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Buffalo Bill Cody once auditioned talent acts at the Sheridan Inn, amid the magnificent backdrop of the Big Horn Mountains. Sheridan County continues to showcase history with a view, with its authentic Main Street of historic buildings that feature Old West appeal. The community also has a strong economy thanks to a fortunate abundance of coal and natural gas, and Sheridan County’s rich agricultural heritage remains alive today in many working and recreation ranches.TRANSCRIPT
Now Showing Sheridan College has much going on
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While the allure of the Old West, a historic downtown and breathtaking scenery remain major components of its economic base, Sheridan County’s
community leaders are also cashing in on the next frontier: technology.
The leadership has not forgotten its roots, which are still f lourishing in a tourism-based economy. During the past year an economic development task force comprised of key members from the City of Sheridan, Sheridan County, Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce, Forward Sheridan, the Wyoming Business Council and other organizations actively worked together on forward planning for the community. They’ve taken steps to ensure Sheridan County is more than just a vacation destination.
A recently completed streetscape improvement project welcomes residents and visitors alike to North Main Street, Sheridan’s main thoroughfare, and the City, Downtown Sheridan Association and North Main Neighborhood Association are working to better define the district through improved gateways, parks, trails, design standards, and pedestrian and cyclist access.
Best of the WestConsistently ranked at the top of Best of the West
lists, Sheridan boasts a vibrant downtown that features a farmer’s market, a June-September monthly street festival that draws more than 3,000 each month, seasonal events and the WYO Theater, a live-performance venue.
“We have an amazing community,” says Stacie Coe, executive director of the Downtown Sheridan Association. “Everyone is so supportive and community-oriented.”
Renovation of historic downtown warehouses for business and residential options is also creating new opportunity for the downtown area.
New Business Incubator, ParkLooking toward the future, Sheridan County leaders
have developed a successful business incubator that could be a game-changer in traditional health-care services reaping new jobs and investment for this community of 30,000.
Leveraging a $1 million grant provided by the Wyoming Business Council in late 2010, Sheridan County commissioners and Forward Sheridan (the county’s public/private economic
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Welcome to Sheridan CountyAn introduCtion to the AreA’S people, plACeS And eventS
look no further for Books
Book browsing in Sheridan is made easy, thanks to
the fulmer Public library. fulmer serves as the main
library in the Sheridan system, making it a book gold
mine and constant haunt for the literary-minded crew.
if that crew sounds good to you, you're in for a treat.
the library offers its browsers free wireless internet,
rotating events and exhibits, and start-your-own
book club kits. oh, and did we mention the books?
there are plenty of those to go around.
Get GolfingGolfers have several courses to choose
from in Sheridan County, including the
27-hole, semi-private Powder horn Golf
Course that incorporates both meadow
and creek-side terrain. opened in
1997, Powder horn Golf Course is the
centerpiece of a 900-acre residential
community ranked one of Where to Retire
magazine’s top 100 Master Planned
Communities. other golfing options
include the community’s venerable golf
course, Sheridan Country Club, with
its 18-hole, parkland-style layout, and
Kendrick Golf Course, which has been
rated one of the top five courses in
Wyoming by Golf Digest magazine.
Modern MiningCoal production is big business in the Sheridan area. you may be picturing those seven famous dwarves who
spent their days mining away, but in Sheridan, they mine the modern way. Rich with fossil fuels and methane
gas, the state of Wyoming is the nation's no. 1 coal producer, and the Sheridan community certainly does its
part to contribute. nearby Decker Coal and Spring Creek Mine utilize dragline open-pit operations. in 2010
alone, Spring Creek mined and shipped approximately 19.3 million tons of coal and received national
excellence in Surface Mining and Reclamation awards in both 2005 and 2009.
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Get Ready to Rideeach July, Sheridan gears up for the annual Sheridan Wyo Rodeo, where the world’s
top cowboys and cowgirls compete in four Professional Rodeo Cowboys association
performances. What started as a small local-lead rodeo in 1931 has become a tradition
for more than 80 years, and is consistently ranked as one of the top professional rodeos
in north america. the key to success? a hard-working, visionary board of directors and
big financial support from major sponsors, with prize money at the Sheridan rodeo
ranking it in the top tier of the more than 600 Professional Rodeo Cowboys
association events staged in america each year. and of course, the events – including
roping, barrel racing, bull riding, all your rodeo favorites and the world-renowned
championship indian relay races – are something you have to see to believe.
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fancy a Match?ever wonder what a proper game of polo is like? in
Sheridan County, it's just another way to stay entertained.
the sport, described by many as hockey on horseback,
involves two teams, mallets and a really big field. to find out
more, head to the rural community of Big horn, where two
clubs and nine playing fields make finding a game a breeze.
Summer is the game's hot season, with games played three
days a week in June and an everyday occurrence from
July through labor Day, excluding Mondays. Clubs such
as the Big horn Polo Club and the flying h Polo Club
supply plenty of players for a day full of polo.
the Show Must Go on
the city shows its artsy side at the Wyo theater. Built in 1923 as a vaudeville theater, the Wyo saw many incarnations over the years, bearing a range of names from the lotus to the Western theater for Western people. despite the theater’s adaptability, it closed its doors in 1982. But with community support and a nonprofit established in its name, this Wyo earned its happy ending. the theater had its grand reopening in 1989, and now features regular live entertainment and educational opportunities. on average, 25 live performances are held each year.
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WYOMINGpOpuLATION (2010 CENSuS)Sheridan County: 29,116
Sheridan (county seat): 17,444
LOCATIONSheridan County is in
north central Wyoming.
bEGINNINGSSheridan County was organized
in 1888. Sheridan was founded
by John D. loucks and named
after Civil War Gen. Philip
henry Sheridan.
FOR MORE INFORMATIONSheridan County
Chamber of Commerce
1517 e. fifth St., P.o. Box 707
Sheridan, Wy 82801
Phone: (307) 672-2485
fax: (307) 672-7321 www.sheridanwyomingchamber.org
a Celebration of Sortslocal culture's time to shine comes around every summer.
the second weekend in June is dedicated to the Celebrate
the arts festival, a two-day event that showcases new on-loan
sculptures and local artist demonstrations. Shops and stores
throughout downtown host various artists – painters, singers,
sculptors, musicians – displaying and demonstrating their work
for the Sheridan masses. Children can join in the fun and get
a hands-on art lesson. outside, the city's active Public art
program supplies various sculptures placed around town.
new sculptures are unveiled each year.
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FastFactsn Queen elizabeth ii visited Sheridan County in 1984. She stayed with friends in Big horn and shopped at King’s Saddlery.
n the county is home to three excellent public school systems with a total of 21 schools.
n the region’s top-notch medical facilities include Sheridan memorial hospital and the Sheridan vA medical Center.
n in the summer, the Sheridan trolley takes passengers on rides every hour to view the many attractions in Sheridan. tickets are just $1.
n Sheridan County offers many open green spaces, including three golf courses, a comprehensive mountain trail system, city pathways and two world-class polo fields.
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higher SHERIdAN COLLEGE HAS A LOT GOING ON
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Sheridan College has a new 67,850-acre classroom. The school was recently granted access to the
Bighorn Mountains by the U.S. Forest Service and acquired a famous tract of land known as Spear-O-Wigwam Ranch, which is located below the sky-scraping peaks of this expansive range. The ranch is where legendary author Ernest Hemingway finished writing A Farewell to Arms in the late 1920s. Now students enrolled in outdoor education sessions at Sheridan College will experience the rugged beauty of the land for themselves.
“This college has always been a place where the learning isn’t just in the classroom, so Spear-O-Wigwam adds another opportunity to get our students engaged with the wider world,” says Dr. Paul Young, president of Sheridan College. “For example, there is a current research project on the ranch studying pack rats, with weather being predicted based entirely on what pack rats put away at various times of the year.”
That is one of several interesting occurrences at the college these days, with another being some of the first campus expansions since Sheridan College opened in 1967.
“We will be constructing a new $15 million academic center thanks to funding from the State of Wyoming and Whitney Benefits, a foundation that assists academic endeavors in Sheridan County,” Young says. “There will be a groundbreaking in the spring of 2012 and the academic center will add 14 brand new high-tech classrooms to our campus.”
New dorm, TooYoung says there are also plans
to expand and renovate the student center.
“None of our existing buildings are tear downs – they are all in good shape but they are 40-50 years old and were constructed when
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“We can place students in a variety of intern programs,
with many of those students eventually becoming
employed at those same companies where they intern.”
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there were 100 resident students on the campus,” he says. “Today, there are 400 resident students and after we finish work on the academic center and the student center, we are going to add another 350-bed dorm building to bring the bed total to 750. The college is really becoming a community within a community in Sheridan County.”
$5,000 or $20,000?Besides the Sheridan main
campus, the college has a campus in Gillette and outreach programs in Campbell and Johnson counties. The two-year Sheridan College offers several associate of arts, associate of science and associate of applied science degrees, plus certificate programs.
“In this tough economy, we also provide strong value,” Young says. “I’ll argue that the courses a student takes in their first or second years at Sheridan College are as academically strong as they would get at any higher education institution. Plus students will save a lot of money, with Sheridan County residents paying $5,000-$6,000 a year for tuition, room and board compared to other colleges where those costs can often exceed $20,000 a year.”
Intern to EmploymentYoung adds that classes at
Sheridan College are often comprised of only 12-14 students.
“We offer a diversity of programs, including culinary, hospitality, literature, science, history, theater, nursing, construction technology and welding technology,” he says. “Plus, we can place students in a variety of intern programs, with many of those students eventually becoming employed at those same companies where they intern.”
Clockwise from top right: Sheridan College offers an array of courses including nursing, computer information systems, music and networking.
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While the allure of the Old West, a historic downtown and breathtaking scenery remain major components of its economic base, Sheridan County’s
community leaders are also cashing in on the next frontier: technology.
The leadership has not forgotten its roots, which are still f lourishing in a tourism-based economy. During the past year an economic development task force comprised of key members from the City of Sheridan, Sheridan County, Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce, Forward Sheridan, the Wyoming Business Council and other organizations actively worked together on forward planning for the community. They’ve taken steps to ensure Sheridan County is more than just a vacation destination.
A recently completed streetscape improvement project welcomes residents and visitors alike to North Main Street, Sheridan’s main thoroughfare, and the City, Downtown Sheridan Association and North Main Neighborhood Association are working to better define the district through improved gateways, parks, trails, design standards, and pedestrian and cyclist access.
best of the WestConsistently ranked at the top of Best of the West
lists, Sheridan boasts a vibrant downtown that features a farmer’s market, a June-September monthly street festival that draws more than 3,000 each month, seasonal events and the WYO Theater, a live-performance venue.
“We have an amazing community,” says Stacie Coe, executive director of the Downtown Sheridan Association. “Everyone is so supportive and community-oriented.”
Renovation of historic downtown warehouses for business and residential options is also creating new opportunity for the downtown area.
New business Incubator, parkLooking toward the future, Sheridan County leaders
have developed a successful business incubator that could be a game-changer in traditional health-care services reaping new jobs and investment for this community of 30,000.
Leveraging a $1 million grant provided by the Wyoming Business Council in late 2010, Sheridan County commissioners and Forward Sheridan (the county’s public/private economic
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SHERIdAN COuNTy IS buILdING ON ITS pAST WHILE INvESTING IN ITS FuTuRE
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development agency) have created the High Tech Business Incubator.
“It has been a huge success,” says Forward Sheridan Executive Director Jay Stender. “By February 2011 we reached capacity and all of the offices were occupied. Our tenants are here because they either generate or aggregate data.”
Among those tenants is Apollo Telemedicine, which is working with other technology businesses and Forward Sheridan in introducing, evaluating and implementing video conferencing capabilities throughout hospitals and mental health clinics in the state.
“The outcome of this project is to reduce exporting medical care dollars to neighboring states and keep patients locally by improving access at the point of care,” Stender says. “The state exports between $110 and $120 million worth of health care each year. If we can implement telehealth and affect
it by 10 or 15 percent, that’s another $10 or $15 million that stays in the state. That keeps people in local hospitals, reduces costs and improves outcomes.”
Other tenants include one creating phone applications targeted to nurses and first responders, one that writes computer code and another that provides environmental technology to Wyoming’s profitable extraction industry.
Another job generator is the new 38.5-acre High Tech Business Park that has already landed its first tenant. The park, once a part of the Wrench Ranch, provides shovel-ready sites for advanced manufacturing businesses. With its interstate access and redundant high-speed Internet capabilities, it proved to be a lure for Vacutech, a manufacturer of commercial, industrial and medical central and mobile vacuum cleaning systems, which is creating 35 new jobs in the Sheridan area.
Clockwise from top right: historic main Street; Whitney plaza, a planned mixed-use community located on the east end of the historic grinnell parade grounds; custom rope work at the don King Western museum and Saddlery, one of many historic storefronts on main Street in downtown Sheridan; the Wyo, a live-performance theater downtown
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scorecardbuSINESS AT
A GLANCE
$478millionAnnual retail sales
$17,110Retail sales
per capita
$67millionAnnual hotel
and food sales
3,524Total number
of firms
source: u.s. economic Census
Business
Biz BriefsBuSineSSeS – Both lArge And SmAll – thAt help define
SheridAn County’S eConomiC ClimAte
pTOLEMy dATA SySTEMSBiz: Technological solutions providerBuzz: Sheridan’s only large-scale technological service, Ptolemy Data Systems provides support and solutions for any quandary. The company strives to aid businesses behind the scenes with their mission to “be the invisible hero,” preventing and troubleshooting all issues while monitoring systems. Besides managing IT services, they also provide secure data storage, HD videoconferencing, business continuity and consulting.www.ptolemysystems.com
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Hotel Amenities• Complimentaryhigh-speedInternet• Complimentaryexpandedhotand coldcontinentalbreakfast• Indoorswimmingpool,whirlpool andfitnessroom• Complimentaryself-servicebusinesscenter withcomputer,fax,copierandprinter
Room Amenities• Refrigerator,microwave,coffeemaker,iron andironingboard,safeandhairdryerinallrooms• Freelocalcallsandlongdistanceaccess
CAll FoR ReseRVAtions:(307) 675-11011950E.5thSt.•Sheridan,WY82801www.wingateinnsheridan.com
Built for business, doesn’t mean we haven’t
thought about your leisure time
SHERIdAN STATIONERy, bOOKS & GALLERyBiz: Eclectic book and gift shopBuzz: Located in the historic Meyer-Barr Building, Sheridan Stationery, Books & Gallery has something for everyone. Customers are invited to take their time and peruse the vast selection of local authors showcased among its books. Enthusiasts of the Wild West will have a hard time choosing between tales of cowboy lore, and non-bibliophiles can purchase limited-edition prints and greeting cards.www.sheridanstationery.net
TOM bALdING bITS & SpuRSBiz: Western equipment and accessories storeBuzz: Shoppers don’t need to be seasoned equestrians to go into Tom Balding Bits & Spurs. Famous for their handcrafted namesakes, visitors can also purchase Western items including memorabilia, home accessories and leather goods. Customers from Denmark to Denver rave about the quality of the work, and examples of it can be seen in the Smithsonian, 2010’s True Grit and Discovery Channel’s How It’s Made.www.tombalding.com
HOLLy SEEdBiz: Agricultural researchBuzz: Holly Seed has called Sheridan home for almost 100 years. While they were once a factory, Holly Seed began specializing in researching sugarcane and sugar beets in 1936. Today, the company is partnered with SESVanderHave, and its employees strive to provide growers with disease-free varieties of seeds and products that help with the growth and uniformity crops.www.beetseed.com
TuRNEd ANTIQuES ETC.Biz: Antique storeBuzz: Ten thousand square feet of antiques is a thrifter’s dream; thanks to Turned Antiques Etc., that dream is a reality in Banner, WY. Featuring an eclectic mix of early American and contemporary items, Turned Antiques Etc. is a must-see for devotees of all design styles. New inventory arrives every week, and the cozy atmosphere encourages customers to get lost in the space and discover treasures old and new.www.turnedantiquesetc.com
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Business
chamberreporthelp uS mAKe A differenCe
dixie Johnson is extending an open invitation
to all of the Sheridan County community.
as Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce
executive director, Johnson brings this message to
the 500-plus Chamber member businesses and all
the rest of the community: “Get involved, speak up,
and join your friends, co-workers, and neighbors
in the Chamber forums and activities.”
“Give us a call and tell us where your interest lies,”
she says. “We can tell you about the opportunities
the Chamber might have available and also point
you to other organizations and resources in the
community. We can all, together, take pride in
what we’ve built and what we have.”
Johnson says the Sheridan County Chamber of
Commerce particularly celebrates and promotes the
prosperity of the area’s business environment, which
in turn supports all aspects of Sheridan County.
“in the city of Sheridan and all of Sheridan
County, you’ll find a community that honors its
pioneering past while embracing its multifaceted
future,” she says. “in the midst of it all, we have a
thriving business community – from the downtown
district full of unique shopping in historic buildings,
to the new business park with cutting-edge
infrastructure and hi-tech companies, to the many
entrepreneurial businesses in all parts of the county.
this 2012 issue of our annual Images Sheridan County magazine gives just a glimpse into the
dynamic environment in Sheridan County.”
here is a small sampling of the activities
sponsored and coordinated by the Chamber, and
opportunities for the community to get involved:
• an ambassadors group, also known as the Red
Jackets, who greet new businesses and are the
visible presence of the Chamber at major events.
• one committee stays close to agricultural,
natural resources and public land issues
and how the public might get involved.
• an annual legislative forum where dozens of
organizations and individuals bring their issues
before the local state legislators, as well as a
Candidates forum in election years.
• a grand third thursday Street festival in the
historic downtown once a month during the
summer season.
• Career expos for job seekers, along with Job
Shadow Days and a Real life fair for students.
• Chamber luncheon programs, coffees, Business
after hours gatherings and other networking
opportunities for the business community.
• Workshops on topics ranging from social media
marketing to the delivery of exceptional
customer service.
• an intensive leadership Sheridan County
course, delivered over an eight-month period
each year, giving participants a more in-depth
understanding of the different aspects of
Sheridan County life, in preparation for
future leadership roles.
“then add all the Chamber happenings to
everything else going on throughout Sheridan
County,” Johnson says. “it’s a fun, stimulating and
supportive place to be. We invite you to join us.”
– Kevin Litwin
Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Board president eric Brandjord and executive director dixie JohnsonB
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buSINESS CLIMATEthe Wyoming economy is strong; the state is one of only a handful
showing a large surplus annually for the last half dozen years.
this is in large part due to the fortunate abundance of coal and
natural gas. the Sheridan area mirrors the state’s economic growth
but is more diversified. in addition to growth due to development
of natural resources, Sheridan is also growing from a healthy mix
of service sector growth, small-business growth, health care
and construction.
ECONOMIC pROFILE
TRANSpORTATION
AirportsSheridan County airport 908 W. Brundage ln. Sheridan, Wy 82801 (307) 674.4222 www.sheridancountyairport.com
Great lakes airlines
(307) 673-1760
www.flygreatlakes.com
highwaysinterstate 90 u.S. highway 14
railroadBurlington northern Santa fe www.bnsf.com
EduCATION
37%Associate degree
16%Bachelor’s degree
7%graduate degree
INCOME
$27,063per Capita income
$49,588Average Annual household expenditure
MAjOR EMpLOyERS
Sheridan County
School district #2
609 employees
Sheridan vA
medical Center
603 employees
Sheridan
memorial hospital
460 employees
Walmart
333 employees
TAXES
0%State income tax
6%Sales tax
$1,700residential property tax on a $250,000 home.
Health
Peace of Mind
Strength
We are dedicated to helping you with your life-style decisions regarding health care. Whether you or a loved one is recovering from surgery, a serious illness or making decisions on quality long-term care, we are prepared to assist you. Programs & ServicesWe provide skilled nursing services that include:
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Pain management
• Infusion therapy
• Rehab service – physical, occupational and speech therapy
• Wound care
• Respite care
• Enteral therapy
• Rehabilitation services available seven days a week
• Arrangement for lab, x-ray, dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, optometry or any other required services
1851 Big Horn Ave. Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-4416 (307) 674-5814 Fax
Health
Strength
Peace of Mind
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A boy interacts with statues at Whitney Commons in downtown Sheridan Wyoming, an park area that includes walking paths, fountains, a playground, maze and garden.
Photos by Jeffrey S. Otto
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Located at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains, Amsden Creek Wildlife Management Area offers opportunities to fish, hike, camp and ride horses.
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Wyoming is known for rodeos and Western culture, and
Sheridan County restaurants are also putting it on the map for great food. local restaurants serve an enticing mix of entrees, from organic multigrain pancakes to sizzling babyback ribs. there are also plenty of bars to quench your thirst for locally crafted beers.
lulu’sandsageWoodnorthcaFé
at lulu’s Café, diners can feast
on natural, organic cuisine largely
produced by local farmers.
tucked away in a cute cottage
a block off Main Street, lulu’s
serves breakfast, lunch and tapas
in the evening. order up a stack of
multigrain pancakes topped with
blueberries, honey and cinnamon,
or build your own omelet at
breakfast. Come lunchtime,
try the grilled salmon burger,
the black bean taco salad or a
steaming bowl of homemade soup.
Dinner options get even more
tantalizing, with shrimp summer
rolls, fish tacos and thai lettuce
wraps rounding out the menu.
Sagewood north Café is
a popular lunch spot Monday
through friday, serving specialty
sandwiches, soups made fresh
daily and homemade pies, cookies
and cheesecakes. try the Dillicado,
a sandwich stuffed with smoked
turkey, avocado, sprouts, onions,
seasoned dill pepper and mayo,
or the Jackhammer, made with
honey-cured ham, pepperjack
cheese, cream cheese and
banana peppers.
easyonthetastebudsreStAurAntS emphASize AuthentiC diSheS And homemAde deSSertS
Above: lulu’s Café Right: A breakfast item at lulu’s Café called Bravous, a grilled blue corn tortilla with stewed black beans, chile sauce, roasted red peppers, eggs, feta cheese and tomatillo salsa, topped with fried bananas. P
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J’Dan Builders LLCGeneral ContraCtor
Since 1977
Chamber Member BHHBa Member
35 n. Scott St. Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2128
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local flavor
BrandingironcaFéandWagonBoxinn
in Dayton, the Branding iron Café is known for its family atmosphere and home cooking. Stop in for prime rib on friday nights or the fabulous Sunday buffet. locals love Branding iron Café for its comfort foods such as meatloaf and fried chicken, not to mention the café’s homemade pies and cinnamon rolls.
to get a true feel for the old West, head for Wagon Box inn in Story. the rustic inn has a full-service restaurant and bar open Wednesday through Saturday for dinner and all day Sunday. the extensive menu features steak, lobster, salmon, burgers, shrimp, homemade cakes and more.
sheridanBarsask any beer lover in Sheridan
County, and they’ll tell you the best place to enjoy a locally crafted beer is at the Black tooth Brewing Company. located in downtown Sheridan, Black tooth is known for its creative, award-winning beers with unusual names such as Deer abbey, Wagon Box Wheat, Bomber Mountain amber and indian Paintbrush ale.
the Pony Grill and Bar is another favorite bar and dining destination in downtown Sheridan. you’ll find a mix of burgers, sandwiches, appetizers (try the fried pickle spears) and salads on the menu, along with an impressive drink list.
– Jessica Mozo
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Sheridan County enjoys one
of the region’s most desirable
real estate markets, thanks to its
picture-perfect location along
the eastern slope of Wyoming’s
Bighorn Mountains. home buyers
here get more than a piece of
land – they get a piece of the
historic old West.
sheridanSheridan is the county seat and
is a growing community of more
than 17,000 with a historic Main
Street and numerous shops. the
city of Sheridan was honored with
True West Magazine’s Western
town of the year award in 2006
and attracts buyers looking to
enjoy a laid-back lifestyle with
big-city amenities. the vast variety
of home styles and prices add to
Sheridan’s appeal. you can find
single-family homes ranging in
price from the low $100s to more
than $1 million, as well as older
bungalows, ranch-style homes,
luxury golf course properties
and new-construction homes.
daytonthe small town of Dayton is
a bedroom community for many
workers who commute to Sheridan.
other residents work on local
ranches such as Padlock Ranch or
eaton’s Ranch, the oldest working
dude ranch in the nation. Dayton
home buyers mostly find larger
land parcels and ranches,
although new home construction
and existing single-family homes
and ranches are available.
Dayton’s nearly 800 residents
enjoy close proximity to all the
recreation opportunities afforded
by the Bighorn Mountains and
tongue River Canyon.
ranchesterRanchester is a charming town
of slightly more than 800 residents
situated along the tongue River.
it has gift shops and a café, though
its economy is primarily fueled
by agribusiness. history buffs
enjoy visiting the nearby Connor
Battlefield. the real estate market
includes large tracts of land,
ranches and modest homes,
including modular and
mobile homes.
storythe resort community of
Story, located 20 miles south of
Sheridan, is one of the county’s
favorite summer retreats, thanks
to its abundant wildlife and
tranquility. home to about 900
people, Story features a post
office, library, several bed-and-
breakfasts, restaurants and a fish
hatchery. it is a short drive from
the historic site fort Phil Kearny.
Story has a variety of property
types, including existing single-
family ranch-style homes and new
ranch homes with acreage perfect
for livestock or horses. expect
Story homes to range in price
homeontherangeSheridAn County homeS rAnge Widely in Style And priCe
Real estate
Sheridan County offers quality housing to meet every budget and architectural desire. Photo By BRian McCoRD
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from the low $300s up to $1 million
for luxury mountain retreats.
Bighornlocated 10 miles south of
Sheridan, the tight-knit community
of Big horn has about 500
residents and has a downtown
mercantile reminiscent of the
old West, a restaurant and two
museums. Buyers appreciate
Big horn for its affordability and
room to roam, with a nice selection
of luxury homes to modest ranch-
style homes and tracts of land.
Prices generally range from the
low $250s to more than $1 million.
arvadaandclearmont
the small rural community of
arvada is a census-designated
place with about 33 residents. it is
served by Sheridan County School
District 3, which includes arvada
elementary School, arvada-
Clearmont Junior high School and
arvada-Clearmont high School.
the tiny town of Clearmont is
home to about 140 people and
was made famous by the fictional
old West radio drama Powder River as the lead character’s
ranch. Clearmont attracts art
lovers for its ucross foundation
art Gallery located in a historic
red barn on a 22,000-acre
cattle ranch.
sheridancounty’ssmallestcommunities
Some of Sheridan County’s
smallest communities include
Parkman, Banner, leiter, Wolf
and Wyarno. they typically offer
more affordable real estate than
their larger counterparts. Parkman,
for example, has a typical home
value of $181,777 compared to
Sheridan County’s home value
of $202,297.
– Jessica Mozo
Home buyers here get more than
a piece of land – they get a piece
of the historic Old West.
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The State of Wyoming provides Hathaway Merit and Need Scholarships to Wyoming students attending the University of Wyoming and Wyoming community colleges. Every Wyoming student who meets the merit requirements can earn a Hathaway Merit Scholarship. Contact your school counselor for more information.
P.O. Box 819 Ranchester, WY 82839 (307) 655-9541 Tel(307) 655-9477 Fax
• Small-school atmosphere with large-school opportunities
• Blue Ribbon Schools
• Recognized by US News and World Report as “America’s Best High Schools”
• Schools consistently achieve above state and national average on the ACT and state assessments
• Safe schools for students to attend
• Students have an opportunity to earn college credit through Sheridan College while in high school
• Award-winning staff
• Highest number of Nationally Board Certified Teachers in Wyoming
• We put kids first
Individual Success Through Education
Sheridan County School District #1
www.sheridan.k12.wy.us
you earn extra credit for
knowing that Sheridan
County’s three public school
districts are among the highest
achievers in Wyoming. the
county is also home to excellent
private schools and the well-
respected Sheridan College.
sheridancountyschooldistrict1
the district has more than
900 students and serves the
communities of Big horn, Dayton,
Parkman and Ranchester. the
Wyoming/Montana state line is
the district’s northern boundary,
and District 1 operates on a four-
day-a-week class schedule. its Big
horn high School was recognized
in September 2011 by the u.S.
Secretary of education as one of
300 Blue Ribbon Schools across
the nation. BhhS is the first
Wyoming school since 1992
to receive this distinction.
sheridancountyschooldistrict2
Sheridan County School
District 2 has more than 3,100
students enrolled in its nine
schools, and serves the
communities of Sheridan, Banner,
Story, Wolf and Wyarno. Sheridan
high School was named one of
the nation’s top high schools by
Newsweek in 2008, and District 2
is known for its top music
programs. Students also score
consistently high whenever the
statewide PaWS (Proficiency
assessments for Wyoming
Students) evaluation tests
are administered.
BestinclassreSidentS Are luCKy to hAve top eduCAtion optionS
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The State of Wyoming provides Hathaway Merit and Need Scholarships to Wyoming students attending the University of Wyoming and Wyoming community colleges. Every Wyoming student who meets the merit requirements can earn a Hathaway Merit Scholarship. Contact your school counselor for more information.
P.O. Box 819 Ranchester, WY 82839 (307) 655-9541 Tel(307) 655-9477 Fax
• Small-school atmosphere with large-school opportunities
• Blue Ribbon Schools
• Recognized by US News and World Report as “America’s Best High Schools”
• Schools consistently achieve above state and national average on the ACT and state assessments
• Safe schools for students to attend
• Students have an opportunity to earn college credit through Sheridan College while in high school
• Award-winning staff
• Highest number of Nationally Board Certified Teachers in Wyoming
• We put kids first
Individual Success Through Education
Sheridan County School District #1
www.sheridan.k12.wy.us
sheridancountyschooldistrict3
Based in Clearmont, Sheridan
County School District 3 is the
second smallest school district
in the state, with an enrollment
of approximately 100 students.
it serves the eastern portion
of the county, including the
rural communities of arvada,
Clearmont and leiter. its
schools are arvada elementary,
Clearmont elementary and
arvada-Clearmont Junior/Senior
high. the district is popular
with parents for its intimate
atmosphere, where staff easily
know the names of all students.
sheridancountyprivateschools
holy name Catholic School
in Sheridan serves 120 students
in grades pre-K through 8,
and is known for its strong
academic core classes in
mathematics, reading and
writing. other private schools
in Sheridan County include
Martin luther Grammar School
and normative Services inc.
(nSi) academy. nSi offers
residential treatment and
educational services to
Wyoming’s adolescents
with behavioral and
emotional problems.
sheridancollegeSheridan College offers
associate of arts, fine arts, science and applied science degrees, along with certificate programs. the college consists of a main campus in Sheridan that consists of 145 acres and over 20 buildings, a commuter campus in Gillette, and outreach centers in Buffalo, Kaycee and Wright. Since 2003, Sheridan College has provided classes via the internet. Students may also enroll in career training, professional development courses and/or vocational and technical programs.
– Jessica Mozo
Sheridan County’s appreciation
for great art is evident even
to newcomers. a simple stroll
through downtown Sheridan is
a treat for art lovers, thanks to
the many sculptures, murals
and paintings that dot the
downtown district.
the city is so committed to
public art, local leaders formed
the Sheridan Public art Committee.
the committee published a guide
to nearly 60 area sites where
visitors can see sculptures,
paintings and stained-glass
windows. among the works of
art listed in the brochure are the
Bozeman trail Scout at the corner
of Main Street and Grinnell Plaza,
a rhino a few blocks away and a
pair of cast-iron Civil War Cannons
in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.
the brochure is available at the
Sheridan County Chamber of
anaffinityfortheartsSheridAn County overfloWS With Art And hiStory
arts & Culture
Commerce office and in
downtown businesses.
sheridancountymuseum
Sheridan County citizens are
also committed to keeping local
history alive. in 2005, the
community raised more than
$1.5 million to create a new
Sheridan County Museum inside
a former restaurant. the museum
opened in 2006 and depicts the
heritage of the county and its
people through exhibits and
artifacts. visitors can learn how the
West was won one small town at a
time through exhibits on ranching,
the railroad, mining and commerce.
sheridanartists’guild
More than 150 Sheridan area
artists are members of the
Sheridan artists’ Guild, et al.
(SaGe), which promotes the
visual arts through summer art
programs, a holiday art show,
artist workshops and exhibits at
the guild’s Sheridan College Main
Street Gallery. SaGe also oversees
the Sagebrush Community art
Center in the historic train depot
on fifth Street, which houses a
gallery with changing exhibits and
artist receptions. Membership in
SaGe is open to anyone of high
school age or older who is
interested in the visual arts.
Left: Bozeman Scout by Barry eisenach in downtown Sheridan Top right: Sheridan County museum and one of its many exhibits.P
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hansKleiBerstudiomuseum
in Dayton, visitors can explore the historic log cabin studio of world-famous German artist hans Kleiber. the hans Kleiber Studio Museum is located less than 1 mile from its original location behind Kleiber’s home, and looks much like it did when he used it, with his furniture, art supplies and printing press on display.
Born in 1887, Kleiber was a u.S.
forest Ranger who was inspired to
create art by the majestic Bighorn
Mountains. he taught himself the
etching and printing process and
began pursuing art full time in
1923. Kleiber’s etchings depict
life in Dayton in the early 1900s,
including a church that is still in use,
a blacksmith shop, pool hall and
cows wandering the streets. the
museum is free and open to the
public during the summer months.
BradFordBrintonartgallery
in Big horn, you can experience the lifestyle of an affluent 1920s working ranch at the Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum. the complex features the Western and american indian art collections that once belonged to the prosperous Brinton family as well as a well-stocked gift shop. the museum is open Memorial Day to labor Day.
– Jessica Mozo
Sheridan County residents don’t have to travel
far from home to access excellent medical care.
sheridanmemorialhospitalthe hospital has been serving the community for
more than a century, and its services are diverse and
sophisticated. the 88-bed Sheridan Memorial uses
the latest technology in a modern facility and has
a staff of more than 400 employees, including
45 physicians who provide medical and specialty
care in more than 15 areas.
WelchcancercenterWelch Cancer Center is part of Sheridan Memorial
and allows patients to receive medical and radiation oncology at one location. Cancer patients can also receive chemotherapy treatments and access the most technologically advanced method of external beam radiation therapy available. expansion of the facility is currently occurring and is scheduled for completion in September 2012, but the center continues to operate during the construction.
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health & Wellness
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cardiopulmonaryrehaB&respiratorycare
this department at Sheridan Memorial hospital
is the only one of its kind to be certified in the
state of Wyoming by the american association
of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
the rehab and care department helps improve
the quality of life for patients with chronic lung
disease through education and exercise.
sheridanmemorialsurgicalsuites
With very few exceptions, all types of surgery
can be performed at Sheridan Memorial hospital.
that includes general inpatient and outpatient
surgeries such as vascular, urology, obstetrics,
gynecology and total joint replacements.
telemedicineSheridan Memorial hospital is now utilizing
telemedicine – the use of information technology
such as Web, tv and videoconferencing – to
enhance health-care services for people at distant
sites. telemedicine allows doctors at Sheridan
Memorial to instantly provide vital medical
information to doctors who are helping patients
in rural areas of Wyoming. Dr. tom Richards
at Sheridan Memorial is a key backer of the
telemedicine initiative.
sheridanvamedicalcenteranother major health-care provider in Sheridan
County is the Sheridan va Medical Center, which
serves veterans across Wyoming and the Rocky
Mountain region. located just off interstate 90,
the Sheridan vaMC has 208 beds and serves
nearly 12,500 veterans each year.
sheridansurgicalcenterthis outpatient facility opened in 2010, and
almost any surgical procedure not requiring an
overnight stay can be performed at Sheridan
Surgical Center. Patients are discharged the same
day and recuperate in the comfort of their own
home, providing a more convenient atmosphere
and less expense to everyone involved.
– Jessica Mozo
Urgent Care Clinicof Sheridan
South Sheridan Medical Center 1842 Sugarland Dr., Suite 103
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-4960
OPENSeven Days A Week, Including Holidays
In-House X-Ray and Lab
“Sometimes you just can’t wait for an appointment.”
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The Bighorn Mountains and the Bighorn national
forest provide a pristine playground to the
residents of Sheridan County, while recreational
facilities present even more options to get
people moving.
the community is located at the foot of the
Bighorn Mountains, in the Bighorn national forest,
where snowmobiling is a real draw in the winter, and
rock climbing, hiking and fishing are favorite summer
pastimes. the Bighorn national forest itself spans
1 million acres and offers 30 campgrounds, ski areas,
lodges, lakes and 1,500 miles of trails.
Meanwhile, fishing enthusiasts in Sheridan County
can enjoy hundreds of streams and lakes full of
rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, as well
as dozens of other fish species. Popular water bodies
for fishing in the Sheridan region include lake DeSmet,
Sibley lake, tongue River Reservoir, tongue River and
many mountain streams. as for hunters, they can find
an abundance of mule deer, whitetail deer, pronghorn
antelope, elk, moose, mountain lion, coyote, black
bear, wild turkey and small game animals.
golFandhorsesGolfers have several courses to choose from in
Sheridan County, including the 27-hole, semi-private
Powder horn Golf Course that incorporates both
meadow and creek-side terrain. other options
include Sheridan Country Club with its 18-hole
parkland-style layout, and Kendrick Golf Course
that has been rated one of the top five courses
in Wyoming by Golf Digest magazine.
horse fans can gather at the 60-acre Big horn
equestrian Center for horse-related activities
throughout the year. the BheC has a historic
clubhouse that is often used for private parties,
weddings, reunions and corporate events, and
the center is also home to the Big horn Polo Club.
and for family outdoor fun, Kendrick Park has
picnic areas, a swimming pool, tennis courts and
a large children’s playground. Don’t miss the
wildlife viewing area – home to buffalo and
elk – that is adjacent to the park.
2,500-3,500peopleas for indoor facilities, the tongue River valley
Community Center, located in both Dayton and
Ranchester, offers educational, recreational, cultural
and social opportunities for the citizens of the
tongue River valley, which includes the communities
of Dayton, Ranchester, Parkman and Wolf.
“our main focus is to keep youth busy but we also
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Sports & Recreation
offer many programs for adults and senior citizens,”
says erin Kilbride, executive director of the two
centers. “there are membership fees and we partner
with the Sheridan County yMCa so that members
can use all three facilities. on a monthly basis, the
community centers welcome 2,500-3,500 people
in the busy winter months, offering everything from
volleyball leagues to piano lessons, to senior lunches,
to pre-school gymnastics.”
another local gem within the county is the
Sheridan Recreation District, offering organized
youth sports such as baseball, softball, swim lessons,
football, basketball and cheerleading. the district
also sponsors kayak trips, winter ski trips, mountain
bike rides and sledding outings in the Bighorns.
– Kevin Litwin
Left: Bighorn national forest in Sheridan County Right: Kids play a game of foosball at the tongue river valley Community Center. B
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Sheridan County Public Library SystemDynamic Gateways for Lifelong Learning
www.sheridanwyolibrary.org
Serving Sheridan County Residents and VisitorsSheridan County Fulmer Public Library (307) 674-8585
Clearmont Branch Library (307) 758-4331Tongue River Branch Library at Ranchester (307) 655-9726
Story Branch Library (307) 683-2922
Local History, Genealogy, Book Discussions, Story Times, Programs, Exhibits, Public Internet Access, Public Wi-Fi
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COMMuNITy OvERvIEWSheridan provides history with a view, from its authentic Main
Street lined with historic buildings to the magnificent backdrop
of the Bighorn Mountains.
COMMuNITy pROFILE
Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Over 200 Vendors Under One Roof! Western art, rare books, very old beaded Native American and Wild West items. All your beading and scrapbooking supplies. Hand-made quilts, new and old. Western purses. Dragons and fairies, rhinestone jewelry, gold and silver jewelry, lots of furniture, old and new. Watkins products. Lots of glass wear, old and new. Old toys and games. Petrified wood and other rocks, and this is just the tip of the iceburg …
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83°FJuly Average high
8°FJanuary Average low
16”Annual rainfall (vs. national Annual rainfall of 37”)
COST OF LIvING
$48,963median household income
$202,297Average home price
$658median rent for a two-Bedroom Apartment
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AGE:
42median resident Age
24%Age 19 and under
45%Age 20-54
31%Age 55 and over
MARITAL STATuS:
61%married
39%Single
ETHNICITy:
95%White
3%hispanic
2%other
RESOuRCES
Sheridan County Clerk
(307) 674-2500
www.sheridancounty.com
City Clerk
(307) 674-6483
www.city-sheridan-wy.com
Sheridan County
Chamber of Commerce
(307) 672-2485
www.sheridan
wyomingchamber.org
Sheridan travel & tourism
(307) 673-7120
www.sheridanwyoming.org
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through the lens
located on Main Street in
downtown Sheridan, is the Don
King Museum and King’s Saddlery.
the Saddlery is a true Western
tack store with thousands of
ropes on-hand, as well as a huge
inventory of saddles, bits, bridles
and more. the Don King Museum
has to be one of the most
interesting places i’ve ever visited.
hundreds of hand-carved saddles
surround an amazing collection of
Western and cowboy memorabilia
that has been in the family for
more than three decades. James
Jackson works inside the museum
carving designs into leather to
create one-of-a-kind pieces.
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