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February 21 - 28, 2014

States Join Wyoming in Asking Supreme June 17 - 24, 2011 “If it doesn’t have do with Campbell we don’t care!” Court totoHear 2ndCounty, Amendment Case

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overnor Matt Mead through the Wyoming Attorney General ﬁled an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a signiﬁcant Second Amendment case. Eighteen states joined Wyoming’s brief, which expresses concern over a Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision that threatens Second Amend-

ment protections. “This decision out of New Jersey impacts the right to keep and bear arms outside of the home. So, I felt it was necessary to have the Attorney General support a petition to the Supreme Court to hear this case,” Governor Mead said. “If the current decision stands states providing

greater protections than New Jersey under the Second Amendment may be preempted by future federal action. That is the importance of this case.” The Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision is announced in the Drake v. Filko case.

Wyoming Appeals EPA’s Decision on Tribal Boundary

When the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publicized its decision purporting to redeﬁne the boundaries of the Wind River Reservation, Governor Matt Mead challenged the EPA’s decision. He, simultaneously, directed the Wyoming Attorney General to get the matter before the court. Today, the Attorney General appealed

the EPA’s decision to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. “I ﬁrmly believe that a decision of this signiﬁcance should not come from a regulatory agency, especially when it goes against over 100 years of history, law and practice. Those facts are why we had to challenge this in the courts and ask the agency

to reconsider its decision,” Governor Mead said. “We received good news yesterday when the EPA stayed its decision. The action creates some certainty while we wait for the agency to reconsider its position during a judicial review of this ﬂawed decision.”

UW Alumni Association Scholarship Applications Available Applications for the annual University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) scholarship are now available. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 7. The program encourages deserving young adults to obtain a college education at UW. Since 1906, alumni and friends have donated scholarship funds to help students attend UW. The UWAA has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships since 1980. The program continues to expand, beneﬁting approximately 60 students yearly with a commitment of more than $80,000 annually. The program is funded through private donors and an annual dinner and auction. Both events are held throughout the state at a different location each year. This year’s pro-

gram will be at Little America in Cheyenne Friday, April 11, and will feature Wyoming artists in a “Quick Draw.” Student artwork also is available for purchase. The program is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. Cost is $74 for individuals or $125 for couples, and includes beverages and dinner. The UW Jazz Quartet and vocal artists are among the entertainment, and silent and live auctions will be available. The long-standing UWAA program is anchored by the following endowed named scholarships: Mary Lou Rechard Memorial Scholarship; Platte Valley Bank Scholarship; Fred Gray Memorial Scholarship; Hershler/Skinner Family Memorial Scholarship; Tuff Samuelson Memorial Scholar-

ship; Shaw Family Scholarship; and Charles A. Viox Memorial Scholarship. In addition to scholarship funding, the Platte Valley Bank considers its scholarship recipients, along with other UW students, for internships at its bank branches in Casper, Cheyenne, Torrington and Wheatland. Additional scholarships are funded through the UW License Plate program. For scholarship requirements or to download an application, visit the website athttp://www.uwyo.edu/alumni/scholarships/applications.html. For more information, contact the UWAA at 766-4166 or email burley@ uwyo.edu.

Construction Update

Traffic Signal at Gillette Avenue/4th Street Intersection to be Permanently Removed The City of Gillette’s Development Services Department has announced that the Gillette Avenue/4th Street intersection will be closed to through traffic (in all directions) on Sunday, February 23rd from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Traffic control barricades will be placed on Gillette Avenue at 3rd Street and 5th Street, and on 4th Street at Kendrick Avenue and Gillette Avenue to remind drivers the intersection is closed. The City of Gillette’s Development Services Department announced

that the traffic signal at the Gillette Avenue/4th Street intersection is not operating and will be removed. Traffic control at the intersection is now a four-way stop. Please observe and obey the traffic control at this intersection. A contractor will be removing the traffic signal poles and mast arms in the near future and installing permanent stop signs. Until then, temporary stop signs will be in place. This traffic signal was scheduled to be permanently removed as part of

the Gillette Avenue Reconstruction Project. In order to fix the traffic signal it would need to be re-wired and would only be in place for a short period of time before its removal. The Development Services Department determined that in order not to waste money by fixing a traffic signal that was scheduled to be removed, the traffic signal will be dismantled and removed earlier than planned. Temporary stop signs are in place until permanent stop signs can be installed.

University of Wyoming Fall Semester Graduates from Campbell County The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Campbell County at the completion of the 2013 fall semester. The following degrees may be included on this list: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering); BSCP (Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering); BSEE (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering); BSFC (Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences); BSME (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; and

MS (Master of Science). For more information about the University of Wyoming, visit www. uwyo.edu. Students are:

Gillette:

Michael Barrett BA Matthew Jordan Christofferson BS Zara Rose Gallilee Coulter BS Kodi William Dixon BSME Tyler D. Dvorak BSPE Anthony Ray Fleak BSME Kassandra A. Ford BS Colin S. Fulton BS William S. Henshaw BS Nicholas Johnson BSCE Andrew Lempka BSCP

Cameron Levi Mock MS Michael L. Pokallus BSEE Jonna Bea Simmons MS Danielle M. Stovall BS Joshua K. Telkamp BS Jeremiah A. Wagner BS Hayley R. Wasserburger BSFC

Recluse:

Heather Lynn McBride BA

Rozet:

Blair Vernon Gauthier BS

Wright:

Joel Coast BSCE Nathan Scott Huseth BFA

Community

February 21 - 28, 2014

Campbell County Observer

In My Garden... By Kathy Hall Campbell County Master Gardener khgardenhelp@gmail.com reenhouses, hoop houses, cold frames, oh my! There are so many season extenders out there it can make your head spin! Most are familiar with the more common ones like a greenhouse; An enclosed climate controlled (heated/cooled) space with glass or plastic walls and roof to allow the growing of plants (and even animals) most of the year. The hoop-house is a similar construct using bent PVC, steel pipe etc. to create the frame covered in a material that allows good light penetration. These can be climate controlled or not and many are very economical to build. Cold frames can be anything from a glassed building, to a small box or even hay bales with glass over them for light. The main theme with a cold frame is to protect your plants early and late season with no supplemental heating. Get creative and use materials you have around your house and you can often create a very functional cold frame for next to no expense. My season extenders of choice (not like you haven’t heard this a thousand times) wall o waters and low tunnels. Wall o waters are of course connected plastic tubes you ﬁll with water and place teepee style over your plants. They protect young plants from wind, and cold the water absorbing heat during the day and slowly releasing it at night. Low tunnels are temporary low proﬁle hoop houses in a way. I use poly pipe cut into approximately 8 foot pieces curved over my three foot raised beds to support plastic or frost blankets layered over them. These can protect young plants not only from early season chills and wind but extend your harvest in the fall protecting from light frosts. Why are these my personal preferences? Because they are what I am now using but soon I hope to expand. I have been in on the construction of several hoop houses and hope to soon construct one in my garden. With a little management and crop selection the thought of

possibly 10 to 11 month a year gardening is an obtainable goal. I have also been planning (and not yet accomplishing) a hot box. These are a low proﬁle cold frame heated by decomposition of manure or compost. By digging into the ground several feet, layering fresh manure in the bottom then covering it with 8-10 inches of soil and placing a cold frame over it you can effectively generate heat to start your seedlings up to a month earlier in the season if you time your building correctly. So what is my next fascination? The walipini; an in ground greenhouse using the moderating and insulating soil temperature to keep the greenhouse warm year round. The only exposed surface is the roof (and of course a door). If I can get this monster hole dug and the construction completed it should allow me to garden year round. Green is my thing! So you know I have grand plans but it sounds like just a bit much for your needs? Some of the simplest items can provide protection for your seedlings in the spring. Cloches, glass bells (even plastic now days) placed over plants, milk jugs with the bottoms cut out, a few stakes placed through you garden with an old quilt or blanket thrown over it at night or even a cardboard box set over plants when there is a threat of frost can get you planting early. One of the easiest is a container garden that you can move inside when poor weather threatens. These are great if you have limited space! Whatever your situation there is a season extender that will meet your needs and many are low or no cost so get out there and get planning so soon you can be happily gardening!

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Get to Know Your Heart Join Campbell County Clinics, Cardiology doctors Sairav Shah and Nicholas Stamato at the upcoming quarterly health luncheon, Get to Know Your Heart on Thursday, March 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tower’s West Lodge, 109 N U.S. Highway 14-16. The event features a spring fashion show by local businesses. Tickets are only $12 per person, or save $12 on a table of eight. Reserve yours today at 307.688.1580or communityrelations@ccmh.net.

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February 21 - 28, 2014

Game and Fish Schedules Hunter Education Instructor Workshops he Wyoming Game and Fish Department has scheduled a series of hunter education instructor workshops to be held in four locations around the state this coming spring and summer. The workshops are for current active hunter education instructors as well as potentially new instructors. The workshops will be held at Game and Fish ofﬁces in Cheyenne

on March 29, Green River on April 5, Sheridan on June 21 and Lander on Aug. 2. According to hunter education coordinator Jim Dawson, the workshops are designed to clarify the ongoing changes and improvements to the hunter education program and to provide tools and techniques for instructors to use in their classes. In addition, the hunter education pro-

gram will be putting on a new hunter education instructor academy July 25-27. This training for new instructors has been a hunter education requirement of new instructors since 2008. Registration is required for all hunter education workshops. Interested persons can contact Joetta Osborne at 307-777-4538 or Jim Dawson at 307-473-3439.

Online End-of-Life Series Offered to Wyoming Health Care Professionals The Wyoming Geriatric Education Center (WyGEC) at the University of Wyoming and the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center host a weekly endof-life care webinar series March 18 through May 6. This webinar series features nationally recognized end-of-life nursing education consortium (ELNEC) curriculum. The evidence based curriculum has never been offered online, so the webinar series provides a unique educational opportunity for health care professionals in Wyoming. Topics include palliative care; symptom and pain management; ethical is-

sues and cultural considerations at the end of life; communication; and grief/ loss. For more information and to register for the end-of-life care webinar series, visit the website at www.uwyo. edu/geriatrics. The program is each Tuesday from 5-6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 before Thursday, March 3, and $10 more after that date. Student registration is $15. “This is truly a novel way for anyone interested to enhance knowledge of endof-life care,” says Christine McKibbin, WyGEC director. “They can receive an interactive training, which, to

this point, has exclusively been offered face to face, from the convenience of their computer.” Webinar series members are certiﬁed ELNEC trainers who practice end-oflife nursing in Wyoming. The course was originally designed for nurses, but is now geared toward an interdisciplinary audience including physicians, pharmacists, social workers, case managers, counselors, therapists, chaplains, certiﬁed nursing aides, and anyone who helps support individuals at the end of life, McKibbin says. Nurses will receive national ELNEC contact

hours, and all other disciplines will receive a certiﬁcate of attendance to use for professional continuing education credit requirements. WyGEC offers training to faculty, students and providers in the health professions to meet the unique health care needs of older adults in Wyoming. The center offers a variety of live and online trainings on geriatric health care topics throughout the year. For more information, contact McKibbin at (307) 766-2943 or email cmckibbi@uwyo.edu.

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Men Convicted for Trapping Violations The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports the successful conviction of two Alpine men for multiple trapping violations. Harold Buckner recently pled guilty to trapping while his trapping privileges were suspended. Buckner’s trapping privileges had been suspended in July of 2013 for multiple trapping violations. Richard Permann pleaded guilty to being an accessory to Buckner’s offense as well as failing to check his traps and for trapping too close to a public road. Buckner was sentenced to serve ﬁve days in jail and his trapping privileges were revoked for six and a half years. He also received a $500 ﬁne and is required to serve a one-year probation sentence. The probation terms require that he violate no laws and abide by

his suspension. If Buckner were to violate the terms of his probation, he would have to serve the remaining 360 days jail that were suspended in favor of probation. Permann was sentenced to pay a combined $1,500 in ﬁnes for his three violations, as well as a three year probation term with his trapping privileges also being revoked for those three years. In addition, Permann must pay a $365 veterinary bill that was the result of a domestic dog being caught in one of his traps that was too close to a public road. Similar to Buckner, if Permann were to violate his probation, he would be required to serve the remaining probationary period in jail, which could be up to three years. “Clearly, these two individuals did not take the

Wyoming trapping laws, or their trapping responsibilities, seriously,” said Wyoming Game and Fish warden, Robert Hipp. “It was especially evident with Buckner who had already lost his trapping privileges back in July.” Buckner had lost his trapping privileges for a year after being convicted for multiple violations, including failing to check his traps, using game animal parts as bait and having traps too close to an exposed bait or carcass. “We would especially like to commend the Teton County Prosecutors Ofﬁce and Teton County Circuit Court Judge, James L. Radda, for their continued commitment to enforcing our wildlife laws in Teton County,” Hipp said.

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Campbell County Observer

Obituaries

Alice Lee Christensen

Funeral Service for Alice Lee Christensen were held Monday February 17, 2014 at Family Life Church with Pastor Martin Crump officiating. Alice Lee Christensen, age 90, passed away on February 11, 2014, at Pioneer Manor of natural causes. Alice Lee was born in Bethany, Missouri, on August 3, 1923, to Charles A. and Teresa Mildred (Oxford) Mankin. Her great Grandmother had waited all summer to see the baby and passed away the day after Alice Lee was born. It was her request that the baby’s name be Alice which Mildred honored. The family of three moved by train to Wyoming in April of 1925. They lived on the 4J Ranch. Two brothers were born after they moved to Wyoming. In the years at the 4J Ranch she always talked fondly of a man named Mexican John. He told stories to Alice Lee, Charles, and Richard; and played cards with them. The 4J Ranch was a roadhouse, and people trailing cattle to town stopped and spent the night. She always quoted her Mother as saying “peal a potato for everyone here and one for the man coming over the hill.” She started school in Gillette and stayed with her Grandparents. Later she attended New Hope and Bundy rural schools. She graduated from Campbell County High in 1941. Alice Lee worked for Preston Gilstrap in the County Assessor’s Office and was very proud of the fact that they knew everyone in Campbell County when they came in to file their taxes. Later she attended the University of Wyoming and earned a B.S. degree in Business in 1948. She taught school at Campbell County High during the year of 1948 and 1949. Alice Lee and Charles “Bud” Christensen were married November 27, 1949, at her parent’s home in rural Campbell County. They made their home on a ranch located in Southern Campbell County on Pumpkin Creek. At first they were involved in a family partnership but established their own ranching operation in 1961. During that time, two children were born to them: Janet Kay on August 11, 1951, in Gillette, Wyoming; and Robert Frederick born in Casper, Wyoming on January 1, 1954. Alice Lee taught rural schools in Campbell County. When Janet and Bob were ready for high school she moved to Laramie, Wyoming, during the winters so they could attend University Prep on the UW campus. While there she attended graduate school and held a graduate teaching assistantship at the University of Wyoming. On June 4, 1967, she was awarded a Master’s Degree in Education. Her Doctorate in Education was earned on December 21, 1973. After Bob graduated from high school Alice Lee was again on the ranch full time and took over the bookkeeping duties for the business. As ranches were purchased and the operation grew so did Alice Lee’s responsibilities. In 1977, when Bob and Marilyn moved to the ranch Bud and Alice Lee moved to a

condominium in Gillette. They traveled from ranch to ranch and when Alice Lee came home her bookkeeping responsibilities were always waiting for her. Everyone always recognized the fact that Alice Lee was a tremendous cook. She was also an authority on Campbell County history. This continued after her years in the Assessor’s Office. She enjoyed sewing and made clothing for her family. Hobbies included reading and making latch hook rugs. Social activities included Savageton Homebuilders Extension Club, Order of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, Campbell County Cowbells, and Campbell County Woolgrowers. She also participated in the auxiliary for the National Salers Association known as the Salers Belles where she severed in several offices including president. Alice Lee is survived by her husband Bud Christensen of 64 years; daughter Janet Christensen and son Bob (Marilyn) Christensen; five grandchildren, Mark (Erika) Christensen, Julie (James) Innes, Marci, Angela, and James Christensen all of Gillette, Wyoming. She is also survived by two sister-in-laws Ruth Mankin and Donna Mankin. She was preceded in death by her brothers Charles Mankin and Richard “Dick” Mankin. A memorial has been established in Alice Lee’s name. Memorials and Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, Wyoming 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website: www.walkerfuneralgillette.com

trips included many, many good friends as well as his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was able to celebrate his birthday every year while hunting. In 2013 he spent his last week at elk hunting camp with his nephews Whitey Stout of Gillette, and Ora and Troy Stout from Oregon as well as the usual family and friends. As Corky became less active you could ﬁnd him at home watching the Western channel. Corky liked to travel to Deadwood, South Dakota on a monthly basis for his lottery tickets and a little gambling, as well as a trip to Las Vegas as often as he could. Corky was a member of the Gillette Moose Lodge and Fraternal Order of Eagles for many years and a past member of the Elks. Corky is survived by his sons Ernie (Verna) and Freddie (Tina); daughter Linda (Jeff) Johnson; grandsons Lucas (Tracy), Adam and Michael Stout and Michael Peterson; granddaughters Crystal Reeg (Justin), Amber Mauch (Anthony), Brittney Boyd (Basil Reynolds), great grandchildren Kincaid and Kaimon Donaldson; Deavon and Elyxia Mauch; and Caliana Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his son Kenneth in 1962, his beloved wife Thelma in 2008; his ﬁve brothers Andy, Bill, Ora and Les Stout, and Edward Knapp, his mother, father and several stepfathers. A dinner will be held at the Moose Lodge following the service. Memorials and Condolences may be sent in Corky’s name in care of Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, Wyoming 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website: www.walkerfuneralgillette.com

Scott, Grandmother Helen Harrod. Memorials and Condolences may be sent in Nathan’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

Nathan Scott

Funeral Service for Nathan James Scott will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Gillette Memorial Chapel in Gillette, Wyoming with Pastor Ernie Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Gillette, Wyoming. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2014 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Nathan James Scott, age 26, died Saturday, February 15, 2014 from injuries sustained in an oil field related accident. Our beloved son, a triplet, Nathan James Scott was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 21, 1987. He was the third triplet born to his parents Carolyn (McCrea) Scott of Gillette, Wyoming and Charles Lelen Scott of Moorcroft, Wyoming. While growing up in Wyoming after his parents’ divorce, Nathan along with his siblings were baptized into the Church of Christ, in Rock Springs at the age of 8 years by their uncle Ron McCrea. Nathan was very active in shooting sports, with the Evanston, Wyoming 4-H Slick Shooters. He won third in muzzle loader, at state competition in Douglas, Wyoming. He was an excellent marksman. He was a very talented teenager; in high school he enjoyed woodworking. He built a variety of very beautiful furniture such as a gun cabinet and desk. He graduated from Evanston High School and was given the Overall Student Award for his wood-working skills. He was a very loving and caring person. Nathan loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing in the Big Horn Mountains. He loved all his family and was especially proud of his only niece Scottie Lynn Creed, age 5, of Cody, Wyoming. Nathan is survived by his triplet sister, Rachael Lynn Scott of Cody, Wyoming; his triplet brother, Justin Wayne Scott, of Gillette, Wyoming; brother, Clinton Cole Scott also of Gillette, Wyoming; both his parents, his grandparents; Jim and Gayle McCrea of Evanston, Wyoming; Uncle Ron and Aunt Shelly McCrea of Rock Springs, Wyoming; Uncle John and Aunt Ronda Boller, Uncle Bill and Aunt Threasa Scott all of Gillette, Wyoming; along with several cousins. He is preceded in death by his cousin Tyler James McCrea, Grandfather Ron

Roy D. “Corky” Stout

Roy D. “Corky” Stout age 82, died at home February 7, 2014 after an extended battle with COPD and pneumonia. Corky was born October 4, 1931 in Welch, Oklahoma to Elijah and Mary (Graham) Stout. The family moved to Colorado when Corky was a young child, where he later attended school. On September 13, 1950 he married Thelma Irene Love in Walden, Colorado. They lived in Rand and Walden, Colorado where he worked falling and skidding trees for a local sawmill. In 1966 they moved to Craig, Colorado when he started driving water truck. The family followed Corky to Miles City, Montana in 1967 and to Gillette, Wyoming in 1968 as the water trucks followed the oil drilling. For several years he owned Corky’s Water Service in Gillette. Corky and Thelma moved to Meeteetse, Wyoming in 1988 and operated the Wood River Lodge before returning to Gillette in 1990. After returning to Gillette he drove trucks of all types for various companies. Corky loved elk hunting, ﬁshing, and camping. For many years Corky took his children and later his grandchildren and great grandchildren on a yearly ﬁshing/camping trip to the Big Horn Mountains. He also spent as many weeks as he could every year, elk hunting in the Wilderness area by Meeteetse, Wyoming. These elk hunting

Donna Jean Elder

Longtime resident of Gillette, Donna Jean Elder, age 61, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2014 at Close to Home Hospice in Gillette, WY. Donna was born May 18, 1952 in Riverton, Wyoming to Jimmy and Beatrice Martinez. Donna married the love of her life, Walter Leon Elder on November 24, 1976. She loved to scrap book, crafts and connecting with friends and family on Facebook. Donna’s family was the center of her life and she truly loved each and every one of them. Donna is survived by her husband Walter Elder of Gillette; stepson Christopher Elder of Gillette; foster daughter Cheri Kendall of Casper; brothers Ben Martinez of Murrieta, CA, Tucker Martinez of Gillette, Leroy Martinez of Laramie, Larry Martinez of Reno, NV, Tom Martinez of Gallop, NM and Jerry Martinez of Gillette, along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents; one brother Bobby Martinez and one sister Ramona Martinez. Memorials and Condolences may be sent in Donna’s name to Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, Wyoming 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website: www.walkerfuneralgillette.com

Gene Eldon Litton

Memorial Service for Gene Eldon Litton were held Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Family Life Church in Gillette, Wyoming with Pastor Marty Crump officiating. Gene Eldon Litton, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Mesa View Regional Hospital, in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born April 24, 1929 in Clarkston, Washington to Gile and Lola Pierce Litton. Gene was raised in Sarpy Creek and Hardin, Montana. He attended school in Hardin when they could keep him there. He always left during recess to the park across the street. Lois, his sister, was always sent to bring him back always in protest that “he had already been there for two or three hours” and besides that he already knew everything! This also continued throughout his high school education, only attending a few weeks at a time. Because he was out being a ranch hand. He married Alma Spittzer in 1951. Together they raised four children; Connie, Kirk, Greg, and Todd. He worked road construction running heavy equipment at Homestead Mine in Butte, Montana. In the later years he moved to Iowa to work for Best Foods Poultry Division and became a Chicken Farmer. He was elected as the director for NHSRA from Iowa. He later moved back to Edgar, Montana to manage the family ranch along with his father. At that time he also became Executive Secretary of NHSR Association in early 70’s. Gene and Pat met in 1975 through a High School Rodeo and were married in 1980 in Gillette, Wyoming. At that time the office for NHSR was then moved to the ranch where he continued to be the NHSR Secretary until 1982 when he retired. One of his many accomplishments was bringing NHSR Finals and College Rodeo Finals into the computer age with the first computerized rodeo. Gene

signed the Articles of Incorporation in Rapid City, South Dakota helping to form the NHSR Foundation serving on the Executive Board until the present. In 1975 Gene was honored as NHSRA Man of The Year. He was a bare back rider, bull rider, steer stopper, calf roper, and team roper during his rodeo career. When he was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he always answered, “A Cowboy.” Gene’s goal was to learn a little bit about everything and he accomplished it. He won many awards for his Fiddle contests and Dog trials. He served in many boards and was a member of a lot of associations; Campbell County Airport Board, Wyoming Stock Dog Association, Wyoming Livestock Board, Edgar Mt. School Board, Wright Area Chamber of Commerce, Coal Country Fiddle Contest Organizer, American Boarder Collie Association, AQHA, RCA, WSRA, PRCA Cowboy Alumni, Wyoming Wool Growers Association, and Wyoming Stock Growers Association. Gene had a couple of passions in life. They were his music, which you could almost always find him at night with his favorite fiddle in his chair. Another was flying, he loved to be up in his plane flying over the ranch checking on the water and livestock. One of his passions later in life was working and training his stock dogs and competing in local and national trials with his favorite dog, Nip. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in sporting events. He is survived by his wife, Pat; sister, Lois; brother, Roger; daughter, Connie (Tim) Wyman; sons, Kirk (Bess) Litton, Greg (Lisa) Litton, Todd (Erin) Litton; step-son, Lee(Peg) Isenberger; grandchildren, Lonnie (Andi) Trenary, Matt Trenary, Jolynne (Bill) Miller, Scotty (Sarah) Litton, Matthew (Dee) Ogden, Breanna (Rob) Rismoen, Lee (Heather) Simpson, Jason, Ryan, Christian Litton, Jeremy, Mariah, Thomas Litton, Bob (Holly) Isenberger, Chris (Jackie) Isenberger, Jessica (Ray) Fertig, 19 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ron and sisters, Betty Joann and Vivian. Memorials can be made to National High School Rodeo Foundation, Wyoming Stockdog Association, Gillette College and Rodeo Building Fund. Memorials and condolences can be sent to in Gene’s name to Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website www. gillettememorialchapel. com.

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Campbell County Observer

February 21 - 28, 2014

Hope’s Haven

Dear Readers, Welcome to “Hope’s Haven”. Hope: to believe, desire, or trust. Haven: any place of shelter and safety; refuge. “Hope’s Haven” is a column that will be ﬁlled with life testimonies from real people just like you. God’s grace, mercy and love will weave through each testimony that is printed in this column. The text of the articles submitted will be left in the writer’s original verbiage (we will spell check and do minimal grammar correction). If you would like to share the good news of how God’s grace has blessed your life please send your testimony to: praiseGod@CampbellCountyObserver.com

Searching for Answers The Psalm’s are ﬁlled with words from the heart of King David. When I read them I relate to his defeat and his triumph, his sorrow and his joy, his fear and his courage. In those Psalm’s credited to him, there always seems to be a personal problem, and yet he knows and expresses in words his understanding of his God, who has the answer to each issue. Victory comes in the end. Before I had a personal relationship with Jesus, I had feeling of defeat, sorrow and fear, but I did not have anyone to turn to, and I actually thought that I was normal. Maybe you have some of these feeling too. I thought everyone felt this emptiness, depression, anxiety and overwhelming loneliness the way I did. I had had these feeling more or less for my whole life and it went on until my 19 TH birthday. On that day I cried out to some unseen being that I had heard about who may or may not exist. My exact words were, “God if you’re out there, I need to know for sure because I am so lonely, sad, afraid and confused.” Nothing happened, I mean I did not hear a voice or feel an impression of a presents in the room or hear an answer. After I dried my tears I felt better and decided to try again to get some control over my emotions. I did not do then what I now suggest to others. I will write more about my recommendations at the end* I went on my merry way, living my life, got married, had babies and raised children. We had our ups and downs but for the most part my life was pretty normal or what I thought was normal. Then one day the phone rang, on the other end of the line was a woman who identiﬁed herself as my son’s Sunday school teacher. She asked to come to the house to share a story with my children that evening if we were not otherwise busy. I said, “Sure come on by.” I did not really know what to expect and I was a little apprehensive at the time.

Living Rock Church “Life of the Rock” 670-1518 1001 S. Douglas Hwy Bld B Sun. Service 9am & 10:45am Open Door Church 685-3337 111 E 2nd St Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 10am Wed. Worship 6:30pm www.gillette-church.com Grace Bible Church 686-1516 4000 Collins E Rd Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:00 Worship 10:00am Evening Service 6:00 PM

She arrived and I gathered the children around the dining room table to hear the story, and she invited me to sit down and listen to the story too. As she shared this very sweet story of a God who cares about us so much that he sent his Son to live as an example of love for us and set us free of the heavy burden of sin, at the end we all said, “Yes” to her invitation to have Him (Jesus) come and live in our hearts. Then the answer to that prayer I prayed way back on my 19 TH birthday was answered. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:10-12 I confessed I was a sinner, I asked for forgiveness and I turned over my life to a faithful, loving, omnipresent God. Defeat, sorrow and fear had to leave, and as I grew in understanding, loneliness disappeared as well. *Now I do what the Bible tells me to do, and this is what I recommend for you to do on a daily bases. Read your Bible, and pray. Begin to search for a Bible believing church to attend. When you ﬁnd one attend whenever the doors are open for services. The most important step is studying your Bible. Either join a study or start studying on your own or both. Bible study is a sure way to knowledge and understanding and wisdom in your daily walk with God. “Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” Joshua 1:7-9 I pray that this short testimony and these simple words will bless you and direct you to life’s answers found in the Bible and in a personal relationship with Jesus. Amen. Your sister in Christ, Darleen B, Ocean Shores, WA

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

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 682-9779 600 Longmont St Gillette, WY Sun. School 10am Worship 11am 6PM

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

Roadway Alliance Church 687-7738 811 Hemlock Ave Gillette, WY Sun. Service: 10:15 am

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 682-4296 804 Emerson Gillette, WY 10am Sunday

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

Jesus Christ of LDS 555 Wright Blvd. Wright, WY 9am Sun. Worship

First Assembly Of God-family 682-3308 601 Carey Ave Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:30 Sun. Worship 8am, 10:30am 6pm 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 High Plain Community Church 685-0044 3101 W Lakeway Rd Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 9am and 11am 7pm. Wed. Worship 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

Jericho Baptist Church 686-5626 211 S Brooks Ave Gillette, WY 10am Sun. School 11am Sun. Worship 6pm Sun. Worship 7pm Wed. Worship

Cornerstone Church Of God 686-6429 406 S Brooks Ave Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:15am Worship 10:30 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

Family Life Church 687-1083 480 State Highway 50 Gillette, WY Sun. 9am

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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

Church Of Christ 682-2528 1204 T-7 Ln Gillette, WY Sun. Bible Study 9am Sun. Worship 10am & 6pm

Faith, Hope and Love (part 3 of 3) “This is love, not that we loved God, but the He loved us, and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins” 1 John 4:10 “The fruit of the Spirit is love...” Galatians 5:22 We have been taking a brief look at love in the last few weeks. Love for God, love for our neighbour (which should include our enemies) and love for one another. This kind of love is demanding. If we consider it seriously, we might be tempted to think that it is beyond our capabilities as mere human beings. But nonetheless, this is the quality and extent of the love that Jesus expects of us. So the question, how can I love like that? How can I move from the powerful self concern that dominates my life to the sacrificial love demonstrated by Jesus and the early disciples? The kind of love that, even when those early Believers were enduring pain, torture and death, the persecuting Romans said of them “See how these Christians love one another.” It is vitally important to understand that the primary source of Christian love is God Himself. He started the process by first loving us. (1 John 4:10) We must allow that love to permeate our lives and to be radiate as love for God, neighbour and one another. Secondly, the Holy Spirit whom we have as a gift from God imparts love in our lives. It is part of the ‘Fruit of the Spirit’. (Galatians 5:22) Our part is to recognise that He is working in our lives, and prayerfully allow that love to grow and be expressed outwardly in worship, service and concern. Blessings, Graham Kissack from Accrington UK

Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran 686-4080 1010 W Beaver Dr Gillette, WY Service 9am

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

Seventh-day Adventist Church 682-8465 901 Apricot St Gillette, WY Sabbath School: 09:30A Worship Service: 11:00A

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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 Prairie Wind Unitarian Universalists 686-4812 10am 2nd & 4th Sun at Lakeway Learning Center 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 St Francis on-the-Prairie 464-0028 357 Willowcreek Dr. Wright, WY 82732 Sun. 10am Wed. 5:30 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 682-3319 624 Wright Blvd Wright, WY 82732 Sun 5:30pm

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February 21 - 28, 2014

Campbell County Observer

What’s Going On? Friday, February 21, 2014

COMMUNITY

-Campbell County Rockpile Museum Traveling Exhibit “Please Give Us One More Boom”: Oil and Gas in Wyoming Open Now – February 28th -AA Midday Serenity Group 2910 S. Douglas 12pm -AA Out to Lunch Bunch Group 2910 S. Douglas Hwy 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 2910 S. Douglas Hwy 5:30pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -AA Hopefuls Group 2910 S. Douglas Hwy 8pm -AA Last Call Group 10pm -Serenity Seekers of Narcotics Anonymous at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 7 p.m. -Wright Alcoholics Anonymous at Park Community Center 6:30 p.m. -Little Tikes at the AVA Community Center 10 a.m. -Uncorked Featuring Blanche Guernsey at the AVA Community Center 7 p.m. -Relay For Life Bunko Fundraiser at American Legion 200 Rockpile Blvd. 6:30 p.m. -Gun Show & Flea Market-Up in Arms at Cam-Plex Central Pavilion 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. -Hockey Tournament- 2014 Girls State (Hosted by: Gillette Girls Youth Hockey Assn.) at Cam-Plex Wyoming CenterSpirit Hall Ice Arena - Gillette College Rodeo Banquet at Cam-Plex Wyoming Center Frontier Hall 6 p.m. - ACTRA Friday Night Roping- Team Roping at Cam-Plex East Pavilion 6 p.m. -Ribbon Cutting: Summit ESP at 5817 S. Winland Dr. 12:45 p.m. -1:15 p.m. - Hexachord at Jake’s Tavern

Saturday, February 22, 2014

-Girl Scout Cookies Sales February 1st - April 13th -Alcoholics Anonymous 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. 5:30 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. 6:45 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. 8 p.m. -Serenity Seekers of Narcotics Anonymous at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 7 p.m. -PALS (People Actively Living Single) at Village Inn 10:30 a.m. -Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Campbell County Public Library 10 a.m. -Teen Open-Play Gaming at Campbell County Public Library 1 p.m. -Wii Play 4th -6th grade Saturday at Campbell County Public Library 1 p.m. - Beginning Photography with Catherine Cardarelli at the AVA Community Center 9 a.m. - Intermediate Photography with Catherine Cardarelli at the AVA Community Center 1 p.m. -Gun Show & Flea Market-Up in Arms at Cam-Plex Central Pavilion 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. -Hockey Tournament- 2014 Girls State (Hosted by: Gillette Girls Youth Hockey Assn.) at Cam-Plex Wyoming CenterSpirit Hall Ice Arena - 4-H Horse Clinic at Cam-Plex Barn 3 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Ringwars -MMA Fighting at Cam-Plex Wyoming Center Equality Hall 7 p.m. - Gillette Open for Business-Miniature Golf Tournament at South Fork Apartments, LLC 4500 Running W Dr. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Hexachord at Jake’s Tavern

Sunday, February 23, 2014

-Campbell County Rockpile Museum Traveling Exhibit “Please Give Us One More Boom”: Oil and Gas in Wyoming Open Now – February 28th -AA Morning Spiritual Group 10:15 a.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. Noon -Alcoholics Anonymous 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. 5:30 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. 8 p.m. -Serenity Seekers of Narcotics Anonymous at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 7 p.m -Beginning Wheel Throwing For Kids at the AVA Community Center 1 p.m. -Gun Show & Flea Market-Up in Arms at Cam-Plex Central Pavilion 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. -Hockey Tournament- 2014 Girls State (Hosted by: Gillette Girls Youth Hockey Assn.) at Cam-Plex Wyoming CenterSpirit Hall Ice Arena - Barrels & Poles - Pro Jackpots at Cam-Plex East Pavilion 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. -Powder River Symphony at Cam-Plex Heritage Center 3 p.m.

Monday, February 24, 2014

-Girl Scout Cookies Sales February 1st - April 13th -Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Campbell County Public Library 4 p.m. -AA Out to Lunch Bunch 1302 Butcher Court Jacob’s Touch Cabinetry 12 p.m. -Serenity Seekers of Narcotics Anonymous at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 7 p.m. -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -Al-Anon at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 8 p.m. -A.M. Lion’s Club Perkin’s Restaurant 7 a.m. -Overeater’s Anonymous 1302 Butcher Court Jacob’s Touch Cabinetry 7 p.m. -N.E.W. Quilt Guild in the Basement of the Presbyterian Church at Sixth and Carey for more info call Francis at 6823642 or Bernie at 682-0763

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

-Campbell County Rockpile Museum Traveling Exhibit “Please Give Us One More Boom”: Oil and Gas in Wyoming Open Now – February 28th -Al-Anon at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 8 p.m. -Serenity Seekers of Narcotics Anonymous at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 7 p.m. -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -Gillette Rotary Club at Tower’s West Lodge 6 p.m. -Story Time 3 – 5 years at Campbell County Public Library 10:30 a.m. -Teen Card Club at Campbell County Public Library 4 p.m. -Adult Game Night Age 19 and up at Campbell County Public Library 6:30 p.m. -Razor City ToastMasters at City Hall police entrance For details Call Rita Mashak at 687-7165 or 682-2054 6:45 a.m. - Gillette Rotary Club at Towers West Lodge 6 p.m. -Pottery Planet at the AVA Community Center 4 p.m. -READY! FOR KINDERGARTEN For Parents of Current 3 or 4 Year Old Students at Lakeway Learning Center 525 W. Lakeway Rd. 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.

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-AA Out to Lunch Bunch 1302 Butcher Court Jacob’s Touch Cabinetry 12 p.m. -AA Happy Hour Group 2910 S. Douglas Hwy 5:30pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -Gillette Noon Lions Club at Tower’s West Lodge 12 p.m. -Serenity Seekers of Narcotics Anonymous at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 7 p.m. -Story Time 3 – 5 years at Campbell County Public Library 10:30 a.m. -Homeschool Art at the AVA Community Center 1 p.m.

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-AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -Alcoholics Anonymous at the Vineyard 585 Westside Drive 7:30 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 6:30 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. 8 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous at 7th and Kendrick 8 p.m. -Serenity Seekers of Narcotics Anonymous at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 7 p.m. -TOPS 104 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 1000 Commache Ave. 9:30 a.m. -TOPS 285 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 9:45 a.m. -Grief Share Support Group at 631 N. Commercial Drive 10 a.m. For details call Don Wright 682-9553 -Gillette Energy Rotary Club at Tower’s West Lodge 12 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. 8 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous at 7th and Kendrick 8 p.m. -Peer Players: A Group for Teens 910 E. Third St. ,Suite I Call 686-8071 for Details -Doodlers Kid Club at the AVA Community Center 4 p.m. -Gillette Main Street Power Hour at the AVA Community Center 6 p.m. -Toddler Time 18 mos. – 3 yrs. at Campbell County Public Library 9:30 a.m. -Story Time 3 – 5 years at Campbell County Public Library 10:30 a.m. -Teen Minecraft Club at Campbell County Public Library 4 p.m. -Families and Jammies Birth thru 6th grade at Campbell County Public Library 6:30 p.m. -Anime Club at Campbell County Public Library 7 p.m. -Veteran’s Talking Support Group at Lakeway Professional Building South Entrance 6:30 p.m. - Sage-Grouse, Prairie Dogs and Black-Footed Ferrets Workshop at County Public Library Wyoming Room 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. -Gillette Main Street Art Walk starts at Campbell County Chamber of Commerce 314 S. Gillette Ave. 5 p.m.

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-AA Morning Spiritual Group 10:15 a.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. Noon -Alcoholics Anonymous 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. 5:30 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. 8 p.m. -Serenity Seekers of Narcotics Anonymous at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 7 p.m -Dance Competition - Star Power Talent at Cam-Plex Heritage Center 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Team Roping - ACTRA Spring Fling at Cam-Plex East Pavilion 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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Legislative Update hat Bills are up during this year’s Wyoming Legislative Session? Every week, the Campbell County Observer will keep you up to date on new bills introduced throughout this year’s legislative session. Below is the initial list. If you would like to read the entire bill, go to http://legisweb.state. wy.us/2014/billindex/BillCrossRef.aspx?type=ALL This website us updated daily before and during the legislative sessions. Remember, your government is only as powerful as you let it be, and to inform yourself is to create a just government. Also on the Legislative website is contact information for your local Senator or Representative. Bills introduced so far in the Wyoming House of Representatives H.B. No. 0051 Firemen’s pension plan benefits. Sponsored by: Joint Appropriations Interim Committee. AN ACT relating to a firemen’s pension plan; modifying provision for increases in benefits after retirement; specifying application; requiring payment from employers with employees or retirees in the plan; providing for withholding of severance tax distributions to employers failing to make required payments; requiring reports; providing an appropriation; specifying use of appropriated funds; and providing for effective dates. H.B. No. 0052 National guard funding-maintenance. Sponsored by: Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Interim Committee. AN ACT relating to the military department; creating the armory maintenance account; providing for investment and expenditure of funds in the account; providing criteria for expenditures from the account, including federal matching funds; providing an appropriation; authorizing positions; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0053 Wyoming lottery-definition. Sponsored by: ZWONITZ,DV. AN ACT relating to the Wyoming lottery corporation; defining the term vendor for purposes of disposition of proceeds; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0054 Lottery board. Sponsored by: ZWONITZ,DV. AN ACT relating to the Wyoming lottery corporation; amending limitation on purchase of tickets by board members and others as specified; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0055 Funding for substance abuse. Sponsored by: LOUCKS. AN ACT relating to alcohol; specifying that certain funds generated from alcohol shall be used for long-term substance abuse programs as specified; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0056 Temporary licensing-insurance producers. Sponsored by: LOUCKS. AN ACT relating to insurance; providing for temporary work authority certificates as specified; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0057 Collection of unpaid wages. Sponsored by: BYRD. AN ACT relating to the collection of unpaid wages; amending the definition of unpaid wages to not exclude the value of accrued vacation; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0058 Failure to attend school. Sponsored by: BYRD. AN ACT relating to mandatory attendance of school; modifying the reporting duties of attendance officers; eliminating the penalty for failure to comply with mandatory attendance requirements; eliminating truancy enforcement in complaints alleging a child in need of supervision; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0059 Authorized motor vehicle lights. Sponsored by: GREEAR. AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; providing that no person shall drive a vehicle with a flashing or alternating red or blue light as specified; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0060 Light trailer titles. Sponsored by: GREEAR. AN ACT relating to vehicle titling; removing titling requirements for specified trailers; and providing for an effective date. B H.B. No. 0061 Failure to extinguish or contain fire. Sponsored by: GREEAR. AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; providing that a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if he leaves the vicinity of a burning fire as specified; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0062 General procedures for licensure boards. Sponsored by: Management Audit Committee. AN ACT relating to professions and occupations; creating a general administrative act for licensure boards; establishing minimum meeting requirements; establishing internal controls and periodic audits; establishing uniform compensation; clarifying administrative support for licensure boards; refining the cost allocation calculation for services provided to licensure boards; delegating licensure authority to committee and staff; providing authority to contract and hire staff; amending provisions relating to deposit of monies collected; making conforming changes; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0063 Railroad rolling stock tax exemption. Sponsored by: KIRKBRIDE. AN ACT relating to taxation; repealing the sunset of the exemption on the imposition of state sales and use tax on the repair of rolling stock; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0064 Mining and mineral contracts-professional services. Sponsored by: BERGER. AN ACT relating to mining and mineral contracts; amending definition to include contracts for professional services; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0065 Sales and use tax-exemptions. Sponsored by: BERGER. AN ACT relating to sales and use tax; providing an exemption for telecommunications infrastructure as specified; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0066 Severance tax. Sponsored by: BARLOW. AN ACT relating to mine product taxes; revising the tax rate for surface coal and underground coal; providing that certain exemptions for coal and oil and gas shall not apply to a portion of the tax; repealing certain exemptions; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0067 School zone traffic control device. Sponsored by: FILER. AN ACT relating to school districts; requiring traffic control devices or signs in school zones as specified; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0068 State cookie. Sponsored by: FILER. AN ACT relating to state symbols; designating the state cookie as specified; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0069 Fuel tax natural gas. Sponsored by: LARSEN. AN ACT relating to fuel tax; specifying the amounts of liquefied and nonliquefied natural gas that are equivalent to gasoline and diesel fuel for taxation purposes; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0070 State parks peace officer-benefits. Sponsored by: Joint Judiciary Interim Committee. AN ACT relating to the Wyoming retirement system; providing for limited participation in the law enforcement plan by peace officers employed by the department of state parks and cultural resources as specified; providing for contributions; making an appropriation; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0071 Leasing of equipment. Sponsored by:

STUBSON. AN ACT relating to capital leasing by school districts; clarifying leasing authority by school districts; modifying school facility commission approval for the lease of equipment; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0072 Omnibus water bill-planning. Sponsored by: Select Water Committee. AN ACT relating to water development projects; authorizing specified Level I and Level II studies and providing appropriations; requiring reports; providing for reversion of uncontracted funds; providing funding for the University of Wyoming office of water programs; authorizing unobligated funds to be used to complete other designated project studies under certain conditions; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0073 State employment-persons with disabilities. Sponsored by: FILER. AN ACT relating to state employment; declaring it a state policy to support competitive employment in an integrated setting; requiring agencies to support competitive and integrated employment; providing definitions; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0074 Elections-ballot access. Sponsored by: KROEKER. AN ACT relating to elections; decreasing requirements for minor political party status; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0075 Motorcycles-passage through intersections. Sponsored by: KROEKER. AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; allowing motorcycles to stop and proceed through traffic control signals as specified; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0076 Property forfeitures and seizures. Sponsored by: KROEKER. AN ACT relating to forfeitures and seizures; removing forfeiture of property that is not used in a violation of the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act as specified; specifying the burden of proof for forfeiture of property; specifying the disposition of forfeited property; prohibiting law enforcement agencies from accepting property forfeited by other jurisdictions; requiring a report; repealing conflicting provisions; and providing for an effective date.

H.B. No. 0077 Student religious liberties. Sponsored by: KROEKER. AN ACT relating to education; providing for voluntary student expression of religious expression of religious viewpoints in public schools; specifying requirements for school districts; and providing for an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature H.B. No. 0078 Environmental protection agency actions. Sponsored by: MILLER. AN ACT relating to authority of the federal government; recognizing the constitutional limitations on rulemaking authority of federal agencies and specifically the environmental protection agency; providing legislative findings in relation to those limitations; specifying the policy of the state in regard to actions of the environmental protection agency; authorizing the attorney general to take actions; authorizing and prioritizing the use of federal natural resource policy account funds; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0079 Critical access hospital endowment challenge program. Sponsored by: HUNT. AN ACT relating to public health; extending the critical access/rural hospital endowment challenge program as specified; amending qualifications for receipt of funds; modifying reversion dates; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0080 Medicaid waiver-tribal health programs-2. Sponsored by: Select Committee On Tribal Relations. AN ACT relating to Medicaid; authorizing the department of health to investigate a demonstration waiver providing Medicaid coverage for persons of American Indian descent as specified; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0081 Education-early childhood programs-2. Sponsored by: Joint Education Interim Committee. AN ACT relating to early childhood education and development programs; providing for coordination of state early childhood education programs within the department

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Rx for Trafﬁc Pollution:

Cleaner Gasoline and Vehicles STAT Submitted by Patricia W. Finn, MD As pulmonary physicians, we see patients every day who struggle to breathe. Those experiences lead us to not only treat, but to advocate for our patients with lung disease. We also speak up for the millions of infants, children, teenagers and seniors who face threats from the air they breathe. That’s why we are so concerned about the health problems caused by air pollution – and why the organizations we represent, the American Lung Association and the American Thoracic Society, believe the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must move forward as quickly as possible with new standards to clean up smog-causing gasoline and motor vehicles. Ground level ozone, or smog, that blankets much of the United States during the summer is a powerful respiratory irritant. When inhaled, ozone damages the lung tissue much like the summer sun burns unprotected skin. Ozone air pollution poses health risks for all who are exposed, including infants, children teenagers, adults and seniors, and it is particularly harmful to the nearly 26 million living with asthma, nearly 13 million with COPD and the millions with other lung diseases. Just as importantly, even healthy adults who work or play outdoors are at risk. For those living near highways or other heavily used

roads, the problem may be worse. Growing research reports much higher levels of pollution there. Many people who live near roadways have lower incomes, and often are at higher risk of having lung diseases. Tragically, polluted air can shorten life. For hundreds of thousands of people, polluted air means coughing, wheezing, missed school and missed work, asthma attacks and heart attacks. Far too many end up in the emergency room or the hospital. These are the patients that physicians like us see daily in the hospital and in our practices. If we could simply write a prescription to clean up that pollution and help our patients, we’d give the White House and EPA one each that says: “Adopt Tier 3

STAT.” Tier 3 is the shortened name of new EPA standards to reduce the sulfur in gasoline and reduce emissions from new cars and SUVs. The White House is in the ﬁnal stages of reviewing these standards. Lower-sulfur gasoline would immediately make every car on the road run cleaner because sulfur poisons the performance of a car’s pollution control system. Less sulfur means less pollution, and by 2030, we’d have up to 15,000 fewer asthma attacks, more than 3 million fewer missed school and work days, and 2,500 fewer early deaths each year, as the American Lung Association estimated in a report last year. Unlike the cost of taking a child to the ER, the

cost to protect her health is pretty low. EPA says that the cleaner gasoline would cost less than one penny more per gallon. As with many treatments, timing is critical. EPA needs to adopt these standards by the end of February to make sure we get all the beneﬁts as soon as possible. If not, our patients and millions more remain exposed to yet another year of dangerous pollution. Remember, that can mean the loss of 2,500 lives. For the sake of our patients and all those who live where the air threatens their health, we urge President Obama to direct EPA to adopt ﬁnal standards by the end of this month so that we have cleaner, healthier air to breathe.

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Legislative Update... of education and accordingly granting authority and imposing responsibilities; providing resources to supplement local and private funds for the development and extension of early childhood education programs; establishing a grant program for high quality programs provided by school districts and nonprofit service providers; specifying conditions for resource assistance and grants; imposing reporting requirements; granting rulemaking authority; providing appropriations; and providing for effective dates. H.B. No. 0082 Alternative schools-2. Sponsored by: Joint Education Interim Committee. AN ACT relating to school finance; eliminating the moratorium imposed upon alternative schools included within a district’s configuration of schools under the block grant funding model, subject to specified conditions; addressing educational space for alternative schools as specified; granting rulemaking authority; and providing for effective dates. H.B. No. 0083 Insurance-coverage of inherited enzymatic disorders. Sponsored by: Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee. AN ACT relating to health insurance; providing for a premium tax credit for the costs of coverage under the inherited enzymatic disorder coverage requirement; providing authority to the insurance commissioner; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0084 Medicaid expansion-limited benefits. Sponsored by: Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee. AN ACT relating to Medicaid; creating the Medicaid fit program; authorizing expansion of the Medicaid program with limited benefits as specified; providing eligibility criteria for Medicaid clients as specified; providing an appropriation; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0085 State education accountability and assessment-2. Sponsored by: Select Committee on Statewide Education Accountability. AN ACT relating to education accountability; specifying implementation and development of education accountability addressing teacher and school leader evaluation; providing for phase I school accountability implementation and refinement; prescribing oversight and use of district assessment systems in state accountability; modifying state criteria for high school graduation; providing for continuation of select accountability and advisory committees; imposing reporting requirements; providing appropriations; and providing for effective dates. H.B. No. 0086 Rural health care districts-authority. Sponsored by: SOMMERS. AN ACT relating to special rural health care districts; specifying authority of rural health care districts to employ or contract with licensed health care providers and other persons; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0087 Marriage definition. Sponsored by: CONNOLLY. AN ACT relating to marriage; defining marriage as a contract between two natural persons; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0088 Post-dated checks. Sponsored by: THRONE. AN ACT relating to the Uniform Consumer Credit Code; authorizing extended payment plans to repay post-dated check obligations; providing for rescission of post-dated check and similar arrangements; providing for notification relating to payday check cashing laws; renumbering existing provision; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0089 Constituent allowance-large legislative districts. Sponsored by: LARSEN. AN ACT relating to the legislature; authorizing a mileage expense for legislative members in a large legislative district engaged in constituent activities as specified; providing an appropriation; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0090 Release of juveniles to responsible adult. Sponsored by: LARSEN. AN ACT relating to juveniles; specifying procedure for determining responsible adult to whom a juvenile may be released; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0091 Real estate loans-limitations. Sponsored by: STUBSON. AN ACT relating to banks and restricted transactions; repealing loan-to-value and duration restrictions on real estate loans by banks; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0092 Public schools-crisis management plans. Sponsored by: TEETERS. AN ACT relating to public schools; requiring districts to develop crisis management plans providing an organized response to school safety and security threats; imposing duties; authorizing additional positions; providing an appropriation; and providing for effective dates. H.B. No. 0093 Shipment of wine. Sponsored by: HUNT. AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages; repealing limitation on shipment of wine to households; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0094 Restoring constitutional governance act. Sponsored by: KROEKER. AN ACT relating to criminal law; prohibiting enforcement of federal law as specified; providing legislative declaration that Wyoming is not a battlefield; providing definitions; providing penalties; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0095 Diabetes care planning. Sponsored by: HARVEY. AN ACT relating to public health; directing the department of health to establish a diabetes prevention and treatment plan as specified; requiring reports; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0096 Professional assistance programs. Sponsored by: STUBSON. AN ACT relating to professional assistance programs; expanding the program to include treatment for mental and behavioral health issues; making corresponding amendment regarding access to records by licensing authorities; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0097 Education-state administration. Sponsored by: REEDER. AN ACT relating to education; modifying the process for adoption of content and performance standards by the state board; establishing an advisory council to the state board for adoption of the content and performance standards; prohibiting participation in the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium; prohibiting expenditure of federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds; establishing state education data security policies and protocols; imposing penalty; and providing for effective dates. H.B. No. 0098 State investment services. Sponsored by: PATTON. AN ACT relating to state investments; extending the time period for securing investment service to evaluate state investment policy and performance; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0099 Worker’s compensation for special education teachers. Sponsored by: NORTHRUP. AN ACT relating to worker’s compensation; including special education teachers in the extrahazardous occupations category; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0100 Investigative subpoenas. Sponsored by: ZWONITZ,DV. AN ACT relating to criminal procedure; providing for the issuance of investigative subpoenas for internet fraud; providing for confidentiality; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0101 Elections-vote centers and electronic pollbooks. Sponsored by: PAXTON. AN ACT relat-

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ing to elections; authorizing the use of electronic pollbooks; authorizing the use of vote centers; providing definitions; making conforming amendments; repealing certification of poll books by election judges; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0102 Sage grouse implementation team. Sponsored by: STUBSON. AN ACT relating to the administration of government; creating the sage grouse implementation team; providing for membership; specifying duties; and providing for an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming: Section 1.Â Â W.S. 9 19 101 is created to read: CHAPTER 19 SAGE GROUSE IMPLEMENTATION TEAM 9 19 101.Â Â Sage grouse implementation team created; H.B. No. 0103 Lifetime archery licenses. Sponsored by: PIIPARINEN. AN ACT relating to game and fish; providing for lifetime archery licenses; providing for fees; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0104 Education-consent to release student information. Sponsored by: ZWONITZ,DN. AN ACT relating to student information; modifying the consent for withdrawing from school under the age of eighteen (18) to include authorization to release certain student information to the national guard youth challenge program; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0105 Unmanned aerial surveillance. Sponsored by: LOUCKS. AN ACT relating to criminal procedure; requiring a warrant for unmanned aerial surveillance; providing for exceptions; prohibiting use of evidence obtained without required warrant; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0106 County fireworks bans. Sponsored by: MONIZ. AN ACT relating to counties; providing for regulation of the sale or use of fireworks pursuant to county commissioner resolution as specified; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0107 Forfeiture of property for criminal offenses. Sponsored by: GINGERY. AN ACT relating to criminal forfeiture; creating the Criminal Forfeiture Act; providing definitions; specifying the procedure for seizure and forfeiture of property; providing remedies; providing exceptions; conforming or repealing conflicting provisions; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0108 Validity of marriages. Sponsored by: GAY. AN ACT relating to marriage; providing that marriages other than of a male and female person contracted out of state shall not be given effect in Wyoming; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0109 Attorney general-elected official. Sponsored by: GAY. AN ACT relating to the attorney general; providing for the election of the attorney general; setting attorney general’s term at four years; providing for filling a vacancy in the position; repealing provision for interim appointment; providing for application of ethics and disclosure act to the office of the attorney general; amending certain provisions regarding actions taken by the attorney general pursuant to the direction of the governor; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0110 Superintendent of public instruction duties. Sponsored by: GAY. AN ACT relating to government administration; eliminating the position of a director of the department of education; amending and transferring specified duties to the state superintendent; requiring reporting; providing for transition; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0111 School safety and security. Sponsored by: EKLUND. AN ACT relating to school safety and security; allowing possession of firearms by school district employees on school property; providing rulemaking authority to school districts; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0112 Big and trophy game licenses. Sponsored by: JAGGI. AN ACT relating to game and fish; amending resident big and trophy game hunting license fees as specified; limiting nonresident allocation of specified licenses; changing allocation of special nonresident big game licenses; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0113 Government contracts-labor organizations. Sponsored by: REEDER. AN ACT relating to public works and contracts; prohibiting governmental units from requiring contractors to have agreements with organized labor on public works projects; prohibiting discrimination against contractors for having or not having agreements with organized labor; providing a definition; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0114 State board of education-members. Sponsored by: TEETERS. AN ACT relating to the state board of education; providing for the election of members and modifying the appointment of remaining members; providing conforming amendments; prescribing initial terms; and providing for effective dates. H.B. No. 0115 Determination of highway rightsof-way on federal lands. Sponsored by: TEETERS. AN ACT relating to highways; establishing the right of counties to determine highway rights-of-way on specified federal lands; providing definitions; requiring notice; providing for judicial review; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0116 Towing company regulation. Sponsored by: JAGGI. AN ACT relating to towing companies; authorizing the department of transportation to administer a rotation list for nonconsensual towing and vehicle recovery as specified; specifying rotation list minimum requirements; granting rulemaking authority; requiring fingerprinting for purposes of criminal background checks as specified; providing a penalty; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0117 School finance-school resource officers. Sponsored by: FREEMAN. AN ACT relating to school safety and security; establishing supplemental financial assistance available to school districts for school resource officers for the protection and safety of schools; prescribing prioritization criteria, specifying eligibility and providing for distribution; granting rulemaking authority for program administration; providing an appropriation; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0118 State miner’s hospital legislative oversight committee. Sponsored by: BAKER. AN ACT relating to state miner’s hospital; recreating the state miner’s hospital legislative oversight committee; repealing statutes authorizing a previously terminated oversight committee; providing an appropriation; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0119 Repeal gun free zones in schools. Sponsored by: JAGGI. AN ACT relating to crimes; removing restriction on the carrying of concealed weapons in primary, secondary and postsecondary schools as specified; providing for the carrying of concealed weapons by permit holders as specified; providing for compliance with federal law on primary and secondary school properties; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0120 Employee drug testing-vulnerable adults. Sponsored by: HARVEY. AN ACT relating to public employees; providing for random drug testing of state employees holding specified positions; providing for testing of new employees; specifying certain procedures and minimum requirements; authorizing policies; providing for

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disciplinary action; providing for self-reporting of controlled substance use; providing for confidentiality; requiring a report; providing an appropriation; and providing for effective dates. H.B. No. 0121 Admissibility of evidence in sex offense cases. Sponsored by: BURKHART. AN ACT relating to civil and criminal procedure; specifying circumstances under which evidence of a prior sexual assault offense may be admitted in criminal and civil cases involving sexual assault; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0122 Cigarette certification. Sponsored by: GREEAR. AN ACT relating to public health and safety; providing additional certification and enforcement duties to the department of revenue under the Wyoming Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity Act; amending a reporting requirement; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0123 Unified administrative code and data base. Sponsored by: Management Council. AN ACT relating to administrative procedure; providing for an administrative code and data base system as specified; specifying effective dates for rules; specifying duties; providing an appropriation; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0124 Education-content and performance standards. Sponsored by: TEETERS. AN ACT relating to education content and performance standards; modifying the process for revision of the content and performance standards; requiring legislative review of proposed revision prior to adoption; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0125 Local option tax-municipalities. Sponsored by: MILLER. AN ACT relating to taxation and revenue; authorizing a municipal sales and use tax as specified; providing procedures; amending related provisions; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0126 Restoration of rights after felony conviction. Sponsored by: ZWONITZ,DN. AN ACT relating to restoration of rights lost as a result of a felony conviction; modifying eligibility requirements for restoration of rights; providing that restoration of rights is ministerial as specified; amending authority of parole board; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0127 Disclosure of juvenile probation information. Sponsored by: HALVERSON. AN ACT relating to juvenile justice; providing for disclosure of information by juvenile probation officers to law enforcement; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0128 Juvenile courts-sanctions. Sponsored by: HALVERSON. AN ACT relating to juvenile justice; providing that conditions of release from Wyoming boys’ school and Wyoming girls’ school are imposed by the juvenile court; and providing for an effective date. H.B. No. 0129 Game and fish-lifetime license elimination. Sponsored by: BURKHART. AN ACT relating to game and fish; eliminating lifetime fishing, small game and game bird licenses; eliminating lifetime conservation stamps; providing for grandfathering of ownership of those licenses; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

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Wyoming Budget Debate Kicks Off at $4 Million in the Red Submitted by Gregory Nickerson - wyoﬁle.com he Wyoming legislature introduced its budget bill to both chambers of the Capitol, setting off ﬁve days of debate over the 2015-2016 budget. Of the roughly $8 billion in proposed spending, about $2 billion would go to K-12 schools, while $3.54 billion is proposed for the General Fund. As the debate over the budget begins, lawmakers have already put forward legislation to spend all of the $209 million available to them following Gov. Matt Mead’s November budget proposal. If both houses pass all of these bills, Wyoming would have a negative General Fund balance. The amount could be as much as minus-$4 million, but the number is subject to change according to votes taken throughout the session. Since Wyoming’s constitution requires a balanced budget, lawmakers will have to prioritize spending to get back in the black. This week’s budget debate will result in 70 to 90 amendments made to the budget bill, aiming to balance the budget bill by this Friday. Some of those amendments will cut spending, while others will try to add in items that were previously struck out of the budget bill. Next week the House and Senate will reconcile their amended versions in a conference committee. The resulting legislation will need approval from each chamber before heading to Gov. Mead’s desk at the end of the session. “It’s like one bank account and you have two or three people writing checks out of it,” said Sen. Drew Perkins (R-Casper) “At the end of the day you have to make sure it all balances.”

Overshooting projections

Here’s the brief story of how lawmakers got to that minus-$4 million figure: In December Gov. Mead released his General Fund budget proposal of $3.33 billion. He based it on projections that said the state would have $3.54 billion in General Fund revenues in 2015-2016. That left a little more than $209 million “on the table” for lawmakers to discuss spending or saving. The Joint Appropriations Committee then drafted a budget that legislators added to until it exceeded the projected revenue. The key point about the negative cash available is that it flows largely from the budget bill drafted by the Joint Appropriations Committee in January. In particular, the committee proposed transferring about $154 million out of the General Fund to other accounts. The proposed transfers included: • $70 million for the creation of a new School Foundation Reserve Account • $41 million transferred back to water development accounts that were drawn down in past sessions • $37.5 million for renovation of the State Capitol and the Herschler Building • $5 million for a permanent fund to support fish hatcheries • (These transfers are listed on page 109 of the budget bill) The Joint Appropriations Committee wants to put $70 million in the new School Foundation Reserve Account to hedge against the impending loss of Coal Lease Bonus revenue. During the last two years, auctions of federal coal parcels have resulted in no new leases. By 2018, state projections suggest Wyoming will receive no

Coal Lease Bonus money, which funds about 25 percent of Wyoming’s K-12 education system. “No one can deny what’s coming with coal lease bonus (revenue),” said Joint Appropriations co-chair Rep. Steve Harshman (RCasper). “Unless we can somehow export our coal to Asia … we’ve got to start planning for that. What’s the other option? Raise taxes?”

New spending bills

The second step to outspending the money Mead left on the table fell to the Legislature. As of last Friday morning, lawmakers had passed a number of bills through first reading that had significant appropriations attached. These appropriations total about $66 million in spending not profiled in the budget bill. The addition of this number to the JAC’s $154 million in transfers exceeds the $209 million in cash Mead left on the table. A partial list of the legislature’s spending bills include: • $31.4 million to cover shortfalls in the Fireman A pension account (House Bill 51) • $18.3 million to fund the legislature (Senate File 11) • $10 million for courthouse security (Senate File 14) • $6.5 million for state employee pension contributions (House Bill 46) • For text of the bills, see the 2014 bill index. Last Friday afternoon the Senate also introduced Senate File 97, which would appropriate $24.4 million from the General Fund to the Wyoming Business Council. The money would be used to expand the “Cody Labs,” an opiate drug manufacturing facility in Park County owned by Lannet Corporation. For more on that topic, read this article by the Casper Star-Tribune, or this article by the Cody Enterprise. In other action Friday afternoon the Senate voted to introduce Senate File 45, which would send $14 million in General Funds to the Game & Fish Department. The money would go to grizzly bear management, while also covering the cost of health insurance for Game & Fish Employees. Senate File 97 and Senate File 45 will not be added to the legislature’s tally of proposed expenditures until they pass Senate committee and first reading on the Senate Floor. Striking the balance Lawmakers will have a number of options for balancing the budget this week. They could reduce the transfers proposed by the JAC, or eliminate spending bills. They could also reduce one-time construction recommended by the JAC. The alternatives will be debated on Wednesday when the budget bill goes through second reading, and on the third and final reading Friday. “We are either going to take some back from savings, or sweep something somewhere, but no one is leaving here with the budget under water,” Rep. Harshman said. One option to help balance the budget would be to make more appropriations effective immediately. That would shift spending to money left over from the 2013-2014 biennium. However, such spending would eat into the $32 million the JAC wanted to transfer in to the “rainy day” account, properly known as the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account. Of the General Fund transfers proposed by the JAC, the $70 million for the School Foundation Re-

serve Account is likely to survive. Legislative leadership sees the fund as a vital way to keep school capital construction underway even with the suspected loss of Coal Lease Bonuses. JAC co-chair Sen. Eli Bebout (R-Riverton) noted that the School Facilities Commission currently has more than $1 billion in school projects approved for construction, with another $299 million proposed in this year’s budget. “The savings for schools is the last place I’d want to pull funds from,” Harshman said. Similarly, the $37.5 million for renovating the Capitol has a good chance of survival. The legislature started setting aside money for renovating the Capitol 10 years ago, and this year’s General Fund appropriation would help kickoff the $239 million project. That momentum, plus the fact that Senate president Tony Ross (R-Cheyenne) champions the project, makes it unlikely to be cut from the budget. Harshman said that the $41 million in transfers to water development accounts could be delayed. The legislature transferred the money to the General Fund in past sessions, and could put the repayment off for a future session. Looking at the bills with appropriations attached, Harshman expects signiﬁcant debate over the $31.4 million Fireman A pension bill, and the $10 million in court security funding. Similarly, the Game & Fish insurance bill for $14 million and the $24.4 million Cody labs appropriations could be adjusted or eliminated. JAC member Sen. Drew Perkins (R-Casper) told WyoFile that the legislature could also balance the budget bill by cutting spending on capitol construction projects. The JAC budget approved some $22 million in construction money for community colleges above the projects recommended by Gov. Mead. Yet another option for balancing the budget would be to take money from the “rainy day” account, which has a balance of $1.7 billion. However that is very unlikely to occur because the Republican majority in the legislature that wants to see the fund keep growing. “It could come out of rainy day account, but that would be a tragedy when you have $209 million on the table,” said Sen. Perkins. “When you have $209 million after the governor develops his budget and we are dipping into the rainy day account, something is wrong.” A secondary issue that may play a role in the budget debates is how much money to save for the supplemental budget session in 2015. Current proposals wouldn’t leave much for lawmakers to spend on unexpected needs that may arise. “I’d like to see us have some money to go forward to the (2015) supplemental budget session,” said Sen. Bebout. “I’d hate to have that be zero.”

“Step one is take a lot of money off the table by diverting it to savings accounts and coffee cans, and then when we look at the (fiscal profile), it looks like we don’t have any money to spend,” Rothfuss said. At present the legislature diverts about $150 million each year from the General Fund to the Permanent Mineral Trust Fund. Chapter 80 of the 2005 session law put that policy in place. It went into effect in fiscal year 2006. From Rothfuss’ point of view, the statutory diversion of severance tax to savings could be seen as an appropriation. The fact that the diversion is enshrined in state law makes savings a kind of institutionalized priority, and one that isn’t debated on a yearly basis. The actual debate on this year’s budget won’t turn on savings policy for the permanent fund or the “rainy day” account. “The real battle is between the governor’s recommendation and the JAC recommendation,” Rothfuss said. “There will be some noise outside of that range, but I expect the bulk of the discussion to be where to set the point within that range, and I’d expect that from both chambers.”

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February 21 - 28, 2014

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You Know You’ve Won When... By Glenn Woods

You Know You’ve Won When... ONE: When the opposition begins to throw out false statistics, you’ve won. Example One: 97% of climatologists agree that man is causing climate change. A February 2013 Forbs magazine article explored that number. Actually, if you ask climatologists you will find that they all agree that the climate is changing, as it has been for over four and a half billion years. Only about 35% of climatologists think that man has some influence on the weather, and only a percentage in the low single digits of climatologists believed that man was the main driver of climate change. That 35% number pops up again when we look at how many ordinary citizens believe that man is causing the climate to change. That number is down from 65%. This means that the man-made climate change believers are losing the argument worldwide. A confirmed seventeenyear pause in warming temperatures, no major hurricanes since Katrina (hurricane Sandy, which hit New York and New Jersey was only a category one), no rise in the number or intensity of tornadoes, or droughts, or floods leave the climate scare community struggling for something to scare us with. To win the argument of fake statistics, it is a good idea to be well informed and to be able to tell them where you got your information. On the subject of climate change I often

quote NASA and NOAA scientists. Their reaction will be to try to discredit those scientists. You can simply recite to them the number of climate predictions that have been made that never came true, and point out that the scientists that made those fake predictions are under investigation for fraud. If you want to have some fun on that one just look up “Climate Gate” through an internet news search. A simpler way to win the climate argument is to point out that the earth’s climate has been changing for billions of years before man arrived on the scene. Nothing new is happening. Example Two: We were told that ObamaCare was going to save the nation a trillion dollars over the next ten years. We were told that the program was going to create millions of jobs. We were told that it was going to make healthcare less expensive. We were told that you would be able to keep your insurance, if you liked it, and your doctor. Once again reality blows the argument apart as the opposite has now become true of everything that we were promised. You know you’ve won the argument when reality catches up to the fake numbers that the opposition has tossed your way. On the topic of ObamaCare, I like to point out the latest Congressional Budget Ofﬁce (CBO) reports. ObamaCare was sold to us on CBO numbers. The fact that the CBO is now tearing ObamaCare apart drives liberals crazy. Remember, real facts

and reality are power. TWO: When the opposition tries to shut you up rather than hear what you have to say, you know that you have won the argument. They have nothing left. Shutting you up is an act of desperation. Example One: “Climate change is settled science. The debate is over.” This is a lame attempt at shutting you up. Obviously, nothing has been settled and you are still debating with them. What they are trying to do is make you feel as if you are misinformed and alone in your argument. No one on Earth agrees with you. You should stop embarrassing yourself and shut up while you are ahead. It is actually your opponent who feels uninformed and alone in his opinion.

He is trying to turn those feeling on you and shut you up so that he does not need to admit that he has been beaten. Worst of all, he does not want to have to admit to himself that he has been beaten. Example Two: Attacking your character and attempting to shame you is the next tactic; calling you a racist, for example, when the issue of race does not even enter the equation. Opposing ObamaCare is racist apparently. It does not matter that the issue has nothing to do with the race of the president. This argument will be thrown out in an attempt to discredit you for this and all future arguments. When called a racist, the best response is to calmly ask your opponent for an example of what you said that was racist. When they

cannot provide you with an example then calmly and politely ask them to quit lying about you. Then, return to your original argument and continue the conversation. In the climate change debate you will be called a “Flat Earther,” The best response here is to simply, and calmly say, “Well, that was a mean thing to say. Why are you insulting me? I have not insulted you.” Then continue making your point. THREE: If they continue to change the subject you know that you have won the argument. Changing the subject will come in many different forms and will come at you fast. This also serves to confuse the issue so that everyone listening to the

debate will, hopefully, forget what the original argument was about. The counter you should use to changing the subject, and to the personal attack, is to simply remind the person that you are debating with, in a quiet and calm voice, that you would be happy to discuss the new issue that they’ve brought up in a separate debate. But, right now we are talking about (subject). Then bring them back to the point you were making. WOW you want to see the opposition get frustrated, this will do it. Remain calm. Use facts. Take the high road and don’t insult them. You are the adult in the room. Stick to the subject.

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There’s an Alternative to the Imperial Presidency Submitted by Lee H. Hamilton There’s an Alternative to the Imperial Presidency Submitted by Lee H. Hamilton In his State of the Union speech to Congress last month, President Obama drew widespread attention for pledging to use his executive authority to advance his priorities. He insisted he intends to act with or without Congress, and listed well over a dozen actions he plans to take by executive order. “Wherever and whenever I can take steps without legislation to expand opportunity for more American families,” he said, “that’s what I’m going to do.” Plenty of people were happy about this. The speech was applauded by pundits who have given up on Congress and believe the only way to move forward is by strengthening the presidency. Our political system, they say, is weighed down by too many interest groups, too many checks and balances, and too few avenues for circumventing a Congress that is both polarized and highly susceptible to the wishes of its donors. The present government is paralyzed, they believe. A stronger presidency would get Washington moving again. As you’d expect, others

are alarmed by this approach. The President, they say, is trampling on the constitutional separation of powers, grabbing powers for himself that were meant to be shared with Congress. They point out that the Constitution gives Congress a primary role in making policy. The problem with this debate is that it’s missing a key part of the equation. Yes, our system needs a strong presidency. But it also needs a strong Congress. We are best off as a nation when the two consult, interact, and work together as powerful branches. In truth, every president in recent memory has expanded the power of his ofﬁce and been accused of a power grab. They’ve had plenty of motivation to do so. The modern world demands quick, decisive action. Americans tend to support presidents who act forcefully. Congress is complex, convoluted, and hard to work with; it is far easier for an administration to act on its own. Even members of Congress often defer to the President, counting on him to address issues they don’t want to tackle or can’t agree upon. And presidents have wielded executive orders to great effect. Abraham Lin-

coln’s Emancipation Proclamation, FDR’s Works Progress Administration, John Kennedy’s Peace Corps, afﬁrmative action under Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan’s enshrining of cost-beneﬁt analysis as the key to regulatory review — all came about through executive orders. Yet there are limits to this approach, because in the end there is no substitute for legislation. Presidents cannot write a budget, raise the minimum wage, or reform entitlements by themselves. Because executive orders lack the permanence and force of law, they can be hard to imple-

ment and can be summarily cancelled by a later president. They are more subject to legal challenge than legislation. And most important, executive orders are a unilateral exercise of power and do not beneﬁt from a process of consensus-building and consultation with voices independent of the President’s. Consensus-building can’t happen in a vacuum, however. Without a strong Congress able to ﬁnd its way effectively through the thickets of lawmaking, this President and his successors will surely continue to address the nation’s challenges on their own. The question is, how far down that road can we go before

Congress becomes irrelevant, with too much power — and too much potential for the abuse of power — in presidential hands? Like our founding fathers, we should be skeptical of the concentration of power. Politico recently detailed a spate of executive orders planned by this administration, which would affect everything from how power plants operate to how we commute to how the environment will be regulated. Taken together, they will “push deeply into everyday life” for Americans, the article noted. Whether a president oversteps his authority with these and other executive orders is inevitably col-

ored by whether you agree with the proposed order. But my point is different. It is that the march toward presidential unilateralism, whether the president is a Democrat or a Republican, dangerously undercuts our constitutional system. Before we give up on the separation of powers, let’s try strengthening Congress. This may not be the easy route, but if we don’t take it, representative democracy itself is in doubt. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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February 21 - 28, 2014

Campbell County Observer

Explaining the Basics to Our Legislators By Nicholas DeLaat

ere are two new bills introduced in the budget session by Representatives Byrd (D-Laramie) and Zwonitzer (R-Laramie)

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A joint resolution requesting Congress to support Taiwan’s participation in appropriate international organizations and to resume free trade talks with Taiwan.

H.J. No. 0002, Support of Azerbaijan Sponsored by: ZWONITZ,DN

A joint resolution recognizing the importance of strategic partnership between the United States of America and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

After reading these two bills, along with many others that have been introduced by these two Wyoming Representatives, I believe it is time to bring these two elected ofﬁcials back to school on how the American Government system is supposed to work. Remember, these two State Reps have introduced other ridiculous bills, like de-criminalizing marijuana, extremely raising the state minimum wage, and more. Obviously neither of these Representatives know how different levels of government are supposed to function and what powers they are supposed to hold, so here is their lesson: Ok boys, here it goes. First of all, this is a budget session. This thirty-day session is supposed to

speciﬁcally be for the State budget. This means taxes (never lowering thank you), income, and spending by our state government. What in any logical way does supporting Taiwan and Azerbaijan have to do with the State Budget? I am willing to bet that neither of you have an answer. The Federal Government’s job is to handle International affairs. As a matter of fact, our U.S. Constitution speciﬁcally talks about the President’s role overall, the Senate’s roll in treaties, and Congress’s roll to wage war. (Reading this document including the amendments is tonight’s homework for both of you.) Now look at the 10th amendment, which states, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor pro-

hibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” Question for you two: Are international affairs powers delegated to the states? If you can’t answer that, please read said amendment again. I do understand that it is not their fault. Rep. Byrd has been re-elected twice, and Rep. Zwanitzer has been re-elected four times. Both of them have a track

make their voices heard in defense of their children, the people of Wyoming have reclaimed their constitutional heritage”, said Emmett McGroarty, Director of Education at the American Principles Project. “They have reinvigorated the American idea of government by and for the people.” Emmett and APP have been working with states like Wyoming at the grassroots level for this exact reason.

voting constituents, and unfortunately can’t vote you both out of office, you do still represent the entire population of the people of Wyoming through your votes on the floor and bills introduced. Please, I beg of you, do your homework. Wyoming supporting Taiwan and Azerbaijan? Get serious. We have more important things to fix in this state.

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- At 2:20 p.m. to the 1100 block of S. Gurley Ave. for an EMS assist. February 14, 2014 - At 1:47 a.m. to the 1100 block of Clarion Dr. for an EMS assist. - At 9:34 a.m. to W. Warlow Dr. for an EMS assist. - At 10:33 a.m. to 4th and Gillette Ave. for a small trash can on fire, the fire was started by a discarded cigarette. - At 4:40 p.m. to E. Warlow Dr. for an EMS assist. - At 5:25 p.m. to E. 7th St. for an EMS assist. - At 7:15 p.m. to 1418 Beaver Dr. for an automatic fire alarm, upon arrival it was determined that the alarm was set off by burnt food. All units were cancelled. - At 9:18 p.m. to Interstate 90 near mile marker 125 for a two vehicle accident with injuries.

arrival it was determined to have been caused by the power outage. - At 9:56 p.m. to 1926 Harvest Moon for an automatic fire alarm, upon arrival it was determined to have been caused by the power outage. February 17, 2014 - At 8:07 a.m. to Beaver Drive for an EMS assist. February 18, 2014 - At 2:40 p.m. to Wolff Road for an EMS assist. - At 6:19 p.m. to 1910 Emerson Ave. for an automatic fire alarm, firefighters were cancelled en-route. The alarm activation was caused by burnt food. - At 9:55 p.m. to the 2200 block of Cheryl Ave. for an EMS assist.

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A Welcome Gun Rights Victory in California

Dear Editor, At long last, the usually buffoonish 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to uphold the Constitution. Until now the constitutional right to bear arms has too often been barred to all but law enforcement and gangsters. No longer will law-abiding citizens have to prove a speciﬁc threat to ruling-class bureaucrats to enjoy the right to self-defense that never should have been infringed. Most likely the gun-phobic will appeal to the Supreme Court, but after the heroic Heller decision, they are likely to fail there as well. Historically, nothing drives down crime rates as much as abolishing gun restrictions — so now all Californians can look forward to lower crime rates in spite of their governor’s early criminal-release program. BOBBY FLORENTZ

Government Gums Up U.S. Engines

Dear Editor, Congress and the Environmental Protection Agency, in their great wisdom, require that ethanol be added to every gallon of gas we buy. We have heard that the mixture is bad for car engines, particularly if the engines were built before 2000, as the ethanol retains moisture, which corrodes and causes rust in our engines. I just discovered that the ethanol also badly gums up engines that sit idle for more than 30 days. My snowblower, generator and chain saw all are gummed up and have to have their carburetors cleaned. Even if you run the engines until their fuel tanks are empty, apparently there is still enough left to foul the carburetors. Adding fuel stabilizers doesn’t always help. Hats off to our government for gumming up the works again. They really don’t know what they are doing. CHRISTOPHER S. MOODY

GOP Must End Obama’s Unconstitutionality

Dear Editor, Republican members of Congress and others have commented for months that specific Obama executive orders are unconstitutional, and that the president has failed to uphold his oath to enforce all enacted laws, including Obamacare. I’m sure many conservatives are baffled as to why none of these individuals has offered up a plan of action to challenge this abuse of power, or at least an explanation for the obstacles to possible action. Perhaps the judiciary and other lawyers could provide the necessary information to Republicans that will lead to corrective action from the GOP and put an end to President Obama’s “I am president, so I can do whatever I want” attitude. This should be a nonpartisan fix and ought to apply to Mr. Obama and all future presidents. Our Constitution should be respected — especially by the president, who is elected to serve all of our citizens. MARVIN L. HOOVIS

Subsidizing Magpul May Not Be Best Use of Our Money

Dear Editor, I am asking Gov. Matt Mead to defer final approval of the Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board $13 million grant for Magpul Industries to obtain more public comment. We show what we are as a community by the decisions we make. I’m not against gun ownership and have a rifle myself. I support LEADS’ effort to find jobs for people in Laramie County. But the types of jobs are important as well. Magpul has a legal right to build wherever it wants, but why are we subsidizing them? The $13 million could be used for better projects than recruiting an industry that makes high-capacity gun magazines n the main purpose of which, in my opinion, is to harm other people. The $13 million could better be used to do something positive n such as recruiting someone to build a grocery store downtown, or getting a business to come in and fix “the hole” downtown, or expanding Medicaid to cover uninsured citizens, or spearheading an effort to build a recreation center or a pool on the east side of town. Something is out of whack in our priorities. We have to ask ourselves: Is this the

image we want? Do most residents really support using our taxes for gun manufacturing? I realize many people may not agree with me, but in good conscience I feel that I have to speak my mind. From Ed Heffern

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On Next Ballot, Vote No on Everything

Dear Editor,

Voters of Campbell County are faced with a rare opportunity to see their votes actually make a difference. If you, as a concerned voting citizen, would like to be part of a real change in government, you will have the chance in this next election. Here’s how, go to the voting booth and vote no to any more taxes, property or otherwise, then vote no on the optional tax before our elected officials figure out a way to make it permanent without our consent. Then vote out anyone that has already served a term, no more second terms until you prove you can get positive results in one term. Our local government doesn’t seem to listen to their employers anymore, nor their employees as there is a track record of firings after one of them publically speak up. They say one thing and then do another, so it’s up to us, as voters, to crack the whip on runaway government. Vote no across the board and send a very powerful message, “We really are mad and we’re going to do something about it. You folks work for us and you’ll learn to live within a budget just like the majority of us have to.” Now is the time for all good voters to come to the aid of their county. JAMES C. HAWKEY

Ashamed of Our Congressional Delegation

Dear Editor, I am ashamed of Republicans. Rep. Cynthia Lummis voted for the recent Farm Bill. She has a net worth between $7,252,000 and $30,000,584, according to her own disclosures. She received $14,289 in farm subsidies. The Farm Bill cut billions in food stamps for people who really need it. It is shameful what Republican congressmen are doing to low- and medium-income people when they say they care about Americans and “know what they want.” Clearly, that isn’t true. If you look at the list of millionaire congressmen, you will see that they collectively have taken an unbelievable amount of subsidies under the Farm Bill. The law also says that they don’t have to disclose the subsidies. What a crock. Google “Cynthia Lummis personal gain from farm bill.” The record shows Sens. Mike Enzi and John Barrasso voted against the recent Equal Pay Bill. That would have required equal pay for women and men for doing the job. Wyoming is at the bottom of the list on equal pay when we claim to be the “Equality State.” I wish people were paying attention to the Republican votes. I used to be a Republican and still stand by some of the “old” policy but I can’t go along with this “new wave” of current Republicans. Don’t get mad at those people we elected – we put them there. Let’s ﬁgure out a way to elect people who really care about Americans rather than just giving us lip service. GEORGE SIMONTON, Cody

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Dear Editor,

As a young person deeply concerned about climate change, I am very proud of Gov. Jay Inslee and the Washington State Department of Ecology for taking a stand and requiring a broad environmental impact statement for the Longview coal export terminal proposal [“Proposed coal terminal near Longview faces broad review,” Local News, Feb. 13]. It’s a true testament to their leadership and respect for our state’s residents and values that they would listen to the thousands of residents who came out at public hearings and submitted 124,000 comments last fall to oppose the transport of dirty, toxic coal through our state. I thank and support Inslee and the Department of Ecology in responding to a project of this magnitude by evaluating the cumulative effects it will have on our climate, and I hope they continue to do their job to represent and protect the people of Washington against these proposals. Heidi Hunt, Seattle

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Wyoming High School Boys Basketball Standings

4A East: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record) Gillette 7-0, 17-3 Cheyenne East 5-1, 16-3 Sheridan 5-2, 15-4 Cheyenne South 2-5, 6-14 Cheyenne Central 1-5, 4-12 Laramie 0-7, 3-17

4A West: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record) Kelly Walsh 6-1, 14-3 Natrona 5-2, 8-11 Rock Springs 3-3, 10-9 Riverton 3-3, 10-9 Evanston 3-4, 8-12 Green River 0-7, 0-19

3A East: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record) Wheatland 10-1, 15-4 Buffalo 9-2, 13-6 Rawlins 8-3, 14-5 Douglas 7-4, 12-6 Glenrock 5-6, 10-8 Worland 4-7, 6-12 Newcastle 1-10, 2-17 Torrington 0-11, 0-19

3A West: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record)

2A Northwest: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall record)

Cody 10-1, 17-2 Lander 10-1, 16-3 Powell 9-2, 13-5 Star Valley 6-5, 9-9 Lyman 4-7, 6-13 Jackson 3-8, 7-12 Mountain View 2-9, 7-12 Pinedale 0-11, 0-19

Greybull 8-0, 18-3 Rocky Mountain 5-2, 14-7 Lovell 3-3, 8-12 Thermopolis 1-5, 8-12 Riverside 0-7, 2-19

1A Northwest:

2A Southwest: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record) Big Piney 6-1, 18-3 Wyoming Indian 5-1, 20-1 Wind River 3-4, 8-14 Kemmerer 3-4, 6-13 Shoshoni 0-7, 8-12

2A Northeast: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record) Big Horn 6-1, 12-9 Moorcroft 6-2, 15-5 Sundance 3-3, 9-10 Tongue River 3-4, 6-14 Wright 0-8, 1-21

Kaycee 8-1, 13-7 Midwest 6-1, 10-7 Upton 6-2, 13-7 Arvada-Clearmont 3-6, 4-8 Hulett 2-7, 4-12 Normative Services 0-8, 0-16

Lusk 8-0, 18-2 Burns 4-3, 13-7 Pine Bluffs 3-3, 11-9 Saratoga 2-6, 11-11 Southeast 1-6, 6-13

Burlington 7-0, 20-1 Dubois 4-3, 10-9 St. Stephens 3-5, 5-12 Meeteetse 2-5, 9-9 Ten Sleep 2-5, 5-15

1A Southwest: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record)

1A Northeast: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record)

2A Southeast: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record)

1A Southeast:

Guernsey-Sunrise 16-3 Rock River 6-11 Glendo 5-9 Lingle-Ft. Laramie 4-15

Cokeville 6-1, 12-6 Little Snake River 5-1, 14-6 Encampment 4-3, 15-5 Farson-Eden 1-6, 5-15 H.E.M. 1-6, 3-18

Wyoming High School Girls Basketball Standings

4A East: (Conference Standings listed ﬁrst, then Overall Standings) Sheridan 7-0, 18-1 Gillette 6-1, 14-6 Cheyenne East 4-2, 16-3 Cheyenne Central 1-5, 9-10 Cheyenne South 1-6, 5-15 Laramie 1-6, 8-12

4A West: (Conference Standings listed ﬁrst, then Overall Standings) Natrona 7-0, 15-4 Kelly Walsh 4-3, 6-10 Riverton 3-3, 9-10 Rock Springs 3-3, 8-11 Evanston 3-4, 10-10 Green River 0-7, 5-15

3A East: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record) Douglas 9-2, 17-2 Torrington 9-2, 15-4 Worland 7-4, 11-7 Rawlins 7-4, 13-6 Buffalo 5-6, 9-10 Newcastle 5-6, 10-9 Wheatland 2-9, 8-11 Glenrock 0-11, 4-14

3A West: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record)

2A Northwest: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record)

Powell 9-2, 13-5 Cody 8-3, 9-10 Star Valley 7-4, 9-9 Mountain View 7-4, 12-7 Lyman 5-6, 11-8 Lander 5-6, 7-12 Jackson 2-9, 2-17 Pinedale 1-10, 3-16

Lovell 6-0, 17-3 Rocky Mountain 4-3, 7-14 Greybull 4-4, 9-11 Thermopolis 3-3, 9-11 Riverside 0-7, 0-21

2A Southwest: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record) Kemmerer 6-1, 15-5 Wyoming Indian 4-2, 13-7 Wind River 4-3, 15-7 Shoshoni 3-4, 10-10 Big Piney 0-7, 6-15

2A Northeast: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record) Tongue River 7-0, 18-2 Sundance 5-1, 15-4 Big Horn 3-4, 10-11 Wright 3-5, 6-15 Moorcroft 0-8, 1-19

1A Northeast: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record) Upton 7-0, 18-2 Kaycee 5-2, 9-10 Arvada-Clearmont 3-4, 6-6 Hulett 2-5, 8-8 Midwest 1-5, 6-10

2A Southeast: (Conference Record listen ﬁrst, then Overall Record) Southeast 7-0, 15-4 Pine Bluffs 5-1, 13-7 Burns 4-3, 15-6 Lusk 2-6, 10-10 Saratoga 0-8, 6-16

Pronghorn Basketball Briefs Women:

• Pronghorns 64 Western Wyoming Community College 67 • Pronghorns 49 Dawson Community College 81

Men:

• Pronghorns (14) 87 Western Wyoming Community College 79 • Pronghorns (14) 96 Dawson Community College 80

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1A Southeast:

Lingle-Ft. Laramie 17-2 Rock River 12-5 Guernsey-Sunrise 1-18 Glendo 0-12

1A Northwest: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record) Burlington 7-0, 16-5 St. Stephens 5-3, 10-9 Meeteetse 3-4, 8-10 Ten Sleep 3-4, 6-11 Dubois 0-7, 0-19

1A Southwest: (Conference Record listed ﬁrst, then Overall Record)

Little Snake River 6-0, 17-3 Cokeville 5-2, 15-4 Encampment 3-4, 9-11 H.E.M. 2-5, 8-13 Farson-Eden 1-6, 6-10 (no score reported from 2/14 at Arapahoe Charter)

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Indoor Track: Simplot Games 2014 What’s Going On t’s one of the biggest regional indoor track and ﬁeld meets of the year, and Wyoming fared

well. At the Simplot Games in Pocatello, Idaho, Ricky Faure of Rock Springs placed first in the 1600 meter run with a time of 4 minutes 10.22 seconds, with his teammate Krey Ramsey about 15 seconds behind him in 7th place, Chris Henry of Laramie placed 8th, and Cody Peck of Star Valley in 14th. Also finishing first was Garrett Lynch of Cody in the boys shot put, with a throw of 58 feet 11 inches,

which was more than 1 foot ahead of his next closest competitor. Kelly Walsh and Natrona’s boys 4×400 relay team placed 5th and 6th receptively. Hunter Davila of Kelly Walsh ﬁnished 4th in the boys 3200 meter run, with Jonah Henry of Laramie 1 second behind in 5th. Natrona boys were also 7th, in the 4×200 meter relay, and Gillette placed 8th. Josh Hartford of Green River took 6th in the boys 800 meter run, while Calum Kepler of Kelly Walsh was 7th. Joey Czellecz of Kelly Walsh was 4th in the 60 meter hurdles. KW boys were 2nd in the 4×800 relay ﬁnals. Dalton Wag-

ner of Gillette placed 3rd in the high jump, and Robert Creager of Natrona 5th. Walker Newell of GIllette finished 5th in the pole vault. On the girls side of things, Sadie Wassum of Worland took 5th in the 800 meter run. Cody girls finished 4th in the 1600 medley, Ann Wingeleth of Lyman (running with Central City, UT), placed 2nd in the high jump with a height of 5 feet 6 inches (actually in a 4-way tie for first, but got second due to tie-breakers). The Lady Eagle junior was also 3rd in the long jump, covering 18 feet 10.25 inches.

GC Track Team Update Submitted by Chris Kozlowski On Saturday, February 15, the GC track team had their most successful day ever on the track at the Black Hills State Rock and Jock Open. The meet saw the Pronghorns set three new school records: Cody Jolovich in the 400m, Reanna Jereb in the 3000m, and the women’s

4x400m relay. We also had four event wins for the day: Reanna Jereb in the 3000m, Alejandro Garcia in the 3000m, Kyle Dietsche in the 800m, and Makala Diggs in the 800m. In addition to that, the Pronghorn runners had eight out of 16 athletes

run Indoor Track National qualifying times. Those athletes were: Makala Diggs, Amanda Hutchinson, and Myrissa Clark in the 800m, Brielle Davis in the mile, Reanna Jereb in the 3000m, and Alejandro Garcia, Matt Jackson, and Mike Nelson in the 3000m.

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Friday, February 21, 2014

-Camel Basketball (SO/ JV/V) at home vs. Cheyenne East 4 p.m. / 5:45 p.m. / 7:30 p.m. -Lady Camel Basketball (SO/JV/V) at Cheyenne East 4 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. / 7 p.m. -Camel Swimming (SO/ JV/V) at home vs. Cheyenne East 4 p.m. / 5:45 p.m. / 7:30 p.m. -Camels Wrestling (JV//V) at Regionals in Sheridan, WY -Gillette WILD Hockey at Yellowstone 7:30 p.m. -Panther JV/V Basketball at home vs. Lusk 4:30 p.m. / 6 p.m. -Lady Panther JV/V Basketball at home vs. Lusk 4:30 p.m. / 7 p.m. -Panther Developmental Basketball at home vs. Lusk 3 p.m. -Lady Panther Developmental Basketball at home vs. Lusk 3 p.m. -Panthers Wrestling at Lusk for Regional Tournament TBA -Pronghorn Men’s Basketball at home vs. Casper College 7:30 p.m. -Pronghorn Women’s Basketball at home vs. Casper College 5:30 p.m. -Pronghorn Cross Country at Indoor Regionals in Storm Lake, IA

Saturday, February 22, 2014

-Camel Basketball (SO/ JV/V) at home vs. Cheyenne Central 10 a.m. / 11:45 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. -Lady Camel Basketball (SO/JV/V) at Cheyenne Central 10 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 1 p.m. -Camel Swimming (SO/ JV/V) at home vs. Cheyenne Central 10 a.m. / 11:45 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. -Camels Wrestling (JV//V) at Regionals in Sheridan, WY -Eagles 9th A Basketball at Natrona for Conference Finals TBA -Lady Eagles 9th Basketball at Natrona for Conference Tourney TBA -Panthers Jr. High Basketball at Moorcroft for 7th and 8th Quad 9 a.m. -Panthers Wrestling at Lusk for Regional Tournament TBA -Pronghorn Men’s Basketball at Little Big Horn College at Crow Agency, MT 5 p.m. -Pronghorn Women’s Basketball at Little Big Horn College at Crow Agency, MT 3 p.m. -Pronghorn Cross Country at Indoor Regionals in Storm Lake, IA -Warriors 9th Basketball at Casper for Conference Tourney TBA -Lady Warriors 9th Basketball at Casper for Conference Tourney TBA -Warrior 7th /8th B Basketball at Moorcroft for 7th and 8th Quad 9 a.m. / 12 p.m.

Monday, February 24, 2014

-Warrior 7th /8th B Basketball at Newcastle 4

p.m. / 5 p.m.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

-Camel Basketball (SO/ JV) at home vs. Sheridan 4 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. -Lady Camel Basketball (SO/JV) at Sheridan 4 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. -Camel Swimming (SO/ JV) at home vs. Sheridan 4 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. -Panthers Jr. High Basketball at home vs. Moorcroft 4 p.m. / 5 p.m. -Warrior 7th /8th A Basketball at home vs. Buffalo 4 p.m. / 5:15 p.m.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

-Gillette WILD Hockey at home vs. Helena 7 p.m. -Panther JV/V Basketball at Cheyenne for Regionals TBA -Lady Panther JV/V Basketball at Cheyenne for Regionals TBA -Panthers Wrestling at Casper for State Tournament 9 a.m. -Warrior 7th /8th A Basketball at Rapid City St. Thomas More 4 p.m. / 5:15 p.m.

Friday, February 28, 2014

-Camel Basketball (V) at home vs. Sheridan 7:30 p.m. -Lady Camel Basketball (V) at home vs. Sheridan 5:30 p.m. -Camel Swimming (V) at home vs. Sheridan 7:30 p.m. -Camels Wrestling (JV//V) at State in Casper -Gillette WILD Hockey at home vs. Helena 7:30 p.m. -Panther JV/V Basketball at Cheyenne for Regionals TBA -Lady Panther JV/V Basketball at Cheyenne for Regionals TBA -Panthers Wrestling at Casper for State Tournament 9 a.m.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

-Camel Basketball (SO/ JV) at home vs. Kelly Walsh 11 a.m. / 12:45 p.m. -Lady Camel Basketball (SO/JV) at Kelly Walsh in Casper 11 a.m. / 12:45 p.m. -Camel Swimming (SO/ JV) at Kelly Walsh in Casper 11 a.m. / 12:45 p.m. -Camels Wrestling (JV//V) at State in Casper -Panther JV/V Basketball at Cheyenne for Regionals TBA -Lady Panther JV/V Basketball at Cheyenne for Regionals TBA -Panthers Wrestling at Casper for State Tournament 9 a.m. -Pronghorn Women’s Basketball at North Site for Region IX Tourney -Warrior 7th /8th A Basketball at home vs. Sheridan 9 a.m. / 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

-Pronghorn Men’s Basketball at South Site for Region IX Tourney

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Ofﬁce and Retail space for rent Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100

When and where was the sport of Bobsleigh (Bobsledding) invented?

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Switzerland in the late 1860’s

The sport of bobsleigh didn’t begin until the late 19th century when the Swiss attached two skeleton sleds together and added a steering mechanism to make a toboggan. A chassis was added to give protection to wealthy tourists and the world’s first bobsleigh club was founded in St Moritz, Switzerland in 1897. In 1924, a four-man race took place at the first ever Olympic Winter Games in Chamonix. A twoman event was added at the 1932 Lake Placid Games in a format that has remained to the present. The first women’s bobsleigh event - the twowoman bobsled - was held in 2002.

Weekly Trivia Answer

What was the ﬁrst Interstate Highway built in the U. S. ?

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Produce for Sale Fresh local “Free Range” eggs. All natural, no animal by-products. No antibiotics. $3/Doz. 257-9049

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

Interstate 70

Interstate 70 (I-70) is an Interstate Highway in the United States that runs from a park and ride near Baltimore, Maryland to Interstate 15 near Cove Fort, Utah. It was the ﬁrst Interstate Highway project in the United States. I-70 approximately traces the path of U.S. Route 40 (and also the old National Road) east of the Rocky Mountains. West of the Rockies, the route of I-70 was derived from multiple sources. I-70 is the ﬁfth longest Interstate Highway, after I-90, I-80, I-40, and I-10. The construction of I-70 in Colorado and Utah is considered an engineering marvel as the route passes through the Eisenhower Tunnel, Glenwood Canyon, and the San Rafael Swell. The Eisenhower Tunnel is the highest point along the Interstate Highway system with an elevation of 11,158 ft (3,401 m).

Used Engine. FI 1600cc 1975 VW. Complete w/generator. 68K mi., New Heater Boxes $1,000.00. Call Jim at 307-257-3277

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Guns for Sale Wyoming Mountaineers now offers easy payment plans on any in stock firearm. Your debit card is your line of credit. Purchase any firearm that is in stock making 4 payments weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Processing fee and payment plan fee apply. Call Wyoming Mountaineers for more details. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 299-2084 and mention this ad. Get a piece of history. Mosin Nagant Russian M91/30 Surplus Rifle. Very good to Excellent condition 7.62X54 Caliber. These are a very accurate rifle shooting 4” groups at 1000 yards. Open sights are adjustable to yardage with a push of a button. Great gun for hunting deer or elk very cheap ammo available for target practice. Comes with military issue sling, sling pouches, bayonet, and cleaning tools. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad. 1903 Springfield. 30o6 Cal. U.S. Military. $700 obo. Call (307) 682-7864 A friend of mine called the other day and tells me he has 2 friends that are looking for some AR-15’s do I have any? I told him yes I do, They are M4 style scope ready models and priced at $695.00. Great, he says, They will be right over. They never showed up so a few days later I asked him if his friends were still interested. He told me nope, they bought them online for $1500.00. So, here they come with UPS, I still made my $15.00 for the transfer but while they were there they looked at the rifles I had in stock and discovered they were the same models they ordered with the same features and they could have bought 2 from me for the same price they paid for one they ordered. Don’t let this happen to you, Any gun, Any models, Any features can be ordered or built for a lower cost. Call for a free quote. Call Wyoming Mountaineers (307)299-2084 to get yours today. Before you buy, make a call to get a quote. We can order any gun you are looking at and just may be able to save you a ton of money. Call for a free quote. $15.00 FFL Transfer Fee on all internet purchases. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 299-2084 and mention this ad. Gunsmithing Special of the week. Electrolysis Barrel Cleaning. Increase the accuracy of your firearm, get ready for hunting season or a summer of shooting fun. Most cleanings complete overnight and your gun is ready the next day. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad. With the current controversy of gun control you can expect changes. One of these changes will be permanently attached low capacity magazines. Make your current guns compliant to this regulation. Call for quotes on all your gunsmithing needs. Call Wyoming Mountaineers (307)299-2084 to get yours today. Chinese Type 53 Carbines 7.62X54R. These guns have been fully restored and are excellent shooters. They are a shorter model of the Mossin Naugant making them easy to carry through the brush and trees. Large caliber with plenty of take down power for the largest and most dangerous game. Ammo is still available and still very reasonably priced. This gun comes with a fold down bayonet permanently attached. Adjustable sights on an elevation ramp rear sight makes this package very versatile. permanently attached floor plate magazine holds 5 rounds with one additional one in the chamber. Call Wyoming Mountaineers (307)299-2084 to get yours today.

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

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‘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.

1-5 bedroom units available for rent. Please contact Real Estate Systems of Gillette Inc at 307-682-0964 for all the updated details.

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

Wanted to Buy I Buy Militaria. Swords, uniforms, bayonets, medals, guns/parts, ﬁeld gear. 6827864 Wanted: Old Batteries. Call 307-670-1675. D4-30-8P WILL PAY CASH FOR CAMPERS. Call Scott (307) 680-0854.

Homes for Sale 2010 Fairmont 16x80 mobile Home. 3 bed-2 bath. Central Air, 10x10 deck, 500gl propane tank, and all utilities. Excellent condition. $30,000 OBO. Please call after 5pm. 605-209-7584. 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

February 21 - 28, 2014

Executive Director Position

2 Bedroom apartment $650 per month, $650 security, $650 last months. Above Gillette Cheese House. No pets, no smoking, laundry facilities available 685-6449 Criminal background check and renters insurance Required Immaculate 1-2 bedroom apartments, fresh paint, and new ﬂooring. (no pets). Call for move-in special starting at $595 307-686-6488 Apartment for Rent in WindRidge Appts. Water/Trash/ Washer/Dryer. Air and Heat. 3bs/2bth. Must qualify for low income housing. $740.00/ mo. Call 307-685-8066 Foothills View Apartments Hot Move In Special! Cool, Clean, Quiet Apartments. A/C, 2 Bdrm. $695 1Bdrm. $595. Showing anytime Call 307-686-6488 C3-28-2v Apartments for rent. Foothills View Apartments. Clean and Quiet. One and Two bedroom units starting at $595.00. Call for showing andmove in special 307-6866488 (c3-42-3v) 2 bedroom apartment $675 per month, $675 security, $675 last months rent. Above Gillette Cheese House no pets, no smoking laundry \ facilities available 685-6449 Criminal Background check and renters insurance required. Spacious & new, 1, 2, &3 bdrm affordable apartments available now! Call 6858066. Washer and dryer in every unit. Private sunny patio or balcony. Special move-in rate, 1 bdrm: $694, 2 bdrm: $777, 3 bdrm: $888. Move in now and deduct $ 200 off ﬁrst month while special lasts. Call Konnie or Celeste at Highland Properties 685-8066.

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.

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Part Time. Newspaper Subscription Sales. Pays $5.00 for every 6-month subscription sold and $10.00 for every year subscription sold. Perfect for supplemental income. Extra bonuses for every 100 subscriptions sold. Apply in person at the Campbell county Observer ofﬁce at 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 (Behind Subway) in Gillette.

Part time Help Wanted

Newspaper Delivery Route 7-days per week. 3am-6am. Gillette Area. Must have own vehicle and vehicle insurance. Pays 23 cents per paper. Good average income per month plus tips. Great supplemental income. Must be able to do route EVERY DAY. Must be reliable. Apply in person at the Campbell county Observer ofﬁce at 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 (Behind Subway) in Gillette.

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Sports/Community/Government writers wanted. Part time. Starts $10 per article, with raise after 3 months. Must have own camera. Apply in person at the Campbell county Observer ofﬁce at 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 (Behind Subway) in Gillette.

Campbell County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) CCEDC is a non-profit corporation head quartered in Gillette, Wyoming providing support and guidance to its county, local government and agencies. The ideal candidate for this position will have: • Considerable experience in economic, business and community development. • Ability to communicate effectively to groups and individuals in all areas of business and professional organizations and the general public • Ability to establish working relationships with other organizations and economic development practitioners is vital. • Preferred candidate will have experience in economic development and a combination of education and experience commensurate with a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, marketing, or related field. Salary is based on experience and noted successes and ranges from 85k – 115k. Position will be open until filled. When applying please include a list of success with your resume. Please send all inquiries and resumes to: ccedc@ccedc.net. Contact Mary Melaragno for complete job description.

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February 21 - 28, 2014

Campbell County Observer

The Dinner Bell

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By Holly Galloway

he weather has felt so good these past days, that it makes it hard to remember that it is still winter. I wonder when the next bitter cold snap will hit. I have been searching for another slow cooker recipe that would be good to sit down to at the dinner table in the evening. This is a little different, but so tasty. If anyone has a favorite winter recipe they would like to share for this column, please email it to me at H.Galloway@ CampbellCountyObserver.com. Your name will be printed along with the recipe if it is chosen for this column!

Pork and Green Chili

2 Lbs. pork-cubed 1 Large onion- chopped 4 Large potato’s-cubed 2 T. Olive Oil 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. pepper 3 C. Water 1 Can of Hominy 2 Cans of Green Chili 2 T. Quick Tapioca 2 Garlic Cloves-minced Oregano and Cilantro to taste Brown the cubed pork in the olive oil, onion and salt and pepper. Then place this into a slow cooker. Add the potatoes, water, hominy, green chili’s, tapioca, garlic, oregano and cumin and stir well. Cover and let cook on low for 7-9 hours. A dollop of sour cream on top of each bowl is great. You may have noticed that many of the recipe’s I have in this column have been gluten free. I am allergic to wheat, which is also called celiac disease. The gluten in the wheat makes me very ill. This next recipe came from a friend who has the same allergy, Jayne Crowder.

Carrot Cake

2 ½ C gluten free flour. (I like Grandpa’s Kitchen brand of mixed gluten free flours) 1/3 C. Oil 2 tsp. xanthan gum 1 C. Milk 1 ½ tsp baking soda 1 T. Vanilla 1 ½ tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. Cinnamon 3 C. Shredded Carrots 1 tsp. Salt 1 C. Sweetened Shredded Coconut ½ tsp. Ginger 1 C. Chopped Walnuts 3 Eggs 2 C. Sugar Spray a 9x13 pan. Turn oven on to 350 degrees. Mix flours and dry ingredients. Blend in the eggs, sugar, oil, milk and vanilla. Stir in the carrots, coconut and nuts. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.

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Cream Cheese Frosting

2 C. Powdered Sugar 1 pkg. Cream Cheese 1 tsp. Vanilla Milk Cream together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk gradually until it reaches desired consistency. Frost the carrot cake when cool. Enjoy!

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Ambush at Platte Bridge Station By Jeff Morrison n November 29, 1864, an unprovoked attack on a Cheyenne village on Sand Creek, in east-central Colorado, set off a chain of violent reactions that continued over several years and spread throughout the grasslands east of the Rockies, including Powder River Country. The Plains Indian Wars cost the lives of many heroic men and women, both Red and White, including one brave cavalry lieutenant who obeyed an impossible order and paid the ultimate sacriﬁce. In what became known as the Sand Creek Massacre, 700 soldiers of the First and Third Colorado Cavalry, under the command of Colonel John Chivington, attacked a peaceful Cheyenne village under the leadership of Black Kettle, a wellknown advocate for peace between his people and the U. S. Government. Nearly 150 Indians, mostly women and children, were killed in the battle and the atrocities that were committed against living and dead, alike, shocked the nation and enraged the Cheyenne and their Arapaho and Lakota allies. Vicious retaliatory raids were carried out along the South Platte Valley during the winter and early spring of 1865, and by May many survivors had joined with the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne in Powder River Country. They began raiding along the North Platte, cutting telegraph lines and attacking various stations along the Oregon Trail. In late July, they launched their most ambitious raid against Platte Bridge Station, with the intent of destroying both the bridge and the military outpost guarding it. The Oregon Trail (also called the Emigrant Trail, California Trail, and Mormon Trail) had been in constant use for almost three decades by the time Louis Guinard established

a trading post on the south bank of the North Platte, in present-day Casper, Wyoming. In 1859, Guinard built a 1,000 foot log toll bridge across the river, to allow wagons a safe transition from the south bank to the north bank. It was not the first bridge to cross the Platte but it soon became the most popular. In the early 1860’s, the army established several telegraph stations along the trail, and in 1862, it purchased Guinard’s bridge and trading post, and established the Platte Bridge Station. In July of 1865, the station was garrisoned by Company G of the 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, under the new command of Lieutenant Henry Bretney. On July 16, Major Martin Anderson and three companies of the 11th Kansas Cavalry arrived at the station. Anderson relieved Bretney as post commander and ordered Bretney and Company G to escort several supply wagons under the command of Sergeant Amos Custard to Sweetwater Station, 40 miles away near Independence Rock, and assume garrison duties. On the afternoon of July 25, nearly 2,500 Cheyenne, Lakota and Arapaho warriors approached Platte Bridge Station from the north. A small skirmish took place near the bridge and several cavalry horses were driven off. Anderson fortified the south end of the bridge with a mountain howitzer and some rifle pits. A mail ambulance arrived from Fort Laramie, accompanied by 20 year old Lieutenant Caspar Collins, Company G, 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. The young officer had been in Fort Laramie procuring remounts and was returning to his post at Sweetwater Station. He planned to spend the night at Platte Bridge and continue on in the morning. Meanwhile, Lt. Bretney

Platte Bridge Station as it looked at the time of the battle. and 10 troopers of the 11th Ohio had left Sweetwater Station for Fort Laramie to collect the company’s payroll. The cavalrymen were travelling with Captain A. S. Lybe of the 3rd United States Volunteer Infantry ( “Galvanized Yankees” – Confederate P. O. W.’s who were granted amnesty in return for service on the Frontier) leading 14 infantrymen, for the same purpose. On the evening of the 25th, they overtook Sergeant Custard and his 24 man detail who was returning with the empty supply wagons to Platte Bridge Station. Bretney and Lybe advised Custard to push on to the station that night, but Custard told them that because his mules were played out, he would camp that night and continue to the station the next day. When the two officers arrived at Platte Bridge Station, they found the garrison in a state of high alert. They informed Major Anderson of the approaching wagon train and urged the post commander to send a relief force out that night to link up with Custard and escort the wagons in safely. Anderson decided it could wait until morning. But all four of Anderson’s 11th Kansas officers begged out of leading a relief force, three of them went so far as to put themselves on sick duty to avoid being ordered to. Frustrated, Anderson was left with few options. Captain Lybe’s men were armed with obsolete muskets and he already viewed Bretney as insubordinate. So he ordered Lt. Collins to lead a detail of 25 men north of the river and to fight their way through 2,500 Indians to escort the wagons back. Lt. Bretney advised his young colleague to refuse the order, but Collins came from a military family and was raised to put duty above everything. According to tradition, he gave his

cap to another friend and said his farewells, “Jim, I know I shall never get back alive. Here is my cap that you have admired so much. Keep it to remember me by.” The Indians had already prepared for a multipronged attack on the bridge and garrison, and were concealed along the bluffs and gullies on the north side of the river when Collins led his troop across the bridge and turned to the west. Bretney and Lybe took their small group of soldiers across the bridge as a rear guard. About a mile west of the bridge, a large group of Cheyenne broke out of concealment and Collins ordered his men to charge. It became apparent to Collins that his small detail was quickly being ﬂanked by nearly 1,000 Indians and he ordered a retreat back to the bridge, only to ﬁnd more Indians waiting behind. As his troopers ran the gauntlet to the bridge, Collins stayed back to protect their rear, until he was wounded in the hip. As he was attempting to catch up, another trooper fell from his horse, wounded. Collins dismounted and was attempting to aid the soldier when he was struck in the forehead with an arrow. Four other troopers were killed, and many of the survivors were wounded. They reached the safety of the bridge, thanks to Bretney and

Lybe, whose soldiers repulsed a massive assault on the bridge and cleared the path for the retreating cavalry with the help of the mountain howitzer. Major Anderson refused to send a larger force across the bridge to recover Collins’ body and continue the mission to escort Custard. Bretney accused Anderson and his ofﬁcers of being cowards, and was promptly put under arrest. Another detail had been sent out to repair the telegraph lines to the east, so that reinforcements could be sent for. It was jumped by Indians as well and one soldier was killed in the retreat back to the post. By this time, Sgt. Custard had resumed his trek to the station. Just past Red Buttes, about 10 miles from the station, he encountered a patrol from Sweetwater Station, who had seen the size of the Indian force and advised him to turn back. Custard refused and continued on. Hearing the howitzer being ﬁred at the station, Custard sent Corporal Shrader and four men ahead to investigate. The scouting party was attacked half way to the Station. Shrader and one other man survived a running battle and reached the relative safety of the station. Custard and his remaining 19 men were surrounded, but using the wagons for cover, managed to hold out for four hours before being over-

whelmed and killed to the last man. Two Shoshone scouts employed at the station ﬁnally managed to sneak through the besieging force and deliver a message requesting immediate reinforcements. But by the time a force could be gathered, the attacking army of Indians had come to the conclusion that they could not take the station by force, and returned north to Powder River Country. Caspar Collins’ badly mutilated body was recovered, along with the other four men who died with him, as were the bodies of Sgt. Custard’s ill-fated wagon train. The Army honored Lt. Collins posthumously by renaming Platte Bridge Station, Fort Casper (the declaration misspelled Collins’ name and no one bothered to correct it). Although the fort was greatly enlarged the following year, it was abandoned in 1867 and the buildings were cannibalized to build Fort Fetterman. In response to the attacks of the Platte Valley raids, the army launched the Powder River Expedition in August of 1865. During this punitive campaign, General Connor attacked another peaceful Indian village. The Indians sought their revenge during Red Cloud’s War of 1866. And so it continued…

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