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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

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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.

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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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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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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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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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$478millionAnnual retail sales

$17,110Retail sales

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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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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

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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

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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.

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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:

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• Rehabilitation services available seven days a week

• Arrangement for lab, x-ray, dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, optometry or any other required services

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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.


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.

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J’Dan Builders LLCGeneral ContraCtor

Since 1977

Chamber Member BHHBa Member

35 n. Scott St. Sheridan, WY 82801

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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


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.


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


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

http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us

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

www.sheridancountyhistory.org

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

Sheridan memorial hospital Photo By Jeff aDKinS


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

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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

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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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WEATHER

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

TIME zONE

Mountain

HOuSEHOLd INFORMATION

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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Images Sheridan County, WY: 2012