Fall is my favorite time of year! Maybe because October is my birthday month...you heard me right, I celebrate the entire month of October.  This year I am embarking on my own life transition. After being part of the DSA family for 12 years, I have decided to start a new chapter in my life. The decision was not an easy one...I have been committed to our beautiful downtown and the Main Street Program culture for so long, it feels like a second skin. I am reluctant to leave my beloved board of directors, Main Street business owners and wonderful volunteers, however, I am looking forward to spending more time with my family and will volunteer my free time to the VOANR ministry program.

One of the things I will miss most about this job is the many wonderful people I have worked with in the community as well as the volunteers who always step up to help with our many downtown events. This past year the 3rd Thursday Street Festivals and Farmers Markets were a huge success and would not have been possible without our major sponsors; Bank of the West, Brittain World Travel/Apple Vacations, Hammer Chevrolet, Kraft's Fine Jewelry, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the City of Sheridan, and Sheridan Travel & Tourism. The committee work and heavy lifting City staff, Sheridan Police and Fire Department, the DSA board of directors and following list of dedicated and cheerful volunteers:

Clarke McClung, Donald Legerski, Cheryl & Robert VanDyke, John Buyok, Janet Hoxie, Ami Erickson, Carlos Pacheco, Paula Pacheco, Marissa Coon, Bailey Coon, McKena Mowry, Alana Mowry, Valli Frost,  Tiffani Swenson, Joanne Garnett, Nancy Reno, Sarah Lee Mackey, Kailey Loomis, Jose Gutierrez, Danielle Brandt, Greta Knapp, Rebecca Colnar, Sara VonKrosigk, Sam Damon,  Nick Lange and Dalton Gregory.

So much to be grateful for and so many people I am honored to have worked with. I look forward to enjoying the downtown events from a spectator's point of view!

 

Are you committed to; working hard, connecting community and having fun all while advancing our mission to "enhance, preserve and promote historic downtown Sheridan to ensure future economic prosperity. This position requires:

The applicant should have education and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: commercial district management, economic development, public relations, planning, business and/or public administration, retailing, volunteer or non-profit administration, historic preservation, and/or small business development. The program director must be sensitive to design and preservation issues and must understand the issues confronting downtown business people, property owners, public agencies, and community organizations. The director must be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well organized and capable of functioning effectively in an independent  environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Supervisory skills are desirable.

Send resume to PO Box 13, Sheridan, WY 82801 or email [email protected].

 

The new TravelStorys historic buildings tour is now up and running! This is part of a collection of Wyoming audio tours that turns your cell phone into your own self-guided storytelling tour guide. There are eleven historic sites featured on this walking tour. State Senator Dave Kinskey, R-Sheridan, tells the history of each unique place while you view old photos of the buildings on your smart phone.

Teka Brock graciously offered her music to play in between stops while you make your way through our beautiful historic district. Upon entering each location, the TravelStorys app triggers the audio and draws you into another time and place.

The tour features the Hospital Pharmacy, WYO Theater, Kendrick Building (Best Our West), Old Town Hall & Fire Station (Beaver Creek Saloon), Mint Bar, Metz Lonabough Block (Java Moon/Over the Moon), Helvey Hotel & Cady Opera House (Sanford's), Bucket of Blood Saloon (ERA Carroll Realty) Mandel Cabin, Railroad District (Sheridan Inn), and the Elks Lodge. You must link to the app store or google play store to download the TravelStorys mobile app or go to the TravelStorys.com website.

If you like this tour, be sure to check out the Black Diamond Byway tour created by Sheridan County Land Trust. This mobile tour explores the many coal mines & communities that were established around the turn of the 19th century. While driving from Ranchester to just north of Sheridan, you will hear the authentic voices of members of towns & coal camps.

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