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Getting Back Into The Swing Of Things

11/4/2021

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I had the pleasure of visiting with Christy and Sarah yesterday at the Cheyenne Depot Museum.  Christy is the Executive Director and Sarah is the Curator.  It was informative to learn about the many events that take place at the Depot during the course of a year.
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This morning I visited Magic City Enterprises.  Here is my story about that visit.

The month of November seems to automatically generate thoughts of gratitude. As the executive director for United Way of Laramie County, I would like to use this month to build hope, spread joy, and express gratitude for the goodness of people. Our team will be surprising folks out in the community throughout the month with unexpected visits and gifts.

While each of us will experience challenges of one kind or another in daily life, we will also experience many joys in overcoming these challenges. Magic City Enterprises (MCE) is a place where that joy of overcoming obstacles is seen time and time again.

Jeff Gardner, President & CEO, states the following about Magic City Enterprises on the MCE website: “We have supported people with disabilities to live successfully in the Cheyenne area since 1971, and we look forward to continuing that mission for many years to come!”  They are doing some amazing work.


I had the pleasure of serving on one of the boards connected to Magic City Enterprises for quite a few years when my family lived here previously. It was a privilege to do so. Thus, I decided that today would be a good time to make a surprise visit back and give a gift to the first person we encountered. That person happened to be the receptionist, Susan Lewis. She has been working for MCE about three years. I presented her with a small gift from all of us at United Way of Laramie County to express our gratitude for her role at MCE. I asked if we could take a photo together, and she graciously agreed.


I also had the pleasure of visiting with Nancy Gordy while we there. She was always a huge help to our board when I was there with Pro Homes, Inc. Her role as Administration and Property Manager was vital to our success as a board as we worked to provide suitable housing for the clients. The dedication and commitment of the administration and the staff of Magic City Enterprises is a blessing to our community. A tip of the hat today to all of the clients, supporters, staff, and administrators at Magic City Enterprises.


This is just the beginning of our adventures. Where will we go next? I am not sure, but we will continue our endeavors to build hope, spread joy and express gratitude!

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This afternoon I attended the open house at TBC Mfg. Inc. This is a family business that recently moved to Wyoming from Colorado. The tour was fascinating.  My dad was a machinist at Union Electric (now Ameren) for many years.  He has been deceased for over 27 years now, but I wish he could see the technology in use today.  He would be amazed at what the computerized machines can do.
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The open house was well-attended.  Madison (pictured above) was a great tour guide.  I sensed a spark of enthusiasm from her when she talked about the manufacturing processes. Her grandfather , Samuel B. McGuire, lives on through his family.

Finally, I made a visit to the funeral home to pay my respects to the family of Deacon Alan Lancaster.  I was assigned to the Cathedral of St. Mary when I moved to Cheyenne in 2009.  Deacon Alan was serving the cathedral as well.  He has quite a life story.  I invite you to read his obituary.

www.schradercares.com/obituary/DeaconAlan-Lancaster 


What did you do today to make the world a better place?

​Do you have a plan for tomorrow?

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