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Submitted by Gregory Nickerson – wyofile.com iz Cheney has withdrawn from the Republican primary race for U.S. Senate. The news first appeared last night in an article published by CNN, and was confirmed by a statement from Cheney’s campaign this morning. “Serious health issues have recently arisen in our family, and under the circumstances, I have decided to discontinue my campaign,” Cheney said in the statement. “My children and their futures were the motivation for our campaign and their health and well being will always be my overriding priority.” The campaign provided no further details on the health problems, but the statement makes clear that the concern lies with Liz Cheney and Phil Perry’s children, not with her mother Lynne Cheney, or her father Dick Cheney, who underwent a heart transplant in 2012. ABC news reported this morning that one of Cheney’s daughters was recently diagnosed with diabetes. The Jackson Hole News & Guide also reported about an email from November, in which Cheney wrote the paper saying she was en route to Denver to seek medical treatment for one of her children. Cheney and Perry have four children who live in Wyoming and attend Teton County schools: Grace, Elizabeth, Philip, and Richard. The oldest daughter Kate is attending college out of state. Liz Cheney’s children actively participated in the campaign, appearing in a 30-second TV spot about the family’s five generations and its history in Wyoming and Natrona County. The children also appeared regularly in Liz Cheney’s twitter feed. Sen. Enzi made a conciliatory

statement in response to Cheney’s withdrawal. “While it is not always easy, Diana and I have always believed in putting family ﬁrst. We have tremendous respect for Liz’s decision. She and her entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. I remain as committed as always to the job the people of Wyoming have elected me to do. I look forward to continuing my campaign for re-election in the coming months.” Wyoming Republican Party chair Tammy Hooper issued a statement wishing Cheney the best in dealing with the family issues and thanking her for her efforts. “Liz has been a stalwart supporter of our party raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for our candidates and county parties,” Hooper wrote. “Liz is a rising star in Wyoming and national politics and we look forward to her return when the time is right for her and her family.” Since announcing her candidacy in July, Cheney’s campaign has faced several challenging episodes. In August, Cheney made national headlines for illegally purchasing a resident ﬁshing license in 2012 after only living in the state for a few months. Subsequently, Cheney’s support of traditional marriage put her at odds with her sister Mary Cheney, a lesbian. The family also suffered an embarrassment when Lynne Cheney told former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson to “shut up” about his support for Mike Enzi. That exchange came after a incident between Simpson and Liz Cheney’s daughter over autographing a football.

He Renewed Our Faith By Glenn Woods Last Monday, a gentleman came to the office of this newspaper carrying with him some greeting cards. The artwork was impressive. Each card was handdrawn. He seemed a little insulted when I asked him if he used a copy machine after he had drawn just a few. “They are all originals,” he said. Joseph Vezirian came to Wyoming as a construction worker. Having not been able to find work for while, he began doing whatever he could do to make money. A self-taught artist, he put pen to card stock paper and began to draw. Now, while searching for the next construction job, he also goes around knocking on doors and selling his handmade cards. “Christmas was great for sales,” he told me, “but business has dropped off since then.” Not interested in a handout, he makes his way around Gillette finding what work he can and selling as many cards as he can draw. “My fiancé is in the hospital,” he explained. “We need the money.” To see someone heading out into the snow every day and doing what needs to be done to make their way in the world, rather than sitting at home and collecting a government paycheck, is inspiring. Should you see Joseph Vezirian somewhere in town, you might want to have a look those greeting cards. He’s quite an artist. Should you need a construction worker on your site, how about giving him a call? He says that he can be reached at the Circle L Hotel in Gillette.

Great Start to the Indoor Soccer Season Submitted by Audra Stumbaugh Gillette Soccer Club brought home five second place medals at the Laramie Turf Wars over the weekend. In the High School Girls Varsity division, the Lady Camels ended up in the semi-finals against the Lady Camels Too, where the Lady Camels advanced, playing the Cowgirls and Indians in the finals. The Lady Camels had won all four games prior but fell short in the finals with a score of 3 - 10. The Lady Camels Too had a winning streak of three wins until they met up against the Lady Camels in the semi-finals. Our Lady Camels JV team had a record of three losses and one win. In the U14 Girls Gold Division the gold team ended up with two wins and two losses. Their sister team, the Purple Team, had four wins which put them in the championship against the U14 FC Storm. With a score of 4 - 8,

they brought home a second place medal. In the U12 Girls Gold Division, they also brought home second place after winning three games that put them into the semi-finals where they won 3 - 2 over the Sting Girl’s Gold. In the championship game against Recco Strikers, the girls fell short with a score of 9 - 4. The U10 girls gold team had two losses and a win during the tournament. In the HS Boys division, team one had a great weekend with three wins and a loss. That was good enough to get them into the finals against Laramie Mac where they ran out of time with a final score of 4-6. Team Two had one win and two losses over the weekend. HS Boys JV team had a rough weekend with three losses. The U14 Boys Gold Team had two losses and

a tie. The U14 silver Razor City Rascals had two losses and a win against the Cheyenne Sting, with a score of 8 - 0. The U12 Boys Silver had a great run, with three wins putting them in the semi–finals against the Razor City Renegades, but was not able to advance to the finals with a score of 4-6. Last but not least, the U10 Boys silver had two wins and a loss as they advanced into the semi-finals against the U10 LSA Wrecking Crew. With a close score of 3-2 they were able to get into the finals against the Rapids, another close game with a final score of 5-7 bringing home a second place medal. Congrats to all the players and coaches on their wins and tough games. Thanks to the parents for getting you there and braving the “wonderful” Wyoming weather and roads.

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USS Wyoming Wins National Award Submitted by Kevin Copeland Commander - Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs ommander, Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT) announced the winners of the 2013 Battle Efﬁciency (Battle “E”) competition, Jan. 1, 2014. “Bravo Zulu and congratulations to all of the awardees,” said Vice Adm. Michael J. Connor. “The competition for these honors is always extremely keen, and being the recipient of the Battle E should be a source of great pride to each and every crew

member.” The Battle E competition is conducted to strengthen individual command performance, improve overall force readiness, and to recognize outstanding performance. The award symbolizes the overall readiness of the command to carry out its assigned wartime tasks as a unit of the Atlantic Submarine Force. Based on a year-long competition, one submarine from each submarine squadron in the Atlantic

Fleet is recognized. The awards are presented by the commodore of each squadron to the submarine under their command which has demonstrated the highest level of battle readiness during the evaluation year. SUBRON 20 (Kings Bay, Ga.) - the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (Blue), commanded during the competition by Cmdr. Barry Rodrigues, received the prestigious award.

Fishing Report Submitted by Mike and Roxan Smith Empire Guesthouse, RV Park, and General Store Ice fishing at Keyhole has been going very well. In the six years we’ve been here, we’ve seen the most interest in ice fishing ever. The biggest reason for it is the fishing the past year has been very good. As always, some fishermen catch fish, others just go fishing. The harder you work at it, the better you’ll do. Keep moving until you find the fish. Those finding fish are telling us they’re in 30’-40’ of water. The walleye and perch are on or near bottom and the crappie are suspended above them. They’re catching them with a variety of baits and methods. Minnows and wax worms appear to be best live bait and PK

spoons, Northland Buckshots tipped with live bait or minnow heads have been working well. The perch are much improved this year with 10”plus fish being fairly common. Reports of lots of walleye are being told to us. A lot of small walleye are showing up, but some fishermen are taking home nice messes of 15”-18” fish. Crappie, if you find schools of better fish, are reported to be in the 10”-12” range. We’re being told the ice is very good and about 12” thick, but as always, us caution on the ice, especially near pressure ridges. We’ve been told the Pine Haven Chamber Ice Fishing Tournament will be held February 8th and 9th.

They’ve been slow getting information out this year. We’ll let you know when we ﬁnd out more since it’s only a month away. Stop by the Empire Guesthouse General Store for any current reports or bait and tackle needs. Then stop by when getting off the ice to let us know how you did and maybe take a picture that we can put in this newspaper.

WGFD Combines Two Publications

As part of its ongoing efforts to recognize budget and staffing efficiencies, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) will merge two of its publications. For the past 23 years, the department has published 18 issues of general-interest wildlife publications under the titlesWyoming Wildlife (a full-color 48-page magazine) and Wyoming Wildlife News (a 12- to 16page tabloid-style newspaper). Beginning in January 2014, the department will reduce to 12 issues the number of publications it produces, and release all 12 issues under the title: Wyoming Wildlife. Wyoming Wildlife will remain a general-interest magazine primarily reader-supported through subscriptions, but incorporate editorial elements from Wyoming Wildlife News. In 2013, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission reduced the budget for the magazine, resulting in a reduction of costs and, initially, a recommendation to publish six issues per year. Significant efficien-

cies and cost-savings have been identiﬁed within Wyoming Wildlife’s budget, that, when combined with the budget formerly allocated to Wyoming Wildlife News, allow for continued publication of 12 issues a year. In addition, the reassignment of one employee during WGFD reorganization in June 2013 and the retirement of the longtime Wyoming Wildlife editor have reduced the number of fulltime employees within the WGFD publications section from three to one. Since its creation in 1991, Wyoming Wildlife News has been free to readers at license-selling agents (and a small combination subscriber base with Wyoming Wildlife magazine), its production costs subsidized by WGFD. As more WGFD constituents choose to receive information and by email (choose “Stay connected” in the left-hand column ofthe website), Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, distribution of such information in a free printed publication becomes less important.

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Wyoming Fish and Game Answers Questions on Rafﬂes

here has been lots of interest and questions surrounding the new Super Tag and Super Tag Trifecta raffles. The basic questions that keep coming up are listed below, with answers to help everyone take advantage of this new opportunity. Q: Where do I buy the super tags and super tag trifecta raffle tickets? A: Raffle tickets can be purchased on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website on the application page. Applicants must click on the orange “Apply for Licenses” button on the left side of the home page and walk through the application process to purchase raffle tickets. Applicants will need their sportsman ID number, drivers license number, date of birth

to move through the process for purchase. Q: When I buy a Super Tag raffle ticket, do I have a chance to be drawn for any of the 10 species available? A: No. Each species will have its own drawing so applicants will purchase super tag raffle tickets for the species in which they are interested. Q: Is the raffle open only to residents? A: No. The raffle is open to residents and non-residents alike. Q: Can I buy raffle tickets and enter the regular draw for the species I am interested in hunting? A: Yes. The raffle tickets are above and beyond the regular license draw. Regardless of an applicants success

in the regular draw for any given species, they are still eligible to purchase raffle tickets and win the raffle. Q: How many raffle tickets can I buy? A: There is no limit to the number of raffle tickets any one applicant can purchase. Q: Is it really possible I could hold two sheep tags in one year? A: Yes. It is possible for an applicant to draw a sheep tag through the regular draw and win the sheep Super Tag raffle or win the Super Tag Trifecta raffle and have two sheep tags in one hunt year. The same goes for any of the 10 species listed.

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Governor Welcomes Magpul Industries to Wyoming Magpul Industries has announced that it will relocate its manufacturing, distribution and shipping operations to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Governor Matt Mead expressed his support in helping with the move, which begins immediately and his appreciation for Magpul recognizing the state’s benefits to a manufacturing company. “Wyoming and Magpul are a great match. The state is looking to expand and diversify its economy. Bringing an innovative and growing manufacturing operation to Wyoming is a significant step for the state. We offer Magpul an attractive tax environment, stable and reasonable regulations, not to mention a firm commitment to uphold the Second Amendment,” Governor Mead said. The company plans to lease a 58,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility while the construction of a new 100,000+ square foot build-to-suit facility is being completed in the Cheyenne Business Parkway. This two-phased approach allows for rapid movement of operations out of Colorado where the company is currently located. Additionally, Magpul is moving its corporate headquarters to Texas. Magpul Industries has been looking at relocation since early this year.

“Magpul made the decision to relocate in March 2013 and has proceeded in an aggressive but deliberate manner,” said Doug Smith, Chief Operating Officer for Magpul Industries. “These dual moves will be carried out in a manner that ensures our operations and supply chain will not be interrupted and our loyal customers will not be affected.” “Magpul has a core set of values that guides its business plan, its relationship with its employees and how it develops and produces its products,” said Randy Bruns, Chief Executive Officer of Cheyenne LEADS. “We are pleased that they will be anchoring that approach to business here in southeast Wyoming. The company’s move to Cheyenne represents a significant expansion of local manufacturing and job diversity.” Cheyenne LEADS is pursuing a grant and loan package through the Wyoming Business Council that will enable LEADS to construct a building that can be leased to Magpul. Cheyenne LEADS is securing a temporary facility in a vacant warehouse and has committed to bring it into useable condition and make it available to Magpul while a new facility is under construction. “This project has clearly been a team effort of the Governor’s

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Obituaries Jack Hein

Jack Hein, age 63 passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at the Close to Home Hospice House in Gillette, Wyoming. Graveside funeral and burial will be at a later date in Lewistown, Montana. Jack Allen Hein was born on March 26, 1950, the son of Chet and Violet (Birney) Hein in Lewistown, Montana. He was raised and educated in Lewistown. Jack enjoyed going to Deadwood and doing yard work. Watching John Wayne movies and playing with his little dog, Tiny were a joy to Jack. He especially enjoyed drinking coffee with his friends. Jack is survived by his brothers Richard (Amy) Hein of Gillette, WY, Ron (Belinda) Hein of Lewistown, MT, Donald (Carol Hein of Holiday, Florida, his sisters, Carol Jennings of Moore, Montana and Debra (Bruce) Adles of Pinebluffs, Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Victor Hein. Condolences for the family can be sent to the Walker Funeral Home 401 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716 or via the tribute center via the website:www. walkerfuneralgillette.com

Thomas Valdez

Funeral service for Thomas S. Valdez, Sr. was at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Keystone, South Dakota with Father Timothy Castor ofﬁciating. Burial followed in the Keystone Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Rapid City VFW Post 1273. Thomas Valdez, Sr., age 75, passed away on January 2, 2014 at Close To Home Hospice House in

Gillette, Wyoming. Thomas Valdez, Sr. was born on October 16, 1938 in Rapid City, South Dakota; the son of Zeke and Velma (Judson) Valdez. He grew up in Keystone, South Dakota and attended elementary school in Keystone and graduated High School from Hill City, South Dakota. On July 1, 1957 Thomas enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, and served until March 7, 1962. After his honorable discharge, Thomas began working at Hard Rock Mining. He had a few jobs that he enjoyed through his career; he was a truck driver, worked in the Logging industry, and retired in June of 2001 from Belle Ayr Mine as a Coal Miner. Thomas enjoyed hunting, ﬁshing, camping, boating and traveling. He is survived by his two sons, Tom Valdez, Jr. of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, David (Kim) Valdez of Riverside, California, his daughter, Darla Forgey of Keystone, South Dakota, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Linda Smith. A memorial has been established in his name, memorials and condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website: www. walkerfuneralgillette.com.

Teresa Lish

Memorial Services for Teresa Lish was held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2014 at Walker Funeral Home with Kenna Rose ofﬁciating. Services in Eureka, Kansas will be held at a later date.

Teresa Carroll Lish was born to Henry and Mary Lou Carroll June 8, 1953 in Eureka, Kansas. She attended school and graduated from Eureka, Kansas. She resided in Eureka until she moved to Gillette, Wyoming in 1984 to be closer to her mother. She married the love of her life Odis Lish on February 14, 1992 in Gillette. She was the proud owner for the past nine years of the local tanning salon Year Round Brown. She loved her dog Dixie like one of her children. Teresa enjoyed boating and ﬁshing. She was also very fond of traveling to Las Vegas and Wendover, Nevada to gamble. She also frequented Deadwood, South Dakota to try her luck on the slot machines. Teresa is preceded in death by her parents Henry and Mary Lou Carroll; her brother Glenn Carroll; and Grandmother Ethal Starner. She is survived by her large loving family: her husband Odis Lish Sr. ; son Travis (Cathy) Carroll ; daughter Jenni Lint; Stepson Odis Lish Jr. ; stepdaughters Beth (Quent) Olson and Kandi (Jeff) LishBaker ; her brothers Frank and Mike Carroll; Sisters Peggy Brown, Linda Shaw, Brenda Seymour, Sherry Sandy; grandchildren Ashley, Henry, Catie, and Emily Carroll, Allisha Kemerling, Devin Kirk, Payten and Heaven Lint; Alixzandria LaDawne Lish- Thompson , Micheal ( Heather) Lish, Mariah (Lance) McGinnis, Donovan, Nathan, and Joshua Olson; Kelzie Hafen- Baker; great grandchildren Jayden Kemerling, McKenzie Kennedy and Chloee Lish, Dantae Allixzander Lish- Thompson and all of her friends from the Salon.

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In My Garden... By Kathy Hall Campbell County Master Gardener khgardenhelp@gmail.com January: Devising a plan Plant families and crop rotation January in the garden - not likely! So what should you be doing during the long cold nights of winter? Get that garden plan made for spring. With the garden seed catalogs pouring in, now is the time to decide what you want to plant come warmer weather. Looking through hundreds of offerings from dozens of sources, just how can I ever decide? One of everything would be my choice; if only I had the energy and room. A little better planning is required before I type in the order and plunk down the cash. A yearly scaled drawing of my garden reminds me of what I have planted before and exactly where it was located. This helps with my three year crop rotation plan. Many vegetables should not be planted in the same location year after year to minimize the spread of disease and pests associated with speciﬁc plant families. Different plants also draw more heavily on different soil nutrients so switching things around helps balance the soils. So what are some considerations for a good crop rotation? First a general knowledge of what plants are related. 1. Solanaceae - Eggplant, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes all share many fungal and insect enemies and all are heavy feeders. 2. Brassicas - Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliﬂower, kale, turnips, kohlrabi, rutabagas and radishes are relatives and feed heavily upon the soil. 3. Umbeliferae - Carrots, parsley, parsnips, celery, celeriac, cilantro, fennel and dill are only moderate feeders so can precede most other crops.

4. Alliums - Onions, garlic, leeks, chives and shallots comprise another family. 5. Lettuce, sunflowers and a few other leafy greens are another group. 6. Chenopodiaceae - Spinach, beets and chard are considered a small group with few problems so these can follow most other crops. 7. Cucurbits - Cucumbers, melons, squash (summer and winter) and gourds all are related. 8. Legumes - Peas and beans are a group that are beneficial to the soil fixing nitrogen and are a good to rotate between most other crops. 9. Grasses - Wheat, corn, rye, oats and other grains help control weeds and make a good predecessor to tomato or squash family plantings. (Sorry for the technical terms, google and I got carried away!) Now that you know the basic family trees, plan your garden around these groups. Try not to plant members of the same family in the same spot for at least 3 years if possible. Devising a plan that allows you to shift your garden yearly will be fairly simple with a map and a design. A few quick tips: Follow legumes with brassicas; Enrich your soil with compost before planting members of the Solanaceae family; Don’t plant root crops in heavily enriched or fertilized soils as it will lead to more green and less root; Planting a mix of families is allowed if they can grow in the same space. (I plant my squash and pumpkins on the edge of corn plots and allow them to wander between the rows, just be careful you don’t trip over that pumpkin while harvesting your corn.) Happy planning everyone!

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January 1st, 2014 - At 3:39 a.m. to Tressa Rd. for an EMS assist. - At 9:45 a.m. to Desert Hills Circle for a smoke smell. Upon arrival crews were unable to ﬁnd any smoke and cleared from the scene.

January 02, 2014 - At 4:27 a.m. to Robin Drive for an EMS assist. - At 9:44 a.m. to Palomino Rd for Structure Fire. Fire was controlled prior to CCFD arrival. Structure sustained less than $100.00 to area under the kitchen sink. Cause was undetermined. - At 4:09 p.m. to Liberty Ln for Fire Alarm. Crews cancelled enroute. - At 4:25 p.m. S Garner Lake Rd for an EMS assist. - At 6:48 p.m. to S Gillette Ave for Fire Alarm. Crews found charged sprinkler system due to faulty air compressor. - At 11:00 p.m. to Newton Rd for an EMS assist. January 03, 2014 - At 1:53 a.m. to Dakota St. for an EMS assist. - At 8:29 a.m. to Highway 387 mp 118 for a rollover mva. No injuries upon arrival. - At 10:15 a.m. to Echeta Road for an EMS assist. - At 12:33 p.m. to 1104 Woodland Avenue for a structure fire. CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival found a fire burning on the back deck and walls of the building. The fire was attacked and brought under control in approximately 9 minutes. The cause was determined to be a lit cigarette butt that was disposed of in a plastic container which eventually caught fire and spread the house. Total damage was estimated at $15,000. No one was injured in the fire. - At 2:05 p.m. to Conestoga Drive for an EMS assist. January 4, 2014 - At 12:23 p.m. to the 6600 block of Hendrich Ct. for an

EMS assist - At 12:37 p.m. to 912 W. 8th for an EMS assist. - At 3:19 p.m. to the 1100 block of Vanscoy Dr. for an EMS assist. - At 8:44 p.m. to 500 S. Gillette Ave. for an automatic ﬁre alarm, an air compressor malfunction caused the sprinkler system alarm to activate, no ﬁre.

January 5, 2014 - At 10:11 a.m. to Sierra Circle for an EMS assist. - At 10:47 a.m. to 912 West 8th Street for an automatic ﬁre alarm activation. Upon arrival to the scene an occupant told CCFD that burnt food set off the alarm. - At 12:30 p.m. to 304 Westhills Loop for a smoke detector activation. Upon arrival to the scene CCFD determined that one or more of the detectors in the home malfunctioned due to age and/or low batteries conditions. One detector was taken out of service and the batteries were replaced in the remaining ones. - At 1:27 p.m. to Sage Bluffs Drive for an EMS assist. - At 3:15 p.m. to 2300 Meadow Lane for activated smoke detectors. Upon arrival to the scene CCFD determined that one or more of the detectors in the home malfunctioned due to low batteries. All of the batteries were replaced and the detectors reset. - At 3:17 p.m. to mile marker 118 on HWY 387 for a motor vehicle crash with injuries. Upon arrival to the scene CCFD found a crash involving a semi-truck and passenger car. CCFD assisted with car of the injured.

- At 5:10 p.m. to 717 Express Drive for an automatic fire alarm. The alarm was activated due to a sprinkler flow alarm that was caused by a frozen pipe that burst. January 7, 2014 - At 12:14 p.m. to Warlow Drive for an EMS assist. - At 1:29 p.m. to an area 17 miles south of Highway 387 on the Brown Rd. for a fire involving two portable oil tanks and a semi tractor. One patient (worker) was transported to CCMH with injuries. The fire was extinguished and the cause is under investigation. - At 4:06 p.m. to 1908 Cliff Davis Drive, the Holiday Inn Express for the report of an automatic fire alarm activation. - At: 9:54 p.m. to W 8th ST for an EMS assist, cancelled enroute to respond to Automatic Fire Alarm on Arizona ST. - At 9:57 p.m. to Arizona St for an Automatic Fire Alarm. Units arrived on scene and found it to be a false alarm. - At 10:32 pm to Bell Rd off Hwy 50 for report of a fire. Nothing was found.

January 6, 2014 - At 3:33 p.m. to 1908 Cliff Davis Drive, the Holiday Inn Express for an automatic fire alarm activation. - At 3:41 p.m. to 7133 Robin Drive for an automatic fire alarm. The alarm was activated due to a sprinkler flow alarm that was caused by a frozen pipe that burst.

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January 10 - 17, 2014

Company Receives Funding to Address Access to Capital for Rural Businesses he Local Crowd, LLC, of Laramie, Wyo., received funding to pursue a federal grant that would assist rural communities in accessing alternative capital. The Local Crowd, LLC, received a $5,000 Phase 0 Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative (WSSI) award to help them pursue a USDA Phase I SBIR award. The company will use the Phase 0 award to attend crowdfunding conferences to gather information and network with industry leaders; and receive mentoring services from a seasoned SBIR recipient. The company designed a process to help rural communities overcome barriers to accessing alternative capital using a model that combines the power of Internet crowdfunding with an educational and community based focus. Diane Wolverton, founder and CEO of Local Crowd, said a SBIR Phase I

research project would prove the feasibility of this model. “Crowdfunding is changing the landscape for ﬁnancing small businesses and I believe that rural communities can beneﬁt greatly by getting into the game early. Our project will help jumpstart rural access to effective use of crowdfunding as a capital source. I am excited about the SBIR opportunity and very grateful for all the help I have received from WSSI: the consulting, the Phase 0 award and the mentoring program,” said Wolverton. “Crowdfunding is a relatively new concept in the world of entrepreneurial enterprise and is gaining rapid acceptance among the business community as a viable alternative to the more conventional sources of seed capital for innovative start-up ventures, especially in the more rural areas of the country,” said Gene Watson, WSSI director. The Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative

(WSSI) is sponsored by the Wyoming Business Council and administered by the University of Wyoming Ofﬁce of Research and Economic Development. The mission of this partnership is to increase the number of federal SBIR awards received by Wyoming small businesses by providing funding assistance through the WSSI Phase 0 program. The program facilitates the preparation of competitive proposals in the annual national $2.5 billion SBIR competition for Phase I (up to $150,000) and Phase II (up to $1 million) awards. Any Wyoming techbased, for-proﬁt small business or individual desiring to submit a Phase I proposal to any of the eleven participating federal SBIR agencies is eligible to apply for a WSSI Phase 0 award. For further information on the WSSI and SBIR programs, go to www. uwyo.edu/sbir, or email: wssi@uwyo. edu.

Featured Crime Theft from Auto

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a theft from auto that occurred at 501 South Buttler Spaeth Road between 12-31-2013 at 1700 hours and 01-02-2014 at 0930 hours. Unknown suspect(s) took the wheels and tires off of two pickups. All four Wheels and tires were taken off of a 1994 Chevrolet pickup and are described as aftermarket Magnesium wheels. Four wheels and tires were also taken off of a 1995 Ford F-150. If you have information that can solve this or any other crime please call Crime Stoppers at 686-0400. You can remain anonymous and may earn up to $1,000 in reward.

What’s Going On? COMMUNITY Friday, January 10, 2014

-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! With Nancy Brown at the AVA Community Center 7 p.m. - Quatrain at Jake’s Tavern

Saturday, January 11, 2014

-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. -Van Gogh Kiddos at the AVA Community Center 10 a.m. - Hula Hoop Rugs at the AVA Community Center 1 p.m. -Bridal Show & Expo: 4 Seasons Events at CamPlex Wyo Center Equality & Frontier Hall Times to be Announced -Stock Dog Trials at Camplex Barn 3 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. -WY State Finals - Ranch

Sorting Ntn’l Championship at Cam-Plex East Pavilion 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. - Quatrain at Jake’s Tavern

Sunday, January 12, 2014

-AA Morning Spiritual Group 10:15 a.m. -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. -WY State Finals - Ranch Sorting Ntn’l Championship at Cam-Plex East Pavilion 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Monday, January 13, 2014

-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. -N.E.W. Quilt Guild in the basement if the Presbyterian Church at 6th and Carey Streets 9am.m – 3 p.m. -Overeater’s Anonymous 1302 Butcher Court Jacob’s Touch Cabinetry 7 p.m. -Music & Dance: Moscow Nights & Golden Gates at Cam-Plex Heritage Center 7 p.m.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

-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. -Bug Out! with Sandi Aberle at the AVA Community Center 4 p.m.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

-Campbell County Rockpile Museum Traveling Exhibit “Please Give Us One More Boom”: Oil and Gas in Wyoming Open Now – February 28th

Friday, January 10, 2014

-Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee at Capitol Building, Room 302 Cheyenne, Wyoming 8 a.m. -Select Water Committee at Water Development Ofﬁce 6920 Yellowtail Rd. Cheyenne, Wyoming 8:30 a.m. -Select Committee on Natural Resource Funding at Oil and Gas Commission, 2211 King Boulevard Casper Wyoming 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014

Monday, January 13, 2014

- Joint Appropriations Committee at

-Story Time 3 – 5 years at Campbell County Public Library 10:30 a.m. -Wright Branch Story time at wright Library 11:15 a.m. -Teen Advisory Board at Campbell County Library 4 p.m.

– 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! with Tricia Scheele at the AVA Community Center 7 p.m. -Eastside RV’s Outdoor Fun Show at Cam-Plex Central Pavillion 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. -Hairball in Concert at Cam-Plex Wyoming Center/ Equality Hall 6 p.m. -Children’s Musical We’re Going on a Bear Hunt at Cam-Plex Heritage Center 6:30 p.m. -WRCHA Clinic at CamPlex East Pavilion 8:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. -Rebel Raised at Jake’s Tavern

Thursday, January 16, 2014

-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 -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. -January Chamber Mixer: Century 21 Real Estate Associates at 2100 S. Douglas Hwy. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

-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. -Duct Tape Purses at the AVA Community Center 10 a.m. -Mad Science Family Day at the Rockpile Museum 10 a.m. -Eastside RV’s Outdoor

Friday, January 17, 2014

-Campbell County Rockpile Museum Traveling Exhibit “Please Give Us One More Boom”: Oil and Gas in Wyoming Open Now

GOVERNMENT

Capitol Building Room 204 Cheyenne, Wyoming TBA -Wright Town Council Meeting at Town Hall 7:30 PM

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

- Joint Appropriations Committee at Capitol Building Room 204 Cheyenne, Wyoming TBA -Board of Examiners at City Hall Community Conference Room 12:30 PM -City Council Work Session at City Hall 2nd Floor Community Room 6 p.m. -Planning Commission Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers 7 p.m.

Fun Show at Cam-Plex Central Pavilion 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. -WRCHA Clinic at CamPlex East Pavilion 8:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. -Rancher’s Round Up at Cam-Plex Energy Hall 6 p.m. - Pronghorn Archery Club Archery Shoot: Master Classic 3D at Cam-Plex Barn 3 8 a.m.-6:30pm -Rebel Raised at Jake’s Tavern

Sunday, January 19, 2014

-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. -Eastside RV’s Outdoor Fun Show at Cam-Plex Central Pavilion 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Pronghorn Archery Club Archery Shoot: Master Classic 3D at Cam-Plex Barn 3 8 a.m.-6:00pm -WRCHA Clinic at CamPlex East Pavilion 8:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

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Campbell County Observer

Hopalong Cassidy, American Legend, Lives on at UW American Heritage Center “The highest badge of honor a person can wear is honesty. Be truthful at all times.” Countless children in the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s were familiar with these words -the first of Hopalong Cassidy’s Creed for American Boys and Girls. An idol to children everywhere, William Boyd portrayed the Western hero “Hoppy,” known as the “epitome of gallantry and fair play.” As noted on his official website (www.hopalong.com/legend.htm), Hoppy “battles crime and upholds justice with his quick-draw shooting, clear thinking, fists of steel and steadfast character.” Some of Boyd’s papers have been

digitized and are one of the most popular collections at the University of Wyoming American Heritage Center. Hopalong Cassidy was originally created in 1904 by author Clarence E. Mulford in a series of short stories and novels. Boyd first brought Hoppy to life in a 1934 film adaptation of Mulford’s story. He portrayed Hoppy in many more films, on a television series beginning in 1949, and voiced Hoppy in a radio show. The character became enormously popular, and Boyd acquired all rights to the Hopalong character in 1948. He consolidated all Hopalong enterprises and began a highly profit-

able business promoting the character. Boyd donated some of his profits to children’s hospitals and homes. He married actress Grace Bradley in 1937. Boyd retired in 1953 and died in 1972. The American Heritage Center’s William Boyd collection contains materials concerning Boyd’s portrayal of Hopalong Cassidy and his many related promotional and business ventures. It includes correspondence, legal files, financial files, newspaper clippings, promotional and publicity materials, and other business records. The UW collection also has scripts and comics, sheet music, phonograph

records and photographs of Boyd. There also are a large number of artifacts, including Hopalong Cassidy costume items, toys and other merchandise. A small amount of William Boyd’s personal ﬁles also are included. The AHC is UW’s manuscripts repository, university archives and rare books library. It is one of the largest and most actively used non-governmental, primary-source repositories in the United States. In addition to outstanding collections that document the history of most aspects of the Rocky Mountain West, the AHC has internationally acclaimed holdings in popular entertainment (TV, radio and ﬁlm), aviation and aerospace, railroads, journalism, conservation, aspects of U.S. military history, economic geology and ranching.

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William Boyd portrayed Hopalong Cassidy, idol of children everywhere.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A DECREE ESTABLISHING TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY OVERRIDING ROYALTY INTEREST

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EUGENE MURRAY MCCANN: You are hereby notified that on November 25, 2013, an Application for a Decree Establishing Title to Real Property was filed in the District Court, Sixth Judicial District, Campbell County, Wyoming, Case # PR-7743. In the Application, Applicants Kathleen R. Stevens and Yvonne K. McCann claim that all of the mineral interest in the following described real property overriding royalty interest, located in Campbell County, Wyoming, and owned by Eugene Murray McCann should be 100% distributed to his surviving widow and his six children. Township 49 North, Range 73 West, 6th P.M. Campbell County, WY Section 19: S2SE4 Section 30: NE4, N2SE4 Any action to set aside the Application must be filed in the above Court within two weeks from the date of the first publication of this notice, no later than January 24, 2014. Dated this 10th day of January, 2014. Cody L. Balzer Attorney for the Applicants Balzer Law Firm, P.C. 1302 Cleveland Ave. Loveland, CO 80537 970-203-1515 Public Notice No. 1046 published in the Campbell County Observer on January 10 & 17, 2014.

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William Boyd enjoyed enormous success marketing Hopalong Cassidy merchandise.

Public Employee of the Week By Holly Galloway Jesse Hardy has been with the Ofﬁce of the Public Defender at the Campbell County Courthouse for over ﬁve years. He earned his undergraduate degree in history at Temple University in Philadelphia; and then was accepted to Law School at the University of Wyoming, where he graduated in 2006. Hardy became supervis-

ing attorney in the ofﬁce in 2012. Currently he has 185 cases that he is working on. At one time, he worked on 395 cases at the same time. Hardy stated that the job is hard, and many attorneys who work in the defenders ofﬁce burn out and leave. Drug and alcohol use is a major contributing factor to many who are charged

with crimes. Hardy is very frustrated that Campbell County does not have an inpatient facility. “The war on drugs is a failure,” Hardy said. Hardy stated that we do have a complex law system, yet in the eyes of the law, “…ignorance is no excuse.”

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) has given Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) authority to revise its Small Power Production (SPP) rate, effective for usage on and after January 10, 2014, to mirror the change in the underlying avoided cost rate established by its supplier, Basin Electric Power Cooperative. The SPP rate applies to residential and commercial member/owners who have facilities for generating electric power. Under the federal Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, PRECorp purchases all the kilowatt hours (kWh) generated by Qualifying Facilities at its avoided cost and does so through its SPP tariff. The current SPP rate is $0.0126 per kWh; the proposed new rate is $0.0133 per kWh. The Commission’s approval of this application is subject to notice, protest, intervention petition, opportunity for hearing, refund, and such further action as the Commission may deem appropriate. PRECorp’s application is on file with the Commission at its offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and at PRECorp’s offices in Sundance, Wyoming, and may be inspected by any interested person during regular business hours. Anyone desiring to file an intervention petition, request for a public hearing, statement, public comment or protest in this matter must file in writing with the Commission on or before February 3, 2014. The petition shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. If you want to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing that you will attend, or want to make a statement, a protest or a public comment, and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 10014-149-CT-13 in your communications.

“Please Give Us One More Boom” Oil and Gas in Wyoming Open Now - February 28th

The Campbell County Rockpile Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a traveling exhibit from the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming titled “Please Give Us One More Boom”: Oil and Gas in Wyoming. Boom and bust in Wyoming’s oil and gas industry is the theme of the exhibit, which explores the industry’s history in Wyoming, from its time as a side note to agriculture to its growing prominence as the Cowboy State’s primary revenue generator. Personal view-

points from participants in Wyoming’s long and intimate relationship with energy development are featured throughout. The exhibit spans the 1920s Salt Creek oil boom with its forest of wooden derricks dotting the Natrona County landscape, ending with the bust of the Great Depression, to the use of modern horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques to release Sublette County’s natural gas, leading to an early 21st century boom followed by economic recession. The exhibit also includes oral history

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) has given Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) authority to adjust its Cost of Power Adjustment (COPA) to reflect a net decrease of $713,810 per annum in wholesale power costs charged by its supplier, Basin Electric Power Cooperative, effective for usage on and after January 10, 2014, subject to notice, protest, intervention petition, opportunity for hearing, refund, and such further action as the Commission may deem appropriate. The average residential customer using approximately 898 kWh per month may expect an increase of $0.008 per month. Actual bills will vary with usage. PRECorp’s application is on file with the Commission at its offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and at PRECorp’s offices in Sundance, Wyoming, and may be inspected by any interested person during regular business hours. Anyone desiring to file a public comment, statement, protest, intervention petition or request for a public hearing in this matter must file with the Commission in writing on or before February 3, 2014. The petition shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. If you wish to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing that you will attend, or want to make a statement, a protest or a public comment, and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, call the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications impaired persons may contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay by dialing 711. Please contact us as soon as possible to help us serve you better and please include reference to Docket No. 10014-150-CP-13.

videos collected by the American Heritage Center during eastern Wyoming’s Niobrara Oil Play in the last few years. Visit the museum before February 28th to see this great display about the oil and gas industry in Wyoming. For additional information about the exhibit or the Rockpile Museum, please call CCRM at (307) 682-5723 or visit www. rockpilemuseum.com. The Campbell County Rockpile Museum is located at 900 W. 2nd Street in Gillette, Wyoming.

Public Pulse

Campbell County Observer

January 10 - 17, 2014

Trust... But Deﬁnitely Verify Submitted by Lee H. Hamilton f all the numbers thrown at us over the course of last year, one stands out for me. I hope we can avoid repeating it this year. That number is 12. It’s the percentage of Americans in a December Quinnipiac poll who said they trust the government in Washington to do what is right most or all of the time. It’s a depressingly small number — especially compared to the 41 percent who say they “hardly ever” trust the government. This meshes with recent polls that echo a bleak truth: trust in government is at historically low levels. That’s not all, though. Americans are feeling vulnerable and highly distrustful of both government and private-sector prying. More worrisome, a few months ago an AP poll found that fewer than a third of Americans trust one another. The poll’s message is clear: our society is in the midst of a crisis in trust.

This might seem like a touchyfeely concern, but it’s not. Trust is essential to our political system and our way of life. The belief that people and institutions will do what they say they will do is the coin of the realm in our society. It is what allows people to work together — in their daily interactions with others and in their communities, legislatures and Congress. Negotiation, compromise, collegiality, and the mechanisms our complex and diverse society depends on are impossible without trust. Trust is one of the medley of virtues that have allowed our institutions to develop and prosper, along with honesty, competence, responsibility, and civility. A breakdown in trust between Congress and the executive branch invariably brings problems: the turmoil of the Vietnam War era, Watergate, Iran-Contra, our current budget travails. A society-wide lack of trust imposes

Some Interesting Facts

Dear Editor, After receiving an interesting letter from a left leaning friend I decided to review some interesting facts for him, and I decided to share them with you. I hope they will encourage you. First of all, let me remind you of a little secret. It was a belief of some very smart men back in the 18th century that believed the best form of government was capitalism, where people could compete against each other to produce the best product for the least amount of money. The person who could do this would make money and in some cases a lot of money. Is there anything inherently wrong with that? No, is the answer but liberals keep demonizing the rich just because they have simply made a lot of money. Since there are abuses by some rich people, it is also true that rich people are job creators, company creators, and even very generous, charitable givers. Now these wise founding fathers also said that the least government is the best government. The larger the government becomes the more abusive and corrupt it becomes. The more stifling it becomes to business and to entrepreneurial efforts. (Like setting up a lemonade stand on the street corner and government regulations shutting you down.) Do you get the picture? Government waste is another issue. Look at all the ‘make work’ jobs there are in government. Liberals use government as a means to bring down unemployment. The largest new employer with the 900 billion stimulus of 2008 was the federal government and Pres. Obama was so proud of all the new jobs that were created. (Go figure!) Government jobs do not produce ‘real’ growth to the economy. The constitution that our founding fathers constructed was really quite simple and very limiting. It set up very few responsibilities for our federal government; national defense, commerce, foreign policy, and law making which included enforcement and interpretation. The federal government has ‘wormed’ its way into all aspects of our lives that was never intended or envisioned or even wanted by our forefathers. Initially we had four cabinet offices; secretary of state, defense, attorney general, and commerce. Now we have twelve plus many sub cabinet offices. Every time our federal government gets involved in something invariably there is catastrophe and chaos. Now our government wants to take over health care and education (Common Core). Clearly contrary to what our constitution allows. Incidentally, the many changes that Obama is making to the Affordable Health Care law are all unconstitutional since only congress can make, change or rescind laws. The biggest problem our nation has today is lack of knowledge of our federal constitution; for instance, “separation of church and state”. Our constitution simply says that “congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of a religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” How our anti-religious people have twisted that interpretation, including our supreme court. How about the right to bear arms? The 2nd Amendment gives “the right to the people to keep and bear arms.” Why do liberals consistently want to confiscate guns? What about knives, hammers, chain saws, and ropes? They all have a checkered and sordid past and have been used for violent acts. It is actually our right to bear arms that keeps the government in check! Hitler’s first move as dictator was to confiscate firearms from the German people. Here is another thing that bugs me about the federal government; “we are doing this for the ‘common good.’” We’ll take away your rights because the ‘common good’ takes precedence! Baloney! It is always a ruse to break the law or to take away freedom.

real costs. It makes the drafting of laws and their implementation extremely difficult: government becomes more expensive because it requires more emphasis on regulations and enforcement. In fact, you could argue that we see all around us the results of our trust deficit. Government dysfunction, an economy performing below its potential, public officials’ scandals and misdeeds, trusted institutions’ willingness to skirt the law and standards of good conduct, our social safety net under attack because people mistrust recipients — all of these speak to a society struggling as trust weakens. Yet here’s a question. Do the polls match your experience? In my case, they do not. Trust still figures in my dealings with institutions and individuals, most of whom are good people trying to live a decent life and to be helpful to others. They deal with one another honorably and with care.

I’m convinced that this is because, no matter what the polls say at the moment, the habits instilled by parents, schools, and a vast number of public and private institutions do not just disappear. These habits include the experience of grappling with the challenges that representative democracy throws at us — and they serve as a reminder that we need trust in one another to make our national experiment in representative government work. As idealistic or even naive as this may sound, we need to work toward more trust among our people and between people and their government. Some new laws might help, but the challenge is more basic than law can address. Higher standards of conduct at all levels of American life must become the norm. Trust may have weakened, but most of us do not see or experience a corrupt America. Even as we have become a larger, more diverse

Letters to the Editor

year by criminal Latinos and drunk drivers. Mexico is one of the worlds’ largest economies and is considered an upper middle income country by the World Bank. They have resources to care for their poor. But what incentive do they have to do that. The border is wide open and it’s so much easier to send them across the border and have the taxpayers of the USA bear the Mexican governments’ moral duty and the financial burden that goes with it. The time for the Mexican government to step up and start taking care of its own citizens is long overdue. Long overdue, five hundred years overdue. They can tax their own people the way our citizens are taxed. And they can use a percentage of the profits from all their government owned industries to provide services for their citizens. And it is long overdue for our government to step up and put an end to this shameful practice. The Mexican government is actually formulating United States immigration policy and enforcing it because they get no resistance from our government! It makes one wonder whether the Mexican government has organized and is funding all the illegal alien amnesty groups in the U.S. Setting up these amnesty lobby groups would be the next logical step. Have any of our senators or representatives investigated as to whether the Mexican government is actually funding these groups. Who pays their salaries and rent? Are they making Mexican government funded campaign contributions to our lawmakers? The American people have a right to transparency. They have a right to know. If amnesty is granted to the millions of Mexican citizens sent here by the Mexican government, we are disavowing not only our immigration laws but our own republic and our own sovereignty. Our immigration system is not broken. Only our immigration laws are broken. Our immigration laws were written specifically to allow just so many in and keep the rest out. Just because any person from anywhere in the world cannot just walk across the border and demand citizenship and the vote doesn’t mean the system is broken. It just means they broke the law and must turn around and go home, show some respect to the United States and its people. And start working to make their own country better. The people of the United States do not have a copyright on their constitution. We will share it with any country on earth who wants to establish it in their own country. We the people of the United States of Mexico hold these truths to self-evident..... ........... It’s theirs for the taking. What a difference it would have made if all those who have come across the border illegally and all those who are manning their posts at all the illegal alien lobby groups had stayed home and worked to make their country a better place for all Mexican citizens. There are causes worth dying for but dying in the hot desert is not one of them. If you’re going to die, die in your own country, standing on your own soil, waving your own flag, petitioning your own government, fighting for your own country. We can no longer call this country a republic, a nation of laws, if our government itself refuses to obey and enforce our laws. That is unless we put the word banana in front of it. This once great sovereign nation unable (or unwilling) to protect its citizens, its economy and its sovereignty. Sad. Sad. Sad. Addie Blake

We who know better must work to preserve our hard earned freedoms. We must not allow government to take over any more of our private industry. Private industry, private enterprise, entrepreneurship is our only hope. Be it called corporations, big business, mom and pop business, small business, or Wall Street it is still our only hope. Government is our enemy; it wants to control and enslave us. Let’s look for local men and women who want to undo laws, undo agencies, undo regulations, undo agencies in Gillette, in Campbell County, and in Wyoming, then in the nation. It can be done, it was turned around in Oklahoma by 500 people. We can do it here in Wyoming with 300 people. We are well on our way; ﬁrst comes ‘Common Core’, then Obamacare, then the IRS, the FDA, NSA, NEA, BLM, Ag Dept., EPA, Forest SVC, etc. Well, you get the idea. It all starts with one person willing to do his or her part in becoming informed with local issues be it city council or school board. I have hope that informed, intelligent, diligent people can right this ship and make America the proud nation it once was. Donald A. Resset

It’s Time for Mexico to Take Care of its Own

Dear Editor, Mexicos’ Foreign Ministry released a comic book in 2004. They called it A Guide for the Mexican Migrant. It is a detailed how-to manual for illegal aliens. It includes (a) safe ways to cross Mexicos’ northern border illegally, (b) a primer of illegal aliens rights in the U.S. and (c) advice on living illegally under the radar in the U.S. It lists 22 Mexican Consulate locations and phone numbers in the U.S. and contact numbers for 23 U.S. major cities, Atlanta and other large cities. Mexican Consulates in the U.S. provide a matricula consular ID card as documentation for applicants. Among other things, the matricula card can be used to board a plane in the U.S. By January 2005, according to the Mexico City newspaper Universal, 4.5 million Mexicans had matricula consular IDs that were accepted in 386 cities, 164 counties and 338 ﬁnancial institutions in the U.S. and Mexicos’ stated goal was to have issued 6 million by that years end. In 2005, ten states in the U.S. accepted the matricula consular as valid ID for issuing an American driver’s license to replace the matricula as ID. Matriculas are so easy to get, it’s common for American police to see individuals that have several of them in different names. This tells the American people exactly why there is such a huge illegal alien problem in the United States. Why would a government encourage its citizens to leave their home country and enter their neighboring country illegally? Why would that government make the effort to print all the information their citizens need to do this successfully. Think about it. Mexicans in the United States whether illegal or legal, send 35 billion dollars annually to Mexico. In ten years that’s 350 billion dollars, one third of a trillion. In another ten years it’s 700 billion dollars, two thirds of a trillion. In another ten years it’s over a trillion dollars. One trillion dollars in ten year installments sucked right out of the economy of the USA and sent straight into the Mexican economy. And the Mexican government didn’t have to lift a ﬁnger or spend one penny in internal investment in their country to get the $1,000,000,000,000. Hand ‘em the instruction book and send ‘em across the border and wait for the dough to start rolling in. This doesn’t even touch on the tremendous amount of money Americans spend on Latinos every year and the crime suffered by U.S. citizens. Cash strapped states spending billions of dollars that has to be borrowed on citizens of Mexico and Latin America for jails and welfare. Thousands and thousands of innocent American citizens murdered and maimed every

For Hillary, Ends Justify Means

Dear Editor, When campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008, Hillary Clinton claimed to have dodged snipers’ bullets on the tarmac at Tuzla, Bosnia, when on an ofﬁcial visit as ﬁrst lady in 1996. When the claim was quickly revealed as a baldfaced lie, her acolytes de-

nation, a sense of community remains crucially important to make this country safe and secure for ourselves and our children. We cannot take for granted our success at self-government over the centuries: the only invisible hand guiding and preserving our institutions is our collective will. Events in recent years have given us plenty of reason to be distrustful. Clearly, healthy skepticism is warranted in the wake of the NSA revelations, the problems with the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, and other evidence of both government and corporate misbehavior. In the end, however, “trust but verify” is still the golden standard. Our ability to function and move forward as a society rests on trust. Think about it. 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.

fended her by saying that she had been exhausted (as if to say tired people always engage in confabulation). To my knowledge, not a single prominent supporter deserted Mrs. Clinton’s campaign when the lying was exposed. Perhaps we can understand this if we recall that one of the signal beliefs of the liberal catechism is that the ends justify the means. Thus, lying in pursuit of the presidential nomination or in the wake of the Benghazi atrocities becomes acceptable to the liberal mind. The New York Times is the most prominent journalistic voice of liberalism. We should not be surprised if it uses its considerable inﬂuence as a means to a liberal end: the scouring of Mrs. Clinton’s record in preparation for another presidential effort. PAUL BLOUSTEIN

‘Fair Tax’ Would Cost More

Dear Editor, The “Fair Tax” is a fraud. We need a 10-percent “Tithe Tax” instead. The Fair Tax is just more wealth redistribution, and it is a financial scam. It’s advertised as being “more progressive,” which means it will actually pay the working poor far more than what they would pay in the first place and will give them free Social Security and Medicare. The prebate isn’t a refund of Fair Tax paid, it is a new $600 billion entitlement. The Fair Tax is a 40 percent to 70 percent sales tax that would spark a taxpayer rebellion and destroy our economy. It also contains several hidden taxes. For example, an additional 12-percent-plus is hidden by having federal and state or local governments pay it, and the new IRS that would come along with it could well be far more invasive than today’s IRS. Seniors would start to pay for Social Security and Medicare again, with some even paying a second and third tax on earnings. Many middle-class seniors would pay more Fair Tax than income tax. Instead, we need a flat income tax. This would have no deductions, exemptions or credits. It would be business income taxed to owners on a simple basis. I urge readers to call their representatives in Congress and let them know this is what they want. STEPHEN C. ELDRIDGE

The War on Babies

Dear Editor, Three cheers for the Republicans who will stand up for life (“Republicans set to deliver big statement on abortion,” Web, Jan. 5). The Democrats, of course, will accuse Republicans of waging a war on women, one of the most deceitful pieces of propaganda ever conceived against pro-life Republicans by pro-abortion Democrats. They accuse Republicans of waging a war on women because Republicans try to keep women from aborting their babies, half of whom are probably baby girls who would have grown up to be women. Republicans are also trying to prevent women from becoming killers via the use of chemicals such as the morning-after pill, or accomplices when they deliver their babies to the abortion facility. The “war on women” is actually a war on babies, which was ofﬁcially declared by the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision of 1973. That decision authorizes each pregnant woman to choose life or death for the innocent, helpless baby in her womb. So far the casualties are babies — about 54 million of them — and women. Although the federal government has legalized the killing of unborn babies, God hasn’t. In Exodus 21:22-24, He sets the punishment of “life for life, eye for eye” for anyone killing or injuring a baby in the womb. Pray that the “pro-choice” contingent will repent and ask God’s forgiveness before Judgment Day comes. ROBERT BOUDREAUX

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Medical Marijuana in Wyoming? By Glenn Woods

suppose those living close to the Colorado border can smell the smoke by now. High times in the Mile High City. I’m sure you’ve heard all those jokes by now. So now Colorado has both medical marijuana and legalized over-thecounter marijuana. This should be an interesting experiment. Montana, to our north, also has medical marijuana. So that means that Wyoming is sort of caught in the middle. There are those who have argued that Wyoming should take the next step toward medical marijuana, since it is now on both sides of us. But I see that as a weak argument. If we are going to legalize the stuff in Wyoming in any way, shape, or form, we should spend some time watching the states that have medical marijuana to see what the results have been. The purpose of this article is not to examine if medical marijuana is a viable alternative drug or not. My purpose here is to examine the impact that passing such laws have on society. We ﬁrst must understand that we are talking about two different things here. Medical marijuana and the full legalization of small amounts of recreational

marijuana are two different topics. As for the states that have passed medical marijuana laws, we have seen a lot of bad results. Suddenly, more “dispensaries” pop up than there are people who actually need a dose. No big surprise here: People will ﬁnd a way to play the system to get what they want. Telling pot smokers that they can get their pot legally if they can ﬁnd the right doctor and come up with a good excuse as to why they need the stuff means that they will look for just such a doctor and search for any excuse that works. As we look at the states and the cities that have allowed medical marijuana we see that there are more doctors’ prescriptions being handed out than there are people who actually have a condition that would warrant the need for medical marijuana, by far. These abuses have happened in every state that has passed a medical marijuana law. So, in effect, what has happened is that those who were buying illegally have found a way to get around the law and purchase marijuana legally - though, not ethically. So, all that has happened is that we have pushed a behavior that was underground toward the medical

profession. I have to say that I can’t see how that is a good idea. Is this what we want for Wyoming? Think about it, because this is what is happening in every state that has medical marijuana. So we can safely assume that it will happen here too. So what about just legalizing marijuana altogether and just forget the medical marijuana argument? For those who want to make that case, I think you have a better idea. For the record, I’ve never done any drugs of any sort

at any time in my life. Having said that, I think that legalizing marijuana altogether makes sense. I only say that because the war on pot has been and is a complete failure. Let’s face it, anyone who wants some can get some anytime and almost anywhere they want. This nation has spent billions trying to stop people from growing, transporting, possession, using, and so on - with zero result. I’d go so far as to suggest that the prohibition on the recreational use of marijuana

has gone worse than the prohibition of liquor back in the 20s. I’ve heard the arguments about people “toking” and driving and being stoned at work. To that my argument is, “It is already happening and the law has been completely ineffective at stopping it.” Someone who is pulled over for drinking and driving can be pulled over for toking and driving. We will not need any news laws. Those laws are on the books right now. If you worry about high school kids getting high,

get real. When has that not been happening? Certainly, not in your life-time. If it sounds to you like I am throwing in the towel on pot prohibition, I am. Why continue to spend billions of dollars trying to enforce something that we have never been able to enforce? At least, by legalizing it entirely, we are not pushing criminal activity on the medical industry. They have enough to deal with, as it is. Let’s leave them out of it.

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Wyoming to EPA: Place Tribal Boundary Decision on Hold and Reconsider

In a petition to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ﬁled today, the State of Wyoming, through the Attorney General, says the EPA used incomplete facts and faulty legal conclusions when making its decision to change existing law and alter the boundary of the State and the Wind River Reservation (WRR). The State’s petition asks the agency to reconsider and also stay any implementation of its December decision revising the WRR boundary. “I understand that the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes have a different opinion about the Wind River Reservation Boundary. My deep concern is about an administrative agency of the federal government altering a state’s boundary and going against over 100 years of history and law. This should be a concern to all citizens because, if the EPA can unilaterally take land

away from a state, where will it stop?” Governor Matt Mead said. “I want to thank the Attorney General and his staff for acting with urgency and preparing a thorough review of the historical record. This analysis shows how flawed the EPA was in its legal justification for its decision. The federal government clearly had a predetermined outcome it sought to uphold.” The Attorney General’s petition shows that, in conjunction with the Tribes, Congress diminished the Wind River Reservation in 1905. Given the fundamentally flawed process and decision and the likelihood of irreparable harm, the EPA should put a hold on its decision and reopen its process to incorporate all of the available evidence, give interested parties an opportunity to respond to the facts and arguments and complete its review in a transparent

manner. The State has also asked the EPA to stay its decision until a final judicial decision has been issued. “It is crucial that the EPA stay its decision. We need certainty while this is reviewed by the EPA and while Wyoming continues to prepare a legal challenge to this decision as well. This is too important and too flawed a decision not to pursue every avenue possible,” Governor Mead said. The State of Wyoming has submitted over 22,000 pages of exhibits and affidavits in support of its petition. The State’s petition for reconsideration, motion for stay and the supporting documents are available online on the Attorney General’s website at: http://attorneygeneral. state.wy.us/.

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Conservation, Animal Welfare Groups to Forest Service: Reject Prairie Dog Poisonings on Thunder Basin onservation and animal welfare organizations have joined forces to submit written comments urging the U.S. Forest Service to consider an alternative plan to poison prairie dog colonies on Wyoming’s Thunder Basin National Grassland within ¼ mile of private or state land. The Humane Society of the United States, Biodiversity Conservation Alli-

ance, Defenders of Wildlife, WildEarth Guardians and others are leaders in this initiative that would save an estimated 16,000 prairie dogs. In 2009, after years of planning and public input, ofﬁcials set aside 85,000 acres in the Thunder Basin National Grassland as an area where prairie dogs would be protected from poisons and shooting. Today, this area contains the

best prairie dog habitat on any National Grassland in America, but the U.S. Forest Service’s proposed plan would shrink this protected area by 22,000 acres. Lindsey Sterling Krank, director of the Prairie Dog Coalition of The HSUS stated, “The Forest Service has to ﬁnd a non-lethal and humane way to manage prairie dogs on Thunder Basin rather than spending taxpayer dollars on poison.

The public and our nation’s wildlife deserve better.” The proposed use of anticoagulant poisons on federal lands to kill prairie dogs will also impact wildlife that consume poisoned prairie dogs, including hawks, eagles, badgers and foxes. Death from such poisons is often a slow, painful process. Furthermore, moving forward with poisoning prairie dogs on Thunder Basin will result in another post-

ponement of the reintroduction of the endangered black-footed ferret to one of America’s best remaining habitats for the species. Humane, non-lethal ways to manage prairie dogs along Thunder Basin’s boundary include building vegetative barriers to deter prairie dogs from expanding onto neighboring lands, and when necessary, relocating prairie dog colonies from boundary areas to

protected areas far from private lands. Other alternatives may be available to the Forest Service, including incentive packages for neighboring landowners. Taylor Jones, endangered species advocate for WildEarth Guardians said, “These dangerous poisons shouldn’t be used anywhere, much less in one of our last best grasslands.”

House Committee Gathers Testimony for Cindy Hill Investigation Submitted by Gregory Nickerson – wyoﬁle.com A Wyoming House of Representatives committee is conducting three days of hearings in Cheyenne this week to learn more about some of the key allegations against Cindy Hill, the Superintendent of Public Instruction who the legislature removed from direct management of the State Department of Education last January. The purpose of the hearings is to gather sworn testimony about potential misconduct and mismanagement of funds under Hill’s leadership. This information could be used if the House decides to pursue impeachment proceedings. Last spring, Gov. Matt Mead solicited a report detailing how the Department of Education was run under Hill. This report, written by Rawlins attorney Cathy MacPherson and supported by a state appropriation of $150,000, summarized accounts of events from Department of Education employees who volunteered to participate in the investigation. The report was not charged to

draw a conclusion about whether or not Hill’s staff participated in illegal activities. Also in the spring, 43 of the 60 House members voted to form a select investigative committee to look further into the issues described in the MacPherson report. Rep. Thomas E. Lubnau (RGillette) House Speaker Rep. Thomas E. Lubnau (R-Gillette) “The last legacy I wanted to leave as a leader was running an investigation of an elected ofﬁcial,” House Speaker Rep. Tom Lubnau (R-Gillette) told WyoFile, “but sometimes the burdens of leadership (require you to do things) you don’t want to do but you feel obligated to do by virtue of your position.” Following a series of meetings over the summer, the committee focused its investigation on allegations of possible misuse of state funds and a variety of personnel issues at the Department of Education. Speciﬁcally, the committee cited potential problems with

the use of funds for a reading tutor program in Fremont County School District 38, along with potential misuse of funds for the state plane. Other complaints included improper hiring processes that favored Shannon Anderson, the daughter of one of Hill’s key advisors, Sheryl Lain. In a letter dated October 22, Superintendent Hill wrote to Speaker Lubnau that the MacPherson report could not be considered “testimony” because it represented only summaries of interviews, not a verbatim transcript. “To that end, I recommend that each person who spoke with Ms. MacPherson be given the opportunity under oath to afﬁrm, modify, or retract the unsworn statements being attributed to them,” Hill wrote. “Only then can your committees proceed with the level of clarity and integrity that this process demands.” In a November 18 meeting the committee listed the key issues of interest and moved to seek sworn testimony from witnesses under oath that would verify claims

made in the MacPherson report. Subsequently, Hill sent an open letter to legislators on December 16, expressing concern that the committee had not formally identified the issues under investigation. While the committee discussed those issues in its public November 18 meeting, Hill requested that Lubnau provide a written notice of the issues and evidence of wrongdoing. “I have repeatedly asked to be advised of what the ‘issues’ are and to be allowed to review any supporting documentation. As of the writing of this letter, I have not been provided either,” Hill wrote to legislators. “I am confident that if I am made aware of the issues, my staff and I would quickly and efficiently resolve any concerns.” The committee rejected an open records request from Hill in a November 21 letter from special counsel Bruce Salzburg, former Wyoming Attorney General from 2007 to 2011. Salzburg advised Hill that open investigations and communications between legisla-

tors are not subject to Wyoming’s public records law. The legislature had previously authorized spending up to $100,000 to retain Salzburg and his assistants as special counsel to the investigative committee. The investigative committee hearings from January 6 to 8 will be streamed online for the public. The rules for the hearing and the names of witnesses and potential topics of questioning are listed in the agenda, which can be found here. “These people aren’t politicians and they don’t have political agendas, and I think it is important that all of us pay attention to what they have to say about operations at the Department of Education,” Rep. Lubnau told WyoFile. Superintendent Hill will be among the witnesses questioned. “I have nothing to hide, and I think you and I can agree that this process needs to be brought to a completion,” Hill wrote to legislators last month.

Rebuttal: Superintendent Hill’s Open Letter to Wyo House Committee Dear Legislator, I have recently had the opportunity to visit with many of you. A question I often am asked is “How are things going with the investigative committee?” Although I have not been permitted to be as involved in the work of the committee as I had hoped, I want to share the information that I do have. To that end, I have outlined a few questions that I am commonly asked, followed by information I have related to each of those questions. For your information, I am also attaching copies of all my correspondence related to this investigation. I hope this will help you understand what has been going on and will be used as reference as you discuss this work with fellow legislators and respond to questions from constituents. 1. How much is this costing us? Let me tell you what I know: • In 2012, the legislature approved $250,000 to be paid to a “liaison.” This money was used to collect information and prepare a report which ultimately became one of the justiﬁcations for SF104. My staff’s timely response to that report provided approximately 500 pages of facts refuting each point in the “liaison” report. • You will recall that after passage of SF104 and my announcement to run for governor, the budget bill included a footnote appropriating $150,000 to fund an investigation of my actions as Wyoming Superintendent. Cathy MacPherson was hired, a team was assembled, and the “MacPherson Report” was drafted. • An additional $250,000 was provided to the Department of Audit to conduct an independent audit of the WDE as deemed necessary by the Governor. The

purpose of this audit was to examine issues relating to the transfer of duties pursuant to SF104. I do not know if this audit was ever performed. • On July 12, the Management Council was told it needed to approve $110,000 for the creation and work of a select investigative committee and its subcommittees to conduct additional investigations. At that time it was expected the work would be completed by September 30. • On October 15, the Management Council approved another $100,000 to hire counsel and other special contractors for the select investigative committee through the end of the year. The total appropriated, so far, seems to be $860,000. This amount does not include the countless hours spent by state employees, legislative staff, and others. My staff and the staff at the WDE have been required to direct significant time and energy to interviews, preparing and producing documents, and focusing on these investigations. Also, I understand that attorneys from the AG’s office have been actively engaged in these investigations, and it has been reported that there are five LSO attorneys currently working fulltime on this investigation. It has been, and continues to be, a distraction for all of us from other important work. 2. Has the work been completed or is it near completion? Unfortunately, I have no help for you on this point. I can tell you what I know: • Both my staff and I have cooperated fully when requested, providing all documents and information requested. We have been completely forthcoming and transparent. • If you review my correspondence with Speaker Lubnau, you will see that

held in Buffalo and was not streamed on the web. Nevertheless, all three subcommittees reported on work they had been doing – presumably in private. The whole committee has met twice. Both times, the committee spent the bulk of the time in executive session. • Despite multiple requests, Speaker Lubnau has refused to provide notice of the claims or copies of any supporting documents. • I have offered on a number of occasions to make myself and my staff available to answer any questions the committee might have. Although I do not know what questions might exist, I am conﬁdent that we have answers. My offers have continually been rejected or ignored. • Recently I learned that the lawyers hired by the committee will be meeting

he initially referred to a “myriad” of “documented” complaints. Recently, he was quoted as saying that there are now only a “handful” of issues remaining. I have repeatedly asked to be advised of what the “issues” are and to be allowed to review any supporting documentation. As of the writing of this letter, I have not been provided either. I am confident that if I am made aware of the issues, my staff and I would quickly and efficiently resolve any concerns. 3. Where are the substantive issues that justify the huge allocation of state resources? I often hear said, “Surely, all this money spent on investigations has produced evidence of some wrongdoing?” They ask, “Where is the smoking gun?” For months, the investigators have had full access to all documents and personnel of my office and the WDE. As I indicated above, despite multiple requests, I have not been told what the specific allegations are, nor have I been provided any documented evidence of wrongdoing. We must stop relying on hushed-tone conversations where rumor, innuendo, and suspicion prevail. We all deserve to be told what this is about and shown real evidence.

with witnesses in preparation for their testimony in future meetings. I was informed these meeting would be conducted privately. Concerned about the integrity of the process, I asked to be allowed to be present at those meetings, or that the meetings be recorded in some fashion. My requests were denied. I suggest that you are entitled to know the answers to the questions raised above. Your neighbors and friends will be asking these questions and they deserve to know how and why the money is being spent. If you have additional questions or concerns I am happy to meet with you to discuss them. I have nothing to hide, and I think you and I can agree that this process needs to be brought to a completion. Thanks again for considering these questions. For

those of you who follow up, I thank you on behalf of the people of Wyoming who expect – and deserve – answers. Sincerely, Cindy Hill Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Is the Word “Rebel” a Bad Thing? By Nicholas DeLaat

ver the course of the holidays I have refrained from writing editorials, as you may have noticed. Partly, this is because I believe that two weeks out of the year can be reserved for celebrating a momentous event for me and my fellow Christians, instead of babbling on about the horrific games played in politics under the guise of ‘for the people.’ Over the holidays however, I had the opportunity to meet many new people, either in-person, on the telephone, or just by hearing second hand comments about our paper. Many referred to this newspaper as the “rebel” paper. I took it as a compliment. We have been called that before, and I was proud to write about it in our Fourth of July edition. One thing most people don’t understand is that the print industry nation-wide is failing. Local daily papers are too expensive to run (most will go out of business soon) and as a result, they are cranking up their advertising prices while reporting on unethical news just to beat the Radio/TV/ Internet competition. The best businesses currently in the print industry are weekly newspapers, where you read articles that you can’t find on the web, radio, TV, or in the daily papers that print mostly associated press articles. For our newspaper to succeed, we have taken a completely positive local base, while still having those two or so pages of the political content that I want to see. Understand, in the words of Benjamin Franklin, “The only citizens who have the freedom of the press are those who own one.” Though eighteen pages may be positive, informational, and for everyone in our great community; I will admit that our Public Pulse section has my slant (except, of course, for letters to the editor). But people, especially in this day in age, are afraid to stir the pot. With NSA spying on citizens, the Patriot Act, the Executive Branch’s unconstitutional rules and regulations, a Federal Legislature driven by narcissism, and State Legislatures that are too cowardly to stand up to the Federal fiasco, it seems to me that we need a little reminder of our roots. Below are some excerpts from speeches and documents that should serve as a reminder that we come from rebel blood, and that the freedom of an individual American is more important than any social will set forth by any government.

President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address

Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged

in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

Declaration of Independence

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.-That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

impels to war the government contrary to the best calculations of policy. The government sometimes participates in the national propensity, and adopts through passion what reason would reject. At other times it makes the animosity of the nation subservient to projects of hostility, instigated by pride, ambition, and other sinister and pernicious motives. The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of nations has been the victim.

James Monroe’s State of the Union address

as well as by interest, will be proportionably strengthened as they are better informed of the real state of public affairs, especially in difﬁcult conjunctures. It is by such knowledge that local prejudices and jealousies are surmounted, and that a national policy extending its fostering care and protection to all the great interests of our Union, is formed and steadily adhered to. A precise knowledge of our relations with foreign powers as respects our negotiations and transac-

The people being with us exclusively the sovereign, it is indispensable that full information be laid before them on all important subjects, to enable them to exercise that high power with complete effect. If kept in the dark, they must be incompetent to it. We are all liable to error, and those who are engaged in the management of public affairs are more subject to excitement and to be led astray by their particular interests and passions than the great body of our constituents, who, living at home in the pursuit of their ordinary avocations, are calm but deeply interested spectators of events and of the conduct of those who are parties to them. To the people every department of the Government and every individual in each are responsible, and the more full their information the better they can judge of the wisdom of the policy pursued and of the conduct of each in regard to it. From their dispassionate judgment much aid may always be obtained, while their approbation will form the greatest incentive and most gratifying reward for virtuous actions, and the dread of their censure the best security against the abuse of their conﬁdence. Their interests in all vital questions are the same, and the bond, by sentiment

tions with each is thought to be particularly necessary. Equally necessary is it that we should form a just estimate of our resources, revenue, and progress in every kind of improvement connected with the national prosperity and public defense. It is by rendering justice to other nations that we may expect it from them. It is by our ability to resent injuries and redress wrongs that we may avoid them.

Washington’s speech 1783

the name of our common country, as you value your own sacred honor, as you respect the rights of humanity, and as you regard the military and national character of America, to express your utmost horror and detestation of the man who wishes, under any specious pretenses, to overturn the liberties of our country, and who wickedly attempts to open the ﬂoodgates of civil discord and deluge our rising empire in blood.

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Hence frequent collisions, obstinate, envenomed, and bloody contests. The nation prompted by ill will and resentment sometimes

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City of Gillette Finance Division Receives Certificate of Achievement t the Tuesday, January 7th, City Council meeting, the City of Gillette’s Finance Division was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of

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The Other Livestock Boom By Jeff Morrison

n the 1850s, mountain man, guide and entrepreneur, Jim Bridger, put together a small herd of sheep that he pastured near his trading post in southwestern Wyoming. At the time, he probably didn’t know that it would be the first herd among thousands that eventually permeated what would become the Cowboy State from border to border. Nor could he have foreseen how controversial those docile creatures would be when they arrived, or the violence and bloodshed their very presence would cause. Emigrants moving to the west coast in the 1840s and 50s established the first flocks in California and Oregon. It was from these herds along the west coast that the migration of sheep spread eastward, back along the trail that was used to herd their ancestors west. Unlike the veritable flood of Texas longhorn cattle that announced the great cattle boom of the 1880s, the sheep boom in Wyoming was a slow moving wave that expanded and contracted with the changes in range conditions and market prices from year to year. In northeast Wyoming, sheep were particularly late in arriving. The first large flock was brought into the Powder River Basin by D. A. Kingsbury in 1883, and another shortly thereafter by George Beck. By this time, herds had already been established in the Salt Creek area and later to the Douglas area with the arrival of the railroad. As was the case of their cattle ranching colleagues, these early flockmasters suffered a severe setback during the winter of 188687. Called the “Great Die Up”, thousands upon thousands of herd animals, unable to forage in the deep, frozen snow, died of starvation and thirst, or else drifted before the wind until they came up short at a fenceline or some other obstacle and were trampled down and suffocated by the press of animals behind them. But while the worst winter known to Wyoming crippled the cattle industry and effectively put an end to the cattle boom, the sheep boom was just getting warmed up. More and more sheepherders arrived to the area, trailing flocks of up to 3,000 or more woolies to take advantage of the open range that was now missing several thousand head of cattle. Buffalo quickly became a hub for the sheep industry in the Powder River region. Kingsbury, Beck, and the several flockmasters who followed them into the western Powder River country in the 1890s and early 1900s used a style of range management introduced to the West by the Basque sheepherders of northern Spain and southwestern France, called transhumance – the practice of wintering flocks in the low country and trailing them into the mountains during the summer months. A sheepherder lived with the flock and moved them to fresh grass as the range conditions required.

A lone herder, assisted by a trained sheep dog, could manage flocks of 3,000 or more, requiring additional assistance only during lambing, docking of shearing. The herder might be the sole owner of the flock or else be employed by a flockmaster, who might employ several herders and own several flocks of sheep, scattered all over the open range. Thus it was not unheard of for a large sheep outfit to have flocks scattered from Texas to the Canadian border. Just as the sheep industry followed the arrival of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad into the North Platte Valley, a similar influx of new herds cropped up along the Burlington route through Weston, Crook, Sheridan and what would later become Campbell Counties. One of the first structures built in the new community of Gillette in 1891 was a large wool warehouse set on pilings north of the railroad tracks just west of Brooks Avenue, which stood for 90 years before it was torn down. Other communities that served as supply depots and shipping points for the newest livestock boom were: Moorcroft, Newcastle, Thornton (now a ghost town) and Marino – better known today as Upton. As wool and lamb prices increased in the dawn of the 20th century, the sheep population in northeast Wyoming exploded, and with it the demand grew for more sheepherders. French and Spanish Basque immigrants had been heavily involved in the evolution of the sheep industry of the American West. Economic conditions in Europe drove the migration of younger sons, who did not stand to inherit the family flocks, to seek their fortunes overseas. Many found their way to America where their particular flair for tending sheep made them a highly sought-after commodity by flockmasters. Most Basque sheepherders preferred to take their pay in sheep, which they mixed with their employer’s flock until they had enough animals to break out on their own. They in turn would send to the old-country for a replacement herder and the cycle would repeat itself. By the early 1900s Basque sheepherders were arriving in the Powder River Basin. Several factors contributed to the inevitable conflict between cattlemen and sheepmen. A common misconception among cattle raisers was that sheep ruined the range for cattle. Although not true, it did not help the sheepmen’s cause that sheep could (and did) overgraze and trample grass when a large herd was concentrated into a small area, such as when being trailed from winter grounds to the mountains. Competition for water was another major bone of contention that led to another erroneous claim that cattle would not drink from a pond or stream that sheep had drunk from. Still fresh in the memories of the cattlemen was the over-stocking and overgrazing that occurred in the years lead-

ing up to the vicious winter of 1886 and greatly contributed to the horrendous stock-loss that resulted. From their perspective it seemed likely that the booming sheep business was bent on following the path of the foolish Cattle Barons twenty years earlier. Warnings to the sheep companies were issued. Then the cattlemen established arbitrary “deadlines” that sheepherders and their flocks were not to cross. Finally, when the herders either ignored the deadlines or found it impossible to avoid, full blown violence resulted. These encounters were mainly a one-sided affair. There was little that a lone sheepherder could do to stop a raid by five or six gun-wielding cowboys. If they were kind, the cowboys would tie the herder up, shoot his dog, burn the sheep wagon, and club the flock to death or run them off a convenient cliff. If they weren’t kind, they shot the herder and set fire to the dog as well as the wagon. At least one flock owner refused to take the losses without a fight. The Empire Sheep Company, established near Moorcroft in 1899, by Silas Guthrie and partners, was one of the largest sheep operations in northeast Wyoming. Empire flocks ranged from Broadus Montana down to the Douglas area. Like many sheepmen before him, Guthrie received a written warning not to put herds

into the open range between Moorcroft and Sundance. Guthrie, and his partner, Rodney King, refused to be bullied. After one of his herders was shot, sheep killed, several wagons and one house burned, Guthrie and King put out a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. They also enlisted the aid of a range detective who eventually came up the names of the culprits. Guthrie, who was also a lawyer, sued them, and won a substantial settlement after a lengthy court battle. Violence and vandalism against the Empire Sheep Company ended. The range war came to a violent end in Wyoming after the conviction of ﬁve cattlemen for their participation in the Spring Creek Raid near Ten Sleep Wyoming. During the night of April 2, 1909, seven men attacked the sheep camp of Joe Allemand, killing him and two others. Even the most hardened cattleman was appalled by the murders. By this time, it was becoming hard to tell the sheepherders from the cattlemen. More and more cattlemen were seeing the wisdom of owning sheep as well as cattle to take full advantage of ﬂuctuating livestock markets. This required fencing to better manage both cattle and sheep, which minimized the need for close supervision. By 1910 the numbers of sheep in Wyoming had reached a ze-

nith of nearly 7 million animals. Although open range herding continued well into the mid 20th century, and still continues in a limited fashion in the summer pastures of the Big Horns, the Taylor Grazing Act of 1934 spelled a drastic change in the industry. Land ownership and grazing permits were prerequisites for grazing animals on public lands. This meant that the ﬂock owner had to actually own land, and could not subsist on free grazing alone. Even with this change Wyoming remained a leader in sheep industry of the United States for many years. The sheep boom faded as slowly as it climbed, but eventually it did fade. The scales that balance market prices against production costs have tipped in the wrong direction, leaving a shell of the once vibrant industry. The three-story shearing barns have dry-rotted and collapsed. The stone cairns known as “sheepherder monuments” have mostly fallen down. Sheep wagons have become museum pieces. But every July, in Buffalo Wyoming, the North American Basque Organization pays tribute to the bygone hey-day of the sheep industry and the culture of the people who so greatly contributed to its success in northeast Wyoming.

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Ryan Jordan and Ian Bullard. Stratton Kohr and Bryson Apodaca scored goals late in the game. The second game was closer with a 4 - 1 win. Gillette’s leading scorer was Braxton Bundy with two goals. The other two goals were put in by Jace Greff and Ian Bullard. The Gillette White team wanted to get the most out of their trip to Cheyenne, so they played another two games. This time it was the Capitals Gold team handing the Wild a 9 - 8 lose. Gillette had a third period lead

of 8 - 6 before the Capitals Christian Robarge scored all of the ﬁnal three goals. In this game, White was led by Braxton Bundy again with four goals. Close behind him was Ian Bullard with two. Getting on the board were Davin Doll and Conner Conzelman. In the second game the Wild Defense shut down the Gold team to get a 5 - 1 win. The scoring was spread out with Degan Geis, Davin Doll, Jace Greff, Ian Bullard, and Stratton Kohr getting one goal each.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 -Eagles 9th Basketball at Sheridan 4 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. -Lady Eagles 9th Basketball at home vs. Sheridan 4 p.m. -Warriors 9th Basketball at Kelly Walsh 4 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. -Lady Warriors 9th Basketball at home vs. Kelly Walsh 4 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 -Pronghorn Men’s Basketball at Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs, WY 7:30 p.m. -Pronghorn Women’s Basketball at Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs, WY 5:30 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014 -Eagles 9th Basketball at home vs. Rapid City Stevens 4 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. -Panthers Jr. High Basketball at home vs. Twin Spruce 4 p.m./ 5 p.m. -Warriors 9th Basketball at Buffalo 4 p.m. -Warrior 7th /8th B Basketball at Wright 4 p.m. / 5 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2014 -Camel Basketball (SO/JV/V) at Rapid City Central 4 p.m. / 5:45 p.m. / 7:30 p.m. -Lady Camel Basketball (SO/JV/V) at home vs. Rapid City Central 4 p.m. / 5:45 p.m. / 7:30 p.m. -Camel Swimming(SO/JV/V) at Rapid City Central 4 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. / 7 p.m. -Camels Wrestling (V) at Cowboy Invite in Miles City, MT -Lady Eagles 9th Basketball at home vs. Cheyenne Central 4 p.m. -Lady Eagles 9th Basketball at home for Conference Tournament 6 p.m.

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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.

Toys (ATV’s Boats, Etc.) 1981 Harley Davidson FXBSturgis, 1st dual-belt drive to commemorate Hill-Climb @ Sturgis, Jack-Pine Gypsies rally started in ‘41, 50th anniversary model. 12K on straight-up original paint, new Moetzler’s driven-by beefed Shovel, 102hp at wheel. Perfect in every aspect, serious inquiries only, loan is $15K and value of over 25K. Ben 680.7464, 3-other older bikes and this has to go to the right person! Free 2008 Honda CBR1000RR. Wonderful bike. Runs Perfectly. I hate that I have to part with it but it’s time for me to do other things. Oil has been changed Regularly. Paint is in excellent condition. ery few mods done to it. I just gae it a K and N Air Filter and Oil Filter, and mode the license plate farther under the back seat email(pakerjackie@yahoo. com) if interested International Tractor 300 Utility For Sale. $2000 Artic Cat 4X4 2001For Sale. $2000 Call Bill 307 - 660 – 8563. Chopper - Custom built frame, s&s engine, carb, etc. 80ci. Evolution engine. Wide glide front end. Low. Torn apart down to frame. Have all parts, could be built in two days with under $200.00. Asking $5,500 or best offer. Price:$5,500obo. Contact: 307-670-2733

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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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07’ Prowler 5th wheel. 2slides. 32ft with extras. Call 307-672-8766 1994 Southwind by Fleetwood 34 foot Class A Coach Rear Engine Turbo Diesel Cummins, 230 HP, Motor Home in good condition. 180,000 miles on original Cummins Diesel 33H Engine. Three captain’s chairs including driver. Couch makes into a full bed. Full kitchen, stove with oven, microwave. Dining area. Propane or electric refrigerator/ freezer. Lots of storage. Rear bedroom with queen bed. Bathroom with shower. Dish portable satellite TV setup and small ﬂatscreen TV goes with it. Trailer receiver hitch. Lost my husband in December and don’t have any use for it. Would like to sell fast. Make me an offer. 307 682 4808. sue.wallis52@gmail. com http://wyoming.craigslist.org/rvs/3965643910. html Minnows, crawlers, leeches, ﬁshing tackle, boating and camping supplies. Fully furnished cabin rentals, 50 Amp Full Hookup RV sites 5 minutes from Keyhole Reservoir in Pine Haven. Empire Guesthouse & RV Park 307756-3454. www.empireguesthouse.com

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2013 Custom Harley Hardtail Bobber all new $9,500. Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 2010 Polaris 550 eps with less than 100 miles, books for $8,000. make and offer. Call Steve Terry at 307-2992992 16ft Sea Nymph Fishing Boat, 50 hp outboard Merc, trolling motor, just serviced at wyoming marine $2,500 O.B. O 307-299-4662 or307-6220825

Child Care Child Care in Sleepy Hollow. Room for 2 children. $20 per day per child. Call 307-2572306.

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

Licensed daycare now open. Spots available full-time and before and after school. Close to Rozet school and the post ofﬁce. Monday through Friday 6:30am to 6pm. Ages 3 and up. Call 307-299-1915 In a Pinch?? Back up Daycare service call 307-6807948

For Rent 2 Bedroom Duplex, with one car garage, washer/dryer, no pets. $700rent/$700deposit. 307-689-0202 Ofﬁce and Retail space for rent Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 For Rent Single Bedroom House in Silver Hills 307680-8838. C2-12-4h Room for Rent. Nice Room for Rent for one responsible person. $480.00 per month. 689-9358.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED TO WORK ON BEHALF OF OUR COMPANY. 18YRS OR ABOVE NEEDED AND YOU MUST HAVE COMPUTER SKILLS.ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE NOT NEEDED ANY JOB EXPERIENCE NEEDED YOU WILL EARN UP TO $3,000 MONTHLY CONTACT US At:(eric.robert32@yahoo. com) Transportation assistants NEEDED! Up to $25/hr. For a complete job description & application, please apply via e-mail: lori.delucia.hr@rsithr. info Personal Assistant needed to organize and help. Basic computer skills needed good with organization. We are ready to pay $615 per week interested person for more info contact: shela.cott17@ hotmail.com Full Time Flooring Installers wanted. Must have experience. Bring resumes in to Carpet Express Direct on Hwy. 59 next to the Prime Rib Restaurant. Temporary Help Wanted. J&G General Construction, home improvement company is looking for a temporary construction laborer. Experience preferred but not necessary. Could turn into full time position depending on devotion, responsibility, and skill. Call James (307) 2574441 to set up an interview.

Services Homeowners and renters insurance for house, trailer, or apartments. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520 RV Winterization starting at $99.95 at YOUR house. Call Randy at 307-660-3091 (b340-tfnh) Tree Trimming and removal. Certified Arborist! No job too big or small. Experienced, licensed, bonded and insured. Veteran owned and operated for 13 years. Top Notch Tree Service 970-556-5000 Spring Cleaning Special! Any purchase over $200 prior to 5-31-13 Will have the choice of: Free couch cleaning (up tp 8ft. long) or Free 1 year warranty on oil/water based spots. www.pineridgeclean. com 307-660-7856 find us on Facebook Want To Get in Shape?Like to have Fun? Learn The Graceful moves of American Oriental Belly Dancing! The 3rd Sunday of every month. Call Leanna Tabatt 307-6808457 Looking to buy a new computer? Why waste the money? “Your Computer Store” has refurbished towers and laptops rebuilt right here in our store. Plenty of memory, disc space, and advice. Come by and see our inventory at “Your Computer Store,” where YOU come first! 802 E. Third St next to Ice Cream Land “Did you see this? Than it worked. Go to www.campbellcountyobserver.net to list your ad today!” Powder River Mechanics. We have the cheapest labor rates, but the best quality repairs in town. We offer full services on Foreign and domestic vehicles, ATV’s, Snowmobiles, motorcycles, jet ski’s, boats, and more. Let us put you on a Preventative maintenance schedule so your vehicles run miles past your warranty. Call for an appointment. 307-6967713. Avenue Mall - Over 30 vendors, come check us out! 217 Gillette Ave. Mon-Fri. 9AM to 7 PM, Sat. 9AM- 5 PM, Sun. 10 AM - 4 PM Computers have become like cars, and they need repaired. Want the best quality repair work in N.E. Wyoming? Bring your computer to “Your Computer Store.” Quality work at a quality price. “Your Computer Store,” where YOU COME FIRST 802 E. Third street next to Ice Cream Land. Auto insurance preferred and SR-22’s. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520 Motorcycle and ATV insurance. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520

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.

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Weekly Sports Trivia Answer Including Diana Nyad’s recent success, how many times has the 110 mile swim between Cuba and the United States actually been accomplished?

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Nyad (August 31, 2013), Susie Maroney(May 12, 1997), and Walter Poenisch (July 13, 1978). All three feats have been disputed by critics for various reasons. Poenisch, who made the swim two days after his 65th birthday, was denied official recognition because he failed to apply for recognition prior to his attempt, and the swim was not independently verified by a third party. One of his most out-spoken critics was none other than Diana Nyad, who made her first attempt at the swim two days after Poenisch completed his. He later sued Nyad, her publicist, and the International Swimming Hall of Fame for slander, and eventually received an out-of-court settlement from all three parties – yet his swim has never been made official.

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UW Doctoral Student Researches How Robots Learn General Skills

o understand ourselves better, Roby Velez researches how robots learn general skills that help them explore their environment. Specifically, the University of Wyoming doctoral student studies how a technique -that encourages robots to explore the world in any way that is new -- causes them to learn basic skills of how to get around the world. “The lab focuses on evolutionary algorithms, which are inspired by Darwinian evolution,” says Velez of Newark, N.J., who works with Jeff Clune, an assistant professor in the UW Department of Computer Science. Such evolutionary algorithms are used in a field called “evolutionary computation,” which is a subset of the target field of artificial intelligence. An evolutionary algorithm uses mechanisms inspired by biological evolution, such as reproduction, mutation, recombination and selection. While most evolutionary algorithms are designed to have a single, focused goal for a robot, Velez uses a technique called Novelty Search, in which the evolutionary algorithm is not trying to solve any specific task. “With Novelty Search, there is no fixed goal or benchmark,” Velez explains in the Engineering Building’s Evolving Artificial Intelligence Lab. “The idea is, that if you evolve computer robots and let them be novel or different, you then can eventually get diverse sets of behaviors or outcomes. One of the diverse outcomes should be what you’re looking for.” Gauging Fitness During evolution in nature, humans and animals are rewarded when they find food to eat or mates with which they can reproduce. With evolutionary algorithms, Velez creates robots with artificial brains that are rewarded to get better at performing certain tasks or challenges. For example, Velez says, “We want robot models that can walk long distances.” A robot that can walk 12 feet -- opposed to another that can only walk 10 feet -- has a better chance of survival, Velez says. “Based on how well they do, we give the robot a fitness score,” he says. “If the robot gets a good score, there is a relatively high chance it will pass its genes on to the next generation.” Scores are relative to the population of robots, which can number 50 or 100, he says. “When each is evaluated and scored, it’s scored against other robots,” Velez says. “Even if an individual robot gets a bad score, it doesn’t mean it will get killed off. The top robots have a 90 percent chance of passing on their genes. The bottom robots only have a 1 percent chance.” Most advances in robotics today involve a lot of human effort, and engineers spend months writing software for each robot behavior, Clune says. “But, there are too many things that we want robots to do to hand-code them all, so that manual approach will not scale,” Clune says. “Instead, we want to create robots that learn on their own how to accomplish tasks

in the world. We want robots that explore their world, learn how to get around it and learn how to solve problems, just as animals and children do. Roby is studying how that might happen.” Velez received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pa., and his master’s degree in informatics from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. He says his informatics education embodied an approach to artificial intelligence that looked to nature for inspiration. After he finished his master’s degree, Velez says he took six months off, but had signed up for a few email lists that dealt with artificial intelligence. In the span of a week, he received three emails about Clune’s work, and decided to look into the possibility of joining his lab. Velez began pursuit of his doctoral degree at UW last August. “Roby loves robotics and science. He has a knack for seeing the world from the robot’s perspective,” Clune says. “That enables him to think of different ways of solving difficult robotics problems because he comes at it from the robot’s point of view.” Clune adds that Velez works hard and is passionate about sharing his work. For example, Velez has taken a lead role in the Laramie Robotics Club to teach local-area students a love for science, programming, robotics and math.

“I feel very strongly about the (artificial intelligence) field for a number of reasons. There’s still so much about emotions, morals and the conscience that we don’t understand in the human brain,” Velez says. “And, so, by trying to create an organism through artificial intelligence and robotics -- all the while collaborating with biologists, psychologists, philosophers and neuroscientists -one of the hopes is to understand how we’re

Eventually Scaling Up Velez has not yet used Mount Moran, UW’s high-performance computing center, nicknamed after a mountain peak in western Wyoming’s Tetons. But, he says the need will arise when his computer robots become more complex and can do more complex tasks. Mount Moran enables atmospheric and earth sciences faculty -- who will be able to use the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) -- to learn what to expect with their software. The cluster provides opportunities for that group of faculty to work out issues caused by scaling up parallel algorithms from tens or hundreds of processors to thousands of processors, before moving up to tens of thousands of processors on the NWSC. The cluster also provides a research resource for any UW research faculty member -- such as bioinformaticists, social scientists, pure mathematicians and theoretical physicists – who has a complex problem or whose research doesn’t fall within the scope of the NWSC. Additionally, UW students are welcome to use the high-performance computing center for their work, which is often in concert with UW faculty. As a child, Velez says he liked working with his hands and playing with toys. He remembers taking parts from around the house and building cars. He says that early interest initially led to his pursuit of engineering for his undergraduate degree. As he continued his education, he decided to combine his interests in engineering, electronics and computers.

built, just understanding ourselves.” “Curiosity is present in humans and, arguably, some animals,” Clune says. “There is a drive to do something new, whether intellectually, artistically, or simply to explore a new part of the world. Does that drive towards novelty mean that we become better explorers? This research addresses that question, albeit in the very different context of curious robots.”

Roby Velez, a UW doctoral student, holds a hexapod, or six-legged robot, which is used as a teaching tool for the Laramie Robotics Club. Velez studies how robots learn general skills for how to explore their environment.