Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine Summer 2010

CHEYENNEContemporary Home

with Warmth

ROCK SPRINGSBusinesses with

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Packed with Beauty

LARAMIEJubilee Days

Mixes Tradition with Fun

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8 First Comes Love & Messy Moose | Business Rock Springs, WY

14 Contemporary With Warmth | Home Cheyenne, WY

18 Heart Center of Wyoming | Health Casper, WY

24 Farmers’ Markets | Family

18 Chugwater Chili Cook-Off | Community Chugwater, WY


from the | Editor{ }We have experienced a tremendous response to our debut, January 2010 issue. Thank you to our new fans! We are so grateful for the wonderful response. We’re looking for as many fans as we can fi nd, so please let a few folks know about us – we’d appreciate it!

Spring and summer are beautiful in Wyoming, and for me, it all begins with a smell. The smell of wet dirt saturated by melting snow, and that bit of difference in the air. That smell stirs my anticipation for gardening, grilling, road trips, bike rides and exploring the outdoors with our children (they love to study insects), daily trips to our local park and best of all, summer festivals.

I was very excited as I began work on this issue – who knew that Wyoming was home to so many unique festivals?! Music, art, rodeo, culinary, outdoors, brewfests, I could go on and on! It was tough to narrow them down to just a few selections for this issue. I am excited to see that we have plenty to talk about in years to come!

When you’re planning your travels for this summer, take some time to consider what you can fi nd in our great state. Visit a favorite location, or check out somewhere new! When was the last time you visited the Oregon Trail wagon ruts? Sinks Canyon? The Big Horns? Flaming Gorge? The Tetons? Explore the wonders in your own backyard – or, go back and rediscover your memories!

Whether you enjoy a cold microbrew in the summer like our brew expert Tim Harland from Snake River Brewery in Jackson, a great grilled masterpiece like our agriculture columnist Jim Waggoner in Laramie, fi shing, camping, a good hike or a fun rodeo, you can fi nd your summer fun in Wyoming -- a place where summer means instant excitement and adventure! ‘Til next time,

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the | Contributors

Keith Turbitt of Cheyenne incorporates his uniquely artistic vision and years of experience and study to

create stunning photographic art for his clients. Providing southeast Wyoming and Northern

Colorado his expertise in wedding, senior, and family portrait photography, Keith captures the complex emotions, personalities and relationships unique

to each client. Visit www.shutter-vision.com and experience Keith’s vision for yourself.

Rick Gibson of Casper has covered Wyoming capturing wedding, family, senior, special event and

landscape photography for over 18 years. Rick works closely with his clients to ensure their needs are met, and is

known for his friendly and approachable nature. See Rick’s work at www.photosbyrick1.com.

Stephanie Cooley of Laramie has recently begun taking her photography to the next level. When not teaching fi rst graders, she enjoys capturing life’s real moments through her lens and sharing life deeply with those around her. She is currently taking clients for seniors, family settings, newborns, etc. She is also creating invitations, announcements and more! Feel free to contact her at [email protected].

Amanda Hansen of Rock Springs Amanda Hansen Photography specializes in the custom portraiture of newborns, infants, children, and families – she would love to capture your moments. Amanda’s studio is located in Historic Downtown Rock Springs. Visit www.ahansenphoto.com for more informationand to view Amanda’s stunning galleries.

Kristy Cardinal of Lander uses her background in photojournalism to capture emotion and tell a story in her pictures. With over a decade of experience, Kristy brings her skill in wedding, senior, children and family portrait photography to the Wind River area. Visit www.kristycardinalphotography.com to

view her gallery.


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WLM | Business

When you choose First Comes Love, you are selecting more than a formal wear boutique. You are choosing a friendly Wyoming company, rich in expertise and information. Their outgoing, caring nature will help you truly enjoy your experience. They are excited to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.

By Kati HimePhotography by Amanda Hansen

FIRST COMES LOVE & � e Messy Moose

alk in the door of First Comes Love in Rock Springs, and you discover not only bridal and

formal wear, but endless information and a staff ready to help you in every way possible. “At First Comes Love, our motto is ‘We Provide Everything but the Bride & Groom!’” says owner Sonya Plemel. In business for 15 years, First Comes Love offers formal wear to cover any occasion.

“We offer wedding gowns; bridesmaid, fl ower girl and mothers’ dresses; and prom and quinceneara dresses,” Sonya says. First Comes Love also offers a

tuxedo rental service, including formal shoes. When purchasing a bridal gown, First Comes Love is there to help brides fi nd that perfect dress – and then they will help you keep it for the future with their Wedding Gown Preservation services.

Formal wear is not the only product offered by First Comes Love. Find your perfect accessories and decorations, even unique gift baskets. Invitations are available from First Comes Love, including graduation announcements. Sonya and her team have their fi nger on the pulse of Sweetwater County, and can offer you recommendations on everything from photography to limos. They genuinely care about your experience, and are ready and happy to help you in any way possible. With an experienced team, including a seamstress, Sonya provides the fi nest care to her customers.

Our sister publication, Wyoming Weddings, encourages Wyoming couples to check out what our great state has to offer when it comes to planning their wedding. At First Comes Love, they believe in this as well, and are well-connected with business people in Sweetwater County. Their care for their community is as genuine as their care for their customers, and they strive to work with and promote their fellow local business owners.

Owner Sonya Plemel combines friendly service with a local fl avor at First Comes Love.

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WLM | BusinessOf course, after the wedding of your dreams comes creating the home of your dreams. Families build and lives change, but throughout it all, our home is our center point and the place where we can fi nd comfort at the end of the day. For families and homes at all stages of life, visit The Messy Moose Gift Shoppe, at 422 S. Main St. in Rock Springs. Right around the block from First Comes Love, The Messy Moose offers a variety of services as well as décor for the entire home. Their wide variety of gifts fi t all genders, ages and occasions. Their diverse selection features such recognizable names as Lenox, Boyds Bears and Willow Tree. Find candles, cookie jars and canisters, fun fuzzy

slippers, picture frames and baby gifts – even specialty BBQ sauces and mustards! With special orders and layaway available, owner Jennifer Kinser aims to make her customers’ dreams a reality.

Kinser, a new Rock Springs entrepreneur, opened her shop in November of 2009. Her family-owned and operated business is the result of Kinser’s dream to create a high-quality, diverse gift shop. Kinser enjoys providing special features to her shop, such as a year-round Christmas room featuring a fun collection of Department 56 Christmas Village fi gurines. Her enthusiasm is catching, and she takes pride in promoting local businesses. Jennifer and Sonya both enjoy working with brides; Jennifer offers a bridal registry for unique home items and gifts, and is able to assist new homeowners with decorating advice.

For unique items, personal service and professional assistance in a friendly hometown environment, First Comes Love and The Messy Moose Gift Shoppe in Rock Springs offer a win-win combination.

New entrepreneur Jennifer Kinser provides fun gift items at The Messy Moose.

Fun home décor and gifts are available at The Messy Moose, including bridal registries and decorating advice

contactFirst Comes LoveFirst Comes Love421 Broadway St.

Rock Springs307-382-6479

The Messy MooseThe Messy Moose

422 S. Main St.Rock Springs

307-382-2430


rilling season is just around the corner and many grillers are anticipating the fl avor and enjoyment of consuming properly grilled 1 ½” thick juicy medium-rare beef steaks. BUT, think out of the box! How about a nice 1 ½” thick juicy boneless pork chop grilled to just

past the pink stage? If you like something more along the lines of fi nger food, try grilling a slab of baby back pork ribs, St. Louis style pork ribs, or beef back ribs. Add your own personal touch to ribs by basting with your favorite barbeque sauce during grilling. The ribs will be done when the rib bones can easily be separated from the meat. Serve your guests this outstanding entrée that can be eaten as fi nger food … you will need plenty of napkins!

Be adventurous - enjoy grilled lamb chops served slightly pink and fl avored with your best meat rub. For a real change, try grilling a rack of lamb.

To be really creative, how about a prime rib roast, pork, lamb or beef tenderloin roast, or a leg of lamb? These larger meat cuts work very well on the grill, but need to be cooked slower and at a lower temperature for a longer period of time than traditional grilled meat cuts. Fish and poultry

also grill well.

You can liven up a plain hamburger by placing green chili on top of the burger shortly before it is removed from the grill. Cover the green chili with a slice or two of your favorite cheese. When the cheese melts it’s ready to eat. For a change of pace, replace the ground beef with ground lamb, ground goat, or ground pork. Season with your special fl avorings, grill and enjoy!

Prepare your side dishes while your meat is cooking. Corn on the cob, baked potatoes,

grilled asparagus, grilled green beans, (you get the idea -- use your imagination!) all lend themselves well to grilling, thus keeping the summer fun outside, where it belongs.

Don’t forget dessert. Grilled fruits are a wonderful way to top off your special meal. Fruits such as apples, pears and pineapple are easier to grill than softer fruits such as peaches.

Wyoming summers are perfect for grilling, so make the most of your time outside and be sure to expand your horizons – try grilling something new and different this summer!

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by Jim Waggoner

James Waggoner grew up in a small town south of Albuquerque, NM. Growing up, James was involved with his parents in a small family-owned livestock operation. He was very active in FFA, holding offi ces at the local, district and state levels. James received the American Farmer Degree from the National FFA Organization. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a B.S. (1970) and M.S. (1972) in Range Livestock Management and Production, and received his Ph.D. in 1975 from the University of Illinois in Beef Cattle Management and Nutrition with a minor in Agronomy (Forage Production). Following graduation James took a position at the University of Wyoming in the Animal Science Department; in 1994 he transferred to the Department of Range Management.

During his tenure at UW, he has been involved in teaching, research and extension in animal nutrition, management, production and behavior. A Certifi ed Range Professional, member of the American College of Nutrition, Certifi ed Professional Animal Scientist, and Certifi ed Mediator, James is also an entrepreneur. The last 26 years he has been involved with his wife (Sue) and two sons (Bill and John and their families) in a livestock operation (Wags Livestock) in the Laramie area. They specialize in producing high quality natural beef, lamb, pork and goat that they merchandise through Farmer’s Markets and a local food co-op.

What’s on the Grill?


imply stated, brewing beer is an art. Sure, there’s methodology to making beer which is described in detail below, but like a great jazz musician who can improvise based on his or her knowledge of music, brewers use their understanding of the

interplay between ingredients and knowledge of the brewing process to create their fi nal masterpiece. Brewing beer requires three basic processes: mashing, boiling and fermenting. The fi rst two generally occur on the same day while fermenting lasts from one to several weeks.

MASHING: This process, which lasts from two to fi ve hours, extracts fermentable sugars and other important compounds from the malt. First, the malt is coarsely ground and mixed with warm water and allowed to sit at a designated temperature, whereby a natural occurring enzymatic process converts the grain starches to sugar. This sugar water (called wort) is drained off and collected while the grains are continued to be doused with fresh, hot water (akin to your coffee maker) to extract as much of the sugars as possible.

BOILING: The wort, or unfermented beer produced from the mash, is boiled in the kettle for usually one to two hours. During the boil, hops are added at various times in order to impart the bitterness, fl avor and aroma profi les that the brewer desires. At the end of the boil, the wort is separated from the hops and chilled, usually through a heat exchanger to prepare it for fermentation.

FERMENTATION: This is where the magic happens! Brewers yeast, whether it be ale, lager or an alternate yeast strain, is added to the wort to initiate the fermentation that will convert it to beer. Fermentation is the process where the single celled yeast organisms digest the sugars, converting them to carbon dioxide and alcohol while imparting subtle fl avors as well. Ales ferment from fi ve to 10 days at temperatures of 60 to 70 ‘F while lagers generally take longer fermenting at around 50 ‘F and then stored cold (lagered) at around 35 ‘F.

At the end of fermentation, the beer is usually fi ltered and carbonated, then packaged for serving or delivery.

Now that you understand the process of making beer, when in Wyoming be sure to look up a brewpub, pull up a bar stool and follow your own process of enjoying a fresh, locally made microbrew…and be sure to thank the artist who made it!

Next Issue: Ales versus Lagers - Tim Harland has over 15 years experience in brewing, marketing and consuming of micro-brews and is a contributing columnist for the Rocky Mountain Brewing News. Beer questions can be directed to Tim at [email protected] or [email protected].

Snake River Brewing Company, located in Jackson Hole, is nestled beneath the towering Teton Mountain Range and along the great Snake River. Opening in March of 1994, it is the oldest and largest microbrewery and brewpub in Wyoming. The brewery creates 5,000 barrels of internationally acclaimed beers, 4,000 for package sales while 1,000 are sold through the taps in the brewpub. Enjoy hand-crafted cuisine in the pub from 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM daily, with $7 lunch selections until 3 PM. Happy hours run from 4-6 PM daily. The family-owned business treats every drop of brew like one of their children: born, aged and nurtured to perfection before entering the great big world out there. With 26 medals from the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) and ten medals from the World Beer Cup, the Snake River Brewery is the most award-winning microbrewery in America since opening in 1994. In 2000 and 2001, they received the Small Brewery of the Year and Brewmaster of the Year (Chris Erickson) at the GABF, an honor no other microbrewery has repeated. Enjoy their four “Flagship Beers:” Snake River Pale Ale (light), Snake River Lager (amber), OB-1 Organic Ale (amber) and Snake River Zonker Stout (dark). Try their 25 different seasonal brews and other novel creations, and discover just why Snake River Brewery is a celebrated Wyoming tradition!

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by Tim Harland, VP of Sales & Marketing

� e Beer Made Here � e Brewing Process

“Beer does not make itself properly by itself. It takes an element of

mystery and of things that no one can understand”

- Fritz Maytag, Anchor Brewing

� e Brewing Process


ummer is a great time to seek out new wine adventures. Whether you visit local and regional wineries during your travels, attend a

wine festival, or just look for some new wines at your local wine shop, summer is a great time to explore the world of wine. To arm you with the necessary tools and know how, here are some simple wine tips to help you get the most of your wine experience.

Sip #1 – Label Lowdown – The label is much more than just a pretty face. The label offers insight to the wine’s origin, alcohol content, tasting notes and pairing tips. It’s fi ne to buy for that cool label, just don’t forget about the wealth of information on the label. You’ll be educated on the wine before ever opening it.

Sip #2 – Wine 101 – Learn the four S’s of wine tasting: Sight, Swirl, Smell and Sip (chugging and gulping didn’t make the list). Learning and implementing these simple steps will help you savor and focus on the nuances of the wine. These steps create an adventure in every wine you try. As you learn more about wines, you’ll soon be looking to savor and explore every different wine under the sun. Don’t worry, though. Using these steps won’t turn you into a wine snob or make you take on a foreign accent. These steps will make you more aware of the endless wine adventures waiting for you in every bottle (and there are a few bottles of wine out there!). Thank me for making you a seasoned wine expert anytime. Now get to tasting exploring!

Sip #3 Summer Pairings – It is hard to have a hard and fast rule when it comes to the perfect summer wine. Of course light and fruitier wines are always a hit on those hot summer days. Blush or Rose’ wines are

versatile, refreshing and easy to enjoy with many situations. Wine can be paired with even the simplest of summer foods, so don’t be afraid to break out the wine at your next gathering.

Sip #4 – Grill, baby Grill! - Don’t be afraid to experiment with all the great local foods, fruits and produce of summer. Try grilling pineapple, salad greens and everything you can get your hands on. The smokiness and natural fl avors will bring out new fl avor profi les and tastes in foods that you could never imagine. The grill creates endless wine pairing combinations as well. Try and seek new wine pairings with all your great grilled creations.

Sip #5 – Seek the Wine! – While on the road this summer, make sure to research and fi nd some local wineries along your travels. Every state now boasts a winery and it is a great way to experience local agriculture and to try new wine varieties and fl avors. So no matter where your travels take you, there’s a wine adventure waiting for you.

Have a great summer season. If you’re in our neck of the woods, stop by our winery for a fi rst hand lesson on wine tasting or take advantage of our custom labels for weddings, reunions, or that special event. Visit our Wyo Wine-O Blog for more detailed sips and tips. The more you know, the more you’ll enjoy that glass of wine.

Until next time, Cheers!

Patrick Zimmerer is owner and operator of Table Mountain Vineyards & Winery in Huntley, WY. Patrick is a fourth generation Wyoming Native and has a

strong passion for Wyoming Agriculture and Wyoming businesses. Patrick also has a passion for locally made products and all things booze. To learn more about Patrick including his blog and posts, visit www.TableMountainVineyards.com or fi nd him on Twitter @tmvwinery.

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by Patrick Zimmerer

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pring is a battle of weather systems in Wyoming. Winter is losing its grip on the land while summer is on the horizon gently and slowly moving in. Entertaining house guests these next few months can develop quick thinking for alternate plans. A picnic lunch in the wilderness can

easily be offset by frolicking weather systems, becoming a picnic by the freshly started pellet stove. This is when it is crucial to know interesting, off the beaten track activities to entertain those visiting friends.

Wyoming is full of wonderful tales of the Wild West. Read up on your city prior to the arrival of your guest and give them a tour of the town with a history commentary. Great resources are your local library, Main Street Program, and tourism board. Start posing questions about your town to everyone. Business owners in historic downtowns traditionally have interesting, historic, stories to share. Many times postal workers and grocery store clerks have a plethora of information about the town. Folks who have lived all their life in one town can learn something new about the past or current life of the town just by asking questions. Even if all the information that is gleaned is not shared, you will have a greater sense of appreciation of your town.

Wyoming also has quite a bit of cultural aspects. Art exhibits of local artists are quick and easy entertainment. Theater productions and concerts are fantastic ways to give your guest a feel of the community. Often these events need more planning as they tend to sell out quickly. Live music at a local coffee house or club is a splendid way to end a day of exploring Wyoming’s cultured side.

If your guests will be on their own during the day, leave them a basket of activities they can do on their own such as a pass to a local gym, or a gift certifi cate for a manicure. A map of the town with some helpful locations highlighted would be treasured. Let them know of a few places for lunch, hours of operation for the museums in the area, or a walking path for a quick hike; mark these areas on the map. Give them an estimated time of your return.

Wyoming has many outdoor delights. Spring tends to remind us that we also have delightful inside activities to partake of. We show our remarkable Wyoming hospitality when we plan a trip for our guests that will be a memorable, albeit impromptu, indoor trip. That of course is priceless.

Cyndi Martin is the owner of The Copper Kettle gourmet kitchen store in historic downtown Laramie. Her days are fi lled with fi nding interesting tools for the store, making espresso for guests to the coffee loft and planning cooking classes for the store kitchen. Her evenings are fi lled with lively entertainment complements of her husband, three growing children and two dogs. A love for the outdoors and a caring community brought Cyndi and her family to Laramie fi ve years ago.

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by Cyndi Martin Wyoming Hospitality during indeterminate weather

interesting tools for the store, making espresso for guests to the coffee loft and planning cooking classes for the store kitchen. Her evenings are fi lled with lively entertainment


or physicians Sandra Surbrugg and Bob Prentice of Cheyenne, art is a refl ection of their unique personalities. Adventurous and outgoing, their collection refl ects their world travels: Asian

screens, unique sculptures, even a pair of life-sized metal humans from Paris. When it came to designing their dream home, a home that showcased their collection was equally as important as a home that was a work of art itself.

Their inspiration was discovered upon a trip to the Denver Parade of Homes. The home, titled “Circle of Life,” instantly spoke to Sandra and Bob. They hired its designer, Denver Interior Designer Jill Pfeiffer, to create their home. According to Jill, the inspiration home gained its name from “several striking circular and/or curved architectural elements.” Maintaining the inspiration home’s curved elements while creating a unique refl ection of Sandra and Bob became one of the key factors of the project.

Jill supervised the 10,000 square foot project from beginning to end, calculating all of the details from concept to completion. Jill designed all of the custom millwork in addition to overseeing the selection and obtaining of all furniture, fi xtures and equipment.

Bob and Sandra shared with Jill that they admired a contemporary style. Creating a contemporary home that evoked Bob and Sandra’s warm and

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inviting personality became Jill’s goal. Jill says, “More often than not, contemporary comes with the connotation of being cold, distant and minimalistic. While Bob and Sandra wanted a contemporary home, they also desired a warm space; here the challenge was born to create a contemporary home that warmed the soul.”

Besides style, warmth and art, the home needed to mold around Sandra and Bob’s lifestyle. With grown children that visit often and a joy of entertaining, the home needed to accommodate a large crowd as easily as it would accommodate two people. “The essence of the home came from the composition of the spaces within,” Jill says. Tranquil spaces include a cozy spa for Bob and Sandra, and a sunroom that transitions seamlessly to the outdoors. The large kitchen and living room upstairs work with the wine cellar and bar downstairs to accommodate social gatherings and frivolity. “Put all of this together and you get a one-of-a-kind home in a beautiful setting,” Jill shares.

To create the home, Jill relied heavily upon the input of the homeowners. “I always solicit input from the homeowners regarding personal preferences and tastes so that the end result is a refl ection of them,” she says. The happy surprise for Jill was the harmonious way in which Bob and Sandra work together, as well as with her. “Let me start by saying Sandra and Bob are “dream clients” for any designer,” she says. “Not only were they delightful to work with, but they are knowledgeable, decisive, open minded and willing to spend the money necessary to achieve the desired result.”

This proved to make shopping trips a happy experience for all. Many

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Unique personalities blend harmoniously with professional design to create a Cheyenne home with warmth

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WLM | Hometimes, one look at a table, rug or kitchen fi xture was all they needed to know it would be perfect in the home. “They both possess a good sense of color and texture and they know what they like,” Jill says. “They were very involved in many of the practical and aesthetic design decisions, sometimes putting their personal stamp on a space and other times leaving decisions to me.”

The home, completed in 2008, is a dream home designed to accommodate Bob and Sandra’s active lifestyle, as well as

grow with them. Equipped with an elevator, the home is prepared for any future diffi culties stairs may present them. Upon stepping into the entryway, one is greeted by cherry wood fl oors, featuring a unique wood tile decorative inlay. A colorful mosaic horse, purchased in St. Helena, CA, receives guests jauntily. To the left, a formal dining room features transitional artwork and crystal ball chandeliers. Straight ahead lies an inviting, contemporary living room, fl anked by a

remote-controlled fi replace and plush furnishings.

The massive, gourmet kitchen is also housed on the main fl oor, with an eat-in area, bar and butler’s pantry. The Sub-Zero appliances are the envy of every well-seasoned chef, as is the KWC Water Station. A round, stainless work of art, the station stands independently and features a sliding work surface that exposes a variety of kitchen elements underneath, as well as its own faucet and drain

CLOCKWISE from TOP LEFT: The large, contemporary kitchen welcomes a crowd or a romantic dinner for two; the living room features beloved works of art; artistic elements in a variety of textures compliment the home.


Jill Pfeiffer has been a professional interior designer and architectural consultant for more than 20 years.

A highly experienced designer of interiors, custom furniture, doors, casework and light fi xtures, Jill also has

deep knowledge of architectural and construction processes and is integrally involved in projects involving

new construction, remodeling or additions. Jill works closely with homeowners to create unique, compelling

designs that are beautiful, innovative, functional, and refl ect the client’s personal tastes and vision. Ideally,

she becomes involved with a project at conception and remains engaged until completion, taking care along

the way to thoroughly understand and then translate the client’s preferences and functional requirements

into unique, one-of-a-kind designs with an emphasis on custom features. Jill strives to ensure an excellent

customer experience, a unique and beautiful design outcome, and a project that is completed on time and

on budget. She holds an interior design degree from Colorado State University.

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system. “Bob saw this on a shopping trip,” Jill shares. “One look and he knew he had to have one in their kitchen.”

Also on the main fl oor is the luxurious master suite, which combines dual walk-in closets, master bedroom and bath. The use of curved elements is especially focused in the master bath, where a curved wall of glass block frames the cavernous shower, and fl owing, curved steps lead to a round spa bathtub. Tile in a mixture of grays and browns echo the warm mixture of taupe, slate blue and cranberry in the bedroom; a glass fi replace can be viewed from both bedroom and bath, creating a visual link between the two rooms. A custom upholstered taupe wall accentuates the padded headboard in the bedroom, a favorite piece of Sandra and Bob’s from their previous home. In one of the two walk-in closets, a stacking laundry set makes a cumbersome chore a breeze. This set joins a second laundry set in the utility room off the kitchen upstairs.

The lower level, decked in a warm combination of reds, browns and taupe, is accessed via the artistic, circular staircase. A central element of the “Circle of Life” inspiration home in Denver, custom designs include the stair’s railing and large, helical light fi xture that provides a unifying element between the upper and lower levels. The artistic light fi xture is studded with multiple individual lights and “cascades from the fi rst fl oor ceiling all the way down to the lower level,” according to Jill. Behind the staircase, the curved wall space is covered in stone and features nooks for favorite works of art.

Once downstairs, a curved bar, accented by curved LED and low-voltage track lighting, frames a custom-designed wine cellar. The wine cellar “is a direct result of their love of France and Italy,” Jill shares. Bob researched and designed the space himself. “We then covered the face of the bar and the wine cellar’s exterior wall in leather,” Jill says. The leather “tied the room in with the cherry wood fl oors in the upper level,” she adds.

A cozy TV room with cushy sectional and warm red tones invites one to curl up with a good movie and a blanket on cold, snowy days. Track lighting along the ceiling echoes the design of the circular, staircase light fi xture, snaking along in a curved pattern. Three guest bedrooms with en suite baths provide comfortable accommodations for visitors. Each guest suite features unique colors and textures, with the powder rooms following suit. In the downstairs, “Bob’s Powder Room” is accentuated with wood-grain tile in browns and blacks and modern fi xtures.

The downstairs is completed by a sunroom off the patio. With its own fi replace and unique furnishings, including an invitingly soft rug, the space merges into the home’s distinctive outdoor fi xtures. A fountain, patio, and multiple decks provide views of the northern Cheyenne landscape, including surrounding artistic homes and the golden prairie. A stone exterior, stone entrance pillars and warm wood garage doors compliment this Wyoming home, built in a state studded with wood, stone and other natural beauty.

For Sandra and Bob, this home is a dream come true. “We love our home, and loved working with Jill,” Sandra says. For Jill, the experience created a life-long friendship and professional relationship with Sandra and Bob. With attention to her clients’ desires and love of art, Jill worked harmoniously with Sandra and Bob to create a true architectural masterpiece.

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ow do you display photos in your home? Do you have a few outdated pictures stuck here and there? Or an entire wall dedicated to every portrait ever taken in your family, complete with mismatched frames? Use your pictures to make a statement in your home

and draw attention to your unique life and your great knack at decorating!

Start by grouping pictures of a specifi c theme or event. Try putting together a few pictures of your wedding and, if you have them, of your parents’ and grandparents’ weddings! Group photos of the great vacation you last took and rotate them out for each new adventure you take! Use collage frames to group pictures of children. Even a grouping of special pets or wildlife makes an eye-catching display.

Maybe you have access to your family’s historical photos—these are great to put up as statement pieces. You can give new life to precious history!

There are lots of simple ways to make these groupings more appealing. Always hang pictures at eye-level so they stand out in each room. If your frames are all different colors and styles, you can easily spray paint what you already have so the frames are all the same color. If you have the resources, you can re-print groupings of pictures all in black and white or buy matching frames in order to make a cohesive design.

If your style is simple, mat a few of your favorite photos in distinct frames as your statement pieces. If you like a busier style, use an assortment of frame sizes and designs but try to keep the colors and style of pictures based on a theme (black and white pictures with bold frames, color photos in chrome frames). Try not to mix styles in one grouping (ie: black and white and color pictures in the same grouping or collage) but let your personality come through in choice and theme.

These simple ideas will draw attention to your wonderful collection of pictures and not only be a statement in your home but a fun conversation starter!

Carrie Poledna is a Laramie, WY native now residing in Cheyenne with her husband, Kevin, and two young children. She is a lifelong student of the arts and has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from UW. Carrie spends her free time working on a variety of crafts, home projects, reading, researching the family tree, playing the piano and volunteering at the local crisis pregnancy

center. Her latest interest is in digital photography and her favorite subjects, Allison and Andrew, keep her very busy! If you want to discuss more decorating ideas or any other artsy projects, email Carrie at [email protected]

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Wes Hiser, MD, FACC, Cardiologist, is board certifi ed in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, with an additional qualifi cation in interventional cardiology. Dr. Hiser received his medical degree from Ohio State University.

Robert Novick, MD, FACC, Cardiologist, is board certifi ed in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, with an additional qualifi cation in interventional cardiology. Dr. Novick received his medical degree from the University of Illinois.

Allan Wicks, MD, FACC, Cardiologist, is board certifi ed in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Wicks received his medical degree from Temple University.

John Pickrell, MD, FACC, Cardiologist, is board certifi ed in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Pickrell received his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine.

Michael Skaf, MD, Cardiologist, is board certifi ed in internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, cardiovascular disease and echocardiography. Dr. Skaf received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut.

Adrian Fluture, MD, Cardiologist, is board certifi ed in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Fluture received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timisoara, Romania.

Curtis Li, MD, Cardiologist, is board certifi ed in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Li received his medical degree from the University of Southern California.

A. Louis Steplock, Jr. MD, FACS, Cardiac Surgeon, is a board certifi ed cardiothoracic surgeon. He is certifi ed by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Steplock received his medical degree from Tulane University.

Eric Munoz, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, is a board certifi ed cardiothoracic surgeon. He is certifi ed by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Munoz received his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine.

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ardiovascular disease remains a chief concern in modern America. Heart attacks or “myocardial infarctions” are caused by blockage of the arteries that supply blood fl ow to

the muscular tissues of the heart. When blood fl ow is blocked, oxygen cannot be delivered to the heart muscle (myocardia) and the tissue is damaged. Opening the blocked artery(ies) and restoring blood fl ow in a timely manner is essential in heart attack care and is an area of strength at Heart Center of Wyoming. The center ranks within the top ten percent in the nation in “Door to Balloon Time.” This is a measurement of the time that occurs from when a patient with a heart attack enters the emergency department door to when the blood fl ow is restored to the blocked artery(ies) causing the heart attack. The surgical procedure used to restore fl ow is an angioplasty, where a tiny balloon is inserted into the blocked artery and infl ated.

At Heart Center of Wyoming, their impressive Door to Balloon Time rank means that over 97% of patients move from emergency department door to restoration of blood to the blocked artery within 90 minutes. This exceeds the national average.

John Pickrell, MD, FACC, Board Certifi ed Cardiologist, attributes the success of the center’s Door to Balloon Time to a combination of factors. First, Casper’s Wyoming Medical Center is conveniently located within a few minutes’ drive from many parts of the community. “Patients in Casper are within close proximity to the hospital, with an average of seven minutes travel time,” Dr. Pickrell says.

Even with close proximity to the hospital, optimal heart attack care requires knowledgeable, effi cient responders to expedite care. The success of the center’s Door to Balloon Time requires teamwork between the cardiologists, emergency department physicians and staff as well as fi rst responders. “The emergency department and EMTs recognize a heart attack, and communicate well through the system,” Dr. Pickrell shares.

When experiencing a heart attack, dialing 911 is an important step. “People think they can have a family member or friend drive them to the emergency room rather than dialing 911 and being transported by ambulance,” Dr. Pickrell says. “The important thing is to be around professionals who can monitor you, and be able to provide you a shock if your heart arrests (stops beating) en route to the hospital. Family members and friends are not able to provide this level of care if something were to happen en route to the hospital.”

Recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack is also important. “Many people describe the feeling of chest heaviness or pressure, and this can occur on either side of the chest,” Dr. Pickrell explains. Many people confuse their symptoms with heart burn. “Pain in the arm, neck or jaw is common, as is sweating and shortness of breath. Sometimes the symptoms can be fairly subtle,” he adds.

Dr. Pickrell encourages a healthy diet, exercise and regular communication with your physician to promote optimal wellness. Other heart conditions that require a physician’s care include atherosclerosis (fatty material that hardens the arteries and causes blockage); syncope, or fainting; and atrial fi brillation (a common heart rhythm disorder).

In 1999, Dr. Randall K. Wolf began development of a revolutionary new method of treating atrial fi brillation (AF), caused by an abnormal electrical pattern in the heart. The Wolf Mini-Maze procedure utilizes two procedures: ablation (or burning) of tissue strategically, disrupting the pattern of abnormal electrical waves that cause AF; and removal of the left atrial appendage, a nonfunctional portion of the atrium that can harbor clot formation and subsequent stroke in a patient suffering from AF (www.wolfminimaze.com).

In October of 2006, Eric Munoz, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, and his team at Heart Center of Wyoming were the fi rst in the region to perform

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HEART CENTERof Wyoming

The Heart Center of Wyoming, part of Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, makes saving lives a team effort. The center excels in innovative technology, life-

saving protocols and patient care that involves hospital staff as well as those in the community. The Heart Center of Wyoming combines the services of Casper cardiologists and other professionals who maintain practices outside the center as well.


the minimally invasive procedure. One of only 100 surgeons performing the Wolf Mini-Maze in the country, Dr. Munoz currently remains the only surgeon to provide this treatment in the region.

Dr. Munoz has experienced an impressive success rate with patients experiencing both chronic and sporadic bouts of AF that are candidates for the procedure. “We have experienced a 94% success rate in patients with sporadic rhythm disruption, and an 85.7% success rate in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation,” Dr. Munoz reports.

Chronic atrial fibrillation involves the constant disruption of the heart’s normal rhythm (normal sinus rhythm). Dr. Munoz utilizes a modified Wolf Mini-Maze procedure to treat these patients. “The procedure does involve a longer hospital stay than the traditional Wolf Mini-Maze, but it is a better choice for removing atrial fibrillation in these patients who are candidates for the procedure,” he says.

Correcting the abnormal rhythm pattern caused by atrial fibrillation gives patients a new lease on life. “Patients suffering from atrial fibrillation often find it difficult to exercise, leading to weight gain,” Dr. Munoz says. With a physician’s guidance, patients may restore an ability to live life freely again. As a reduction in risk of clot formation and stroke is a byproduct of the procedure, patients may be able to discontinue their Coumadin, a common anti-coagulant prescribed to help prevent the formation of blood clots. These changes can help patients feel success and an improvement in quality of life, and will vary based on each patient’s individual circumstance. Treatment options vary from person to person and candidacy for the procedure must be determined.

The Heart Center of Wyoming offers satellite clinics in ten locations: Wheatland, Riverton, Rawlins, Lusk, Douglas, Gillette, Buffalo, Worland, Thermopolis and Lander. New evaluations, post-surgical consultations, and echocardiograms are available through the center, in addition to surgical options including the Wolf Mini-Maze procedure and open heart surgery. Heart Center

of Wyoming also utilizes current technology, including a 64-slice CT for cardiac imaging, and gamma camera nuclear medicine imaging.

Consulting with your physician regularly is an essential link in maintaining optimal health. Remember to consult your physician if you have any concerns about your health, and always before beginning an exercise program.

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he concept of strengthening the core involves strengthening the muscles in the abdomen, lower back, and pelvis that lie roughly between the rib cage and the hips. The strength and coordination of these muscles is important not only for sports and fi tness but also for daily

life. Well coordinated core muscle use stabilizes the spine and helps create a fi rm base of support for virtually all movement. These muscles help transfer energy, shift body weight, and control movement.

All the parts of your body are connected to one another, directly or indirectly. Think of it as a chain of connections. Imagine a chain starting at your foot and running through your ankle, calf, knee, thigh, and hip to your pelvis and spine. This is called the kinetic chain, and it means that moving one part of your body can affect another body part. Your trunk is where the kinetic chains come together. Core stabilization is the general term for how the muscles of your trunk keep your spine and body stable. If your core muscles are strong and they contract when they should your posture is better, your body is balanced, your movement is more effi cient and powerful, and your risk of injury is decreased.

Of all the exercises you can do, exercises for core stability are perhaps the most important to master because they set the foundation for effi cient movement throughout the body. The key to core stabilization is learning to use the deep muscles of your trunk. It’s more important that you do core stabilization exercises correctly, than that you do a lot of them. For that reason I advise supervised instruction to develop correct form and technique. It is my opinion that there is a tendency to focus too much on the abdominal and lower back muscles and neglect the pelvic and hip muscles, which also play a crucial role in stabilizing the body during activity. Types of programs range from doctor prescribed stabilization programs to personal training sessions and gym workouts which include Pilates, yoga and abdominal routines.

Exercises for core stabilization should be part of every conditioning program, along with fl exibility, strength, and aerobic training. By incorporating core strength and stability training into our exercise programs, we are building a solid foundation for our bodies to look, feel and function better.

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by Dylan N. Milam, DC, CCSP, CSCS

Core TrainingEveryone can benefi t!

Dr. Dylan N. Milam was born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming and graduated with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Wyoming. Following undergraduate studies Dr. Milam attended Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon and earned

his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. After graduating, he practiced in Portland for two years before returning to Laramie and opening a practice. Dr. Milam’s clinical focus, in addition to disorders of the spine and pelvis, is on conservative management of cumulative trauma disorders, sports medicine and functional progressive rehabilitation. Dr. Milam is a Certifi ed Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is a Certifi ed Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP), which consists of extra training in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries. He is currently working towards his Diplomate through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.


aving a baby seems like the most natural thing in the world. But sometimes, things just don’t work out as planned, and a much-wanted pregnancy just doesn’t occur. Primary Infertility is the term used to describe a couple that has never been able to conceive a

baby, despite trying for a minimum of one year. The causes of infertility include a wide range of physical and hormonal factors, but there is now more reason for hope than ever before. Thanks to recent advances in medicine, physicians are having much better success in diagnosing the cause of infertility, increasing the chances of overcoming the problem and successfully conceiving.

Patience is an important quality for couples just starting the process of conceiving, as it is normal to try for up to a year before a successful pregnancy occurs. The chances for pregnancy occurring in healthy young couples are only 25% to 30% per month, and those chances decrease as a woman gets older. Peak fertility for a woman occurs in her early 20s, and decreases signifi cantly beyond age 35. After she reaches 40, the likelihood of conceiving diminishes to less than 10% per month.

Age is not the only risk factor for primary infertility. Approximately 40% of all infertility is due to a problem in the male partner. This can include conditions such as retrograde ejaculation, impotence, hormone defi ciency, scarring from sexually transmitted disease or a low sperm count. In 50% to 60% of cases, such infertility is the result of a problem in the female partner. This can include scarring from sexually transmitted disease or endometriosis, ovulation dysfunction, poor nutrition, hormone imbalance, ovarian cysts, pelvic infection, tumor, or transport system abnormality from the cervix through the fallopian tubes. In a smaller percentage of cases, infertility is the result of contributing factors from both partners, or by no cause that can be identifi ed.

The good news is that now a clear cause can be determined for about 85% to 90% of infertile couples, and with appropriate therapy (not including advanced techniques, such as in vitro fertilization), pregnancy can occur in over half of those cases. Even without any treatment, 15% to 20% of couples previously diagnosed as infertile will eventually become pregnant.

If you need additional information about primary infertility or treatment options, ask your physician.

Sometimes getting to “and baby makes three…” is harder than it sounds.

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by Travis D. Klingler, MD

Women’s Health

Travis D. Klingler, MD

has been in private practice

since 2002. He attended

Creighton Medical

School and completed his

residency at the University

of Kansas School of

Medicine - Wichita. He

currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at

the University of Washington School of Medicine -

WWAMI program.

Dr. Klingler enjoys life in Laramie with his wife and

fi ve children. He currently practices with Laramie

Physicians for Women, where his special interests

include Minimally Invasive Surgery and Advanced

Laparoscopic Procedures. For more information on

infertility and treatment options, contact Laramie

Physicians for Women at 307-745-8991.


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children. Engaging the senses helps embed that education: sights, smells, the feel of objects, even sounds, create a visceral connection. Meeting the individuals who created the items on display provides a palpable understanding of agriculture and its impact upon our society, as well as an opportunity to learn the importance of supporting the local economy. Selecting items to take home and helping to use them in a family meal brings the experience full circle. Helping select and prepare the meal can interest children in expanding their culinary horizons and trying new foods.

The Wyoming Farmers Marketing Association (WFMA) is “committed to promoting Wyoming’s farmers’ markets and local food producers through education, advocacy and networking” (www.wyomingfarmersmarkets.org). Visit WFMA’s site for a description of their goals, as well as information on forming a market in your community. See the box on p. 25 for a list of Wyoming farmers’ markets and listed schedule (also available at www.wyomingfarmersmarkets.org). For a fun and educational family activity, visit your nearest Wyoming farmers’ market this summer!

Wyoming locals who have seasonal farmers’ markets look forward to the market season with much anticipation. Wyoming is home to over two dozen farmers’ markets, spanning all corners of the state. Vendors from around the state, as well as surrounding states, offer produce and meat products, breads and pastries, fl owers, even skin care and pet products!

Finding fresh produce in Wyoming is a rarity, and locals make farmers’ markets more than just an opportunity to buy food: live music, art and even public service information can be found at markets throughout the state. The atmosphere is jovial, with locals coming together to shop but also visit with friends and neighbors, as well as the vendors themselves. The markets also offer an opportunity for hands-on nutrition education for Wyoming families.

Eating healthy is a struggle for every family. In our fast-paced society, time is not a luxury that most people have. Finding the space to fi t meal

preparation into our lives is challenging, and can lead to children that are raised without knowledge of cooking. A proper respect for nutrition and a diverse culinary palette are also important to encourage in children as they grow.

With bright colors, inviting stands and a fun atmosphere, a farmers’ market can be the ideal introduction to a culinary education for

FARMERS’ Markets

Wyoming is home to overtwo dozen farmers’ markets, spanning all corners of the state.

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Is there a FARMERS’ MARKET

in your town?Basin Farmers’ Market

Buff alo Farmers’ Market Casper Farmers’ Market

Downtown Casper Community Farmers’ Market Centennial Arts & Farmers’ Market

Cheyenne Farmers’ Market Wyoming Fresh Market – Cheyenne

Cody Farmers’ MarketDouglas Farmers’ Market

WY State Fair Farmers’ Market – DouglasDubois Farmers’ MarketGillette Farmers’ Market

Greybull Farmers’ MarketGreen River Farmers’ Market

Farmers’ Market on the Town Square – Jackson

Lander Farmers’ MarketLaramie Farmers’ Market

Lovell Farmers’ MarketWeston County Farmers’ Market – Newcastle

Pinedale Farmers’ MarketPowell Farmers’ Market

Ranchester Farmers’ MarketRawlins Farmers’ MarketRiverton Farmers’ Market

Rock Springs Farmers’ MarketSheridan Farmers’ Market

Star Valley Farmers’ Market – � ayneGoshen County Master Gardeners Farmers’ Market –

TorringtonUpton Farmers’ Market

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aramie’s Cathedral Home for Children celebrates 100 years of service to youth and families in 2010. Established in

1910 as a children’s home under the direction of Laramie’s Episcopal Church, the fi rst residents were four children who were under the care of their widower father. The children’s home continued the service, and was stationed in Hunter Hall (at 4th & Ivinson in Laramie) until 1970.

Today, the home has a capacity for 80 children and adolescents ranging from the ages of 10 to 21. The facility features cottages for family-style living, as well as an accredited school, awarding graduates high school diplomas. Treatment interventions, individual and family counseling are provided for residents and their families. Substance use/abuse, grief and loss, abuse survival and anger management are just a few of the areas where residents can fi nd support at the home. Children with hearing challenges also live at the home, and have support services available. Each cottage is managed by a Director, and has an on-site clinical therapist as well as round-the-clock staff.

The Mae Olson Education Center is a private educational facility offering year round education. The center is fully accredited through the Wyoming Department of Education, California Department of Education and North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Besides traditional class work, the students have a variety of unique opportunities to learn life skills. The Coffee House Café, located within the educational building, offers students the opportunity to learn customer service, health and hygiene, as well as management skills. The students

play a key role in the daily operations of the café, and serve fellow students and staff with pride. Through the home’s bicycle program, students learn how to repair and tune bikes, as well as the joy of riding. The staff participates in the program as well, riding bikes with the students. The program teaches students to independently manage time and be self-motivated.

The home began its celebrations with style in February, as it hosted a snow sculpting competition at the facility. Teams from Laramie, Wheatland and Ft. Collins participated, including an extra competition for the students themselves. Snow sculpting artist Alison Arnold coached the students in the technique of sculpting, and their creations were talented and delightful. The students took great pride in their creations.

Coordinated by chairs Pennie and Gary Espeland, the event featured a tour of the facility and sculptures. The students were an integral part of the event, assisting with any task they were given. They took pride in the day, and enjoyed a fantastic turn-out. The community was excited for an opportunity to learn more about the home. The home also has activities planned for this August, with more details available on the home’s website, www.cathedralhome.org. For more information, contact Mary Runner at the Cathedral Home for Children in Laramie at 307-745-8997 or e-mail [email protected].

by Kati HimePhotography by Stephanie Cooley

ONE HUNDRED YEARS of Service

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ummertime in Wyoming is arguably the best in the country. We have the best weather, most scenery and best selection of things to do around the state than anyone else can boast. The biggest problem we have is hay fever, allergies and asthma.

Somewhere around 25% of adults and about a third of children suffer from seasonal allergies. From April to October, outdoor pollen causes itchy watery eyes, clear runny nose and sneezing. The light yellow “dust” we see on windshields in the morning and on the edges of puddles is actually millions of pollen grains. If you rub you eyes or nose while you’re outside, you’ll place about half a million grains of pollen in your nose and eyes.

Pollen makes mucus membranes in your nose and eyes release histamine, a chemical that’s responsible for all the clinical symptoms we call hay fever. If you also have asthma, histamine is a potent trigger for symptoms of wheezing, chest cough and diffi culty breathing.

In April and May, Wyoming also gets pollen carried in from other western states on the wind. So even if there’s snow around locally, there’s still some pollen in the air we breathe from other places. Spring brings in grasses and trees pollinating; mid to late summer brings in the weeds, shrubs and other plants. The yellow weeds at the side of the road in late summer are ragweed plants, the most famous cause of hay fever. Many people only have symptoms for a half of the summer, others have diffi culty until our fi rst good frost in October.

All of the over-the-counter and prescription medicines are aimed at blocking the effects of histamine, so as a group are called “antihistamines.” Medicines like Benadryl, Claritin and Zyrtec can be used all summer to treat and prevent seasonal allergies. Often if they’re not enough, physicians can prescribe different medicines like Allegra, nasal steroids and Singulair. They sometimes work differently to help block histamine.

Patients with asthma often need both allergy medicines and supportive asthma medicines during the summer, including inhaled steroids, Singulair and Advair to help control their symptoms. It’s important to remember it is better to control the allergy symptoms than to wait until you’re in trouble breathing to start medicines. Keep your allergies and asthma under control, and spend all summer outside enjoying the best summer any state has to offer.

by Dr. Kent Kleppinger

Allergies and Asthmain the summer

Dr. Kent Kleppinger, “Klep” to his patients, grew up in Casper, Wyoming and graduated with honors from the University of Wyoming. He received his medical degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and completed his Pediatrics Internship and Residency at Oklahoma Children’s

Memorial Hospital in Oklahoma City. Following Residency, he did an additional year of Fellowship training in Ambulatory Pediatrics, where he had extra training in the fi elds of Pediatric Development, Adolescent Medicine and Pulmonary Pediatrics. Dr. Kleppinger has practiced Pediatrics in Laramie since 1985. In January 1999 he opened his current offi ce, Laramie Pediatrics, PC. Dr. Kleppinger is Board Certifi ed in Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Thoracic Society, AAP Section on Child Development and Section on Adolescent Medicine. He is currently the UW Athletics Team Physician, Medical Director to Cathedral Home for Children in Laramie and the Medical Director for WyoTech Student Health.

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By Kati HimePhotography provided by the Golf Club at Devils Tower

THE GOLF CLUBat Devils Tower

ocated in picturesque Hulett, the Golf Club at Devils Tower offers challenging terrain for golf enthusiasts of all levels. The 18-hole, par 72 regulation length course is member owned, and features beautiful views along its 150 acre area, including the nation’s fi rst national monument, Devils Tower. With amenities such as McAvoy’s Restaurant, a fully-

operational clubhouse and pro shop, the Golf Club at Devils Tower combines the experience of championship golf and Wyoming hospitality.

Named one of Golf Digest’s Top Ten in January of 2008, the Golf Club at Devils Tower is the combined effort of course architects Kevin Atkinson and Dick Phelps. Combining challenging terrain with beautiful scenery, the course takes advantage of the “visual mystery of Wyoming’s natural landscape.” (www.devilstowergolf.com)

Father-and-son developers Jim S. and Jim D. Neiman envisioned a community that combined both natural beauty and comfortable living. “A few years back we decided Hulett could use a few things the big cities have. Mostly we’re proud of the things we don’t have – like air pollution, noise, traffi c and endless acres of concrete,” Jim Neiman Sr. says via the course’s website. “But we did want a pro-quality golf course and an airport.”

Part of this dream, the airfi eld, is conveniently located right off of Hole 14 within the Devils Tower Golf Community. With a commute of less than fi ve minutes from runway to fairway, it’s convenient for members to enjoy Wyoming’s beauty. Shuttles are provided to the clubhouse upon request. Visit the course website for an interactive real estate tour and available lots, which offer breathtaking views of the course and surrounding natural beauty.

Follow the interactive golf tour at www.devilstowergolf.com to experience the course for yourself. The course is rated 73.1, with a slope rating of 129 on blue grass and features 7,111 yards of play from the longest tees. The front nine begins with an elevated tee option at the par 5 fi rst, offering a challenging game from the beginning. Water comes into play on four holes, including the 221-yard, par 3 fi fth, which calls for a tee shot over water. The back nine offers many unique and challenging play options, with dramatic views of Devils Tower and a historic cabin at Hole 16. Find an additional challenge at Hole 17, the longest par 4 on the back nine (457 yards from the farthest tee), with large pine trees surrounding the green and falling off in all directions. The course website adds that it “will probably be one of the most diffi cult holes on the entire course, if not in the State of Wyoming.” (www.devilstowergolf.com)

For more information on membership, real estate, etc., contact the Golf Club at Devils Tower at 307-467-5464. In addition to championship golf, discover the hiking, climbing and hunting options the area has to offer. Thousands of people fl ock to Devils Tower in the summer, enjoying the splendor of one of Wyoming’s claims to fame. Create your adventure at Devils Tower this year! WLM

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aturday, June 19 marks the 25th year of the Chugwater Chili Cook-off, and Wyoming’s fl avorful, hometown event, held in quaint Chugwater, WY, is still going strong. The festival sprang

from the spice company bearing the same name, which began in an effort to stimulate Chugwater’s economy. Now held at the Chugwater Town Park, the cook-off will host more than 70 chili cooking contestants from all over the country. Chili cooking will take place throughout the morning and in the afternoon chili tasting will be in full swing for attendees and a pool of confi dential chili judges. At the end of the day, the cook-off winners are announced.

Since the Chugwater Chili Cook-off is also the Wyoming State Championship Chili Cook-off, the winner of the red chili division qualifi es to enter the Terlingua International Chili Championship in Texas. At the Chugwater Chili Cook-off, contestants can enter several divisions including red and green chili, junior chili and salsa divisions. Attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorite chilies and salsas to determine the People’s Choice Awards. Other highly- sought awards include the Greenhorn Award for fi rst-time contestants and Showmanship Division Awards. The competition is fi ery, but there is always room for new cooks.

“There is probably no other cook-off like it,” committee member John Voight says. John, who attended the very fi rst Chugwater Chili Cook-off, says this year’s 25th anniversary event will feature a chili competition, car show, art show, wine tasting and kids’ games. At the fi rst Chugwater Cook-off in 1986, entertainment was provided by Wyoming based country singer Chris

LeDoux. This year, the entertainment tradition will continue with the Jalan Crossland Band, which Voight describes as “the hottest act you can fi nd in the Rocky Mountain region.” Several other Wyoming acts will also perform, including Moe Diggin classic blues rock band from Cheyenne, the Chugwater Band, hula-hoop dancers, Irish Step dancers and the list goes on.

The cook-off is a ticketed event and proceeds will go to these Chugwater non-profi t organizations: Volunteer Fire Department, Ambulance Service, Housing and Economic Development, Historical Unity Group and the Community Center. Participants can partake in chili and salsa tasting, free children’s games, Wyoming wine tasting, an art show, a car show in downtown Chugwater, and vendors selling everything from food and commemorative beer mugs to jewelry and art. Tickets to the Cook Off are $10 per person; ages 12 and under are free. Information and registration available at: www.chugwaterchilicookoff.com, or call Josie (307) 399-0271, or the Chugwater Town Hall (307) 422-3493.

by Amanda Fry and Josie VoightPhotography provided by Chugwater Chili Cook-Off

Onlookers cheer at the Jalapeno Eating Contest.

Chili Cooks give samples of chili during tasting.

The Jalan Crossland Band, entertainment at the 2010 Chugwater Chili Cook-off.

CHUGWATER CHILI COOK-OFFcelebrates 25 years

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ake plans to attend Laramie’s annual celebration of the western lifestyle, Laramie Jubilee Days! Occurring around July 10th, the festival began in 1940 as a celebration of

Wyoming’s Golden Anniversary of Statehood. Known at the time as ‘Equality Days,’ the fi rst event included a large parade, chariot races and a fi ddlers’ contest. In 1941, the name changed to ‘Laramie Jubilee Days’ and was extended to a three day festival. It has since grown to a week-long event enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors annually.

This year, Jubilee Days begins July 3rd with a favorite community celebration, “Freedom Has a Birthday.” A gigantic, patriotic celebration held in Washington Park, the activity attracts thousands of visitors annually, with an antique car show, vendor booths, games for children, great food and live music.

If you’re looking for action-packed rodeo, Jubilee Days offers seven exciting days full of events (see schedule on inside back cover). Cheer on some of the best cowboys and cowgirls in the country, with a great view of the action. Our children love Jubilee Days rodeo! We’re always amazed how the events hold their attention for hours. We enjoy the rodeo as a family because the action is right on our children’s level. It becomes a topic of conversation for weeks afterward.

When it comes to Jubilee Days activities for the family, the entire community participates in the excitement! Historic Downtown Laramie is full of fun for all ages. See the schedule of events (inside back cover). Downtown fun includes the Downtown Laramie Business Association Pancake Breakfast, serving up the best pancakes in the area free of charge. The annual carnival is a highly-anticipated activity, held downtown with rides and games from July 8-11. Wrap up the

week with the annual parade held on July 10th downtown; enjoy music, horses, antique cars and more!

Downtown activities are not only centered around children – adults get to enjoy their share of the fun as well. The annual street dances are held July 8-10 beginning at 9 PM, featuring live music and dancing after the sun goes down. The Downtown Laramie Business Association will host its annual Brew Fest on July 10 from 1-6 PM at the North Depot Park. Sample a variety of brews and great food at this memorable event. The Laramie Boomerang will host a chili cook-off in Downtown Laramie, held Saturday, July 10th beginning at 11:30 AM. Of course, stay for the shopping! From clothing to gifts, home décor to antiques and fantastic University of Wyoming gear, Downtown Laramie offers shopping and dining in a beautiful, historic atmosphere.

Laramie’s celebration of the western lifestyle is symbolized through the Jubilee Days Royalty. A 69-year tradition, the Jubilee Days Queen, Lady-in-Waiting and Princess(es) serve as goodwill ambassadors for the festival. They also extend the goodwill to the state. Find these ladies at events throughout the festival!

When you’re searching for family fun this summer, saddle up for some western fun at Laramie Jubilee Days – we guarantee you’ll see why Laramie residents have loved this time-honored tradition for 70 years!

LARAMIE JUBILEE DAYSCelebration of the Western Lifestyle

by Kati HimePhotography provided by

Laramie Jubilee Days Committee

Clockwise from far left: Patriotism is inspired in all ages; Cowboys saddle up for a fi erce competition at the action-packed rodeos; Mutton Bustin’ events bring out the littlest cowboys and cowgirls; the Jubilee Days Parade is an annual favorite.

ake plans to attend Laramie’s annual

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Pick up your historic tour map today!Laramie Chamber of Commerce800 E. 3rd StreetLaramie, WY 82070www.Laramie.org

Albany County Tourism Board210 Custer StreetLaramie, WY 82070www.VisitLaramie.org

July 3 – Kids Horseshow – Fairgrounds - 9amJuly 3 – Mr. T. Calcutta 101 – Red Barn at the Fair Grounds – 5pm Mr. T. Bull Riding Calcutta – Red Barn at the Fair Grounds – 6pmJuly 4 – Ranch Rodeo – Fairgrounds – 10amJuly 5 – Ranch Roping – Fairgrounds – 10amJuly 6 – Jr. Bull Riding – Fairgrounds – 7pmJuly 7 – Mr. T Bull Riding – Fairgrounds – 7:30pmJuly 8–10 – Carnival – Downtown LaramieJuly 8 – Jalapeño Pepper Flaming Gorge – Downtown-5-8pmJuly 8 – Street Dance- Downtown – Main stage – 8 pmJuly 8–10 – Art Show – Downtown July 9–10 – Street Dances – Downtown – 9pmJuly 9 – Pancake Breakfast – North Depot Park – 6am-9amJuly 9 – Season opener Farmer’s Market – DowntownJuly 9 – Maurice’s Fashion Show – Downtown – Main Stage – 3pmJuly 9 – Ribeye Rodeo (Grillers Contest) – Downtown – 5-7pmJuly 9 – PRCA Slack – Fairgrounds – 7am PRCA Rodeo Pre-show – Fairgrounds – 6:30pm PRCA Rodeo-Fairgrounds-7pmJuly 10 – Jubilee Days Parade – 10am

July 10 – Ranch Horse Competition – Lucky Moon Arena – 10amJuly 10 – Antique Tractor Show – DowntownJuly 10 – Dog Wash & Dog Show – Downtown – 11amJuly 10 – Boomerang Chili Cook-Off Downtown – 11:30am – 1:30pmJuly 10 – Colt’s Dunking Booth – Downtown – NoonJuly 10 – Brewfest – Depot Park – 1pm-6pmJuly 10 – TJ Casey (Cowboy Poet) – Main Stage – Downtown – 2pmJuly 10 – Kowboy Karaoke – Main Stage – Downtown – 4pmJuly 10 – Bed Races – Downtown – 4pmJuly 10 – PRCA Rodeo Pre-show –Fairgrounds – 6:30pm PRCA Rodeo -Fairgrounds- 7pmJuly 11 - PRCA Rodeo Pre-show – Fairgrounds – 1pm PRCA Rodeo – Fairgrounds – 1:30pm

2010 Laramie Jubilee Days Activities


Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine Summer 2010

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