Lander Chamber August Newsletter

2018

Lander

Chamber of Commerce

aUGUST

newsletter

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From the Executive Director S ummer continues to go strong, and Lander is having one of

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

its strongest summers to date! Here at the Visitor Center, we

Mika Baker, President

continue to service more than five-times the number of visitors as

last year—all while referring them to you, our member businesses.

The Lander Chamber is happy to be supporting the Fremont County Business Competition. The competition is open to all new business ventures and small businesses that have been in business for less than two years. The structure: a mix of a 4-week, step by step training to develop your business concept, culminating with a business plan competition for the chance to win $8,000-$10,000 in capital prize (along with a variety of pro bono services from our community experts in topics like: Quickbooks, HR, marketing, etc).

The application deadline is Friday, August 31 so contact us or check out fremontcountybusinesscompetition.com for more information.

To continue that theme, in this edition of the Lander Chamber newsletter we included a new series of educational articles for your continuing professional development purposes. Read them yourselves or share them with a co-worker. This is just the beginning of content made for our business community.

Central Bank and Trust

Susan Weideman, Vice Pres.

Lander Vision Center

Michelle Mazur, Treasurer Elevate Rehab

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joanne Slingerland Central Wyoming College

Ann Espinosa Home Source Realty Inc. Inter Mountain Builders

Dave Fehringer WH Smith & Associates, Inc.

Suzanne Norris Edward Jones, Lonnie Bull

Also, the application process is open for Leadership Fremont

Jonathan Tonkowich

County. A local adaptation of the statewide Leadership Wyoming,

Wyoming Catholic College

Leadership Fremont County’s purpose is to identify individuals who have displayed a strong tendency toward civic, business, or nonprofit involvement, and assist them in developing their potential to become community leaders. This is an absolute-must for anyone wanting a next step in developing their professional network and leadership skills.

Finally, August is a busy month. Between live music and the Cycle Greater Yellowstone Bike Tour on Aug. 17, you are sure to experience the long tale of Lander Summer. Enjoy and do your part to show visitors what Lander hospitality is all about!

Rick Bestul NAPA Auto Parts

Eric Andrews Fagnant, Lewis, Brinda P.C.

Mark Schatza Black Hills Energy

James Whiting Whiting Law PC

PROFESSIONAL STAFF Brian Fabel Executive Director

Carol King Associate Director

Brian Fabel Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce

Dot Newton Events Coordinator

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hey say hindsight is 2020. If you only would have known. As a business owner, you may already have a few things you wish you knew.

Would you have hired that one person? Perhaps you would have started your company sooner. While it is important to look back, reflect and learn from these decisions, it is also important to realize that, when you are at the end of your business ownership, your wishes may be much different.

What Do Owners Reflect On? There are many things business owners wish they would have done differently. Here are some common themes that seem to come to light.

Getting Help Sooner Many business owners start out with a desire to build a company from the ground up on their own. It may be admirable, but it may not be exactly what helped your business to thrive. Instead, many business owners realize that if they could do it again that they would have hired on more help sooner. Some would have turned to a mentor sooner.

They would have networked with other business owners more readily to pull them into their company. they Would Have Done More Locally It goes without saying that

every business relies on its community to grow and thrive.

Even online companies still need to hire from a local talent pool and build their business with the support of local suppliers. But, not all companies give back. Giving back to the community does not have to be a challenge – doing simple things on a routine basis can help to make a big difference in the community. You don’t want to be on your deathbed and wishing you would have done more.

Getting Rid of the Problems It’s quite common for businesses, especially those starting out and looking for solid footing, to actually make the move to get rid of employees that do not fit the mold. However, we know today from our workplace culture that it’s important to create a sense of culture, respect, and dependability.

Some business owners wish they would have taken a problem employee into the office and let

them go long before they did damage.

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Hindsight: What Business Owners Wish They Would Have Done Differently

The Risk Question Many business owners wonder about risk. For some, taking on too much risk is just too much of a worry. For others, it is all about not taking enough. When you are there, at the end of your life, you’ll want to have taken that risk and experienced perhaps not only the thrill of the ride but also the struggles.

As you work to build your business, reach out. Embrace the community. Support each other. Provide mentorship opportunities. By taking these steps, you can solidify your business model now and learn from the mistakes and wishes of those business owners that came before you. It may be exactly what you need to push your business forward that extra level.

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Which business stage are you in?

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very business goes through similar stages, no matter which industry it operates in. Knowing what stage your company is in can help guide you in focusing your efforts on the right activities for your current situation. Here’s an overview of the primary stages of any business.

Stage 1: Development This stage actually takes place before your business even becomes a business.

In this phase, you’ll be developing your products or services, finding suppliers and other service providers, and establishing the goals for your company. Take the time to do ample research on the market you intend to enter so that you

can set yourself up for success right from the start.

Stage 2: Startup Once you have completed the planning process, it’s time to launch your business. This is the riskiest phase for any company in any industry. You’ll need to keep close watch on all company activities to ensure that your team is working on the most critical tasks in this delicate stage. It is also important to be flexible during this period as you gain feedback from your earliest customers.

Don’t be afraid to tweak your offerings to better meet the needs of your customers.

Stage 3: Establishment By this point, your business should have a solid customer base and continue to bring in new customers. Your products and services should have reached their peak at this time as well. Your company’s cash flow should cover your ongoing expenses, and you should be able to see a bit of extra money to cover the expenses related to future growth.

Stage 4: Expansion Now is the time to start really pushing to grow your business.

Draw on your existing customer base for referrals to keep growing your company. This phase is also the ideal time to think about adding new products or services to your arsenal. Use customer feedback to guide you in the best areas for your company to grow.

Don’t forget about the importance of delegating once you reach this phase. Your team can likely handle many of the daily tasks you complete yourself, freeing you up to focus more on growing your enterprise.

Stage 5: Maturity In the maturity stage, you are running a successful business with stable income and high-

quality products or services.

Your customers are happy with your offerings, and your team is more than capable of handling their work load. At this point, you can keep doing what you are doing, sitting back to watch the profits roll in. You also have the option of selling your company. With this route, you can obtain a large windfall of cash and relieve yourself of the ongoing duties of running your business so that you can shift your focus to your next endeavor.

Although every business is unique, the stages that it will go through are common across all industries. It is important to know where your company falls in this hierarchy so that you know which tasks are most deserving of your time. The better prepared you are for each stage, the easier it will be to progress to the next level.

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he purpose of the program is to introduce and orient established and prospective leaders to the great community of Fremont County, identify individuals who have displayed a strong tendency toward civic involvement, and assist them in developing their potential to become community leaders.

Leadership Fremont County is a series of nine sessions over a 9-month period covering such areas as leadership skills,

decision-making, strategic planning and coalitionbuilding. Important topics that will be examined include area history, economic development, social-economic factors, tourism & marketing, education, and tribal history and relations.

Leadership Fremont County is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 class which begins in September.

The cost is $375 for the program and employers often sponsor an employee.

Community Event

Leadership Fremont County: Apply Today

Lander LIVE Shovels and Rope

Thurs, Aug 9 An American folk duo from Charleston, SC, Shovels and Rope is composed of husband and wife team that has a following from across the country.

Futurebirds

Thurs, Aug 23 Futurebirds will deliver a country, rock-infused sound incorporating reverb-soaked harmonies. Their music has been described as ‘psychedelic country.’

AFTER August Calendar BUSINESS of Events

Calender

Every Tuesday: Native American Experience Song and Dance, Wind River Hotel and Casino, 6-8 pm Every Wednesday: Shoshone Eagle Spirit Dancers perform, Museum of the American West, 7pm Every Thursday-Sunday: Carissa Mine and Mill Tours, South Pass City, 2-4 pm Every Saturday: Saturday Jam Sessions, Lander Bake Shop, noon-2pm

3-4 4th Annual Car Show, Wind River Hotel and Casino, 11 am

14 75th Anniversary Bomber Basin Crash Site Trek, Dubois Museum, 7am-6pm

3-5 Wind River Days, Wind River Outdoor Company, various times

18 Pioneer Cooking & Crafts Day Part 2, Pioneer Museum, 1-3 pm

4 Fremont County Junior Livestock Sale, Fairgrounds Show/Sale Tent, 10 am

18 Evening Guided Trail Hike at South Pass City, 5:30-7 pm

4 Evening Guided Trail Hike at South Pass City, 5:30-7 pm 7 Wildflower Trek with Lynn Stewart, Dubois Museum, 8:304

Lander Valley Farmers Market, Lander City Park, 9-11:30 am

7-11 Kids Caving Extreme, Sinks Canyon State Park, various times

Rest of the Month 2 Fremont County Fair hosts social, fairgrounds, 5-7 pm

8 Digging Up Dubois: Late Triassic Fossils Near Dubois, Riverton Museum, 5:30 pm

2 Dubois and WWII, Dubois Museum, 7-8 pm

9 Lander LIVE Shovels and Rope, opener Whippoorwill 5-9pm

2 Life on Muskrat Creek

by Barbara Love, Pioneer Museum, 7 pm 3 First Friday at ALCHEMY, open until 9 pm 3 First Friday: Art and Live Music, The Middle Fork, 5-9 3 Roast and Toast to Del McOmie, Lander Community and Convention Center, 5:30 pm

9 How to Care for Old Photos, Pioneer Museum, 7 pm 9 The Bomber Falls Crash: A WWII B-24 Liberator Crash, Dubois Museum, 7 pm 11 Book Sale at the Book Nook, Lander Library, Bank of West building, 10-4 11 Evening Guided Trail Hike at South Pass City, 5:30-7 pm

18 Catch the Night Shift at South Pass City, 6:30-9 pm 21 Sheep Trap Trek, Dubois Museum, 9-3 22 First Day of School in Lander 23 Lander LIVE Futurebirds , opener Bob Lefevre and the Already Gone 5-9pm 23-26 Jurassic Classic Mountain Bike Festival various locations and times 25 Lander Area Petroglyph Trek, Pioneer Museum, 10noon 25 Evening Guided Trail Hike at South Pass City, 5:30-7 pm

Although many in the business world complain about meetings, it is not the meetings themselves that are so horrible, but rather the inexperience of those running them. We recommend following these tips for memorable, effective meetings.

Create an Agenda This is the most important step. One of the biggest timewasters in meetings is going off on tangents. Having a clear agenda will help you stay on task so that you don’t waste anyone’s time with irrelevant

topics. Be sure to include a bit of time at the beginning to review the results of the previous meeting’s discussions to measure progress and address any issues.

lost in large discussions. Allow some time for every attendee to have the floor, uninterrupted.

During this time, they can ask questions, comment on problems or ask for assistance. The point here is to ensure everyone’s needs are being met and that all of your team members are confident in their roles and duties.

Only Invite Those Who Are Necessary One of the biggest complaints people have about meetings is that they are often required to attend meetings that aren’t directly relevant to them. Not only does inviting additional attendees create more scheduling conflicts, but it also takes those employees away from their core job duties. When choosing the team members to invite to a meeting, make sure that everyone you invite actually needs to be at the meeting so that you don’t waste anyone’s time.

Provide Refreshments If your meeting will last longer than an hour, it is always a good idea to provide snacks and Give Everyone a Chance to Speak beverages for your attendees.

Oftentimes, your team will have This is particularly important if valuable insight, which can get your meeting is scheduled around

lunch time. If your meeting happens to run a bit long, as many meetings do, your team may not have enough time to take a full lunch break, and you don’t want to leave them starving for the rest of the day.

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Meetings Suck: What you can learn about running a meeting!

Don’t Forget to Follow Up As the meeting organizer, your job doesn’t stop as soon as the meeting ends; afterwards, you should always send out a recap of the important points that were discussed. Not only does this serve as a reminder to your attendees of what their next tasks are, but it also provides a written record of the discussion in case there are any discrepancies in the future. Send a brief email covering the key points within a day or two of the meeting while it is still fresh in everyone’s minds.

Overall, the most common complaint people have about meetings is that they often waste time and don’t really accomplish anything. Following the tips outlined here will help you stay on track with your meetings so that they are more productive and valuable for everyone involved.

Householder Properties, Trey Warren 911 Main St., Lander

Burns Insurance Agency, Julie Conners, 440 Lincoln St., Lander

KOVE/KDLY, Fremont Broadcasting, Joe Kenney, 1530 Main St., Lander

Whiting Law PC, James Whiting, 315 Main St., Suite 1, Lander

Central Bank and Trust, Chris Von Holtum, 285 Main St., Lander City Plumbing, Mike and Lynn McRann, 340 Main St., Lander Fagnant, Lewis and Brinda, 185 S. 5th St., Lander Family Chiropractic, Vince Irene, 8135 Hwy 789, Lander Fremont Symphony Orchestra, Rebecca Murdock, 1425 Buena Vista Dr., Lander Gambles, Shane Meyer, 420 Main St., Lander

Lander

Chamber of Commerce

Lander LLama Co. and The Bunk House, Scott and Therese Woodruff, 2024 Mortimore Lane, Lander Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union, 873 Main St., Lander Phat Foam, Jason Redman, 191 Tweed Lane, #3, Lander Sweetwater Food and Beverage LLC, Ron Hansen, 8116 Hwy 789, Lander Vincent Financial Services, Inc., Rob Olson, 685 Main St., Suite A, Lander

Wild Iris Mountain Sports, 166 Main St., Lander William H. Smith & Associates, Inc., 155 N. 1st St., Lander Wind River Physical Therapy, Ty Francies, 150 Lincoln St., Lander Wyoming Catholic College, 306 Main St., Lander Wyoming Windows & Cabinets, Chris and Karlene Moore, 3011 Hwy 287, PO Box 512, Lander

Renewing Members

Huff Sanitation, Richard Huff, 540 Wind River Ave., Lander

Renewing Members

Ace Hardware, Bill and Annette Breger, 485 Main St., Lander

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Fremont County, WY August Events, 2018

REPEATING EVENTS 4, 11, 18, 25 Lander Valley Farmers Market. 9-11:30am.

Lander City Park. 405 Fremont St., landervalleyfarmersmarket.com 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Riverton Farmers Market. 5-7pm, Pershing & N. 8th West. 856-4801 29, 16, 23, 30 Dubois Farmers Market, 5pm, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 9 S. 1st St. 455-2313, duboischamber@gmail.com 7, 14, 21 Dubois Square Dancing.

Rustic Pine Tavern. Family friendly. 8-9:30pm, 119 E. Ramshorn St. 455-2313 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Dubois Jammin’ at the Dennison Lodge, 6pm. Free music. 455-2284, 909 W. Ramshorn 1, 8, 15 Dubois Country and

Western music by Packin' the Mail.

7-9pm, KOA Campground. Free.

225 Welty. 455-2238, Dubois@koa.com 7, 14, 21, 28 Riverton Native American Song & Dance, 6-7pm.

Free. Wind River Hotel & Casino, 10269 Hwy. 789. 840-5805, 855-2600, windriverhotelcasino.com/events.php

1, 8 Lander Native American Dancing by the Eagle Spirit Dancers. Museum of the American West. 7-8:30pm. Leashed pets OK. Free. 1445 W. Main St., 335-8778, amwest@wyoming.com, museumoftheamericanwest.com 3, 10, 17, 24 Dubois Friday Night Rodeos. 7:30-10pm. Clarence Allison Memorial Arena, 5649 Hwy. 287/26. 856-1555, kbecker@wyoming.com, duboiswyoming.org 2 - 31 South Pass City Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Carissa

Gold Mine Tours. 2pm.

Reservations recommended. No kids under 8. $2 WY Residents, $4 visitors, under 18 free. 125 South Pass Main St. 332-3684, info@southpasscity.com, southpasscity.com/carissa.html 4, 11, 18, 25 South Pass City Guided Evening Trail Walks.

Reservations recommended.

5:30pm. $2 WY Residents, $4 visitors, under 18 free. 125 South Pass Main St. 332-3684, info@southpasscity.com, southpasscity.com/carissa.html 1 - 31 Lander Lander Art Center: The Carissa Mine show. Free admission. Tues.-Thurs. 10am6pm, and Fri.-Sat. 10am-4pm.

214 Main Street. 332-5772, landerartcenter.com 4, 11, 18, 25 Lander Sinks Canyon State Park Summer Morning Speaker Series: eat the Heat One Mile Hike, 9am. Free.

332-3077, 3079 Sinks Canyon Rd., facebook.com /SinksCanyonStatePark/

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2018 August Events Continued

SINGLE EVENTS 1 - 4 Riverton 105th Fremont

County Fair Professional Rodeo Cowboys Assoc. rodeos: Aug. 1 Wed. Ranch rodeo 7:30pm Aug. 2 Thurs. Team Roping Finals 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 3 Fri. Grand Natl. Truck Pulling 7:30pm Aug. 4 Sat. Demolition Derby 7:30pm. 856-6611, 1010 Fairgrounds Dr., fremontcountyfair.org 2 Dubois Museum: Dubois and WWII, 7pm. Free. 455-2284, 909 W. Ramshorn, duboismuseum.director@gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com 2 Lander Pioneer Museum: Life on Muskrat Creek. 7pm. Free.

332-3339, 1443 Main St., a.teamfcpm@gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com 3 - 4 Riverton Wind River Casino Car Show Cruise, and Sock Hop. Live music: Blazin’ Aces Band.

Aug. 3, 6pm, and Aug. 4am, 10am-2pm, with autographs by Dave Kindig 11am-4pm. 10269 Hwy. 789. 866-657-1604, windriverhotelcasino.com/events.php

3 Lander Sinks Canyon State Park Speaker Series: Whoo Knew! 7-9pm. Free. 332-3077, 3079 Sinks Canyon Rd. facebook.com/SinksCanyonStatePark/

3 Lander First Friday: Art & Live Music, 5-9pm, 335-5035, 351 Main St., facebook.com/MiddleForkCafe 3 Dubois Live From the Dennison Lodge: Dave Stamey Concert.

7pm. Headwaters Arts Center.

20 Stalnaker. 455-2687. Tickets at door. davestamey.com 7 Dubois Museum: Wildfower Trek. 8:30am-4pm. $6 registration.

455-2284, 909 W. Ramshorn, duboismuseum.director@gmail.com,

fremontcountymuseums.com/

8 Riverton Museum: Diggin’ Up Dubois. 7pm. Free. 856-2665, 700 E. Park. rivertonwymuseum@gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com/ 9 Lander LIVE Park concert: Shovels and Rope with opening band Whippoorwill. Free. Jaycee Park, 1st & Main St. Bring chairs and blankets. 5-9pm, 332-3892, Dot@landerchamber.org, landerlivemusic.com 9 Lander Pioneer Museum: How to Care for Old Photos. 7pm.

Free. 332-3339. 1443 Main St. a.teamfcpm@gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com 9 Dubois Museum: Bomber Falls Crash: A WWII B-24 Liberator Crash in Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains. 7pm. Free. 455-2284.

Dennison Lodge, 907 W. Ramshorn, dennisonlodge.org

10 Lander, Sinks Canyon State Park Speaker Series: Low Water String Band. 7-9pm. $7 adults, $5 kids. 332-3077. 3079 Sinks Canyon Rd. facebook.com/SinksCanyonStatePark/

10 - 12 Dubois Never Sweat Needlers’ Quilt Guild Show.

Headwaters Center, 20 Stalnaker St. Details: 455-2672 or 455-3588 11 Lander Sinks Canyon State Park: Sunrise Yoga, 7:30-8:30am.

Free. 332-3077, 3079 Sinks Canyon Rd. facebook.com/SinksCanyonStatePark/

11 Lander Riverfest Art & Music Festival and Color Me River Run. $5, ages 12 and under free.

332-5772, 405 E. Fremont St., frontdesk@landerartcenter.com,

landerartcenter.com 11 Pavillion Fremont County Youth Rodeo. 9am.

424 S. Main St. 851-1816, amalcolm@uwyo.edu, facebook.com/Fremont-CountyYouth-Rodeo-Association 11 Dubois Fireman’s Buffalo BBQ. 4-7 pm. Dubois Town Park. $15, 455-2556, duboischamber@gmail.com, duboiswyoming.org 12 Lander Wrangler Team Roping Championships Rodeo. 10am.

Lander Rodeo Arena, 1663 Rodeo Dr. 406-348-2460, wranglertrc.com

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2018 August Events

Continued 14 Dubois Museum: 75th Anniversary Bomber Basin Crash Adventure Trek, 7am-6pm, $25 registration, 455-2284, 909 W. Ramshorn, duboismuseum.director@gmail.com,

fremontcountymuseums.com/ 17 Lander Lander LIVE! park concert Special Cycling Event Party. Free. Jaycee park. 1st & Main St. Bring chairs and blankets. 5-9pm. 332-3892. landerlivemusic.com, Dot@landerchamber.org 18 Lander Pioneer Museum: Kids Pioneer Cooking & Crafts Day, 1pm, $4 registration.

332-3339, 1443 Main St., a.teamfcpm@gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com 18 South Pass City Catch the Nightshift: Lantern Tour and Beer Tasting. Reservations required, $40, 6:30pm. 332-3684, info@southpasscity.com, southpasscity.com/carissa.html Aug. 18 Dubois Cowboy Music and Art Festival: Art Walk downtown 14pm. Reception/Art Auction 6-7pm and Mary Kaye concert 7pm, Headwaters Center. Tickets $25-$35 at Headwaters Center, Bank of Jackson Hole Dubois, Pony Tracks, and brownpapertickets.com

21 Dubois Museum: Sheep Trap Trek. 9am-3pm, $6 registration.

455-2284, 909 W. Ramshorn, duboismuseum.director@gmail.com,

fremontcountymuseums.com

Youth-Rodeo-Association

22 - 29 Dubois Art in Miniature, and Photography Art Show, 9am4pm, 455-3404, Headwaters Art Center, 20 Stalnaker St., headwaterscenter.org

25 Lander Pioneer Museum: Lander Area Petroglyph Trek, 10am-12pm, $6 registration, 332-3339, 1443 Main St., a.teamfcpm@gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com/

23 Lander Lander LIVE park concert: Futurebirds with opening band Bob Lefevre and the Already Gone. Free. Jaycee park. 1st & Main St. Bring chairs and blankets.

5-9pm. 332-3892.

Dot@landerchamber.org, landerlivemusic.com 24 – 26 Crowheart Rocking the Winds Patriotic Benefit. Music and tons of activities. 177 Burris Lenore Rd. 486-2248, bbewley@wyoming.com, facebook.com/RockingTheWindsG reenBeretFundraiserEvent

Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 Arapahoe 64th Northern Arapaho Indian Powwow, Wyoming’s oldest native American Powwow. Arapahoe Powwow Grounds: near Left Hand Ditch Road and Sharp Nose Road intersection. Friday: Grand entry at 7pm. Sat. Hand drum contest 1pm, Grand entry 4pm. Sun. Parade 10am and feast 1pm, Grand Entry 2pm. arapahotribe@hotmail.com, info@windriver.org

23 – 25 Riverton National High Stakes Barrel Racing Series Rodeo. Erin, 340-8186, Jim Moss Arena, 500 8-Mile Rd. nhsbrs.secretary@gmail.com

It’s POWWOW Time! windriver.org/experience/ native-american-powwows/

23 - 26 Lander Jurassic Classic Mountain Bike Festival. Check in at Lander Bake Shop. 259 Main St. 332-2926, jurassicclassicfest.com

This exciting events calendar is provided by the

25 Riverton Fremont County Youth Rodeo. 9am. County Fairgrounds, 1010 Fairgrounds Dr. 851-1816, amalcolm@uwyo.edu, facebook.com/Fremont-County-

WIND RIVER VISITORS COUNCIL

#windrivercountry

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July 2018

Your Locally Owned Community Bank credit manager at Wyoming Community Finance in Riverton.

He also works with the bank’s Chief Financial Officer assisting in managing the bank’s investment portfolio.

Wyatt Meyer was raised in Riverton, Wyoming.

Upon graduation from RHS, Wyatt spent two years at Casper College pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration.

He later transferred to the University of Wyoming, receiving a Bachelors Degree in Finance with a Minor in Economics.

During Wyatt’s time at the University of Wyoming, he spent his summer break working as an intern at Wyoming Community Bank. As an intern, Wyatt worked primarily as a teller but had the opportunity to learn the different functions of a commercial bank.

After graduation from college he accepted a full time job offer at the bank. He now works as a

Wyatt is happy to contribute and serve the county that he grew up in. He has enjoyed participating in Wyoming Community Bank’s community projects, including this year’s Relay for Life. Come see him at Wyoming Community Finance, you’ll be glad you did.

Riverton Bank 1700 N. Federal Blvd.

Riverton, WY 82501

307-857-9000

Finance Office 302 E. Main St. Riverton, WY 82501

307-857-9200

Lander Bank 685 Main St. Lander, WY 82520

307-335-7233

www.wyocb.com

Event Calendar

Enjoy the stunning tradition of the Eastern Shoshone Eagle Spirit Dancers every Wednesday evening through August, 7 pm, at the Museum of the American West.

Tour one of the most authentic mining facilities in the nation. The historic Carissa mine and mill has guided tours every Saturday & Sunday (through Sept.

2) from 2 pm- 4pm.

10TH ANNUAL LANDER RIVERFEST When: Saturday, August 11, 2018 Artist Booths: 10am to 7pm Artists Demonstrations, Kid's Activites Tent and Activities: 10am - 5pm Music: 12:00pm to 7pm Where: Lander City Park (south end), 405 Fremont Street ENTRY: $5 person – Kids 12 and under Free!

The Denim and Diamonds Ball Help for Health Hospice Denim & Diamonds ball will be November 3rd, Please help support and build a Hospice Home for Fremont County Citizens on November 3rd at St. Margaret’s Gym. This is a great night to dress-up and be flashy or just wear your comfortable duds – you choose.

Have You Heard About...

Online Dating Scams?

You meet someone special on a dating website. Soon he wants to move off the dating site to email or phone calls. He tells you he loves you, but he lives far away, maybe for business, or because he’s in the military. Then he asks for money. He might say it’s for a plane ticket to visit you, emergency surgery, or something else urgent.

Scammers, both male and female, make fake dating profiles, sometimes using photos of other people — even stolen pictures of real military personnel. They build relationships, some even fake wedding plans, before they disappear with your money.

Here’s what you can do:

1. Stop. Don’t send money. Never wire money, put money on a prepaid debit card, or send cash to an online love interest. You won’t get it back.

2. Pass this information on to a friend. You may not have gotten one of these calls, but chances are you know someone who will get one — if they haven’t already.

Please Report Scams If you spot a scam, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Report a scam online or call the FTC at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or TTY 1-866-653-4261. Your complaint can help protect other people. By filing a complaint, you can help the FTC’s investigators identify the imposters and stop them before they can get someone’s hard-earned money. It really makes a difference.

Labor Day Golf Tournament Sunday Sept. 2nd and Monday Sept. 3rd @ 9 a.m. both days It’s that time of year again! Wyoming Community Bank is hosting its annual Golf Tournament over the Labor Day weekend, and this year the Bank has chosen to spotlight Help for Health Hospice. This non-profit organization offers Fremont County residents the choice of hospice care in either the beautiful Hospice Home or the patient’s own home.

We have selected this organization because of its commitment to help all people who need their specialized services. Help for Health is here to help neighbors who find themselves at the end of life no matter their resources. Help for Health has promised never to turn a patient away due to inability to pay and it has honored that vow. The tournament’s proceeds will be used to enable Help for Health to provide care for all of its patients.

Entry forms can be found at Wyoming Community Bank (both Lander and Riverton), Wyoming Community Finance, and Riverton Country Club Pro Shop.

Wyoming Community Finance

Wyoming Community Finance is the dedicated consumer finance division of Wyoming Community Bank. We specialize in a full line of consumer loans, which includes unsecured loans and lines of credit, debt consolidation loans, vehicle and recreational vehicle loans, and home equity loans. We use local decisions to expand our consumer lending offerings.

Karen Christensen and Wyatt Meyer represent Wyoming Community Finance office, located at 302 E Main St in Riverton.

We strive to meet our customer’s expectations with personal and professional service and a commitment to Fremont County.

Your long term financial success is our goal.

Your Home Health & Hospice Connection across Fremont County

Bringing Quality Healthcare Home Frontier Home Health & Hospice | Issue 07.2018

Frontier Home Health & Hospice is committed to providing quality home health and hospice care to our patient and their families by focusing on their unique needs and goals. We are honored to be a trusted part of their care when quality of life matters most.

August represents National Grief Awareness Day (August 30). The death of loved one, close friend or enduring an extreme change in one's lifestyle can trigger grief. The resulting void and change in routine affects everyone differently.

We would like to dedicate this issue to sharing the grief and bereavement services we offer to our community. These services are free and open to Fremont County residents.

COMMUNITY GRIEF SUPPORT

DID YOU KNOW? Frontier Home Health & Hospice offers Bereavement and Grief Support to the community, as well as our hospice patient's family, caregivers and loved ones.

Frontier Home Health and Hospice provides grief and bereavement support to our patients, families and community. We offer one-on-one counseling, grief support groups and a variety of educational programs.

Contact us at 332-2922 or 856-4127 learn more about our services, to schedule a meeting with our bereavement/grief counselors or to learn more about our community bereavement support groups.

OUR BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF COUNSELORS Elizabeth H., LCSW | Medical Social Worker "It is an honor to be allowed in our patient's homes to provide hospice services. At end-of-life, the "veneer" is gone and you are see the true person and the wrapping up of one's life. I love the people and the stories. I love the life review and how they come to peace with their life."

Robin S. | Chaplain "Working in hospice is getting to fulfill the passion that is in my heart. I enjoy providing end-of-life care because it is one of the most important times of a person's life."

COMMUNITY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS Facilitated by a bereavement professional who provides information, supports healing and offers a safe place to share with others.

LANDER: 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 1:00-2:00 pm, Summit RIVERTON: 1st and 3rd Thursday, 1:00-2:00 pm, Riverton Library

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

The Work of Grieving | Signs of Grief

THE WORK OF GRIEVING Taking Care of Yourself Accept what you are feeling.

Know that you have a right to grieve.

Take time and let the reality of your loss sink in.

Be patient with yourself.

Be honest about what you need and let people know.

Don't try to tough it out or go it alone.

Find people who will support you, listen to you and understand your journey.

Honoring the Person You Lost Treasure your loved one's memory.

Know that your grief has meaning.

Find ways to honor your tears.

Trusting Trust that you will survive.

Trust that joy will return.

Trust that love is never wasted.

Trust that the road through grief is more healing than any detours around grief.

Saying Yes to Life Treasure the people who are still in your life.

Reshape your life as your loss demands.

Watch for beauty.

When laughter returns, even for a moment, welcome it.

When play returns, welcome it.

When joy returns, welcome it.

Be good to your body, your heart, your mind and your soul.

Contact us at 332-2922 or 856-4127 to request a FREE copy of "The Work of Grieving" tip sheet.

SIGNS OF GRIEF:Â Here are a few grief responses that you may experience following loss.

Feelings: Sadness Shock Numbness Guilt Anger Loneliness Helplessness Relief Anxiety Thoughts: Disbelief

Confusion Preoccupation Hallucinations Dreams Physical Sensations: Hollowness in the stomach Tightness in the chest and/or throat Sensitivity to noise Breathlessness Dry mouth Lack of energy

Muscle Weakness Feeling separate from your body Depersonlization Behaviors: Sleep and appetite disturbance Absent-minded Social withdrawal Dreams of the deceased Avoidance of reminders of the deceased Crying Lack of motivation

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Partnering with Providers across Fremont County to deliver

Comprehensive Healthcare to our Patient's Home We are here for you.

Call us to learn more about the benefits and eligibility requirements for transitional/custodial , home health and hospice services.

DID YOU KNOW: Frontier supports the efforts of two not-for-profit organizations,Fremont In-Home Services and Friends of Hospice, to provide transitional/ custodial and hospice services to Fremont Co.

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