2023 Fall Newsletter

Fall 2023

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140 River Road, Unit 1 Guernsey, Wy $185,000

This stunning townhome boasts a prime location overlooking the North Platte River, offering breathtaking views and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Perfect maintenance free home or turn-key vacation rental.

Enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee in the morning off the private back patio just off the kitchen. The beauty of the North Platte River is steps away with riverwalk just across the street.

Listed by Holly Allison 307.631.1876

communityCurrie’s Dining, Pine Bluffs

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There’s a new business in town! Pat & Amy Currie opened Bluff’s Bakery and Currie’s Dining in Pine Bluffs last year and it has taken off. The restaurant is located in the old Rock Ranch location, with a beautiful remodel that is incredibly inviting. The bakery portion offers excellent breakfast/lunch and bakery options during the morning and lunch hours, and then moves to the other side of the facility where it offers an evening dining experience with options from steak to pork ribeye.

The Curries decided to begin this new endeavor because they were ready for a change from full-time health care and to be around more locally for their kids and community needs. They wanted

INGREDIENTS •3 medium beets, peeled and grated •1 pound of ground Buffalo meat •4 Tbsp olive oil, divided •8 cups chicken broth , + 2 cups water •3 medium yukon potatoes, peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces •2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced •2 bay leaves •2-3 Tbsp Vinegar •1 clove of garlic •1 can of cannellini beans •3 Tbsp chopped dill •1 tsp salt •1/4 tsp pepper

a nice place to eat that was familyfriendly. “Pine Bluffs is a great place and we wanted to make it even better and keep people from having to commute for good food!”, said Amy.

pass down to their children.”, said Amy. Currie’s offers a full-service bakery and coffee shop with a drive-through. They

Before opening, Curries took on the big task of remodeling the space. Doing most of the work themselves, they spent nearly 5-months completing their vision. Amy commented “Opening one restaurant is hard enough, but we went big and did two! It was quite an endeavor. Much of the equipment needed retrofitting and cleaning and/ or we had to purchase new. The biggest success was just making people happy and filling a community need. We are proud to sponsor a multitude of school and community events. This type of involvement is our passion, and we love to help!”. are available to cater weddings and other special events. Their restaurant is Family is Currie’s main focus and has available to host parties of all kinds and been key in starting their business. All meetings. The steakhouse/family dining their children have committed significant offers a casual dining experience with time to the remodel and now work side classic American dishes, multiple steak by side with their parents running both options, and seafood. The address is the bakery and restaurant. “They have 711 Parsons St. in Pine Bluffs and their learned so much right alongside us phone number 307-245-9353. Call or pursuing our dreams. We hope to leave stop by to experience this amazing new them a wonderful legacy that they can business.

Beet & Buffalo Soup

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courtesy of Codee Dalton 1. Peel, grate and/or slice all vegetables (keeping sliced potatoes in cold water to prevent browning until ready to use then drain).

2. Heat a large soup pot (5 1/2 Qt or larger) over medium/high heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Add grated beets and Buffalo burger, sauté 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until beets are softened.

3. Add 8 cups broth and 2 cups water. Add sliced potatoes and sliced carrots then cook for 10-15 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.

4. When potatoes and carrots reach desired softness, add 1 can of beans with their juice, 2 bay leaves, 2-3 Tbsp white vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 pressed garlic clove, and 3 Tbsp chopped dill. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes and add more salt and vinegar to taste.

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Mill Iron L Meats opens in Wheatland Wyoming In the heart of Wheatland, Wyoming, a new chapter in the world of quality meats is unfolding, led by the passion and determination of ranchers Colt and Leah Thayer. Driven by a relentless pursuit of superior quality at affordable prices, Wheatland rancher Colt Thayer embarked on a journey to revolutionize the local meat industry.

Teaming up with Brooks Shepard in Platte County, Colt meticulously selected, raised, and processed beef to ensure an exceptional product. His dedication to providing top-tier service to the agriculture community of Wheatland became evident as he delved into extensive research.

Frustration also drove his motivation to cut out the middleman and provide service to the agricultural community of Wheatland he went to work researching and making plans to build a meat processing facility at his property. Mill Iron L Meats was going to expand and offer more services to the community.

used for a private bison ranch. However, there had been an electrical fire and so operations had shut down. It was now being sold “as is”. After a lengthy contract with numerous inspections, they closed on the property and started the real work on rehab. The project was not without hurdles and Thayer’s commitment to the extensive renovations to improve working conditions for staff, safety, and comfort of animals involved reinforcing the roof where most of the fire damage was located, replacing all electrical, updating an outside grease trap to comply with the city and replaced some refrigeration units and coolers. Colt also personally took out all holding pens and the unloading chute and replaced in metal pipe to ensure both handler and animal safety and comfort.

Mill Iron L takes pride in offering Wheatland’s community a direct farm-totable beef experience, ensuring quality and freshness. To their fellow beef producer, they are offering custom harvest and have During this pivotal phase, Leah, Colt’s openings ready and available. wife, who was also expanding her dog Colt is also excited for his mother Karen grooming business, reached out to #1 Thayer to be using the location to distribute Properties Ranch and Recreation and our commodities to local low-income Platte trusted real estate agents, to explore new County Families. A local couple was ready to turn the reins over to someone new and opportunities.

A showing was scheduled at a commercial continue working with Food Bank of the site in Wheatland. The agent met Leah at Rockies. This opportunity lined up with the door and explained the power was off Karen’s continuous work with the special and asked her to have an open mind. Upon education department of Platte County entering the abandoned meat packing School District. And this project lines up plant, Leah was greeted by a darkened perfectly with the Thayer’s original goal interior illuminated only by flashlights. of giving back to their community. Some However, as she explored further, the of Karen’s former students will be helping potential of the site became apparent. work the distribution to gain some realWith a little bit of retrofitting and some world work experience. This initiative work, the site could be repurposed to fit aligns with the Thayer family’s core mission Leah’s business. However, once Leah saw of giving back to their community. the layout, equipment, and building she If you are looking for quality beef, custom immediately called Colt and asked him to harvesting of your cattle, or would like more stop what he was doing and come to town. information on the food bank program It turns out Colt agreed, and they went please contact Colt at 307.331.0392 or under contract on a former meat packing find them at facebook.com/millironLmeat plant. The plant had most recently been

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Hunting opportunities in Eastern Wyoming and Western Nebraska can be excellent, as this region offers a variety of game species and diverse landscapes. However, it’s crucial to understand the regulations and access points before you start your hunt.

1. Mule Deer Hunting: Eastern Wyoming: The eastern part of Wyoming, particularly in regions like the Black Hills and the Powder River Basin, provides excellent mule deer hunting opportunities. Western Nebraska: The Pine Ridge region in northwestern Nebraska is known for mule deer hunting.

2. Whitetail Deer Hunting: Eastern Wyoming: Whitetail deer are also found in Eastern Wyoming. The Black Hills and areas near the Belle Fourche River often have good populations. Western Nebraska: The Niobrara River Valley and the Pine Ridge region in Nebraska offer opportunities for whitetail deer hunting.

3. Antelope Hunting: Eastern Wyoming: Antelope populations are abundant in the high plains of Eastern Wyoming, and the state offers various hunting units. Western Nebraska: Western Nebraska has some antelope hunting opportunities, particularly in regions like Garden County.

Be sure to obtain the necessary hunting permits and licenses, and follow all state and federal regulations. Remember that hunting regulations can change from year to year, so always check the latest information from the respective state’s wildlife agencies before planning your hunt. Additionally, consider reaching out to local experts in the area for valuable insights and advice specific to your hunting goals.

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6106 YELLOWSTONE ROAD | CHEYENNE, WY 82009

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914 US HWY 30 Kimball, NE

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The JM Ranch Chadron, NE

$499,900

$5,500,000

Fantastic business opportunity.

This property has been fully remodeled. There are 26 storage units ranging in sizes from 24x14 to 10x14. There is a remodeled home on the property that offers a large kitchen, two bedrooms, two baths, a mudroom, and a large laundry room. Options to live on site and operate the business or rent out the home and storage units. The entire property is beautifully landscaped. There are three lots in total, the additional two lots are on the south side of the property and could be used for RV storage and so much more.

One of the most diverse & improved ranches in the Nebraska panhandle, offering a playground for the outdoor enthusiast while maintaining a working agriculture operation. Two stocked ponds, several shooting ranges, and miles of trails offer entertainment when the cattle work is complete.

The north and west portion of the ranch is made up of dryland farm ground and native grasses; as you venture deeper into the ranch you are greeted with pine- and cedarlined canyons. The abundance of surface water, diverse terrain, and quality of forage make this a premier hunting destination.

Listed by Natacha Gaspar 307.640.6915

Listed by Jeff Garrett 308.672.6334

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