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4th of July Safety Tips low sticks are soft and pliable making them attractive for small children to chew on. They can be easily broken open. The glow sticks contain a liquid called dibutyl phthalate which has a very strong chemical taste and odor and can cause irritation to the mouth. Concerned parents often call because their child’s mouth is glowing or they have gotten the product in their eyes. In 2012, poison centers across the country received more than 23,000 calls about exposures to glow products. Of those, more than 17,000 involved children younger than 6. Fireworks contain chemicals such as potassium nitrate, white phosphorus, barium chlorate and arsenic. They are in packages that are bright and attractive to small children. If swallowed the chemicals in fireworks can make them sick.
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Boating and Watercraft Safety ow that summer is in full swing many Wyomingites hook up to the boat and head for lake. Boating, when done safely, can be an enjoyable family experience on a warm, sunny day in the Cowboy State. However, boat owners need to take boating safety seriously or that enjoyable day can quickly turn to tragedy. The following are some Wyoming Watercraft Regulations that boat operators must be aware of. Each passenger on a boat must be provided a personal floatation device (PFD - a “lifejacket”) that fits the person and is U.S. Coast Guard approved. All children 12 years of age and under must wear a PFD when the watercraft is underway. A life jacket designed for an adult will not work properly and is not legal for a child as they are too large and likely to come off if the child is thrown into the water. In addition to a PFD for each person, all boats 16 feet and over in length must carry a Coast Guard approved Type IV throwable device. Even though it is not required on boats less than 16 feet in length it is good idea to have a throwable device on all watercraft. Flotation
devices are of no use in an emergency if they are buried under coolers or in storage compartments so keep them accessible so they can be used at a moment’s notice. Other safety equipment required by Wyoming Watercraft Regulations depends on the size of the boat being operated. A sound producing device is required on all boats and a working fire extinguisher is required on some vessels. Even when not required it is always a good idea to have a working fire extinguisher along with a tow rope, a set of oars or paddles and a bailing bucket on your boat. Boaters should never mix alcohol and boating. Drinking alcoholic beverages and operating a boat is just as dangerous as drinking and driving an automobile. Law enforcement officers responsible for enforcing boating laws and regulations are always on the lookout for people boating under the influence (BUI) of alcohol and drugs. Two other items that boaters need to check before they head out is their boat registration and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) decal. All motorized watercraft must be registered for the
current year before they can be launched and all watercraft, including non-motorized watercraft, must have a current years AIS decal. Wyoming’s AIS program is in its fifth year, yet many folks are unaware of the AIS program especially for small non-motorized kayaks and sailboats. Boaters are also reminded that watercraft coming into Wyoming from another state must have an AIS inspection before the boat can be launched in Wyoming. The majority of boaters are law abiding folks that want to have a good time and enjoy the opportunities Wyoming has to offer. Having the proper boating safety equipment and not drinking alcoholic beverages while on the water will add to that enjoyment. Remember, if you purchase a new watercraft or are just getting it in the water for the first time this coming holiday weekend, check your safety equipment before you launch! Launching your watercraft and then checking for your appropriate safety equipment can lead to disaster in a hurry. And remember to put that plug in!!! Find the Solution on Page 15
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Destruction of Property Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a destruction of property that occurred to four business mailboxes located on the 200 block of Works Ave., and on the 1000, 1100 and 1200 blocks of East Lincoln. Damage to the four mailboxes is believed to have occurred between 2000 hours on 06-20-14 and 0800 hours on 0621-14 when unknown suspect(s) pried open the locked mailbox doors. It is unknown if any mail was taken from the mailboxes after the doors were pried open. During this same time frame, a vehicle parked at the business on the 1200 block of East Lincoln was spray painted with florescent orange spray paint. The cost to repair the property damage is estimated at over $1,000.00. .com -Ranch other If you have information that can solve thisZRor any ocking .E w ww crime please call Crime Stoppers at 686-0400. You can remain anonymous and may earn up to $1,000 in reward.
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Dustin Lynch Gives a Big Performance at the Deadwood Mountain Grand By Clint Burton riday night, I finally made it to my first concert at the Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota. I was pleasantly surprised; the venue was smaller with an intimate setting, almost like being at a nightclub. I went to see Dustin Lynch. For those of you that don’t know who Dustin Lynch is, he is an up and coming country music artist who grew up in Tullahoma, Tennessee and later moved to Nashville and started writing songs. Dustin signed with Broken Bow Records and is currently ready to release his sophomore album. He currently has a top ten hit that is moving rapidly up the charts, called “Where It’s At (Yep- Yep)”, which I’m sure will be at the top before long. One of Lynch’s major influences has been Garth Brooks. I’ve seen Brooks a few times and Dustin has paid attention and crafted his performances, connecting to his fans in a way the Garth is able to do. Dustin puts in the extra effort to build his fan base. After Friday’s show, Lynch came out unplanned to sign autographs and take selfies with hundreds of screaming fans. It reminded me of one time I was walking into a hotel in Casper, Wyoming and saw a country music star stop and sign autographs and take videos with a group of high school kids, even though his security was saying they had to get going. Who was that country music star? None other than Garth Brooks. Lynch opened his concert with a new song called “One Hell of a Night” from his new album. He performed not only his hit songs, but did some great covers from “Friends in Low Places” with his famous bicep chug to “Pour Some Sugar On Me”
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Woodworth Promoted to Specialist
Staff Sergeant David Vanderpool of Laramie, Wyoming, a member of the Wyoming Army National Guard’s A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery, based in Gillette, received the Army Achievement Medal on June 22. The honor was presented to Vanderpool for outstanding accomplishments during Annual Training 2013. 1st Lt. Jacob Arnold presented the award. He has been a member of the Wyoming National Guard for seven years. Vanderpool is a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System section chief for A Battery. “Staff Sgt. Vanderpool’s dedication to the unit is one of the reasons that A Battery has been so successful these last few years,” said the unit’s readiness NCO, Sgt. 1st Class Samuel Cates. Vanderpool lives in Laramie and is employed with the Wyoming Military Department in Cheyenne.
Mccoy Promoted to Specialist
During a promotion ceremony held in Gillette, on June 20, A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery was able to promote one of its soldiers. Michael Woodworth, of Casper, Wyoming, was promoted to the rank of specialist in the Wyoming Army National Guard. Woodworth is an ammunition specialist for A Battery, stationed in Gillette. He has been a member of the Wyoming Army National Guard for three years. He is self-employed in Casper. “Specialist Woodworth has come a long way to become a key member of the unit, I look forward with working with him in the future,” said his platoon sergeant Sgt. 1st Class Samuel Cates his platoon.
Albin Promoted to Sergeant
During a promotion ceremony held in Gillette, on June 20th, A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery was able to promote one of its soldiers. Jacob McCoy of Newcastle, Wyoming was promoted to the rank of specialist in the Wyoming Army Na-
Thomas Albin, of Gillette, was promoted to sergeant in the Wyoming Army National Guard on June 20. Albin is a gunner for a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery, based in Gillette. Albin has been a member of the Wyoming National Guard for four years. “Sergeant Albin was promoted for his outstanding performance and ability to learn new skill sets. His motivation and positive outlook will be an asset to both his peers and with A Battery,” said the unit’s first sergeant Johnathan Gillespie. Besides serving in the Wyoming National Guard, he is employed with Buckskin Coal Mine in Gillette.
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Sweeties on Wheelies Submitted by Dottie Rankin hat do you get when you mix 49 women who call themselves Sweeties, their motorcycles, a beautiful day, an amazing ride and willing, generous spirits? You get a win-win situation for the Women’s Resource Center of NE Wyoming and you get a chance to ride with 49 of your Sweeties On Wheelies riding buddies. Forty nine women from ages 30 to 87 gathered this year in Gillette WY, as they have for the past twelve years to ride the Sweeties on Wheelies Ride for charity. Led by Georgette Hoffman of Gillette the forty nine lady riders rode nearly 300 miles on their motorcycles to raise money for charity. The route included the breathtaking WY Black Hills scenery and took the riders from Broadus, MT, Alzeda, MT, Hulett WY, the always incredible Devil’s Tower and Rozet WY, ending up back to Gillette. Sweeties on Wheelies is an all-women’s motorcycle run, a chick’s run if you will. A different WY town hosts the charity ride the third weekend in June every year. The Sweeties ladies pick one charity a year and find sponsors, raise money with raffles, live auctions and seek always appreciated donations, to support charities that help women. This tradition started in 2002 and was Wyoming’s first and only all woman ride. For ten years lady riders from all over the North West region of the United States gathered in Casper WY to raise money for charity and rode to Sheridan WY to end the day. In 2012 things changed up a bit and the Sweeties started seeking
other volunteers from different WY towns to host the event. This year they chose Gillette WY and he charity that was decided on for the Sweeties on Wheelies 2014 Ride was the Women’s Resource Center of NE Wyoming, located in Gillette. The Women’s Resource Center is an early pregnancy Medical Clinic that provides free professional care to each patient in an atmosphere that is warm, inviting and private. Patient advocates are specially trained to serve women facing unplanned pregnancies and are feeling overwhelmed. The Women’s Resource Center provides resources and support to their patients and they strive to reinforce the fact that each patient is a unique and valuable individual and are committed to caring for their patients as such. To raise money year after year is serious business and hard work, just ask event organizers Georgette Hoffman, Mary England, Jill Kamber-Knox and Cyndy Canfield. Much planning over many months went into the June 21 event, as it does every year. Successful event planning always means stress, thank goodness there is the promise of being able to ride their motorcycles to keep them going! Destination X of Gillette, (the local Polaris and Victory dealer) served as the starting point Saturday morning. Breakfast was supplied by McDonalds and delivered to Destination X, where the first poker draw was conducted. Then the Sweeties on Wheelies entourage was escorted through town by the Gillette Police Dept., which seems very fitting as the
event organizer and Road Captain was retired police officer Georgette Hoffman. The next stop and draw was the city park at Broadus MT. The Stoneville Saloon in Alzada MT was the stopping point for lunch. The riders were treated to pulled pork sandwiches, pork and beans, coleslaw and one more chance to draw the ever elusive good poker hand. It is interesting to note the ride was not only a chance for women to help women, but there were interesting historical stops thrown in. The Stoneville Saloon in Alzada is located near the historical stage coach run from Deadwood to Miles City MT and is also the site of the bloody Stoneville gun fight on Valentine’s Day in 1884. After a stop in Hulett at the Ponderosa Café to refresh with cold beverages and draw the last card they were off to the final stop at Ruff’s in Rozet WY. Upon their return to the starting destination of Gillette the riders were treated to a supper meal of pulled pork and all the trimmings from Pokey’s BBQ. Prairie Fire Brewery put their trailer inside the fenced area and pledged $1 from every beer would go to the charity. The Sweeties Ride ended with music from the Lazy L Band from Gillette at Boothill Legendary Steakhouse and Nightclub and a celebration party at the National 9 Motel. The Gillette and other surrounding communities rose to the occasion in a big way with donations for the ride and auction from The Chop House, 311 Lounge, Prairie Dawn, Action Motor Sports, Home Depot, Knechts, and Metz
Beverage. A Ruger LC380 was donated by Razor City Firearms and raffled off. Firemen from the local fire department also showed up but not for fighting fire. They were going to wash the Sweeties bikes but rain threatened so they settled for the photo ops. The day was made even more special with every biker receiving a free 5X7 photo of them and their bike from JNT Humes Photography. So to answer the question what do you get when you mix women, motorcycles, a beautiful day, an amazing ride and willing, generous spirits that are ready to help a good cause?
First Presbyterian Church 682-7264 511 Carey Ave Gillette, WY Sun. Sun. 10am Wed 6pm Adult Bible Study & P-K – 7th, 8th – 12th 6:30pm
First Church Of The Nazarene 682-2562 3010 W 4J Rd Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:30am Worship: Sun. 10:45am Wed. Bible Study 6:30
Prairie Wind Unitarian Universalists 686-4812 10am 2nd & 4th Sun at Lakeway Learning Center
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 682-4296 804 Emerson Gillette, WY 10am Sunday
Roadway Alliance Church 687-7738 811 Hemlock Ave Gillette, WY Sun. Service: 10:15 am Living Rock Church “Life of the Rock” 670-1518 1001 S. Douglas Hwy Bld B Sun. Service 9am & 10:45am
Family Life Church 687-1083 480 State Highway 50 Gillette, WY Sun. 9am
Open Door Church 685-3337 111 E 2nd St Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 10am Wed. Worship 6:30pm www.gillette-church.com
First United Methodist Church 686-7339 2000 W Lakeway Rd Gillette, WY Sun. Contemplative Service 8am Sun. Blended Service 9:15-10:15 Sunday School 10:30
Grace Bible Church 686-1516 4000 Collins E Rd Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:00 Worship 10:00am Evening Service 6:00 PM
Westside Baptist Church 682-3505 604 W 10th St Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 8am Sunday School 9:30 Sun. Worship 10:45 Hispanic Service 6pm
Hope for the Heart Biker Church Meets at Calvary Community Church 631 Commercial Drive Gillette, WY Seventh-day Adventist Church 682-8465 901 Apricot St Gillette, WY Sabbath School: 09:30A Worship Service: 11:00A Vineyard Christian Fellowship 686-2485 585 Westside Dr Gillette, WY 9 am - Men’s Study/Fellowship, 10 am - Vineyard Cafe Opens (Coffees/ Pastries), 10:30 am - Worship and the Word, 6 pm - Various Activities First Baptist Church 682-4816 501 S Gillette Ave Gillette, WY Sun. 10:45am Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30am Mike Morrison Ministries 685-2272 2 W McKenzie Rd, 82716 Gillette, WY Tuesday night Bible Study 7:00 - 9:00 Saturday Night 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gillette Christian Center 686-6680 6201 Swanson Rd Gillette, WY Sun. 7am Men’s Bible Study 9:30 Coffee Café Sun. Worship 10am 11:15am Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran 686-4080 1010 W Beaver Dr Gillette, WY Service 9am Antelope Valley Baptist Church 682-1602 2801 Antler Rd Gillette, WY First Assembly Of God-family 682-3308 601 Carey Ave Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:30 Sun. Worship 8am, 10:30am 6pm
Central Baptist Church 682-2543 1170 Country Club Rd Gillette, WY Sun 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:30 Worship Service 10:00am 11:15am
St Matthew’s Catholic Church 682-3319 1000 Butler Spaeth Rd Gillette, WY Sat 5:00pm Sun 9:00am & 11:00am Sun 5:00pm Spanish Mass
New Life Wesleyan Church 682-5642 1000 Comanche Ave Gillette, WY Sun. 9:15 & 10:45
Emanuel Southern Baptist Church 686-4132 1851 Chara Ave Gillette, WY
Church Of Christ 682-2528 1204 T-7 Ln Gillette, WY Sun. Bible Study 9am Sun. Worship 10am & 6pm
High Plain Community Church 685-0044 3101 W Lakeway Rd Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 9am and 11am 7pm. Wed. Worship
Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 682-9779 600 Longmont St Gillette, WY Sun. School 10am Worship 11am 6PM
Trinity Lutheran Church 682-4886 1001 E 9th St Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:15am Sun. 8am and 10:30am
Christian Church 682-3316 100 E Flying Circle Dr Gillette, WY Sun 10:30am St Francis on-the-Prairie 464-0028 357 Willowcreek Dr. Wright, WY 82732 Sun. 10am Wed. 5:30
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You get women with hearts and stories of their own, you get women who love to ride and love to help, you get to experience new friendships and deepen old friendships. The power of women can never be underestimated. The same can be said of the power of motorcycles. You put the two together and you end up with women who make a difference for women, or to put it another way, you get a hugely successful 2014 Sweeties on Wheelies Ride. Makes you wonder what is in store for Sweeties on Wheelies 2015! Dottie Rankin ……………and so I ride
Jericho Baptist Church 686-5626 211 S Brooks Ave Gillette, WY 10am Sun. School 11am Sun. Worship 6pm Sun. Worship 7pm Wed. Worship
Jesus Christ of LDS 555 Wright Blvd. Wright, WY 9am Sun. Worship Jesus Christ of LDS 2903 Aqllen Avel Gillette, WY 9am Sun. Worship 11am Sun. Worship Jesus Christ of LDS 1500 O’Hera Gillette, WY 9am Sun. Worship 11am Sun. Worship Westside Baptist Church 682-3505 604 W 10th St Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 8am & 10:45 Sun. School 9:30 Bible Study 6:00pm Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church 687-0074 1612 E Us Highway 14-16 Gillette, WY 82716 Sun. 10 to 11:30 Wed. 7pm to 8:30 pm Calvary Community Church 682-9553 631 N Commercial Dr Gillette, WY 82716 Sunday School 9:15 10:30 Worship 6:00pm Foundations Class Faith Community Church 682-7333 177 American Rd Gillette, WY 82716 Sunday School 9:45am Service 10:45am Wed Evening Study 7pm Wright Baptist Church 464-0464 225 Ranchero Dr Wright, WY 82732 Sun 9:30am Bible Study 10:45am Worship Service 6:00pm Evening Prayer & Discipleship Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 682-3319 624 Wright Blvd Wright, WY 82732 Sun 5:30pm
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Trapping, Darting and Relocating Animals Not as Easy as it Looks t looks so easy on TV. A person shoots the tranquilizer dart into the animal, the animal quickly “goes to sleep” and then a radio collar or ear tag is hastily affixed to the animal. Or, if the animal has been causing problems it is moved to a new location. This all takes place in about the same amount of time it has taken you to read this so far. Another scenario involves setting a trap to capture an animal alive so that it can be studied for a research project or moved because it is causing problems. This process is also oversimplified on TV shows - the trap is set, the animal walks in, the door comes down behind the animal. If it is going to be handled for a research project it may be given a tranquilizer so it can be handled. If the animal is going to be relocated the entire trap is usually moved to a location and the animal is released in its new home. The reality is immobilizing wildlife with drugs delivered via a specially designed dart gun or trapping them alive so they can be studied or moved is much, much more involved than is portrayed on TV shows. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department gets several requests each year to move potentially dangerous or nuisance animals to a different location. Those animals, usually bears or mountain lions that are potentially dangerous to human health and safety are given a high priority and action is taken. When animals become a nuisance or may have a human safety factor, for instance a moose in town that is causing traffic problems, the Game and Fish Department will respond and attempt to get the animal relocated back to suitable habitat. All Game and Fish personnel that use immobilization equipment must attend a training course taught by the Department Veterinarian. The training course emphasizes safety not only for the public, but for Game and Fish personnel as well, when immobilizing and handling wildlife. Animal handling techniques that minimize stress and injury to the immobilized animal are extensively covered during the training. All drugs used for wildlife immobilization are done so under the supervision and
direction of a veterinarian. All of the equipment used in an animal darting procedure is expensive. The guns, darts, and drugs are costly. The type of drugs needed for immobilizations are not only costly, but getting more and more difficult to acquire each year. The drugs are regulated by several different Federal agencies as to how, where and for how long they can be kept. Some regulations even specify what type of container can be used for drug storage. The guns used to administer an immobilization dart to an animal have an effective range of about 30 yards. Immobilization darts are bulky, slow moving projectiles. The area on the animal that is ideal for the dart to hit is a large muscle mass; usually the rump. Due to the slow velocity of the dart, an animal can move from the time the trigger of the dart gun is pulled to the time the dart reaches its target; or the animal can jump or flinch at the report of the gun being fired; in either case the dart fails to connect with the target. Live trapping animals for relocation or study can involve administering a drug while the animal is in the trap to calm the animal for transportation or sedate it so it can be safely handled for study. In this case a “jab stick”, simply a three to four foot long rod with a hypodermic syringe on the end, is used to administer the drugs to the animal in a live trap. Anytime an animal is administered a drug, whether live trapped or shot with a dart gun, there are many things that can go wrong. For instance an animal’s reaction time to a drug can be highly variable. It may take anywhere from three to 10 minutes for the drug to start to show its effect. If the animal does not show a positive sedation reaction to the administered drug, a second attempt is made. An animal may have spontaneous recovery and “wake up” without warning. This can be a very dangerous situation for those handling the animal. Or, the animal may have an adverse reaction to the immobilization drug which can cause health issues or even death to the animal. Some drugs used to sedate animals require longer recovery periods, so if an
animal has been sedated and moved to an area there may have to be restrictions on human occupation of that area. There can also be restrictions on human consumption of the meat of an animal that has been relocated. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s policy specifies that any animal that has been immobilized and released within 60 days of the beginning of the hunting season for that species must be ear tagged. The ear tags advise a hunter who has bagged an animal to contact the Department using the phone number stamped on the ear tag. By calling the phone number on the ear tag the hunter can get the tagging information and advice on consumption of the animal. When it comes to bears and mountain lions, the areas where these animals can be relocated are limited. These two species are always relocated into habitats that are already occupied by members of the same species. Bears and lions are territorial and have specific home ranges. When a new individual is released into another animal’s home range a conflict between the resident and new arrival can result in one of the animals being forced to find a new home range. The wandering individual may end up in an area where it becomes a problem animal and the cycle starts all over again. For elk, deer or moose disease issues always have to be considered when they are relocated. By moving these animals from one location to another it may be facilitating the transmission of a disease that could affect other wildlife or even domestic livestock. So, after considering all the elements of a trap and transplant or dart and relocate endeavor it becomes apparent there are a lot of things that must be considered prior to going out and relocating animals. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department responds quickly to situations where animals are potentially causing human safety issues. When it is a nuisance animal there may be other options to effectively deal with the situation.
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Obituaries
Tommy Lee Rivenes Memorial Services for Tommy Rivenes were held Wednesday July 2, 2014 at Walker Funeral Home. Military Honors were provided by American Legion Post 42 Honor Guard. Tommy Lee Rivenes, age 68, passed away at his home on June 28, 2014. Tommy Lee Rivenes was born on June 27, 1946 in Onida, SD to Ruth and Ronald Rivenes. He grew up in Onida, Mitchell and Harrold all in South Dakota. He attended schools in Mitchell and Harrold but graduated from Onida High School. He earned a degree as a barber and worked for a short time as one. Tommy spent most of his life machining working for L and H and machine products, where he retired in 2008. However, he worked most of his time for General Electric where he worked 20 years. He married Sherry Kiehn on February 23, 1966 in Onida, SD. Tommy served in the military from December 1965 to December of 1967 and was a private during the Vietnam war. In 1976 Tommy and Sherry moved to Gillette and made it their permanent home. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and spending time with family. Refinishing a 1955 Custom Ford was a project he loved
doing. Tommy is survived by his wife Sherry Rivines of Gillette; Son Bret Rivenes; daughter Tammy Ayala; brothers Ronnie Rivenes, Jack Kelley; sisters Ginger Wagner, Susan Hagan, 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by Ronald and Ruth Rivenes, Peggy LeFave, Bonnie Winkler, Kay Mikkelson and Dustin Keith. A memorial has been established in Tommy’s name to benefit Close to Home Hospice House of Gillette, WY. Memorials and Condolences may be sent in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website: www.walkerfuneralgillette.com
Jeremy Marlin Bauer Memorial Services for Jeremy Bauer were held Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Family Life Church in Gillette, Wyoming, Erik Bergquist officiating. Jeremy Bauer, 41, of Gillette passed away Wednesday June 25, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident. It is with our deepest sympathies and gratitude that we honor the life of our cherished Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and Cousin. His ever presence in our lives and the lives of
Isabella and Brinley Schirado, all of Gillette and Brooke Meier of Nebraska, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jeremy was preceded in death by his grandparents; Elda Pfanstiel, Randal and Mildred Prince. A memorial Fund has been set up at Campco Federal Credit Union for Kaylee’s college education. Memorials and condolences can be sent in the family’s name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.gillettememorialchapel.com
everyone he touched, was his gift to us, a gift that we will cherish forever. Jeremy Marlin Bauer was born to Douglas and Bernita (Pfanstiel) Bauer on January 1, 1973 in Osmond, NE. Was raised and educated in Nebraska and Wyoming. He enjoyed boxing, wrestling, swimming, and hunting with his Dad and friends. Jeremy graduated from Worland High School in 1992. On April 24, 1999 Jeremy married his school sweetheart Mindy Schirado in Worland. They moved and made their home in Gillette with this union they were blessed with a daughter, Kaylee, born in Gillette. At the time of his death he was an employee of Buckskin Mine. He enjoyed learning every aspect of his job. He made many friends along the way. Family was a LARGE part of his life. He enjoyed camping, grilling, jet skiing, cooking, rafting and watching movies with Mindy and Kaylee. He was handy at carpentry and dirt work, he loved his toys and would take on a challenge. He was a Big Nebraska Huskers fan! He also had a passion for John Deere tractors. He cherished the time he had with his family. Jeremy is survived by his wife; Mindy, daughter; Kaylee of Gillette, parents; Douglas and Bernita Bauer of Worland, sisters; Rhonda (Travis) Meier of Randalph, NE, Alyssa Bauer of Gillette, grandparents; Delmar and Arlean Pfanstiel of Osmond, NE, father-in-law and mother-in-law; Larry and Sharon (Clark) Schirado of Gillette, sister-in-law; Melissa (Travis) McElwain of Gillette, brother-inlaws; Micheal Schirado of Denver, CO, and Matthew (Lauren) Schirado of Gillette, nieces; Jennifer and Madison McElwain, Rian,
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The Dinner Bell By Holly Galloway
ast Thursday in the late afternoon, my husband and I were traveling south along Highway 50. It was raining and some thunder and lightning could be seen and heard. Suddenly, towards the left I saw a cloud that looked like a cone come down to the ground. Having never seen a tornado except on television it took a second to know what I was seeing. The hail came down so hard that we had to pull off the highway. What a crazy storm and what a crazy year it has been with the weather. The following is a delicious meal that can be made at any time of the year!
Cream Cheese Fettuccini 2 T. Butter 1 tsp. Basil, chopped 1 tsp. Parsley 1 tsp. Garlic, chopped
1 chopped onion 2 Cubes Chicken Bullion 1 ½ C. Water 2 pkg. Cream Cheese 1 pkg. Fettuccini In a medium size sauce pan cook the fettuccini in boiling water until done. Drain, and rinse the pasta with cold water to keep it from sticking together. In another medium sized sauce pan melt the butter, and then add the herbs and onion. Cook these on low until the onion is clear. Add the chicken bullion and water and raise the heat. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and add the cream cheese. Do not let this boil as it heats. If you like you could add a pound or two or cooked shrimp at this time and let it all heat. Add the rinsed fettuccini and stir well. Let warm, then serve. The following is another no bake cookie that is wonderful for the sum-
mer time. I might have shared this before, but I think July would be a good time to share it again!
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1 C. Karo Corn Syrup 1 C. Sugar Bring this to boil in a large sauce pan. Now add: 1 C. Chunky peanut Butter 1 tsp. Vanilla 6 C. Rice Krispies Mix this well, then put it into a 9x13 pan. This will be thick, so spread it around the entire bottom of the pan. Now melt together: 1 pkg. Butterscotch Chips 1 pkg. Milk Chocolate Chips When this is all melted pour it on top of the rice krispie mixture and spread it all around on top. Let this set for two hours then enjoy!
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Bold Republic Weekly “Stay Out The Vote” Campaign By Glenn Woods
ell, it’s that time again. Be prepared for radio and television commercials encouraging you to get registered and get out to vote. It’s your right, after all. Your voice matters. I won’t deny that it’s your right. I’m sure as heck not going to tell you that your vote does not matter. But I’m thinking it’s not such a good idea to ask everyone to get out and vote. I’m thinking that a big part of the problem is that we have people showing up to the polls that have no idea who, or what, they are voting for. How many people really pay close attention to politics? I mean pay attention year round? Most people I meet tell me that they hate politics. I don’t blame them. I hate politics too. But if you are only paying attention to the “who what and where” at the last possible minute, then what do you really
know about the people you are voting for? Have you ever really sat down and listened to what today’s politicians are saying and doing while in office? I’m thinking most people have NO IDEA what sort of NUT BALLS they have elected. Most people have no idea how big of a mess has been created by these nincompoops. I mean, these people may truly be insane. Yet every couple of years they get elected again. How is that possible? It is possible because we have politically illiterate people voting straight party line or picking the name the most rings a bell then they get into the voting booth? POP QUIZ! - No cheating. Off the top of your head name the following. Who is the Mayor of the town you live in? Who are your Senators in Cheyenne, and in D.C.? Who represents you in
News Paper? Twitter? Facebook? Internet News Sites? Late Night Comedy Shows? Okay, you don’t have to be a news junkie like me. But if you only get your news from one or two quickie little sources and you don’t bother to dig into the issues as they are presented by the media, you really don’t know what you are talking about, on any issue. An informed citizen looks at news stories from multiple sources, and not just the ones that they agree with. An informed citizen is skeptical of any and all news sources, and is sure as heck skeptical of anything that comes out of any
the House? - In Cheyenne and in D.C.? Who’s the Governor of your state? Who’s the Vice President of the United States? If you did not know the answer to any of those questions, then please, for the sake of your country, don’t vote. The last thing we need is a bunch of uninformed people at the polls picking candidates based on a feeling or the flip of a coin. Notice, I’m not asking you to agree with me on the issues. If you and I disagree, then fine. But, before you vote, do you know what the issues are? POP QUIZ! - Sorry, I’m throwing two at you in the space of one article. I’m sure you did not know that there were going to be tests in today’s newspaper. Where do you get your news? Radio? TV?
politicians mouth. Do you ever attend any government meetings, on any issue, ever? I know we are all busy but if you have kids and you have never so much as been to one school board meeting then you have no idea what they are teaching your kids. I know you don’t have time to go to all city council meetings, but have you ever attended one, just one, because you had a concern? If we are going to live in a free country, run by the people, then the people must pay attention, stay informed, and actually show up to a meeting now and then. This is why I have started my “Stay Out The Vote” Campaign. My goal is to encourage
the apathy in those who do not pay attention and never get involved. To you folks out there who never pay attention I ask of you, do your civic duty and stay home on election day. You know, come to think of it, most “get out the vote” campaigns actually drive around and pick up people to take them to the polls. Well, I’d like to offer something a little different. I wonder if we can raise a little money to encourage the politically illiterate to stay home by offering them free movies on pay per view or maybe free pizza, or free Chinese delivery to their homes. We need to keep them home. For the sake of the country.
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Patriotic Concert Cancelled
Editor: Many folks were aware I was to perform/host a Patriotic Concert in Bicentennial Park this 4th of July. This program was sponsored by KOOL Radio and approved by officials of the Parks and Recreation Department. Since I like community involvement, I went to work getting others involved: local veterans groups, an actor to perform a “Living History Moment,” A Korean War Era Veteran to share the importance of fighting in Korea, several moving poems, narrations in honor of Veteran’s sacrifice, the singing of Theme Songs of each branch of the Military and an hour’s worth of music from students of the Campbell County School District. It was to be a great show. All for naught! Last Monday, KOOL radio called and said they were withdrawing their sponsorship of the concert. Some folks, three to be exact (one being a local news reporter I was told) objected to my hosting said program. Well, since performing Patriotic Music is a passion of mine, I immediately called Parks and Recreation Department and asked if the “show could go on” without the sponsorship. I was informed the area for the concert was no longer available either. Interesting! Fortunately, the Parks and Recreation Department did agree to allow the students of Campbell County School District perform as planned. So folks, that part of the program will still happen. The rest has been, unfortunately, cancelled. Yes, I’m disappointed we couldn’t bring this great program to Campbell County. However, these circumstances are beyond my control and the public deserves to know why I won’t be hosting a concert this Friday in Bicentennial Park. I do encourage folks to come and listen to the CCSD students. They do a great job! I attended a practice recently and it’s well worth listening to. God Bless America, By Troy Mader – Wyoming House of Representatives
Weakening America is Obama’s specialty
Dear Editor, Is our current president deliberately trying to weaken America, as well as trying to change its long-held values and traditions? President Obama was instrumental in the insistence that Egypt’s longtime dictator, Hosni Mubarak, had to be removed. Mr. Obama showered compliments, as well as money and armaments, on Mohammed Morsi, the head of the Muslim Brotherhood, who attempted to make Egypt into an Islamic nation. If the Egyptian people hadn’t risen up
and deposed the Muslim Brotherhood, the region would have looked a lot different today with Mr. Obama’s support of Mr. Morsi. Instead of enforcing stronger sanctions on Iran in its quest for nuclear weapons, Mr. Obama did the complete opposite and stopped all sanctions. Instead, he opted for “negotiations” with our worst terrorist threat. This action was a deliberate knife in the back to Israel, our only real ally in that part of the world. Mr. Obama has just supplied the Taliban with its five top leaders and mass murderers in return for the release of an American soldier who had deserted his unit. After the sacrifice of vast amounts of money and men and women, we had won the war in Iraq and the country was relatively stable. Then Mr. Obama announced that all American troops would be leaving the country. Why was that necessary? Have we left South Korea, Germany, etc.? Just look at the turmoil that would have been. It is what is now unfolding in Iraq. I won’t dwell on the multitude of scandals that have engulfed the Obama administration, but suffice it to say that any one of them would have had a Republican president impeached by now. HARRY KLAPPER
Action is needed to reduce killings and woundings in schools
Dear Editor, How many students must die in U.S. schools before politicians stand up to the NRA and pass sensible gun legislation? There have been 74 mass shootings by wackos with guns in schools since Sandy Hook. Still, the Republicans object to steps that would reduce the killing and wounding of students and teachers: Closing gun show loopholes. A national database and background check that delays the purchase for 60 days while criminal and mental health records are checked. Eliminating assaults rifles and clips holding more than 10 rounds. Stop Internet sales. Videotape all sales of guns and ammunition. The lives of our children and safety of the citizenry are more important than adhering to the exaggerated “right to bear arms.” The founders of our Constitution were talking about arming a civilian population with muskets that shot a single bullet between reloading. They didn’t anticipate thousands of people murdered every year by automatic weapons that are available to any fanatic or nut job. And you don’t hunt with AR-15s. Vote out politicians who are more interested in campaign contributions from the NRA than the safety of our
children. Tom Minnerick
Courts Ruling Signals Need for Change
Dear Editor, Monday’s Supreme Court 5-4 decision allowing some employers to opt out of paying for the contraceptive portion of medical insurance when it conflicts with their religious beliefs tears at the fabric of our democracy. Where does exceptionalism stop? Should property owners without children be allowed to forego paying whatever portion of their property tax goes to support public education because they don’t have children or agree with public education? Shouldn’t an employee’s right to health care, including contraceptive devices, transcend any employers’ ability to deny that right? It is time for a major overhaul of the way we govern ourselves. This decision stands alongside the Dred Scott decision as a catalyst for change. The decision will energize a long overdue debate on the relevancy of certain constitutional provisions in 21st-century America. The ruling highlights the Achilles’ heel of lifetime appointments. It is time the selection process and term of office for the judiciary be revised. Robert Byron
“If you want something, you have got to do something”
Dear Editor, “Boy’s”, I said, “I need to go to town and get some ‘walkin’ round money’ from the bank, you want to go with me?”. “Yes, Yes,” they both said, with more inquisitions. “Grandpa, where does money come from?”. “Well”, I said, “Most folks do something to earn their money, they go to something we call a job. You boy’s know what a job is (age 5 and 8)?”. “Grandpa, it’s like when we help you pick up branches and haul them to the brown dumpster so you can cut them up and the city can haul them away and you pay us money” the older one retorted. “That’s it young man”, I replied, “If you want something, you have got to do something”. We ended the excursion with a quick stop at the Kwik Shop with two candy bars and squirt guns that doubled as gumball machines, complete with two double-chocolate milks. I am sure Michelle Obama would be incredibly ashamed of me for such actions, and Barrack would be totally ashamed of me for teaching them how to work for their money. Sincerely, Brad Schofield
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The Federalist 14 Objections to the Proposed Constitution From Extent of Territory Answered Madison for the New York Packet - Friday, November 30, 1787 o the People of the State of New York: WE HAVE seen the necessity of the Union, as our bulwark against foreign danger, as the conservator of peace among ourselves, as the guardian of our commerce and other common interests, as the only substitute for those military establishments which have subverted the liberties of the Old World, and as the proper antidote for the diseases of faction, which have proved fatal to other popular governments, and of which alarming symptoms have been betrayed by our own. All that remains, within this branch of our inquiries, is to take notice of an objection that may be drawn from the great extent of country which the Union embraces. A few observations on this subject will be the more proper, as it is perceived that the adversaries of the new Constitution are availing themselves of the prevailing prejudice with regard to the practicable sphere of republican administration, in order to supply, by imaginary difficulties, the want of those solid objections which they endeavor in vain to find. The error which limits republican government to a narrow district has been unfolded and refuted in preceding papers. I remark here only that it seems to owe its rise and prevalence chiefly to the confounding of a republic with a democracy, applying to the former reasonings drawn from the nature of the latter. The true distinction between these forms was also adverted to on a former occasion. It is, that in a democracy, the people meet and exercise the government in person; in a republic, they assemble and administer it by their representatives and agents. A democracy, consequently, will be confined to a small spot. A republic may be extended over a large region. To this accidental source of the error may be added the artifice of some celebrated authors, whose writings have had a great share in forming the modern standard of political opinions. Being subjects either of an absolute or limited monarchy, they have endeavored to heighten the advantages, or palliate the evils of those forms, by placing in comparison the vices and defects of the republican, and by citing as specimens of the latter the turbulent democracies of ancient Greece and modern Italy. Under the confusion of names, it has been an easy task to transfer to a republic observations applicable to a democracy only; and among others, the observation that it can never be established but among a small number of people, living within a small compass of territory. Such a fallacy may have been the less perceived, as most of the popular governments of antiquity were of the democratic species; and even in modern Europe, to which we owe the great principle of representation, no example is seen of a government wholly popular, and founded, at the same time, wholly on that principle. If Europe has the merit of discovering this great mechanical power in government, by the simple agency of which the will of the largest political body may be concentred, and its force directed to any object which the public good requires, America can claim the merit of making the discovery the basis of unmixed and extensive republics. It is only to be lamented that any of her citizens should wish to deprive her of the additional merit of displaying its full efficacy in the establishment of the comprehensive system now under her consideration. As the natural limit of a democracy is that distance from the central point which will just permit the most remote citizens to assemble as often as their public functions demand, and will include no greater number than can join in those functions; so the natural limit of a republic is that distance from the centre which will barely allow the representatives to meet as often as may be necessary for the administration of public affairs. Can it be said that the limits of the United States exceed this distance? It will not be said by those who recollect that the Atlantic coast is the longest side of the Union, that during the term of thirteen years, the representatives of the States have been almost continually assembled, and that the members from the most distant States are not chargeable with greater intermissions of attendance than those from the States in the neighborhood of Congress. That we may form a juster estimate with regard to this interesting subject, let us resort to the actual dimensions of the Union. The limits, as fixed by the treaty of peace, are: on the east the Atlantic, on the south the latitude of thirty-one degrees, on the west the Mississippi, and on the north an irregular line running in some instances beyond the forty-fifth degree, in others falling as low as the forty-second. The southern shore of Lake Erie lies below that latitude. Computing the distance between the thirty-first and forty-fifth degrees, it amounts to nine hundred and seventy-three common miles; computing it from thirty-one to forty-two degrees, to seven hundred and sixty-four miles and a half. Taking the mean for the distance, the amount will be eight hundred and sixtyeight miles and three-fourths. The mean
distance from the Atlantic to the Mississippi does not probably exceed seven hundred and fifty miles. On a comparison of this extent with that of several countries in Europe, the practicability of rendering our system commensurate to it appears to be demonstrable. It is not a great deal larger than Germany, where a diet representing the whole empire is continually assembled; or than Poland before the late dismemberment, where another national diet was the depositary of the supreme power. Passing by France and Spain, we find that in Great Britain, inferior as it may be in size, the representatives of the northern extremity of the island have as far to travel to the national council as will be required of those of the most remote parts of the Union. Favorable as this view of the subject may be, some observations remain which will place it in a light still more satisfactory. In the first place it is to be remembered that the general government is not to be charged with the whole power of making and administering laws. Its jurisdiction is limited to certain enumerated objects, which concern all the members of the republic, but which are not to be attained by the separate provisions of any. The subordinate governments, which can extend their care to all those other subjects which can be separately provided for, will retain their due authority and activity. Were it proposed by the plan of the convention to abolish the governments of the particular States, its adversaries would have some ground for their objection; though it would not be difficult to show that if they were abolished the general government would be compelled, by the principle of selfpreservation, to reinstate them in their proper jurisdiction. A second observation to be made is that the immediate object of the federal Constitution is to secure the union of the thirteen primitive States, which we know to be practicable; and to add to them such other States as may arise in their own bosoms, or in their neighborhoods, which we cannot doubt to be equally practicable. The arrangements that may be necessary for those angles and fractions of our territory which lie on our northwestern frontier, must be left to those whom further discoveries and experience will render more equal to the task. Let it be remarked, in the third place, that the intercourse throughout the Union will be facilitated by new improvements. Roads will everywhere be shortened, and kept in better order; accommodations for travelers will be multiplied and meliorated; an interior navigation on our eastern side will be opened throughout, or nearly throughout, the whole extent of the thirteen States. The communication between the Western and Atlantic districts, and between different parts of each, will be rendered more and more easy by those numerous canals with which the beneficence of nature has intersected our country, and which art finds it so little difficult to connect and complete. A fourth and still more important consideration is, that as almost every State will, on one side or other, be a frontier, and will thus find, in regard to its safety, an inducement to make some sacrifices for the sake of the general protection; so the States which lie at the greatest distance from the heart of the Union, and which, of course, may partake least of the ordinary circulation of its benefits, will be at the same time immediately contiguous to foreign nations, and will consequently stand, on particular occasions, in greatest need of its strength and resources. It may be inconvenient for Georgia, or the States forming our western or northeastern borders, to send their representatives to the seat of government; but they would find it more so to struggle alone against an invading enemy, or even to support alone the whole expense of those precautions which may be dictated by the neighborhood of continual danger. If they should derive less benefit, therefore, from the Union in some respects than the less distant States, they will derive greater benefit from it in other respects, and thus the proper equilibrium will be maintained throughout. I submit to you, my fellow-citizens, these considerations, in full confidence that the good sense which has so often marked your decisions will allow them their due weight and effect; and that you will never suffer difficulties, however formidable in appearance, or however fashionable the error on which they may be founded, to drive you into the gloomy and perilous scene into which the advocates for disunion would conduct you. Hearken not to the unnatural voice which tells you that the people of America, knit together as they are by so many cords of affection, can no longer live together as members of the same family; can no longer continue the mutual guardians of their mutual happiness; can no longer be fellowcitizens of one great, respectable, and flourishing empire. Hearken not to the voice which petulantly tells you that the form of government recommended for your adoption is a novelty in the political world; that it has never yet
had a place in the theories of the wildest projectors; that it rashly attempts what it is impossible to accomplish. No, my countrymen, shut your ears against this unhallowed language. Shut your hearts against the poison which it conveys; the kindred blood which flows in the veins of American citizens, the mingled blood which they have shed in defense of their sacred rights, consecrate their Union, and excite horror at the idea of their becoming aliens, rivals, enemies. And if novelties are to be shunned, believe me, the most alarming of all novelties, the most wild of all projects, the most rash of all attempts, is that of rendering us in pieces, in order to preserve our liberties and promote our happiness. But why is the experiment of an extended republic to be rejected, merely because it may comprise what is new? Is it not the glory of the people of America, that, whilst they have paid a decent regard to the opinions of former times and other nations, they have not suffered a blind veneration for antiquity, for custom, or for names, to overrule the suggestions of their own good sense, the knowledge of their own situation, and the lessons of their own experience? To this manly spirit, posterity will be indebted for the possession, and the world for the example, of the numerous innovations displayed on the American theatre, in favor of private rights and public happiness. Had no important step been taken by the leaders of the Revolution for which a precedent could not be discovered, no government established of which an exact model did not present itself, the people of the United States might, at this moment have been numbered among the
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melancholy victims of misguided councils, must at best have been laboring under the weight of some of those forms which have crushed the liberties of the rest of mankind. Happily for America, happily, we trust, for the whole human race, they pursued a new and more noble course. They accomplished a revolution which has no parallel in the annals of human society. They reared the fabrics of governments which have no model on the face of the globe. They formed the design of a great Confederacy, which it is incumbent on their successors to improve and perpetuate. If their works betray imperfections, we wonder at the fewness of them. If they erred most in the structure of the Union, this was the work most difficult to be executed; this is the work which has been new modelled by the act of your convention, and it is that act on which you are now to deliberate and to decide.
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Government in Action Recent House Votes CFTC Reauthorization - Passage Vote Passed (265-144, 22 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill that would reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission through 2018 and would largely exempt end users or nonfinancial companies that use derivatives to hedge risks from tough rules on derivatives under the 2010 financial regulatory overhaul known as Dodd-Frank. Rep. Cynthia Lummis voted YES
Trans-National Pipelines - Passage Vote Passed (238-173, 20 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill that would require future oil and gas pipeline projects and power lines that cross international borders to be reviewed by the State or Energy secretary within 120 days of the environmental review, unless the agency finds the project is not in the public interest of the United States. It would eliminate the current system created by executive orders under which a presidential permit must be issued. Rep. Cynthia Lummis voted YES
Liquefied Natural Gas Exports - Passage - Vote Passed (266-150, 16 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill that would require the Energy Department to expedite
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decisions on applications to export liquefied natural gas. It would require that all applications publicly disclose the specific nation or nations that would receive the proposed export of liquefied natural gas. Rep. Cynthia Lummis voted YES
Oil and Gas Exploration - Passage Vote Passed (229-185, 18 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill that would establish a five-year program for oil and gas leasing. The bill would double the cap for offshore oil and gas revenue sharing to $1 billion and require at least 25 percent of eligible federal land be made available each year to lease for oil and gas exploration. Rep. Cynthia Lummis voted YES
Recent Senate Votes Workforce Training Reauthorization - Passage - Vote Passed (95-3, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate passed a bill that would overhaul and reauthorize workforce training programs and make changes in the makeup of advisory boards. It also would set out specific authorized appropriations, which would increase annually, for each program through fiscal 2020. Sen. Michael Enzi voted YES Sen. John Barrasso voted YES
Campbell Co. Fire Dept. June 25, 2014 - At 4:10 a.m. to 35 American Ranch Rd. for a single vehicle accident. - At 1:22 p.m. to Sierra Circle for an EMS assist. - At 1:26 p.m. to 900 W. 8th Street, Pioneer Manor for an automatic fire alarm activation. - At 6:45 p.m. to West Echeta Road for an EMS assist. June 26, 2014 - At 3:22 a.m. to South Emerson Avenue for an EMS assist. - At 9:39 a.m. to Goldenrod Avenue for an EMS assist. - At 12:28 p.m. to Warlow Drive for an EMS assist. - At 1:37 p.m. to Decker Court for an EMS assist. - At 7:16 p.m. to Decoy Ave for an automatic fire alarm. Units were cancelled by the alarm company while en route. - At 8:15 p.m. to the 1200 block of Wagonhammer Ln. for an EMS assist. June 27, 2014 - At 9:21 a.m. to Rohan Avenue for a hazardous materials smell. CCFD personnel confirmed the smell was coming from a training and cancelled their response. - At 1:35 p.m. to 305 Commerce Drive for the report of a vehicle on fire. Fire department personnel found a pickup truck with fire involvement under the hood. The cause of the fire was determined to be a backfire of the engine through the carburetor. Damage was estimated at $500.00. - At 2:21 p.m. to the intersection of S. Gurley Avenue and Fourth Street for a three vehicle collision. Fire department personnel placed floor dry on leaking coolant from one of the vehicles. - At 4:46 p.m. to 114 Four J (Way Station) for fire alarm activation, a juvenile pulled the pull station, crews reset the system.
- At 6:30 p.m. to 2205 Sammye for an automatic fire alarm, upon arrival it was determined that burnt food set off the alarm. - At 9:36 p.m. to 910 N. Gurley for an EMS assist. June 29, 2014 - At 12:26 a.m. to milepost 131 on I-90 for a one vehicle rollover. Firefighters assisted EMS and law enforcement with patient care and scene protection; - At 2:19 a.m. to the Children’s Center on 4J Rd for an automatic fire alarm. Firefighters found the problem with the fire sprinkler system; - At 3:06 a.m. to Sage Ct for an EMS assist; - At 8:38 a.m. to HWY 50 and Saunders Rd. for a vehicle crash off the road. Upon arrival, Fire personnel found the vehicle had slid off the road and was abandoned. No damage was done to any property, no injuries. - At 1:09 p.m. to Antelope Valley St. for an EMS assist. - At 2:30 p.m. to 131 Cedar Hills for an automatic fire alarm, units were canceled en route as the alarm was caused by burnt food. - At 2:55 p.m. to 909 Camel Dr. for a car that ran into the apartment complex. There was minimal damage to the building an no injuries to the occupant of the vehicle. - At 4:19 p.m. to the area north of four corners road along the railroad tracks for a grass fire less than an acre in size. The fire was caused by a passing train. - At 7:57 p.m. to 4th St. and Gurley Ave. for a two vehicle accident, no injuries with leaking anti freeze. - At 9:48 p.m. to American Lane for a smoke smell, it was determined to be a fire pit.
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to some leaking anti freeze. - At 9:20 a.m. to Willow St. for an EMS assist. - At 11:15 a.m. to 800 South Butler Spaeth Road for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival fire crews found the passenger compartment involved in fire and quickly extinguished the fire. The vehicle is considered a total loss because of the fire. The fire is still under investigation. - At 4:26 p.m. to the area of South Swanson Road for an EMS assist. - At 6:25 p.m. to the area of the Hart Road for a smoke report. CCFD cancelled en route when it was determined that the smoke was coming from a fire out of state. July 1, 2014 - At 11:56 a.m. to T7 Rd. for an EMS assist, units were cancelled en route. - At 4:22 p.m. to 12th and S. Douglas Highway for a 5 gallon spill of hydraulic oil in the roadway, floor dry was applied. - At 9:46 to N. Highway 59 for an EMS assist.
June 30, 2014 - At 6:00 a.m. to Southern Dr. for a two vehicle accident with minor injuries. Crews applied adsorbent
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Two 90-year-old women, Rose and Barb had been friends all of their lives. When it was clear that Rose was dying, Barb visited her every day. One day Barb said, ‘Rose, we both loved playing women’s softball all our lives, and we played all through High School. Please do me one favor: when you get to Heaven, somehow you must let me know if there’s women’s softball there.’ Rose looked up at Barb from her deathbed and said, ‘Barb, you’ve been my best friend for many years. If it’s at all possible, I’ll do this favor for you.’ Shortly after that, Rose passed on. A few nights later, Barb was awakened from a sound sleep by a blinding flash of white light and a voice calling out to her, ‘Barb, Barb.’ ‘Who is it?’, asked Barb, sitting up suddenly. ‘Who is it?’ Barb -- it’s me, Rose.’ ‘You’re not Rose. Rose just died.’ ‘I’m telling you, it’s me, Rose,’ insisted the voice. ‘Rose! Where are you?’ ‘In Heaven,’ replied Rose. ‘I have some really good news and a little bad news.’ ‘Tell me the good news first,’ said Barb. The good news,’ Rose said, ‘is that there’s softball in Heaven. Better yet all of our old buddies who died before us are here, too. Better than that, we’re all young again. Better still, it’s always springtime, and it never rains or snows. And best of all, we can play softball all we want, and we never get tired.’ ‘That’s fantastic,’ said Barb. ‘It’s beyond my wildest dreams! So what’s the bad news?’ ‘You’re pitching Tuesday Joke of the Week provided by
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The American Flag: “A Threat”? By Nicholas DeLaat
Governor Optimistic About BLM Plan Governor Matt Mead, the U.S. Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Wyoming Director of the BLM gathered this morning for the signing of the Record of Decision for the Lander Resource Management Plan (RMP). This plan guides management of more than two million acres of public land. This land is located in central Wyoming and the plan covers the next 20 years. Governor Mead along with local governments worked with the BLM on the plan. “This is a reasoned plan that recognizes multipleuse for these public lands. The plan strikes a balance between energy production, livestock grazing, recreation and conservation. It incorporates Wyoming’s plan for protecting Greater sage-grouse,” Governor Mead said. “The BLM has
worked closely with Wyoming for the best use of public land. The Lander RMP represents another step forward in a productive relationship between the BLM, the state and the public interest.” Wyoming’s sage-grouse core area strategy protects key habitat aimed at a healthy population that does not need the protection of the Endangered Species Act. An endangered species designation would impact about 80% of the land in Wyoming. Governor Mead’s 2011 Executive Order protects 80% of the population of sagegrouse in Wyoming with restrictions on only 24% of the land. The Lander RMP incorporates a state-based approach to sage-grouse protection. “This is, in my view, the most significant step the
BLM has taken on sagegrouse. It is good for Wyoming and the country to see the federal government work with states. States are in the best position to understand the dynamics of these issues and bring commitment and ingenuity to the process,” Governor Mead said. “By adopting Wyoming’s plan, the BLM has taken a holistic view, strengthening sage-grouse protection and making our strategy more effective.” The BLM plan also incorporates Wyoming’s pipeline corridor plan, recognizes state leadership on air and water quality and adopts suggestions on designated development areas. Wyoming appreciates the cooperation and work of the Wyoming BLM under Director Don Simpson and the U.S. BLM under Director Neil Kornze.
t’s the very symbol of patriotism -- Old Glory, as William Driver, a 19th-century American sea captain, nicknamed it. But even as we close in on Independence Day, more and more people across the country are calling the American flag a threat and inappropriate home garnishing. A week ago, the landlord of a Texas man called the American flag “a threat to the Muslim community” and ordered him to remove it from his home. Duy Tran said the Stars and Stripes means a lot to him. Posting the flag was the least he could do, he said, especially in the light of his friends who died for this country. Tran added: “What really stunned me is that she said it’s a threat towards the Muslim community. I mean, I’m not a threat to (anybody).” When KHOU-TV from Texas tried to confront the manager about the statement, she answered no questions, and the crew was escorted from the premises by a security officer with a note that read: “While the Lodge on El Dorado admires our resident’s patriotism, we must enforce our property rules and guidelines. Such guidelines maintain the aesthetics of our apartment community and provide for the safety of all residents. The apartment community already proudly displays our country’s flag in a safe and appropriate manner at the entrances to our community.” So even though Tran had hung his flag with proper etiquette from his balcony, it wasn’t “safe and appropriate”? Are we now going to tell Americans that only one flag is allowed per 1,000 residents? Tran rightly rejected that assault on his liberty, freedom and patriotism by saying, “I’m gonna leave my flag there, as an American, until she shows me proof
Enzi Launches ‘Penny Plan’ Citizen Co-Sponsorship
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi is asking Wyoming citizens to join the movement to help end the nation’s debt crisis and set our country on a fiscally responsible path by becoming a citizen co-sponsor of the “Penny Plan.” “The U.S. National debt stands at $17.5 trillion … and growing,” said Senator Enzi. “That makes each citizen’s share of this debt $55,000. We must stop out-of-control Washington spending and begin to pay down our debt before it becomes an insurmountable burden for future generations.” Earlier this month, Senator Enzi introduced the One Percent Spending Reduction Act of 2014, commonly referred to as the “Penny Plan,” legislation he has introduced and championed in previous years. The bill cuts one percent from total federal spending for three years, balancing the budget by 2017. Once a balanced budget is achieved, the bill would place a cap on total spending each year. Over a 10-year budget window, the bill would cut spending by about $7.6 trillion from currently projected levels. While momentum for the “Penny Plan” is building in
Washington, Senator Enzi is asking Wyoming citizens to show their support for the legislation by becoming a citizen co-sponsor. By providing their name, email address and zip code, people from every corner of the state can help send a strong message that it is time to stop out-of-control Washington spending and implement a plan to begin paying down our debt. Individuals can sign up to become a citizen co-sponsor by visiting www.pennyplansolution.com. “Wyoming citizens have to manage their family budgets and balance their checkbooks everyday, and Washington should have to do the same,” said Senator Enzi. “I hope you’ll join me in my efforts to rein in Washington spending by becoming a citizen co-sponsor of the ‘Penny Plan.’” Instead of mandating specific reductions, the “Penny Plan” enables Congress to make targeted cuts and focus on eliminating the worst first. If Congress fails to make those tough decisions, then automatic cuts would be imposed to meet the one percent overall cut. Senate co-sponsors of the “Penny Plan” include
Senator John Barrasso (RWY), Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Senator Marco Rubio (R-KY), Senator David Vitter (R-LA), Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Senator James Risch (R-ID).
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that I don’t have the right to leave my flag there.” That situation reminded me of another one that happened just last summer. A California based Newspaper reported that former Army Spc. Jen Elliot, who was a heavy-wheeled vehicle operator and a .50-caliber gunner in Afghanistan before being blown into a wall there and receiving a traumatic brain injury, came home to her California apartment only to find an official violation on her door from property management stating that she could no longer fly her American flag from her balcony. Elliot explained to the San Francisco Chronicle that she flew the Stars and Stripes because it reminded her of her Army unit overseas, which had incidentally lost six soldiers in the previous three months. She explained that she was particularly “upset and very offended” by the notice of violation because it demanded that she take down the flag for which she and her fellow comrades fought and still fight. Elliot said she would move out before she would take down her American flag. She added: “It’s very important for me to have that up there. ... I’m not taking that flag down.” Am I missing something? Do you remember the days when Americans not only used to be proud to fly Old
Glory but frowned upon neighbors who did not? These travesties regarding flag flying wouldn’t be so tragic if they weren’t becoming so prevalent and symptomatic of an America moving away from its original mission and Founding Fathers’ intent. So for this July Fourth, I say we not only fly Old Glory proud and high but also remind our families, friends co-workers and neighbors exactly why we do. I agree wholeheartedly with Elliot, who concluded: “We live in America. Why shouldn’t we fly our flag proudly?” And what about those who oppose Old Glory’s posting? The only logical answer, is that in both these cases the people were tenants, and do not necessarily have the rights over the property they are renting and do not own. Take your orders from Gen. Douglas MacArthur: “I see that the old flagpole still stands. Have our troops hoist the colors to its peak, and let no enemy ever haul them down.” Then don’t hesitate for a moment to place your hand over your heart and say loudly and proudly for all to hear: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
(Have your own opinion on the issue? Write us a letter to the editor at: 1001 S. Douglas Hwy B-6 Gillette, WY 82716 or email one at: CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com)
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Keyhole Fishing Report Submitted by Mike Smith - Empire Guest House, RV Park, and General Store Howdy folks, this is your Keyhole Reservoir fishing report for the week. I know I’m sounding like a broken record, as fishing for all species at Keyhole remains good. Best baits are still crawlers and leeches for walleye fished in 5-15 feet of water. The west end remains popular with most boat fishermen. Some better crappie are being reported. Try small plastics or spinners. A small piece of crawler also works fished under a bobber. Northerns are still hitting on about anything thrown in the water. Crank baits, spoons, big spinners or fish a smelt under a bobber or on the bottom. Catfish can be caught on stink baits, cut carp and chicken livers. The river and creek channels are usually the best areas, but you could find them anywhere. Whatever you fish for be prepared to not find any minnows. This has been a big problem all Spring and Summer. The limited supply is usually gone soon after coming in. I’m blaming all the water this year. Everything is full and has the minnows spread out making it harder to catch in the quantities we need this year. This problem will end the first of the year when Game & Fish starts allowing licensed bait dealers to import minnows from a certified hatchery in Arkansas. One thing I like about this is that we will be able to obtain graded minnows from small to large, with the largest being three inches long.
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Also, the supply is supposed to be unlimited. The downside will be the cost. With overnight shipping, I expect to see the cost go up some. Until then, the Empire Guesthouse is always looking for good minnow ponds to trap and will pay up to $500 for access to good ponds. Contact us at 756-3454 if you think you have such a pond. This coming weekend is the 4th of July and is the busiest weekend of the year at Keyhole. The forecast is for hot and dry which
will draw people to the lake like a magnet. Keep in mind all the state park and game & fish rules as patrols will be stepped up around the clock this weekend and you don’t want it ruined with a citation. Also, be respectful of others on land and water. The lake will be full of fishermen, skiers, jet skis, and swimmers, so keep your distance from others and have a fun and safe weekend. That’s it for now; hope to see you at the lake this weekend.
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Autos, Trucks and Vans ‘76 Electra-Glide would consider trade on Pan or Knuck if ya know of anyone, ‘81 sent it to LA-S&S, 11.5to1 and dual-plugged to run regular-gas, had burn-out time at Hog-Jam! Ben 680.7464. $3,000 OBO, 96 Ford Explorer AWD, Runs & Drives Great!, 180,000 Miles, Moon Roof, Fully Loaded, No Rust, $3,000 in front end parts, 231-420-3495 $6,000 OBO, 2003 F150 4x4 Extended Cab, Runs & Drives Great!,113,200 Miles, Roll-up Tongue Cover, New Battery/Starter, Extra winter tires w/rims, Compass & Outside temp gauge, Many new parts, 231-420-3495 05’ GMC Duramax Extend Cab. 52,550 mi. Call 307672-8766 2008 Dodge Charger AWD Hemi, loaded Black $18,000 books for $22,500 Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100. 2006 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4 Laramie 102,000 miles $16,000 307-689-7290 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. Black. Leather interior. Good condition. 87,400mi. Power everything. Front wheel drive. New tires. Call Charlene 307-660-7316. 1993 Chrysler LHS for sale or trade. Needs tie-rod and alignment. Runs good. $1,500.00 OBO. Email KevlarGrease@gmail.com 1994 Plymouth Voyager for sale or trade. Runs/ looks great. 188,000 miles. $2,000.00 OBO. Email KevlarGrease@gmail.com 2004 Yukon Denali XL,6.0 Motor, Loaded $14,000 OBO 660-9351 2008 Hyundai Sonata LMTD, 40,000 mi. $13,500, Call 307-660-2532. 2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4 1/2 Ton Pickup. New tires, ext. cab, long bed. 148,000 mi. One owner. 307-6700858 or 303-250-4096 97’ Chevy Long Box Extended Cab. ¾ Ton, selling for Parts. $1,000 OBO. 307680-7431 1982 Chevy Ventura Van. 350 Engine, 400 Turbo newly rebuilt transmission. Interior in GREAT shape, has a working electric wet bar and built in cooler in back. Carb. needs re-jetted, other than that there are no problems. Must see. Asking $3,500 or best offer. Price:$3,500obo. Contact: 307-670-8980
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APPLY NOW!!! CLERICAL PERSONNEL NEEDED. candidates that are ambitious and career motivated should please contact {bervelyscoot@outlook.com} HD Supply - Excellent opportunity, great pay & benefits. WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE I – GILLETTE WY, Responsibilities include tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, fabrication, and transportation of goods. Apply at jobs. hdsupply.com Job #5144. Reference this ad when applying. Hiring Newspaper Journalist. Government/Politics. Work at Home. Must be able to perform advanced research, and write unbias. Must be able to attend government meetings and conduct interviews professionally. Pays per article/Part Time. Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail. com. Rocky Mt Merchandising is looking for dependable, outgoing person to execute four in store demos in Sept showing the features and benefits of the Straight Talk Cell phone. Must commit to all four Saturdays from 10:00-4:00. Email Jackie@ rockymm.com or call 800723-9008 Temporary Help Wanted. J&G General Construction, home improvement company is looking for a temporary construction laborer. Experience preferred but not necessary. Could turn into full time position depending on devotion, responsibility, and skill. Call James (307) 257-4441 to set up an interview. Hiring Newspaper Sports Writer. Must be able to attend Campbell County Sports games at all levels and various sports. Can write in a bias/home team manner. Must also be able to take photographs of covered games, get information from coaches, and retrieve stats. Much of the work is performed Home. Pays per article/Part Time position. Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com. Help Wanted- Office/Clerical, PT Clerical Person needed from, Monday-Friday, $900.00 weekly.Computer skills are a must. Need to be detail oriented, possess good customer service skills, some cash & items handling skills,Must be able to do Lil errand. Apply @ Robert lewis Link ahead, Email: Robertlewis81@hotmail.com
Professional flooring installers wanted. Edperience with carpet, tile, laminate, wood, and vinyl installation a plus. Looking for reliability, honesty, and good workmanship. Must have own tools, reliable transportation, and liability insurance. Please respond with your contact information and skill set. We pay good rates, and we pay weekly. Email us at Sales@CarpetExpressDirect.com or call Amber at 307-257-4205 Transportation assistants NEEDED! Up to $25/hr. For a complete job description & application, please apply via e-mail: lori.delucia.hr@rsithr. info Summer Job - Age 14 and up. Newspaper Subscription Sales. Pays $5.00 for every 6-month subscription sold and $10.00 for every year subscription sold. Perfect for summer money. Extra bonuses for 100 subscriptions sold (Pizza Party at Godfathers with friends/family) and more. Email the Campbell County Observer at CampbellCountyObserver@gmail. com
Pets 2 AKC Registered male and female English Bulldogs free to a new good home, They have current shorts and play along with children and other animals. contact (billingsjeff151@yahoo.com) for more information.
Miscellaneous Have you heard the Buzz lately? Bring your catch by the Empire Guesthouse for photographs which may be published in this newspaper with our fishing reports. Along with that, the Guesthouse staff will be awarding monthly prizes for those that let us photograph them and their catch. It doesn’t have to be a trophy to enter and there will be special prizes for those 12 and under. Carp shooters are also welcome to enter. Check with the Guesthouse for more details. What are you looking at? Others could be looking at your ad for only $0.25 per word per week. Go to www. campbellcountyobserver. net ACE will reduce your appetite and give you energy. The natural way to lose weight. www.facebook.com/AcePill 660-2974
Are you a motivated animal lover? Gillette’s newest veterinary hospital is in need of a fabulous part-time (with potential full time) receptionist to join our TEAM! We love upbeat attitudes, big smiles, and a willingness to please the client while keeping all of the important details in check. Inquires please e-mail your cover letter and resume to info@redhillsvet.com Please have these items submitted by January 26, 2014. Looking for CDL to work in North Dakota full time. Call 307-670-3629. *Immediate Openings!* Are you looking to join a fast paced, growing company? Are you ready to earn the income you know you’re worth? Are you outgoing and enjoy meeting new people? Do you enjoy sales and have sales experience? Do you enjoy leading and helping others to succeed? If so, this is the career for you! We have openings that provide print, website, and radio advertising as well as marketing solutions to businesses. We focus primarily on smaller communities, providing personalized, in-depth information specific to each coverage area. It is our goal to ensure that every customer has a positive experience, from the initial sale to final publication. We are looking for a few highly motivated and passionate individuals that will provide exemplary customer service and sales expertise to keep our clients happy and keep our company growing! If interested, please email cover letter and resume to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com for an interview.
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Home For Sale By Owner. Great Horse Property for sale, in Buffalo Wyoming. 11.5 acres with three bedroom, 3 bath home with 2 car attached garage, afull length covered redwood deck and walk out basement, irrigated pastures, bite corrals, Cleary Barn, and much more.Call 307-684-5844 after 5p.m. for appointment
Heavy Equipment/ Trailers 6x10 trailer. Great shape, fits your biggest Harley. $1,400 obo. 299-4967. 1981 Circle J 4-horse Horse Trailer. New floor, paint and wiring. $2500 OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374 1981 Circle J 4-horse Horse Trailer. New floor, paint and wiring done in shop class 2 years ago. No rust only used once since redone. $2500 or OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374
For Rent 2 Bedroom Duplex, with one car garage, washer/dryer, no pets. $700rent/$700deposit. 307-689-0202 Office and Retail space for rent Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 For Rent Single Bedroom House in Silver Hills 307680-8838. C2-12-4h Room for Rent. Nice Room for Rent for one responsible person. $480.00 per month. 689-9358.
HONDA 1988 GL1500 MOTORBIKE FOR FREE IF INTERESTED CONTACT:(petermaris@live. com) if interested AD TEXT : Free 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300RZZ GSX-R Sport Bike , It is in excellent condition with no dents or dings, 100% mechanically okay .If interested please contact me for pictures,I bought the Motorcycle for my grandson as his birthday gift last year august and am giving it out to a good home contact me at johnstark227@yahoo.com Help Wanted- Office/Clerical; PT Clerical Person needed from 11:00AM To 3:00PM, Monday-Friday, $900.00 weekly.Computer skills are a must. Need to be detail oriented, possess good customer service skills, some cash & items handling skills,Must be able to do Lil errand. Apply @ nicoledevlin Linkahead,Email: nicoledevlin150@gmail.com
Business Opportunities Looking for investor in local business. Call for Details. 307-257-2306. Exciting career available Now! No weekends, holidays, or nights. Unlimited income potential. 20% commission plus gas allowance selling print advertising. Call Anne Peterson (advertising manager) at (307) 299-4662 or email AnnePeterson@ CampbellCountyObserver. com Get your doTerra essential oils at Health Corner 101, 500 O-R Drive Suite 4 or call 307-689-1998
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE I – GILLETTE WY Responsibilities include tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, fabrication, and transportation of goods. Apply at jobs.hdsupply.com Job #6396 Reference this ad when applying.
Notice of Public Hearing
Campbell County Conservation District (CCCD) – CCCD FY15 Budget The CCCD Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 15 budget for the District. The hearing will be held in the District Office located at 601 4-J Court, Gillette, WY at 6:00 pm on Monday July 14, 2014. Any questions regarding the proposed FY15 CCCD Budget may be directed to: Campbell County Conservation District, 601 4-J Court, Suite D or PO Box 2577 Gillette, WY 82716 or phone 307-682-1824 or facsimile 307-682-3813. Pursuant to law the budget summary is as follows: Proposed FY15 Expenditures Including Operations, Administration, Indirect Costs and Capital Outlay $435,781; the Proposed FY15 Revenue - $475,602; and cash on hand for FY15 $103,140.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) has given Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) authority to pass on to its customers through its Commodity Balancing Account (CBA) a decrease in its wholesale natural gas commodity of $0.118 per dekatherm (Dth) to its Residential, Firm General Service, and Small and Large Interruptible customers, and an increase of $0.130 per Dth for Seasonal customers through its CBA, effective on and after June 1, 2014. The proposed pass-on decrease for Residential, Firm General Service, and Small and Large Interruptible customers is attributable to a projected wholesale gas cost decrease to $5.840 per Dth. The increase for Seasonal customers is because the Maximum Daily Demand Quantity transportation costs are not charged during the summer months (April through September). The proposed changes in rates are subject to notice, protest, intervention, refund, opportunity for hearing and such other orders as the Commission may deem appropriate. The average Residential, and Firm General Service customers using approximately 1.76 Dth in June 2014 may expect a monthly gas bill decrease of approximately $0.21 or 0.90%, before taxes. Actual bills will vary with usage. The proposed retail rate decreases result in a projected dollar-for-dollar decrease in the Company’s June 2014 total revenues of approximately $6,500 ($3,186 Residential) using projected sales volumes. The decreases do not change the Company’s authorized rate of return. Under Commission Rule §§ 249 and 250 a utility may apply to pass on to its customers known or prospective wholesale commodity cost increases or decreases on a dollar-for-dollar basis and subject to public notice, opportunity for hearing and refund. MDU’s application is on file at the Commission’s offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and in the Company’s Sheridan, Wyoming, business office, and may be inspected by any interested person during regular business hours. Anyone who wants to file an intervention petition, request for a public hearing, or a statement, public comment or protest in this matter must file in writing with the Commission on or before August 1, 2014. A proposed intervention or request for hearing must set forth the grounds under which they are made and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. If you want to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing that you will attend, or want to make a statement, a protest or a public comment, and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention D
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July 4 - 11, 2014
Services Homeowners and renters insurance for house, trailer, or apartments. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520 Mobilehome handyman is the business for all your home maintenance and repairs we do skirting decks windows doors freeze ups re-levels and much more 30 years experience call Rick.@ (307)281-1457 Two energetic women are looking for homes to clean. Reasonable rates. If interested call (307) 299-4660 or (307) 257-4816 RV Winterization starting at $99.95 at YOUR house. Call Randy at 307-660-3091 (b340-tfnh) Tree Trimming and removal. Certified Arborist! No job too big or small. Experienced, licensed, bonded and insured. Veteran owned and operated for 13 years. Top Notch Tree Service 970-556-5000 Spring Cleaning Special! Any purchase over $200 prior to 5-31-13 Will have the choice of: Free couch cleaning (up tp 8ft. long) or Free 1 year warranty on oil/water based spots. www.pineridgeclean. com 307-660-7856 find us on Facebook Want To Get in Shape?Like to have Fun? Learn The Graceful moves of American Oriental Belly Dancing! The 3rd Sunday of every month. Call Leanna Tabatt 307-6808457 Looking to buy a new computer? Why waste the money? “Your Computer Store” has refurbished towers and laptops rebuilt right here in our store. Plenty of memory, disc space, and advice. Come by and see our inventory at “Your Computer Store,” where YOU come first! 802 E. Third St next to Ice Cream Land “Did you see this? Than it worked. Go to www.campbellcountyobserver.net to list your ad today!” Computers have become like cars, and they need repaired. Want the best quality repair work in N.E. Wyoming? Bring your computer to “Your Computer Store.” Quality work at a quality price. “Your Computer Store,” where YOU COME FIRST 802 E. Third street next to Ice Cream Land. Auto insurance preferred and SR-22’s. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520 Motorcycle and ATV insurance. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520
FLEA MARKET Flea Market, Green River WY; July, 18, 19, 20. Space Available; Call Golden Hour Senior Center; 8am4pm M-F 307-872-3223
Toys (ATV’s Boats, Etc.) 1981 Harley Davidson FXBSturgis, 1st dual-belt drive to commemorate Hill-Climb @ Sturgis, Jack-Pine Gypsies rally started in ‘41, 50th anniversary model. 12K on straight-up original paint, new Moetzler’s driven-by beefed Shovel, 102hp at wheel. Perfect in every aspect, serious inquiries only, loan is $15K and value of over 25K. Ben 680.7464, 3-other older bikes and this has to go to the right person! 2011 Polaris 500 - Green with Camo Hood, Has Winch. Recently added Top, Window, doors, gun rack, Windshield Wipers. Very good condition. 362 hours. $6,000. 307-2170745 International Tractor 300 Utility For Sale. $2000 Artic Cat 4X4 2001For Sale. $2000 Call Bill 307 - 660 – 8563. 12’ Aluminum boat & trailer 1968 Model. $700.00 Firm. 303-775-0875 Chopper - Custom built frame, s&s engine, carb, etc. 80ci. Evolution engine. Wide glide front end. Low. Torn apart down to frame. Have all parts, could be built in two days with under $200.00. Asking $5,500 or best offer. Price:$5,500obo. Contact: 307-670-2733 2013 Custom Harley Hardtail Bobber all new $9,500. Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 2010 Polaris 550 eps with less than 100 miles, books for $8,000. make and offer. Call Steve Terry at 307-2992992 16ft Sea Nymph Fishing Boat, 50 hp outboard Merc, trolling motor, just serviced at wyoming marine $2,000 O.B. O 307-299-4662 or 307-6220825
Child Care Christian Daycare/PreSchool is now open. One-onone Pre-School and crafts. Group circle time, Spanish, songs, phonics, counting, American Sign Language, and more. Pre-School, Kindergarten and older school children welcome. An all Christian environment. Reasonable rates. 685-6610. (4.10x4)
Merchandise
Camping/Fishing
1939 HA Selmer Trumpet $750 OBO. 687-1087
Camper spot for rent $300 per month in Silver Hills 307680-8838
36” Craftsman Tow Behind Universal Tiller, 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton Engine, New 2010 used 3 times $900 OBO, 686-6299 4- 17” Aluminum rims fits 6 bolt, Chevy or GMC $150; 4- 16” Aluminum Rims 5 bolt, fits Chevy or GMC $100; 2-18” Firestone tires 80% tread left $150. Call 307-6220825 Large Underground Tank. 307-680-8838
Fuel
Large and Small Band Saws call for info. 307-680-8838 18v Dewalt tools - sawzall, hammer drill, one battery and one charger. $150 obo. call (307)299-1382 Exterior door with window, interior light fixtures, and computer supplies. E-mail Corsair115@yahoo.com “As the economy worsens, don’t rely on government... rely on us to sell or trade. $0.25 per word per week. Stop in or go to www. CampbellCountyObserver. net. Blue Dual Reclining Sofa. Good shape $100 Call 6802982. Can text photo if you like. Spyder Semi-auto paint ball gun. cal..68 Special Edition. Only used twice! New $300 For you $175 plus two canisters. Call 680-1302 If you are interested in purchasing Nutrient Rich Ranch Raised Beef grown locally, call 307-340-1108. Great Jerky http://www.rberlinger.jerkydirect.com/ For sale: whirlpool refrigerator, brand new patio propane heater, still in box Cabela’s shower tent, large dining room dark blue/red rooster rug, 10” wet tile saw, treadmill. Call 682-6353.
05’ 32 foot fifth wheel, Wildcat, sleeps 10, 1 slide, bunks, self contained, no generator 307-680-6625
Campbell County Observer
Weekly Trivia Answer The most recent version of the American flag was chosen using what unusual method?
Looking for a bumper pull camper that someone wants off of their property. I will remove it for free in the Campbell/Crook County areas. Would prefer a tandem axel longer than 10 ft. Call 307299-1382 07’ Prowler 5th wheel. 2slides. 32ft with extras. Call 307-672-8766 1994 Southwind by Fleetwood 34 foot Class A Coach Rear Engine Turbo Diesel Cummins, 230 HP, Motor Home in good condition. 180,000 miles on original Cummins Diesel 33H Engine. Three captain’s chairs including driver. Couch makes into a full bed. Full kitchen, stove with oven, microwave. Dining area. Propane or electric refrigerator/ freezer. Lots of storage. Rear bedroom with queen bed. Bathroom with shower. Dish portable satellite TV setup and small flatscreen TV goes with it. Trailer receiver hitch. Lost my husband in December and don’t have any use for it. Would like to sell fast. Make me an offer. 307 682 4808. sue.wallis52@gmail. com http://wyoming.craigslist.org/rvs/3965643910. html Minnows, crawlers, leeches, fishing tackle, boating and camping supplies. Fully furnished cabin rentals, 50 Amp Full Hookup RV sites 5 minutes from Keyhole Reservoir in Pine Haven. Empire Guesthouse & RV Park 307756-3454. www.empireguesthouse.com
It was the result of a national school project
Robert Heft was 17 when he came up with the flag design in 1958. He originally got a B- on the project, but when his pattern won the national competition to become the next flag, his teacher raised his grade to an A.
Contact Us to Enroll! 307-686-1392 510 Wall Street Ct • Gillette, WY www.hcsgillette.org
Weekly Sports Trivia Answer What happened on legendary NASCAR driver Richard Petty’s debut Grand National (Winston Cup) race?
Kojac series One, two and three dvd $65.00 $98 value 307 - 670 - 1887 Two place aluminum snowmobile trailer. $1,600. 307689-0202
Need a Babysitter? Call Brittany 257-3345 available Monday thru Friday 6am to 6 pm. $25 per day one child, two children same family $35 per day!
He was knocked out of the race by his own father
Licensed daycare now open. Spots available full-time and before and after school. Close to Rozet school and the post office. Monday through Friday 6:30am to 6pm. Ages 3 and up. Call 307-299-1915
In Richard Petty’s very first Grand National/ Winston Cup start July 18, 1958, his own father knocked him out of the race. Father Lee bumped son Richard in the rear on lap 55. Richard’s car went into the wall. Lee won the race.
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Solutions from this week
Submitted by James Phillip Grabrick
Where is this picture answer Outside the Post Office on 4th st.
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Our Roots
Campbell County Observer
July 4 - 11, 2014
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What’s Going On? COMMUNITY Saturday, July 05, 2014
-Jake’s Tavern-Hexacord
Sunday, July 06, 2014
AA Morning Spiritual Group 10:15am -AA Midday Serenity Group 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 5:30pm -AA Hopefuls Group 8pm -Jake’s Tavern-WBA Meeting
Monday, July 07, 2014
-AA Midday Serenity Group 12pm -AA Out to Lunch Bunch Group 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 5:30pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -AA Hopefuls Group 8pm AVA Earth, Wind, and Fire Exhibition 9am AVA All Fired Up 1pm CCPL Rock Band Camp 9am Headwaters: Raw Landscapes of Wyoming 9am Spark a Reaction 1pm Teen Dungeons & Dragons 4pm 4-H Rodeo/Timed Event 6pm
Tuesday, July 08, 2014
AA Midday Serenity Group 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 5:30pm -AA Biginners Group 6:45pm -AA Hopefuls Group 8pm AVA Earth, Wind, and Fire Exhibition 9am AVA All Fired Up 1pm Rock Band Camp 9am Headwaters: Raw Landscapes of Wyoming 9am Storytime 10:30am Spark a Reaction 1pm Teen Card Club 4pm Adult Game Night 6:30pm
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
AA On Awakening Group 6am -AA Midday Serenity Group 12pm -AA Out to Lunch Bunch Group 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 5:30pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -AA Hopefuls Group 8pm AVA Earth, Wind, and Fire Exhibition 9am AVA All Fired Up 1pm Childhood immunization Clinics 8am
Naturally Clean Dry Cleaning & Laundry Valet Service
GOVERNMENT
Rock Band Camp 9am Headwaters: Raw Landscapes of Wyoming 9am Toddler Time 9:30am Storytime 10;30am WBL Fizz! Boom! Movie! 10:30am Teen Advisory Board Meeting 12pm Spark a Reaction 1pm Teen Robotics Club 2pm CCPL Fizz! Boom! Potions! 2:30pm
Thursday, July 10, 2014
-AA Midday Serenity group 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 5:30pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -AA Hopefuls Group 8pm -AA N.E. Wyoming Recovery Group (585 Westside Dr.) 8pm -AA Strugglers Group 8pm AVA Earth, Wind, and Fire Exhibition 9am AVA All Fired Up 1pm Morning Workshop 7am Rock Band Camp 9am Headwaters: Raw Landscapes of Wyoming 9am Toddler Time 9:30am Storytime 10:30am Spark a Reaction 1pm Teen Minecraft Club 2pm Campbell County Cowgirls/Cowboys 6:30pm Families & Jammies 6:30pm Teen Anime Club 7pm
Friday, July 11, 2014
-AA Midday Serenity Group 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 5:30pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -AA Hopefuls Group 8pm -AA Last Call Group 10pm AVA Earth, Wind, and Fire Exhibition 9am AVA Uncorked! 7pm Powder Basin Equestrian Area Horse Trials 12am Rock Band Camp 9am Headwaters: Raw Landscapes of Wyoming 9am The Mega Monster Truck Tour 7:30pm
Monday, July 07, 2014
-Gillette City Council Meeting 7pm at City Hall -C.C. Corrections Board 12pm at V.O.A.
Total Project Management Agriculture, Construction, Oilfield
Tuesday, July 08, 2014
-City of Gillette Board of Examiners Meeting 12pm in Community Conference Room at City Hall -C.A.R.E. Board 12pm in C.C. Commissioners Conference Room -C.C. School Board 7pm at Educational Service Center (1008 W. 8th St.) -Antelope Valley Home Owners Assoc. 6:30 pm at Sleepy Hollow Trend Building. -Antelope Valley Improvement District 7:15pm at Sleepy Hollow Trend Building
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Wednesday, July 09, 2014
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-C.C. Fire Board 6pm at C.C. Fire Department
Thursday, July 10, 2014
-C.C. Public Land Board 7pm in Board Room at the CAM-PLEX. -Parks and Beautification Board 5:30pm in the Community Conference Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall
SPORTS (Roughriders) Saturday July 5
- 8:00 Denver vs. Colstrip - 10:30 Grandview vs. Glascow - 1:00 3A vs. 4B (Game 1) - 3:30 3B vs. 4A (Game 2) - 6:00 1B vs. 2A (Game 3) - 8:30 1A vs. 2B (Game 4)
Sunday July 6
- 8:00 Loser of 1 vs. Loser 2 (7th/8th Place) - 10:30 Winner of 1 vs. Winner 2 (5th/6th Place) - 1:00 Loser of 3 vs. Loser of 4 (3rd/4th Place) - 3:30 Winner of 3 vs. Winner of 4 (Championship)
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The First Cattle Drive By Jeff Morrison
he Powder River Basin has seen many booms over the years. Thanks to its abundant natural resources, Northeast Wyoming has made a huge impact on the world energy market and will likely continue to do so for many years to come. But the first large-scale commercial enterprise in our area happened long before the coal mines were dug, before the crude-oil wells were drilled, and before coal-bed methane became a household word. It was the beef cattle industry. Starting in the late 1870s and continuing into the first decades of the 20th century, thousands upon thousands of cattle were driven through our part of the state to establish ranches in Montana, the Dakotas and Wyoming. In turn, thousands of cattle were driven and/or shipped via rail out of our area to eastern beef markets in places like Chicago and Omaha. Large scale cattle drives from Texas to railheads in Kansas had already been in full swing for a decade before the great drives began making their way north to Wyoming and Montana. The high-tide of cattle moving came in the mid 1880s. It was estimated that 260,000 cattle had been moved north in 1883 alone. But the very first of the Texas to Montana cattle drives happened in 1866 in the midst of one the most violent of conflicts between Indians and white men known as Red Cloud’s War. Nelson Story, the man who led the drive, had no idea he was pioneering an industry. In fact, when he bought 1,000 head of longhorns in Texas, he had no intention of driving them to Montana at all. Nelson Story was born in 1838 in Ohio. He and his wife migrated north from Colorado to the gold fields of Bannack and Virginia City, Montana in 1863, where he staked a claim that eventually made him a small fortune. In the meantime, he made money hauling supplies by pack mule, and his wife, Ellen, sold baked goods to the miners. By 1866 Story had netted $30,000 in gold which he determined to convert to cash money. Leaving Ellen in Bozeman with a preacher and his wife, Story travelled east and converted his gold into $40,000 cash. The bulk went into a bank and $10,000 went with Story to Texas to buy cattle. His original plan was to buy what cattle he could in Texas, drive them north to a railhead in Kansas and sell them for a hefty profit before returning to Montana. Cattle droving from Texas to Kansas had yet to come into its own; at this date in
mid 1866, Story would be one of the first to trail a sizeable herd north. Charles Goodnight, with partner Oliver Loving had only recently trailed a herd from central Texas to Fort Sumner, New Mexico earlier that year. It would be two more years before Goodnight would drive a herd all the way to Cheyenne, Wyoming, completing what would become known as the Goodnight-Loving Trail. History disagrees about just how many cattle Story bought with his $10,000. Some accounts say as many as 3,000 head, although his grandson, Malcolm Story, put the total at 1,000 longhorns, with a trial crew of 27 cowboys, plus a small wagon train loaded with small goods to be taken back to Montana and sold there. The trail drive left Fort Worth and headed north, through the Indian Territory that would become Oklahoma and on toward Kansas. Near Baxter Springs, Kansas, the trail drive came to a halt. Jayhawkers- former Union raiders, turned organized cattle thieves- gave Story the ultimatum of turning his herd over to them or returning to Indian Territory. Story, known for his stubborn resolve, decided he would take his herd to Montana, instead. Such a thing had never been attempted. The very fact that a herd would have to cross several hundred miles of hotly contested Indian hunting grounds was enough to make the task nearly impossible and had a greater chance in ending in failure of the most deadly kind than it did in success. Nelson Story was no fool; he knew very well what risks he was facing. But ever the shrewd businessman, Story also knew that beef in Montana would bring a price ten times more than his investment. Story gave the Jayhawkers the slip and turned his herd northwest, reaching Fort Laramie in eastern Wyoming without much incident. Fort Laramie, a major trading post long before becoming a military fort, was the unofficial commercial center of all things going west. Emigrants on their way to California, Utah, Oregon and the Montana gold fields used the fort as their final chance to resupply before heading into the wild, and the fort sold a bit of everything, including beef. The post commander saw Story’s arrival as an opportunity to buy 1,000 head of cattle cheap and, citing the recent Indian uprising that was wreaking havoc up and down the Bozeman Trail, tried to persuade Story to sell him the cattle. Story declined to sell and bought Henry
repeating rifles from the sutler instead. There were two alternative routes Story and company could have chosen. One would call for them to continue west on the Oregon Trail until reaching Utah before turning north through Idaho into western Montana. The other would call for a turn north onto Bridger’s Trail, which ran up through the Big Horn Basin. Either one would have been much safer than taking the Bozeman Trail. But the Bozeman road was shorter, had better grass and more water than the alternatives. So, shortening his stay at Fort Laramie, lest the post commander get the idea of using force to buy the cattle, Nelson Story, 1,000 head of Texas longhorns, 15 wagons and 27 cowboys, armed to the teeth, set out for Virginia City. Somewhere near the site where Fort Fetterman would be established the next year, Story turned the herd north, into a war zone, and made Wyoming history. Near Fort Reno, on the banks of the Powder River, due west of North Pumpkin Butte, the inevitable happened. The Sioux stole part of the herd and stampeded the rest. After rounding up what had been stampeded the crew went in search of the stolen cattle. The Indians got the worst of the fight that followed. Although the Indians continued to harass the drovers, only one death occurred during the drive; that of a night herder who was found riddled with enough arrows to “look like a rotary hair brush”. At Fort Phil Kearney, Colonel Henry B. Carrington, citing the Indian danger, forbade Story and his herd to continue. He also ordered Story to park his herd about three miles away from the fort for sanitary reasons. Colonel Carrington woke up a couple mornings later and
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discovered Story and his herd were gone. Carrington, perhaps reflecting that if he sent his hot-headed young captain, William Fetterman to force Story and his 27 heavily armed cowboys to return something bad might happen, decided to let it pass. As Nelson Story’s herd left in the night, it passed unremarkably over a long finger of ridge where, a month later, Captain Fetterman would lead a force of 81 men to their deaths by a very well planned and executed ambush. Carrington, himself, would be relieved of command five days later. As for Nelson Story and his herd of Texas longhorns – he continued on to the Paradise Valley near modern Livingston, Montana without further incident by either Indians or the United States Army. Story started a successful ranching business with his herd and an equally successful store in Bozeman with his wagons of small goods. He would later get into the flour mill business, open a bank and dabble heavily in real-estate in Los Angeles, California. A mere 28 years old when he trailed his cattle north, Story died in 1926 at the age of 87. His descendants still live in the Gallatin Valley today. As for his pioneer cattle drive to Montana; he proved it could be done, but it was years before anyone tried it again. It wasn’t until the threat of Indian wars died out in 1877 that cattle droving to Wyoming and Montana began in earnest. The modern town of Story, Wyoming is, of course, named after him. Story’s drive to Montana, along with Goodnight and Loving’s drive to Colorado in 1867, became the inspiration for Larry McMurtry’s novel, Lonesome Dove.
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www.farmersunioninsurance.com/ejones ejones@vcn.com