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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image courtesy Dee Mitchell

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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ON THE CALENDAR: February 24, 2013

Posted on 22 February, 201322 February, 2013 by wlmeditor

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CASPER: Shakespeare’s Richard III, Casper College of Theater & Dance

February 20 – March 3 — Visit website for more information!

CHEYENNE: Wyoming State Museum Announces New Temporary Exhibit

From Arts Cheyenne: “Wyoming Passage,” a new temporary exhibit utilizing contemporary photographs and paintings, has opened at the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne. The exhibit combines images relating to transportation and the varied Wyoming landscape.

Visit Arts Cheyenne online for more information!

CODY: Miss Cody Stampede Pageant March 16

From Cody Chamber: Miss Cody Stampede Pageant Saturday March 16th. Orientaion Horsemanship competition begins @ 9 am at the Double Doc arena. Interviews begin at 1 pm at the Cody Library. Crowning of the new Lady In Waiting and Princess just prior to the parade. The new court will participate in the parade. Please email or call me with any questions and thank you for including this event on your calendar. Contact Shelley Causey Miss Cody Stampede Royalty Committee 307.272.1770 for more information.

SHERIDAN: Sheridan High School “Fiddler On the Roof” February 18

From Sheridan Chamber: Sheridan High School play of the book by Joseph Stein”Fiddler On The Roof” Tickets on sale February 18th at the SHS office $7 advance / $8 at the door

EVANSTON: Spice the Ice at the 7th Annual Chili Cookoff March 2

LARAMIE: UW Fine Arts Presents “Variegations: An Evening of Dance”

February 28 – March 2

From UW Fine Arts: “This year’s spring dance show features exciting new contemporary ballet, modern, and jazz pieces by UW Theatre and Dance faculty Marsha Knight and Lawrence Jackson.

“Also featured will be a new contemporary modern dance work by guest artist André Megerdichian. Megerdichian is a professional dancer and choreographer who has performed with numerous professional companies and currently serves as dance faculty at Case Western Reserve University. The concert will also present original/restaged works by Rachael L. Shaw and other eminent and emerging artists.”

Visit the Fine Arts office website for more information.

LANDER: Wyoming State Winter Fair Trade Show February 28 – March 2

The Wyoming State Winter Fair Trade Show is scheduled for February 28-March 2, 2013. It will be held at the Bob Carey Memorial Fieldhouse, Lander Valley High School, 400 Baldwin Creek Road. More details to be announced.

Volunteers are needed to work on the board and committees. Please call Marlene at 332-4022 or Koni at 332-2437 evenings or 438-0242 for more information. Visit their website for schedule & information!

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ON THE TABLE…FOOD NEWS FROM ACROSS WYOMING:

Altitude Chophouse Specials — Laramie

appetizer special Three fire braised pork rib fingers glazed with a sweet bbq sauce. 9.

deep dish pizza Homemade amber ale pizza crust topped with marinara sauce, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms and melted mozzarella cheese. 9.

bistro steak Eight ounces of tender medallions of beef topped with a tomato chimichurri sauce. Served over spiced couscous with fresh asparagus. Accompanied by your choice of a cup of soup or a dinner salad. 15.

pan seared salmon Fresh salmon, lighted floured, pan seared and topped with a roasted red bell pepper cream sauce. Served over a hash of potatoes, peas and corn. Accompanied by your choice of a cup of soup or a dinner salad. 16.

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Lovejoy’s Bar & Grill Specials — Laramie

chorizo burrito Spicy chorizo sausage, potatoes, refried beans and cheese rolled up in a flour tortilla and topped with pork green chili, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, green onion and sour cream. Served with chips and salsa. 9.5

sirloin special Six ounce sirloin, grilled to your liking and topped with demi glace and sauteed mushrooms and bell peppers. Paired with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and your choice of a cup of soup or a small garden salad. 12.

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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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WYOMING FIRST: Gaukel Grown & Ground

Posted on 7 December, 20127 December, 2012 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Gaukel Grown & Ground of Keeline, WY (between Lusk & Douglas on Hwy 20)

Kevin & Julie Gaukel 322 Divide Road Keeline, WY 82227 (307) 334-3252

sales@gaukelwheet.com www.gaukelwheat.com

The Gaukel family has been growing quality grains in the heart of Wyoming wheat country since 1914. The Gaukels are fourth generation farmers and ranchers. Kevin spends many hours of “tractor time” giving him great opportunities to think. It was during one of these trips around the field that an idea came to him! They were expecting their third child and needed to find a way to increase their revenue with the resources they had available. At the time bread machines were becoming increasingly popular. Kevin decided that they should offer their wheat in pre-packaged, convenient mixes directly to the consumer. So in 1999, Gaukel Grown & Ground was established near Keeline, Wyoming, which allowed the Gaukels to bring their award winning grain straight from their Wyoming wheat field to your home.

Today people are striving to lead a healthier lifestyle, and the Gaukels are helping them reach their goals. They stone grind their wheat, leaving it as healthful as the Lord intended. The Gaukels take pride in their all-natural whole wheat products, which stand apart from others by the way they are processed. Stone grinding leaves the wheat kernels whole allowing the wheat germ to be retained. This gives their whole wheat mixes a higher source of fiber and other nutrients. The Gaukel family not only plants and harvests their annual crop of wheat; they clean it, grind it, mix and package it.

In 1999, Gaukel Grown & Ground began with only 3 products. Now the product line has expanded to offer 14 different whole wheat choices to meet the desires of your family as well as satisfying your gift giving needs. The following products sold individual or in 3 unique gift sets: Pancake Mix, Muffin Mix, Italian Herb Bread Mix, Multi-Grain Bread Mix, Wheat-n-Raisin Bread Mix, Whole Wheat Bread Mix, Doughnut Mix, Cracked Wheat Cereal, and Whole Wheat Flour. It’s convenient, prepackaged, and nutritious with a home-grown taste. Preparing stone ground whole wheat is a slow process, but it ensures a quality of flour that we are sure you’ll enjoy. The coarseness of the texture is determined by how far apart the two stones are set. They can grind cake flour fine or just pop the kernel open. Since very little heat is generated, all the nutrients come through.

Gaukel Grown & Ground now offers two convenient packaging options. The Kraft bag with tin-tie closure is available for wholesale customers in the grocery industry, as well as for regular customers for their own personal consumption. New to their packaging line is a hand-made cloth pouch, using coordinating country style fabrics. This packaging choice is available for wholesale customers in the gift industry, as well as for customers purchasing the mixes for special occasions. The Gaukel daughters, Kaitlin and Kylee, sew these unique, one of a kind, cloth pouches.

If you’re looking for a gift with country flair, try one of their “Bouquet of Flours” today!

One of the gift sets are sure to be perfect for any occasion: thank you, birthdays, anniversaries, special holidays, house warming party, secret pals, hostess gifts, pastor’s appreciation, or a well-timed pick me up . . .

Our Daily Bread Bouquet – The best selling gift set! It features all 8 of their mixes served in a very stylish, yet practical, 8 quart stainless steel bowl with a large wire whisk.

Breakfast Bonanza Bouquet – Four mouthwatering mixes served with the same touch of country in a 5 quart stainless steel bowl with a medium wire whisk – featuring our Pancake, Muffin, Doughnut, and Wheat-N-Raisin Bread Mixes.

Build Your Own Bouquet – You choose the arrangement of “flours”! Select from any 3 mixes (some exclusions apply) in a 3 quart stainless steel bowl with a small wire whisk.

Enjoy Gaukel Grown & Ground’s home grown goodness and modern convenience. Look for their products in specialty shops and grocery stores throughout the nation. They direct ship for all your holiday and gift giving needs! They’ll even include a gift card expressing your personal sentiments.

Gaukel Grown & Ground products are currently not available in Cheyenne, but they certainly would love to be. People can go to their favorite grocery or gift shop and ask them to begin carrying their product line today!

Gaukel Grown & Ground’s focus is actually two-fold. They strive to provide quality whole wheat products to their customers while educating America’s youth about the importance of agriculture. The Gaukels reach their minds and their hearts through “Living Classrooms”, Ag Expos, and national speaking engagements.

Since its inception in 1999, Gaukel Grown & Ground has cooperated with the Niobrara County Cattlewomen and the Niobrara County School District to provide agriculture education to the youth in the area. Annually, the Niobrara Cattlewomen host an Ag Exp for the 4th and 5th grade students, and Gaukel Grown & Ground participates to educate children in the basics of food production.

The Gaukels also host a tour of their ranch for 3rd and 4th graders. They turn their ranch into a “Living Classroom” with sessions focusing on sustainable agriculture, conservation of land and resources, and urban and rural partnerships to name a few topics. Students see first-hand how wheat is grown, processed, and turned into a variety of foods. The Gaukels have hosted school districts throughout Wyoming for this one of a kind learning experience!

In, 2006, they also began teaching workshops during the Black Hills Conservation Camp located at Mallo.

2007-State, Regional, & NATIONAL Home-Based Business Champion of the Year!

After winning the Wyoming title, Gaukel Grown & Ground was named the United States Small Business Administration’s 2007 Region VIII Home-Based Business Champion Award winner. They were selected from amongst an elite group of entrepreneurs and community leaders representing Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. They were fortunate to then advance to win the NATIONAL title!

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ON THE CALENDAR: November 30, 2012

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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.

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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

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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

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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!

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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: Bare Body Soaps Organics

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This week we are featuring Bare Body Soaps of Douglas, Wyoming

Rosanne Muncy PO Box 749 Douglas, WY 82633 307-359-1263 customerservice@barebodysoaps.com www.barebodysoaps.com

Inspired by the fresh air & wide open spaces of Wyoming, Rosanne Muncy wanted to make natural soap for her family of 11 (yes, hubby and 9 kids.) She wanted to avoid the kids growing up using toxic products. After putting the idea on hold for awhile, a dear friend’s 16 year old daughter died from cancer and they were having a fundraiser. Rosanne wanted to be able to make something that she could sell and give some of the profits to the Children’s Hospital where Janelle died. So, she picked up the soap making books and learned. Every year Rosanne donates to the CHOC Walk at Disneyland for Children’s Hospital of Orange County. She has also donated to Laramie Peak Humane Society in Douglas, and to Clean the World (an organization that recycles soap and distributes it to people in need around the world).

Rosanne handcrafts affordable and luxurious soaps with certified organic oils, essential oils, and botanicals to produce vegan and cruelty-free soaps. Bare Body Soaps Organics is committed to the environment, using sustainable and fair-trade ingredients and eco-friendly packaging made from recycled paper.

Rosanne makes soap using the old-fashioned, cold-process method. She does not “cook” her soap because she wants the healing and moisturizing qualities of the oils & botanicals she uses to remain. She uses only certified organic oils of extra-virgin olive oil, coconut oil and palm oil. The palm oil used is sustainably sourced so it does not deplete habitats like some palm oils do. Rosanne does not use any fragrances, petroleum products, or any harmful ingredients.

Bare Body Soaps Organics two best sellers, Organic Green Tea & Lemongrass Soap, are made with organic green tea which gives the soap a dark green color. Rosanne adds the tea leaves for flecks of darker color within the soap. The Organic Lavender Soap, Rosanne’s personal favorite, is made with crushed lavender buds for gentle exfoliation and scented with lavender essential oil. Women and men alike love this — they like that it is “scratchy” to get the dirt off.

Customers can make special orders and Bare Body Soap Organics also has gift sets. They make custom soap favors for weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, etc.

People can find Bare Body Soap Organics at Grandma’s Attic in Cheyenne and Country Come Home right outside of Cheyenne. Bare Body Soap Organics are also sold in many towns in Wyoming and across the nation. You can also find the soap products through Triple Crown Commodities. Bare Body Soap Organics are also available via their website: www.BareBodySoaps.com; there is flat-rate shipping of $6.

Bare Body Soap Organics products are all-natural and made with care. In fact, the company motto is “We Care for What’s Bare.” Rosanne loves making soap that nourishes the skin and is an affordable luxury. They make great gifts and stocking stuffers because everybody needs soap. She is very dedicated to using environmentally friendly packaging that is made from recycled paper and is recyclable. The gifts sets come in wooden crates so they are eco-friendly too. Rosanne is proud to be a certified business with Green America and is certified at the Gold Level. All of Bare Body Soap Organics products are certified vegan and cruelty free.

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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!

click the link below to watch this special video…

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: November 2, 2012

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DUBOIS: 5th ANNUAL DUBOIS, WY WOMEN’S EXPO

Head to the 5th Annual Dubois, WY Women’s Business Expo Nov. 2, 4-8 pm at Headwaters Center. Over 30 vendors, exhibits, chocolates, wine tasting and more – – FREE admission! Contact organizer Tammy Reed with questions at 307-455-2764.

from Red Dirt in My Soul

TEN SLEEP: RED DIRT IN MY SOUL RECEIVES RECOGNITION

Click through to Carol’s entertaining and informational blog on ranching in Wyoming to learn more about her recognition — and of course to read about Carol and her fascinating ranching life in northern Wyoming… http://www.blogher.com/frame.php?url=http://reddirtinmysoul.com/

CHEYENNE: Cheyenne Depot Museum Holiday mart

It’s never too early to start planning for holiday shopping! On Saturday, November 24^{th (}10 am to 8pm), head to the Cheyenne Depot Museum for holiday fun! See Santa, have some hot coco and shop til you drop! Visit their website for more information on the depot & the museum, as well as their annual events!

LARAMIE: Zonta Features “Wyoming Chic” November 9

CODY: SLEEPING GIANT’S SNOW FEST 2012

Saturday, November 10 beginning at 7:30 AM, get prepared and energized for the upcoming season! All events take place at the Stock Activity Center (next to Cody High School gymnasium):

Pancake Breakfast 7:30 – 10:30

Cody High School Ski Swap 10:00 – 3:00

Ski Movie 6:00 pm

Call 307-250-7710 — and visit http://www.skisg.com/index.php for more info on Sleeping Giant!

CASPER: LADIES’ NIGHT OUT AT THE NIC

SHERIDAN: CHRISTMAS STROLL IS COMING!

The big stroll event is Friday, November 23 … but the Stroll button hunt continues until Christmas Eve. Stroll buttons will go on sale at the participating businesses the week of November 5. Visit the Sheridan Chamber of Commerce website for more information and more special events!

ROCK SPRINGS: INDOOR BMX RACING

The winter season of racing kicks off tonight (Friday, November 2) with Indoor BMX Races at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Registration begins at 5 pm in the indoor arena with racing to follow. Racing continues on Saturday and Sunday as well. The weather looks perfect, the indoor arena is heated and admission is FREE! Make plans to stop by this weekend. Concessions are also available. Visit Sweetwater Events Complex’s website for more information.

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

ALTITUDE CHOPHOUSE & BREWERY:
appetizer pizza Chicken, bacon, onions, artichoke hearts, Moody Bleu and mozzarella cheese baked on a sweet honey pita. 8.
new york strip Twelve ounce cut of Certified Angus Beef®, dusted with Ancho seasonings and grilled to your liking. Served with chorizo and pepperjack mashed potatoes and batter fried jalapeno bottle caps. 21.5
graham cracker encrusted salmon Served with bourbon mashed yams and a cracked black pepper – blueberry sauce. 16.5

New Beers…
imperial red ale A winter warmer with rich caramel flavor and strong hop flavor and aroma. This ale is very boozy with an aged flavor reminiscent of sherry. It finishes with citrus-like hops. 7.6% ABV.
ACRES II pumpkin ale (Fifty cents from each pint purchased will be donated to ACRES, UW’s student farm.) Brewed with pumpkins grown at ACRES Student Farm, this light colored and high alcohol ale is highlighted by orange and ginger with hints of pie spices. 6.75% ABV.

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LOVEJOY’S BAR & GRILL

veggie pizza Eight inch Italian pizza crust topped with marinara sauce, black olives, tomatoes, onions, red bell peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. 8.

baked pasta Cavatappi pasta tossed with grilled chicken breast, bacon and a Cajun seasoned cheddar and pepperjack cheese sauce. Topped with bread crumbs and baked until bubbly. Accompanied by a cup of soup or a small garden salad. 11.

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DUBOIS: TASTE OF DUBOIS COMING IN DECEMBER

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WYO ARTS: November 1, 2012

Posted on 2 November, 20128 November, 2012 by wlmeditor

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The Gillette College Rodeo team, along with several other teams across the state are always looking for donations to help in their fundrasing to help keep rodeo alive and well in the Cowboy State. Bucking H Designs, Heidi Huggins, is striving to do her part in donating one of a kind hand painted items to several teams. To donate to the Gillette College team, please conatct Jessi Cates at jessicacates@sheridan.edu or 307-620-0034. Sheridan High School Rodeo donations can be made to Jody Koltiska at 307-763-2177 or by finding either team on Facebook! click here for Gillette team and click here for the Sheridan HS team

Romance and Reality of the West in Images Spanning 125 Years

National Museum of Wildlife Art one of 10 museums simultaneously hosting show

Top: Monument Valley from the National Geographic exhibition (© Bruce Dale/National Geographic Stock); Below: cover of companion book (© William Albert Allard/National Geographic Stock)

Jackson Hole, Wyoming – Iconic images of the American West taken by more than 50 photographers spanning more than a century of real-time issues and conditions will be on display as “National Geographic Greatest Photographs of the American West” opens in 10 national venues, including the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, on October 27, 2012. The largest simultaneous U.S. museum opening of its kind, the exhibition includes 75 photographs that stand alone as both fine art and journalistic moments in the history and culture of the Western U.S. The National Museum of Wildlife Art is spearheading the unprecedented event along with nine of its associates in the Museums West consortium and the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C. The exhibition will be on display at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole from October 27, 2012, through April 28, 2013.

Selected from among thousands in the National Geographic Image Collection, the 75 images are the work of photographers ranging from such well-known names as William Henry Jackson and Ansel Adams to contemporary photographers William Albert Allard and Bruce Dale.

“’National Geographic Greatest Photographs of the American West’ represents the first time a photography exhibition of this magnitude has opened at so many U.S. venues simultaneously,” says James McNutt, President and CEO of the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyo.; McNutt is one of the exhibition organizers and a contributor to the book accompanying the exhibition. “The exhibition presents a powerful and nuanced portrait of the West over more than a century, and it’s exciting that the medium of photography allows multiple openings across the country for greater impact in sharing the combined vision of such an important group of photographers.”

A dedicated website, featuring exhibition images, photographer interviews, interactive features and more will be available online at www.photographsofthewest.org as the exhibition opening date approaches. The following is a list of the 10 participating museums:

Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia
Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, Wyoming
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis, Indiana
Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
National Geographic Museum, Washington, D.C.
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Rockwell Museum of Western Art, Corning, New York
C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, Montana
Stark Museum of Art, Orange, Texas

A companion book to the exhibition, National Geographic Greatest Photographs of the American West: Capturing 125 Years of Majesty, Spirit and Adventure (National Geographic Books, October 2012), features more than 180 photographs, including rarely published and never-before-seen images.

The exhibition is organized by the National Museum of Wildlife Art in collaboration with the National Geographic Society and Museums West. Presented by the Mays Family Foundation.

Coming to the SAGE Exhibit Gallery in Sheridan…

Artist Escape II on Display at SAGE Gallery

Artists Gayle Barnett and Susan Beasley have teamed together once again, combining their creations to put together a holiday show. This body of work will contain oil paintings by Beasley, and watercolors and oils by Barnett.

Susan Beasley

“Final Straw,” Gayle Barnett

Both women, raised on Montana ranches, have enjoyed creating art since their youth. Beasley says that even when time does not allow her to paint, in her mind she is still creating, thinking color, composition, and how to share what she is feeling through art. Beasley likes to work outdoors, gathering photos and documentation, then return to her studio where she creates her final product. Barnett, who has created watercolors for many years, has more recently taken up oil painting, and cannot say enough about her enjoyment of plein air painting. Painting on location has improved her powers of observation and how she interprets what she sees. Her subjects are varied but are mostly of the landscapes, people, and animals of the rural life she loves so much.

plein air painting — Gayle Barnett

painting — Susan Beasley

The show will run from November 2 through the end of November at the SAGE Exhibit Gallery at the Sheridan College Main Street location. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

An artist reception will be held Thursday, Nov. 8 from 5-7 p.m. It is open to the public and refreshments will be served. One of the artists will be at the gallery every Saturday during the month of November, working and greeting guests. In addition, artists will be available during the Christmas Stroll with cards and prints for sale.

Read on for information about the silent auction benefiting SAGE, “Artly Altered Furniture,” will be held in conjunction with this show. The silent auction closes at 4:00 pm on November 30th.

“Jabbersocky”, painted by SAGE members Kathy Sabine & Carina Wenckus.

In conjunction with the “Art Escape II” show, The SAGE Exhibit Gallery will also feature the annual “Artly-Altered Furniture” Silent Auction Fundraiser. See and bid on fun furniture embellished by local artists. Proceeds benefit SAGE.

Top: Image by Larry Schwarm; Bottom: Photographer Larry Schwarm

Sagebrush Community Art Center’s Front Gallery presents “On Fire,” a collection of “sizzling” photographs by Larry Schwarm, a renowned photographer from Kansas. The show runs from October 29th to November 30th in the Historic Train Depot at 201 E. 5th in Sheridan. An Artist’s Reception will be held on November 29th from 5:30-7:30. It is open to the public and refreshments will be served.

Schwarm says of his work:

“Relationships between man and nature, with its inherent cycles of destruction and renewal, have been an enduring theme in my photographs. Most of these images are from a longtime project of photographing controlled agricultural burning in the middle United States… In every culture fire is symbolic. It is good and evil, soothing and terrifying, protection and threat, destruction and rebirth. It heats our homes and it can destroy our homes. It has a connection [to] our collective unconscious.”

The Sagebrush Community Art Center Galleries are currently operating on winter hours: Thursday through Saturday, 10:00am -4:00pm. This schedule does not affect the classes, workshops, and Jentel presentations held in the classroom area of the depot. Please contact the Sagebrush Community Art Center at 307-674-1970 to find out more about classes for all ages offered at the depot.

Small Things to Exhibit at Lander Art Center

The Lander Art Center announces Small Things juried exhibition to open Friday, November 2nd. Nineteen artists from around the country entered up to three pieces in the show centered on the theme small things. The theme was left up to the artists’ interpretation. Works could be small in size, small in importance, small in manner, etc. Of the 19 artists, 17 were accepted to exhibit one, two or all three of their entries.
“A Prayer for Small Things,” Tonya Pepper

This year’s juror is Jenny Dowd, a professional artist from Jackson, WY and 2011 Art Center solo exhibitor. Dowd selected the pieces from the intial entries and will choose a first, second and third place winners from the selected pieces to be announced next Friday at the exhibition’s opening.
“Miniature History,” Holly Ann Burns

“Flea,” Jack Harrington

Exhibition runs November 2nd – December 8th. Come and see these artists’ expression of small things.

Exhibiting artists:

Brian Stanford
Carolyn McIntyre
Dean Stayner
Debra Zelenak
Diantha States
Eleni Sakellar
Emily Scheer
Holly Ann Burns
Jack Harrington
James Atkinson
Lucas Watkins
Melissa Strickler
Robert Martinez
Rosie Ratigan
Sharon Grubbs
Tonya Pepper
Wendy Elias

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ON THE CALENDAR: October 26, 2012

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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.

CHEYENNE: PARAMOUNT CAFE PRESENTS…

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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