Sunday, August 5, 2012
Volume 6 Issue 3 Proud Member of the Associated Press
Your Glenrock/ Converse Candidates For 2012
More Wyoming Counties Receive Drought Disaster Designation
BEN NEARY,Associated Press Heifers move off on a dusty trail, away from a water hole that is nearly dried up in Converse County. Photo Amanda Smith
by Tammy Taylor (TBC) The elections are quickly approaching with the primary set for August 21, 2012 and the general election set for November 6, 2012. Here is a recap of the candidates running for town, county and state positions. The Glenrock Town Council has three positions on the ballot. There are two 4-year seats with current council members Brandy Popp and Catherine Valentine running unopposed. Newcomers Joyce Bryan and John H. Dehler are battling for the 2-year seat. Current Glenrock Mayor Linda Care will go up against Glenrockian Sue Dills for the mayoral position. There are two seats on the County Commission on the ballot. Douglas residents Joseph Voiles and Tom Strock will challenge incumbents Mike Colling and Rick Grant, both from Glenrock. Chris Sorge of Douglas will try to unseat long-time representative Richard Cannady of Glenrock for House District 6 seat. Current Wyoming Senator Jim Anderson is running unopposed for the senate seat. If you are 18 or older by the general election date, a US citizen and a resident of Wyoming, make sure you are registered to vote. The right to vote is a right we as United States citizens are guaranteed but such is not afforded to so many around the world. Exercise this right. Every vote counts.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge from environmental groups that sought to block federal coal leases in Wyoming's Powder River Basin on the grounds that burning the coal would contribute to global warming. The Sierra Club and WildEarth Guardians had challenged the federal government's sale of leases on 2 billion tons of coal. The leases are on U.S. Bureau of Land Management lands near Arch Coal's Black Thunder mine and Peabody Energy's North Antelope Rochelle mine — two of the world's largest coal mines.
Wyo. (AP) – Sixteen Wyoming counties are now designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought. Governor Matt Mead requested these designations and the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, has signed off on the designation for 16 counties with 6 others qualifying for assistance because they are contiguous to the primary counties. Governor Mead’s request is that all counties in Wyoming receive a drought disaster declaration, except for Teton County, which had not suffered grazing loss and dryland hay loss in excess of the disaster threshold. More Wyoming
counties are likely to receive primary designation as federal officials review information related to the drought.
includes emergency loans. Local Farm Service Agency offices can provide more information to agriculture operators.
“This drought is not letting up and disaster assistance is one way to provide help,” Governor Mead said. “I toured areas impacted by wildfires and it is clear that conditions in Wyoming are as dry as they have been in years.”
The counties that are presently designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought are: Hot Springs, Laramie, Carbon, Sweetwater, Uinta, Lincoln, Sublette, Fremont, Albany, Converse, Platte, Goshen, Campbell, Crook, Niobrara and Weston.
The federal drought disaster declaration makes agricultural operators eligible for assistance from the Farm Service Agency. The producer has to meet eligibility requirements and the assistance
Those that currently qualify as contiguous counties are: Natrona, Washakie, Park, Teton, Sheridan and Johnson.
There’s a New Undersheriff in Town
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of Washington, D.C., on Monday dismissed two merged lawsuits, saying the groups lacked standing to sue because they failed to show leasing the tracts would cause climate change that would specifically harm their membership. The groups had claimed global warming from burning the coal would damage their recreational, aesthetic and economic interests. Kollar-Kotelly wrote there was evidence that even if the disputed tracts lay fallow, "domestic and international consumers' consumption behavior would not be materially affected and the national energy portfolio would remain unchanged." Beverly Gorny, spokeswoman for the BLM in Cheyenne, said Thursday the leases were sold this year but haven't been mined yet. She said they're adjacent to current mining sites. John Horning, executive director of WildEarth Guardians in Santa Fe, N.M., said his group is disappointed with KollarKotelly's ruling and plans to appeal.
Former Sergeant Joel Weeks is Converse County’s New Undersheriff.
The Bird printed incorrectly last issue that Undersheriff Weeks was married to Wendy Stoneking. The new Undersheriff is happily married to Michelle Weeks for 27 years. We apologize for the error and have re-printed the story with the correction. -Editor, Amanda Smith.
by Amanda Smith (TBC)
We thought with all this heat and drought, that a nice, good old fashioned, cold weather photo would be most beneficial to those of us in the great Cowboy State enduring this dry heat. Justin Kapp rides the Pony Express outside Glenrock in February. Photo © Amanda Smith
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Wyoming Coal Leases
Joel Weeks retired from the Army in 2002 as a Sergeant First Class and moved to Wyoming in 2004, where in October of that same year he was hired on as a deputy for the Converse County Sheriff’s Dept. Weeks became a Sergeant under the command of current Sheriff Clint Becker in 2007 and as of July 1st of this year was appointed Undersheriff by Becker. Weeks replaces Undersheriff Don Schoenleber who maintained his position since 2007 until his re-
tirement on July 1. “Don did a phenomenal job getting everything ready for me, he made the transition smoooth so that I could carry on the responsibilities of my new position.” stated Weeks. “Don served the communities of Converse well and though we are happy for him in his retirement, he will be missed.” Weeks states that people will still see him out in the communities, continuing to perform all the duties that a deputy does. “I’m excited, I’m in a better position to serve
Clint” who, Weeks emphasized, believes in treating people as well as you can treat them while still doing his job. Weeks is married to his wife of 27 years Michelle Weeks, and they have two children Shelby Weeks, their daughter who is attending college to study nursing, and their son Ryan Weeks who is a Security Policeman in the Airforce. When asked what the new Undersheriff’s main responsibilities in his new position would be he simply stated “The people, the budget, and whatever Clint tells me to do.”
"We're especially disappointed given that this ruling never gets to the real merits. We've been bounced on standing," Horning said. "And it's, I think, a pretty cynical view of the impacts of climate change to dismiss one's standing because the impacts are so diffuse. We're all affected by climate change." Horning said his group has focused on the Powder River Basin because of the scale of mining and coal production there. Wyoming is the nation's leading coal-producing state and most of its production comes from that area. Marion Loomis, executive director of the Wyoming Mining Association, said Thursday he's thankful the judge dismissed the suits. His group is a member of the National Mining Association, which intervened as a defendant.
"The Department of Interior has to follow their rules and laws that are on the books," Loomis said. "I don't think there's anything on the department's laws, rules or regulations that says they have to take into account any climate change. Until that happens, they shouldn't be taking that into consideration in their environmental reviews." Loomis said his group has no position on the issue of how coal mining may affect global warming. "Obviously burning coal does release CO2," Loomis said. But he said the world is going to use coal and his organization hopes Wyoming will be one of its sources for affordable, reliable electricity. Wyoming's coal industry generates about $1.2 billion in taxes, royalties and fees each year for Wyoming's state and local governments, Loomis said. And its $700 million payroll is a huge economic driver for the state, he said. Gov. Matt Mead issued a statement Thursday calling the judge's decision good news for Wyoming and the thousands employed in its mining industry. "It is also good news for the nation because 20 percent of Americans turn their lights on thanks to Wyoming coal," Mead said. "Coal is affordable and integral to our country's power supply, and I will continue to advocate for it." But while coal production remains a cornerstone of Wyoming's economy, federal figures don't inspire much optimism. They show that the share of U.S. electricity that comes from coal is projected to dip below 40 percent this year, the lowest level since the government began collecting data in 1949. Four years ago, it was 50 percent, and by the end of this decade, it is likely to be near 30 percent. The prospect of falling coal demand has prompted Wyoming's government to look for new markets. Mead and other state officials traveled to China in June to tour clean coal facilities there. After returning, Mead said he believes Wyoming needs to explore how it could export coal to China to meet that nation's growing demand. Meanwhile, opposition has been mounting in the Northwest to the prospect of establishing constant rail traffic from Wyoming mines to serve deep-water ports that would export coal to China. Horning said he believes federal coal leases don't realize as much money for taxpayers as they should. "Given that the federal coal leasing process subsidizes the cost of coal, and gives these companies a sweetheart deal, I think it's outrageous that U.S. coal is being exported to enrich a few companies, and benefit China, and worsen the climate crisis," he said.
Community Message Board
The Town of Rolling Hills - Where the deer and Antelope really do play! If you haven’t done so already, check out the Town of Rolling Hills great website. Chock full of information so be sure and check it out: www.rollinghillswy.org
Meetings in Glenrock Where: The Senior Center East Door (thrift store entrance.) When: Monday nights from 7pm - 8pm
American Legion Jessie Martin Post # 9
American Legion Jessie Martin Post # 9 is a non-profit organization in Glenrock. They can be reached at #307-436-4908 or m1f1w111@ yahoo.com
American Red Cross
American Red Cross has a local office located in Casper WY. They are located at 318 West “B” Street and can be reached at #307-2378436, Fax#307-265-0324, or emailed to wilkinsonh@usa.redcross. org. Their web page is www.wyomingredcross.org. Like them on Facebook.
Glenrock Library News Jambo!! Hello in Swahili from the library! Visit our Mango Foreign Language database on line. Find out how to get connected. There are over 80 languages to choose from. Learn from the comfort of your own home. This database comes to us courtesy of the state library and it’s free!! For the continuing series, A Moment in Time, we will host Ray Hershey’s lecture, Conversations with Galileo. Spend an evening with the infamous, Galileo. The following week for the grand finale to the summer lecture series we are honored to have Holly Shoemaker. Her lecture is titled, Moments in American Nursing. All programs start at 6:00 with refreshments served. In our community room this month we have the artwork of Klea Woodberry. Klea is a local artist who paints in oil. She has titled this collection, “Around here…”. Her skill with a brush is simply amazing. She has a unique way of capturing Glenrock’s scenic beauty. Take a moment to escape for a while and enjoy a bit of Glenrock in our community room! Say it isn’t so!! Summer Reading is winding down. Reading Logs need to be turned in by Saturday, July 21. We do have the Deer Creek Research Paranormal group stepping into the library the eve-
ning of July 21. Their program starts at 9:00 pm. Have you ever wondered who is visiting the library after hours? You are invited to spend some time there yourself! If you drove by the parking lot between Deer Creek Drug and the newspaper office this past Wednesday, July 18, you witnessed kids showing their appreciation to the businesses that donate to the reading program. Please notice the fine job they did cleaning it up! The businesses are: Cinema Cafe, Deer Creek Drug, and Flicks. We greatly appreciate all that they do for the kids of Glenrock! For Read Me A Story: July 14 – July 21: Bug Safari by Bob Barner. July 21 – August 4: Pig Pig Goes to Camp by David McPhail. Alas, up coming reading will be done by the Youth Librarian, Rita Heath. During our summer reading we have had the young adults reading. A sincere thank you to all of them that took the time to do this, it was greatly appreciated. Pick up the phone and dial 4362353 to listen to a great story!! We’re on the web at http:wyldweb. state.wy.us/glen or at www.conversecountylibrary.org. Our phone number is 436-2573. Fax number is 436-8525. Be sure to “friend” us on Facebook!! Just look up Glenrock Library.
Nurse Shoe Finishes Whooping Library Lecture Series with Cough Cases a Bang Up Submitted by Trish Popovitch Dramatically It was a well thought out lecture Last Thursday evening saw the and the perfect closing for a sucIn Wyo. final presentation in the Glenrock cessful summer program. High library's summer lecture series turnout indicates a need for such when Holly Shoemaker, retired nurse, teacher and hospital administrator, gave her lecture entitled 'Moments in American Nursing.' Whether it was stories of student nurses straddling elevator rails, hospital porters leaving corpses in the underground tunnel system or the shocking conditions of a 1950s hospital, Shoemaker enthralled her audience from start to finish and went down as the only lecture to begin with a rousing chant from the audience: “Hol-ly! Hol-ly! Hol-ly!”
Out came Shoemaker to a packed house in her student nurse's uniform from 1954, white cap, cape and all. The library audience heard fascinating details of early American nursing, the preparation of medicines, the separation of the genders and the community that was the classic nursing school. Highlights of the lecture, besides Shoemaker's anecdotes, included a photograph showing the changes in American nursing uniforms from the Antebellum Era to Mid Century and a nursing school pin with a Greek mythology creation story.
programming in the community.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Cases of whooping cough are up dramatically in Wyoming this year. Through the end of July, state health officials have documented almost three times as many cases of whooping cough in Wyoming compared to all of the cases in the state last year. Last year, Wyoming had 13 cases of whooping cough. So far this year, the number is up to 36. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/QznoQ2 ) the outbreak is nationwide. Across the U.S., more than twice as many cases have been reported so far this year, with the biggest increases occurring in the Mid-Atlantic, Upper Midwest and West Coast states.
Its not as though we could ever run out of interesting stories and memorable characters. The Glenrock library plans to continue the lecture series next year and is open to suggestions for topics and speakers. Sharing your specialized knowledge with a community of peers is what makes the library lecture series so very personal, so very special and so very Glenrock. Be sure to pencil in a little time with your peers next summer.
Whooping cough is an upper respiratory infection that's especially dangerous to infants and young children. Cases of the disease tend to peak every two to five years.
CONSTITUTION CLASS FORMING Constitution 101 Your questions answered by The Founders Please call Tim Cain for class schedule. 307-253-7285
"American Idol" Auditions In Casper August 8 CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — "American Idol" will be holding auditions in Casper next week as part of its "Small Town Audition Bus Tour". The event will be held Wednesday, August 8, at the front of the Fort Caspar Museum. Casper Chamber of Commerce Executive Robin Mundell told KTWO-AM (http://bit.ly/QuxIsJ) that no one will be allowed
into the area until 9 a.m. Contestants must show photo identification showing that they're between 15 and 28. After they get their IDs checked, Mundell said contestants will be given a number to wait in the outdoor audition line. Parking is available at the Natrona County Fairgrounds. The tour is also scheduled to visit Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Kansas and Colorado.
Community Baptist Church, 301 S 2nd St, Glenrock, Regular Information: Worship service 10:30 AM Sundays, nursery provided. Sunday School 9:00 AM. Every month: open communion first Sunday, potluck last Sunday at noon. Info: 436-9091. Church of Christ, acappella, 420 S 2nd St - worship service communion 10:00, sermon 10:15 Sundays; Bible study Wed, 6 PM. Assembly of God, 201 N 3rd St - 10:00 Sundays. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 939 W Birch St Regular Info: worship service with communion 8:30 AM Sundays, children's Sunday School after service; Bible study Mon 7 PM, 10 AM Wed. Church of the Resurrection, 506 W Birch St - worship service 8:30 AM Sundays. St. Louis Catholic Church, 601 S 5th St: Regular Information: Mass Sat 5:30 PM, Sunday 9 AM and 7 PM. For more information, call 436-9529 Glenrock Baptist Church, a Bible-believing New Testament Church, 125 N 7th St - Sunday Bible study 9:45 AM, Sunday morning service 11 AM, Sunday potluck 12:30 PM, Sunday afternoon service 2 PM, Wed evening service 7 PM. Les Potter, 3153218. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 219 Lookout Dr, 4362217. Sacrament meeting, Sunday, 9:00 AM. Visitors welcome. Sunday School, 10:10. Glenrock First Southern Baptist Chapel, 485 E Birch St, 2516688. Sunday services 10:45 AM and 6:00 PM; Sunday School 9:30 AM; youth at Boys and Girls Club 5:30 PM. Tuesday Men's Bible Study at Rec Center 6:30 PM. Wed service 7:00 PM.** See Ad PAGE 4 For 30th Pastorial Anniversary information. Christ Episcopal Church, 415 W Cedar St, 436-8804; Summer schedule: Sunday worship service with communion, 10:45; NO Bible study or Sunday School.
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A MIRACLE AMONG US
Us Rig Count Increases By 6 To 1,930 HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. rose by six this week to 1,930 from the previous week. The count had fallen for three consecutive weeks. Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. reported Friday that 1,429 rigs were exploring for oil and 498 were searching for gas. Three were listed as miscellaneous. A year ago, Baker Hughes listed 1,920 rigs. Of the major oil- and gas-producing states, Oklahoma gained six rigs, and Texas rose by five. New Mexico increased by three, and Alaska was up two. West Virginia jumped by one. North Dakota lost four rigs, Pennsylvania dropped three and Colorado two. Arkansas, California and Louisiana each lost one rig. Wyoming was unchanged. The rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981 and bottomed out at 488 in 1999.
Business Council Offers Training For Community Assistance Grant Programs
Isabella - Photo Crispell Photography & Design
Tammy Taylor (TBC) As Americans, it is easy to feel that the world around us looks dismal. The economy is in the tank and unemployment numbers are sky-high. Parts of the country are suffering from record-breaking heat and crops are dying. Add to that the fact that this is an election year so television and radio programming is peppered with hatefilled party bashing and it just might be enough make a person run for the hills. Sometimes, though, we get nice little reminders that there are miracles among us. Isabella Dice is one of them. Isabella is the two-year-old granddaughter of Glenrock resident Nettie Fuentes, and she could definitely be considered a miracle. Christine Dice was 20 weeks pregnant when she went in for an ultrasound to find out the sex of her unborn baby. Christine was given the exciting news that her baby was a little girl. However, the ultrasound technician referred Christine directly to her obstetrician’s office, where she was then referred to a perinatologist in Denver. Is was there that Christine and her husband Tyler received news that would change their lives. Their daughter was diagnosed with HPE, or holoprosencephaly. The Dice’s would learn that with HPE, the forebrain of the embryo fails to develop into two hemispheres, which eventually leads to defects in the development of the face as well as brain structure and function. Christine was told that the fetus would most likely die be-
fore birth. “They told me if the baby survived, she would be born deaf, blind and in a vegetative state, and that she would surely not survive long after birth” says Christine. “I was encouraged to abort the pregnancy because the doctor said the fetus would not be compatible with life.”
The Wyoming Business Council is offering a public training session for those interested in learning more about the Business Ready Community (BRC), Community Facilities Grant and Loan Program (CFP), and Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). The training will provide insight into the application process; will discuss the new BRC Planning Grant program and application process; and will allow time for personal consultation with Business Council staff on economic development projects.
After a discussion with the family, the Dice’s decided that as long as Christine did not risk death, she would carry the child as long as possible and they would do everything they could for their child. They also insisted that the term “fetus” no longer be used, but instead their daughter would be called Isabella.
The training is free and open to the public. It will take place Aug. 21, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Park County Courthouse in Cody, Wyo., located at 1002 Sheridan Ave. The training agenda: 9–9:10 a.m. Introduction, Leah Bruscino, Business Council North West regional director
Isabella Jeannette Dice was born on January 25, 2010 at 36 weeks. She suffered from hydrocephalus, which is a build-up of fluid in the skull. Isabella had surgery the following day for a VP shunt in order to drain the excess fluid and eleven days later she was discharged home.
9:10–10:15 a.m. CDBG Training, Sandy Quinlan, CDBG program manager 10:15-10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. –12 p.m. CFP, BRC Training, Dave Simonsen, BRC/CFP program manager 12–1:30 p.m. Question and Answer Session 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Project Review – Personal discussion of potential future projects with the program managers To register for the training, please contact Sandy Quinlan, CDBG program manager at the Business Council at 307.777.2825 or sandy. quinlan@wyo.gov. Or go to http://www.wyomingbusiness.org/DocumentLibrary/ CDBG/flat_august_21_12_ registration_distributed.pdf to register or http://www.wyomingbusiness.org/program/ brc-cfp-and-cdbg-trainingopportunity/6429 for more information.
For more information, visit http://www.wyomingbusiness.org/program/businessready-community-program/1246
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Isabella has suffered many setbacks in her Isabella holds her 2012 Award for the Cinderella Scholarship two years of life includ- Pageant. Photo courtesy Christine Dice. ing meningitis, seizures, and shunt failure as well as the flu, diabetes insipiIsabella is on 18-hour continu- Christine does her best to let dus, severe reflux and a cyst at ous feeds, she takes a com- her daughter experience beher shunt site. However, ac- pound of three medicines each ing a toddler. “We go swimcording to Christine, 2012 has day and she has physical and ming at the Casper Recreation been a relatively uneventful occupational therapy twice a Center during Toddler Time year as far as medical issues week. She also sees her doctors and she is able to swim, which and they have settled into their in Denver every three months. she loves.” Isabella has also own routine. participated in some pageants, Despite all the medical issues, her first being at the tender age of 2-½ months. She has won several of those pageants and is the current Wyoming Cinderella Baby Queen, a title that she will hold for one year. According to Christine, she could not have gotten through this experience without her family, her faith, and Isabella. “God brought her to me for a reason and I don’t know how long we will have her, so I want to make the most of the time we have together” says Christine. “She has proven the doctors wrong, she has been through so much, and Isabella still smiles. “ She truly is, a miracle.
Robert John “Bob” Torres
there and moved to Brighton, Colorado in 2006.
Born November 10, 1940 to Delia and John Torres in Trinidad, Colorado. He was raised in Colorado, where he eventually graduated from East High School in Denver and then listed in the Army in 1959. He met the love of his life Mary Alvarado and they married on November 19, 1960. They raised four children, Pete, Roberta, John and Carol. After completing school for Appliance Repair he worked for Sears Robuck. They continued to live in Denver until moving to Glenrock, Wyoming in 1976. While in Glenrock, he worked for Converse County School District #2 before leaving there and opening his own business in Glenrock as Bob’s Appliance. He retired from
He is survived by his wife, Mary Torres, his Mother Delia Torres (Denver), Sister Flora Garcia (Commerce City), Father of Peter (Faith) Torres of Brighton, Co., Roberta (Tom) Hedges of Casper, Wy., John Torres of Brighton, Co., Carol Torres of Torrington, Wy. Grandfather of Kenneth Peasley, Joseph (Holly) Torres, Katie (Bob) Bury, Michael Hedges, Robby Torres, Kent Hedges, Aubree Torres, Larry Loyd, Austin Loyd, Alex Loyd, Robin Ochoa, Lindsey Creighton, and Chelsea Castro. Great Grandfather to Jacob Peasley, Alexis Peasley, Jr. Torres, Izic Bury, Kalysta Kurtz, Bradley Bury, and Eli Torres.
Proceeded in death by his Grandson Tyrel Peasley, Brother Raymundo Torres, and daughter inlaw Misty Torres.
Viewing and graveside services are Wednesday, August 1st at 9am at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, in Wheatridge, Colorado.
----side note from the Editor: Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of such a great and wonderful man.
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Half Of Us Counties Now Considered Disaster Areas JIM SUHR,Associated Press (AP) — Nearly 220 counties in a dozen drought-stricken states were added Wednesday to the U.S. government's list of natural disaster areas as the nation's agriculture chief unveiled new help for frustrated, cash-strapped farmers and ranchers grappling with extreme dryness and heat. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's addition of the 218 counties means that more than half of all U.S. counties — 1,584 in 32 states — have been designated primary disaster areas this growing season, the vast majority of them mired in a drought that's considered the worst in decades. Counties in Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wyoming were included in Wednesday's announcement. The USDA uses the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor to help decide which counties to deem disaster areas, which makes farmers and ranchers eligible for federal aid, including low-interest emergency loans. To help ease the burden on the nation's farms, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday opened up 3.8 million acres of conservation land for ranchers to use for haying and grazing. Under that conservation program, farmers have been paid to take land out of production to ward against erosion and create wildlife habitat. "The assistance announced today will help U.S. livestock producers dealing with climbing feed prices, critical shortages of hay and deteriorating pasturelands," Vilsack said. Vilsack also said crop insurers have agreed to provide farmers facing cash-flow issues a penalty-free, 30-day grace period on premiums in 2012.
the USDA's addition of 66 counties leaves just four of the state's 102 counties — Cook, DuPage, Kane and Will, all in the Chicago area — without the natural disaster classification. The Illinois State Water Survey said the state has averaged just 12.6 inches from January to June 2012, the sixth-driest first half of a year on record. Compounding matters is that Illinois has seen above-normal temperatures each month, with the statewide average of 52.8 degrees over the first six months logged as the warmest on record. "While harvest has yet to begin, we already see that the drought has caused considerable crop damage," Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said. In his state, 71 percent of the corn crop and 56 percent of soybean acreage is considered poor or very poor. In South Dakota, where roughly three-fifths of the state is in severe or extreme drought, Vilsack earlier had allowed emergency haying and grazing on about 500,000 conservation acres, but not on the roughly 445,000 acres designated as wetlands. Vilsack's decision to open up some wetland acres in a number of states will give farmers and ranchers a chance to get good quality forage for livestock, federal lawmakers said. "The USDA cannot make it rain, but it can apply flexibility to the conservation practices," Sen. Tim Johnson, a South Dakota Democrat, said Wednesday. The USDA designated 39 of his state's counties disaster areas. ___ Associated Press reporter Chet Brokaw contributed to this report from Pierre, S.D.
128 Female Candidates in 2012 Wyoming Primary Elections The Wyoming Women’s Foundation (WYWF) conducted a survey of candidates in Wyoming state and local 2012 primary elections. It found there are 128 women running for office in primary elections, including incumbent and new candidates. More than half of these—66— are running for town or city council positions. 27 are competing for a seat in the Wyoming House, 19 seek election as county commissioners, 10 are running for mayor, and the rest are campaigning for election or reelection as a Wyoming senator, US representative, county assessor, or county coroner. Laramie and Fremont Counties lead the state for women primary candidates, with each having 16 women running for an office. Carbon County is close behind with 14. 336 men are candidates in Wyoming primary elections in 2012. Although women make up 49% of the population in Wyoming, they make up just 27% of primary candidates (http://quickfacts. census.gov/qfd/states/56000. html). WYWF is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that invests in the economic self-sufficiency of Wyoming’s women and the future of its girls. In part, its mission is to create statewide awareness of the barriers to economic self-sufficiency and support systems change to eliminate those barriers. Implementing its mission involves empowering women to seek out leadership positions. Toward the goal of having more women in leadership positions, WYWF annually co-sponsors Leap into Leadership events with the Wyoming Women’s Legislative Caucus. These events offer women campaign training as well as advice and inspiration from women lead-
ers as role models. As Dr. Anne Alexander, who is a candidate for Senate District 10 in Albany County and a Leap into Leadership participant, stated, “Women don’t think as a block, they don’t all vote the same way…but we bring different perspectives to decision making, and we are severely underrepresented.” WYWF agrees, and this is why it encourages women to run for elected office and seek other leadership positions. Ten Leap into Leadership participants are candidates in the 2012 Wyoming primary elections. Eight of these are running for a statewide office, and two are running for county commissioner. Additionally, many women who completed Leap into Leadership are acting as campaign managers and volunteers for other candidates. Kim Holloway is a Democrat from Natrona County running for Wyoming Senate District 28 who has participated in more than one Leap into Leadership event. She cited learning “how to best utilize your time and money” as its most valuable take away message. She also says she was “inspired each time by the women who have served in leadership roles in the legislature and elsewhere.” Lynn Hutchings, a Republican candidate for House District 42 in Laramie County, described Leap into Leadership as a “pep rally,” and she found the workshops useful because she “learned techniques to help with strategy and organization” in her campaign. Echo Renner from Meeteetse, a Republican candidate for House District 28, stated that “Leap into Leadership was the most effective campaign training I attended.” Leap into Leadership serves to energize women considering public service and offer them the commu-
nity support and skills necessary to make the leap. The Wyoming Women’s Foundation (www.wywf.org) and the Wyoming Women’s Legislative Caucus (www.wyowlc.org) will offer their annual statewide Leap into Leadership event in Cheyenne in January 2013 and local events in Jackson and Riverton in May 2013.
UW Sets Game Times For Home Games
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming's football schedule continues to take shape with more home game times settled for the upcoming season.
The Cowboys kick off the home schedule on Sept. 8 versus Toledo in a game set to begin at 2 p.m.
On Sept. 15, Cal Poly will come to Laramie for the first time. That game will kick off at 4 p.m. Homecoming will be on Oct. 13 versus Air Force. That will also be Military Day. The Air Force game is set for 5 p.m.
The Boise State game on Oct. 27 will begin at 1:30 p.m., while the Border War versus Colorado State will kick off at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 3. The UW home schedule concludes with a 1:30 p.m. kickoff versus San Diego State on Nov. 24.
As of this week, nearly half of the nation's corn crop was rated poor to very poor, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. About 37 percent of the U.S. soybeans were lumped into that category, while nearly three-quarters of U.S. cattle acreage is in drought-affected areas, the survey showed. The potential financial fallout in the nation's midsection appears to be intensifying. The latest weekly Mid-America Business Conditions Index, released Wednesday, showed that the ongoing drought and global economic turmoil is hurting business in nine Midwest and Plains states, boosting worries about the prospect of another recession, according to the report. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss, who oversees the index, said the drought will hurt farm income while the strengthening dollar hinders exports, meaning two of the most important positive factors in the region's economy are being undermined.
Dear Partners in Health, I am writing to extend my appreciation to you for your business, friendships, and stories that enriched my understanding of my fellow man. As many of you are aware already, my family and I will be leaving Douglas at the end of July. I will be returning to the community of my youth to work in a medical clinic that has cared for three generations of my family.
The survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, - Oklahoma and South Dakota. - Thursday's expansion of federal relief was welcomed in rainstarved states like Illinois, where s m -
The last day that I will personally be providing you medical care will be July 24th. The staff of Memorial Hospital of Converse County has every intention to continue to meet your health care needs and is excited to introduce Dr. Patricia Spencer to Douglas. Dr. Spencer’s broad healthcare background includes both Internal Medicine and Family Medicine with an emphasis in Labor and Delivery. Dr. Spencer will begin seeing patients in November.
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All 10 of my colleagues have agreed to work together to temporarily meet your medical needs until Dr. Spencer arrives in November. You should continue to call the Knisely Medical clinic at 307-358-7373 for medical questions, medication refills, and appointments. Requests for medical records can be sent to 111 South 5th Street, Douglas, WY. 82633. 111 South 5th Street Douglas, Wyoming (307) 358-2122
Sincere Appreciation,
Kraig White, MD
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Bipartisan HEARTH Act Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Vice Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after President Obama signed the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act (HEARTH Act) of 2012 into law: “Today, a bill to remove bureaucratic red tape and clear the way for Indian tribes to pursue homeownership and economic development opportunities on tribal trust lands became law,” Barrasso said. “With record high unemployment rates, it’s crucial that we do everything we can to expand economic opportunities and job creation on tribal lands. This law will provide Indian tribes with tools to lease and develop their land faster and help increase the quality of life in Indian country.” Background on the HEARTH Act: In April 2011, Senator Barrasso introduced the HEARTH Act along with co-sponsors: Senate Indian Affairs Committee Chairman Daniel Akaka (D-HI), and Senators John Thune (RSD), Tim Johnson (D-SD), Jon Tester (D- MT) and Tom Udall (D-NM). In January
2011 a nearly identical bill was also introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Martin Heinrich (D-NM) with numerous bi-partisan cosponsors. The bill passed the House on May 15, 2012, and the Senate on July 17th. The HEARTH Act creates a voluntary, alternative land leasing process available to any Indian tribe (including the Eastern Shoshone Tribe and the Northern Arapaho Tribe in Wyoming) that chooses to pursue it. In the end, the tribe would have the authority to negotiate and enter into surface leases of tribal trust lands with a primary term of 25 years, and up to two renewal terms of 25 years each (or a primary term of up 75 years for residential, recreational, religious or educational purposes) without the approval of the Secretary of the Interior.
BOB MOEN,Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A detailed review of a proposed $3 billion power line that would run through Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and Nevada will be delayed about six months. Under the TransWest Express Transmission Line project's initial timeline, the Bureau of Land Management was to have issued a draft plan for the project about now. However, BLM spokeswoman Beverly Gorny says that plan is now expected sometime in the spring of next year.
Gorny says the delay is necessary to review newly proposed alternative routes that have come up during the process of trying to identify where the line should go. A subsidiary of the Anschutz Corp. wants to build the 725mile line to provide power generated mostly from renewable energy sources to some 1.8 million homes in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada.
RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) — Another Wyoming crime story is going to be featured on a national television show.
Watts, a 39-year-old from Hudson, was killed by an inmate at the minimum security prison in Riverton, Floyd DeWayne Grady.
The Investigation Discovery channel's "Nightmare Next Door" will focus on the 2004 murder of Wyoming Honor Farm nurse Tammy Sue Watts on an upcoming episode.
A crew from the NBC Discovery series "Disappeared" was in Lander recently to report on the disappearance of Amy Wroe Becthel.
The Riverton Ranger (http://bit. ly/OFur7p) reports that a crew from the show is in town this week to talk to prosecutors, family members and investigators.
In July, "America's Most Wanted" featured the search for 44-yearold Wesley Richard Nebeker, who is wanted for alleged sexual abuse of minors.
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This bill also requires the Indian tribe to develop tribal leasing regulations, including a streamlined environmental review process, and obtain the Secretary’s approval of these regulations, prior to entering into leases under the Act. The HEARTH act is modeled after legislation passed by Congress in 2000 which gave similar leasing authority to the Navajo Nation.
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Law Increases Economic Opportunities by Providing Tribes with More Control Over Tribal Land Use
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Senators Fight To Return Mine Land Money To States Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation this week that would restore the money owed to coal producing states from the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Trust Fund. In June, the House and Senate passed a two-year transportation bill which included a provision that raided trust funds used for reclaiming abandoned mine lands. The provision was inserted into the bill behind closed doors and without debate, hearings, or any input from the public, or the elected representatives of the impacted states. The money in the AML Trust Fund comes from an agreement between coal producing states and the federal government. Coal is taxed on a per-ton basis and that money is set aside and distributed annually to coal producing states. Examples of these states and how much they could lose as a result of the transportation bill are Wyoming ($702 million), Pennsylvania, ($178 million), West Virginia ($102 million), Illinois ($55 million), Kentucky ($54 million), Ohio ($34 million), Indiana ($18 million), Virginia ($16 million) and Alabama ($15 million). At least 13 other states will also be affected by a loss of nearly $50 million. In 2011, Wyoming paid into the
AML fund more than every other state combined. However, according to the Interstate Mining Compact Commission, funding not paid to Wyoming will also have to be forfeited by uncertified coal-producing states. “Trust funds set aside money for a specific reason and should not be raided to cover the costs of unrelated programs,” said Senator Enzi. “The AML money belongs to the coal-producing states and every penny owed should go back to the communities and states that produce our nation’s cheapest and most abundant energy source.” “This money was generated in coal country and the people who live and work in those communities deserve to have it back,” said Senator Barrasso. “Our bill will ensure Congress honors its promises and returns this funding to the affected coal-producing communities and states across the country.” “Pennsylvanians already bear a significant burden with abandoned mine land clean-up and could suffer unfairly without even the opportunity for debate,” said Senator Casey. “This measure would ensure that the Commonwealth will continue to receive the funding they were expecting to clean-up abandoned mines and
keep our communities safe.” “Cleaning up abandoned mine sites in West Virginia and around this country is one of our top priorities, and we cannot allow any setbacks in our efforts to reclaim these sites,” said Senator Manchin. “Not only does it make common sense to protect the health and safety of our mining communities, it’s also the right thing to do as a nation.” “Making sure abandoned mines are properly cleaned up is essential for the people in nearby communities, and it makes it possible for the land to be used for other purposes,” said Senator Rockefeller. “In West Virginia, we have had much success with these efforts, and this bill would help such projects continue.” The legislation was introduced by senators Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va), and Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va). It is identical to legislation that was introduced in the House by Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Nick Rahall (D-W. Va).
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“Udderly Intrusive!” Has it come down to this? Who owns the cow’s teats? The FDA or the farmer? The anatomy of the udder is fairly simple, except for we non-4 H‘ers, or the “mammary gland challenged.” Apparently the cow has one udder and four teats, with rare exceptions. Fortunately, calves and other milk dependent off spring know exactly where to go. For full disclosure, since spending a summer as a kid on the farm of my uncle, who claimed the title of “gentle farmer,” of which he was neither, drinking milk straight from the udder is not anyplace on my “bucket list.” However, it’s my choice, not a law. The Federal Drug Administration’s war to corral raw milk consumption, has been aided by their co-belligerents, the Centers for Disease Control, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. They agree that raw milk is unsafe for consumption because in can contain disease causing pathogens or bacteria, with a list longer than a cow’s tail. The trio contend that it is especially dangerous for infants, young children, elderly, and the immuno-compromised. Based on the CDC’s data collection since 1987, there have reportedly been three deaths. More than forty people succumb to bee stings annually in the United States. Using the FDA’s logic, bee keepers should be mandated to remove the “stingers” to reduce the risk of an unforeseen “outbreak” of bee stings. This is the same agency that approved the toxic French manufactured “morning after pill” RU 486, Miforprex, that since its approval in September, 2000, under the Clinton administration, has recorded more deaths than raw milk since the 1987 ban. And the side effects make raw milk look like cool aid (sugarless of course) by contrast. The FDA buckled and dropped nearly all guidelines to protect consumers in its rush to approve the pill to appeal to its pro-choice base. As early as 1920, a Milwaukee ordinance required all milk sold in the city be pasteurized, which angered milk producers who argued that it was an invalid intrusion of “police power.” Despite their protests, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled “that milk and milk products should be pure and wholesome.” Organic producers have been hardest hit and the target of FDA regulators. What apparently alarmed the government meddlers were claims by some of the organic producers that the consumption of raw milk can cure a litany of immune related diseases ranging from asthma to Crone’s disease. The FDA reportedly has “udder disdain” for raw milk. The Justice Department has, at the request of the FDA, filed a complaint against an Amish farmer for distributing raw milk products via interstate commerce. The “desperado” farmer could spend up to ten years in the hoosegow for violating the FDA requirement to provide proper labeling. Of course, this is an example of government entangled gone awry, contrary to its claim that “raw milk shouldn’t be consumed under any circumstances.” The nasty truth is that the FDA claim runs counter to actual scientific data. Though in force since 1987, a ban on raw milk for human consumption, the feds didn’t get seriously aggressive until 2006, when the government began sting operations, with armed, guns drawn raids, in several states, targeted at dairy farmers. In May, 2011, Texas Republican Congressman and erstwhile Presidential candidate, Ron Paul asked, “If we are not free anymore to decide something as basic as what we wish to eat or drink, how much freedom do we really have left?” Many constitutional conservatives agree that even if the FDA were correct on it’s assertion about the dangers of consuming raw milk, it is still a misapplication of the commerce clause for legislative ends. On July 6, 2012, the Wyoming Department of Agriculture held a public hearing in Casper to permit public comment regarding proposed changes to the state’s food safety regulations, that reflected onerous changes. It would be an understatement to describe many of the ranchers, milk producers, and their advocates were less than friendly to the bureaucratic designs. It was reported that Dr. Taylor Haynes, urologist, rancher, 2010 candidate for Wyoming Governor, and full-time patriot, fired a warning shot across the bow of the Department of Agriculture‘s flotilla, that was reminiscent of the late NRA President Charleton Heston‘s historic remark at the NRA 2000 convention about government confiscation of his guns. “I have only five words for you: From my cold, dead hands.” It was a clear warning to anti-gun lobbyists and Presidential candidate Al Gore. With some reflection, Dr. Haynes could have as easily remarked, in a clarion call, “If you trespass on my ranch, you’ll have to pry those teats from my cold, dead hands.” The word on the street is that the last minute wrangling between the FDA and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture to reach an agreement palatable to cattlemen, farmers, milk producers and allies, evidently soured. Although the original draft failed to pass muster, the two agencies, in their myopic view, reportedly agreed that since cows have four teats, with the FDA’s contention of owning the utter, they would agree to lease the teats, at an exorbitant rate, to the ranchers and farmers, granting governmental benevolence, withholding their unconstitutional wrath, permitting the lessee and their family members to consume raw milk, and share it with “non paying guests.” What a deal! A prime example of further government intrusion, under the guise of “protecting the producers and consumers,” described by Dean Finkenbider, Consumer Health Services Manager for the WDA, as he opined in a 2011 article on the Northern Ag Network website, “… the dangers of raw milk to consumers are real.” What’s next? Why not a mandated purchase of a “state seal of approval label”(sticky type, no germ laden lick-on version) on all lemonade, cookies, brownies, and other malevolent goodies and morsels that are routinely hawked by kids on street corners during the Summer? The goblins will get you too, if you don’t watch out! What do you think?
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A Man Ridin’ a Good Horse Dyin’
TJ Casey is a singer/ songwriter, storyteller, composer and entertainer. He was raised up on ranches in Wyoming and Montana and now teaches the "Code of the West" and poetry to students all across America. Check him out at: www.tjcasey.net.
He was ridin’ hard across the plains; thru sleet and snow, sun and rains. Runnin’ from a past of mama cryin’; his memories took him to a place. Tears were runnin’ down his mama’s face, and the winter wind thru window panes was sighin’. He recalled that awful fatal day; when he saddled horse and went his way. Escaping death of outlaw bullets flyin’; he found his mama on the floor. A man was running out the door; in a pool of blood, his paw was lyin’. He swore he’d catch that wicked man; altho at first he had no plan. His mama said “Son, don’t ever stop tryin’.” Memories of his Dad on the floor; he promised he’d even up the score, and that murderous man, would
end up fryin’. He caught him on a wintry night; the moon and stars were shining bright. Many years of tracking, sneaking, spyin’; in his eyes, the look of hate. Knowing that he’d met his fate; a bad man ridin’, a good horse dyin’. Both men’s hands went for their gun; the young man’s deed was finally done. He finally got the man who killed his paw; the outlaw lay there in the dust. On the young man’s face, a look of disgust; t’was the last thing the murderous outlaw saw. The moral of this western tale is never quit and you won’t fail. No matter what, just don’t stop tryin’; if you do wrong, don’t cut and run. When one lives by the gun, one dies by the gun; you’ll be a man ridin’, a good horse dyin’.
Cold Springs Fire in Douglas. The fire started about five miles up Cold Springs Road on Thursday August 2nd. The cause of the fire remained undetermined at press time. A flare up happened the following day on August 3rd however firefighters were able to gain quick control of the blaze. Becky Barker provided this photo to The Bird Central as she watched the blaze not far from her home near Chalk Buttes.
Chik-Fil-A - A Bunch Of Flap by Susan R. Stoltz I think it very interesting that nobody these days is allowed to express their opinion without fear of major retribution from those who claim to be tolerant but berate, slander, and threaten all who disagree with them. We have freedom of religion in this country. The owner of ChikFil-A believes that marriage should be between a man and a woman according to his religion. That doesn't necessarily make it a good marriage - but I digress. Mind you, Chik-Fil-A hires gay people and doesn't discriminate against them in any way - so I don't understand why this man is being touted as evil for his belief. The people who are protesting and saying horrible things are the absolute penultimate of intolerant. Whether, you, Santa Claus, or me agrees with him is irrelevant. He has the right to express his opinion whether he owns a business or not. The Roseanne Barr's of the world who tell people that "if they eat the chicken from that restaurant they deserve to get cancer and die" are just, intolerant, offensive, illiberal, bigoted, proscriptive, and lack respect for practices and beliefs other than their own while touting themselves as tolerant. I take more interest in the reactionary stance taken by the mayors of Chicago, Boston, and other cities, who took it upon themselves to speak on behalf of their constituents regarding an issue over which they have no jurisdiction, nor should they. Nor should they have been entrusted to express the mass opinion of entire cities with respect to how one man in another city views a particular social issue. Maybe Rahm's brilliant mind would be better used for solving the gang violence problem on the south side, but what do I know about running a city.... Stalin and Hitler were dictators in favor of freedom of speech for views they liked only. If you're in favor of freedom of speech, that means you're in favor of freedom of speech precisely for views you despise. That is what America is about, THAT is the basic premise of this country and that, my friends is going to be our undoing as long as we allow 9% of the population to dictate what the rest of us are allowed to say, think, and believe. Chik-Fil-A employs thousands of people, including gays. If people don't see this as tolerant considering the owners religious points of view then someone isn't right in the head.
Experts Predict High Wildfire Risk In August (AP) — Wildfire experts say states across the West are now at the highest risk of the season for wildfires as hot weather patterns continue to dry out fuels and forests across the region.
Interagency Fire Center says the biggest concern in August comes for Northern Rockies states like Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, as well as Great Basin states like Utah, Nevada and Oregon.
Ed Delgado at the National
Delgado says hot and dry con-
ditions will persist through August, but the forecast also calls for higher chances of thunderstorms. NIFC Wildfire Analyst Jeremy Sullens says the conditions are already ripe for higher-elevation timber fires to ignite in
Idaho, Montana and Wyoming — especially as higher elevation fuels dry out. Officials say most western wildfires so far have been in lower-elevation areas.
Sassy, Hope you can give some advice before I go crazy. My neighbor has a dog that barks endlessly. I've called cops on her several times and they cite her, but it just continues. I have tried talking to her nicely but I'm just about ready to come un-corked. I work nights and she says its not her problem that I need to sleep during the day. Thoughts? I thought about giving the dog a Xanax during the day...... P’d Off in Evansville Well I am not an animal lover so I have harsh words for people who cannot control their animals or do not take care of them. Several suggestions if I were you, first continue to call the police and file any other complaints you can do until they are forced to make her do something with the dog. Secondly spend your hard earned money to buy a nice big bone and throw one over the fence everyday you work and see if it keeps him busy (ask your sweet neighbor first.) Hire a teenager to harass the dog several NIGHTS a week so it barks constantly while SHE sleeps! Enough said. Now that I have made every animal lover in America mad at me, keep the letters coming and leave the animal questions to the animal lovers as I am not one. I would never hurt an animal but I also would never own one, so no worries. -Sassy
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Wyoming Wild Horses To Be Featured At State Fair’s Mustang Days The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be featuring Wyoming wild horses again this year in the 3rd annual Mustang Days competition and adoption, Aug. 17-18, at the state fair in Douglas, Wyo. On Friday, Aug. 17, from 8:30-5 p.m., the public is welcome to watch as past wild horse adopters and owners show their mustangs in halter, lead line, riding, team sorting and a new class—western cow handling. There will also be a green horse challenge class (less than 90 days of training) and adult and youth free style events. On Saturday, Aug. 18, adopters of 2011 yearlings will compete with their 2-year olds in hand or under saddle beginning at 2 p.m. Following the yearling competition, trainers from the Wyoming Honor Farm and Mantle Wild Horse Training Facility will showcase saddle-started wild horses. Those showcase horses will be available for adoption by verbal competitive bid beginning at 4:30 p.m. In addition to the competitions, there are two new reasons to attend Mustang Days this year—the U.S. Border Patrol will open the festivities both days with their trained wild horses and the Wyoming Backcountry Horsemen will demonstrate packing techniques using wild horses on Friday afternoon. Wild horse yearlings will also be available for viewing and silent bid adoption at the BLM booth throughout the week at the Wyoming State Fair, Aug. 13-18. BLM adoption qualifications, an application form and other adoption information can be found at www.blm.gov/wy/st/ en/programs/Wild_Horses.html. It’s not too late to enter your mustang in Friday’s classes! Saddles will be awarded to the high point winners of the junior and senior divisions. Wyoming Mustang Days entry forms and descriptions of the classes can also be found at www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/programs/Wild_Horses. html. Entry forms should be mailed as soon as possible to BLM, Attn: Scott Fluer, 1335 Main Street, Lander, WY 82520. This is the 100 year anniversary of the Wyoming State Fair. For more information, visit the fair’s website at www.wystatefair.com. For more information about Mustang Days, contact BLM Wild Horse Specialist Scott Fluer at 307-332-8400.
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