Chamber April newsletter

2016

APRIL

Lander NEWSLETTER

Chamber of Commerce

INTRODUCTION

From the Executive Director

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ast year we rolled out a program to allow Chamber members to directly announce and promote deals, job openings, and business events.

While we are thrilled to hear positive results from our responsive audience, we realize we have a long way to go in educating the membership on how to use these services. So, on Tuesday, April 5, from 12-1pm we will host our first How-to-Luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce. The perk: we provide lunch and all you have to do is show up! Topics of this session will include an overview of membership benefits, how to post events, jobs and deals, and a general Q & A for what the Chamber can do for you!

Additionally, if you can’t wait to learn these benefits, go to our website at www.landerchamber.org and mouse-over “membership” and click on “member benefits.” Scroll to the bottom and you can view a series of two-minute videos, walking you through step-bystep the tools and features on our website. (It’s even easier than calling us. But we like that, too!) And that’s not all: once you post, we package announcements weekly into a bundle and distribute them via an email blast (or e-newsletter) and in-bulk regularly on our Facebook page.

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 Lander Flower Barrel Program, a collaboration with Sprout’s Greenhouse. To sign up, complete the attached form, or call the chamber, and we’ll make sure that your flowers show up just in time for the summer rush of visitors and tourists.

Brian Fabel Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Lorielle Morton, President McKee, Marburger & Fagnant, PC

John Dailey, Vice President The Hitching Rack Home Source Realty

Krista Lobera, Treasurer Holiday Inn Express & Suites

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Young, Past President Trihydro

Susan Weideman Lander Vision Center

Michelle Mazur Elevate Rehab

Chad Strickland Video Warehouse

Angie Flint Lander Bake Shop

PROFESSIONAL STAFF Brian Fabel Executive Director Carol King Associate Director Rose Burke Event Coordinator Barb Speyer Office assistant

Summer Barrels on Main Street

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or the past 24 years, the Lander Chamber Beautification Committee has coordinated the wildly flourishing Flower Barrel Program: a businesssponsored “greenscaping” of Lander via re-purposed whiskey barrels and bright annuals throughout town.

Now that a certain promise of spring has made a special guest appearance, it is time to start planning for your very own barrel of summer.

In the 2015 season there were 74 refills and 11 new barrels, lining our streets with over 80 casks of locally

grown, floura-coordinated annuals.

How it works: in April and the first week of May businesses purchase or “refill” a flower barrel with the chamber - via newsletter flyer, phone, or in-person. In mid May, the Beautification Committee delivers a final count to Sprout’s Greenhouse (they even keep your past participant barrel in storage over the winter) and the container is assembled with fresh soil and choice hand grown specimens. Sprouts’ and a team of coordinated volunteers deliver your barrels

to the storefront the first week of June (depending on which version of summer weather we’re experiencing.) ...Just add water.

Contact us today to reserve your flower barrel! 332-3892

NEW MEMBERS

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS New Member Plaques EACH MONTH WE WELCOME NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER BUSINESSES BY PRESENTING THEM WITH A PLAQUE WILLIAM H. SMITH AND ASSOCIATES ,

grown raspberries!) not only offers products in

Founded in 1967, William H. Smith and

Lander but goes to events all over Wyoming.

Associates has been providing the highest grade of high professional land surveying services in the industry for over forty years.

We regularly serve industrial and public

Watch for Deb’s “Made In Wyoming” salsa, jelly and chipotle at the next market, expo or

fair you attend. For more information, call Deb clientele throughout the Rocky Mountain

at (307) 217-2174.

Area and are always welcoming new clients.

Regardless of a project’s complexity or size,

DOG DAZE GROOMING

it is our philosophy that our prime respon-

With 20 years of combined experience, Dog

sibility lies in ensuring that the services we

Daze Grooming provides you with full service

provide are accurate, expeditious, and com-

pet grooming. Our three groomers, Francine,

plete. Our Lander office is located at 155 N.

Laice and Erin, and the rest of our grooming

1st St. For more information call Dave Fe-

team, are happy to accommodate your pet’s

hringer at 335-5646.

DEB’S SALSA Deb Childers has been making salsa and pepper jelly for her family for over 30 years.

Three summers ago she participated in her first farmer’s market and her business went off from there. Deb’s Salsa and Pepper Jelly (and raspberry chipotle made from locally

ear cleaning are offered for your dogs and

The Lander Chamber of Commerce

cats, big and small! Now conveniently located

has a variety of ways to volunteer

downtown at 596 Garfield. Call today for your

toward improving our business

appointment, 349-5889

community. In order of time

needs. Bathing, grooming, breed specific cuts,

commitment: volunteering at ALL WEATHER RAIN GUTTERS

individual chamber events is a

All Weather Rain Gutters was founded in 2014,

great first step; next is serving on a

after Reid Shell recognized a need in the com-

committee; and at the highest level is

munity for quality residential rain gutters. He

serving on our board of directors.

feels AWRG has filled that niche in Lander.

The purpose of the Lander Chamber Board of Directors is to provide governance, long term vision, and advising that ensures the organization exists into perpetuity.

Board of Directors are like the owners of a for-profit organization, except

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they are exclusively volunteers and are not compensated; donating their time, networks and/or occasionally their financial resources.

The Lander Chamber seeks candidates who possess interpersonal maturity, communication skills, a And to make matters even better, Reid has

broad business background, and the

purchased a brand new machine that can

desire to promote a vibrant economy

make a seamless rain gutter of any length!

in Lander. Our board of directors meet

Picture a seamless gutter that runs the entire

once a month, the third Wednesday

length/width of your home - no wet splatters

from 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Additionally,

on your head when walking by! For first rate

there are approximately 10 hours of

workmanship and the best quality materials,

work outside of meetings.

call Reid Shell, All Weather Rain Gutters, 3324887.

If you think you might be interested, contact our Executive Director, Brian Fabel, about next steps: director@landerchamber.org or 307332-3892.

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nail trims, outer gland expression and outer

Call for New Board Members

NETWORKING

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS April Business After Hours BLOEDORN LUMBER 116 WASHAKIE ST, LANDER, WY 82520 APRIL 21, 5:30-7:30PM

MARCH BUSINESS AFTER HOURS @ FREMONT THERAPY GROUP

5 Fremont County Employment Expo 9am-3pm, CWC Arts Center Gallery, Riverton. Resume writing, mock interview, space available for employers to utilize for onsite interviews. 856-9231, DWSRiverton-WC@wyo.gov 7 Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series, “Dr. Kent Stockton: Cowboy Poetry Reading” hosted by the FC Pioneer Museum in Lander, 7-8:30 PM, Pioneer Museum in Lander, free.

7, 14, 21, 28 Lander Library’s Earth Day Film Festival, in the Carnegie Room. 7th: Water Blues Green Solutions,14: Storm of the Century: the Blizzard of ‘49, 21: Racing to Zero: In Pursuit of Zero Waste, 28: Hole Food Rescue 8 Lander Art Center Member Show Opening Reception 6-8 pm, free and open to the public.

16 Annual Garden Expo Backyard & Outdoor Living, 9 am-3 pm @ LVHS. Barnyard and backyard workshops, farmers market, trade show, indoor & outdoor space, food concessions and kids corner, 332-3114.

16 Wind River Visitor’s Council Historic Lander Walking Tour Adventure Trek, 10 am-noon, w/ Makers Space 307, @ the Pioneer Museum in Lander, a trek of the historic buildings, 307-332-3339 21 Business After Hours, 5:307:30 p.m., at Bloedorn Lumber, 116 Washakie Street. Enjoy refreshments and visit/network

with fellow business owners, friends and neighbors! 332-3892 22 Bar J Wranglers 7:30 pm, at the Lander Valley High School Auditorium. Tickets $15 each and are available at KOVE/KDLY, 1530 Main St., Lander.

23 McDonald’s Children’s Exploration Series program, “Sheep Shearing Day”, 1-3 pm, @ Pioneer Museum. Learn the history of the sheep industry in Wind River Country. Kids can enjoy crafts, sheep wagon tours and sheep shearing. Free.

23 Lander Children’s Museum, Up-Cycle” Earth Day Event 10 am—2 pm, 465 Lincoln St Wind River Raptors—Nathan Barnes. Earth Day Poetry Contest winners announced and reading during the day. $3, 332-1341

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 7:30 pm

City Council 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

23 Hats Off for Hope Gala 6-11 pm, Inn at Lander, 260 Grandview Drive, Lander, honor our Cancer Heroes; Child Cancer Patient, Adult Cancer Patients, Memory of a Cancer Hero, A Caregiver. 856-1206

3rd Wednesday 10:30am Fre Co Suicide Prevention Coalition 349-4495 Thursdays Noon Kiwanis 1:15pm Stroke Support, LRH 7:30pm Marine Corps League

26 Harlem Ambassadors Comedy Basketball 7 pm, by The Kiwanis Club of Lander @ LVHS. Tickets $5 each, kids free. Tickets @ Chamber (Photo of Commerce, 332-3892, or from Kiwanis members. Proceeds Kiwanis children’s projects.

1st Thursday 6:00 pm Lander Library Friends

30 Dancing with the Stars 6-11 pm, Dancing, laughter, and raising funds for Community Entry Services. Lander Community and Convention Center, 950 Buena Vista Dr. 332-0454

CALENDAR

April Calendar of Events

2nd and 4th Thursday 7:00 pm Elks Lander Lodge : Julli Anna photography) #2317 3rd Friday 11:00 am Fre Co Suicide Prevention 349-4495 7:00 pm Senior Center Dance Saturdays 10:00 am Book Nook on Main Location & Carnegie Room

5:00 pm Wind River 4x4 Assoc.

Elks Lodge BPOE 2317, 492 Lincoln St., Lander Family Chiropractic, Vince Irene, 8135 Hwy 789, Lander Fremont Communications, Doug Thompson, 925 Lincoln St., Lander Fremont Motor Company, Chuck Guschewsky, 555 E. Main St., Lander Fremont Music, Gordon & Karen Gunsch, 347 Main St., Lander Gales Carpet One Floor & Home, Mike & Heather Becker, 220 E. Main St., Riverton Hediger, Roy, 55 Gypsum Road, Lander

Lander Journal, Kelli Armeling, Editor, 332 Main St., Lander LEADER Corporation, Dave Kellogg, Bill Sniffin, co-presidents, 185 S. 5th St., Lander

Safeway, Larry Massey, manager, 1165 W. Main St., Lander SageWest Health Care, Steve Erixon, CEO, 1320 Bishop Randall Dr., Lander Wahl Electric, Scott Wahl, 940 Mountain View Court, Lander

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

Wind River Awards, Lucinda Richards and Guy Richards, 906 Main St., Suite B, Lander

Perfect Power Electric Inc., Darin Hubble, 1320 W. Main St., Lander

Wind River Hotel & Casino, James Conrad, Manager, 10269 Hwy 789, Riverton

Phat Foam Insulation LLC, Jason Redman, 191 Tweed Lane, #3, Lander

Wyoming Family Sonography, Faith Hamilton, PO Box 1827, Lander

Plains Tire, 1175 N. Federal, Riverton Rocking G Enterprises, Steve & Marsha Gerber, 23 Foothills Lane, Lander PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. Postage Paid LANDER, WY PERMIT NO. 78

Lander

Chamber of Commerce

This issue of the chamber newsletter is printed by Western Printing

RENEWING MEMBERS

Bonneville Builders, PO Box 552, Lander

Inn at Lander & Summit Restaurant, Shirley & Cale Case, 260 Grand View Dr., Lander

RENEWING MEMBERS

A&P Pawn, Bob Hede, 1480 W. Main St., Lander

FLOWER PROGRAM

SIGN UP

IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS STOREFRONT

_________________________________ Name

The Lander Beautification Committee is

_________________________________ Billing Address

again this year to interested businesses

_________________________________ Address for Flowers

everyone to be involved with this program,

_________________________________ Phone

pleased to offer the flower barrel program and organizations. We would like to invite which began in 1991 with the participation of Sprout’s Greenhouse.

Past participants: ($45 barrel)

Registration and payment must be received by

Total Number:________________

May 15 and before your container is delivered.

New participants: ($80 barrel) Total Number:________________

SEND REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT TO:

Price includes the flowers, the container, delivery,

LANDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

pick up in the fall, and storage of the container. It is your responsibility to water the flowers. Delivery

160 N. 1ST ST., LANDER, WY 82520

is the 1st week of June, when weather permits.

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

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 Day is April 16, 2016 National Healthcare Decisions Day is designed to be a day 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 Ha stings

Free assistance and resources are available to help you and your family navigate these sometimes difficult conversations. Contact Elizabeth Hastings, MSW, at 322-2922 or 856-4127 to schedule a time to start the conversation whether it is April 16 or any other day of the year!

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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 and graciousness is recognized and appreciated by everyone they touch!

Not Pictured: Mandy Rose Bev Bennett Liz Lightner Donna Biffle Shannon Rogers Pat Skelton Terri Warrior Maia Rose

Maria Sage

Contact Maria Sage, Volunteer Coordinator, at 332-2922 or 856-4127 to learn more about becoming a hospice volunteer and making a difference.

Partnering with Providers across Fremont County to deliver

Comprehensive Healthcare at Home Bringing Quality Healthcare Home

Lander: 307-332-2922 | Riverton: 307-856-4127 frontierhhh.com/fremontcounty

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Fremont County 2016 April Events

DAILY: Riverton Northern Arapaho Cultural Insights: Arapaho artifacts and artwork open every day. Call ahead. Elders share the Arapaho language and traditional story telling.

Wind River Casino, 10269 Hwy. 789.

851-5394 windriverhotelcasino.com WEEKLY: Lander Trivia Thursday at the Coalter Loft, hilarious fun with prizes awarded, 7pm-10pm.

126 Main St. 332-8228, ben_lester@nols.edu April 2 Dubois 3rd Annual Fire Department Community Dance at the Headwaters Center. Dancin’-free pizza-cash bar. Live music: Jessica O'Neil. Hilarious Fireman Tricycle Races! 5:30pm-7:30pm. 840-2391, 20 Stalnaker St. duboiswyinfo@gmail.com April 3 Riverton Ready to Ride Workshops & Jackpot. After 2 days of training watch a free rodeo starting on Sunday, 11am-1pm, with over 40 riders participating for awards and buckles. Attend a cowboy church service on Sunday morning. CWC Equine Center. North 8th and Gasser Rd. 851-5811,

facebook.com/readytorideropeyourdreams

April 4 Lander Deeply Rooted Dance Theater: Chicago’s dance company will perform choreography infused with ballet, modern, and African dance.

Lander Valley High School, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd. 7pm, Tickets $20 adult/$10 student. 332-2509, 3326824, montyhettich@hotmail.com, http://landerconcerts.org

Civil War camp on the grounds on the Pioneer Museum. See camp life, camp cooking, Civil War era weapons and talks about a soldier’s life. Free. All ages are welcome.

Saturday, April 9 (9am-4pm) and Sunday, April 10 (9am-1pm), 1443 Main St. 332-3339, fremontcountymuseums.com/events

April 7 Lander The Pioneer Museum & Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series: Dr. Kent Stockton, Cowboy Poet, presents a special western poetry reading. 7pm8:30pm. 443 Main St., 332-3339, a.teamfcpm@gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com/events

April 14 Dubois Museum & Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series: Teton Archaeological Project, by Matt Stirn and Rebecca Sgouros - findings from their research. 7pm-8pm.

Headwaters Center, 20 Stalnaker Street. 455-2284, fremontcountymuseums.com/events

April 8-May 28 Lander – Lander Art Center Member’s Show – an eclectic mix of local talent. Artist reception is on April 8, 6pm-8pm. Free. Open Tues. - Thurs. 10pm-6pm, Fri. & Sat. 10am-4pm. Show runs through May 28. 224 Main St. 332-5772, frontdesk@landerartcenter.com, landerartcenter.com April 9-10 Lander The Pioneer Museum hosts a 2-Day Exploration of the 6th US Infantry Civil War Camp Living History Reenactment. A staged

April 14-17 Riverton CWC’s Theater Showcase, short theater pieces from students, including 1-act plays, comic sketches, musical and dance performances. ThursdaySaturday 7:30pm, and Sunday 2:30pm. Pecks Arts Center, 2660 Peck Ave. 855-2002, 855-2217, tickets@cwc.edu, cwc.edu/what/artscenter April 16 Lander Pioneer Museum will host a Trek in conjunction with

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2016 April Events

Continued

Makers Space 307: Historic Walking Tour of Lander. See and hear about historic Lander buildings. Meet at 3rd St. and Lincoln St. 332-3339, 10am-12pm. fremontcountymuseums.com/events/

Jason Bishop. Magic includes closeup sleight of hand projected on big screens. Lander Valley High School, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd. 7pm, Tickets $20 adult/$10 student. 332-2509, 332-6824, landerconcerts.org

April 16 Lander Local Taste: featuring Mushrooms. Speakers will introduce the tasty world of fungi!

Mushroom hors d'oeuvres served.

Sample Tasting held at the Middle Fork Restaurant, 351 Main St. 6:30pm-9pm. Cash bar. Tickets $25, localfest.org, stef@wyoming.com, facebook.com/wyominglocalfest

April 21 Shoshoni presents the 4th Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering featuring Western poets Hub Whitt, Garland Kennington, Ron Bailey, Karl Brauneis and band, Jean Haugen, Rick Pitt, John Brower, and Rodger Weitzel. 4pm-6pm. Community Hall on the west side of the Shoshoni Fire Hall on East 2nd St and Hwy. 20.

876-2777, shoshol@rtconnect.net

April 16 Riverton The Riverton Museum hosts a Speakers Series

by Robert Martinez titled, “Historical Imagery, Myths and Stories of the West and Arapaho Culture.” 3pm4pm, 700 East Park, 856-2665, fremontcountymuseums.com/events/ April 16 Riverton 4th Annual Trapper Jake Festival - a memorial birthday celebration in honor of the late great mountain-man legend Jake Korrel. Festivities and games from 10am-4pm. Free admission.

856-0706, Wind River Heritage Center, 1075 S. Federal.

April 16 Lander 5th Annual Garden Expo! Enjoy a trade show, barnyard and backyard workshops, food concessionaires, arts and crafts, and a Kid’s Corner. Lander Valley High School, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd. 9am-3pm, 332-3114, dianaolson@wyoming.com, popoagie.org April 20 Lander presents Illusionist

April 21 Riverton Central WY College (CWC) presents their Spring Showcase Concert of Handbell Choir Collegiate Chorale, and Concert band. 7pm. 855-2002, 855-2217, Peck Arts Center, 2660 Peck Ave. tickets@cwc.edu, cwc.edu/what/artscenter April 23 Lander’s Pioneer Museum will host “Sheep Shearing Day.” Free day to explore the history of the sheep industry. Kids can enjoy crafts, sheep wagon tours and sheep shearing. Fun for children of all ages.

1pm-3pm, 1443 Main St., 332-3339, fremontcountymuseums.com/events April 23 Lander Hungarian Delight Dinner at Boeseke Hall, $25 adult, $10 kids 6-12, 5 and under free. Holy Rosary Church, 163 Leedy Dr. 7pm.

For tickets and times contact form.jotform.com/60086082825153

Chamber Choir, Jazz Combo and the Time’s a Wastin’ Band. 7pm. Peck Arts Center, 2660 Peck Ave. 8552002, 855-2217, tickets@cwc.edu, cwc.edu/what/artscenter April 30 Lander Dancing with the Stars! Watch, laugh, cheer and vote for your favorite dancers! Lander Community Center, 950 Buena Vista Dr. 6pm. Tickets: Lander Chamber, 332-3892, 332-0454, dancingwiththestarslander.com April 30 Riverton 1838 Rendezvous Ride-Spring Challenge. Back Country Horsemen sponsored ride. Small groups of riders negotiate 15 obstacles. 2 hours of fun. $25– $35, age 8 and up. Concessions and a “Poker Run. 8:30am. Limited to 35 riders. Held at the 1838 Rendezvous Site, off E. Monroe and Smith Rd. Registration deadline: April 23.

857-0012, edgewood@wyoming.com April 30 Lander UNPLUGGED – Acoustic Music concert. All skill levels of local musical talent. Free. 6pm-8pm at the Lander Bake Shop, 259 Main St., 855-2190, afehring@cwc.edu

This exciting events calendar is provided by the WIND RIVER VISITORS COUNCIL. Use our hashtag: #windrivercountry

April 29 Riverton Central WY College (CWC) Jazz Nite! Featuring

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