Livability Gillette, WY 2014

GILLETTE
livability.com/gillette
WRIGHT AND CAMPBELL COUNTY, WY
OIL RICH
Campbell County is the Energy Capital of the Nation
Children Welcome
From education to sports to just plain fun, Campbell County caters to kids
2014 | SPONSORED BY THE CAMPBELL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
YOU CAN TAKE IT WITH YOU

GILLET TE
ette livability.com/gill
Haycreek Golf Course
WRIGHT AN
D CAMPBELL
COUNTY, WY
H OIL RICnty is the
Campbell Cou of the Nation Energy Capital
Children Welcome
on to sports ll From educati fun, Campbe to just plain to kids County caters
SORED 2014 | SPON OF COMM ERCE TY CHAM BER BELL COUN BY THE CAMP
Read the digital edition on your tablet or phone. Click on links within articles for even more information.
Wright Boulevard High-paying mineral industry jobs Quality education for your children Located in the heart of Powder River Basin Wright Visitor Center
SHARE
Share the magazine on social media with your friends and community.
DISPLAY
BEST OF THE WEST PHOTOGRAPHY
Feature the magazine on your blog, website or newsletters with a link to one of our easy-to-use tools.
livability.com/gillette
Wright Town Hall 201 Wright Blvd. Wright, WY 82732 (307) 464-1666 www.wrightwyoming.com
KRIS BAUER PHOTOGRAPHY
ENJOY
CONTENTS
GILLETTE
2014 EDITION
VOLUME 13
8 Welcome to Campbell County

An introduction to the community
Things to Do
12 Amenities for Kids Children Welcome
From education to sports to just plain fun, Campbell County caters to kids
16
16 Attractions The Night Is Young

Craft beer, cocktails and live music define the local scene
20 Barbecue Competition Lovin the Cue

Residents take BBQ to a higher level
22 Local Flavor Steak and Shakes 26 Arts & Culture Sense of Place
On The Cover Youth soccer at Bicentennial Park in Gillette Staff Photo by Jeffrey S. Otto

28 Sports & Recreation Game On

li VA B ili T Y. co M /G ill E T T E
ONLINE | livability.com/gillette
Outdoor Activities Index
MORE ON CAMPBEll CoUNTY Go to the links below for more articles and photos about Campbell Countys business climate, recreation, food, schools, health care, culture and more. TOP EMPLOYERS livability.com/gillette/wy/ business DEMOGRAPHICS livability.com/gillette/wy/ facts SCHOOLS livability.com/gillette/wy/ schools HEALTH CARE livability.com/gillette/wy/ health NEIGHBORHOODS livability.com/gillette/wy/ living ATTRACTIONS livability.com/gillette/wy/ attractions FOOD livability.com/gillette/wy/ food Campbell County is quickly becoming a hot spot for motor sports. For more information and to see additional images, visit livability. com/gillette/wy/activities/dirt-track-sports-gillette-wy.
Sports
Photos & Video
DIVE INTO LOCAL ACTIVITIES Read about Gillettes swim team at livability.com/gillette/wy/ activities/gillette-wyschampionship-swim-program.
SEE THE CITY Check out more great images from Campbell County at livability.com/gillette/wy/ photos-video.
LOVE CAMPBEll CoUNTY? Share the digital version of this magazine, or grab a widget and post it on your site or blog at livability.com/gillette/wy/ magazine.
Livability.com/gillette is a part of Livability.com, a collection of Americas best places to live & visit
FOLLOW US

livability.com
@livability
facebook/livability
C A M P B E ll Co U N T Y
CONTENTS
GILLETTE
Editor | Mitch Kline Contributing Writers | Carol Cowan, Laura Hill, Kari Kynard Ridge, Nancy Mann Jackson, Stephanie Stewart-Howard, Jason Zasky Copy Editor | Jessica Walker Boehm Staff Writer | Kevin Litwin Marketing Coordinator | Lauren Zimmerman Lead Designer | Jackie Ciulla Senior Graphic Designers | Stacey Allis, Laura Gallagher, Kris Sexton, Jake Shores, Vikki Williams Graphic Designers | Lindsey Higgins, Kacey Passmore, Matt West Creative Technology Analyst | Becca Ary Lead Photographer | Wendy Jo OBarr Senior Photographers | Jeff Adkins, Brian McCord Staff Photographers | Michael Conti, Frank Ordoez, Michael Tedesco Color Imaging Technician | Alison Hunter Integrated Media Manager | Jordan Moore Advertising Production/ Sales Manager | Katie Middendorf Sales Support Coordinator | Christina Morgan Ad Traffic Assistants | Krystin Lemmon, Patricia Moisan Web Project Manager | David Day Digital Project Manager | Jill Ridenour Digital Products Designer | Erica Lampley Web Developer I | Nels Noseworthy Web Designer II | Richard Stevens Chairman | Greg Thurman President/Publisher | Bob Schwartzman Executive Vice President | Ray Langen Senior V.P./Sales | Todd Potter, Jarek Swekosky Senior V.P./Client Development | Jeff Heefner Senior V.P./Operations | Casey Hester Senior V.P./Digital | Michael Barber V.P./Content Operations | Natasha Lorens Creative Services Director | Christina Carden Photography Director | Jeffrey S. Otto Web Creative Director | Allison Davis Controller | Chris Dudley Senior Accountant | Lisa Owens Accounts Payable Coordinator | Maria McFarland Accounts Receivable Coordinators | Diana Iafrate, Becca Sweitzer IT Director | Daniel Cantrell Database Director | Debbie Woksa Executive Secretary | Kristy Giles Human Resources Manager | Peggy Blake
2014 EDITION
VOLUME 13
40

Living
Jobs, amenities, quality of life make this friendly town a standout
Business
Campbell County is the Energy Capital of the Nation
34 Community Assets Wright Has It Right

48 Business Overview Oil Rich

Livability: Gillette, Wright and Campbell County, WY is published annually by Journal Communications Inc. and is distributed through the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and its member businesses. For advertising information or to direct questions or comments about the magazine, contact Journal Communications Inc. at (615) 771-0080 or by email at info@jnlcom.com. For more information, contact: Campbell County Chamber of Commerce 314 S. Gillette Ave. Gillette, WY 82716 Phone: (307) 682-3673 Fax: (307) 682-0538 www.gillettechamber.com Visit Livability: Gillette, Wright and Campbell County, Wyoming online at livability.com/gillette Copyright 2014 Journal Communications Inc., 725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 400, Franklin, TN 37067, (615) 771-0080. All rights reserved. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in whole or in part without written consent. Member The Association of Magazine Media Member Custom Content Council
8 Education 3 Class Act 40 Health 21st-Century Care
50 Working Here Economic Expansion

Gillettes healthy business climate creates jobs and supports local industries
43 Community Profile
54 Chamber Report Take the Lead 55 Economic Profile
Member Campbell County Chamber of Commerce
PLEASE RECYCLE THIS MAGAZINE
u Campbell Co
Clinics Our 13 specialt y clinics, includ ing Cardiology, enable you to get the care an d services you need in your ow n hometown.
Physicians an d
hospital ed, acute-care We are a 90 -b s, serving 1,000 employee with more than ing areas. ty and surround Campbell Coun
l nty Memoria
Hospital
Were your friends and neighbors
Youll receive personal care and service from our dedicated team of health care professionals.
industry Serving business and wellness d r occupational health an
Ou es healthy and get programs keep employe ickly and safely. them back on the job qu
lmost 800 b Our Matern abies a yea al Child dep r artment has prenatal clas free ses and lact ation counse welcome yo lors to ur new arriv al.
We deliver a
Surgery in your hometown
Choose to have your surgery performed at the hospital or the Powder River Surgery Center both state-of-the-art accredited facilities.
g-term c A $39 mil are fa lion long -term care cility with 160 facility beds is n ow unde with com r constru pletion s ction cheduled for early 2015.
A new lo
501 S. Burma Ave. Gillette, WY 82716 307.688.1000 www.ccmh.net
Get back in the game
Our therapy professionals help patients recover from injury or illness and get back to their daily routine as quickly as possible.
AT A GLANCE
Gillette, Wright and Campbell County

A QUICK, COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF WHATS GREAT ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
MONTANA WYOMING
She Sheridan Recluse

14 Devils Tower National Monument 24 59 1 14
Ucross
Spotted Horse
14 16
Weston
Buffalo
Gillette
90
Rozet Wyodak
Moorcroft oft
16
CAMPBELL
Savageton
25 50
Welcome to the Energy Capital of the nation. More than 40 percent of U.S. energy production takes place in Campbell County, an area rich in coal, oil and natural gas. Youll discover the energy that drives this community as you flip through the following pages. Its in the eclectic shops and restaurants in downtown Gillette. Its in the parks, playing fields and recreation centers, and in the people who call Campbell County home. BEST OF THE WEST Located in the northeast corner of Wyoming, not far from Devils Tower, Campbell County offers wide-open living. Residents get to experience the adventure and excitement of the West. Hunters flock here to track down mule deer, antelope and trophy American bison. Many residents enjoy horseback riding, hiking and blazing trails on ATVs and snowmobiles. Small lakes and ponds offer opportunities for fishing. CAM-PLEX, the largest events facility in the West, hosts rodeos, concerts and rallies. Sports leagues for children and adults are run by the Campbell County Parks and Recreation Department, which oversees a large recreation center with workout facilities and an indoor climbing wall. STRONG ECONOMY The construction of new homes is a sign that Campbell Countys economy is growing. Several new businesses open their doors each year, and the countys hospital is in the midst of completing a major expansion. Work is never hard to find either. Five of the areas top employers are connected to the coal mining industry, which is developing clean and efficient ways of extracting, transporting and using coal to provide power to the nation.
Wright
59 387
Gillette
LOCATION
Campbell County is in northeastern Wyoming, between the Big Horn Mountains and the Black Hills.
POPULATION
47,874
DISTANCES TO THREE MAJOR CITIES NEARBY
Sheridan, WY: 104 miles Billings, MT: 231 miles Denver, CO: 346 miles
TIME ZONE
Mountain
ANNUAL RAINFALL
15.7
National Average: 30
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Campbell County Chamber of Commerce

314 S. Gillette Ave. Gillette, WY 82716 Phone: (307) 682-3673 Fax: (307) 682-0538 www.gillettechamber.com
ACCOLADE
Named a Top 10 Manly City by Livability.com
Thanks to the Mayors Art Council and the Avenues of Art program, downtown Gillette features sculptures from around the U.S.
Admire Gillettes Public Art
Staff Photo by WENDY JO OBARR
THINGS TO DO
Campbell Countys must-do attractions, activities and dining
Get Moving and Break a Sweat
Swim, run or work out at Gillettes Campbell County Recreation Center, whose amenities include a six-lane lap pool, elevated walking track, weight room, leisure pool with two water slides, tanning beds, racquetball and basketball courts, indoor fieldhouse and a climbing wall rising 42 feet tall that resembles nearby Devils Tower.
Race Track
Golf Courses
Tours
Libraries
SHIFT GEARS
Feel the need for speed at Gillette Thunder Speedway, a 3/8-mile, semi-banked clay oval on the east side of Gillette. Saturday night racing occurs from April through August, including special events such as monster truck shows and championship races.
PLAY THROUGH
Make the club scene at three public golf courses in Campbell County. The 18-hole Bell Nob also features a separate nine-hole, par-three layout, while other nine-hole venues are found at Gillette Golf Club and Haycreek Golf Club in Wright.
SEE BIG MACHINES

Book a free, two-hour Eagle Butte Coal Mine Tour and see a massive surface coal mine just north of Gillette, as well as mining equipment and local wildlife. Tours are offered through the Visitors Center, MondayFriday at 9 and 11 a.m. from June to August.
READ EM AND REAP

Hit the books at Campbell County Public Library in Gillette, which offers programs for children, teens and adults and meeting rooms for special events. Also part of the library system is the Wright Branch Library, open every day except Sunday.
10
THINGS TO DO
Enjoy music from singers and musicians such as the Powder River Symphony, Energy City Voices , Big Horn Big Band and the Gillette Chamber Singers, with those groups performing throughout the year at a variety of Campbell County venues.
Dont Miss a Beat
Shopping
Ice Cream
Museum
Pond and Park
FIND NOVELTIES
Shop like crazy at Crazy Woman Mercantile in downtown Gillette, with selections ranging from home dcor and woodwork candles to handmade sweaters and handbags. There are also collections of jewelry, pottery, knitted items and locally sourced yarn.
TREAT YOURSELF
Enjoy homemade ice cream served in waffle cones made daily at The Ice Cream Caf, which opened in Gillette in June 2013. Owners Lee and Dee McClure make more than 20 ice cream flavors in store, including spicy chocolate and raspberry cheesecake.
ROCK ON
View interesting displays at the Rockpile Museum that tell stories of the areas past. Located next to a natural rock pile formation in Gillette. Attractions include collections of weaponry, Native American artifacts and an interactive dress-up area for kids.
TAKE THE BAIT

Go fishing in Wright at Panther Pond, which the Wyoming Department of Game and Fish stocks with trout, crappie, catfish and bass. A park and trail also grace the ponds perimeter, where visitors can spot wildlife such as antelope, deer and Canadian geese.
11
THINGS TO DO
Children
W
Welcome
by CAROL COWAN
FROM EDUCATION TO SPORTS TO JUST PLAIN FUN, CAMPBELL COUNTY CATERS TO KIDS
hether moving across the country or just across town, one of the first considerations of families with children is the quality of their prospective communitys schools. A concern that runs a close second: What amenities does the community offer for kids?
The Preschool Academy keeps Campbell County kids busy with arts and crafts, story time and more.
Staff by WENDY JO 12 Photos CAMPB E ll Co U N T Y OBARR
Gillettes Preschool Academy offers preschool and pre-kindergarten classes; a Lunch Bunch program; and Club Med, an extended day program that includes additional programs and activities.
Little Learners Have Big Opportunities
Staff Photos by WENDY JO OBARR
13
In addition to CCSD students, Gillettes Science CenterAdventurarium welcomes more than 8,000 visitors annually.
Ann Neary had just those concerns in 2008 when her husband Shawn Neary accepted the job of launching the mens basketball program at Gillette College, and the couple prepared to move from Montana to Gillette with their four children. We were nervous about it, she says. But Gillette welcomed the Nearys with open arms. It is a wonderful place to raise a family, Neary says. The Neary children ages 7, 9, 11 and 13 have attended preschools, elementary schools and now junior high in Gillette, as well as participated in several activities. CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOLS AND MORE The Campbell County School District is the third-largest in Wyoming and continues to grow. It recently hired 80 new teachers and has a district average student/ teacher ratio of 18-to-1. District facilities include a planetarium that underwent a $2.8 million equipment upgrade in 2011; an aquatic center at which every CCSD student takes swimming lessons; and the Science CenterAdventurarium a fun, hands-on learning lab for district students. Ann Neary cant say enough good things about the schools. The staff, the teachers, the principals, the secretaries theyre all just so easy to work with, she says. If you need something, theyre on it. They just go out of their way, above and beyond. The Aquatic Center is phenomenal, and the planetarium is also amazing.
SNAPSHOT
The Christian-based Preschool Academy serves children ages 3-5.
The staff, the teachers, the principals, the secretaries theyre all just so easy to work with. If you need something, theyre on it. They just go out of their way, above and beyond.
ANN NEARY, GILLETTE PARENT

Kids hit the ice at CAMPLEX, which also includes a theate r, racetrack, rodeo grounds and a 21-acre park.
14
The private Preschool Academy, where Nearys youngest daughter attended preschool, is so popular it has a waiting list. It also recently expanded, adding space and teachers to meet demand. The Boys & Girls Club of Campbell County likewise provides learning and development resources for area youngsters. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR CAMPBELL COUNTY KIDS And the extra-curricular activities for kids abound. Neary runs down a list that includes basketball, soccer and swimming at the Campbell County Recreation Center, an amenity-packed facility with a 42-foot climbing wall in the lobby. Summer sports camps, football, gymnastics and dance programs are popular. Ice sports are big in Gillette, too, with hockey, figure skating and recreational ice skating available at Spirit Hall Ice Arena, located in the east end of the Wyoming Center at the CAM-PLEX. Camelanes Bowling Center offers youth and adult leagues, as well as open bowling and birthday party facilities. Automatic bumpers are available on every lane for the littlest bowlers. Razor City Skateland roller rink also has birthday and private party options in addition to open skating. The Ava Community Art Center nurtures creativity with a variety of kid-friendly arts and crafts classes. There are so many things for kids that its almost overwhelming, Neary says.
Children W
W
THINGS TO
DO
FROM PLAIN FUN, EDUC ATION TO SPOR CAMPBELL TS TO JUST COUN TY CATE RS TO KIDS
hether moving town, one of across the country or just across the first conside with communitys children is the quality rations of families of their prospec schools. A concern What ameniti tive that runs a es does the close second: community offer for kids?
elcome
by CAROL COWAN
Gillettes Preschool s Have Big Opport Academy pre-kinder offers preschool unities garten classes; and Club Med, an extended a Lunch Bunch program; day program additional and programs and activities. that includes
Little Learner
The Preschool
Staff Photos 12 by WENDY CAMPB
Academy
keeps Campbell
County kids
busy with
E L L C O U JO OBARR NT Y
arts and crafts,
story time
and more.
Staff Photos
by WENDY
JO OBARR
L I VA B I L I
T Y. C O M /G
ILLET TE
13
DIGITAL MAGAZINE
Read it online or on your tablet and quickly share articles with friends.

15
THINGS TO DO
Downtown Gillettes 311 Lounge is known for serving up Moscow Mules the bars signature drinks and a sizeable selection of creative cocktails. 311s menu also includes seafood, pasta, sandwiches and more.
Eat, Drink and Unwind
The Night IS YOUNG

by STEPHANIE STEWART-HOWARD
CRAFT BEER, EXCELLENT COCKTAILS AND LIVE MUSIC DEFINE THE LOCAL SCENE
Staff Photo by MICHAEL CONTI
Bars, restaurants and other nightlife spots keep downtown Gillette busy.
illettes nightlife scene is revving up with a growing craft beer industry, live music venues and new restaurants offering outstanding cuisine, artisan cocktails and hip atmospheres.
This small towns entertainment options compare favorably with those found in larger cities. Residents have plenty of places to go out, cut loose and kick back. DANCE AND CELEBRATE Boot Hill Legendary Steakhouse and Nightclub reinvents a beloved 1980s locale with three bars, a spacious dance floor and amenities. The lower floor offers a steakhouse seating up to 120 and a banquet room for parties. Upstairs, guests discover a fantastic nightclub with a capacity of 500. Amy Amack, who oversees the steakhouse and banquet facilities at Boot Hill, says, We aim to be a supper club with nightlife. The Billy Troy Band, our house band, plays great music, and were looking forward to bringing in touring bands from Nashville and elsewhere. FINE DINING Those looking for a steakhouse experience will relish JORDANS Western Dining, with its charming interior and splendid vintage 19th-century bar. The daily happy hour specials, plus a solid late night menu for the weekend, reiterating the restaurants excellent
17
Prairie Fire Brewery Co. offers 13 beers and includes a tasting room.
In addition to beer, Gillette Brewing Co. features pizza from Pizza Carrello.
SNAPSHOT
Enjoy happy hour spe cials for food and drink at JO RDAN S We ste rn Din ing , ava ilab le fro m 4-6 p.m .
specialties and strong beverage options, make JORDANS a great place to stop in. Skyline Grille provides its own excellent in-house, small batch craft beers, ranging from pale ales to dark beers underlining the powerful craft beer trend sweeping Gillette. Skylines Noah Siebenaller says the big draw is fresh sushi five days a week, plus late hours, especially on weekends. All of our seafood is fresh, trucked in daily from Denver where its flown in straight off the docks. You can order to go or eat in at the sushi bar.

18
311 Lounge, meanwhile, focuses on exceptional artisan cocktails. Our Moscow Mules in the copper mugs, and variations on them, are our most popular drinks, says Lance Byrd of 311. The restaurant prides itself on freshly flown in seafood and fine cuisine styles more typical of larger metropolitan areas like Denver. We specialize in seafood, steak items, great wine and cocktails, Byrd says. CRAFT BEER Craft beer is huge in Gillette. Prairie Fire Brewing Co. officially opened their doors in September 2013, providing the public not only with their beers (13 currently on tap try the Cream Ale or the Bushwacker), but a huge tasting room where burgers, wraps and a variety of delicious pub food is available. We have the most Pacific Northwest style of beer in Wyoming, says Prairie Fires head brewer, Mike Converse. Theyre maltier than most of those in this region. Gillette Brewing Co., also new in 2013, brews up some excellent beer, too. Pair your beer with wood-fired pizzas made on site by Pizza Carrello. The brewery is open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m. and for special events during NFL games and live music performances. With six regular beers plus guest brews and seasonals on tap, theres plenty to choose from (try the Tall Canyon Porter or Locomotive Brown).
GILLETTE AND WRIGHT, CAMPBELL COUNTY IS RICH IN SO MANY WAYS: Rich in History Rich in Industry Tours Rich in Agricultural Tours Rich in Wildlife Rich in Hotel and Campground Lodging Rich in Food and Dining Options Rich in Retail Shopping Rich in Sports Rich in Culture and Events
The Gillette-Campbell County full-service airport, with connections to Denver and Salt Lake City, offers a variety of economical flight options and car rentals, making it easy to get to your next getaway! Check our website for the latest package deals, the calendar of events, and to register to win a free stay. www.visitgillette-wrightwyo.org
SLS West, Inc.

Serving the Mining Industry for 17 Years
THINGS TO
DO
Unwind Downtown Gillettes 311 Lounge is up Moscow known for Mules serving sizeable selection the bars signature drinks and includes seafood, of creative cocktails. a 311s menu pasta, sandwiche also s and more.
Bars, restaurants and other nightlife spots keep downtown
Eat, Drink
and
Gillette busy.
T he Nig t IS YOUNh G
by STEPHAN IE STEWART -HOWARD
illettes nightlife growing craft scene is revving up with beer industry and new , live music a venues cuisine, artisan restaurants offering outstan cocktails and hip atmosph ding eres.
Calls Answered 24-Hours a Day: (307) 682-0555

3323 LeTourneau Dr. Gillette, WY 82718 Fax: (307) 682-0955 slswest@slswestlube.com Visit us online at: www.stewartlubricants.com
CRAF T AND LIVE BEER , EXCE LLEN T COCK MUSIC DEFIN E THE LOCATAILS L SCEN
Staff Photo
by MICHAEL
CONTI
This small towns entertainm those found ent options in compare cut loose and larger cities. Residents have plenty favorably with kick back. of places to go out, DANCE AND CELEBRA Boot Hill Legendary TE Steakhouse beloved 1980s and Nightclub locale with amenities. three bars, reinvents a The a spacious a banquet roomlower floor offers a steakhous dance floor and e seating nightclub with for parties. Upstairs, guests discover up to 120 and a capacity steakhouse and banquet of 500. Amy Amack, who a fantastic supper club facilities at oversees the with nightlife. Boot plays great The Billy Troy Hill, says, We aim to music, and be a Band, our house were bands from band, Nashville and looking forward to bringing in elsewhere. touring FINE DINING Those looking Western Dining, for a steakhouse experience with its charming will 19th-centu ry bar. The interior and relish JORDANS daily happy splendid vintage night menu hour specials, for the weekend, plus a reiterating the restaurant solid late s excellent
L I VA B I L I T Y. CO M /G ILLET TE
17
DIGITAL MAGAZINE

19
THINGS TO DO
Try a Bite of Campbell County BBQ

Pokeys BBQ and Smokehouse serves barbecue sandwiches, pulled pork, ribs and more in Gillette.
Lovin the
by JASON ZASKY
Cue
B
arbecue is a popular topic in Campbell County these days, thanks in part to Jo-Bawbs BBQ, a Rozet-based husbandand-wife barbecue team that has single-handedly raised the profile of Gillettes barbecue scene.
COMPETITION FUELS RESIDENTS DESIRE TO TAKE BBQ TO A HIGHER LEVEL
Lon Mitchell of Jo-Bawbs BBQ prepares brisket and ribs using a custom smoker.
In 2013, the pair competed in 17 events around the country, earning a trip to the Jack Daniels Invitational (the Super Bowl of barbecue competitions), where they finished seventh among 97 teams from around the world, taking third place in brisket. This is the first time a Wyoming team has ever qualified. It was the highlight of our lives as barbecuers, says a proud Lon Mitchell, the male half of the duo, before noting that Jo-Bawbs caters special events when in-between competitions. For the uninitiated, a competition barbecue team cooks four meats chicken, pork ribs, pork butt and beef brisket at all Kansas City Barbeque Society events, KCBS being a national nonprofit organization that promotes Americas favorite cuisine and defines the rules and regulations for officially sanctioned competitions, which resemble what youd see on Destination Americas BBQ Pitmasters . Judging is done in the blind, and the team with the highest number of points across the four categories is declared the winner.

SMOKIN ON THE PRAIRIE One of the competitions that Jo-Bawbs entered in 2013 was the Smokin on the Prairie Charity Barbeque Cookoff, which is held the second weekend of every August at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Gillette and features a $10,000 purse. We had 25 entrants this past year, says event organizer Steve Thomas, and about half of those were serious competitors who hoped to win and get the automatic entry to the Royal, referring to the American Royal World Series of Barbeque Invitational, the largest barbecue contest in the nation. Weve competed at Smokin on the Prairie [twice] and won Peoples Choice both years, adds Mitchell, who utilizes a custom smoker (its nothing fancy, but its efficient) in competition. Yet, he insists that the smoker one uses isnt necessarily all that important. Its what you do during the prepping and cooking of the meats that makes all the difference, he explains. Both Mitchell and Thomas believe that the local barbecue scene is only going to get bigger and more competitive as time goes on, noting that 11 teams from
Gillette competed at Smokin on the Prairie in 2013, and 14 the year before. Ive been inspired to take barbecue to a higher level because of Gillette and because of the competitions, Mitchell says. POKEYS BBQ Of course, one neednt be part of a contest to enjoy barbecue in Gillette. A hungry diner can visit Pokeys BBQ and Smokehouse, for instance, a friendly, family-based business that serves up helpings of restaurant-style barbecue, and also offers steaks, seafood and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. Barbecue is growing by leaps and bounds. Its amazing how many people get into it [here]. People you wouldnt even think about have smokers and smoke meat, Thomas says. There is definitely a love affair with barbecue in Gillette, Mitchell says. But, you know, there is also a love affair all over the nation for good barbecue.
Are you hungry yet? Check out more of Campbell Countys restaurants at livability. com/gillette/wy/food.
21
THINGS TO DO: LOCAL FLAVOR
Steak and Shakes
STEAK LOVERS AND DESSERT LOVERS FIND A LOT TO TRY HERE With more than its share of new restaurants, Campbell Countys food scene is growing at a brisk pace. But dont forget to save room for a trip to one of the citys decadent dessert shops.
This was an amazing restaurant. The wine list blew me away. It went on for page after page with outstanding selections.
BILL WOOLLEY, RIPON, WI, VIA TRIPADVISOR FOR PRIME RIB RESTAURANT AND WINE CELLAR
Breakfast and Lunch
ENJOY A HEALTHY MEAL

Mufa Caf (M.U.F.A. stands for Melanies Unadulterated Food Acquisition) is the brainchild of owner Melanie Weatherstone, who envisioned creating a restaurant that would focus on serving foods rich in mono unsaturated fatty acids (M.U.F.A., again), which happen to be the fats that are good for you, she says. The caf, open for breakfast and lunch, has been a hit since it opened in November 2011, and remains best known for its omelets and salads.
THINGS TO
DO: LOCAL
FLAVOR
STEAK LOVERS AND DESSER T LOVERS FIND A LOT TO TRY HERE With more than its share of new pace. But dont restaurants, Campbell Countys forget to save room for a trip food scene is to one of the growing at a citys decadent brisk dessert shops.
Steak and Sha
kes
SNAPSHO T
This was an amazing restaurant. The blew me away. wine list It went on for page after page with outstanding selections.
BILL WOOLLEY, RIPON, WI, VIA TRIPADVISO FOR PRIME RIB RESTAURAN R T AND WINE CELLAR
After your meal at try the The Chopho restaura use, nts covered with fudge molten cupcake sauce.
Taste Wine From Across the Globe
ENJOY A HEALTHY
Breakfast and
Lunch
Prime Rib Restaurant and Wine Cellar is an upscale yet casual restaurant that features five private dining rooms and more than 8,000 square feet of dining space. The slow-roasted prime rib is a main attraction, as is the state-of-the-art, glass-enclosed wine case, which houses nearly 3,500 bottles from around the world.
Mufa Caf (M.U.F.A. stands Melanies for Unadulter ated Food Acquisitio n) is the brainchild owner Melanie of Weatherst envisioned one, who creating a restaurant that would focus on serving rich in mono foods unsaturate d fatty acids (M.U.F.A., again), which happen to be the fats that are good for you, she open for breakfast says. The caf, and lunch, has been a hit since it opened in November 2011, and remains best known for its omelets and salads.
MEAL
Alla Lala Cupcakes t and Sweet is another Things brand new shop Novembe r 2013), offering (established truffles and cupcakes, macarons (pronounc mah-kahed rohns), sweet meringue the latter described based confectio as filled with ns ganache, buttercrea sandwiche m or jam d between two cookies.
Save Room
for Desser
Sweets and
INDULGE A
Treats
THINGS
TO DO:
LOCAL
22
Prime Rib the Globe Restauran t and Wine restaurant Cellar is an that upscale yet 8,000 square features five private casual dining rooms feet and more a main attraction, of dining space. The as is the state-of-th slow-roasted prime than case, which rib is houses nearly e-art, glass-encl 3,500 bottles osed wine from around the world.
CAMPBE L L CO U N TY
Taste Wine
FLAVOR
From Across
STEAK LOVERS AND DESSERT With more LOVERS FIND pace. But than its share A LOT dont forget of new TO TRY restaurants, to save HERE room for a trip Campbell Countys to one food scene of the citys decadent is growing at a brisk dessert shops. This was restaurant.an amazing The wine blew me for page away. It went list after on outstanding page with selections.
RIPON, BILL WOOLLEY, WI, VIA FOR PRIME TRIPADVISOR RIB RESTAURANT AND WINE CELLAR
Steak
and Shakes
SNAPSHOT
After your try the meal at The coveredrestaurants Chophouse with molten fudge , sauce. cupcake
Breakfast
ENJOY
22
CAM
PBEL
Prime Wine From Rib restaurant Restaurant Across and Wine that the Globe 8,000 square features Cellar five a main feet is an attraction, of dining private dining upscale case, space. yet casual rooms which as The slow-roasted houses is the state-of-the-art, and more nearly than 3,500 prime glass-enclosed bottles rib is from around L CO wine UNT the world. Y
Taste
Mufa MEAL MelaniesCaf (M.U.F.A. Unadulterated stands Acquisition) for owner is Food Melanie the brainchild envisioned Weatherstone, of that would creating who a restaurant focus rich in on serving mono acids unsaturated foods (M.U.F.A., happen fatty again), to be which good for you, the fats open she says. that are for The caf, has been breakfast and lunch, Novembera hit since it opened 2011, known and in for its omelets remains best and salads.
A HEALTHY
and Lunch
Alla Lala is another Cupcakes Dessert and Sweet November brand new Things shop 2013), truffles offering (established and macarons mah-kah-rohns), cupcakes, (pronounced sweet the latter filled meringue described with ganache, based sandwiched confections as buttercream between or jam two cookies. Sweets and Treats
Save
Room
for
INDULGE
DIGITAL
DIGITAL MAGAZIN E
Read it online quickly or on your tablet share articles and with friends.
MAGAZINE
LITTLE People who frozen like sweets treats County. will love and Three let customers frozen Campbell flavors choose yogurt shops and add their Buffalo favorite a variety Berry independent, Frozen of toppings. operated locally Yogurt is an self-serve owned store that frozen and 14 yogurt entices yogurt flavors customers 50 toppings. with and SweetFrog Similarly, more than the local (the F.R.O.G. for Fully Rely CherryBerry On God), stands and premium offer soft-serve low-fat, frozen yogurt supreme in with toppings and no fat-free, nuts sugar like granola, and sprinkles. The recently fruit, Caf opened serves homemade up 20-plus Ice Cream ice cream, flavors sundaes, malts, as well of Italian milkshakes, as sodas and root pies, beer floats. Discover Campbell more County spots at livability.com/ dining gillette/wy/food
.
L I VA BILIT Y.CO
M /G
ILLE
T TE
23
People who frozen treats like sweets and will love Campbell County. Three frozen yogurt let customers shops choose their flavors and favorite add a variety of toppings. Buffalo Berry Frozen Yogurt independe is an nt, locally operated self-serve owned and frozen yogurt store that entices customers 14 yogurt with flavors and more than 50 toppings. Similarly, the SweetFrog local (the for Fully Rely F.R.O.G. stands On God), and CherryBe rry offer soft-serve premium frozen yogurt in fat-free, low-fat, supreme and no sugar with toppings like nuts and sprinkles.granola, fruit, The recently opened Ice Caf serves Cream up 20-plus flavors of homemad e ice sundaes, malts, cream, as well as milkshakes Italian sodas , pies, and root beer floats. Discover more Campbell County
LITTLE
spots at livability.cdining om/ gillette/wy /food.
DIGITAL MAGAZINE
L I VA B I L I
T Y. C O M /G
ILLET TE
23
22
SNAPSHOT
After your meal at Th e Chophouse, try the restaurants mo lten cupcake covered with fudge sau ce.
Save Room for Dessert
Alla Lala Cupcakes and Sweet Things is another brand new shop (established November 2013), offering cupcakes, truffles and macarons (pronounced mah-kah-rohns), the latter described as sweet meringue based confections filled with ganache, buttercream or jam sandwiched between two cookies.
Sweets and Treats
INDULGE A LITTLE
People who like sweets and frozen treats will love Campbell County. Three frozen yogurt shops let customers choose their favorite flavors and add a variety of toppings. Buffalo Berry Frozen Yogurt is an independent, locally owned and operated self-serve frozen yogurt store that entices customers with 14 yogurt flavors and more than 50 toppings. Similarly, the local SweetFrog (the F.R.O.G. stands for Fully Rely On God), and CherryBerry offer soft-serve premium frozen yogurt in fat-free, low-fat, supreme and no sugar with toppings like granola, fruit, nuts and sprinkles. The recently opened Ice Cream Caf serves up 20-plus flavors of homemade ice cream, as well as sundaes, malts, milkshakes, pies, Italian sodas and root beer floats. Discover more Campbell County dining spots at livability.com/ gillette/wy/food.
23
Steaks and Chops
HAVE IT COOKED YOUR WAY

The food at JORDANS Western Dining earns rave reviews, especially the hand-pressed burgers and the steaks and chops, which are cooked over an open flame using a proprietary custom blend of wood. For its part, The Chophouse Restaurant has earned a devoted following, thanks in part to its hand-cut Certified Angus Beef steaks.
The Open Range Steakhouse in Wright serves thick, tender slices of Angus beef and bison meat from the nearby Durham Ranch. The restaurants allyou-can-eat lunch buffet guarantees a full belly.
Come Hungry
Eating In
WHATS COOKING
APPLE BUTTER BEEF BRISKET
Campbell Countys fertile soil, rolling hills, spring fed creeks and timber patches create optimal grazing areas for cattle. For hundreds of years cattle ranchers have raised beef cows known for their tender cuts and bold flavors. This beef brisket, sweetened with apple butter, is perfect with mashed potatoes and a salad.
INGREDIENTS 2-3 pounds beef brisket 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) onion soup mix cup apple butter 1/8 cup Dijon mustard INSTRUCTIONS 1. P reheat oven to 300 degrees
2. P lace brisket in a roasting pan, fat side up. In a medium bowl, combine soup mix, apple butter and mustard. Spread evenly over top of meat. Cover with pan lid or secure top with foil. 3. Cook 3-4 hours, until fork tender. Slice thinly and serve with pan juices.
Recipe courtesy of FarmFlavor.com
Prep Time: 5 minutes
WRIGHT HOTEL and OPEN RANGE STEAKHOUSE
Hours of Operation LUNCH & DINNER All You Can Eat Buffet Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. DINNER Mon.-Sat. 5-10 p.m.
Located in the center of the Powder River Coal Basin in the town of Wright, Wyoming. All 71-rooms are designed to meet your business and lodging needs. With its distinctive Western decor, vaulted ceilings on the entire third oor and panoramic views of the 65,000-acre Durham Ranch, your stay will be comfortable and enjoyable. Please refer to our website for restaurant specials.
300 Reata Dr. Wright, WY 82732 (307) 464-6060 www.wrighthotel.com
THINGS TO DO: ARTS & CULTURE
Sense of Place
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER A number of crowd-pleasing arts and culture attractions in Gillette and Campbell County are accessible to the public, ranging from entertainment options to special attractions and even poignant memorials.
Get Your Hands Dirty
Hands On Pottery has hundreds of different ceramic pieces available to paint and design. Clay, paint, glaze, greenware and other art supplies are provided, and the craft room is especially colorful. Hands On Pottery opened in 2012 and is open daily in downtown Gillette.
Memorial
Such a fun activity for my son and I to do together!!!

JERRICA MILLS, GILLETTE, WY VIA FACEBOOK FOR HANDS ON POTTERY
REMEMBER CAMPBELL COUNTY CHILDREN

Childrens Memorial Walkway at McManamen Park is a place of art and trees dedicated to the memory of all local children who have passed away. Lining the walkway are bricks inscribed with the names of deceased children. Memorial bricks may be purchased through the City of Gillette. The walkway has become a place of peace and tranquility for those in Campbell County who have lost a child far too early in life. On the first Saturday of every May, a remembrance ceremony is held for families and friends to celebrate the lives of their children. Discover more fun attractions in Campbell County at livability.com/ gillette/wy/things-to-do.
Art Center
ADMIRE ART OR CREATE YOUR OWN

The AVA (Advocacy for Visual Arts) Community Art Center hosts numerous exhibitions each year in Gillette, with shows related to painting, sculpture, pottery, photography and other mediums. Each summer, AVA is home to the Community Art Show, where local artists can put their work on display, plus AVA schedules a variety of art classes all year aimed toward adults as well as children.
Planetarium
CATCH A LASER SHOW

The Campbell County School District Planetarium, located on the Sage Valley Junior High School campus, has a 30-foot-diameter ceiling dome for classroom sessions, plus the public is invited to view free nighttime laser shows accompanied by rock music. The planetarium is maintained by funds from Campbell County School District No. 1 and the donations of community supporters.

26
Memorial
HONOR LOCAL VETERANS

The Bricks for Vets Committee gives residents the opportunity to honor area veterans for their service to the U.S. military. Bricks for Vets is an engraved walkway at Lasting Legacy Memorial Park that salutes local veterans who fought in any military conflict. The slogan for the memorial is All Gave Some and Some Gave All and features an area of remembrance and honor. For more information or a brick order form, see www.bricksforvets.com.
FAST FACT
Gillettes Avenues of Art program has worked to bring sculptures to the area since 2003.
THINGS TO DO: SPORTS & RECREATION
Get the Kids Involved in Local Leagues
Children can join leagues in hockey, basketball, baseball and swimming. The most popular is the Gillette Soccer Club, and the city also hosts little league baseball tournaments.
Game On
RECREATION ADDS TO QUALITY OF LIFE Its easy to stay active in Campbell County, where many indoor and outdoor adventures await residents and visitors.
Entertainment Destination Shooting Ranges
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SPECIAL EVENTS

CAM-PLEX introduced a new management team in 2013: Sandra Bott is marketing manager and Jori Johnson is events coordinator. For the big picture, were looking to eventually book an annual event at CAM-PLEX that will put our entire community on the map, like the motorcycle rally in Sturgis and Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Bott says. The entertainment destination spans 1,100 acres and has five indoor events venues, a stadium park, barns and campgrounds. At the east end of its Wyoming Center at CAM-PLEX is Spirit Hall Ice Arena, a full NHL-size rink for recreational skating, figure skating and hockey games. We have 1,100 acres of versatility for hosting local, regional and national events, and were already becoming a concert destination and a top venue for rodeos, Bott says. Fishing
PRACTICE YOUR AIM

Gillette Gun Club offers a public shooting range to practice pistol, rifle, muzzleloading, trap and archery. T&T Guns & Ammo in Gillette also has a public shooting range for pistol and rifle enthusiasts. Recreation Center
STAY FIT AND HAVE FUN

The new Wright Recreation Center opened in October 2013. The new 25,939-square-foot facility joins an existing gymnasium that was built in 1991. The new center features a three-lane swimming pool, lazy river, hot tub, meeting room, weight room, cardio area, dance/fitness rooms and a spinning studio. The site also has picnic areas, shelters and two playgrounds.
CAST A LINE AND REEL ONE IN

While nearby Keyhole Reservoir offers boating and swimming opportunities, there are three great fishing spots in Campbell County. Burlington Lake, formed by Gillette Dam on Stonepile Creek, spans 145 acres. Anglers will find largemouth bass, bluegill and rainbow trout. Spinning, bait-casting and fly fishing are all encouraged. The pond at Dalbey Memorial Park in Gillette and Panther Pond in Wright provide even more chances to reel in a big one. Both are stocked with fish.

28
Gillette hosts two American Softball Association tournaments in 2014. Teams competing for the Western Division title will play here July 30 to August 3. Disc Golf
A Home Run
WATCH OUT FOR FLYING DISCS

Parks Disc golf can be played on two courses in Gillette. Dalbey Memorial Park offers a nine-hole, par-34 layout that is open to anyone for free. The course is mostly flat and lightly wooded. Energy Rotary Club Disc Golf Course is about 5,000 feet long with 18 holes set amongst moderately hilly and wooded terrain. Find more opportunities to get active in Campbell County at livability.com/ gillette/wy/activities.
ENJOY FUN IN THE SUN

Residents of Campbell County enjoy access to more than 50 parks and recreation areas which include playgrounds, athletic courts, horseshoe pits, grills and picnic areas. Gillettes outdoor City Pool is open during the summer and includes a sand playground, lap lanes and climbing structures. Among the most visited sites in the city is Dalbey Memorial Park, which has seven baseball/softball fields and 65 picnic tables. Campbell County Parks & Recreation maintains more than 20 parks and facilities, including four parks with ball fields, and a new skate park is being planned. Youth programs are offered year round for children between ages 4 and 12, including basketball, soccer, girls softball, baseball, hikes and special nights out.
THINGS TO DO: SEE THE COUNTY
30
Chiefs Daughter, created by Bobbie K. Carlyle, is located in front of the Campbell County Public Library. The sculpture, which came to the community through the Avenues of Art program, is sponsored by the Peregrine Leadership Institute in Gillette.
Staff Photo by JEFFREY S. OTTO
Public Art Located Around the Campbell County Community
Check out more photos of Campbell County and its most popular attractions at livability.com/gillette/wy/photos-video.
31
LIVING
Schools, health care and neighborhoods in Campbell County
The Campbell County High School Camels football team is ranked No. 2 in the state. The school is part of Campbell County School District No. 1, which includes 21 schools and about 8,700 students.
CCHS Camels Are One of Wyomings Top Football Teams
See more images that showcase Campbell Countys most impressive assets at livability.com/gillette/wy/photos-video.
32
33
LIVING
See What Wrights All About
The Wright Visitor Center, open from Memorial Day until Labor Day, features displays that focus on the areas coal, gas, oil and uranium mining industries.
Wright Has It

Right
by LAURA HILL
Staff Photos by JEFFREY S. OTTO
JOBS, AMENITIES, QUALITY OF LIFE MAKE THIS FRIENDLY TOWN A STANDOUT
hen folks in Wright look back at their towns history, they dont have to go far to reach ancient days try the late 1970s. A short past, perhaps. But Wright is flourishing, with a bright future for many years to come.
35
With the oil field development that has taken off recently, jobs are plentiful. And as there is more and more development in the uranium fields, oil fields and coal mines, the area will remain strong. Wright has a great future.
BRANDI BEECHER, WRIGHT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
But Wright also enjoys an excellent quality of life and an economic outlook most cities would envy, thanks to the booming minerals industry. Economically we are not as strapped as maybe some other places, so we are able to have nice facilities, good streets, several parks and a new state-of-the art rec center thats probably nicer than any rec center in a town this size in the U.S., Mayor Tim Albin says. NEW AMENITIES ENRICH LIFE The highly anticipated $11 million Wright Recreation Center, which opened in October 2013, has been a jewel in Wrights crown, offering area residents a pool, hot tub, basketball and volleyball courts, cardio room, weight room, spinning room, party room and more. The towns various parks provide upgraded playgrounds, picnic facilities and sports fields. Gibson Park sits next to the recently opened town library. Wright is also enjoying a new county visitor center, where travelers can explore interactive
exhibits on the history of the area, the minerals industry and ranching. We get a lot of people who come through on their way to Mount Rushmore or Yellowstone, and we try to give them an idea of what northern Wyoming is about and explain why people are out here in the middle of nowhere, Albin jokes. NEW AG CENTER WILL BOOST DEVELOPMENT A new town hall is expected to open in 2014, and should accommodate Wrights need for at least another 25-30 years, he says. Also on the horizon is a new agriculture center, a partnership between Wright and Campbell County. Work on the center is expected to begin in spring 2014. It will be a multipurpose facility oriented toward horses, where people can board their animals, and have use of indoor and outdoor arenas, says Brandi Beecher, Wright economic development coordinator. Its also an economic development
Established to accommodate workers who flocked to newly opened coal mines, the town was at first a collection of trailers, then a few houses, and now a full-fledged municipality. It offers the smalltown friendliness you might expect in a community of 1,807 (another 700-800 live in the surrounding unincorporated area).
The Wright Branch Library includes books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and more, and has activities for all ages.
The Wright Centennial Museum features exhibits showcasing the areas history and growth.
36
The new Wright Recreation Center includes a three-lane pool and offers swimming lessons for children.
opportunity, where we can host an event and bring people into the community. At this point in Wrights life, economic development is all about making our community more attractive to people and businesses, Beecher says. Part of the challenge of being such a young community is commercial development and keeping up with population growth as far as housing goes.
Its hard to attract businesses without adequate population, and with limited commercial space available. And housing is an ongoing challenge, too, she says, but both are being addressed. With the oil field development that has taken off recently, jobs are plentiful. And as there is more and more development in the uranium fields, oil fields and coal mines, the area will remain strong, Beecher says. Wright has a great future.
LIVING
s All About The Wright Visitor Center until Labor , Day, features open from Memorial Day areas coal, displays that gas, oil and focus on the uranium mining industries.
See What Wright
Has It
Staff Photos by JEFFREY
S. OTTO
Wright Right
by LAURA HILL
JOBS , AMEN ITIES , QUAL THIS FRIEN ITY OF LIFE DLY TOW MAKE N A STAN DOUT
hen folks in Wright look back at their towns history, they have to go far to reach dont days try ancient the perhaps. But late 1970s. A short past, Wright is flourish bright future ing, with a for many years to come.
L I VA B I L I
T Y. C O M /G
ILLET TE
35
DIGITAL MAGAZINE
L & J Operating Inc.

201 W. Lakeway Rd., Ste. 800 Gillette, WY 82718 (307) 686-9811 T (307) 686-9812 F ljoper@qwestoffice.net
Marshall Jewelry
Where shell love it, Guaranteed
1103 E. Boxelder Ste. C Gillette, WY 82718 (307) 686-6666 www.marshalljewelry.com
37
LIVING: EDUCATION
Class Act
CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOLS CATER TO ALL FAMILIES, INTERESTS Parents can rest easy knowing that Campbell County offers quality education from prekindergarten to postgraduate studies.
I came to Gillette College because it was a great place to start my college education and connect with people. I really enjoy the one-onone interaction with my instructors, and Im excited to be a part of the Resident Advisor program and student ambassadors.
DIEGO ZEPEDA, CLASS OF 2014
Higher Education
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING NORTHEAST REGIONAL CENTER

The UW Northeast Regional Center is in Gillette on West Sinclair Street, with a mission to extend the University of Wyomings educational programs to students beyond the main Laramie campus. Students in Gillette can study toward degrees and certificates at the center by utilizing distance education technology, audio teleconferencing, video conferencing, correspondence study, on-site education and online instruction. A full-service office handles admission, registration, financial aid and advising.
Students Prepare to Enter the Workforce
Learn more about Campbell Countys schools at livability.com/ gillette/wy/schools.
The two-year Gillette College has associate degrees in the arts, fine arts, science and applied science, as well as certificate programs. Students may also elect to enroll in career training, professional development courses and/or vocational/technical programs. In addition, a number of masters and doctorate programs are available through distance learning agreements with four-year colleges and universities.
38
Campbell County High School , located in Gillette, is part of Campbell County School District No. 1. Elementary School
BUFFALO RIDGE ELEMENTARY

Buffalo Ridge is the newest school in Campbell County, having opened in Gillette in October 2012. Kevin Sinclair is principal at the two-story building, which is painted in browns, beiges, tans and other earth-tone colors. Buffalo Ridge is the third elementary school to open in Gillette in recent years. Public Schools
CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

CCSD No. 1 is the third-largest district in Wyoming, serving 8,700 students in 21 schools. CCSD covers 5,000 square miles of northeast Wyoming, resulting in large distances between most schools. The district keeps a 18:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and all facilities are equipped for technology. Campbell County School District No. 1 was recently recognized in Wyoming for the districts excellence in planning use of funds achievement, and relationships with students and parents. The CCSD has plans to open a new elementary school and a high school in the fall of 2014. Private Schools and Programs
TOWNHOMES
A unique rental community
College Park Townhomes is Gillettes newest and only luxury townhome complex. Our spacious two- and three-bedroom units feature two-and-a-half baths, laminate hardwood flooring, black appliances, Hunter Douglas wood blinds, and furnished washer and dryers. High ceilings and large windows create a bright and open place for you to call home. Our unique townhomes are two stories and have a single car attached garage with direct access into the home. Featuring lush landscaping and low density, College Park offers privacy as well as all the amenities of apartment living. A halfacre fenced dog park, gazebo with picnic tables and BBQ grills, playground, and business center contribute to the relaxing and maintenance-free lifestyle enjoyed by our residents.
Attached Garage Washer/Dryer Business Center Playground Community Grill Area Pet Friendly Maintenance Free Flexible Lease Terms and Corporate Pricing Available
OTHER EDUCATION OPTIONS

Education options beyond public schools exist in Campbell County as well. John Paul II Catholic School at St. Matthews Church offers faith-based education for children from preschool up to fifth grade. The Boys & Girls Club offers several programs for school-aged children including tutoring, educational activities, civic lessons and fine arts classes. The Preschool Academy offers a customized curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of each child.

Stop by and view one of our exceptional townhomes today.

224 College Park Cir. Gillette, WY 82718 (307) 685-8344 (307) 685-9202 Fax Email: collegepark@fairfieldmanagement.com www.collegeparktownhomes.com
39
LIVING: HEALTH
CAMPBELL COUNTYS HEALTH PROVIDERS ARE OFFERING PATIENTS MORE SERVICES THAN EVER BEFORE
21st-Century Care
Campbell County Memorial Hospital has a 64-slice CT scanner and a 3-tesla MRI system, and also offers digital mammography.
High-Tech Health-Care Services
FAST FACT
CCMH won a Commitment to Quality Award from Mountain-Pacific Quality Health-Wyoming in 2012.
Health-care facilities throughout Campbell County are meeting the communitys needs with cutting-edge technologies and multimillion-dollar expansion and improvements projects. Campbell County Memorial Hospital is leading the way with a completed $68 million expansion project that includes a helipad, a covered 273-space parking structure, and a larger surgical unit that features private pre-op rooms.
Our expansion project has really made having surgery a more comfortable and private experience for patients and families, with our new lobby and individual outpatient pre-op rooms, says Andy Fitzgerald, hospital CEO. Additional construction is currently underway at CCMH, including expansion to the radiology department and a cardiac clinic with a cardiac-cath lab.
40
SNAPSHOT
CCMH is expanding its radiology department and adding a cardiology unit and catheterizatio n laborator y.
SENIOR LIVING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY The hospital is now building a $30 million facility for long-term and transitional care residents and short-term rehabilitation patients that includes 152 private rooms and eight double-occupancy rooms. The project, which is expected to be completed in spring 2015, includes a memory
care division. Features of this alternative to a traditional nursing home include a town center common area and separate neighborhoods of about 30 residents in each section with their own individual dining, recreation and sitting areas. We have a responsibility to the folks who built our community and made it a great place to live, Fitzgerald says. This new facility will give our seniors, and others who need long-term care, a place to live that is beautiful, safe, and cares for their needs with dignity and respect. Karen Clarke, CCMH manager of community relations, says other features that set this facility apart from the existing Pioneer Manor nursing home that was built in the 1960s include an adult daycare program and expanded rehabilitation care with a large gym.
MEDICAL CARE THROUGHOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY Campbell County is home to many other medical providers including High Desert Healthcare on Boxelder Road, which provides preventative and general health care for adults and children. McCarty Family Medicine is located on West Lakeway Road; Family Medical Care is on West 8th Street; Gillette Medical Imaging is on South Gillette Avenue; and N.E.W. Therapeutic Solutions on Stocktrail Avenue offers services including medical massage. by Kari Kynard Ridge
Get a healthy dose of information about health care in Campbell County at livability.com/gillette/ wy/health.
GILLETTE OPTOMETRIC CLINIC P.C.

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.gilletteoptometricclinicpc.com
David R. Fall, M.D., F.A.A.P. Julie S. Fall, M.D., F.A.A.P. Roberta Moro, M.D.
Providing Comprehensive Vision Care with the Latest Technology Offering Honest, Caring, Personalized Service
Eye Exams for All Ages Vision Therapy Contact Lens Fittings Emergency Eye Problems Pre & Post Care for Cataract and LASIK Surgery Safety Glasses Gift Certificates Infant Care Large Stock of Contacts One of the Largest Frame Selections in Wyoming
Mindy Gilbert, PA-C Rachel Helms, C.P.N.P.
New Patients Welcome!

OFFICE HOURS Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
(307) 682-2020 609 4-J Court

R.L. Jordan, O.D., F.A.A.O. A.E. Mills-Fischer, O.D. J.L. Fischer, O.D. J.C. Maycock, O.D. R.L. Mills, O.D.
We accept Medicare, Medicaid, VSP and BCBS.
307-687-1300
1308 W. 4th St. Gillette, WY 82716
41
well hook ya up!

Job Seekers Employers Part/Full Time Temporary Permanent
Servicing Buffalo, Sheridan and Gillette (LPO), First Northern Bank of Wyoming is committed to your future.
Currently located at 101 S. Osborne Ave.
306 S. Gillette Ave., Ste. B 307.686.1124 www.adeccousa.com
Coming soon to Gillette a full-service bank to be located at 200 Kendrick Ave.
Check out our website for more products and services offered.
307.685.3375 www.fnbofwyo.com
42
COMMUNITY PROFILE
ETHNICITY
18% White Hispanic 52% 30% 10%
7%
COST OF LIVING
$76,789
Other Median Household Income
$208,800
Median Home Price
$717
AGE
19 and under 20-54 55 and over
(percentages based on the total = 47,874) (percentages based on the total = 47,874)
83%
Median Rent for a Two-Bedroom Apartment

Source: Livability.com
TRANSPORTATION
Median Travel Time to Work
TEMPERATURE
January Average Low July Average High
87 76
12 minutes
31 14
January Low National Low
Source: Livability.com
Closest Airport: Gillette-Campbell County Airport

July High National High
5 miles
THIS SECTION IS SPONSORED BY
LIVING: SEE THE COUNTY
44
Golf Facility Is Updated, Improved
Gillettes Bell Nob Golf Course is home to an 18-hole, par-72 course and a nine-hole, par-3 course. Bell Nob recently received improvements, and now includes a new clubhouse, two new putting greens, a chipping area, an updated driving range and more.
Discover more photos of Campbell Countys recreational destinations at livability.com/gillette/wy/photos-video.
45
BUSINESS
Info on Campbell Countys top employers, jobs and success stories
Energy Companies Help Economy Grow
Campbell County has several oil, coal and gas companies, including Peabody Energy and Cloud Peak Energy, that help make the community an energy powerhouse. Peabody has three area mines, while Cloud Peak has four mines and controls 2.5 billion tons of recoverable coal.
Discover additional photos of Campbell Countys top businesses and industries at livability.com/gillette/wy/photos-video.
46
47
BUSINESS: OVERVIEW
Oil Rich
CAMPBELL COUNTY IS THE ENERGY CAPITAL OF THE NATION After decades of decline, oil production in Wyoming has been on the upswing for the past few years. And Campbell County is the center of all the activity. For instance, Wyoming operators produced more than 57 million barrels of oil in 2012, an 11 percent increase since 2009. The increase in oil production is partly due to the emergence of new technologies, such as horizontal wells and hydraulic fracturing. In 2013, nearly a third of all the barrels produced in the state came from the Powder River Basin in Campbell County, according to the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Campbell County Coal Is on the Move
SNAPSHOT
Cloud Peak Energy operates the Cordero Rojo Mine south of Gillette and ships about 39.2 million tons of low sulfur coal annually, mainly to electric utilities in the west, midwest and southeast U.S.
Peabody Energy curren tly has three mine s loc ate d in the Ca mp be ll County areas Powder River Basin.
Coal Industry
PEABODY ENERGY CONTRIBUTES TO THE AREAS SUCCESS

Peabody Energy operates three mines in the Powder River Basin. The North Antelope Rochelle Mine has delivered more than 1 billion tons of coal since mining began there in the 1980s. The Caballo Mine, located about 20 miles south of Gillette, ships 20 million tons of coal annually, and the Rawhide Mine, located 10 miles north of Gillette, ships about 10 million tons of low sulfur coal to customers each year. Find out more about Campbell Countys top industries at livability. com/gillette/wy/business.
48
PEABODY ENERGY: CREDIT, PEABODY ENERGY
Power Plant
DRY FORK STATION HAS THE POWER

The coal mining operations in the area depend on power from the Dry Fork Station, a coal-based electric generation power plant owned by the Basic Electric Cooperative and the Wyoming Municipal Power Agency. Located seven miles north of Gillette, the station is fueled with coal that arrives through a 1-mile conveyor system. The Dry Fork Stations estimated maximum net output could provide electricity for about 308,000 homes.
Business Spotlight
The Campbell County Chamber of Commerce recognizes its membership with seven annual awards, with all winners nominated and chosen by member business leaders. The following awards were presented in November 2013. The winners are:
CHAMBER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (SMALL BUSINESS):

The Prime Rib Restaurant and Wine Cellar primeribgillette.com
CHAMBER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (LARGE BUSINESS):

S&S Builders, LLC ssbuildersllc.com
NEW CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE YEAR:

Gillette Brewing Co. gillettebrewingcompany.com
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR:

JORDANS Western Dining jordansdining.com
FRIEND OF THE CHAMBER AWARD:

Basin Radio Network basinsradio.com
KELLY SWENSON BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR:
Local Transportation Assets
Josh McGrath, ERA Boardwalk Real Estate joshmcgrath.com
Oil company workers and executives have easy access to their Powder River Basin operations with the nearby Gillette-Campbell County Airport. The airport offers daily commercial service to and from Denver and Salt Lake City, and charter flights are also available.
SPIRIT OF GILLETTE AWARD:

John Pettyjohn, S&S Builders, LLC ssbuildersllc.com
49
BUSINESS
Locally Owned Store Has Unique Items
Gail Winterholler and Emerald Cool, mother and daughter, own Heaven to Earth in Gillette. The store includes home accents, specialty teas and coffees, gourmet food, and wine and barware. Cooking classes are also available.
50
C A M P B E ll Co U N T Y Y
Economic EXPANSION
by NANCY MANN JACKSON
GILLETTES HEALTHY BUSINESS CLIMATE CREATES JOBS AND SUPPORTS LOCAL INDUSTRIES
n recent months, a number of new businesses have opened in Campbell County, while several existing companies have expanded. The changing business landscape signals a growing, thriving economic environment in Gillette and across the region.
Campbell County is a good place for our business because there are lots of good paying jobs, taxes are low, and the county and city are continually growing, says Torrey Wingert, vice president and chief financial officer at Bomgaars, a home supply store that opened its first location in Gillette in 2013. Bomgaars isnt the only company that sees the economic promise of Campbell County. A number of other retailers and service companies have made decisions to invest in the area recently.

NEW AND EXPANDING RETAIL The new, 50,000-square-foot Bomgaars store in Gillette opened in June 2013. Like the other 65 stores in the Bomgaars chain, the store includes several major departments: lawn/garden/nursery, clothing/footwear, pets/animals, automotive supplies, paint, hardware, tools, housewares and toys. We chose to open a store in Gillette, as we felt it was one of the last large cities in Wyoming without a good sized farm and ranch store, Wingert says.
51
Quality Cooking Supplies
Heaven to Earth offers rare olive oils, balsamic vinegars and other specialty culinary products, making it a favorite destination for Campbell Countys cooking enthusiasts.
Gillettes new Bomgaars store is a one-stop shop for lawn and garden items, such as grass seed, mowers and tillers, and fertilizer, as well as clothing, tools, seasonal decorations, toys and automotive supplies.
Established Retailer Sets up Shop
While the new store has been received well by the community, Bomgaars expects continued growth in our store in Gillette as customers are still getting used to who we are and what we sell, Wingert says. We are truly a fourseason store and promote heavily year round with sales and events. Bomgaars isnt the only new retail development in Campbell County. Also in 2013, Universal Athletic, which sells and services athletic gear for local athletes, high schools and colleges, moved to a bigger location. While the company is not new to Gillette, it continues to invest in the local community and its business in Campbell County. Heaven to Earth, a locally owned gourmet cooking store, opened in Gillette in 2012. Gail Winterholler, who owns the shop with her daughter, says the community has been an ideal place to sell her wares, which include coffees, teas, oils, vinegars, herbs and cookbooks. Customers have responded well to the shops active social media presence, weekly giveaways and cooking classes. INDUSTRIAL SUCCESS STORIES In addition to retail, the Campbell County economy is experiencing growth in the industrial sector. Arnold Machinery Co., a distributor of construction, mining and agricultural goods, built a new, larger building in Gillette in 2012. The new location allows the company to serve more customers in the region and represents continued investment in Campbell County. Interstate Power Systems, which has had a location in Gillette since 1972, has also undergone major
52
Campbell County is a good place for our business because there are lots of good paying jobs, taxes are low, and the county and city are continually growing.
TORREY WINGERT, BOMGAARS VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
expansion in the area. To facilitate new services for its customers in mining, oil and gas, and over-theroad customers, Interstate Power expanded from approximately 40 employees in Gillette in 2007 to 185 by 2011. Expanding its employee base required significant investment in facility, says Russell Groombridge, branch manager for Interstate Powers Gillette office. The new facility, which opened in June 2012, took the company from 27,000 square feet to approximately 72,000 square feet. Campbell County has significant energy resources and has been home for Interstate since 1972, Groombridge says. We have long-term outstanding relationships with our customers and the community that we support. Campbell County offers great services, education facilities, and entertainment that is attractive to employees and potential employees.
WE ARE FARMERS.
Great Rates! Great Service!

SNAPSHOT
Auto (SR22 Available) Home/Renters Life Insurance Business Insurance
Cindy Lovelace
Multiline Discounts Available
The Arnold Machine ry Co. facility in Gillet te is the comp anys only location in Wyoming .
307-682-3197 Fax: 307-682-3196 clovelace@farmersagent.com 2100 S. Douglas Hwy., Ste.120 Gillette, WY 82718
Located in the Century 21 Building
Learn more online at www.farmersagent.com/clovelace
53
BUSINESS: CHAMBER REPORT
Take the Lead

Following a tradition of strong community leadership, the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce launched the Young Entrepreneurs Academy in 2013. The academys goals are similar to those of the Gillette Area Leadership Institute, a chamber backed program that helps turn residents into stronger leaders.
CHAMBER BACKS TWO IMPORTANT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Gillette Area Leadership Institute gives 20 adults each year the opportunity to learn behindthe-scenes aspects of our area to help them become better leaders in their companies as well as the community, says Julie Simon, chamber president and CEO. Meanwhile, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy allows students to learn about business to actually launch their own products or ideas. GILLETTE AREA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Gillette Area Leadership Institute is a nine-month program with participants meeting once a month to learn about the community. For example, members experience an Energy & Ag Day to tour a coal mine, power plant and ranch, then another month will involve a Social Services Day to become informed about nonprofits. The participants also do a class project, Simon says. One year was Habitat for Humanity, and last year the class developed an endowment scholarship at Gillette College to help deserving students with tuition costs. YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY
CARPET CERAMIC TILE HARDWOOD FLOORING PITTSBURGH PAINTS LIGHTING SHEET VINYL & LVT LAMINATE FLOORING CABINETS & COUNTER TOPS INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION SERVING GILLETTE FOR 25 YEARS
200 W. 2nd St. Gillette, WY 82716 (307) 686-5110 www.2guysdeco.com FIND US ON FACEBOOK!
At the academy, students meet once a week after school for 30 weeks to develop a business. Students are advised by business professionals and eventually go before an investment board to pitch their idea and hopefully receive investment money, Simon says. Ideas launched in the 2013-2014 Young Entrepreneurs Academy include plans for a lawn care company, a 5K walk backed by the business sector and commercial kitchen. We live in an entrepreneurial community, and the chamber is also working with the University of Wyoming and city leaders to start a business incubator in Gillette during the next couple of years, Simon says. Whether its students or adults, this chamber knows how important leadership is when it comes to advancing our community today and tomorrow. by Kevin Litwin
54
ECONOMIC PROFILE
4% 8%
12%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
7.4%
76%
4.4%
Wyoming
3.5%
EDUCATION LEVEL
High School Graduate Associate Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Campbell County
TOP EMPLOYERS
Campbell County School District No.1, Peabody Energy, Arch Coal Campbell County Memorial Hospital, Cloud Peak Energy, Alpha Coal West Campbell County, Wal-Mart, Buckskin Mining, City of Gillette
TAXES
6%
City Sales and Use Tax
SCORECARD
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$775M
Annual Retail Sales 4,091
250599
TRANSPORTATION
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
www.iygillette.com
$89M
Annual Hotel and Food Sales
6,181
Coach USA/Powder River Transportation

www.coachusa.com
4,198
Total Businesses
source: US Census
Jefferson Bus Lines

800-451-5333
1,693
$100,000+ $30,000-99,999 $29,999 and under
BNSF Railway Co.

www.bnsf.com
THIS SECTION IS SPONSORED BY
YOUR
SUCCESS
Is Our Goal!
ATM LOCATIONS
Corner of 4 & Kendrick (Drive-Up)
th
106 N. Hwy. 14-16 10800 S. Hwy. 59 (Shell Food Marts) Wyoming Center at CAM-PLEX Additional ATM locations available at the three branches pictured below
Main Phone 24-Hour Banking Bookkeeping Business Personal Home Loans
686-3300 682-9184 686-3340 686-3325 686-3315 686-3330

Campbell Countys Only Hometown Bank www.fnbgillette.com
All First National Bank ATM, Debit & Credit Cards Surcharge Free Earn ScoreCard Rewards
Loan Departments:
319 S. Gillette Ave. 686-3300
520 Running W Dr. 685-7070
2400 S. Douglas Hwy. 685-7000
6001,499
1,500+
Federal
Ad Index
54 2 GUYS DECO FLOORING AMERICA 42 ADECCO OFFICE & INDUSTRIAL 41 BIG HORN PEDIATRICS 42 BW INSURANCE AGENCY INC. 53 CAMPBELL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 19 CAMPBELL COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 6-7 CAMPBELL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL C4 CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 56 COACH USA POWDER RIVER TRANSPORTATION 39 COLLEGE PARK TOWNHOMES 29 COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS INC. C3 CONTRACTORS SUPPLY INC. 56 DETROIT HEAVY TRUCK ENGINEERING LLC C2 ERA BOARDWALK REAL ESTATE INC. 53 FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP 15 FIRST INTERSTATE BANK 55 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GILLETTE 42 FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF WYOMING 56 GILLETTE COLLEGE 41 GILLETTE OPTOMETRIC CLINIC PC 2 JOY GLOBAL
Ad Index
37 L&J OPERATING INC. 56 LONGS PLUMBING & HEATING INC. 37 MARSHALL JEWELRY 43 PREMIER HOME MORTGAGE 27 REMINGTON VILLAGE APARTMENTS 19 SLS WEST INC. C3 SOURCE GAS 24 SOUTH FORK APARTMENTS 15 SUSAN MCKAY, CPA LLC 25 WRIGHT HOTEL & OPEN RANGE STEAK HOUSE 1 WRIGHT WYOMING
LONGS PLUMBING & HEATING

COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE BACKFLOW TESTING HYDRONIC HEATING BACKHOE WATER SOFTENERS FIXTURE SHOWROOM SEWER CLEANING & JETTING SEWER CAMERA
1604 E. Hwy. 14-16 Gillette, WY 82716 (307) 682-2542 (307) 682-9757 Fax
Traveling the West is Tradition
POWDER RIVER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Offering Wyoming transportation solutions for more than 30 years CONTACT US: (800) 442-3682 1700 E. Hwy. 14-16 Gillette, WY 82716
www.longsplumbingheating.com
DETROIT HEAVY TRUCK ENGINEERING LLC Jess Ewing

Director of Sales & Marketing 801 E. Fourth St. Ste. 14A Gillette, WY 82716 307.685.4416 Office 307.685.4417 Fax www.dhtellc.com
VISIT OUR ADVERTISERS

2 Guys Deco Flooring America www.2guysdeco.com Adecco Office & Industrial www.adeccousa.com Big Horn Pediatrics BW Insurance Agency Inc. www.bwinsuranceagency.com Campbell County Chamber of Commerce www.gillettechamber.com Campbell County Convention & Visitors Bureau www.visitgillette-wrightwyo.org Campbell County Memorial Hospital www.ccmh.net Campbell County School District www.ccsd.k12.wy.us Coach USA Powder River Transportation College Park Townhomes www.collegeparktownhomes.com Collins Communications Inc. www.collinscom.net Contractors Supply Inc. www.gillettecsi.com Detroit Heavy Truck Engineering LLC www.dhtellc.com ERA Boardwalk Real Estate Inc. www.eraboardwalk.com Farmers Insurance Group www.farmersagent.com/cdawson First Interstate Bank www.firstinterstatebank.com First National Bank of Gillette www.fnbgillette.com First Northern Bank of Wyoming www.fnbofwyo.com Gillette College www.gillettecollege.org Gillette Optometric Clinic PC www.visionsource-gilletteopto.com Joy Global www.joyglobal.com L&J Operating Inc. Longs Plumbing & Heating Inc. www.longsplumbingheating.com Marshall Jewelry www.marshalljewelry.com Premier Home Mortgage www.premierhomenet.com Remington Village Apartments www.remington-village.com SLS West Inc. www.stewartlubricants.com Source Gas www.sourcegas.com South Fork Apartments www.southforkapts.com Susan McKay, CPA LLC Wright Hotel & Open Range Steak House www.wrighthotel.com Wright Wyoming www.wrightwyoming.com
56
Teaching Effectively Learning Successfully
Bright Future + A head

CAMPBELL COUNTY
Administrative Offices 1000 W. Eighth St. Gillette, WY (307) 682-5171 www.ccsd.k12.wy.us
SCHOOL DISTRICT

Livability Gillette, WY 2014

Caricato da

Informazioni sul documento

Copyright

Formati disponibili

Condividi questo documento

Condividi o incorpora il documento

Opzioni di condivisione

Hai trovato utile questo documento?

Questo contenuto è inappropriato?

Copyright:

Formati disponibili

Livability Gillette, WY 2014

Caricato da

Copyright:

Formati disponibili

GILLETTE

WRIGHT AND CAMPBELL COUNTY, WY

Campbell County is the Energy Capital of the Nation

YOU CAN TAKE IT WITH YOU

Haycreek Golf Course

H OIL RICnty is the

Campbell Cou of the Nation Energy Capital

KRIS BAUER PHOTOGRAPHY

8 Welcome to Campbell County

16 Attractions The Night Is Young

20 Barbecue Competition Lovin the Cue

28 Sports & Recreation Game On

Photos & Video

34 Community Assets Wright Has It Right

48 Business Overview Oil Rich

8 Education 3 Class Act 40 Health 21st-Century Care

50 Working Here Economic Expansion

54 Chamber Report Take the Lead 55 Economic Profile

Member Campbell County Chamber of Commerce

PLEASE RECYCLE THIS MAGAZINE

Were your friends and neighbors

industry Serving business and wellness d r occupational health an

Surgery in your hometown

501 S. Burma Ave. Gillette, WY 82716 307.688.1000 www.ccmh.net

Get back in the game

Gillette, Wright and Campbell County

She Sheridan Recluse

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Campbell County Chamber of Commerce

Admire Gillettes Public Art

Staff Photo by WENDY JO OBARR

Get Moving and Break a Sweat

SEE BIG MACHINES

READ EM AND REAP

Dont Miss a Beat

Pond and Park

TAKE THE BAIT

Little Learners Have Big Opportunities

Staff Photos by WENDY JO OBARR

arts and crafts,

Eat, Drink and Unwind

The Night IS YOUNG

Staff Photo by MICHAEL CONTI

SLS West, Inc.

Calls Answered 24-Hours a Day: (307) 682-0555

Try a Bite of Campbell County BBQ

COMPETITION FUELS RESIDENTS DESIRE TO TAKE BBQ TO A HIGHER LEVEL

Staff Photos by WENDY JO OBARR

THINGS TO DO: LOCAL FLAVOR

Steak and Shakes

Breakfast and Lunch

ENJOY A HEALTHY MEAL

Steak and Sha

Taste Wine From Across the Globe

spots at livability.cdining om/ gillette/wy /food.

Save Room for Dessert

Sweets and Treats

Steaks and Chops

HAVE IT COOKED YOUR WAY

Recipe courtesy of FarmFlavor.com

Prep Time: 5 minutes

WRIGHT HOTEL and OPEN RANGE STEAKHOUSE

300 Reata Dr. Wright, WY 82732 (307) 464-6060 www.wrighthotel.com

THINGS TO DO: ARTS & CULTURE