Spring 2009-SHEEP TRACKS NEWSLETTER

New Summer Hours

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend

          The National Bighorn Sheep Center will open at 9 AM starting Saturday, May 23. The Center will close at 7 PM in the evening so visitors, community members, and staff can attend the summer evening programs sponsored by Dubois Museum and at times partnered with the Bighorn Sheep Center, and Western Activities Association.

          Please share these new times with friends and visitors as there are many brochures out there with the old hours of 9 AM to 8 PM!

Dubois Antler Rendezvous

            May 11 through May 15 Dubois will welcome the fourth annual Antler Rendezvous to the Headwaters Town Park just across the street from the National Bighorn Sheep Center. Antler vendors from around the country will set up their booths and sell antlers in bulk as well as antler chandeliers, candle holders, whistles, jewelry and more.  

Dubois Appreciation Day

            Mark your calendars for Dubois Appreciation Day Saturday, May 16. This open house will be a great chance to visit your Center before the busy summer season. You might get a glimpse of a new exhibit or video program too.

            Dubois Appreciation Day is also the Center’s opportunity to say thanks to Dubois people and businesses – motels, restaurants, gas stations – for sending so many visitors our way! Join us for refreshments and recognition.

Summer programs with the Dubois Museum  

            The National Bighorn Sheep Center this year will partner with our neighbor, the Dubois Museum. On tap are the popular 'Make and Take your walking stick', 'Explore the Logic of the Ancient Medicine Wheels' and '101 Ways with Hucklberries'           

           Call for dates and times. [307-455-3429] Please call or email the Center if you have ideas or suggestions for program topics or speakers.

Memorials and Endowment Building

            Since our last issue of Sheep Tracks, several Memorial and Endowment gifts came to the Center at the end of 2005. These contributions are listed below.

            Gifts to the endowment are welcome anytime during the year and are thoughtful birthday or anniversary gifts. We will send a bighorn card to the anniversary couple or birthday person on their special day with greetings from you and a note that you have made a gift to the bighorns in their honor. Call, write or e-mail us with the details and your card will be sent out in time for the big event.

YEAR     IN MEMORY OR IN HONOR OF             GIVEN BY                  

2005                A Contribution to the                            The Davies Family

                           Endowment              

2005                Teri Lynn Bernard                                Lloyd and Dolores Haslam

                                                                                    John and Ramona Finley

2008                Stanley Blakeman                                 The Bert Tuckey Family

2008                Roberta 'Bert' Milton                            The Bert Tuckey Family

          Whenever memorial gifts honoring an individual reach $500 or more, the name will be recognized with a plaque in the Center’s lobby.