sheridan Senior Center are available for residents age 60 and older.

the center offers activities such as choir, painting, dancing, crafting and exercise classes, and weekly

social events that include bingo, dominoes, card games and billiards. the facility on Smith Street also

oversees programs such as meal delivery, transportation, in-home care, support services and volunteer

opportunities. the slogan at Sheridan Senior Center is “quality of life, later in life.”

Plane and SimpleSheridan County Airport is considered small, but it is

modern and an ideal size for this community.

the airport was conceived in 1919 and originally called

Aviation field. today the facility that sits at the foot of

the Big horn Mountains has the newest runway in all of

Wyoming. Besides private aircraft, passengers are served

by Great lakes Airlines, which offers daily direct flights to

denver aboard 30-passenger jets. Meanwhile, large cargo

corporations such as uPS and fedEx also utilize Sheridan

County Airport for major pickups and deliveries each day.

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view of the Big horn Mountains in sheridan photo By BRiAn MccoRd

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sheRidAn county Residents love living “wheRe the deeR And the Antelope plAy”

RangeHome on the

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When New York-native Rick Young retired from the Air Force in 1993, he and his

wife Roberta considered buying a dude ranch because they love horseback riding. But when the couple saw an ad for Sheridan County’s Bear Lodge Resort in a magazine, they had a change of heart.

“I had been stationed in Cheyenne with the Air Force, and during that time we got into hunting and fishing and fell in love with this beautiful part of the

country,” Young says. “We ate a lot of wild game back then, and we still do. I love ATV and snowmobile riding, hunting and fishing, and my wife loves all the outdoor activities I do.”

Bear Lodge ResortThe Youngs bought the eight-room

Bear Lodge Resort in the Bighorn National Forest and increased its capacity to 30 rooms, added an indoor pool and hot tub, and built an addition to the dining room. Today, the mountain lodge is a popular winter

destination for snowmobilers, and offers a rental f leet of 40 Polaris snowmobiles. In the summer, the resort is a destination for weddings, family reunions and weekend getaways.

Visitors love the abundance of wildlife surrounding the lodge – it’s not uncommon to spot a moose or bear wandering around the RV sites. Hunters appreciate it, too.

“Mountain caribou is probably my favorite wild game, followed by elk, moose and white-tailed deer,” Young says. “And this area is a trout

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fisherman’s paradise. The majority of fish on the mountain are trout – cutthroat, rainbow, brown and mackinaw.”

Arrowhead Lodge and Elk view inn

The Youngs loved owning Bear Lodge Resort so much, they purchased two more mountain retreats. In 2008, they bought Arrowhead Lodge near the Tongue River, and in 2010, they bought Elk View Inn. All three lodges are all-inclusive destinations with gas stations,

gift shops, ATV/snowmobile rentals and restaurants.

“Arrowhead’s dining room is known for great burgers and has a roadhouse atmosphere,” Young says. “Bear Lodge has mountain trout and salmon. And Elk View features elk meat, steak and medallions.”

Like the Youngs, Penny and Mont Becker moved to Sheridan County from Minnesota after being charmed by its beautiful scenery and outdoor and cultural offerings. That was in 1999.

“We stopped here on our way to

the West Coast, and we just fell in love with the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains,” Penny Becker says. “The community was very enticing for its philanthropic philosophy and heritage. And we love camping and hiking.”

Within six months of their first visit, Mont took a banking job in Sheridan County. Soon after, Penny became executive director of Sheridan Travel & Tourism, where she helps others fully enjoy all the Big Horn Mountains have to offer.

“We love it here,” Becker says. “We

Clockwise from left: dusk in the Bighorn national Forest in sheridan county; Bear lodge Resort; A large male elk rests in a field at Kendrick park in sheridan; the lobby of the elk view inn

Photo By JEff AdKinS

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“our rodeos are really big for us, and we have 35 rodeos throughout the summer …”

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have a favorite campground that’s a real treasure. Last time we went camping, we experienced three moose sightings. In summer, it’s wonderful to enjoy a peaceful canoe ride in the fresh mountain air.”

Sheridan Trails and RodeosHikers and snowmobilers can

embark on the Northern Big Horn Mountain Trail System’s 218 miles of trails, while cross-country skiers f lock to the Sibley Lake Ski Trails and Cutler Ski Trails.

“We were voted among the Top 200 Towns for Outdoorsmen by Outdoor Life magazine for three consecutive years, and we were listed in the Top 100 Adventure Towns by National Geographic Adventure in 2009 and 2010,” Becker says. “Our rodeos are really big for us, and we have 35 rodeos throughout the summer, from the Elks Youth Rodeo for children up to our biggest event, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, that draws 20,000 people.”

Hang Gliding and poloTwo of Sheridan County’s most

unusual recreation offerings are hang gliding and polo. Polo competitions take place every weekend throughout the summer, and the Big Horn Mountains host a Hang Gliders Fly-In every May and September.

“You can just happen by and see hang gliders preparing to jump off the mountain, or just having jumped off,” Becker says. “I just love it when we get to see that.”

Sheridan County is also home to Kerns Wildlife Habitat Management Area, which provides a crucial winter range for 800 elk. Kerns is also inhabited by wild turkeys, black bears and mountain lions. Nearby Clearmont, Wyoming, is another natural habitat for ospreys, blue herons, yellow warblers, red-winged blackbirds and bald eagles.

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A sculpture called Flower Dancing in the Wind by artist Jerry McKellar is located in downtown sheridan.

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Residents of Sheridan County have always supported the arts, but why?

Ken Schuster, director and chief curator of the Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum, says Sheridan County has always had a well-to-do, educated population that helps fund the arts.

“Early on, this area was inhabited by British and Scottish ranchers who brought their long-standing appreciation of the arts from the United Kingdom to Sheridan County,” he says. “Our arts appreciation today is just as healthy as it was back then – maybe even healthier.”

Western Art GaloreSchuster oversees the Bradford

Brinton Museum – founded in 1961 and named for a J.I. Case plow company

executive who bought a huge ranch in 1923 and began collecting Western art. Brinton accumulated works by noted artists such as Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell, Edward Borein and Elling William Gollings.

“Brinton’s house itself is a crown jewel, with 14 of the 26 rooms open to the public to showcase his artworks,” Schuster says. “Brinton was also a fan of Hans Kleiber, a well-known etcher nicknamed the ‘Artist of the Big Horns.’ A Hans Kleiber Studio Museum exists today in Sheridan County.”

Art and SoulThe community’s artistic side

can also be found at places like the WYO Theater, which hosts 25 live performances a year. There is also Carriage House Theatre, located at

StareARtS SCEnE hAS AlWAyS BEEn viBRAnt in ShERidAn County

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Sheridan County Public Library SystemDynamic Gateways for Lifelong Learning

www.sheridanwyolibrary.org

Serving Sheridan County Residents and VisitorsSheridan County Fulmer Public Library (307) 674-8585

Clearmont Branch Library (307) 758-4331Tongue River Branch Library at Ranchester (307) 655-9726

Story Branch Library (307) 683-2922

Local History, Genealogy, Book Discussions, Story Times, Programs, Exhibits, Public Internet Access, Public Wi-Fi

the Trail End State Historic Site to offer performances staged by Sheridan’s Civic Theatre Guild.

The county is also home to the Jentel Foundation and the Ucross Foundation, both of which provide residential retreats for artists coming into this community from all over the country. Meanwhile, Sheridan Artists’ Guild Et al, or SAGE, promotes visual arts through summer art programs, a holiday art show, exhibits at its Sheridan College Main Street Gallery and its new Community Art Center, and individual artist workshops.

Culture of SculptureA Sheridan Public Arts Committee

was established in 1999 by former Sheridan mayor Jim Wilson as a way to showcase sculpture throughout downtown Sheridan.

“The first sculpture was entitled Bozeman Scout and was erected in 2002 in the redeveloped Grinnell Plaza. Now there are 38 sculptures situated within our city,” says Fachon Wilson, Sheridan Public Arts Committee project manager. “The committee today oversees an annual program called Art on Loan that welcomes 20 new pieces downtown each year that are also for sale by the artists. Each year, two or more new permanent sculptures have been added by locals who purchase and donate them to the city’s collection.”

Cleaned and WaxedFachon says new sculptures are

unveiled during the second weekend of June in conjunction with a Celebrate the Arts festival.

“We have so much pride in the permanent sculptures – they are even cleaned and waxed for $3,300 a year by a professional painter and specialty cleaner from Loveland, Colorado,” Fachon says. “Locals and tourists alike are delighted by our collection.”

Left: the statue Bozeman Scout by artist Barry eisenach was the first sculpture erected in downtown sheridan. Right: wyo theater

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Biz BriefsBusinesses – Both lARge And sMAll – thAt help deFine

sheRidAn county’s econoMic cliMAte

CRAzy WOmAN TRADiNG CO.Biz: Retail storeBuzz: Owned and operated by Linda and Willis Fauth for 12 years, Crazy Woman Trading Co. offers a variety of merchandise, including clothing, gifts, antiques and home décor. The Fauths work to keep their store stocked with interesting items they would purchase themselves, and run their business with the mission statement, “If it’s not fun, we’re not here.”www.crazywomantradingco.com

scorecardBuSiNESS AT

A GLANCE

$319 millionAnnual retail sales

$11,800Retail sales

per capita

$48 millionAnnual hotel

and food sales

3,524Total number

of firms

source: u.s. Census QuickFacts

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jOEy’S fLyfiSHiNG fOuNDATiON iNC.Biz: Nonprofit organizationBuzz: Established in 2007 by youth advocate and flyfisherman Joey Puettman, Joey’s FlyFishing Foundation Inc. mentors children and teens ages 9 through 18. The organization teaches patience, confidence and respect by engaging participants in activities including flyfishing and rod-building workshops.www.joeysflyfishing.com

viSTA WEST ENGiNEERiNG iNC.Biz: Civil engineering firmBuzz: Vista West Engineering Inc. offers services in multiple market segments, including airports, highways, municipal infrastructure, site engineering, pavement management and slope stabilization. Recently placing in the top 20 on the CE News 2010 list of Best Civil Engineering Firms to Work For in the United States, this firm also focuses on fostering a positive work environment.www.vistawestengr.com

SuGARLAND RiDGE RETiREmENT AND ASSiSTED LiviNGBiz: Senior living communityBuzz: Sugarland Ridge Retirement and Assisted Living offers 56 assisted living apartments and 12 independent retirement cottages, which include amenities to ensure that each resident feels comfortable. Activities are also available for residents to enjoy, such as exercise classes and scheduled outings.www.sugarlandridgeslc.com

THE fiBER HOuSEBiz: Yarn storeBuzz: The Fiber House began as a yarn store in 2006, with a focus on alpaca wool, and since then has become much more. In addition to multiple types of yarn, this store now offers jewelry, quilting notions, and books and magazines that focus on fiber. The establishment is also a gathering place for local knitters, providing classes and a knowledgeable staff to assist customers with their projects.www.thefiberhouse.com

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Patrick J. Kirsch, D.C.~Palmer Graduate~

25 E. Alger St.Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 673-5075

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chamber reportReAsons ARe MAny why coMpAnies should Join

Quick question to all 535 members: Why is the Sheridan

County Chamber of Commerce important to you, especially in these tough economic times?

“We offer a lot of programs and networking events that help members grow their businesses,” says Dixie Johnson, executive director of the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce. “And our chamber helps members not only in the big city of Sheridan as well as Sheridan County itself, but also the communities of Dayton, Ranchester, Big Horn, Arvada, Clearmont and other outlying areas.”

Welcome, DixieThe Sheridan County Chamber has

been around since 1913, and Johnson became its executive director on Jan. 3, 2011.

“I have already enrolled as one of the 20 participants in the chamber’s Leadership Sheridan County program, which educates us on the services and interesting aspects of our community,” she says. “The informative program occurs one day a month for eight months, and I’ll be in the August 2011 graduating class.”

How Can the Chamber Help?Johnson points out that even in her

short tenure as executive director, she is already promoting Sheridan County in many ways. For example, the chamber staff tirelessly remind residents that it is vital for them to shop in Sheridan County – because it affects everyone’s quality of life.

“The chamber also has several com-mittees that meet monthly, including an Agriculture, Natural Resources and Public Lands Committee,” she says. “Sheridan County is an agriculturally-based region, so the committee discusses all facets of how to make this vital local industry continue to thrive.”

Commitment of CommitteesThe chamber also oversees a

Workforce Development Committee that brings education and business leaders together each month to share ideas about the best workforce training practices for the 21st century. Also, the chamber’s Historic District Business Committee focuses on commerce in

the downtown area, and works with the Downtown Sheridan Association to put on several annual events that help bring more people to the district.

An Eye on CheyenneThe Sheridan County

Chamber of Commerce also organizes networking functions such as a monthly luncheon every second Wednesday of the month,

and an after-hours mixer every third Wednesday.

“The chamber also hosts candidate forums for primary elections and general elections, and we always keep an eye on what the legislature is doing in Cheyenne to make sure Sheridan County’s voice is being heard,” Johnson says. “We do whatever we can to help our members, which is why so many companies and individuals stay with us.” – Kevin Litwin

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BuSiNESS CLimATEthe Wyoming economy is strong; the state is one of only a handful

showing a large surplus annually for the last half dozen years. this

is in large part due to the fortunate abundance of coal and natural

gas. the Sheridan area mirrors the state’s economic growth but

is more diversified. in addition to growth due to development

of natural gas, Sheridan is also growing from a healthy mix

of service sector growth, small-business growth, health care

and construction.

ECONOmiC pROfiLE

Bighorn ProPerties

The Bates TeamMarilyn BatesOwner/Broker (307) 461-0210

Jill Bates Sales Associate (307) 751-7435

247 Coffeen Ave.Sheridan

www.remax.com

TAxES

0% state income tax

6% sales tax

9.5% Residential property tax

9.5% commercial property tax

iNCOmE

$27,063per capita income

$49,588Average Annual household expenditure

mAjOR EmpLOyERS

sheridan county

school district #2

609 employees

sheridan vA

Medical center

603 employees

sugarland enterprises

480 employees

sheridan

Memorial hospital

460 employees

walmart

333 employees

WORKfORCE

12,577total workforce

78%white collar Jobs

22%Blue collar Jobs

TRANSpORTATiON

AirportsSheridan County Airport

908 W. Brundage ln.

Sheridan, Wy 82801

(307) 674.4222

www.sheridancountyairport.com

highwaysinterstate 90

u.S. highway 14

RailroadBurlington

northern Santa fe

www.bnsf.com

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A large male elk at Kendrick Park

Photo by Jeff Adkins

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Hiking at Tongue River Canyon Recreation Area

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The moon slowly appears over a cabin in Sheridan County.

Photos by Jeff Adkins

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Horses in the Bighorn National Forest

Photo by Antony Boshier

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local flavor

dining out in sheridan county can be many things, but to put it simply, it’s delicious. the area has an enticing mix of long-standing restaurants loved by the locals, several bar and grills, and fine dining establishments.

sheridan cOunty’s landmark restaurants

Stop in the historic Po news & flagstaff Café in Sheridan for a homemade lunch in an old newsstand and (smoke-free) cigar shop. the café is full of character, with original handmade cabinets and tin-stamped ceilings, and the menu features breakfast and an espresso bar all day, hot and cold sandwiches, soups and salads, and made-fresh pies and cobblers.

Also in downtown Sheridan, Wyoming’s Rib & Chop house invites diners to juicy hand-cut steaks served on sizzling plates, slow-cooked ribs, fresh seafood, buffalo, ostrich and even wild boar. it opened in 2002 and quickly became a favorite with the locals, so don’t be surprised if it’s a bit crowded. the Western menu is complemented by a large liquor and wine selection.

if it’s friday night, you can bet many Sheridan County folks are eating at the Bozeman trail inn in Big horn. the century-old restaurant establishment is known for its prime rib special on fridays and Saturdays and live music friday nights.

originally a livery stable when it opened in 1882, the Bozeman trail inn was completely restored after it suffered a devastating fire in 2006 and reopened for business in 2008. it is owned and operated by the Sheperds, a mother-and-son team.

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Health

Peace of Mind

Strength

We are dedicated to helping you with your life-style decisions regarding health care. Whether you or a loved one is recovering from surgery, a serious illness or making decisions on quality long-term care, we are prepared to assist you. Programs & ServicesWe provide skilled nursing services that include:

• Stroke rehabilitation

• Pain management

• Infusion therapy

• Rehab service – physical, occupational and speech therapy

• Wound care

• Respite care

• Enteral therapy

• Hospice services

• Arrangement for lab, x-ray, dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, optometry or any other required services

1851 Big Horn Ave. Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 674-4416 (307) 674-5814 Fax

Health

Strength

Peace of Mind

mOre FavOrite sheridan cOunty restaurants

for good home cooking try the Branding iron family Restaurant in dayton. it’s a great place for casual dining. locals keep going back for the meatloaf, mashed potatoes, fried chicken, liver and onions, homemade bread and pies.

lulu’s Café, also in Sheridan, focuses on healthy foods such as organic eggs, produce, beef and chicken produced by local farmers. it is housed in an eco-friendly building and serves a fun menu for breakfast and lunch.

Enjoy the fresh brews at the new Black tooth Brewery Company in downtown Sheridan. the brewery offers a fun atmosphere and locally handcrafted beers produced to match Sheridan’s unique culture and character. try the Bomber Mountain Amber, Wagon Box Wheat, Saddle Bronc Brown or Stumpy Ridge Stout.

looking for elegant fine dining? you’ll find it at Remington’s Restaurant inside the clubhouse at the Powder horn, Sheridan County’s nationally known golfing community. Enjoy a gourmet meal in the lavishly decorated dining room which overlooks the golfing greens and premiere homes.

if you’re looking to mingle with the local business folks over coffee on Sheridan’s historic Main Street then drop by Java Moon Coffee Shop. it’s the place for great java and teas, sandwiches and other coffee and lunchtime fare. in warm weather you can even sit outdoors and do some people watching while you sip. you might also happen to catch a local pianist tickling the ivory.

– Jessica Mozo

What’s Online Hungry for more? Sink your teeth into other stories about Sheridan County’s local flavor in the food section at imagessheridancounty.com.

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to get a feel for sheridan county’s culture and history, climb aboard sheridan’s historic downtown trolley, which departs from the visitors information Center on East fifth Street. the city’s two historic trolleys are motorized replicas of the electric trolleys that operated on city streets between 1911 and 1926, and they take summer visitors to Sheridan’s star attractions for just $1 per ride.

sheridan cOunty museums and histOric sites

Experience “how the West was

won” one small town at a time at

the Sheridan County Museum,

where you can see artifacts

detailing local history. the museum

presents a local perspective on

the history of the American West

and features a gift shop, interactive

exhibits, dioramas and Western art.

the Bozeman trail Museum in

nearby Big horn is another place

to explore local history. housed

in an 1879 log blacksmith shop,

the museum focuses on the

Cloud Peak Boulder, an old

a throwback to the Old WestsheRidAn county MuseuMs, ARts And FestivAls intRigue visitoRs

stone with names and dates

believed to be carved by military

scouts days before the Battle of

the little Bighorn fought in 1876.

Kids love the museum’s old

pipe organs and are welcome

to tickle the ivories.love all things Western?

don’t miss the don King Museum located inside King’s Saddlery, a Western tack store on Main Street in Sheridan. the King family devoted their lives to making award-winning saddles and ropes, and the don King Museum houses more than three decades of the family’s collection of Western and cowboy memorabilia. hundreds of saddles line the walls, along with

preserved wagons, coaches, indian artifacts, guns, Western tack and original artwork.

one of Sheridan’s most famous landmarks is the historic Sheridan inn, built in 1892 and once owned by William f. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. Although ownership of the inn has changed hands multiple times over the years, today it houses a restaurant called 1893 Grille & Spirits, which serves Western-inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner seven days a week. fundraising is ongoing to renovate the inn’s second and third floors, which will eventually make it a fully operational 22-room boutique hotel again.

Photo By BRiAn McCoRd

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Left: the don King Museum houses a collection of western and cowboy memorabilia. Right: Big west Arts Festival at sheridan college

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The Historic Sheridan Inn offers guests a vivid glimpse into the history of the west. Built in 1893, the Inn was

home to Buffalo Bill Cody and the Wild West Show auditions. The Inn is currently completing a multimillion dollar

renovation, complete with its own geothermal energy and green architecture. Twenty-two uniquely themed

rooms will be completed in 2011.

The new 1893 Grille & Spirits is now open and provides our guests with a savory taste of the west while offering

Black Angus burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, walleye, grilled salmon, house-smoked

BBQ ribs and much more!

Banquet Rooms Available for Meetings & Special Events856 N. Broadway • Sheridan, WY 82801 • (307) 673-2777

Historywith Flavor

Catering: (307) 673-1747

OPEN DAILY:

11 a.m.-9 p.m.

HAPPY HOUR:

4 p.m.-6 p.m.

sheridan’s WyO theater

you can’t miss the glowing

marquis of the Wyo theater

while strolling along Main Street

in Sheridan. Built in 1923 as a

vaudeville theater, the Wyo

theater entertained Sheridan

families for six decades before

it closed in 1982. thanks to

concerned citizens, the theater

was renovated and reopened

in 1989, and today it hosts

nationally known acts such

as the Bellamy Brothers, the

“nutcracker Suite,” Glenn Miller

orchestra, and children’s

theatrical productions,

as well as many other local

and regional performances.

downtown Sheridan is a

big draw for art lovers, thanks

to the prevalence of public

artwork to be seen there. Pick

up an Art on Display brochure

at the fifth Street visitors Center

to embark on a self-guided tour

of the nearly 30 sites to view

public art, from stained-glass

windows in local churches to

a bronze rhino sculpture.

– Jessica Mozo

sheridan cOunty Festivals

Sheridan County citizens

celebrate in true Western style

at the Big West Arts festival

every August on the front lawn of

Sheridan College. the free event

features an art show, live music,

food and beverage vendors,

and entertainment.

historic Main Street also

hosts the third thursday Street

festival each month from May

through September. the popular

community event has dozens

of vendors, demonstrations,

raffles, music, steak cook-offs

and more.

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Education

sheridan county’s three public school districts are a big draw for families thanks to their small-town values and camaraderie coupled with a commitment to academic excellence.

sheridan cOunty schOOl district #1

Sheridan County School

district #1 enrolls more than 900

students and has the Wyoming/

Montana border as its northern

boundary. district #1’s office is

located in Ranchester, and it

serves students from the

communities of Big horn,

dayton, Ranchester and Parkman.

district #1 schools include Big

horn Elementary, tongue River

Elementary, Slack Elementary,

tongue River Middle, the newly

constructed Big horn Middle/

high that opened in 2010 and the

newly constructed tongue River

high School that opened in 2009.

Schools operate on a four-days-

a-week schedule, using fridays

for activities, tutoring and

teacher training.

sheridan cOunty schOOl district #2

Sheridan County School district

#2 has more than 3,100 students

from Sheridan, Story, Banner,

Wolf and Wyarno. Sheridan

schools are among the top

performing schools in Wyoming on

the state PAWS assessment, and

Sheridan high was named one of

the nation’s top high schools by

Newsweek in 2008. district #2

schools are also known for their

top-notch music programs.

district #2 schools include

Coffeen Elementary, highland

Park Elementary, Meadowlark

Elementary, Sagebrush

Elementary, Story Elementary,

Woodland Park Elementary,

Sheridan Junior high, Sheridan

high, fort Mackenzie high and

the Wright Place.

sheridan cOunty schOOl district #3

Based in Clearmont, Sheridan

County School district #3 is the

second smallest school district

in the state, with an enrollment

of approximately 100 students.

it serves the eastern portion of

the county, including the rural

communities of Clearmont,

Arvada and leiter. district #3

schools include Clearmont

Elementary, Arvada Elementary,

Arvada-Clearmont Junior high and

Arvada-Clearmont high School.

despite its small size, district

#3 is popular with parents for

its intimate atmosphere, where

staff know the names of all the

students in the school. Each

school year begins with a

family-style potluck supper

and classroom visits.

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private schOOlsoptions abound in Sheridan

County for private and faith-

based education as well. holy

name Catholic School in Sheridan

serves 120 students in grades

pre-kindergarten through eight.

it is known for strong academic

core classes such as mathematics,

reading and writing, and provides

daily all-school gatherings

for morning prayer and

a weekly mass.

other private schools include

Martin luther Grammar School

and nSi Academy, inc.

sheridan cOllegeSheridan County students can

easily transition into college close

to home at Sheridan College,

located at the base of the Big

horn Mountains. Sheridan College

offers associate of arts, fine arts,

science and applied science

degrees, certificate programs and

program tracks that help students

transfer to a four-year college or

university. the campus is located

on 145 acres with 20 modern

buildings housing academic,

student services and residential

operations. – Jessica Mozo

Committed to: • Academics • Faith • Community

Affordable Preparatory Christian School for All Faiths

Preschool through 8th Grade

Contact us at:(307) 672-2021

www.hncswy.org

121 S. Connor • Sheridan, WY 82801

Below, right: chelsea Zenner, a sophomore animal science student, studies in the library on the campus of sheridan college.

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Sports & Recreation

Outdoor enthusiasts have a lot to be thankful for in sheridan county. the area is teeming with recreation opportunities, from hunting and fishing to rock climbing and golf, and much more.

Big hOrn mOuntains and BighOrn natiOnal FOrest

Sheridan County is located

at the foot of the scenic Big horn

Mountains and close to the

Bighorn national forest, which

spans more than one million

acres and offers more than

30 campgrounds, picnic areas,

two visitor centers, ski areas,

lodges, lakes, scenic byways

and more than 1,500 miles of

trails. Snowmobiling through

the mountains is common

in winter, and rock climbing,

fishing and hiking are favorite

summer pastimes.

hunting and Fishing in sheridan cOunty

hunters in Sheridan County

can find an abundance of mule

deer, whitetail deer, pronghorn

antelope, elk, moose, mountain

lion, coyote, black bear, wild

turkey and numerous other small

game animals. fishing enthusiasts

enjoy hundreds of streams and

lakes full of rainbow, brown, brook

and cutthroat trout, as well as

dozens of other fish species.

Popular water bodies for fishing

in the Sheridan region include

Belle fourche River, tongue River,

Cloud Peak Wilderness, Cook

lake and the Keyhole Reservoir.

sheridan cOunty gOlF cOurses

Golfers have several courses to choose from in Sheridan County. the Powder horn Golf Course is a 27-hole, semi-private championship course that incorporates both meadow and creek-side terrain. its 30,000-square-foot clubhouse features a restaurant, cowboy bar, pro shop, locker rooms, pool, tennis courts and a 24-hour fitness center.

other golfing options include Sheridan Country Club, with its eighteen-hole parkland style course, and Kendrick Golf Course, which is rated one of the top five courses in Wyoming by Golf Digest magazine.

Blessed by naturesheRidAn county is pAcKed with outdooR RecReAtion Activities

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Big hOrn equestrian center

horse fans gather at the Big

horn Equestrian Center for horse-

related activities throughout the

year. the BhEC encompasses

60 manicured acres and a historic

clubhouse that is often used

for private parties, weddings,

reunions and corporate events.

the center is also home to the Big

horn Polo Club and hosts roping,

racing and more. – Jessica Mozo

kendrick park and sheridan recreatiOn district

Kendrick Park is a family

favorite for outdoor fun with

picnic areas, a swimming pool,

tennis courts and a large

children’s playground. don’t

miss the wildlife viewing area,

home to a buffalo and elk,

adjacent to the park.

the Sheridan Recreation

district is another local gem,

offering organized youth sports

such as baseball, softball, swim

lessons, football, basketball and

cheerleading. the organization

also sponsors kayak trips, winter

ski trips, mountain bike rides and

sledding outings in the Big horns.

sheridan WyO rOdeOEach July, Sheridan gears up

for the annual Sheridan Wyo

Rodeo, where the world’s top

cowboys and cowgirls compete in

four Professional Rodeo Cowboys

Association performances. it has

been a tradition for 80 years and

is consistently ranked one of

the top professional rodeos

in north America.

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health & Wellness

sheridan county residents don’t have to travel far from home to access excellent medical care. Sheridan Memorial hospital has been serving the community for more than a century, and although it is small, its services are diverse and sophisticated. the 88-bed hospital uses the latest technology in a modern facility and has a staff of more than 400 employees, including 45 physicians who provide medical and specialty care in more than 15 areas.

top-notch health caresheRidAn MeMoRiAl hospitAl And veteRAns AFFAiRs MedicAl centeR pRovide QuAlity heAlth cARe close to hoMe

Sheridan memorial Hospital Photo By JEff AdKinS

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Urgent Care Clinicof Sheridan

South Sheridan Medical Center 1842 Sugarland Dr., Suite 103

Sheridan, WY 82801

(307) 673-4960

OPENSeven Days A Week, Including Holidays

In-House X-Ray and Lab

“Sometimes you just can’t wait for an appointment.”

sheridan memOrial hOspital the services offered at Sheridan Memorial

hospital include cancer care, cardiopulmonary

rehab, respiratory care, diabetes, dialysis,

emergency services, hospice, internal medicine,

lab, nutrition, psychiatric care, radiology, surgery,

wellness screenings, women’s health, wound care

and more.

the hospital’s Welch Cancer Center provides

comprehensive cancer treatment where patients

can receive medical and radiation oncology at

one location. Cancer patients can also receive

chemotherapy treatments and access the most

technologically advanced method of external

beam radiation therapy available.

Sheridan Memorial hospital’s Cardiopulmonary

Rehab & Respiratory Care department is the only

one of its kind to be certified by the American

Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary

Rehabilitation in the state of Wyoming. the

department helps improve the quality of life

for patients with chronic lung disease through

education and exercise.

sheridan va medical centerAnother major health care provider in Sheridan

County is the Sheridan vA Medical Center, which

serves veterans across Wyoming

and the Rocky Mountain region. located just off

interstate 90, the Sheridan vAMC has 208 beds

and serves nearly 12,500 veterans each year. the

Sheridan vAMC has been the mental and primary

care health facility for veterans in the area since it

opened in 1922.

the Sheridan vAMC’s network also includes

community based outpatient clinics strategically

located across Wyoming in Afton, Casper, Gillette,

Riverton, Rock Springs and Powell. Each outpatient

clinic is staffed to provide a diverse range of physical

and mental health services.

– Jessica Mozo

What’s Online For more insight on Sheridan County’s health and wellness offerings, head to the health care section at imagessheridancounty.com.

sheridan vA Medical center

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COmmuNiTy OvERviEWSheridan provides history with a view, from its authentic Main

Street lined with historic buildings to the magnificent backdrop

of the Big horn Mountains.

COmmuNiTy pROfiLE

visit ouradvertisersDays Innwww.daysinn.com

ERA Carroll Realty Co.www.eracrc.com

ERA Carroll Realty Co. – Bill Rappwww.forsalebybill.com

First Federal Savings Bankwww.efirstfederal.com

Fremont Motorswww.fremontmotors.com

Historic Sheridan Inn

Holiday Innwww.holidayinn.com/sheridan

Holy Name Catholic Schoolwww.hncswy.org

In-Yarak Construction

Kirsch Chiropractic Clinicwww.kirschchiropractic.com

Kraft’s Jewelrywww.kraftsjewelry.com

Northeast Wyoming Pediatric Associates PCwww.drwohl.com

Re/Max – Bighorn Propertieswww.remax.com

Sheridan Collegewww.sheridan.edu

Sheridan County Public Library Systemwww.sheridanwyolibrary.org

Sheridan County School District #2www.scsd2.com

Sheridan Manor

Sheridan Memorial Hospitalwww.sheridanhospital.org

Summit Realty Group Inc.www.summitrealtygroupwy.com

Thunder Mountain Tourswww.thundermountaintours.com

Urgent Care Clinic of Sheridanwww.southsheridanmedicalcenter.com

Westview Health Care Centerwww.lcca.com/westviewhc

WEATHER

83° FJuly Average high

8° FJanuary Average low

17”Annual Rainfall (vs. national Average Annual Rainfall of 37”)

COST Of LiviNG

$44,306Median household income

$161,602Median home price

$664Median Rent for a two-Bedroom Apartment

TimE zONE

Mountain

HOuSEHOLD iNfORmATiON

28,910total population

43Median

Resident Age

61%Married

39%single

24%Age 19 and under

44%Age 20-54

32%Age 55 and over

94%white

less than 1%Black

2%hispanic

4%other

RESOuRCE OffiCES

sheridan county clerk(307) 674-2500www.sheridancounty.com

city clerk (307) 674-6483 www.city-sheridan-wy.com

sheridan county chamber of commerce (307) 672-2485 www.sheridan wyomingchamber.org

sheridan travel & tourism (307) 673-7120 www.sheridanwyoming.org

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through the lens

Waking up at 4:30 a.m. isn’t

my favorite thing to do. But that’s

what i had to do to make it to

Eatons’ Ranch in Wolf, Wyoming

before sunrise.

Eatons’ Ranch, which has been

in operation for 127 years, is the

oldest dude ranch in the united

States. Every evening the horses

are set loose to graze on more

than 7,000 acres of land. then,

every morning before sunrise,

wranglers head to the hills to

gather up the horses and drive

them toward the stables for

guests to ride as part of their

week-long stay.

i could have spent a whole

week photographing life on the

ranch. it was definitely worth

waking up so early, and is now

one of my favorite assignments

of all time.

FrOm Our phOtO BlOg: sheridan cOunty

PoStEd By JEff AdKinS

more Online See more favorite photos and read the stories behind the shots at imagessheridancounty.com.

Wrangler Ben Schwarz

The main barn at Eatons’ Ranch

now that you’ve experienced sheridan county through our photos, see it through the eyes of our photographers. visit imagessheridancounty.com to view our exclusive photographers’ blog documenting what all went in to capturing those perfect moments.

get the story Behind the photo

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Your guide to the enchantment of

Wyoming’s historical past!

Thunder Mountain Tours will guide you through country first inhabited by the Sioux,

Northern Arapahoe and Northern Plains Indians before

the coming of the settlers!

Thunder Mountain Tours

Contact: Mike KuzaraP.O. Box 98

Wyarno, WY 82845 (307) 737-2404

(307) 751-2482 Cell

www.thundermountaintours.com

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A sculpture called Flower Dancing in the Wind by artist Jerry McKellar is located in downtown Sheridan.

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Story By Kevin Litwin | PhotograPhy By Jeff AdKins

Residents of Sheridan County have always supported the arts, but why?

Ken Schuster, director and chief curator of the Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum, says Sheridan County has always had a well-to-do, educated population that helps fund the arts.

“Early on, this area was inhabited by British and Scottish ranchers who brought their long-standing appreciation of the arts from the United Kingdom to Sheridan County,” he says. “Our arts appreciation today is just as healthy as it was back then – maybe even healthier.”

western Art GaloreSchuster oversees the Bradford

Brinton Museum – founded in 1961 and named for a J.I. Case plow company

executive who bought a huge ranch in 1923 and began collecting Western art. Brinton accumulated works by noted artists such as Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell, Edward Borein and Elling William Gollings.

“Brinton’s house itself is a crown jewel, with 14 of the 26 rooms open to the public to showcase his artworks,” Schuster says. “Brinton was also a fan of Hans Kleiber, a well-known etcher nicknamed the ‘Artist of the Big Horns.’ A Hans Kleiber Studio Museum exists today in Sheridan County.”

Art and soulThe community’s artistic side

can also be found at places like the WYO Theater, which hosts 25 live performances a year. There is also Carriage House Theatre, located at

StareartS Scene haS alwayS Been viBrant in Sheridan county

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A sculpture called Flower Dancing in the Wind by artist Jerry McKellar is located in downtown Sheridan.

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Story By Kevin Litwin | PhotograPhy By Jeff AdKins

Residents of Sheridan County have always supported the arts, but why?

Ken Schuster, director and chief curator of the Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum, says Sheridan County has always had a well-to-do, educated population that helps fund the arts.

“Early on, this area was inhabited by British and Scottish ranchers who brought their long-standing appreciation of the arts from the United Kingdom to Sheridan County,” he says. “Our arts appreciation today is just as healthy as it was back then – maybe even healthier.”

western Art GaloreSchuster oversees the Bradford

Brinton Museum – founded in 1961 and named for a J.I. Case plow company

executive who bought a huge ranch in 1923 and began collecting Western art. Brinton accumulated works by noted artists such as Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell, Edward Borein and Elling William Gollings.

“Brinton’s house itself is a crown jewel, with 14 of the 26 rooms open to the public to showcase his artworks,” Schuster says. “Brinton was also a fan of Hans Kleiber, a well-known etcher nicknamed the ‘Artist of the Big Horns.’ A Hans Kleiber Studio Museum exists today in Sheridan County.”

Art and soulThe community’s artistic side

can also be found at places like the WYO Theater, which hosts 25 live performances a year. There is also Carriage House Theatre, located at

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