WYOMING FIRST: Magpie Potions

Posted on 7 March, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Magpie Potions of Story, Wyoming

Magpie Potions — Courtney Caplan PO Box 124 Story, WY 82842 307-683-2181 pots@vcn.com www.magpiepotions.com

Courtney has been a potter for years, living, working, and playing in the shadow of the Big Horn Mountains, making her home and pottery studio in Story, Wyoming. She also gardens and grows herbs. Long ago Courtney recognized the nutritional and natural healing properties of many common garden plants as well as local native plants such as cottonwood and wild roses. She began experimenting with native plants for various personal uses, from culinary to medicinal.

While recognizing the medicinal properties of Cottonwood (Populus angustifolia), Courtney developed a salve to sooth her own aching hands after long hours in her pottery studio. Like many of the products described in this website, the primary component was available right outside her cabin door, along Piney Creek, or on the nearby prairie hills and mountain slopes.

Magpie Potions’ Cottonwood Salve was a success. Research into plant taxonomy and medicinal values continued, and her product line grew and diversified. In this small community, residents often trade or gift neighbors with all sorts of homegrown goods, foods or music, recognizing “happiness is homemade.”

Courtney’s “potions” proved effective, their local popularity grew, and the Magpie took flight! In 2005, she decided to market Magpie Potions commercially. Magpie Potions scents are musky, woodsy, spicy earth scents that appeal to both men and women.

Still kitchen-made by hand with 100% natural ingredients and do not contact petroleum or synthetic products of any kind. Magpie Potions products are made in small batches, and are topped with love and care for her friends and neighbors, and her customers.

Magpie Potions products can be purchased direct by phone or email, online at www.magpiepotions.com.

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WYOMING FIRST: Box Elder Company

Posted on 28 February, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Box Elder Company of Glenrock, Wyoming

Kathy & Mark Patceg Box Elder Company PO Box 2067 Glenrock, WY 82637 (307) 262-3326 Jazz82637@gmail.com

Kathy Patceg has been fusing glass for about four years. She and her husband took a trip to Boulder, Colorado, and visited the Pearl Street Mall where Kathy saw a fused angel in one of the stores. She immediately fell in love with the look of fused glass. Kathy has worked with stained glass for many years, but fused glass was different and exciting. She has since taken over several areas of the house and a good part of her husband’s garage.

Kathy’s first kiln was very small and was made to work in the microwave. It was only big enough to make jewelry. She has worked her way through several kilns and now uses a programmable glass kiln and her pieces mostly replicate themes that have something to do with Wyoming.

The Glass-Scapes are mostly sunsets from Wyoming with a rustic design. The metal embellishments are cut locally in Glenrock and Kathy and Mark rust them personally. Her husband assists with design and metal work. Their “wind women,” with their crazy hair and windblown look are one of their most popular, as are their Mountain Guardian Angels.

Kathy is happy to do a custom piece, provided it would fit in the kiln — probably 12” would be the maximum at this time. A Box Elder web site is in the works, but Kathy can currently be reached at 307-262-3326 or via email.

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WYOMING PEOPLE, ARTS & PARKS: February 27, 2013

Posted on 28 February, 2013 by wlmeditor

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK!

Grand Teton National Park was officially established February 26, 1929 by President Calvin Coolidge. For 84 years, millions have enjoyed its beauty from around the world. A new report indicates the tremendous impact that GTNP has on local and state economy.

Grand Teton National Park Generates Over $436 Million in Benefit to Local Economy — Part of $30 billion impact from national parks tourism that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide

MOOSE, WY — A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that nearly 2.6 million visitors to Grand Teton National Park spent over $436 million in gateway communities surrounding the park. That spending, in turn, supported 6,397 jobs in the northwestern Wyoming communities of Jackson, Teton Village, and Dubois, as well as the nearby Idaho communities of Driggs and Victor.

“Grand Teton National Park is one of America’s premiere attractions for visitors from across the U.S. and around the world,” said Superintendent Mary Gibson Scott. “While we generally focus on Grand Teton’s priceless natural and cultural resources as the principle rationale for its creation and enduring value, another—perhaps less obvious—benefit of Grand Teton involves the economic advantage that comes from sustainable tourism generated by this national park and others located throughout the Intermountain West,” added Superintendent Scott. “National parks provide great enjoyment, inspiration and education to American citizens and international visitors who spend their vacation dollars in both the parks and their gateway communities. These federal lands are visited by nearly 280 million people a year, which ranks them as eighth among America’s top domestic travel destinations according to Forbes.”

The information on Grand Teton National Park is part of a peer-reviewed spending analysis of national park visitors across the country conducted by Michigan State University for the National Park Service. For 2011, that report shows $13 billion of direct spending by 279 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park. That visitor spending had a $30 billion impact on the entire U.S. economy and supported 252,000 jobs nationwide.

Most visitor spending supports jobs in lodging, food, and beverage service (63 percent) followed by recreation and entertainment (17 percent), other retail (11percent), transportation and fuel (7 percent) and wholesale and manufacturing (2 percent.)

To download the report visit www.nature.nps.gov/socialscience/products.cfm#MGM and click on Economic Benefits to Local Communities from National Park Visitation, 2011. The report includes information for visitor spending at individual parks and also by state.

To learn more about national parks in Wyoming and how the National Park Service works with communities to preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide local recreation opportunities, go to www.nps.gov/Wyoming .

PET PANTRY OUTREACH LAUNCH RECEPTION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO HELP FEED PETS IN THE COMMUNITY

Paws2Help Pet Pantry Outreach, founded in Casper, Wyoming, will reach its first milestone with the distribution of approximately 930 pounds of dog and cat food to citizens in need within the community on Saturday, March 2, 2013, commencing with Natrona County Meals on Wheels clients. The Pet Pantry Outreach will hold its official launch and reception at 1:00 p.m. hosted by Greiner Buick/GMA/Cadillac at 6302 East 2nd Street, Casper, WY 82609. The Keynote Speaker, City of Casper Mayor Kenyne Schlager, will be followed by guest speakers from Paws2Help Foundation, Paws2Help Pet Pantry Outreach, Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies, Altitude Veterinary Hospital and Natrona County Meals on Wheels.

It was after the tremendous outpouring of donated pet food for displaced pets of the Sheepherder Hill Fire in October 2012 that Paws2Help Foundation Founder & President Lisa Craft identified a lack of an in-place organization providing the fundamentals helping feed pets in crisis in Wyoming. That is when Craft came up with idea of forming Paws2Help Pet Pantry Outreach, an organization that provides donated pet food to pet owners served by Meals on Wheels or those seeking assistance through the Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies who are burdened by tough economic times, a health crisis or some other kind of emergency. Pet Pantry Outreach’s mission is to help avoid the surrender of these animals to already overcrowded shelters, prevent them from being set loose to fend for themselves, or taken for euthanasia. Their purpose is to help pet owners keep their beloved pets, as pets are usually viewed as part of the family and often offer emotional support, which is essential to a person’s well being. Their mission also addresses the very real problem of Meals on Wheels recipients saving and feeding a portion of their meals to their beloved pets, because of financial stress or the inability to shop for pet food. We believe that this program will provide a quality pet food diet for the animals and keep the human food where it should be—with the humans who are owned by their beloved pets.

Pet Pantry Outreach, which has a Facebook page, made its online debut through word of mouth. Craft said the Facebook page generated interest from people wanting to volunteer, as well as calls from pet owners in need. Paws2Help Foundation, which initially organized the effort provides financial assistance to homeless animals in need of medical care, has been serving Natrona County since 2006 backs its mission with the motto that every animal, whenever we can, however we can, will get the help it deserves. Paws2Help Foundation is especially proud of the ground breaking efforts that this special program is helping many families cope with enormously difficult times. Ensuring that our community’s companion animals never go hungry is one of the most basic, and most critical, aspects of animal welfare. A person’s inability to feed their pet could be due to unexpected bills or expenses, with the situation being temporary. By offering pet food assistance we hope to lessen the burden of homeless pets on local animal shelters and rescue groups. We hope families and individuals are rest assured they’re able to keep their beloved pet during their hardship.

The multi-organization collaboration supporting Pet Pantry Outreach’s efforts, says volunteer Denise Wendinger, is what is most exciting – the program has the support needed to sustain itself in the future as well as to expand throughout Wyoming. Towards the goal of expanding throughout Wyoming the Pet Pantry Outreach plans to expand its advertising efforts to increase services to the community. We expect to attribute increased donations and dispersals to increased awareness of our services by having several local food banks voluntarily post our advertising on their premises. Paws2Help Pet Pantry Outreach is sponsored by Paws2Help Foundation and a collaboration by the Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies, Altitude Veterinary Hospital, and Natrona County Meals on Wheels.

Financial donations are essential for us to continue to carry out our mission. We are one of a relatively small number of pet food assistance programs throughout the US and have seen the effects of the importance of our mission on the local community. If you are interested in helping the Pet Pantry Outreach or would like more information, please see the Pet Pantry Outreach’s website at paws2helpwy.org or contact the Program Coordinator, Melissa Fenster.

Families in need can visit distribution location: Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies, 4967 Paige Street, Mills. Donations are tax deductible. If you are interested in helping Pet Pantry Outreach or would like more information, see the Pet Pantry Outreach’s website at “www.paws2helpwy.org”.

CONTACT: Melissa Fenster Program Coordinator of Paws2Help Pet Pantry Outreach Tel. 307-298-0213 Email: petpantryoutreach@paws2helpwy.org

Paws2Help Foundation – a 501c3 non profit corporation helping provide financial means for homeless animals receive medical care. With our additional community service programs Paws2Help4Pits, Trap/Neuter/Release – Wyoming (Casper), and Paws2Help Pet Pantry Outreach brings the community together by providing a full circle solution since 2006.

Website: www.paws2helpwy.org Email: paws2help@bresnan.net Phone: (307) 215-3034

Altitude Veterinary Hospital – providing comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care and pet services year after year, making us the animal clinic of choice for pet owners in and around the Casper community since 1957. Altitude Veterinary Hospital offers the Casper community medical, surgical, and dental services, as well as emergency vet care. We also have in-house boarding and grooming facilities, making our veterinary facility a one stop shop for your pet’s health and medical needs

Website: www.popishvet.com Phone: (307) 234-7333

Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies – Fighting hunger, feeding hope serving all 23 counties of Wyoming with the help of our 200 member agencies. In the past year, just over 5 million pounds of food was distributed to more than 55,000 of our Wyoming neighbors. Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies is Wyoming’s food bank. With more than 9,000 volunteer hours as the driving force behind the success of our programs, we are working to end hunger in Wyoming. Please consider becoming a part of the effort to end hunger in Wyoming by supporting WFBR: donate food, funds, or time. You CAN make a difference.

Website: www.foodbankrockies.org/wyomingfbr/wyoming-home/ Phone: (307) 265-2172

Natrona County Meals on Wheels – To assist the elderly and/or homebound people of Natrona County maintain their independence and integrity, as well as their physical and mental health in the dignity of their own homes and environments, Natrona County Meals On Wheels prepares and delivers nutritionally tailored meals via caring community volunteers.

Website: www.mealsonwheels.com Phone: (307) 265-8659

“Around the Bend” featuring Beth Gleason on display at SAGE Exhibit Gallery in Sheridan

“Around the Bend,” featuring art work by Beth Gleason, will be on display March 1-29th at the SAGE Exhibit Gallery, located in Sheridan College Main St., 171 N. Main, in Sheridan. The Artist’s Reception will be Thursday, March 14th, from 5:30-7pm. This reception is open to the public and refreshments will be served.

Hours for the SAGE Exhibit Gallery are 9:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday – Friday.

The SAGE Exhibit Gallery is operated by the Sheridan Artists’ Guild, Et al. Become a member of SAGE for just $40 per year. For more information, visit the Sagebrush Community Art Center, located in the Historic Train Depot at 201 E. 5th St. in Sheridan, or online at www.artinsheridan.com.

The five finalists for the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s 2013 Bull-Bransom Award feature illustrators’ unique takes on wildlife, from tiny mouse to friendly moose.

Five Children’s Book Illustrators Named Finalists for Bull-Bransom Award

National Museum of Wildlife Art to announce winner in Jackson Hole May 3

Jackson Hole, Wyoming – February 25, 2013 – Five children’s books have been selected as finalists in the 2013 Bull-Bransom Award competition:

• Bear Has a Story to Tell, story by Philip C. Stead, illustrations by Erin E. Stead (Roaring Book Press, 2012)
• More, story by I.C. Springman, illustrations by Brian Lies (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012)
• Nightsong, story by Ariel Berk, illustrations by Loren Long (Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2012)
• Oh, No!, story by Candace Fleming, illustrations by Eric Rohmann (Schwartz & Wade Books, 2012)
• This Moose Belongs to Me, story and illustrations by Oliver Jeffers (Philomel Books, 2012)

Illustrators of the five books are under consideration for the award, which is presented annually by the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyo., to recognize excellence in children’s book illustration with a focus on wildlife and nature. The 2013 winner of the Bull-Bransom Award will be announced at the museum on May 3, 2013, as part of its Celebration of Young Artists event, with the winning illustrator invited to attend.

“The illustrations in the five finalist books for this year’s Bull-Bransom Award are beautiful, creative, and interesting,” says Bronwyn Minton, assistant curator of art for the museum and a member of the finalist selection panel. “This award continues to highlight talented illustrators of animals and humanity’s relationship with nature.”

Sylvia Long won the 2012 Bull-Bransom Award for her illustrations in A Butterfly Is Patient (Chronicle Books), written by Dianna Hutts Aston. The 2011 award went to Kevin Waldron for Tiny Little Fly (Walker Books). Both Long and Waldron are serving on this year’s judging committee to select the 2013 winner.

Created in the tradition of such prestigious children’s book illustrator honors as the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King and Hans Christian Andersen awards, the Bull-Bransom Award is presented in the form of a medal and $5,000 cash award. The National Museum of Wildlife Art named the award for Charles Livingston Bull and Paul Bransom, among the first American artist-illustrators to specialize in wildlife subjects.

A member of the Museums West consortium and accredited by the American Association of Museums, the museum, officially designated the National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States by an act of Congress in 2008, provides an exciting calendar of exhibitions from its permanent collection and changing exhibitions from around the globe. A complete schedule of exhibitions and events is available online at www.wildlifeart.org. The museum is also active on Facebook and on Twitter at @WildlifeArtJH.

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WYOMING FIRST: Uncle Milt’s Gourmet Rubs & Sauces

Posted on 22 February, 201322 February, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Uncle Milt’s Gourmet Rubs & Sauces

Uncle Milt’s Gourmet Rubs & Sauces — Milton Dearborn — 1215 Sheridan Ave. Cody, WY 82414 — 307-272-0081

unclemiltsfoodspecialties@yahoo.com www.unclemilts.com

Milton Dearborn (Uncle Milt) had been watching the food channel for several years and especially Emeril Lagasse. He wanted to start his own business and wasn’t sure what to do. So by chance he had a friend come over to watch a football game on a Sunday. Needing snacks, Milton made up a Mexican Salsa. His friend devoured it and told him he needed to make this and sell it because Cody didn’t have anything like it at all. That was in 2004. Milton started thinking and decided to make and sample his salsa all over the place to see what people thought. People loved it and he thought, “If people on the Food Network could make sauces and spices, why not me?” So Milton began his journey of experimenting and discovering a rub, which he called Critter Rub. The rest is, as they say, history. In 2005, Milton began to market and sell his products.

There are 8 different rubs and seasonings, plus sauces: Habanero hot sauce, Wyo-Mex salsa, five different BBQ sauces, steak sauce, and chicken wing sauce, as well as three mustards and two jalapeño hot jellies. New products will be added soon. Uncle Milt endeavors to make his products chemical free, free of MSG, heavy chemicals or preservatives, low salt or salt free, and most are gluten free. Most of the products are hand made by Uncle Milt.

Special orders can be placed through his web site: www.unclemilts.com, or by contacting Uncle Milt via phone or email (see top of the blog). The Uncle Milt’s products are also available wholesale and private labels can be made for people who want products but wish to use their own label. They can also be purchased at these fine stores: IGA store in Powell; in Cody at: Cody Meat, Buckstitch Canvas, Yellowstone Gift Store, & Wyoming Buffalo Company.

Uncle Milt is in the process of contacting stores throughout Wyoming and Montana. He has a wholesale customer in Jackson, California. He is currently contacting various stores in Red Lodge, Montana, Casper, Saratoga, and Dubois, the Rawlins and Rock Springs area to sell product. Check the web site for new locations as they’re announced! Uncle Milt also participates at craft fairs, home and garden shows, farmers markets, and the Cody Stampede. People can always email or phone to see where he will be next or if there is a store near them that carries Uncle Milt’s Gourmet Rubs and Sauces.

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WYOMING FIRST: Dowd House Studios

Posted on 4 January, 20134 January, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring: Dowd House Studios of Alpine, WY

Jenny & Sam Dowd Dowd House Studios PO Box 3831 Alpine, WY 83128 Near the Idaho/Wyoming Border off Hwy 89 south of Jackson

Phone: 307-413-4460

Email: jennydowd@gmail.com

Website: www.dowdhousestudios.com

Jenny & Sam Dowd met as students at Kansas State University in the ceramics studio. They traded phone numbers written in pieces of clay. They both have always been drawn to working with their hands, and each had experiences with clay as children, which stuck with them. As they moved around the country they always set up some sort of studio, but Alpine, Wyoming is the first place the Dowd’s studio in their home feels permanent.

Dowd House Studios is known for their utilitarian pottery. They like to make pottery that can be used every day but also for special occasions. Sam carves or brushes animals onto his pieces which can be very whimsical and, of course, one of a kind. From the fish of the region to dinosaurs, birds and deep-sea fish, they strive to create a piece of art in each of their pots, hoping that the customer will enjoy the experience as much as the Dowds did making the pieces.

The Dowds welcome custom orders and commission of projects. They enjoy projects that can be personalized for their customers. Jenny and Sam work with a few Jackson hotels. They created water pitchers for the Wort Hotel and the Four Seasons in Teton Village, as examples.

You can find Dowd House Studio pieces in Jackson at the Wort Mercantile; in Alpine at the Mountain View Natural Market and the Raven Lunatic’s Art Gallery. You can also visit their studio and the best way to contact them is by email. Prices start at $12. Other places to find the Dowd’s work is on a recently created Etsy site and on Facebook; links for both are on their website.

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ON THE CALENDAR: November 30, 2012

Posted on 30 November, 201230 November, 2012 by wlmeditor

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LARAMIE: UW Art Museum’s Happy Holidays Laramie

A community celebration of arts and beautiful Christmas trees and holiday decorations is on display at the UW Art Museum from 10:30 A – 3 P Saturday, December 1. Visit Santa and enjoy the beautiful music provided by Laramie’s groups!

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CHEYENNE: Holiday High Tea @Nagle Warren Mansion

This historic home is decked out in traditional Victorian fashion while Jake Martin regales you with holiday music on the antique concert grand piano. The tea menu fills a 12-foot dining room table and is served by costumed waitresses. You will sit at individual tea tables set with fine English china and silver service.

www.womenscivicleaguecheyenne.org

CHEYENNE: Holiday House 2012, Women’s Civic League

The 44th Annual Christmas House is held at the home of Steve and Pat Caldwell — 2900 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne. Hours Open: Friday, November 30, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 1, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Please note the new end time on Saturday!) ; Home Tour: $6.00 per person Children 5 and under Free Tickets will be Available at the Door

image from Buffalo Bill Historical Center

CODY: Holiday Open House, Buffalo Bill Historical Center

From 10 A – 5 P December 1, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center celebrates the holiday season with its annual, FREE event day filled with festive decorations, Santa Claus, and entertainment.

LANDER: Christmas Tree Lot Supports LVHS Band

The Lander Valley High School Marching Band is sponsoring the Community Christmas Tree Lot at the Ace parking lot, 485 Main St., featuring better trees from a new tree farm! There will be a beautiful selection of Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, Black Hills Spruce, Michigan Grand Fir and Scotch Pine. Weekday hours are 4-8 pm; Saturday hours are 9am-8pm; and Sunday hours are 9am-6pm. Open through December 24. Come support the LVHS award-winning band! Free hot cocoa and apple cider. Optional delivery for a small donation. Contact landerbandboosters@gmail.com with any questions.

RIVERTON: Knights of Columbus Holiday Craft Fair

The Knights of Columbus Riverton Community Christmas Craft Fair will be Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Margaret’s School, 220 N 7th E, Riverton. Come see local vendors and artisans!

EVANSTON: Uinta County Christmas Craft Fair

image from Main Street Rock Springs

ROCK SPRINGS: 15th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade

December 1, 5:30p.m., head to Downtown Rock Springs for this annual holiday favorite! Make sure you stop by Christmas in the Park at Bunning Park and the Festival of Trees at the Broadway Theater before and after the Parade with your donations!!! Santa will make a special appearance in the parade, and Cookies and Cocoa will be served at the Rock Springs Historical Museum and at various locations along the parade route. Catch a live broadcast on KQSW 96.5 if you can’t make it!

SHERIDAN: Christmas Trees of Love Lighting & Open House

December 2, 4-5:30 P. Annual event provided by the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, giving residents an opportunity to purchase a light to be put on the hospital’s Christmas Trees of Love in memory or honor of a loved one. During the open house, the trees will be lit and refreshments will be served. Taesub Kim, nursing student at Sheridan College, will be playing the piano. The lights are $5 each – white lights to memorialize a deceased love one, green lights to honor a relative or friend, and red lights to honor a child or a pet. With the $5 donation, the Auxiliary sends a card to the honoree or the family informing them of the dedication. Donation forms are available at the hospital front desk or at www.sheridanhospital.org

Trail End State Historic Site

SHERIDAN: Trail End State Historic Site Open House

Sheridan’s popular historic museum comes alive with the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas all rolled into one three-day event. Featuring nine performances by local musicians. For more information, 307-674-4589 or visit at 400 Clarendon Avenue in Sheridan or www.trailend.org.

GILLETTE: 2012 Campbell County Parade of Lights

Gillette Main Street presents the 2012 Campbell County Parade of Lights — December 1, 5:00 PM, Downtown Gillette. This year’s theme will be : Coal County Christmas!

CASPER: Candlelight at the Fort — Fort Caspar

An unforgettable evening exploring the past. You will experience 19th century frontier life by candlelight with army, pioneer, and mountain men reenactors. Enjoy cannon demonstrations, cookies and hot chocolate, and hands-on children’s activities. Step back in time with the Museum’s exhibitions: “Images of Black Wyoming,”focusing on African Americans in the West and “Color on the Plains,” featuring Northern Plains Indian objects. Visit Fort Caspar’s website for more information.

PINEDALE: Holiday Farmers’ Market

Don’t miss the Holiday Market at the PAC, Sunday Dec 2, 1pm to 4pm. Door prizes, gift wrapping, holiday music in addition to these awesome goodies for sale — Gift Baskets, Essential Oils, Beehive Cheese, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, Fresh Farm Eggs, Organically Raised Grass Fed Ground Beef, Holiday Wreaths, Willow Decor, Baked Yummalicious Goods, Ceramics, Wyomatoes, Wyobasil, Spices, Teas, Jewelry, Western Lamps, Positively Posh, Miche and gads more!

ON THE TABLE — WYOMING SPECIALS & FOODIE NEWS…

LARAMIE: ALTITUDE CHOPHOUSE, LOVEJOY’S BAR & GRILL SPECIALS

ALTITUDE CHOPHOUSE & BREWERY:

chorizo pizza An appetizer sized pita pizza topped with chorizo sausage, pepperjack cheese, tomatoes, jalapeños and Anaheim peppers. 7.
grilled chicken breast Brushed with an apple honey glaze. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and asparagus. 12.
pan seared cod Wrapped in nori and served over rice noodles with spicy sesame soy sauce, carrots, green onions, bok choy and mushrooms. 14.
curry spiced sirloin Eight ounces of Certified Angus Beef®, rubbed with curry spices and grilled to your liking. Paired with a coconut Thai chili risotto with basil and sweet soy sauce. 18.

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panini special Thin sliced black forest ham, fresh bell peppers, tomatoes and muenster cheese stacked on a multi grain bun drizzled with sundried tomato vinaigrette. Served with your choice of fries, chips and salsa, creamy mashed potatoes, cottage cheese or a dinner salad. 8.5
alfredo pizza Italian pizza crust brushed with alfredo sauce and topped with grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, spinach and melted mozzarella cheese. 8.5

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DUBOIS: Taste of Dubois to Begin in December

Dubois Main Street will be hosting the first in a series of ‘Taste of Dubois’ dining events on December 8th. The series will feature 5 or 6 Dubois restaurants, one restaurant at a time, throughout winter and spring. Look for ads and e-mail announcements soon for more information.

KIRBY: Wyoming Whiskey Launches!

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December 1 Wyoming Whiskey launches with an open house and lots of fun…we’ll be there, hope to see you too!

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WYOMING FIRST: Wyoming Pure Beef

Posted on 8 November, 2012 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Wyoming Pure Natural Beef, LLC from Wheatland, Wyoming

Cynthia Goertz 307-331-1176 info@wyomingpure.com www.wyomingpure.com

Wyoming Pure Natural Beef started in 2004 as a means of diversifying their ag operation to keep the next generation involved in the ranch, Lazy V Six, Inc. Everyone in the family has a job to do, whether it’s going to shows, home deliveries, packaging, or working the cattle. The goal of the Goertz family and Wyoming Pure Natural Beef is to keep growing without losing customer service.

Wyoming Pure sells all cuts of their USDA inspected beef frozen and vacuum packed. They offer a wide variety of steaks and roast as well as ground beef, beef jerky, snack sticks and summer sausage. All of the products sold come from beef raised on their Lazy V Six ranch. The beef is raised without hormones or antibiotics and naturally dry aged to add great flavor and tenderness.

Customers can order any of the Wyoming Pure Natural Beef packages (starting at $45) that are offered or they can customize their own package to suit their needs. Beef may be purchased by half beef, quarter and simply a package of steaks. Orders may be placed by calling 307-331-1176 or by going online to www.wyomingpure.com. Gift certificates are also available.

Wyoming Pure Natural Beef offers free delivery to Cheyenne, Casper and Wheatland. The holidays are fast approaching and Wyoming Pure Natural Beef has several special Holiday packages available. These packages are now available to order. Send a taste of Wyoming this year — they also ship nationwide!

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ThatsWY.com presents Wheatland’s Wyoming Pure Natural Beef

Go to www.wyomingpure.com to see what some of their customers have to say about their experience with Wyoming Pure Natural Beef and the Goertz family.

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ON THE CALENDAR: October 26, 2012

Posted on 26 October, 20128 November, 2012 by wlmeditor

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ROCK SPRINGS: ROCK SPRINGS MAIN STREET HALLOWEEN STROLL

The Rock Springs Main Street Halloween Stroll will be held OCTOBER 27, from 11 A – 2 P, beginning at the Rock Springs Historical Museum downtown. There are even more merchants particpating this year, and RS Main Street is looking forward to a bigger and better stroll!! A great event for the family — click here for more info!

LARAMIE: GHOST TOURS OF LARAMIE CITY — WYOMING TERRITORIAL PRISON

Ghost Tours of Laramie City, “Terror Behind Stone Walls” runs October 26, 27 and 31. This tour is a two-part tour, and will last approximately an hour and a half. The tour starts off at the Territorial Prison, where thrill seekers will be led through a section of the park by a menacing character. After that, a hayride will wind though Downtown Laramie. Guests will hear the ghostly stories of the Gem City and see local historical haunts. After that, guests will return to the prison via hayride and finish up the tour in the penitentiary.

Tickets are $13 for adults, $10 for children ages 7-12 (not recommended for children under 7). There are six tours a night starting at 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30. Payment in full is required in making your reservations. Time slots fill up fast so please call or come down to the Territorial Prison to reserve tickets ahead of time. Click here for more information.

LARAMIE: HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LARAMIE’S SCARAMIE TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT

The Laramie Main Street Alliance presents the annual Scaramie event — a fun time for families in Downtown Laramie! Lots & LOTS of candy, a city fire truck parked in front of the Laramie Main Street office at 207 Grand Ave. for kids to explore, as well as carnival style games in the First Street Plaza at First & Grand Ave. coordinated by the LHS Choice Kids program. The Gem City Grand (Albany County Transportation Authority) will also be parked downtown at the First Street Plaza and will be handing out candy from their decorated bus. 10 A – 12 P on October 27! Click here for more!

CHEYENNE: GHOST TOURS!

From October 26-28 (6 and 7:30 PM), the Cheyenne Street Railway has partnered with the Paranormal Hunting Observation Group to investigate local hauntings. They’re presenting their observations on this year’s Ghost Tours! “These 90-min tours illuminate the spirits of who once inhabited the vasst prairie and our wild west town,” the Visit Cheyenne website says. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children — reservations are REQUIRED. Tickets are on sale at the Depot, W. 15th St. and Capitol Ave., or by calling 307-778-3133 with a credit/debit card. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Click here for more information.

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CASPER: NATRONA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HAUNTED MANSION

October 26 (5 P – 7 P; 9 P – 12 P), and October 27 (7 P – 12 P), the NCHS haunted mansion fundraiser helps raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Admission is $5 but with a donation of one non-perishable food item, admission is discounted to $4. More info: http://www.casperwyoming.info/events.php

CASPER: CASPER REC CENTER’S FALL FESTIVAL

October 27 (6 P -8 P), head to the Casper Recreation Center for carnival games, inflatables, a costume parade and other spook-tacular activities! Candy & Prizes will be awarded at the games; refreshments will be available. FREE event for kiddos 12 & under and their parents; sponsored by the Community Recreation Foundation. http://www.casperwyoming.info/events.php

EVANSTON: HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE!

On October 26 (2 P – 4 P), children ages 2-8 years old are invited to the Bear River State Park Visitor Center for fun-filled Halloween activities! There will be games, activities, pumpkin picking decorating for all. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED — register at the rec center. Parent supervision is required. Pumpkins are donated by Wal-Mart.

RIVERTON: CENTRAL WY COLLEGE’S HALLOWEEN TRAIL OF TERROR

On October 26 & 27 on campus in Riverton, the CWC Theater Department & Student Activities hosts the Halloween Trail of Terror, guided tours of outdoor campus haunts. From 7-10 PM, this scary, family-friendly event is free, but donations to breast cancer awareness will be appreciated.

Sponsored by the CWC Theater Department and Student Activities, guided tours of outdoor campus haunts are provided by theater students Rustin Burr and Zedikiah Mills from 7-10 p.m. on both evenings. Click here for more info!

SHOSHONI: SHOSHONI HAUNTED HOUSE

On October 31st, the popular Shoshoni Haunted House is held at the Shoshoni Senior Center basement from 7 – 9 PM. Cost if $3/person, $2/person wiht a canned food item donation. With three months’ worth of work going into the event by the Shoshoni Recreation Department staff, you won’t want to miss this popular event!

GILLETTE: HAUNTED HOUSE AT HANDS ON POTTERY

A free haunted house will be held at Hands On Pottery, 110 W. 4th St., on October 26 & 27 from 6-7 PM. The event, geared toward smaller children, will be free, with treat bags FOR ALL WHO SURVIVE!!!!! Muuuhahahaha!! (OK, that’s what they said.) 🙂 “We will be closing the store early each night for the haunted house. Please come by and enjoy in the fun!” they add. For more information check out their Facebook page.

STORY: HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

Head to the Halloween Carnival in Story on Friday, October 26 from 5:30 – 7:30 P at Story Elementary School, 103 Fish Hatchery Road. Carnival games, fortune teller, cake walk, prizes, costume contest, haunted house! Free admission, including free chili dogs. For more information, call Ramona at (307) 752-5004 or the Story school at (307) 683-2316.

SHERIDAN: HOLY NIGHT “FRIGHT NIGHT” HAUNTED HOUSE

Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27, 7:30 – 10:30 P at Holy Name Catholic School, 121 S. Connor. Enjoy this haunted house adventure, recommended for ages 8 and up. $5/person. For more information, call Holy Name Catholic School at 307-672-2021.

SHERIDAN: SHERIDAN JAYCEES DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN PARADE

Saturday, October 27, from 2 – 3:30 P. Meet on Grinnell Plaza in Historic Downtown Sheridan. The Sheridan Jaycees will be taking the kids trick or treating to the downtown businesses. Be sure to wear your costume – and maybe get a prize in the costume contest too! Bring your own bucket or bag (or something even bigger!) For more information, contact Jarod Martin at 307-751-5738.

SHERIDAN: PET-O-WEEN

The 12th Annual Pet Costume Contest kicks off at the Kendrick Park Band Shell, and runs from 11 A – 12:30 P. Bring your costumed pet and
compete for prizes in three categories — Scariest, Most Creative, and Funniest. Treats for all entries. Entry fee is $5/pet, with proceeds to benefit the Dog & Cat Shelter. Also enter the raffle for many other prizes. Music and fun for the whole family. Bring dog or cat food, which will be shared with people who are struggling to afford feeding their pets. For more information, call the Shelter at (307) 674-7694 or Kandy DeTavernier at (307) 763-1146.

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WYOMING FIRST: NM Works

Posted on 25 October, 20122 November, 2012 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring NM Works of Cheyenne, by artist Nancy McCalla

nancy@nmworks-cheyenne.com nmworks-cheyenne.com 307-637-5404

Nancy McCalla is a Wyoming native, raised on a farm along the Platte River between Glenrock and Casper. Growing up, she was an avid “rock hound,” always carting around a box of rocks. She found meaning, companionship and solace in the stones. In 1976 Nancy moved to Cheyenne and began a 35 year career working for the Wyoming State Government. In 2004, she attended a metal working class at Laramie County Community College. It was a revelation! Metal met stone and she discovered an entirely new and exciting world.

In 2010 Nancy retired from state government and started her jewelry/art design business. During the 35 years she worked for the state, Nancy spent a lot of time listening to people say to her, “Oh you work for the state, why don’t you get a real job?” So her new enterprise became NM Works – sort of her way of declaring that she now has a “real” job! Nancy feels very lucky to have had a rewarding long term career that ultimately helped her discover her passion to create and to be able to pursue it, and she hope others are as fortunate.

Nancy wants her work to directly reflect Wyoming’s western heritage and our state’s natural beauty. Each piece starts with a concept or insight that she wants to share with others. Sometimes the concept is inspired by the materials she uses – stones, metal, leather, gourds. Nancy always wants her pieces to allow others to see the materials used in a new and different way.

Nancy likes to combine wearable art, with non-wearable art. A small gourd bowl serves as a decorative storage/display piece for the pendant and earrings from the “Hoop Dancer” series. She enjoys combining natural materials such as gourds, shells, feathers, etc., with metal and finished and/or rough stones.

Nancy works with brass, copper, sterling silver and 14/20 karat gold filled metals. She uses both precious and semi-precious stones and cabochons in her pieces. Some of the precious stones used include faceted black diamonds and blue diamonds; un-faceted or raw cognac and grey diamonds, and sapphires. Some of the semi-precious stones used include: garnet, turquoise, jasper, agate, jade and amber. She also uses: gourds, leather, shells, feathers, elk ivory.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do Nancy create custom pieces?
Nancy finds it exciting to work with her customers to design and create a piece that is unique and one of a kind. Depending on what the order is and the materials used, prices could vary from $25.00 to $500.00 on a custom order. She has made rings, earrings and pendants for customers.

Where can people look at or purchase products? Are they located in any stores in our area? Would Nancy like them to be?
If you’d like to purchase any of Nancy’s beautiful and unique pieces go to nmworks-cheyenne.com. She can always be reached by phone (307-637-5404) or email (nanmccalla@gmail.com) as well. She would be thrilled to have some of her products featured at Wyoming Home here in Cheyenne and in Thoenig’s Fine Jewelry in Jackson. Nancy would also be happy and honored to see her products featured in other communities as well.

Keep up with Nancy and NM Works on her Facebook page.

WYOMING FIRST: Whispering Elk Creations

Posted on 18 October, 20122 November, 2012 by wlmeditor

This week we are featuring Whispering Elk Creations by Ronda McLean of Meeteetse, Wyoming

Whispering Elk Creations — Ronda McLean — PO Box 233, Meeteetse, WY 82433 — 307-868-2693

whisperingelk@hotmail.com

While hiking one day, Ronda found some pretty glass in a 1940’s landfill and realized that the glass would take hundreds of years to disintegrate. This gave her a way to contribute to recycling efforts in her community.

Ronda has had a ceramic kiln for years, so she started experimenting with melting glass and began collecting wine bottles and other interesting looking bottles and started make wine bottle cheese plates. When Ronda removes her plate from the kiln and starts designing, she might add a bead to the plate and attaches a cheese knife with a ribbon. She has deigned her own mold for the handle. There are also molds that she uses to melt the bottles over and imprints butterflies or grapes and leaves and says “Bon Appétit.”

All of Whispering Elk Creations are unique; there are never two alike. Ronda also creates custom pieces for weddings or anniversaries or other notable events. One such piece she melted a couple’s special bottle into a plate.

Whispering Elk Creations can be found in Ronda’s boutique in Meeteetse and on her business page on Facebook, www.facebook/WhisperingElkCreations.MeeteetseWyo

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ON THE CALENDAR: October 12, 2012

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LARAMIE: Fall Bridal Expo by Wyoming Weddings, October 21

Head to the UW Hilton Conference Center for our Laramie Bridal Expo — Fall Edition! 1-4 PM, with fashion shows by Mountain Valley Bridal and all sorts of information from area wedding professionals. If you’d like a booth, contact us at editor@wyolifestyle.com!

JACKSON: Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club Ski Swap, October 27

The Ski Swap is an annual fundraising event hosted by the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club. Local and regional vendors as well as local ski enthusiasts will be selling new and used Alpine, Nordic and Snowboard equipment and clothing. If you have gear to sell or need something for the upcoming season, this is a great opportunity! Heritage Arena, Teton County Fairgrounds, 430 W Snow King Ave in Jackson. Drop off Friday, October 26 from 12 – 7 P. Saturday October 27 7:30A-8:15A Early Bird admission $10 ($5 with Ski Club Membership Card). 8:15 A – 1P — Doors open to public, general admission $1 (free with Ski Club Membership Card). Ski Club Memberships will be for sale at the door for $30 and provide hundreds of benefits and discounts at local businesses throughout the winter season. Pick up Saturday, October 27, 2-4P. Visit this link for contact info for more information: http://www.jhskiclub.org/ski-swap-october-27-2012

ROCK SPRINGS: Rock Springs Urban Renewal Agency/Main Street Pumpkin Patch through October 27

The Rock Springs Urban Renewal Agency (URA)/Main Street Program will be hosting their annual Pumpkin Patch again this year, starting on October 1 and running every day until October 27.

This year patch will include 22,000 lbs of pumpkins along with gourds, squash and other fall harvest and the ever-popular Giant Pumpkin! This family filled atmosphere will have food, local vendors, face painting, games for the kids and opportunities for photos. There will be a professional photographer Saturdays from 12-2pm to capture a family moment or you can take all the pictures you want with your own camera!

Proceeds from the event benefit the URA’s Renewal Fund which assists with grants to downtown businesses, the Downtown Pocket Park, Freight Building renovations, downtown business recruitment and many other projects. If you have any questions, please contact the Rock Springs URA office at (307) 352-1434.

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LANDER: Lander Lions Club Apple Sale, through October 31

The Lander Lions Club is now taking orders for their annual Apple Sale. Choose from Fuji, Gala, Cameo, Honeycrisp and Jonagold. A 38-pound box is $36 and a 1/2 box is $19. Apples must be ordered and paid for before Oct. 31. To order, contact any Lander Lions Club member or: Wyoming National Bank (685 Main St., Lander); Furry Friends (116 Chittim Road, Lander); See Brenda at Lander Senior Center; Valley Automotive (7854 Hwy 789); Call the Tappan’s at 332-7164 or the Durfey’s at 332-5578. Pick up your apples at 230 Christina Dr. (behind Alco) on Saturday, Nov. 3 or Sunday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. They will deliver in Lander area, if requested. Proceeds from this sale benefit Lander Lions Club charitable projects.

CODY: Wild West Brew Fest at The Terrace Restaurant & Bar, October 20, 5 PM

Sample home-brewed beers, microbeers, and beer-inspired food. Judge’s Choice & People’s Choice Awards will be bestowed. Interested in home brewing? You can’t miss this event! Held at The Terrace Restaurant & Bar, 525 W. Yellowstone Ave. Tickets are $25 and available at the Cody Chamber or at the door. Call 307-587-5868 for more information!

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LARAMIE: Pumpkin Dunkin, Laramie Recreation Center, October 26

Join the Laramie Recreation Center for their 7th annual Pumpkin Dunkin event, held October 26^th, 5 – 8 pm in the Recreation Center Leisure Pool. This event is full of festive fall family fun! Pick out your favorite pumpkin from their aqua-pumpkin patch and have your kids enter the pumpkin creation contest. This event is free with a membership or daily admission pass. Pumpkins may be taken home for $4 each, limit one pumpkin per person.

TORRINGTON; Eastern Wyoming Arts Council presents Allison Sage, October 28

On October 28 at 7 PM, Allison, a member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe from the Wind River Indian Reservation and Northern Arapahoe Eagle Drum Society, will demonstrates Native American traditional singing using a hand drum. She’ll also explain the meaning of the various songs.

Held at Eastern Wyoming College Fine Arts Auditorium; tickets are $15 if purchased by October 26, $20 at the door. Tickets available at the EWC Community Office Tebbet 134, Pinnacle Bank and the Goshen County Chamber of Commerce. Call EWC at 307-532-8213 with questions.

SHERIDAN: WYO Theater Gala presents “Anything Goes”, October 20

From Sheridan Chamber of Commerce: The WYO Theater’s Annual Fundraising Gala features the musical “Anything Goes”, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. Cole Porter’s classic stars your favorite local talent in an unforgettably fun and willfully silly musical. As the SS American heads out to sea, two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love … proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise, and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this hilariously bumpy ride are some of the musical theatre’s most memorable standards, including “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “It’s Delovely,” and of course “Anything Goes.” The October 20th performance is the big gala event, with hors d’oeurves and drinks preceding the performance. Doors open at 6:00 pm, curtain at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the gala evening are $100 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets (when available), contact the WYO Theater box office at (307) 672-9084 or online at www.wyotheater.com. Encore performance will be October 25-28.

CASPER: Sesame Street Live at the Events Center!

A treat for the little ones! Tuesday, October 16 at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, October 17 at 10:30 am (Kids’ Matinee Special); Wednesday, October 17 at 6:30 pm. Tickets: $18, $22, $27 Gold Circle, and $52 Sunny Seats; Special Kids’ Matinee Group Pricing: $12 for Groups of 10 or more (excluding Gold Circle and Sunny Seats). Click here for ticket purchasing.

IN FOOD NEWS…

ALTITUDE CHOPHOUSE & BREWERY WEEKLY SPECIALS, LARAMIE

shrimp diablo Sauteed shrimp tossed with spicy marinara sauce and served over fettuccine. Topped with a sprinkle of asiago cheese. 12.5

steak special Eight ounce cut of Certified Angus Beef® sirloin, tenderized, flour dusted and braised in beef broth and red wine. Topped with sauteed bell peppers, onions and tomatoes and served over a side of creamy mashed potatoes. 18.

ancho chicken pizza Amber ale pizza crust brushed with a spicy tomato sauce and topped with ancho spiced chicken, fresh jalapenos, Anaheim peppers, red onions, tomatoes, garlic and melted mozzarella cheese. 8.5

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WYOMING FIRST: Polished Corners of the Temple Wall by Lea Schoenewald

Posted on 11 October, 201226 October, 2012 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Polished Corners of the Temple Wall by Lea Schoenewald from Thermopolis, Wyoming

Author Lea Schoenewald, Thermopolis, Wyoming PO Box549 Thermopolis,WY 82443 www.polishedcorners.com

Lea Schoenewald was born and raised in Thermopolis. She grew up hearing stories about Ivinson Hall, a boarding school for girls in Laramie, from her mother, Bette (DeBerry) Cavalli, who was born and raised in Laramie. Lea’s mother didn’t attend Ivinson Hall, but she did attend the University of Wyoming’s Prep School in Laramie with the Ivinson Hall girls. So did her mother’s sister, Gladys (DeBerry) Rees and their cousin, Marion (Keller) Meyers. The school was in existence from 1921-1957. Edward Ivinson donated his beautiful home (known as the “Ivinson Mansion”) to the Episcopal Missionary District of Wyoming, to be used as a boarding school for Wyoming farm and ranch girls. They lived in the mansion during the school year and walked up Ivinson Avenue every school day to attend Prep. The stories Lea most remember from her Mom, Gladys, and Marion were about how strict the rules were at Ivinson Hall and how the girls had to wear uniforms. The principal from 1934-1952, Miss Whitehead, had a very strong influence on all of the girls; as did all of the Ivinson principals.

In 1993, Lea attended her mother’s 50^th high school reunion with her. Lea thinks that may have been the time she started thinking about writing a book about Ivinson Hall. In 1998, Lea decided to “jump in” and see what might happen. The first person she spoke to about Ivinson Hall was Beverly MacNeel, Edward and Jane Ivinson’s great-granddaughter. She received much of the information included in the introduction and chapter I of the book and was encouraged to pursue the project. Lea’s aunt Gladys lived in Laramie and knew so many people with ties to Ivinson Hall. Gladys sent her to the Laramie Plains Museum, where Lea had total access to the Ivinson Hall, and the entire Laramie Plains Museum archive, plus wonderful encouragement and assistance. Dorothy (Holmes) “Spezie” Cleveland, an Ivinson Hall girl who lived in Laramie, got Lea in contact with several other Ivinson Hall girls. She also had donated several pieces of Ivinson Hall memorabilia to the Laramie Plains Museum, including one of her Ivinson Hall handbooks. It contained the words to the Ivinson Hall hymn, “Polished Corners of the Temple Wall”. That’s when Lea knew she had found the title for the book.

Because Ivinson Hall was sponsored by the Episcopal Church, the St. Matthew’s Cathedral archive was a source of many pictures and accounts of Ivinson Hall, as well as copies of “The Wyoming Churchman” newsletters. Her mother had saved all of her Prep “Saddlebag” newspapers, which were a wealth of Prep and Ivinson Hall information; pictures of her mother and articles about her and her Ivinson Hall friends. The staff at the Laramie Daily Boomerang gave Lea full access to their archive. Lea compiled articles and photographs about Ivinson Hall and Prep that appeared in the Boomerang, the Republican, and the Daily Bulletin during Ivinson Hall’s existence. She also spent countless hours in the Chisum Special Collections Room at Coe Library, The American Heritage Center, the Albany County Library, and the Coe Media Center. The articles and photographs are presented in the book exactly as they appeared in the papers. The staff at the University Lab School provided Lea with a DVD of all the Prep yearbooks from 1920 to 2007. It was amazing to see how the Ivinson girls changed over the years—hairstyles, music they listened to, how they dressed, what was acceptable and unacceptable behavior, and how they saw the world in which they lived.Lea’s favorite part of this whole process was calling the women who attended Ivinson Hall, or their families and friends, and telling them about the book. Each person shared their reminiscences, and whether brief or lengthy, each added much to what really became an historical tapestry.

In the summer of 2011, Lea retired from teaching. She thought for all intents and purposes, she was done with the book, and set out to celebrate that accomplishment. But then her dear friend Mary Mountain, Executive Director of the Laramie Plains Museum, suggested she include current events throughout the book. With many more weeks of research, Lea printed out a timeline of current events from “Wikepedia”, and asked her high school Civics teacher for his help. They sat for hours at his kitchen table, as he helped her choose and verify the events to include. He also had insights into the various events that Lea couldn’t possibly have gotten anywhere else. Many people have said the current events added such a relevant perspective to the history. Several of the Ivinson Hall girls also commented that the current events helped bring back memories more vividly for them. Lea’s biggest hope is that the people who appear in the book, their families and friends, are pleased and they feel that their memories have been honored. Lea hopes that the memory of Ivinson Hall is honored as well, how it came to be, and the amazing people who were associated with it over the years. Lea feels truly blessed to have had this opportunity.

There will be a book signing Saturday, Oct. 13^th, in the University of Wyoming Union from 11-1. The book is also available at the UW Bookstore, the Depot Gift Shop and State Museum Gift Shop in Cheyenne, the Laramie Plains Museum Gift Shop, Wind City Books and Blue Heron Books in Casper, the Little Snake River Museum in Savery, the Storyteller and Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center in Thermopolis, Dog-Eared Books in Afton, Whistle-Stop Book Store and the Wyoming State Pioneer Museum in Douglas, and at www.polishedcorners.com.

Patricia Frolander, Wyoming’s Poet Laureate for 2011-2013, said of this book: “Impeccably researched, delightfully written, remarkably interesting. Don't miss an opportunity to come to know these women who have enriched the Wyoming landscape."

Lea’s current project is assisting Charlie Petersen of Laramie in writing an historical novel about the Big Boy locomotives coming to the West. It will be called Full Steam Ahead. VISIT OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: http://www.wyolifestyle.com/ OUR SISTER PUBLICATIONS: Wyoming Weddings http://www.wyoweddings.com/ Wyovore http://www.wyovore.com/ WYO XY http://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html The Wyoming Woman http://www.thewyomingwoman.com/

WYOMING FIRST: Table Mountain Vineyards

Posted on 4 October, 201213 October, 2012 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Table Mountain Vineyards from Huntley, Wyoming

Patrick Zimmerer, Huntley, WY

307.459.0233

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Table Mtn Vineyards (or TMV) started growing grapes in 2001 and began producing wines in 2004. The winery was inspired through owner Patrick Zimmerer’s Senior Thesis project while at the University of Wyoming. Patrick and his sister, Amie later competed in the University of Wyoming 10K Business Plan competition — they won first prize along with seed money to start the project.

Table Mountain Vineyards is Wyoming’s largest vineyard and winery – producing 100% Wyoming grown and made wines. The vines are a cross of wild and wine grapes in order to survive Wyoming’s climate. While the grapes are a bit different than traditional varieties, the winery is able to grow and produce its product from vine to wine in Wyoming. The winery processes anywhere from 20-40 tons of grapes per year.

Additionally, the winery has just finished construction of its new winery facility featuring a grand room for large groups, event hosting and functions. The tasting room is located just a few miles from Huntley, WY – (around 80 miles NE of Cheyenne on HWY 85). The winery is currently open by appointment during its harvest season.

The winery will be featured later this fall on “America’s Heartland” on RFDTV and PBS stations across the US as part of a segment featuring Wyoming agriculture.

The wines typically retail around $15 per bottle. The winery produces 10-14 varieties of grape and fruit wines. All the wines are “Farm to Table Wines” meaning the fruit is sourced from local vineyards and fruit growers in Wyoming. The winery produces wines with truly “Wyoming Character” and Spirit such as Cowboy Reserve, Rooster Red, S.O.B. Raspberry Wine, Stampede White, and many more. Its most unique wine is Wyoming Nectar – a honey wine w/Cinnamon. The wine style is traditionally known as Mead – one of the oldest fermented beverages in the world and is made from local beehives in the area.

TMV Wines are located in over 70 retail outlets in Wyoming, sold through its tasting room in rural Goshen County near Huntley, and direct shipped to various states & WY through its website WyoWine.com. TMV is a proud sponsor of many events and organizations throughout the year – you can find their wines this week at the Wyoming Women’s Expo in Casper and the Saint Mary’s Wine tasting this November in Cheyenne.

TMV Winery Offers Custom Labels for weddings, reunions, and special events. We’re also thrilled that Patrick writes in every issue of our Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine — and we featured an article on Table Mountain Vineyards in our first issue of Wyovore, our bookstore-exclusive publication!

The winery currently is open by appointment – visit WyoWine.com for more information or contact the winery at 307-459-0233 –
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ON THE CALENDAR: September 21, 2012

Posted on 21 September, 201211 October, 2012 by wlmeditor

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A look at events coming up throughout the state…

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SUNDANCE: SUNDANCE TRAIL RUN, SEPTEMBER 22

Check out the website for schedule and lots of info on this annual run, an ultra distance event included in the popular Black Hills Trail Running series.

LARAMIE: WYOMING BUSINESS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 2 — REGISTRATION DEADLING OCTOBER 1!

Presented by the Wyoming Business Council and the University of Wyoming College of Business, the level one seminar is a valuable opportunity for business education. Contact Cyndi Garretson-Weibel for more information: cyndi.weibel@wyo.gov.

CHEYENNE: WYOMING BROADBAND SUMMIT OCTOBER 23

Wyoming Governor Matt Mead, U.S. Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis, the Wyoming Business Council and the Wyoming Department of Enterprise Technology Services invite you to the Wyoming Broadband Summit at the Little America Hotel and Convention Center in Cheyenne Oct. 23, 2012. Join the effort to address broadband expansion, adoption, innovation and opportunities to build a faster, connected future for Wyoming. For more information, contact Troy Babbitt, Enterprise Broadband Coordinator, Wyoming Department of Enterprise Technology Services, at 307.777.5648 or email troy.babbitt@wyo.gov.

LANDER: LANDER ART CENTER OKTOBERFEST October 7

From 5-9:30 PM at the Museum of the American West (Red Barn and Schoolhouse), enjoy music and lots of fun! Tickets $10, kids 12 & under are free. Click here!

LARAMIE: ALWAYS A COWBOY8K/5K SEPTEMBER 22: The Wyoming cross country teams will participate in the 11th annual “Always a Cowboy” 8k run/5k walk Saturday at 9 a.m. at Undine Park in Laramie.

The event is an annual race held in memory of the eight Wyoming cross country student-athletes whose lives were taken on September 16, 2001. Undine Park is located at 5th Street and Ord in Laramie.

Prizes will be awarded, and everyone has a chance to win raffle prizes. Entrance fees are $20 before 5 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 19, and $25 after the 19th leading up to the race. A registration form is available — click here.

All proceeds are donated to the University of Wyoming cross country and track and field programs.

FOOD NEWS — WHAT’S COOKING ACROSS WYOMING…

JACKSON: Jackson Whole Grocer 5th Annual Harvest Festival — see the image below for more information!

HUNTLEY: Table Mountain Vineyards turns purple!

Harvest season is in the works at Table Mountain Vineyards in Huntley! Click here to check out some images from one of the hardest working companies in Wyoming… And stay tuned to their Facebook page for information on their upcoming TV appearance!

LARAMIE: Altitude Chophouse & Brewery and Lovejoy’s Bar & Grill Specials

LOVEJOY’S SPECIALS:

chipotle chicken sandwich Sliced chicken breast brushed with chipotle sauce and topped with applewood smoked bacon, melted cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato. Served on a kaiser with your choice of fries, chips and salsa, creamy mashed potatoes, cottage cheese or dinner salad. 8.5

pizza special Eight inch Italian pizza crust topped with capicola ham, salami, spicy Italian sausage crumbles, marinara sauce, Italian seasonings and melted mozzarella cheese. 8.5

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ALTITUDE CHOPHOUSE & BREWERY:

appetizer special Sundried tomato and goat cheese dip, served warm with toasted focaccia bread. 6.5

marinated salmon Fresh salmon drenched in a mildly spicy soy and pineapple marinade and baked on a bourbon soaked cedar plank. Served over white rice with asparagus. 16.5

new york strip Twelve ounce cut of Certified Angus Beef®, rubbed with rosemary, oregano and garlic and grilled to your liking. Served with roasted Yukon Gold
potatoes and balsamic marinated tomatoes. 21.5

grilled shrimp Spiced with a fragrant blend of tumeric, cumin, cayenne and coriander. Served over sweet and spicy coconut rice with a garnish of almonds and candied ginger. 14.

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A look at events coming up throughout the state…

JACKSON: Wyoming Filmmakers’ Showcase

image by Travis Klingler

SUNDANCE: BEAR LODGE MTN CLASSIC, SEPTEMBER 16

Check out the website for schedule and lots of info on this annual fun event put on by the Sundance Chain Gang Mountain Bike Association!

image by Paul Anderson

SUNDANCE: SUNDANCE TRAIL RUN, SEPTEMBER 22

Check out the website for schedule and lots of info on this annual run, an ultra distance event included in the popular Black Hills Trail Running series.

SHERIDAN — BORN IN A BARN EVENT SEPTEMBER 14 & 15

Born in a Barn was created by Shelley Kinnison and Jill Chase to support our serious addiction to refinished, refurbished, repurposed, refreshed, reused, handcrafted, from the heart “stuff”. Luckily, we have found some others with similar issues and they have been invited too!! All of the vendors at Born in a Barn have been carefully selected and they can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!! This year we are adding a food court full of yummy treats!! Join us Friday, September 14^th and Saturday, September 15^th we will open the gates at 10:00; there is plenty of parking in the field and Barn Boys to help cart your treasures away. Join us at 415 Highway 14 for our second annual Born in a Barn Sale!!

LARAMIE: WYOMING BUSINESS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 2

CHEYENNE: WYOMING BROADBAND SUMMIT OCTOBER 23

LANDER: LANDER ART CENTER OKTOBERFEST October 7

From 5-9:30 PM at the Museum of the American West (Red Barn and Schoolhouse), enjoy music and lots of fun! Tickets $10, kids 12 & under are free. Click here!

image by University of Wyoming Photo Service

COWBOY FOOTBALL VS. CAL POLY IN LARAMIE, SEPTEMBER 15 4 PM KICK-OFF

The Wyoming Cowboys return to War Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15 to host the Cal Poly Mustangs from San Luis Obispo, Calif. Saturday’s game is scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m., Mountain Time.

SHERIDAN: 3rd Thursday for September — the last of the season! — September 20, Downtown Sheridan

This easy-to-remember festival, held every third Thursday from June through September, will be holding its last hurrah for 2012 on Thursday, September 20 in Downtown Sheridan. Enjoy live music, food vendors, farmers’ market, booths to browse through and of course, the downtown shops — all in one awesome street festival. It’s a popular event that brings the whole town out — you won’t want to miss it! Visit Downtown Sheridan Association or the Sheridan Chamber of Commerce for more info! And read the feature in our fall issue of Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine — with images by Tim Doolin Photography!

JACKSON: Jackson Whole Grocer 5th Annual Harvest Festival — see the image below for more information!

FOOD NEWS — WHAT’S COOKING ACROSS WYOMING…

JACKSON: SNAKE RIVER BREWERY APPEARS ON THE TRAVEL CHANNEL

The Travel Channel will be filming today and tonight (Friday, September 14) at Snake River Brewing Company for their “Food Paradise” show after the brew pub won top honors in the Men’s Health “Manliest Pub” in the USA online voting contest. We’ll have updates as we hear when the episode will air!

image by Nani’s Pasta House & the Enoteca

JACKSON: Nani’s Pasta House Celebrates New Menu & Specials!

We invite you to join us at Nani’s & the Enoteca…open nightly at 5:30pm throughout the off-season…20% off when seated prior to 6pm 20% off CarryOut ordered prior to 6pm 10% off all night to locals ONLY…but, you must ask!!

2 for 1 entrées will be offered during October and November…look for our off-season menu!

LARAMIE: Altitude & Lovejoy’s Specials

LOVEJOY’S BAR & GRILL SPECIALS

open faced pork sandwich Slices of smoked pork loin served on toasted sourdough with mashed potatoes and gravy. Paired with a side of steamed broccoli. 8.5

cowboy new york strip Ten ounce New York strip, rubbed with western bbq seasonings and grilled to your liking. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and your choice of a cup of soup or a dinner salad. 14.

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ALTITUDE CHOPHOUSE & BREWERY SPECIALS

pizza appetizer Caramelized onions, green apples, bleu cheese and mozzarella cheese baked on pita bread brushed with olive oil. 6.
sweet and sour pork Served over fried rice with carrots, onions, red bell peppers and mushrooms. 13.
stuffed chicken breast Tender chicken breast stuffed with spinach, bacon, ricotta and bleu cheese. Served with roasted Yukon Gold potatoes and a white wine dijon sauce. 15.
blackened sirloin Eight ounce cut of Certified Angus Beef®, grilled to your liking. Served with mashed potatoes and a spicy roasted bell pepper cream sauce. 18.

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