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The Washakie Museum | Family

Worland, WY

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Gambling for the Future | Business

Wind River Indian Reservation

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elcome to our first issue of 2011!

We passed our first birthday in January, and themed all of our four 2010 issues after a season. With this issue, we were stuck – what to call it? In Wyoming, the time of February through the end of April is the beginning of the tug of war between seasons. Winter prevails, but spring is on its way. The days of slightly warmer temperatures are followed by a return of snow and cold temps, and it is confusing at best to know what to expect on any given day.

When discussing this with our wine columnist Patrick Zimmerer of Table Mountain Vineyards, he came up with a great term – Sprinter! I thought it was quite fitting for the tug of war between seasons. I also thought it was fitting because right now, we feel like our business is sprinting ahead.

We are launching a new online publication, WYO XY, dedicated to the young adults of Wyoming.

XY contains extreme sports, fashion, career and college information, as well as health topics and resources for young people. We aim to be a positive information and entertainment source for the youth of Wyoming! Our third edition of Wyoming Weddings Planning Guide is circulating, and we are adding a new online version. We rounded out our first year of Lifestyle with a special collector’s edition, the Year in Pictures 2010. It is available on our website – www.wyolifestyle.com!

One note: You’ll notice that in lieu of a feature home article in this issue, we have substituted a feature piece on Wyoming’s Capitol Christmas Tree. With such a momentous occasion for the state in December 2010, we felt it essential to cover. Our home section will return, I promise!

With these new publications come new features for Lifestyle. We are branching into transmedia coverage with our series of online videos, WLMTV. When you see this symbol in our magazine…

… head over to our website, www.wyolifestyle.com, and click on the “WLMTV” icon. Here you’ll find videos, photo slide shows and much more to further support our coverage of this particular topic!

You’ll also see a new section…WYOVORE! What is Wyovore? Quite simply, Wyovore is for those who crave Wyoming. Do you crave travel? Adventure?

The West? Wildlife? Culture? Cuisine? Wyoming has got it! Wyovore will be a place to explore your cravings and learn more about Wyoming. Stay tuned for many more exciting developments coming from Wyovore!

‘Til next time…I’m going to attempt to satisfy my Wyoming cravings…

Kati Hime

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Owner/Editor | Kati Hime editor@wyolifestyle.com Owner/Publisher/Website | Levi Hime Layout & Design | Erin Turbitt Advertising | Kati Hime advertising@wyolifestyle.com Published by Wyoming Weddings, LLC Laramie, WY 307-755-6896 www.WyomingWeddingsOnline.com Want Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine to come directly to your door? Contact subscriptions@wyolifestyle.com for quarterly delivery - for only $12 per year.

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Stacey Jo Ellenwood of Ucross is a third-generation rancher and was raised on her family’s horse and cattle ranch. She grew up participating in numerous 4-H and FFA events, as well as rodeos and horseshows. Wanting to preserve moments and images from the cowboy/ western culture she is surrounded by, Stacey, with the help and support of friends and family, has embraced photography as the way to share her lifestyle and surroundings with others. In addition to her photography, Stacey is an equine massage therapist and currently lives and works on the family ranch raising and selling AQHA horses and angus cattle.

David Huber of Worland has been a lifelong resident of the area. While growing up, he was involved with the family feedlot operation taking care of 10,000 head of cattle and 35,000 head of sheep. After going to college for photography, David moved to Seattle and did food photography for a menu company. After 4 years, he moved back to Worland where he met his wife (Heidi).

They have two boys ages 24 and 16. Over the years David has photographed literally hundreds of weddings, families and senior portraits.

He also photographs numerous sporting events like football, rodeo, soccer and just about anything considered a sport. See David’s work online at www.huberphoto.com.

Stacey Koerwitz of Cheyenne is a Wyoming native and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Finance and Economics degree. Now calling Cheyenne home with her husband Brady and son Parker, she is an outdoors enthusiast with a passion for life. She specializes as a natural light photographer focusing on children’s modern portraiture, but not limited to children. She enjoys documenting the world around her from simple dinners to gorgeous Wyoming scenery and believes that every day is worth celebrating.

You can find her at staceyjphotog.blogspot.com and contact her at butterbeanpark@gmail.com.

We’d love to hear from you! Send us comments, questions, letters to the editor, or submissions for consideration.

David J. Swift of Jackson is a photographer, writer and filmmaker. His regional work includes advertising, architecture, fashion and portraiture; his most recent book is the lavish Rusty Parrot Cookbook. His national clients include Sports Illustrated, the New York Times and NBC News.

Mail: P.O. Box 2083 Laramie, WY 82073 Email: editor@wyolifestyle.com Opinions expressed in department columns are not those of Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine. Advertising and content subject to approval of editor.

All contents (c) 2010. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced without written consent of the editor.

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Keith Turbitt of Cheyenne incorporates his uniquely artistic vision and years of experience and study to create stunning photographic art for his clients. Providing Southeast Wyoming and Northern Colorado his expertise in wedding, senior, and family portrait photography, Keith captures the complex emotions, personalities and relationships unique to each client.

Visit www.shutter-vision.com and experience Keith’s vision for yourself.

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Inauguration Day Wyoming’s 32nd Governor

By Kati Hime Photography by Keith Turbitt

which drifted down from the balconies above as the crowds mingled. The entertainment for the gala that evening was provided by the Clay Wilson Band.

yoming’s 32nd Governor, Matt Mead, was inaugurated Monday, January 3, at the Cheyenne Civic Center. A sunny and brisk morning was enjoyed by the many that filled the theater, and joined those waiting in line to congratulate the new Governor and First Lady at the capitol building. Other elected officials inaugurated included Cindy Hill, Superintendent of Public Instruction; Max Maxfield, Secretary of State; Cynthia Cloud, State Auditor; and Joe Meyer, State Treasurer.

The WLM Team enjoyed the ceremony, including an inspirational rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic” by the Brown Brothers; a performance by the Cheyenne All-City Children’s Choir; and music from the Cheyenne Trombone Ensemble. At the capitol building, Capitol City Brass and Jazztet provided the music,

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Among the special events at the capitol stood a female historical reenactment group, with late 19th century period attire, standing at attention at the doors and in the building.

On display, with historically reenacted guard nearby, stood the silver service from the USS Wyoming. Attending the ceremony and mingling with the guests were special attendees, including Senator John Barrasso and Mrs. Bobbie Barrasso; Senator Mike Enzi and Representative Cynthia Lummis. Governor Mead’s speech included an acknowledgement to Governor Freudenthal for his leadership and dedication to the state of Wyoming. Governor Freudenthal and First Lady Nancy Freudenthal attended the ceremony as well, in addition to former Governors Jim Geringer and Mike Sullivan. Besides those attending and on stage, thousands were watching: for the first time in Wyoming inaugural history, those unable to attend the ceremony could watch via live online coverage!

The scene was packed and energetic, and the excitement of an upcoming chapter for Wyoming was in the air. For more inauguration coverage, including videos, photo slide shows and more, visit www.wyolifestyle.com and click on !

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Clockwise from top: Wyoming’s capitol building stands proud on inauguration day; a sea of Wyoming citizens flood at the public reception; Cheyenne All-City Children’s Choir performs at the inaugural ceremony.

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Diary of

Wyoming’s Tree

By Kati Hime

he old question asks whether a tree falling to no audience makes a sound. Well, when Wyoming’s 2010 Capitol Christmas Tree fell and began its journey, an entire state was watching…and as Wyomingites proved, the more people who witness it, the bigger the sound…

At the request of US Senator John Barrasso, Wyoming was given the honor of providing the nation’s Capitol Christmas Tree for 2010. The tree, a 67-foot Englemann spruce from deep in the Blackrock District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, would become an instant celebrity. Little did it know that it would also become rather tech-savvy! Those following the tree’s posts on its Twitter or Facebook pages, ‘SkyBitz(TrackTheTree)’ would learn the tree’s outgoing and rather witty personality.

The tree made a multitude of stops across Wyoming as well as nationwide on its journey to Washington DC. It also broke a few records – more than just the fact that a conifer had learned how to utilize the internet! See inset for a list of community celebrations and fun facts about the tree.

Photo Credits: Top, p. 14-15: David J. Swift, Jackson; p. 14, Kristin Walker; p. 15, clockwise: Lona Patton, Kati Hime, Lona Patton, Camille Shively; inset, courtesy Bryan Ragsdale.

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“This was such an honor to send a piece of Wyoming east... a once in a lifetime opportunity....and I was so happy to be part of this national holiday celebration. It was awe-inspiring to realize I was living history…something I will most likely never see again in my lifetime.” Tina, Wheatland

Tweets from the Tree

Nov. 10: Santa Claus is now following me! Are you?

Nov. 27: At Hershey Park. Come get your picture with me…just make

sure you get my good side.

Dec. 1: I think I look pretty good for an 83-year-old. Wouldn’t you agree?

Dec. 2: Hope the 75 other trees that came to the Capitol with me are

enjoying their new home for the holidays!

Tour of the Tree

(in order of scheduled appearances): Afton – Evanston – Kemmerer – Big Piney – Pinedale – Rock Springs – Wamsutter – Rawlins – Lander – Dubois – Riverton – Thermopolis – Cody – Sheridan – Buffalo – Casper – Laramie – Cheyenne – Wheatland – Douglas – Gillette – Sundance – Spearfish, SD – Sturgis, SD – Chamberlain, SD – Sioux Falls, SD – Blue Earth, MN – Britt, IA – Columbia, MO – Memphis, TN – Dahlonega, GA – Staunton, VA – Hershey, PA – Washington, DC

Thoughts from Wyoming Citizens, Both Present and Past “I talked to one of the Wyoming Bridger/ Teton National Forest men and asked him what he thought of getting to escort the tree to the capitol & he said, “It is a privilege to do it!” Patty, Gillette “I have always believed in My State as a national force for good. We represent so many fine attributes to the rest of the world, and we do so humbly, yet through something as simple as this act of Nature--magisterially!” George, New York

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Dec. 3: Tip of the hat to Stephen A. Thome for my debut on Colbert

Report last night. To all my pine cones out there – Love Ya! Dec. 3: @StephenAThome I heard you were talking about me. What, no

interview? It’s not like I’m hard to find!

Dec. 7: Are you at the lighting ceremony? If so, tweet, tweet! *The tweeting tree was even featured in several different national programs, including the Colbert Report, Fox News and WUSA9.com.

BRYAN RAGSDALE Wyoming Native and US Navy Veteran Bryan Ragsdale is known as ‘a man with a big heart.’

Traveling the globe, Bryan connects with kids by helping ‘kids realize their dreams, while writing songs with their own words and perspective.’ He has donated thousands of CDs and hours to many across the US, including veterans, cancer survivors and children. (www.bryanragsdale.com) When it came to a song to represent the 2010 Capitol Christmas Tree, Bryan put his skills and those of Wyoming students to work. “We reached over 5000 kids across the state writing 13 Christmas songs to accompany ‘Cowboy Christmas Tree,’ the official song of the 2010 US Capitol Christmas Tree,” Bryan says. These songs were compiled onto a special commemorative CD that was released October 19, 2010. Several of the children’s songs were played on radio stations worldwide, including National Public Radio.

Between October 19 and December 24, Bryan played over 100 shows across the state of Wyoming at schools, prisons, hospitals, children’s homes, senior centers, preschools, libraries, events centers, town squares, and Christmas tree events, including the Chefs Reception and Walter Reed National Military Hospital in Washington DC. At Walter Reed, Bryan donated 500 CDs to our wounded warriors, and visited numerous critically injured patients signing autographs and taking pictures.

Overall, Bryan performed for over 100,000 US citizens, and drove over 25,000 miles. He donated over 1,000 hours and spent tens of thousands of dollars on the project.

Bryan writes about the “Capitol Christmas Tree” CD… “As I child I was given every break, and every opportunity imaginable. My folks taught me that no matter what I chose to do that they would support me in any way possible. They still do today. But often times kids don’t have the same opportunities that I had. As a result, very early in my music career I decided that kids would be the staple of my music. I have been teaching kids how to write songs for several years now, and I love it. Their honesty and passion for music is remarkable. Being able to produce a CD with thirteen songs written by kids from my home state is a dream come true. Thanks to all those who helped inspire, fund, and promote the greatest project I have ever been a part of. Most of all I would like to thank all of the kiddos that helped me realize more than ever why I started performing and writing music to begin with. Be proud! This is your CD, your imagination, your lives and experiences. Without all of you none of this would have been possible.”

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--Wyoming supplied 17,000 ornaments for the Capitol Christmas Tree – surpassing the goal of 5000! It was also decorated with 10,000 LED lights. (http.barrasso.senate.gov) For the tree on display outside the U.S. Capitol, ornaments had to be close to a foot long.

--Students from Laramie High School (assisted by shop teacher Shawn Dovey and Medicine Bow National Forest Visitor Information Receptionist Dianne Brown) created ornaments from bark beetle stained wood. The beetles leave behind a blue stain.

--Students from Riverton elementary schools used ice cream lids from Yellowstone National Park, with sand from the 2010 spring flooding in Fremont County, to create wildlife and outdoor scenery ornaments. The students were assisted by art teacher Nancy Allen from Aspen Park and Jackson Elementary Schools in Riverton, who collected 182 ten inch ice cream lids!

--The tree and its escort were part of a team of two semis and ten escort vehicles, also carrying 80 trees of various sizes harvested from different locations around Wyoming. These 80 trees were placed in various capitol offices. Together, this Wyoming ‘Team Tree’ (as they called themselves) made a 17-day journey, covering 4816.91 miles! (http://barrasso.senate.gov) -- The tree was dedicated to Sandra Seaton, the US Forest Service employee who first noticed the tree. Sadly, Sandra did not live to see the tree fulfill its role as the Capitol Christmas Tree. Carol Jensen of Jackson placed a white rose in its boughs at the Jackson community celebration in honor of Sandra.

-- A blessing ceremony was performed by members of the Northern Arapaho Tribe.

-- Encana Oil and Gas, Inc. USA provided 8 x 13-foot oak vegetative mats, used in their natural gas fields, to protect the habitat of the tree. They were moved from surface reclamation projects in the Jonah gas field to Teton County prior to the tree’s cutting. The mats limited soil compaction from equipment and vehicles, protecting the vegetation and reducing damage to native plant root systems.

--The tree traveled on a custom double flatbed designed to protect the tree. The bottom of the trunk was attached to a container that fed the tree 65 gallons of water daily. The tree’s protective coverings were signed by thousands of Wyoming citizens along its journey through the state!

--The citizens of Gillette were very understanding when the tree was sidelined from their celebration. Wyoming’s wind made its presence known by gusting at over 55 mph outside of Wright, halting the tree’s progress. Citizens of Gillette carried on with their celebration, many waiting until the tree arrived after 7:00 PM that night. The community also created their own signed banners that traveled with the tree to Washington!

--The Douglas Chamber of Commerce presented the tree’s driver, Jeff Underwood, with a jackalope hunting license and a jackalope for his dashboard! Team Tree wrote, “Fortunately, Jeff had gotten educated earlier in the trip by true Wyomingites and got the joke.

We think.” (www.capitolchristmastree.org)

Thoughts from Wyoming Citizens, Both Present and Past

“I live in Virginia and was able to go to the National Tree Lighting Ceremony. I didn’t get up close to the tree, but even from a distance, it was glorious and I was proud of the fact that it came from my home state of Wyoming.” Lisa, Virginia “As all of us from Wyoming know, we are a proud state and “our” tree stands just as proud!” Camille, Lander “Having lived in Wyoming, but now located in Oklahoma, I was tickled to hear about this year’s tree coming from Wyoming. The team and members of each community did a great job representing Wyoming and Americans everywhere. I really appreciated their Facebook updates so people all over the country could participate in the festivities vicariously - very cool!” Patty, Oklahoma “I was excited that the 2010 Capitol Christmas Tree was from my home state. Wyoming is a beautiful place and I am happy that part of this beauty could be shared with the entire nation.”

Brandi, Cheyenne

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Agriculture Who Owns Wyoming?

Column & Photography by James Waggoner

yoming is truly a unique state than runs from fertile low elevation valleys that support various types of intensive farming operations; to quiet, picturesque prairies that seem to stretch into tomorrow; to vast majestic mountain ranges with their unique geographic formations; majestic forests and quiet valleys complete with clear, cold mountain streams. These all help contribute to Wyoming’s vast assortment of agricultural enterprises as well as the tremendous number of recreation activities enjoyed by both residents and visitors.

United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), as a public trust for the citizenry of the United States, make up a large portion of the 48% of Wyoming land area owned by the federal government. In Wyoming, BLM manages 18.4 million acres of public land that is frequently in a prairie environment, while Forest Service lands tend to be associated more with forested areas. Each of these agencies has specific rules and regulations that apply to each forest and/or resource unit they manage.

The remaining 42% of Wyoming’s land area is owned and managed by private individuals. These private lands are When recreation activities are considered, frequently found along waterways and in participants often need to know who the more fertile valleys. This is a direct owns the land so they can secure result of the early settlers’ homesteading permission to trespass on the land area in areas where water was available for question in pursuit of their recreational livestock and domestic uses, soils were activity. In Wyoming, four percent of fertile enough to support crops, and water the total land area is Indian Trust Lands was adequate to irrigate these crops. which are subject to the management and regulations of the various Native Our forefathers were far-sighted enough American tribes who own that particular to set aside vast tracts of land, mainly in land/resource area. Six percent of the the west, as a public trust for the people land area in Wyoming is owned by the of the United States. Wyoming with its State of Wyoming and is frequently leased unique landscape provided America with to private individuals who use it for livestock grazing, farming, etc. A portion of the lease revenue generated from these state lands is used to help support public education in Wyoming.

the first National Park (Yellowstone) and the first National Monument (Devils Tower).

James Waggoner grew up in a small town south of Albuquerque, NM. Growing up, James was involved with his parents in a small familyowned livestock operation. He was very active in FFA, holding offices at the local, district and state levels. James received the American Farmer Degree from the National FFA Organization.

He graduated from New Mexico State University with a B.S. (1970) and M.S. (1972) in Range Livestock Management and Production, and received his Ph.D. in 1975 from the University of Illinois in Beef Cattle Management and Nutrition with a minor in Agronomy (Forage Production).

Following graduation James took a position at the University of Wyoming in the Animal Science Department; in 1994 he transferred to the Department of Range Management.

During his tenure at UW, he has been involved in teaching, research and extension in animal nutrition, management, production and behavior. A Certified Range Professional, member of the American College of Nutrition, Certified Professional Animal Scientist, and Certified Mediator, James is also an entrepreneur. The last 26 years he has been involved with his wife (Sue) and two sons (Bill and John and their families) in a livestock operation (Wags Livestock) in the Laramie area. They specialize in producing high quality natural beef, lamb, pork and goat that they merchandise through Farmers’ Markets and a local food co-op.

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By Lisa Yawakia and Jordan Dresser Photography provided by the Wind River Casino, except where credited summer concert series and the Northern Arapaho Experiences.

The Wind River Casino is just the beginning of the gaming experience.

wenty years ago, a small bingo hall was the beginning of a dream that would manifest into a multimillion dollar enterprise for the Northern Arapaho Tribe.

Today, the Wind River Casino is the largest and most visible gaming establishment in all of Wyoming. Located South of Riverton on the Wind River Indian Reservation, the casino features over 750 Vegas style slot machines and 10 table games, including Roulette and BlackJack. Wind River Casino also houses the Red Willow Restaurant, Cee’nokuu CafÊ, and casino gift shop. Weekly promotions include the Club 55 Package, slot tournaments and table game tournaments.

Wind River Casino is known for its extravagant giveaways that include vehicle, vacation and cash drawings. Seasonal events include our VIP Party,

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The 789 Bingo Hall, which first opened its doors twenty years ago, still draws in patrons with its big bingo payouts. The hall also has 250 slot machines, a full service deli, and convenience store where tobacco prices are the lowest in the county. The Little Wind Casino is the newest gaming property and is located at Ethete, in the heart of the Wind River Reservation. Little Wind features over 180 slot machines and the Morning Star Restaurant.

Gaming has become a source of revenue for the Northern Arapaho Tribe and has provided employment opportunities for the communities. Since 2008, the casinos and its properties employ 590 individuals making it now the largest employer in Fremont County. The majority of its work force is female and members of the Northern Arapaho Tribe. In addition to the competitive wages, employees are also provided health care benefits, incentive programs and a free shuttle service.

The Northern Arapaho Tribe is dedicated to the preservation of its culture, language and traditions.

The Wind River Casino uses its unique platform to display the songs and dances that Plains tribes have celebrated for centuries. The Northern Arapaho Experience is held every summer at the Wind River Casino and has become an attraction for visitors from all over the world. All performers are members of the Northern Arapaho Tribe and see the experience as a peek into the history of the great Arapaho Nation. Over the years, the experience has gained a positive reputation and has performed at many events statewide.

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Tourism is the fourth largest industry in Wyoming. The Northern Arapaho Tribe is able to capitalize on this aspect and help promote local businesses though its partnerships. With the addition of a new hotel, the Wind River Casino is looking to make the Wind River Reservation a destination hot spot that visitors to Wyoming won’t want to miss. Through sponsorships, the casino is able to build strong ties with communities and help promote local events.

Numerous services available to the community include Blue Sky Laundry, which is the only laundry facility located on the reservation. Blue Sky also features commercial laundry capabilities and works with many local businesses. Black Mountain Embroidery offers silk screen and embroidery at competitive prices. Black Mountain is building a loyal customer base through its quality work and excellent customer service. Ethete Store is another element that promotes the livelihood on the reservation. Ethete Store is a one stop shop where customers can fulfill their grocery, gas and shopping needs. Where many locals are not able to travel the distance required to purchase and meet these needs, now the drive is less than a mile. The Northern Arapaho Tribe owns the largest grass fed cattle ranch in the nation. Ethete Store and 789 are the only places where the Arapaho Beef is available for purchase.

The future looks bright for the Northern Arapaho Tribe.

Future endeavors include the Wind River Casino Hotel.

Currently, there is a hotel shortage within Fremont County and the addition of the hotel will help fulfill this need. This establishment will also provide an additional 55 jobs and future tourism opportunities. The production of the beef from Arapaho Ranch is another venture that the tribe is looking into.

The interest for grass fed beef continues to grow and the tribe

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is hoping to sell it nationwide.

Educating tribal members for management positions remains a priority not only for the casinos but for the tribal community as a whole.

Currently, investments are made through job training and work seminars to help make our employees a valuable and a sought after asset.

What started as a small bingo hall twenty years ago has now turned into a multimillion dollar enterprise. Being able to provide great services to the communities and helping make the Northern Arapaho Tribe a success has always been the driving force behind the casino. The Wind River Casino stands in the heart of Wyoming and is proud to be a Gaming has become a source of revenue for the Northern Arapaho Tribe and has provided employment opporvital component of the state. tunities for the communities. Since 2008, the casinos and its properties employ 590 individuals making it now the largest employer in Fremont County.

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Cure for the Cold Winter Months - Fondue

by Cyndi Martin

Our long journey through the winter continues for a few more months. Fondue can become a warm spot in that journey.

Supermarkets make this journey easier by selling “fondue cheese.”

Add a loaf of decent bread, a bottle of wine and several friends and a cold night can become blazing warm with fun and laughter.

Just a few notes on fondue etiquette...

The fondue pot is a shared pot, so obviously, no double dipping. Also, the food should be inserted into your mouth without touching the fork. After dunking your bite of food, let it drip for just a moment so there is not a trail of cheese from the pot, across the table, up your shirt and into your mouth.

If time permits, a variety of fondues can be enjoyed over a few hours. Cheese would start the meal. A broth fondue with many vegetables and meats such as shrimp could be cooked in the broth, then the broth eaten as a soup. Next, a hot oil fondue comprised of vegetable tempura and beef could be enjoyed. Finish up the dinner with a spectacular chocolate fondue of fruit and firm cakes. Just add friends and family and let your creativity shine through. © lognetic - Fotolia.com

o other single word pertaining to food emits so much expectant fun as “fondue.” The word fondue comes from the French word “to melt.”

However, it is the Swiss who get the credit for developing this delicious dish that is shared among family and friends.

It is believed that the origins of fondue can be found in Canton of Neufchatel, Switzerland. This is roughly only 30 miles from the border with France. Some history buffs believe that fondue was a Swiss winter meal, derived from the necessity of softening hardened cheese.

From this beginning with cheese, many more dishes have fallen under the name “fondue.” We have fondues made in hot oil, hot broth and chocolate. Fondue has been enjoying a several-year-long run of revived popularity. The “new” fondue pot differences pertain to heat source and broad spectrum usage. Ceramic pot inserts are common place, allowing for gentler heating of cheese and chocolate fondues. The oil and broth fondues are taken to a higher temperature without the ceramic insert. Electric fondue pots are very popular as they allow for the smallest temperature change with the smallest effort.

Cyndi Martin is the owner of The Copper Kettle gourmet kitchen store in historic downtown Laramie. Her days are filled with finding interesting tools for the store, making espresso for guests to the coffee loft and planning cooking classes for the store kitchen.

Her evenings are filled with lively entertainment complements of her husband, three growing children and two dogs. A love for the outdoors and a caring community brought Cyndi and her family to Laramie five years ago. www.WyoLifestyle.com

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he ability to provide health care professionals in Wyoming has been a well-established challenge. The state contains one of the smallest populations of health care professionals in the US, and with a variety of small communities in Wyoming, the term ‘rural health care’ certainly applies.

Enter a variety of entities that specialize in studying, analyzing – and aiding – in the fight. From resources for those looking to begin their careers, to aide given to health care practices searching for new professionals, these organizations make increasing access to health care in Wyoming their daily quest.

Wyoming Health Resources Network (WHRN), led by Executive Director Pennie Hunt, is one such organization. In existence since 1995, Pennie relates WHRN to an internet match-

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By Kati Hime making service for the medical arena in Wyoming. As Pennie says, “We’re in the relationship business, that’s what we do!”

WHRN’s mission: “To help improve and enhance rural health services and promote healthier individuals and communities in Wyoming.” They add, “Our goal is to match healthcare professionals with hospitals, clinics and facilities that need to fill a professional healthcare position.”

How do they do this? Through tireless recruitment and promotion of Wyoming, its people and benefits. One may ask: What are the benefits of practicing here? How does WHRN recruit professionals to Wyoming? Through their “Seven Reasons Why You Should Practice in Wyoming” list, WHRN promotes just a few of our positive qualities. The organization describes our natural wonders and environment, the lower cost

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of living, the friendly people, and the ability to entertain your family from practically your own backyard. As Pennie says, choosing where one will practice is a very personal decision.

What will be best for them professionally? What will be best for their family? WHRN is there to help discover what assets Wyoming holds for professionals and their families. “We help make that connection together,” Pennie says.

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In addition, WHRN lists another perk available: a Wyoming program to repay student loans. Administered by the Office of Rural Health, Rural and Frontier Health Division, Wyoming Department of Health, and authorized and funded by the State of Wyoming, “the intent of the program is to enhance the ability of medically underserved Wyoming communities to recruit and retain healthcare professionals.” (WY Dept. of Health website: http://wdh.state.wy.us/rfhd/rural/loan.html) The program is open to dentists, physicians and other allied health professionals who provide services in “underserved areas in Wyoming.”

Even serving a small population base has its benefits as a practitioner. “You really get back to the core of why you wanted to learn medicine – and that was to help people,” Pennie says.

The opportunity to work closely with patients as people is a rare opportunity, and is a draw for recruits as well. “This is a place where you can {work with people} AND get to know your patients…and they get to know you as well,” she adds.

When WHRN strives to find a professional for a facility, they don’t just want to fill the space with a warm body. “We want to make a good fit, so that you love the community and the community loves you, so that you stay,” Pennie says. Best of all, whether WHRN is assisting someone interested in coming to Wyoming, or helping a large or small facility find suitable professionals, they do so free of charge! The program gives Pennie a feeling of satisfaction in her work. “When we go to visit the facility and see the professional on the job and they love it, that’s a great feeling,” she says. Contact WHRN at www. whrn.org.

Recruiting individuals into the state is one method of improving access to health care. Another is the concept of ‘growing our own in Wyoming’: creating our own pool of healthcare professionals who will stay and practice in our state. The University of Wyoming is working to make this happen via its partnership in the WWAMI program. WWAMI (“whammy”) is the acronym for the states involved in the program: Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.

The five northwest states team together with the University of

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Of course, when it comes to considering a place to grow your career, income and quality of life are areas of interest. WHRN points out our financial benefits for healthcare professionals.

Our absence of state income tax is one benefit; as WHRN says on their website, “Bottom line: More of your hard-earned income stays in your pocket.”

Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM), one of the toprated medical schools in the US. The WWAMI partnership creates an opportunity for students to attend medical school, which also helps their home state in return. The first year for Wyoming WWAMI students is spent in Wyoming at UW, learning the information they would in the first year of medical school. For their second year, the students attend medical school in Seattle, WA. The third and fourth years, they travel to selected clerkship sites throughout the WWAMI region. Upon completion of the program, WWAMI students earn their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the UWSOM. The students then complete their residency requirements throughout the US. Sixteen students are selected annually from qualified applicants, and have the benefit of beginning their medical education within the state of Wyoming.

After they receive their degree, these new physicians have the opportunity to ‘repay’ their education costs by returning to Wyoming to practice.

“The emphasis on

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rural medicine and the Wyoming contract program give our medical students the desire and the financial incentive to return to Wyoming,” says Wyoming’s WWAMI program. Since the creation of the program thirteen years ago, almost 70 percent of Wyoming WWAMI students that have completed residency have returned to the state to practice.

“WWAMI really is the perfect fit for Wyoming,” they add.

When discussing health care in Wyoming, a well-known topic of discussion is tort reform. In 2004, two initiatives failed on Election Day: one allowing the state legislature to approve noneconomic damage caps; a second would have allowed lawmakers to approve legislation that called for a review of malpractice claims pre-trial – or reach an alternative resolution. The controversial topic remains a point of discussion today – does it affect the ability to recruit health care professionals to Wyoming; how does Wyoming compare to other states in regards to tort reform; what does the future hold. The opinions are many and diverse.

As citizens of a rural state, we recognize the need for adequate health care coverage. We want the best for ourselves, our children, our seniors. As patients, we have the right to voice our opinions about our access to health care and what we hope to see for our state. Recognizing the efforts of organizations in the state to provide adequate health care coverage is a start – visit with your legislators, your physicians and professionals in your community. Learn how you can promote the people of Wyoming and our needs.

Health care is primarily about people – the people of Wyoming!

Will Smith, MD, EMT-P Emergency Department Physician, Medical Director Grand Teton Natl. Park, Teton Cty. Search & Rescue, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Wilderness & Emergency Medicine Consulting, LLC www.wildernessdoc.com St. John’s Medical Center, Jackson, WY Hometown: Wheatland, WY Year entered WWAMI program: 1997 (First year of WWAMI program at UW); Graduated 2001 Current involvement with WWAMI: First-year WWAMI student instructor at UW: IV, Suture and Intubation Workshop. “I was teaching the workshop while I was a student with my paramedic background. {I} have done so every year since; one year I missed during medical school. {I’m} going on my 10th year this year - coming back in March to teach again.”

What benefits does the WWAMI program offer WY students? Would you recommend the program to someone interested in becoming a physician?

“Definitely. {WWAMI offers} excellent, well-rounded education.”

What made you decide to participate in WWAMI, then stay in WY and practice? “{It’s a} great program that offers training in the traditional academic setting, plus the settings that rural providers often end up practicing.”

What message would you want to send someone who is considering practicing in WY? “{WY is} a great place to practice that does have some of the same medical practice issues that occur in other parts of the country. {It’s} a great place to live and work and raise a family.”

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Whiplash

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ere in Wyoming we have a long season of ice and snow covered roads which lends to an increase in car accidents. Drivers and passengers can be injured in car accidents even when there is little to no damage to the vehicles involved. The forces to the spine incurred during a car accident may cause the head and neck to suddenly and rapidly move forward, backward, and/or sideways resulting in whiplash. Muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the spine may become stretched beyond normal limits causing micro-trauma or small tears in these tissues. The two most common whiplash symptoms are pain and limited motion of the cervical spine (the neck).

Injuries resulting from car accidents often go undiagnosed and untreated. Often times the pain and other symptoms of injuries are not immediately experienced at the time of the accident, but typically will appear within 24 hours of the injury.

Whiplash is often treated with anti-inflammatory and pain medications. These medications only mask the symptoms and help control pain, but do not address the physical injuries. To ensure that injuries are properly treated, treatment should be sought shortly after the injury occurs or as soon as symptoms present themselves.

There is no “one-sizefits-all” method to treat whiplash. Each individual case of whiplash is treated differently, but there are general guidelines for treatment.

Treatment may include the use of therapeutic modalities such as electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, ice and heat, with the primary goal of reducing inflammation and relaxing muscles.

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by Dylan N. Milam, DC, CCSP, CSCS

These therapies should be accompanied by passive stretching and muscle work in addition to joint mobilization to help reduce the formation of scar tissue. Massage therapy is also utilized, as it helps to increase circulation to the muscles, which facilitates healing, and it also helps to relax those tight muscles.

A rehabilitation program should be incorporated into a treatment plan with the goal of restoring full range-of-motion and pain-free daily activities. Corrective stretches and exercises should be prescribed to ensure complete muscle balance correction. Activation of cervical muscles can stimulate neurological coordination, provide controlled stress for ligament healing, and mobilize stiff, tight joints.

Sometimes whiplash may cause chronic (long lasting) problems such as headaches and permanent loss of neck motion. I see many patients that have chronic issues that are attributed to prior whiplash injuries that never were treated. These issues may take weeks, months or possibly years before expressing themselves, and present their own challenges. Although it is not realistic to prevent whiplash altogether, it is realistic and recommended to seek treatment to prevent future problems.

Dr. Dylan N. Milam, Chiropractic Provider for University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics, was born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming and graduated with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Wyoming. Following undergraduate studies Dr. Milam attended Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. After graduating, he practiced in Portland for two years before returning to Laramie and opening a practice.

Dr. Milam’s clinical focus, in addition to disorders of the spine and pelvis, is on conservative management of cumulative trauma disorders, sports medicine and functional progressive rehabilitation. Dr. Milam is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP), which consists of extra training in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries. He is currently working towards his Diplomate through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. www.WyoLifestyle.com

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Women’s sometimes Hemonthlyalth

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menstrual pain is more than just cramps…

by Travis D. Klingler, MD

ain or discomfort is a very common side effect of a woman’s menstrual cycle, and affects nearly 80% of women at some time in their lives. However, for up to 15% of young women, monthly discomfort can be the result of endometriosis. For some, this condition causes severe pain and may reduce the chances of becoming pregnant.

During the menstrual cycle the lining of the womb, known as the endometrium, gradually thickens and fills with blood as it prepares for the arrival of a fertilized egg. If the egg is not fertilized, the endometrium will break down and is lost as the monthly period. Sometimes small pieces of endometrium grow on organs outside the uterus. This is called endometriosis. The endometriosis goes through the same monthly changes as the uterus lining; sometimes swelling and bleeding into the body cavity, which can cause inflammation and pain. Rubbery bands of scar tissue, called adhesions, may form, causing pain and possibly affecting surrounding organs.

No one knows for certain what causes endometriosis or why some women get it and others do not. Endometriosis can occur in any woman of childbearing age, and can run in families.

The classic symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain that worsens one to two weeks before the onset of a period and is most severe during and improves following. The only way Travis D. Klingler, MD has been in private practice since 2002. He attended Creighton Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita. He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine WWAMI program. Dr. Klingler enjoys life in Laramie with his wife and five children. He currently practices with Laramie Physicians for Women, where his special interests include Minimally Invasive Surgery and Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures. For more information on infertility and treatment options, contact Laramie Physicians for Women at 307-745-8991.

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to be sure that a woman has endometriosis is to look inside the abdomen. This needs to be done in the hospital using a laparoscope, a thin telescope that is inserted through a small cut in the skin just below the navel. The examination of the internal organs is usually done under general anesthetic by a gynecologist. If endometriosis is found, a small piece of the tissue may be removed for testing and it can be treated at the same time. The examination takes about 30 minutes and can usually be done without an overnight stay.

There are many treatments now available for endometriosis, ranging from medication to surgery. The treatment that is best for you depends on many factors, such as the severity of symptoms, whether you want to have children, and the extent of your endometriosis.

Unfortunately, endometriosis is a problem that can ultimately be managed but not cured.

If you need additional information about treatments for menstrual pain or endometriosis, ask your physician, or contact Laramie Physicians for Women at 307-7451568.

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Safety for Kids

by Dr. Kent Kleppinger

You all know the statistics of how many kids are injured and killed in the US because of not being in a proper seat belt system. Forget the statistics because you’re dealing with your child and that stat is always 100% of your life. You can’t afford to make a mistake.

First let me say: make sure you have your car seat system checked by the Highway Patrol or fire department. It’s really hard to install these things correctly and every time the state patrol has a checkpoint to check cars, nearly all of them fail in their installation. Have the experts check your car before you get into an accident.

For infants, use 20 pounds and under a year of age as a guideline and face them backwards in the back seat. A five-point restraint system is used and the seat must be secured to your car. For toddlers 20-40 pounds, they can face forward in a five-point restraint seat, but also in the back seat. In both cases, never place them in the front seat with an airbag system.

For young children over 40 pounds but

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hen you first look at the car seat safety for children it seems too complicated to understand.

You have to get it right because your children’s safety in a car can depend on understanding a complicated system of seats, booster seats and harnesses.

not taller than four feet 9 inches, they can use a booster seat in the back seat. Ideally the seat belt comes over their collar bone and across their waist from hip to hip. The belt needs to stay snug and on the child. Once a child is over four feet nine inches, the adult seat belt system finally works correctly. Make sure a head restraint is in place so they can’t “whiplash” their head backwards and the belt must come over their collarbone to work right and across their lap from hip to hip.

The adult seat belt system was never designed for kids. It rides too close to their neck and during an impact can cause significant injury because of mis-fitting your child. The height of 4 foot nine inches is the minimum adult height designated for the adult seat belt to work correctly.

None of this really matters if you don’t insist your child always use a seat belt, even for the five minute drive to the store a few blocks away. And, by the way, buckle your seat belt after theirs so you’ll be there with them at the end of your trip.

Dr. Kent Kleppinger, “Klep” to his patients, grew up in Casper, Wyoming and graduated with honors from the University of Wyoming. He received his medical degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and completed his Pediatrics Internship and Residency at Oklahoma Children’s Memorial Hospital in Oklahoma City. Following Residency, he did an additional year of Fellowship training in Ambulatory Pediatrics, where he had extra training in the fields of Pediatric Development, Adolescent Medicine and Pulmonary Pediatrics. Dr. Kleppinger has practiced Pediatrics in Laramie since 1985.

In January 1999 he opened his current office, Laramie Pediatrics, PC. Dr. Kleppinger is Board Certified in Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Thoracic Society, AAP Section on Child Development and Section on Adolescent Medicine. He is currently the UW Athletics Team Physician, Medical Director to Cathedral Home for Children in Laramie and the Medical Director for WyoTech Student Health. www.WyoLifestyle.com

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a Worland, WY Gem

The Washakie Museum Article Courtesy of Washakie Museum Photography by David Huber he Washakie Museum is a community arts and cultural center and history museum for the preservation, education, cultural enrichment, and development of the Big Horn Basin in Wyoming.

Located in Worland, Wyoming the Washakie Museum was established to entertain and educate local citizens and to present the history and culture of Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin through diverse cultural events and performing arts productions, temporary and permanent exhibits, lectures, and education programs for students and adults. The museum annually hosts up to six performing arts presentations, seven lectures by authors and historians, and four to five traveling or temporary exhibits.

Washakie Museum opened its doors to a new 25,000 square foot facility in May 2010 with a Grand Opening in which over 1,300 people attended in two days. Chris Navarro’s 25-foot tall bronze mammoth found a home at the museum entrance in September 2010. Navarro, a Wyoming native and Casper

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artist, was commissioned by the Newell B. Sargent Foundation to create a life-size Columbian Mammoth bronze to welcome visitors to the museum and the community. To date, this is the largest monument Navarro has created. The Columbian Mammoth, Washakie Museum’s iconic symbol, represents an era of the Big Horn Basin unique to modern times. The 20-foot high, 25-foot long, 6,000 pound mammoth is hard to miss when driving through Worland on Highway 16.

The new museum facility houses a 2,000 sq ft temporary exhibit gallery featuring ever-changing displays and 5,000 sq ft of permanent gallery space featuring The Ancient Basin and The Last West exhibits. Washakie Museum’s permanent galleries bring the past to life with fascinating exhibits portraying the relationship between the historical people of the Big Horn Basin and their environment. The unique physical geography of the Big Horn Basin and its world-class archaeological sites allow the Museum to offer one of the finest interpretive centers for local human history, from ancient mammoth hunters through early settlers, as well as the geology, archaeology and paleontology of our area.

The Ancient Basin demonstrates the geology, paleontology, and archaeology of the Big Horn Basin. This gallery includes the geological formation of the Big Horn Basin, a look into the field work of paleontologists and archaeologists, Cloverly’s famous Deinonychus claw, and the Eocene and Paleocene Epochs with fossils from Big Cedar Ridge. This gallery also features Paleo-Indian Hunters with the Columbian mammoth bones from the Colby Mammoth site, Clovis projectile points

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The Last West demonstrates the life of the Big Horn Basin’s early settlers and human history of the Basin from The Ancient Basin demonstrates the Geology, the 1800s through Paleontology, and Archaeology of the Big Horn 1920. This gallery Basin. includes the Cattle Kings, Farming and Homesteading, the Spring Creek Raid, Johnson County Wars, and much more. Visitors can learn how to decode cattle brands and even create their own to e-mail back home. Many special features make these exhibits captivating for both adults and children, including video and audio interactive displays, as well as hands-on features like a mammoth skeleton puzzle, a touchable dinosaur bone, and walk-in pioneer dugout home.

Each year the Washakie Museum plans to house four to five temporary exhibitions ranging from local history to fine art to paleontology from Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin. Throughout 2011, the museum will present an impressive schedule of quality temporary exhibitions including Apollo the 82-foot Sauropod, Dinosaurs in Our Backyard, and Norman Rockwell’s 323 Saturday Evening Post Covers.

The Washakie Museum is excited and proud to house Apollo, the most complete Diplodocid dinosaur ever discovered, near his original home where he laid to rest over 150 million years ago. The skeleton was excavated from the Dana Quarry in Ten Sleep, Wyoming from the Lower Morrison Formation and is on display now, but only for a limited time. Until now, no member of the family Diplodocidae has ever been found as complete and as exquisitely preserved as this 82-foot long specimen.

Already recognized by scientists, this specimen nicknamed ‘Apollo’ promises to be the Rosetta Stone for future Sauropod research. It is the only Diplodocid Sauropod from North America with a perfectly preserved, intact skull directly associated with a nearly complete skeleton and ranks as one of the longest articulated dinosaur mounts worldwide. With an original bone content of over 85%, this dinosaur is more complete than any Diplodocid Sauropod exhibited in any museum in North America or Europe.

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Each year the Washakie Museum plans to house four to five temporary exhibitions ranging from local history to fine art to paleontology from Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin.

and expose visitors of the Washakie Museum to the ancient history located right in “our backyard.” The Washakie Museum is working with Dinosauria International, LLC to publicly exhibit a variety of dinosaur fossils and casts along with plant and animal fossils found just 33 miles away near Ten Sleep, Wyoming.

Dinosaurs in Our Backyard will be displayed from June 16 to September 30, 2011. Along with the visual stimulus of the rare and extraordinary fossils, the exhibit will include historical interpretations and contemporary theories surrounding the existence and extinction of the dinosaurs while challenging the viewer to consider their own ideas. Text panels and photographs will give anthropological insight to the work of paleontologists in the field as well as explore the ethical conflicts of excavation sites.

Norman Rockwell’s 323 Saturday Evening Post Covers, organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts will be on exhibit at the Washakie Museum from October 13, 2011 to January 5, 2012. At the start of his career, Rockwell’s secret ambition was to have his work published on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post. He viewed the Post as the greatest show window in America for an illustrator.

Rockwell’s career with the Post lasted 47 years. The Saturday Evening Post and Norman Rockwell are synonymous in the minds of Americans who lived through the rapid growth and change of the twentieth century, and many view the Rockwell covers as an identifiable and comfortable image of their life in the United States. “Without thinking too much about it in specific terms, I was showing the America I knew and observed to others who might not have noticed. And perhaps, therefore, this is one function of the illustrator. He can show what has become so familiar that it is no longer noticed. The illustrator thus becomes a chronicler of his time.” —Norman Rockwell For more information on these exhibitions or to browse other upcoming temporary and traveling exhibits, visit their website at www.washakiemuseum.org. www.WyoLifestyle.com

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The museum also serves as a center for the visual and performing arts, conferences, conventions and other gatherings.

Education programs at the Washakie Museum are offered to adult community members as well as school-aged students.

Available to the general public, programs include a diverse offering of author and historical guest lecturers, visual and performing arts events, and workshops for kids. The museum’s 5,000 sq ft multi-purpose Event Center is an excellent facility to host meetings, receptions, recitals, luncheons, and concerts.

Amenities include state-of-the-art sound and audio visual with a 200-inch screen and projection, tables and chairs for seating up to 300, moveable platform stage, 4-step choir risers, and a 7 ½ foot Yamaha Concert Grand piano with Disklavier capability.

For smaller gatherings, the boardroom has a conference table, comfortable chairs, and a flat screen television for presentations.

Washakie Museum’s Gift Shop includes a variety of books, apparel, jewelry, and more. Most of the items relate to the museum’s permanent exhibits including Wyoming- authored books, fine quality artisan crafts by area artists, T-shirts, and novelty gift items.

The list of things to see and do at the newest attraction in Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin is too long to include in any one publication, but those who treat themselves to a stop at the facility will certainly be glad they did. Worland and the surrounding areas provide visitors with full services including multiple hotels, fine dining, shopping, entertainment, and always friendly faces. Washakie Museum’s winter hours (September 16 through May 14) are Tuesday through Saturday,

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10:00 to 4:00 and summer hours (May 15 through September 15) are Monday through Friday 10:00 to 6:00, Saturday 10:00 to 5:00, and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00. Become a Museum Member and receive free admission to the museum all year! The museum is located at 2200 Big Horn Avenue, Worland, WY 82401. Find out more information by calling (307)347-4102. Visit the museum’s website at www.washakiemuseum.org or find the Washakie Museum on Facebook for all upcoming events and exhibitions.

For over 25 years the Washakie Museum and Cultural Center has provided successful exhibits, programs, lectures and performing arts events. Washakie Museum’s successful development can be attributed to the dedicated Staff and Board of Directors of the Museum, the Newell Sargent Foundation, numerous volunteers, the tenacious and persistent founders, and members of the community who desire the educational and aesthetic opportunities that the museum provides within Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin region.

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Ballet 7220 & Laramie Dance Center

allet 7220 of Laramie is a fresh and innovative professional ballet performing group of Laramie Dance Center, under the direction of owner Kathy Vreeland. The company’s goal is “to present a wide range of dance styles, and to entertain and educate audiences through performances and outreach throughout the region.”

Performances in southeast Wyoming include “Peter and the Wolf ”, “Alice in Wonderland”, and “Constant Shift of Pulse”, choreographed by University of Wyoming Dance Professor Lawrence Jackson. The company regularly performs sold-out public performances, as well as for students of Albany County School District No. 1, The ARK, Eppson Center for Seniors, and the Dance Spirit Annual Holiday Bash in Cheyenne.

The company utilizes a mixture of dance styles in their performances. This means that all company members must attend a variety of classes to perfect their skill. “The company members and apprentices are required as a minimum to study at least two ballet/prepointe/pointe classes,” Kathy says. The caveat to this is that classes must also be on separate days; this is to greatly benefit the company and apprentice members.

Company classes and rehearsals, as well as master classes are required of members.

Master classes include guest artists such as Robert SherMaccherndl, named 2010 Dance Person of the Year by the Denver Post and owner of Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet in Boulder; Kris Kehl, owner of Denver Dance Center and a former member of the Colorado Ballet; and Jacob Mora, a

by Kati Hime Photography by Laramie Dance Center & Ballet 7220 Denver-based choreographer, and founder of Moraporvida Contemporary Dance.

In addition, Ballet 7220 company members and apprentices are encouraged to study as many other dance styles as they wish.

“They must demonstrate a high degree of dance ability and interest in performing and advancing to their highest levels,” Kathy says.

The dancers are selected through formal audition or invitation, with auditions held once a year. “There is no fee charged to be in the company,” Kathy adds.

Membership in the company brings with it a need for the members to uphold the highest ideals, both personally and as a group. Dedication and willingness to work as an ensemble are requirements of the members. This lends itself to creating exceptional artistic work by showing a commitment to being the best that they can be. “Company members and apprentices of Ballet 7220 are expected to set an example of professionalism for the younger dancers of Laramie Dance Center in their talent, respect, work ethic and demeanor inside and outside of class,” Kathy adds.

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as well. “I am currently working on being a certified instructor in the Royal Academy of Dance technique,” Kathy says. When she began the company, she saw an opportunity for a group that would make dance accessible for smaller communities. “My goal with Laramie Dance Center and Ballet 7220 is to enrich the community with dance and dance knowledge. A lot of people think that just because we live in Wyoming, the only place to get great culture or great art is to go to Jackson Hole,” Kathy says. “We are a working non-profit organization that brings true ballet and culture to Laramie. I want to out Wyoming on the map by being the only full-time registered ballet company in the state of Wyoming.”

Ballet 7220 will premiere a new ballet, “Dark Twist,” in February 2011. To learn more about Laramie Dance Center and Ballet 7220, visit them online at www.laramiedancecenter.com.

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ages ranging from 16-35+. The group includes UW professors, students, engineers, and counselors amongst its members.

“These are people who are working full-time, or going to school full-time, who have devoted their ‘off ’ time to dance and have made a huge difference in this community,” Kathy says.

The group learns from their leader. With over 25 years of teaching, and years of performance with companies such as Canyon Concert Ballet, Irving Ballet and Denver Civic Ballet, Kathy Vreeland is always working on improving her own skill

PROFILE OF A DANCER:

Heather Hardgrave, Cheyenne

WHAT TYPES OF DANCE DO YOU PERFORM AND TEACH? I have had dance training in ballet, pointe, lyrical, jazz, tap and modern. Over the years I have performed in numerous productions and have had the opportunity to work with many different dance companies such as the California Ballet, David Taylor Dance Theater, Moscow Ballet, Peter Pucci Plus Dancers, and the Colorado Ballet.

I have been teaching for the past eleven years at En Avant Dance Studio, and have taught ballet, pointe and lyrical to students four years of age up to adult. As a teacher, I really enjoy the interaction I have with my students, and that I can pass on my passion and knowledge of dance to them.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT DANCING? Dance is my passion, and something I just can’t imagine not being a part of my life. Dance is where I go to get away from the daily grind, it is where I can be creative and push myself to become a better dancer. Dance is where I find my voice through movement. I love the exhilaration of performing and losing myself in the beauty of the music and movement.

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WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO DANCE? I was one of those little girls who dreamed of becoming a Prima Ballerina when I grew up. When I was four years old I saw a ballet on TV and told my mom that I wanted to dance. She signed me up for Ballet and Tap lessons, and I have been dancing ever since (about 30 years).

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My name is Dotty Judy, and Wyoming is in my blood. Although I was born in Salem, Oregon, my family roots are in Wyoming.

My grandparents lived in Cheyenne, Sheridan and Casper. My parents were married in Casper, where my sister was born. Before I was born they chose to come to live in Oregon.

As an adult it was my pleasure to live in Laramie during the years of 1977-1981.

At first, living in Wyoming was not easy for me. The people were great, but some of Wyoming looked “vacant” and “sterile” to my Oregonian eyes. (After all, my roots are from Wyoming, I’m supposed to like living here.) I chose to get up close and personal with my surroundings. Seeing, smelling, hearing and feeling the uniqueness of the Wyoming outdoors inspired a sense of surviving the elements for me. Actually, I was more than a survivor; I became a grateful participant with Wyoming.

I now live in Eastern Oregon with my husband. We are both retired and enjoy our four adult children and our five grandkids, who live in Seattle and Portland.

I may have been born with hiking boots on and a desire to seek adventure because my passion in life has always included the outdoors. My husband and I have covered many miles together over the years back packing the gorgeous Wind River Range.

We even made a major trek to climb Gannett Peak. Our top

priority each year is to have fun with people and places in Wyoming, fly-fishing and photographing wildflowers.

Our annual treks to Wyoming also offer the beauty of the people and culture. The Grand Teton Music Festival is a huge drawing card for us. Eating in the small towns and restaurants around the state is always interesting. Local people show a spirit of commitment and appreciation of where they are and what they are doing.

Wyoming is in my blood. While living there I learned to respect the diverse history of the state. The challenging winter cold winds, deep snowdrifts and the quiet that is seldom available elsewhere will not be forgotten. There is a strength that comes from living the Wyoming lifestyle.

I am who I am today because of my Wyoming experiences, and I like that. Just as Helen Mettler wrote in her 1925 diary, “God Bless Wyoming and Keep It Wild!”

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Lower & upper antelope canyon photography workshop with Troy K Shinn May 28-30 2011, Memorial Day Weekend, Page AZ Your paid package includes: • Troy Shinn’s photography techniques on how to shoot the Canyons & Desert (with digital camera or film); questions and guidance from Troy • A signed Fine Art Print of your choice from Troy’s Fine Art Collection Hot Prints book of your trip, including prints from Troy and trip images of you by Troy • A guided history tour of Upper Antelope Canyon with an authentic dressed Navajo Chief, a Native American flute musician • Roam the canyons and photograph! Upper Antelope Canyon: 6 hours, Sunday May 29 “Spirit” (transportation included); Lower Antelope Canyon: 8 hours, Saturday May 28.

• Side trip to Horseshoe Overlook: Monday morning, May 30 Package details on workshop and accommodations provided upon full payment COST: $250 per person / $450 couples; minimum 5 attendees, maximum 10

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Contact: Images in the Landscape

by Troy K Shinn Phone 801-458-6374 Email llornikon@yahoo.com Web Site http://www. facebook.com/troyshinn

Dates and itinerary and fees are subject to change Provide your own: hotel, transportation in town Future Workshop Dates: July 2-4 2011 September 3-5 2011 Dates and itinerary and fees are subject to change

hotography puts me in a spiritual place. I have always said that if I can go to places that not all people can, and bring to them what my eyes see, then God has given me a gift that I can share with those less fortunate.” – Troy K. Shinn

“For anyone who has not had

the joy of experiencing Mr. Troy Shinn’s art.... You are truly missing out on the beauty of “World to Zion” life. He has a way of connecting with his pictures that brings out clarity and peace. My honest comparison of Mr. Shinn’s work is that he is in every essence the Thomas Kinkade of photography.

One of his beautiful creations, “World of Zion”, captures the light off the canyon wall. When the picture is illuminated by the lighting of a building, the art comes to life placing the onlooker at that place in time. It is truly inspiring and takes genuine craftsmanship to capture what Mr. Shinn does. Thank you so much for the wonderful artwork. It will be the first thing everyone sees when they walk into my home.” -- Megan Grant

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roy is an award winning photographer from North Ogden, Utah. He has been a photographer for 20 years and has had work displayed in the International Photography Hall of Fame, sold to collectors around the World, taught photography for 3 years in California, is going to school to further his education in photography. Currently working on a series of Industrial Interiors shot as Grand Landscapes.

GRAND TETON FALL COLORS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP with Troy K Shinn

September 30-October 2, 2011, Jackson, WY Your paid package includes: • Troy Shinn’s photography techniques on how to shoot the Grand

Tetons, including the fall colors around the Oxbow on the

Snake River and Hidden Falls (with digital camera or film);

questions and

guidance from Troy • Boat fees to Hidden Falls “A Road Through My Dreams” • A signed Fine Art Print

of your choice

from Troy’s Fine

Art Collection • Hot Prints book of your trip, including prints from Troy and trip images of you by Troy Package details on workshop and accommodations provided upon full payment COST: $250 per person / $450 couples; minimum 5 attendees, maximum 10 Dates and itinerary and fees are subject to change Provide your own: hotel, transportation in town

Take a Tour

through historic downtown Sheridan

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ick up a 2010 Downtown Sheridan Walking Tour guide and explore one of Wyoming’s treasures: the historic downtown district.

Part of the beauty of living in a small town is the preservation of the downtown district as the heart of the community.

Shopping, dining, sight-seeing, festivals and activities, many happen on the streets of our Wyoming downtowns, just as they have for decades. In many cases, the remnants of that historic past still linger in the form of painted signs and other embellishments that adorn the buildings.

When exploring your favorite Wyoming downtown, don’t forget to look up at the tops of the buildings!

Our first historic downtown to spotlight is Sheridan, named after General Philip Henry Sheridan, one of the Civil War officers of city founder John Loucks.

The community was incorporated in 1884. The city became more than a ‘cow town’ – it became a prosperous center for folks with many different backgrounds.

The downtown buildings reflect those different backgrounds, as the walking tour guide explains: “The architecture of this district is typical of early Western towns. Mixed elements of classical styles are combined in individual buildings to produce what is called the ‘Plains Style,’ with each building having its own unique design.” (2010 Historic Downtown

Sheridan Walking Tour guide) Based on the original walking tour guide for Downtown Sheridan, the 2010 version starts the history enthusiast at the intersection of Broadway & 5th Streets, and leads one through over forty historical points covering approximately twenty blocks. Just a few of the historic points include the Sheridan Inn, the Brick Depot, the Mint Bar, the Keenan Building, the Lotus Theater and the Helvey Hotel and Cady Opera House.

Fascinating tidbits of history are included in the write-ups beneath each point. For example, the performance taking place at the time of 1906 fire that destroyed the Cady Opera House was entitled “The Runaway Match.” Or did you know: in the late 1800’s, men took fishing poles to knock the bats off of the kerosene street lamps before lighting them? These facts and more are detailed in the guide!

Contact the Downtown Sheridan Association at 307-672-8881 for more information, or print out a 2010 guide at www.downtownsheridan.org. Pick up a guide at any Sheridan area hotel or downtown retailer, the Chamber of Commerce/Visitor’s Center or the Downtown Sheridan Association office.

Come enjoy a slice of Sheridan history – and be sure to check out the many other museums, shops and restaurants that Sheridan has to offer! www.WyoLifestyle.com

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{The Beer Made Here}

Wyoming is home to ten breweries throughout the state, each with their own style and atmosphere. Thus, the varieties of brews that are offered from our statewide beer manufacturers span the globe in the breadth of their offerings. From American style pale ales and German lagers to Belgian style wheat beers and English porters, Wyoming brewers continually create locally hand-crafted brews that represent some of the best beers in the world.

In each issue of Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine, we will cover different beer topics and educate the reader to one of the world’s oldest crafts – the making and enjoyment of beer.

“The mouth of a perfectly happy man is filled with beer” ~ Ancient Egyptian Wisdom, 2200 BC ~

n our last issue, we discussed the ancient origins of beer and credited it with being the first alcoholic beverage in the world nearly 10,000 years ago. Today we will bring your beer knowledge forward through the Middle Ages.

Beer making know-how was passed on from the Greeks to the Romans. The Romans are credited with the addition of barley and called their brew “cerevisia” from Ceres, the goddess of agriculture and vis, which is Latin for strength. Although wine became popular in the Mediterranean area due to the god Bacchus claiming it as ambrosia, beer continued to be brewed in the outer areas of the Roman Empire where wine could not be produced and was exceptionally popular with the lower classes.

The oldest proof that beer was brewed on German soil came from around 800 BC in the early Hallstatt Period. Beer of that era could not be stored effectively, was cloudy and produced

BEER HISTORY – Middle Ages and Beyond

by Tim Harland, VP of Sales & Marketing, Snake River Brewing

almost no head. As in Egypt, ancient Germans regarded beer as not only a sacrifice to the gods, but brewed it for their own enjoyment. According to Edda, the great Nordic epic, “wine was reserved for the gods, beer belonged to mortals and mead to inhabitants of the realm of the dead.”

As the agricultural cultivation of barley spread north and west, brewing beer went along with it. Beer was so clearly desired in these cultures, that it led many nomadic groups onto village life.

Eventually, beer production came under the watchful eye of the Roman Church. Christian abbeys refined the brewing process making beers for their brotherhood, visiting pilgrims and eventually for financing their communities. European monks were the guardians of literature and science as well as the art of beer making and wanted a good brew because on many days, beer was their only sustenance.

In medieval times, beer was brewed by women as it was considered a “food-drink”. The women were the cooks and known as “ale-wives”, learning brewing techniques from the monks. Often times, brides would sell ale to help pay for their wedding, hence the term “bride-ale” or “bridal”.

Around the ninth century, brewers in Brabant (Belgian) monasteries had already started cultivating hops and introducing them to their beer, giving us the forefather of modern-day beers. In France, Abbess Hildegard of Bingen wrote: “If one intends to make beer from oats, it is prepared with hops.” At that time, King Gambrinus claimed to be the “father of brewing beer” and is still considered the patron saint of beer.

In our next issue: “Beer From the Industrial Revolution and Renaissance”, I will discuss the next phase of the history of our favorite fermented froth. Until then, swing into one of your local Wyoming brew pubs to appreciate a modern version of this historic beverage.

Tim Harland has over 15 years experience in brewing, marketing and consuming of micro-brews and is a contributing columnist for the Rocky Mountain Brewing News. Beer questions can be directed to Tim at tim@ snakeriverbrewing.com (or timh@brewingnews.com)

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From Vine

to Wine

Tools of the Trade

by Patrick Zimmerer Photo courtesy Table Mountain Vineyards

here are wine gadgets and tools for every use and need out there.

Here is a quick overview of some of the more useful wine tools that help you enjoy your wine at its best.

Aerators - This tool incorporates air into the wine while pouring it. It can soften a wine and instantly let the wine “breathe.”

This is useful for young red wines that are high in tannins and allows for a quicker aeration as some reds can take an hour to soften on their own.

Decanter - This tool serves two purposes. First, like an aerator, a decanter lets the wine “breathe.” Its second purpose is to reduce the amount of sediment left in the bottle by older red wines. They come in every shape and size, but are a useful tool to have for the serious red wine drinker.

Corkscrews - This is probably the single most important wine tool. There are countless types and designs but at the end of the day, if it removes the cork, it

is worth keeping. My favorite is a simple waiter’s type corkscrew. It isn’t fancy by any means, but it gets the job done and handles natural cork and synthetic corks fairly well. Don’t get caught with a bottle of wine and no way to open it, keep a few corkscrews around at all times!

Glassware - Stemware is as important as the wine itself. Believe it or not, wine glasses have different uses and can dramatically enhance your wine.

Choose stemware based on the type of wine you will be enjoying. Red wine glasses tend to be larger with rounder shapes for swirling and aeration, while white wines will be smaller and less round. A good rule of thumb is to purchase a set of all-purpose red and a set of all purpose white glasses to start. I suggest trying different glasses with your wine to learn firsthand how a glass can change the wine you are drinking.

Wine Fridges - A fridge is a great tool for your wine collection as it allows you to create ideal conditions for storing wine. It typically stores wine at around 55 degrees and 75% humidity. A fridge guarantees a perfect environment for the wine and some even allow for different settings for reds and whites.

The more you know, the better you sip!

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P.S. - Don’t forget the wine! Cheers!

Patrick Zimmerer is owner and operator of Table Mountain Vineyards & Winery in Huntley, WY. Patrick is a fourth generation Wyoming Native and has a strong passion for Wyoming Agriculture and Wyoming businesses. Patrick also has a passion for locally made products and all things booze. To learn more about Patrick including his blog and posts, find him on Twitter @tmvwinery or visit www.TableMountainVineyards.com. www.WyoLifestyle.com

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by Kati Hime

have Old Town Coffee in Lander. Another bonus? The menu provides some culinary excitement, including their pita wraps – check out the Denver, with egg, cheddar, ham, onion, green pepper and tater tots…now that’s a craving. Corner of 2nd & Lincoln 307-438-1960 www.oldtowncoffee.net

Coal Creek Coffee, Laramie: This Laramie staple just celebrated its 15 year anniversary, and it’s clear to see why: Laramie is nuts about their coffee! With two locations now – historic downtown and uptown, right next to the UW War Memorial Stadium and Arena Auditorium, this company delivers not only delicious coffee and espresso, it also features a menu designed to impress your palate. 110 E. Grand Ave. and 2317 Grand Ave. (UW Plaza) 307-745-7737 www. coalcreekcoffee .com

Cambria Coffee, Newcastle: This cozy shop offers drivethrough service as well as seating inside. With a wide variety of drinks to tickle your taste buds, this shop is enjoyed by locals and those passing through. Cambria Coffee’s log cabin will instantly make you think of getting cozy with a good cup of coffee! 701 Washington Blvd.

307-746-4887

Three D’s Coffee & Tea Company, Torrington: This neat little shop is a must-see! Inside, the atmosphere invites you to pull up a chair, surf the internet, read a book and enjoy your drink… although the drive-through window lets you enjoy that drink on the go if time is of the essence. Our friends in Torrington highly recommend their sandwiches as well – or check out their “Kitchen Sink Burrito!” 320 E. Valley Rd 307-5754231 www. 3dscoffee . com Milly G’s, Worland: This quaint little place, on the side of an oil & lube shop, is really a gem.

The outgoing staff always makes us feel welcome when we’re coming through town, AND the drinks are delicious! With a community spirit and rave reviews from the locals, this is one to check out. 1520 Big Horn Avenue 307-347-8346 Find them on Facebook, Milly G’s Espresso Old Town Coffee, Lander: Ambience, check. Free wireless internet – naturally. A delectable cup of joe – absolutely. Add in a tireless dedication to the finest materials and you

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his time of year, nothing beats a good cup o’ joe…although, when you think about it, coffee is good pretty much all year long. For us, we keep a list of great coffee digs on hand for when we’re out on the road – for a quick tour through just a few of the coffee hot spots in Wyoming, keep reading…

Teton Ice Park adventures in ice climbing

The park consists of waterfall ice climbing on the Parking Lot Rocks. Using a variety of equipment, including 600 feet of pipe and even low-flow shower heads, the park contains both 40-foot vertical cliffs and gentler slopes. “The result is the ideal location to learn the sport of ice climbing or hone your skills for bigger adventures,” says the park’s website, www.tetonicepark.com.

The park prides itself on its educational approach. “We are all about education,” Christian says. “We strive to not only show folks a good time, but to teach them about multiple aspects of ice and alpine climbing.”

Christian and the other instructors bring to the park decades of training and experience climbing around the world. They are members of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). (www.amga. com) The instructors offer classes to all levels of ice climbers.

No experience is necessary. They specialize in a wide variety of skills, “from folks who have never climbed anything, to those who are looking to hone their techniques and learn how to lead climb.” (www.tetonicepark. com)

photo © Oliver Weber - Fotolia.com

pened in the winter of 2009-2010, Teton Ice Park has become an adventure destination. Located at Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, WY, the park is operated

by Aerial Boundaries. The company strives to offer excitement and education in ice climbing, but also easy access to the sport for the participant and guide alike. “Primarily we wanted to try to provide more work for mountain guides in the area,” says Christian Santelices, one of the operators of the park. “{We} create a place for ice climbers to climb without the four hour approaches common in the winter in the Tetons.”

by Kati Hime

Lessons are available privately or for groups, both full and halfday. Day Passes and annual memberships to the park are also available. Membership helps maintain the park’s facilities and keep them available. All users must pass a skills assessment and abide by the Teton Ice Park Rules. The park is supervised by guides while teaching classes, as well as Teton Ice Park Ambassadors, who are volunteers that monitor the park while climbing. For more information on becoming an ambassador, class rates and membership, visit the park’s website.

The response has been positive, and Christian is excited about the future for the park. “We would like to have more members, but the community response has been tremendous,” he says.

For Christian, the reactions from clients has been rewarding: from a fun day of climbing to “…seeing folks take skills that they learned from us and having their own adventures,” he says.

“Learning to ice climb is a fun and exciting pastime unto itself, or a means to accomplish bigger projects in an alpine environment,” says the park’s website. To learn more or to contact Teton Ice Park, check out their website or call Grand Targhee Resort at 800-827-4433.

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Wyoming

Artini Festival

eysers on The Terrace and the Park County Arts Council are collaborating once again to host their “Wyoming Artini Festival .” This artful challenge for martini enthusiasts and artistic competitors will once again tantalize the senses of our “artini” supporters. There will be a “whole lotta shakin’” going on as attendees wander among bartenders competing for the title of Master Martini Mixologist and peruse the silent auction artwork by area and regional artists. This gala event attracts martini and art enthusiasts from the entire Big Horn Basin dressed in cowboy to cocktail attire.

Throughout the evening, Geysers on The Terrace will provide sumptuous hors d’ oeuvres to tantalize your taste buds and compliment your martini palate. Cash prizes and prestigious awards are available to daring martini mixologists and inspired artini artists.

All media is being accepted to guarantee a wide variety of interpretations of the martini and the martini culture from the past and its new resurgence. To reserve your bartender table, advance notice is required. Artwork must be delivered 10 days prior to the event.

The artwork will be displayed for public viewing at Geysers on The Terrace the week prior.

The $25 ticket price provides a lively evening on Saturday, April 16 at Geysers on The Terrace, 525 West Yellowstone Avenue in Cody starting at 6:00 pm. Tickets are available in advance at Geysers on The Terrace, the Cody Chamber of Commerce and the Cody Newsstand or at the door the evening of the festival - tickets are limited. All proceeds from this event benefit the Park County Arts Council. For further information, please call Geysers on The Terrace at 307/587-5868 or the Park County Arts Council at 307/8996693.

So shake out your favorite cocktail attire and join us, in Cody, for a stirring night of Martinis and Art.

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Article and photography provided by Park County Arts Council

Joe Evans visits with Daniel Junge and his wife Erin at the 2010 Cheyenne International Film Festival. CIFF screens May 20 – 22 in Downtown Cheyenne.

John Cassady, son of “Beat” legend Neal Cassady, jams with Don McKee during the CIFF, Cassady is featured in the film “On the Trail: Jack Kerouac in Cheyenne.”

A packed house check out a movie during last year’s Cheyenne International Film Festival.

Downtown Cheyenne plays host to 30 indie films at the Atlas Theatre.

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CIFF Producer Alan O’Hashi interviews Oscar nominee and Cheyenne native Daniel Junge during the 2010 film festival at the Atlas Theatre.

The action is filmed

by Mike Vanatta of Powell.

he 2nd Cheyenne International Film Festival (CIFF) screens at the Historic Atlas Theatre in Downtown Cheyenne May 20 – 22. The program will consist of 30 – 35 independent films.

Last year, CIFF honored Cheyenne native and Oscar nominee Daniel Junge.

His documentary, “The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner” was nominated for an Academy Award in 2010 and airs on HBO. Currently, a panel of jurists, who watch and rate the films on line, is reviewing films. Film entries continue to be accepted through March 18. The final program will be announced at a reception hosted at the Link Gallery located at 124 W. Lincolnway.

“We like to include the community as much as possible in CIFF,” CIFF Producer Alan O’Hashi said. “Our Call2ACTion program links up with local non-profits and we show films that allow each organization to ‘talk-back’ with the audience about their issues in the save space of art, in our case, film.”

The Call2Action partners this year include, The Old West Museum, the Southeast Wyoming Intertribal Powwow Association, the Friday Food Foundation, V.F.W. Post 1881, Safehouse and the Wyoming Children’s Action Alliance.

Kicking off the CIFF is a day long event called Exploring the Creative Economy Conference and Expo featuring digital media artists and video production seminars for businesses.

For more information about the festival or how to enter a film, visit the website at http://www.ciff1.com and join the CIFF facebook page at http://www.cheyenneinternationalfilmfestival.org

Saratoga filmmaker, Candy Moulton, moderated the “Women in Film” panel that featured Christine Siebert Bonn (Los Angeles); Sarah Curry (Washington DC) and Egija Hartmane (Boulder, Colorado).

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ounty uriosities

The Legend of Big Nose George

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by Carrie Poledna

Image of Big Nose George courtesy of the Carbon County Museum

any Wyomingites are familiar with the infamous tale of George Parrott, aka, Big Nose George, and his outlaw hanging in Rawlins, Wyoming almost 120 years ago. Big Nose George is someone whose postmortem adventure may be greater than his Wild West stage-robbing and cattle-rustling days!

George Parrott tried to sensationalize his “career” by alluding to running with the illustrious James brothers after his shoddy robbery tactics put him in the hands of a lynch mob in Rawlins in 1881. The slip-up that led to the shooting deaths of two Carbon County officers is what really put Parrott on the radar in his lifetime.

Parrott was a thug but an inconsequential criminal who probably would have drifted into the mists of forgotten Old West lore, had it not been for the strange turn of events after his death!

It was the antics of Drs. T. G. Magee and John Osborne—who procured the body of Parrott after his hanging and performed a battery of disturbing procedures on the criminal, including studying his brain, removing his skin to send to a Denver tannery, disassembling his remains and stuffing him in a barrel to await discovery some fifty-plus years later—that have kept

Big Nose George in the limelight all these decades. Later, Osborne even wore his Big Nose George special edition loafers to his Inaugural Ball as Wyoming Governor in 1893.

The forensics of Big Nose George in the 20th century are quite colorful as well.

After the rediscovery of his remains in a barrel in Rawlins in the 1950s, the missing skullcap was temporarily reunited with the rest of the skull and later DNA testing removed any doubt that everything found belonged to Parrott. There was no doubt about Dr. Osborne’s famous loafers.

Parrott’s strange life and stranger death have created headlines in three different centuries as he once again became the subject of investigation in 2002-3 under skeletal biology expert, Dr. George Gill. It was then that Dr. Gill investigated French ancestry claims made by a possible descendent as well as further DNA testing. This author was lucky enough to get a chance to see the skull up close as a student in a class taught by Dr. Gill at the University of Wyoming at this same time.

The curiosity of Big Nose George can be seen in person by going to the Carbon County Museum in Rawlins, Wyoming where shoes made of Parrott’s hide and

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his death mask—missing the ears due to his botched hanging—now reside. His bones have been misplaced, his skullcap is on display in Nebraska, his lower skull is still in Rawlins and he was turned into a pair of shoes. Clearly, crime did not pay for Big Nose George.

Sources:

http://www.carboncountymuseum.com/bignose.html http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-bignose.html http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_ edbf3ef2-6813-5fbe-86e4-69ff78f6ef15.html

Carrie Poledna is a Laramie, WY native now residing in Cheyenne with her husband, Kevin, and two young children. She is a lifelong student of the arts and has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from UW. Carrie spends her free time working on a variety of crafts, home projects, reading, researching the family tree, playing the piano and volunteering at the local crisis pregnancy center. Her latest interest is in digital photography and her favorite subjects, Allison and Andrew, keep her very busy! If you want to discuss more decorating ideas or any other artsy projects, email Carrie at cpoledna@gmail.com.

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