April newsletter compressed

2017

April

Lander newsletter

Chamber of Commerce

introduction

From the Executive Director

I

t was one year ago that we started hosting our Maximize

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Your Membership luncheon, with generous support from

Lorielle Morton, President

Mr. D’s Food Center. Since then, over 150 people have

joined us at the Chamber office to learn how to take advantage of more than 30 member benefits. Reserve your spot today to attend the April luncheon!

We are excited to introduce new board members and staff.

First, Dot Newton joins the team as our incoming Event Coordinator and Membership Specialist. We featured Dot’s background in a write up further on in the newsletter, so take a look and stop into the office to say hi.

Additionally, we have four new board members to welcome: Ann Espinosa with Home Source Realty Inc. and owner of Inter Mountain Builders; Dave Fehringer with WH Smith & Associates, Inc.; Suzanne Norris with Wind River Job Corp; and Jonathan Tonkowich with Wyoming Catholic College. These new leaders will all be at the April Business After Hours at Lander’s new Mill House, so be sure to join us and say hello!

Finally, Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to start thinking about improving your storefront appearance with some seasonal flowers! Each year we coordinate the

Fagnant, Lewis, and Brinda PC

Krista Lobera, Vice-President Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Mika Baker, Treasurer Central Bank and Trust

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Susan Weideman Lander Vision Center

Michelle Mazur Elevate Rehab

Chad Strickland Video Warehouse

Steve Liebzeit First Interstate Bank

Joanne Singerland Central Wyoming College

Ann Espinosa Home Source Realty Inc. Inter Mountain Builders

Dave Fehringer WH Smith & Associates, Inc.

Suzanne Norris Wind River Job Corp

Jonathan Tonkowich

Lander Flower Barrel Program, a collaboration with Sprout’s

Wyoming Catholic College

Greenhouse. To sign up, complete the enclosed form, or call

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

the chamber, and we’ll make sure that your flowers show up

Brian Fabel Executive Director

just in time for the summer rush of visitors and tourists.

Carol King Associate Director

Brian Fabel Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce

Dot Newton Event Coordinator Rose Burke Event Coordinator

Lander

Chamber of Commerce

over 10,000 visitors are expected to descend on our region for this event.

Lunch by:

eclipse

Planning conference

cONTINUE your planning for the Great American Solar Eclipse

Photo: Brad Christensen

Hear from speakers about the eclipse, potential business opportunities, and get answers of how to maximize your opportunities. During and after lunch meet with colleagues in your sector to brainstorm solutions.

Where:

Carnegie Room of the Lander Library

Who: Lander and Fremont County

based businesses, city leaders, land and infrastructure managers When: Tuesday April 18 Time:

11:30 A.M. -1:30 p.m.

Tickets: Free! RSVP ASAP to 332-3892

RSVP in advance Call or email: info@landerchamber.org | (307) 332-3892

Each month we welcome new Chamber of Commerce member Businesses by presenting them with a plaque Chamber of Commerce

Lander

Altitude Interiors

professional installation, Altitude Interiors

Altitude Interiors is a full-service

offers a unique experience for any home

retailer for flooring, cabinets, window

upgrade. Experience the difference in

coverings, and more. Owners, Mike and

Altitude!

Heather Becker, are life-long residents Lander

Chamber of Commerce

New members

BUSINESS AFTER New Member Plaques

of Fremont County, and firmly believe

Dandelion Farm LLC

in the importance of shopping locally.

Dandelion Farm is a backyard flower farm

Altitude Interiors is the sister store to

and floral design studio offering the beauty

Gales Carpet One, an entity that began in

of fresh, Lander-grown flowers from June

Lander decades ago.

- October. Owner Teresa Tibbets grows a

Altitude Interiors offers a tremendous

unique selection of modern and heirloom

array of products at all price points

varieties of flowers for seasonal bouquet subscriptions and local wedding and events. Dandelion Farm is the only source of bulk, locally-grown flowers, offering buckets of blooms for your next special event.

to accommodate the fashionable

Teresa can also provide floral design

and luxurious, as well as the do-it-

services for special arrangements, parties,

yourself, weekend warrior. With a

and weddings. Contact Teresa at (307) 349-

dedication to the highest customer

6767, email teresa@dandelionfarmlander.

service, knowledgeable employees, and

com, or visit her booth at the Lander Valley

people. The Mill House lends itself to special gatherings and events, with comfortable seating for up to 35 people. Jill is looking forward to adding two more units next spring.

For more information and to make

Farmer’s Market beginning in June.

reservations, call 307-349-9254 or email Chamber of Commerce

Lander

The Mill House

Now known as the Mill House, the old flour mill has been renovated into a magnificent boutique hotel, located at 125 Main St., Lander.

Built in 1888, new owner Jill Hunter has utilized every possible part of the original building, including the old

themillhouselander@gmail.com.

New members Wind River Shuttle PO Box 1071 Lander, WY 82520 (307) 438-9740

bricks, beams and wood floors. With

Real Science Innovations, LLC

the talent of local artists, sculptors and

843 South 4th Street

craftsmen, each room is unique in itself.

Lander, WY Wyoming 82520

Phase 1 currently includes four large

(970) 903-7684

suites, easily accommodating up to 13

chamber staff

Welcome Dot! We are excited to announce that Dot Newton joined the Chamber team as our new Events Coordinator, currently working in a transition period with Rose Burke.

Dot is a Wyoming native and has spent most of her time enjoying the wild places of this great state.

Dot most recently brings membership and administration experience from Wyoming Wildlife Federation. Dot first lived in Lander in the early ‘90s and worked to establish recycling and composting programs here and around the state.

Dot also started, managed and successfully sold a property management business, developing an acute small business acumen.

She and her family later moved back to Lander and has been here for over 10 years. Dot brings lots of skills to this position and is excited about the upcoming Chamber event season. Dot enjoys the outdoors, playing viola and loves Lander!

The Mill house 125 Main St Lander April 20, 5:30-7:30pm

March Business After Hours @ The Lander Children’s museum

Networking

BUSINESS AFTER Business After Hours

Calender

AFTER HOURS April Calendar ofBUSINESS Events 1 Bar J Wrangler 40th anniversary show, 7:30 pm, Lander Valley High School auditorium, tickets at KOVE/ KDLY, 332-5683 1 Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame Event- Honoring Bill Ruby & Jim Stoll, 5:30-10 pm, Riverton Elks Club, http:// wyomingcowboyhalloffame. com 3 Lander Community Concert - Carl Nunez, 7 pm, Lander Valley High School auditorium, http://landerconcerts.org/ 6 Lander Golf Course Spring Fling, 6-9 pm, Lander Golf Course 6. 13. 20. 27 Earth Day Film series: 7pm in the Carnegie Room @ Fremont County Library. Great films, discussion and giveaways. Free.

7, 14, 18, 21 Wine and (arm) Wrestling, 4-6 pm, Lander climbing fundraiser, Wild Iris Mountain Sports, for info call 349-1561, http://wyoclimbers. org 8 Super Seuss Celebration @ Lander Library ” free tickets, 10:15 am and 11:45 am show.

Come enjoy favorite Dr. Seuss stories presented as readers’ theater plays.

8 Garden Expo Backyard & Outdoor Living, 9 am-3 pm, Lander Valley High School, 332-3114, http://www. popoagie.org/ 8 Relay for Life Chili Cookoff, 5-7 pm, Lander Senior Center, 335-5366, grttch524@ gmail.com 11 Foot Care Clinic, 8 am, Lander Senior

Center, $12 donation, www. helpforhealthhospice.org 15 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet, Lander Community & Convention Center 20 Business After Hours, 5:307:30 pm, The Mill House, 125 Main St. 21 “The History of Sheep and Wool from the Time of Christ to the Present” by John Farr, 7-8 pm, Pioneer Museum, Lander, 332-3339 26 Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Audrie & Daisy, 1:30 pm, Central Wyoming College: Little Theater, Riverton Campus, 332-7215 28 Optimal Nutrition with Dr. David Phillips M.D., 6:45-8 pm, Lander Library Carnegie Room, email for info: julesmeeker@ gmail.com 29 Dancing With The Stars, 6-10 pm, Lander Community & Convention Center, tickets available at Lander Chamber of Commerce 29-30 Apple Orchard Weekends at Sinks Canyon Center, Sat., 9-noon & 1-4 pm, Sun. 1-4, call CWC Lander 3323394 (workshops also on May 6 & 7) Repeating Events 2nd Sunday 1:00 pm Fre. Co. Historical Society Mondays 9:00 am County Commission 11:45 am Lander Art Guild 4:00 pm Book Nook @ The Carnegie 7:00 pm VFW Bingo

Tuesdays 6:00 pm City Council 7:30 pm American Legion 3rd Tuesday 2:00 pm City/School Joint Powers Board Wednesdays 7:00 am LEADER 8:00 am MLS, Realtors Noon Rotary 6:00 pm Open Studio, Art Center 1st Wednesday 7:00 pm Popo Agie Anglers 1st & 3rd Wednesday 6:30 pm Lander Lion’s @ The Oxbow 3rd Wednesday 10:30am Fre Co Suicide Prevention Coalition

349-4495 Thursdays Noon Kiwanis 1:15pm Stroke Support, LRH 7:30pm Marine Corps League 1st Thursday 6:00 pm Lander Library Friends 2nd and 4th Thursday 7:00 pm Elks Lander Lodge #2317 3rd Friday 11:00 am Fre Co Suicide Prevention 7:00 pm Senior Center Dance Saturdays 10:00 am Book Nook on Main & Carnegie Room 5:00 pm Wind River 4x4

Member Benefits Promotion (what you get) • Business Directory Relocation & Travel Guide • Hot deal, promotion announcements, event listing, and job opening advertising • Brochures and business cards on display • Vacation, relocation and convention packets • Business Referrals, with reporting

Service (what you can use)

I was very pleased with the Lander Chamber’s Maximize Your Membership luncheon.

The staff covered numerous benefits of being a Chamber member, as well as how to drive more consumers to our businesses.

Brian Rohrbacher President | CEO, Atlantic City Federal Credit Union

• Bulk mail permit for savings of up to 30% • Mailing List and Monthly newsletter • Workforce Development Training Fund grant consultation services • Notary Public Service • Participation in Flower Barrel Program • Lander Bucks Local Currency program

Sign up for April Luncheon Learn how take full advantage of your member benefits (how to post deals, events, job posting, and track your results).

Community (what we do) • Visitor Information Center to all • Community Events Calendar • Toll-free business and information hotline

Where: Lander Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, April 25, from 12-1pm What: to bring: An open mind!

• Promote the Lander Area as the destination • Beautification (Christmas Lights on Main St.)

RSVP by calling 332-3892

• Shop Local Program

Events (how to get involved) • Free ticket to Community Awards Luncheon • Winter Storefront Competition • Small Business Saturday • Business After Hours, and ability to host • Annual Legislative Forum

Thank you to our Lunch Sponsor for our aug Maximize your membership Luncheon

mEMBER benefits

Maximize Your Membership

Alexander Excavation Inc., Wade Alexander, 101 Garfield St., Lander

Hediger, Roy & Jacquie, 55 Gypsum Road, Lander

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Teresa David, 325 W Main St., Riverton Bonneville Builders LLC, Joni Gould, 2147 No. 2nd St., Lander

Ice House, Dick Tann, 671 Lincoln, Lander Inn at Lander/Summit Restaurant, Shirley Case, Cale Case, 260 Grand View Dr., Lander

Elks Lodge BPOE 2317, 492 Lincoln St., Lander

Lander Bodyworks, Sophie Mosemann, 605 Main St., Lander

Family Chiropractic, Vince Irene, 8135 Hwy 789, Lander

Lander Valley Family Practice, Margaret Easley, FNP, 930 Buena Vista Dr., Lander LEADER Corporation, Dave Kellogg, president, 185 S. 5th St., Lander

Fremont Communications, Doug Thompson, 925 Lincoln St., Lander

Mountain West Business Solutions, Randy & Janet Baker, 118 Federal Blvd., Riverton

Fremont Motor Company, Chuck Guschewsky, 1731 W. Main St., Lander

NAPA Auto Parts of Lander, Rick Bestul, 391 Main St., Lander

Lander

Think Lander First

SHOP LOCAL

One Shot Antelope Hunt Foundation/Water for Wildlife, Erica Flom, Executive Director, 545 Main St., Lander Perfect Power Electric, Darin & Holly Hubble, 1320 W. Main, Lander Phifer Law Office, Sky Phifer, 933 Main St., #6, Lander Plains Tire Co., 1175 N. Federal, Riverton

Florquist Construction, Kraig & Tammy Florquist, 88 Tweed Lane, Lander

Chamber of Commerce

One Shot Antelope Club, PO Box 95, Lander

Pronghorn Lodge, 150 E. Main St., Lander Wind River Hotel & Casino, 10269 Hwy 789, Riverton

Renewing Members

Gales Caret One Floor & Home, Mike & Heather Becker, 220 E. Main St., Riverton

Renewing Members

Alchemy: An Artists’ Cooperative, 320 Main St., Lander

Wyoming Family Sonography, LLC, Faith Hamilton, PO Box 1827, Lander Wyoming Windows & Cabinets, Chris & Karlene Moore, 3011 Hwy 287, Lander

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. Postage Paid LANDER, WY PERMIT NO. 78

This issue of the chamber newsletter is printed by Western Printing

Lander

Chamber of Commerce

FLOWER PROGRAM

Sign up

Improve your business storefront

_________________________________ Name

We would like to invite everyone to be

_________________________________ Billing Address

in 1991 with the participation of Sprout’s

_________________________________ Address for Flowers

be received by May 15.

_________________________________ Phone

Past participants: ($45 barrel) Total Number:________________ New participants: ($80 barrel) Total Number:________________ Price includes the flowers, the container, delivery, pick up in the fall, and storage of the container. It

involved with this program, which began Greenhouse. Registration and payment must

new for 2017: flower barrel contest A judging of the best flower barrel will occur on Aug. 30. Sign up and water regularly!

1st place Prize $200 Lander Bucks, 2nd, 3rd place recognition

is your responsibility to water the flowers. Delivery is the 1st week of June, when weather permits.

info@landerchamber.org | (307) 332-3892 | landerchamber.org

 No appointment needed  Reduced price for vaccines For more info call 307-332-3975 1185 Hwy 287 N., Lander

Equine Spring Tune-up Week

May 15th-19th, 2017 Discounts all week on: Equine Vaccines Deworming Coggins Testing Brief Exams Call 332-3975 for questions and to get your horses on the schedule!

FREE RANCH CALLS that week!

DID YOU KNOW? More than 90% of people think that it is important to have conversations about end-of-life care with their loved ones, yet less than 30% have done so?

National Healthcare Decisions Week is April 16-22 National Healthcare Decisions Week is designed to be a week to inspire, educate and empower the public to make decisions about loved ones about their wishes regarding end-of-life care - before medical crisis happens.

Elizabeth Hastings , MSW

Free assistance and resources are available to help you and your family navigate these sometimes difficult conversations. Contact Elizabeth Hastings, MSW, to schedule a one-on-one time to start the conversation or join one of our advance care planning sessions held every third Wednesday from 2:00-4:00pm. Next session: April 19.

Call us at 322-2922 or 856-4127 to learn more.

We Our Hospice Volunteers

Graciously Serving our Community since 1973

Our Hospice Volunteers play an important role in the hospice plan of care. They provide invaluable support to the patient and their family - from engaging in the patient's hobbies, providing respite for caregivers, and being a comforting presence. Their dedication, generosity, and graciousness is recognized and appreciated by everyone they touch!

Not pictured: Liz Lightner Lynne Milton Pat Skelton Shannon Rogers Terri Warrior

Contact Maria Sage, Volunteer Coordinator, at 332-2922 or 856-4127 to learn more about becoming a hospice volunteer and making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Maria Sage

Partnering with Providers across Fremont County to deliver

Comprehensive Healthcare at Home Lander: 307-332-2922 Riverton: 307-856-4127 frontierhhh.com/fremontcounty

PROPANE SAFETY AND

THUNDERSTORMS Thunderstorms can pose a serious threat to people and property in all parts of the country. In the U.S., over 100,000 thunderstorms occur each year. These storms, which can be accompanied by high winds, hail, and tornados, can cause power outages, fires, and flooding.

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THINGS YOU CAN DO TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE

1 If you are outside and can hear thunder, you are close enough to the storm to be struck by lightning. Go to a safe shelter immediately. Metal objects such as propane tanks and equipment, tractors, and telephone lines can conduct electricity. Do not go near them. If you are caught outside, find a low-lying, open place away from trees and poles. Make sure the place you choose is not subject to flooding.

2 In the event that a flood threatens your safety, you should shut off the gas. Turn off the main gas supply valve on your propane tank, if it is safe to do so. To close the valve, turn it clockwise. Also, it's a good idea to turn off the gas supply valves located near individual indoor appliances. You may have to evacuate your property or move to a higher level within your home.

3 After the storm passes and it is safe to do so, check the entire area for downed power lines, damaged gas lines, or damage to your propane tank. High winds and hail can move, shift, or damage gas lines and tanks. If it is dark, use flashlights, not candles. Immediately call your local utility company or propane retailer if any of these hazards exist. Do not attempt repairs yourself.

4 Inspect your propane appliances for water or other damage, if it is safe to do so. If the appliances have electric components and have been exposed to water, they can create a fire hazard. Do not ever turn on a light switch, use any power source, or inspect your household appliances while standing in water. This can result in electrocution.

5 Schedule a time for a qualified service technician to perform a complete inspection of your propane system. If you suspect any of your propane appliances, equipment, or vehicles have been under water or damaged, or you have turned off your gas supply. Never use or operate appliances, equipment, or vehicles, or turn on the gas supply, until your system has been inspected by a qualified service technician. Do not attempt repairs yourself.

Elko Office: 1207 Water Street (775) 753-5950 Winnemucca Office: 4205 W. Winnemucca Blvd. (775) 623-9555 Riverton Office: 719 E. Main Street (307) 857-0800

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Winnemucca Office: (775) 623-9555

Riverton Office: (307) 857-0800

LANDER FAMILY MEDICINE Celebrating

15 years of putting CARE into Lander HEALTHCARE

Susan Pearson, MD Kathleen Petro, FNP Steve Platz, PA Tabitha Shaw, MD

NEED AN APPOINTMENT?

332-1551

OFFERING SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS Monday through Friday 9:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 8195 HWY 789 t LANDER WY 82520 www.landerfamilymedicine.com

Craft Show & Expo!

Saturday, April 22nd 9 am – 3 pm.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church - Lander 163 Leedy Drive.

Lunch will be available!

Sponsored by World Youth Day

Seeking vendors for the April 22, 2017 Annual WYD Craft Show!

Terry Federer (307) 349-0327 or 332-9852 Teresa_federer@nols.edu Please support the upcoming youth

Tomatoes: Tumbling Tom 12" hanging basket pre-order sale (to benefit World Youth Day) See booth at the April 8th, Garden Expo at the LVHS Fieldhouse or contact below. Tomatoes expected to be available for pick up or delivery in Lander/Riverton in early June 2017.

Friday June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd, 7-2 pm daily.

Holy Rosary Annual Rummage Sale. 163 Leedy Drive, (benefit Youth Ministry). Start boxing up items as you clean. Direct drop off of items starting Fri. May 26th through the days of the sale. If you know of anyone moving, please contact to see what we can take. Ask about volunteer opportunities.

Rodeo concessions evenings July 3rd & 4th (benefit World Youth Day), Ask about volunteer opportunities.

Coordinator: Carol Baron carolbaron91@gmail.com, 307-332-5129