Sunday, October 7, 2012
Volume 6 Issue 7 Proud Member of the Associated Press
Cow Elk Dies of Paralytic Lichen Toxicosis - Not Yet Known if Harmful To Humans A cow elk died of lichen toxicosis north of Wamsutter in elk Hunt Area 100. The 15 + yearold elk was found by Wyoming Game and Fish Department officials in late September. The cow was lying down, alert, but unable to stand. Officials delivered her to the Wyoming State Wildlife Veterinary Lab where her death was confirmed. “She exhibited all the clinical signs of lichen toxicosis: paralysis, a rumen full of lichen, redcolored urine, and damage to her muscle cells.” says Wildlife Veterinarian Cynthia Tate. The toxic lichen, tumbleweed shield, was abundant where the cow was found laying, and it is common in sagebrush habitats across the West. The tumbleweed lichen causes long term and lasting muscle paralysis in affected elk. They appear alert but cannot stand. The presence of the lichen will not in itself cause elk to die; rather they likely succumb to predation or starvation. The department would ask hunters to report any elk that appear to be sick and unable to stand. Please use caution and do not approach these elk. The department also advises hunters not to harvest these elk as “We still don’t know what is in the lichen that causes paralysis of elk. We simply do not know if they are safe for human consumption and I would caution anyone consuming any elk that exhibits weakened or suspicious behavior” says Sinclair Wildlife Biologist Greg Hiatt. Wyoming has seen large deaths from lichen toxicosis in the recent past. During the winters of 2004 and 2008 combined, over 500 elk died from lichen toxicosis in the Red Rim area. Daryl Lutz, Lander Region Wildlife Supervisor, remembers these die-offs and says “These events were during the winter months, and the death of this cow is earlier in the season than we have seen before. Although we are not necessarily expecting dieoffs of elk from lichen toxicosis this year, we want to inform hunters in the field to be aware, and are asking for their assistance.” If you observe any elk with abnormal behavior including paralysis or have any questions, please call Rawlins Game Warden, Brady Frude at 307-3280313, Sinclair Biologist, Greg Hiatt at 307-324-2116, or the Lander Regional Office at 307332-2688.
Possible Leads in Identities of Horse Hair Thieves Amanda Smith (TBC)
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Converse County and Natrona Counties have been affected by dozens of reports from horse owners stating that the hair on their horses tails and manes had been cut off, almost always in the middle of the night, and in some cases during the day when horses owners are not home.
The thieves are trespassing properties, usually during the night, and cutting the hair from the tails of horses and in some cases, cutting their manes off.
Natrona County Sheriff's Office believe that at least two male subjects are involved in the the theft of horse hair from over sixty three horses in Natrona. It is believed that at least two male subjects are within the vehicle when the thefts occur. Reportedly two Hispanic males have been reported as occupants of one or more of the following vehicles that have been seen in the vicinity of the thefts; a White Econoline van, a 1997-2000 silver or primer in color extended cab Chevy truck, a 1980 model passenger that reports have stated "looks beat up" and a black flatbed truck with a welder in the
Converse County is also experiencing a rash of horse hair theft, with dozens of horses affected in the Glenrock area, the Town of Rolling Hills, and in Doug- Photo Bird Reporter Tammy Taylor: A horse in las. Rolling Hills owned by Cindy Hiser had half of his tail removed in August.
Both Sheriff's Offices are requesting that if you have any information concerning the thefts, to please contact your appropriate Sheriff's office. In Natrona you can call 307235-9282 and in Converse you can call 307-358-4700.
ing the investigations into the horse hair thefts, and urge everyone to report any suspicious vehicles, persons or activities to the Sheriff Department in your County.
Both departments are continu-
In August 2012, the Bureau of Land Management identified the agency preferred alternatives for the Gateway West Transmission Line Project. As lead federal agency under the National Environmental Policy Act , the BLM must identify the agency preferred alternatives that best fulfill the agency mission and responsibilities while giving consideration to environmental, economic, social and other factors that are analyzed in the draft environmental impact statement. The BLM is expected to release the final environmental impact statement by the end of 2012. This final statement will further analyze all agency preferred alternatives and proposed routes as updated in the February 2012 EIS. The BLM will accept public comments for 60 days following the release of the environmental impact statement. A Record of Decision, that will represent the agency’s decision on the transmission line route, is expected in the summer of 2013. In addition to the environmental review on the federal level, the
companies will need to obtain all the necessary local permits in Idaho and Wyoming. These permits include state certificates of public convenience and necessity along with local conditional use permits. The proposed Gateway West Transmission Line Project will cover approximately 1,100 miles from the Windstar substation near Glenrock, Wyoming to the new Hemingway substation near Melba, Idaho. The Gateway West Transmission Line will be a joint partnership between Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power. This transmission line will provide electricity for the growing needs of the customers of these two companies, also this line will increase the reliability of region’s electrical system. Now that the BLM has identified the agency preferred alternatives, Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power plan to move forward with state and local permitting efforts for the portion of the project between Windstar substation near Glenrock, Wyoming and the Populus substation near Downey, Idaho. This includes meeting with in-
dividual local governments prior to submitting formal permit applications to best understand the needs and requirements for specific areas. The agency preferred alternative route through Wyoming would head southwest out of Glenrock, crossover I-80 east of Rawlins by milepost 229, follow the I-80 corridor on the south side, cross back over I-80 between milepost 158 (Tipton) and milepost 156 (GL Road), continue west on the north side of the I-80 corridor where it will tie into the Jim Bridger and Anticline substations, continue northwest from there, traveling north of Kemmer to south of Cokeville and then cross into Idaho south of Highway 30. In the proposed project timeline, construction would start in 2016 with construction being completed by 2021. It is a very lengthy process to complete a transmission line of this magnitude; the process began with NEPA back in 2007. The Gateway West Transmission Line would be in full service by 2021.
Glenrock Hwy 95 Crash Claims One Life, Injures Another Rhonda Zeller- (TBC) On October 1, 2012 at approximately 3:45pm a head on collision occurred 2.5 miles north of Glenrock on WYO 95. Wyoming Highway Patrol Sergeant Stephen Townsend stated that Robert (Bobby) Day of Glenrock, died upon impact. According to Townsend, Day was northbound on WYO 95 when his 1991 Lincoln Town
Car left the roadway on the right side and made contact with the guardrail. Day then overcorrected his vehicle to the left going back into the northbound lane and then proceeding into the southbound lane where he collided with Shane Brow’s 2002 Ford F-350. Reportedly, Day was not wearing his seatbelt. Brow, was transported to Wyoming Medical Center and released later that evening.
Smoke from the Sheep Herder Fire on Casper Mountain billows out over East Second Street in Casper. Photo Credit: RMMI-Cordell Anthony, Casper Mtn.
Amanda Smith (TBC) Rhonda Zeller (TBC)
Gateway West Transmission Line Expects To Be In Full Service by 2021 Rhonda Zeller- (TBC)
Casper Mountain “Sheep Herder Hill” Fire Human Caused
The crash caused the temporary closure of WYO 95 for approximately two and a half hours until the crash scene could be cleared. Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers have started an investigation to determine what factors may have contributed to the cause of the crash.
The fire that started on Sheep Herder Hill around 4pm on September 9, 2012 has been listed as human caused. The fire, which burned for over a week and scorched almost 16,000 acres, caused hundreds
of evacuations and destroyed over 30 homes and outbuildings. Fire officials state that the fire originated on the west side of an ATV/ Snowmobile trail near Circle Drive. The investigation will remain open. The exact source of ignition is undetermined at this time.
Blm Approves Uranium Mining Plan In Southwest Wyo.
RAWLINS, Wyo. (AP) — The Bureau of Land Management has approved a suburban Denver company's plan for uranium mining in southwest Wyoming. The decision on Ur-Energy Inc.'s proposed Lost Creek mine could be appealed, but the company said Friday it plans to start construction this month. The approved plan involves insitu mining, in which an oxidizing solution is injected underground to dissolve the mineral,
and the solution is pumped to the surface through hundreds of wells. The plan approved by the BLM calls for the solution to be dried into solid yellowcake on site, reducing transportationrelated impacts on the air and wildlife. Ur-Energy plans to invest $30 million to $40 million in the project over the next six to nine months, with production forecast to begin next summer.
Former Casper Mayor Faces Child Porn Charges CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A former state lawmaker and mayor of Casper has been charged with two felony counts of possession of child pornography. Larry Clapp appeared in Natrona County Circuit Court on Thursday, one day after his arrest.
Judge Michael Huber set bail at $10,000 and ordered Clapp to surrender his passport. Clapp is currently a Casper attorney.
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 Guten Tag!! Hello in German from the library! Visit our Mango Foreign Language database on line. 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!! Come in and find out how to get connected. “It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?" Have you guessed who this quote is from? If you haven’t, it’s Winnie the Pooh of course!! Come celebrate this furry, warm character with us on Saturday, October 13th from 11:00 – 12:00. A.A. Milne had an idea of writing about what he loved 88 years ago and we are fortunate enough to have Winnie the Pooh in our lives still. October is Popcorn Month! Popping was the first use of corn in ancient times. The oldest ears of corn were found in New Mexico. They were believed to be 4000 years old. For other interesting facts please go to www.popcorn.
org. For an informative read we have the book by Tomie DePaola called the Popcorn Book and for a fun read there is Popcorn: A Frank Asch Bear Story. To give popcorn it’s due the library will be serving free popcorn every Friday in October! This Monday, October 8, is a holiday that has been losing its notoriety, it’s Columbus Day. The library will be opened, this will give you a chance to skim over the Christopher Columbus books we have on display. For Read Me A Story: October 6- October 13: Christopher Columbus by Kimberly Weinberger. October 13- October 20: ABC’S With Winnie the Pooh by Disney. Pick up the phone and dial 436-2353 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 4368525. Be sure to “friend” us on Facebook!! Just look up Glenrock Library.
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. Sunday Service for Christ Episcopal Church 9:30 AM with Sunday School convening at the same time. Confirmation classes are being held after the service.
CodeRed Call Planned For Glenrock and Douglas The Cities of Douglas & Glenrock along with Converse County will be utilizing the CodeRED Emergency Notification System on October 8, 2012 to call the entire community.
als who have unlisted phone numbers, who have changed their phone number recently, and those who use a cellular phone exclusively or have VoIP phones (such as Vonage) as their primary numbers.
The calls will be at 1:00pm and will continue until the entire database has been attempted. This call will give Douglas/Glenrock/Converse County personnel the chance to operate the system as if there has been a community wide disaster.
Chief Annetts, Chief Sweet and Sheriff Becker urge citizens to log onto the websites at www.cityofdouglaswy. com (at the Code Red logo) www.glenrock.org (under the Code Red Notification tab) www.conversecounty.org (under the community tab) and follow the prompts.
The message that is being delivered directs recipients to the City of Douglas, Town of Glenrock, and Converse County web sites to add additional contact numbers, and it also asks that recipients spread the word by mentioning the system to family, friends and neighbors. Douglas Chief Steve Annetts, Glenrock Chief Tom Sweet and Sheriff Clint Becker, suggest that “all individuals and businesses take the time to visit the websites and add contact information to include cellular phones and other non-traditional phones as well as email and text addresses. If your contact information is not in the database you will not receive a call when an urgent message is sent.” In particular businesses should register, as well as individu-
Those without Internet access may call Douglas Police at 358-3311, Glenrock Police at 436-2777 or Converse County Sheriff at 358-4700 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. required information includes a street address (physical address, no P.O. boxes) for location purposes and a primary phone number. Additional phone numbers, email and text addresses may also be entered. More information about the CodeRED system is on the website, any questions should be directed to the above listed numbers. .
Two Libraries for One Penny: The Story So Far LIBRARIES YES! PAC OF CONVERSE COUNTY Submitted by Trish Popovitch The idea of upgrading the Converse County Library System, the community libraries in Douglas and Glenrock, has been in the planning stages for several years. It is not some 'take advantage of a good economic year and jump on the ballot issue bandwagon' sort of a thing. A needs assessment was conducted back in 2006 and current extension plans are roughly based on that original assessment. The Converse County Library Board of Trustees engaged the services of Hein Bond Architects of Casper and along with community and staff input, slowly and carefully developed plans for library building extensions. When funds became available, the library board purchased the land and building adjacent to the library in Glenrock (aka the Capel House-now demolished) in readiness for an extension. If approved, the Douglas library would be extended upward. In early 2012, the library board began the process of getting the library extension project on the November 2012 ballot. With the assistance of bonding agent and municipal banking firm, GK Baum, the trustees secured resolutions of support from the townships of Converse County and in August was approved by the County Commissioners to appear as a ballot issue this November. The issue is whether or not the voting public of Converse County would be in favor of a one cent sales tax increase that would last no more than five years and whose funds would be used specifically and only for the library extension projects in Douglas and Glenrock. Other ballot issues or sales tax proposals are in no way connected to the library project. Voting for the library one cent sales tax is not a vote for all sales tax related proposals.
The choice to go with a temporary sales tax was determined as the most efficient way to raise the money for the library extension project with as little burden to the tax payers of Converse County as possible. Groceries, gas, prescriptions and animal feed are just a few of the 40 items not included in a temporary sales tax.
Sales tax revenue continues to increase quarterly in the county due to the large influx of new businesses in the area including the many energy companies utilizing local land and vendors. If sales continue trending upward, the library extension one cent sales tax would sunset or go away completely in four or less years. However much money raised during the five year maximum period would be the amount the libraries would have to work with and plans would be adapted to suit.
In September of 2012, the Libraries Yes! Political Action Committee was formed to disseminate information about the library extensions and promote the idea of voting for this worthwhile community enhancing public space project. As the many signs and posters of the Libraries Yes! PAC state: now is the time: our libraries, our future. There has never been a better moment to prepare the community of Converse County for the future of literacy, lending, and library related technologies. Basic structural plans and footprints for the extensions can be found in their corresponding libraries. Neither of the current libraries will be demolished. In fact the hope is to further reduce costs by reusing the current space and recycling as much construction materials as possible. The new extensions are designed to provide space for the latest in high tech library infrastructure utilizing green building techniques to further reduce costs. The $22 million dollar project would include the two library building extensions, the bond fees as well as a maintenance and equipment fund for the additions. The cost includes not only the square foot construction but furniture, fittings, library materials and additional staff. The Douglas library would become a 30,700 square foot facility with an additional floor. The Glenrock library would go from 3,800 square feet to 14,000 square feet. The library extensions will provide additional space for collections, designated areas for children and young adults, public meeting rooms, a computer lab, special collections areas, history, research and archival rooms, space for local artists to share their work and of course expanded collections, equipment, technology and infrastructure. The local library remains the most inclusive free access club in the world and one of the few free public spaces left on the planet. A vote for the library is a vote for everyone's future, not merely a select few. This extension project is an opportunity for the citizens of Converse County to complete two legacy buildings that provide free public space for all people regardless of political affiliation, education level, income, age, gender, ability or ethnicity. There are no entrance exams or admission fees at the local library.
In the next few weeks, the Libraries Yes! PAC will attend local meetings, make presentations to groups and disseminate information among the general public to ensure informed voters can make the best decision for our county. Questions, comments and feedback are always welcome at the local libraries. Visit yours today and see the possibilities for tomorrow.
Converse County Library System- http://www.conversecountylibrary.org/ Douglas Library-300 Walnut St. 307-358-3644 or khopkins@conversecountylibrary.org Glenrock Library-518 S. 4th St. 307-436-2573 or glenrockbranchlibrary@conversecountylibrary.org On Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Libraries-YesPAC/527474897266632
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Special Olympics Brings Over 600 Olympiads to Area Games Special Olympics Wyoming is excited to announce that over 600 athletes from throughout Wyoming will be competing at this year’s Fall Tournament in Casper, Oct. 10-12. They will bring with them 150 coaches, nearly 50 Unified Sports ® partners and 200 to 300 family members, friends and volunteers! The Fall Tournament is the largest of the five state-wide Special Olympics Wyoming competition events. Opening Ceremonies will take place at the Fairgrounds Industrial Building on Wednesday, October 10th at 7 p.m. Athletes, coaches, families, volunteers and Law Enforcement personnel representing several agencies in central Wyoming will gather to celebrate the lighting of the Special Olympics torch and the start of competition. Competition in bowling, equestrian, soccer and cycling events starts at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, October 11th and continues through Friday, October 12th. A variety of venues throughout Casper will host competition and celebration events including the Casper Events Center, Natrona County Fairgrounds, North Casper Soccer Complex, Platte River Commons, El Mark O Lanes, Eagles, and Sunrise Lanes and Glenrock Bowl.
Programs participating in this year’s Fall Tournament hail from: Cody, Lander, Riverton, Thermopolis, Washakie County, Jackson, Bridger Valley, Sweetwater County, Cheyenne, Powell, Lovell, Star Valley, Sublette Sounty Goshen County, Laramie, Wheatland, Buffalo, Crook County, Gillette, Newcastle, Sheridan, Casper, Douglas and Glenrock. Please don’t miss this opportunity to see Special Olympics Wyoming athletes between the ages of 8 and 74 develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. Special Olympics Wyoming also needs volunteers to help monitor games, report final scores, serve lunch, help with registration, set up, tear down and clean up before and after events. Please contact Arian Currah at 235-3062 if you could volunteer any length of time on Thursday, October 11th or Friday, October 12th.
Knotty Pine Hosts Unique Auction for Breast Cancer Awareness
Misty Pritchard (TBC) Rhonda Zeller (TBC)
It’s that time of the year when the world turns pink, to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. Breast Cancer is not just an issue women face; men can also succumb to this disease. A total of 1,638,910 new cancer cases and 577,190 deaths from cancer are projected to occur in the United States in 2012.
hand with the tasks that may be forgotten during cancer treatment including housekeeping, making electricity payments, funding gas cards and sourcing transportation to and from treatment.
adventure it will cost you $5.00 for admittance to this pink event. A big thank you goes out to Kay Kaufman of Pizzaz Lingerie in Casper, for the huge donation of all the new bras
This year, on October 20, the Knotty Pine Saloon in Glenrock, Wyoming will be hosting their annual Bra Auction to raise money for the "Angels Cancer Care Program", which is affiliated with the Pink Scooter up for auction at Tammy’s Knotty Pine Saloon in Glenrock for the October "Wyoming Foun- 20 Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser. Photo Misty Pritchard (TBC) dation for Cancer Care." The 2012 Fundraiser, the and panties to be auctioned The "Angels Cancer Care Knotty Pine Saloon has re- off, along with Bruce HutProgram" is designed to ceived a 2008 Pink Schwinn tery of Glenrock, and all provide support to cancer 150cc Scooter, along with the people that helped with patients and their caregivers two pink helmets as a dona- gathering the donations. All while undergoing treatment. tion to raffle off. There are monetary donations can be only 200 tickets being sold dropped off at the Knotty Foundation volunteers and at $25 a ticket. Two prints Pine Saloon located at 315 the monetary value that from James Russell Seiver of W Birch in Glenrock, Wyocomes from the efforts of Casper, Wyoming will be up ming or you can mail your fundraising, help lend a for auction. donation to PO Box 1872 Glenrock, WY 82637. For The annual event is set to all questions regarding this take place on October 20, event please contact Tammy 2012 at the Knotty Pine Sa- at 307-436-9901. loon, with the auction starting at 6:00pm. Last year, the Knotty Pine Saloon raised $6,000.00, The evening will be filled with proceeds going to the with many festivities; you Angels Program that was afcan enjoy them all while lis- filiated with Wyoming Meditening to a band by the name cal Center at that time. of Highway Jones. If all tickets for the 2008 Get your creativity flowing Pink Scooter are sold, that by entering the Redneck Bra will start this year’s donation Competition, by using any off at $5,000.00. household item to create a bra, the most creative one Stop on down to the Knotty will win a prize. Pine Saloon and visit Tammy for your raffle ticket. Would you like to get in for free? Any man or woman Auctioneer Larry Forsberg that wears a bra on the out- will be the voice of this wonside of his or her shirt, will derful event. get in for free. You then must allow the bra to be auctioned off of you. If you’re not daring enough for that
Birth Announcement
Haven Marie Cobler was born 8/23/2012 too Jordan Block and Creed Cobler. She weighed 5 lbs. 14 oz and was 19.5 inches long. Paternal Grandparents are Lana and Jerry Kramer of Guernsey and the late Bruce Cobler. Maternal Grandparents are Al and Holly Block of Glenrock.
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Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Examines Impacts of Complimentary Licenses; Votes to Make No Changes At its September meeting in Casper, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission voted to make no changes to the way commissioner complimentary licenses are allocated. Each of Wyoming’s seven Game and Fish Commissioners can allocate up to eight complimentary hunting licenses annually for elk, deer, or antelope. The licenses must be donated to a nonprofit charitable organization, which must then auction or raffle the license to raise funds. The successful bidder or raffle winner designates the species, hunt area, and license type. Most holders of complimentary licenses choose to hunt in areas and during seasons where there is a high likelihood of harvesting a trophy animal. To ensure that commissioner licenses are not having a biological impact on species in certain highly desirable hunt areas, the commission requested that Wyoming Game and Fish Department personnel conduct a study on allocation of these licenses and their potential impacts. The commission also discussed the issue of fairness concerning the
allocation of these licenses in hard-to-draw limited quota areas. The study, which looked at 10 years of data in high-demand hunt areas, was presented to the commission in January2012. The study found that, while there is potential for negative perceptions about fairness, there are no biological impacts in areas where commissioner complimentary licenses were most often allocated. “Because many of these licenses go to certain highdemand areas every year, we wanted to make sure there were no adverse impacts to the species in those areas,” says WGF Commission President Aaron Clark. “In addition, we received strong support from the public and from our conservation partners to make no changes to the current system. As a whole, the commission feels good about how we are allocating these licenses and the funds they help raise for wildlife conservation.”
WGFD Seeks Info On Casper Mountain Poaching CASPER – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking information about a mule deer poaching off Casper Mountain Road/Circle Drive on Saturday, Sept. 29. The mule deer buck was shot near where the pavement ends on the south side of the mountain. This location is in an area closed to hunting. The deer was killed with archery equipment between 8:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday and left to waste. Game Warden Daniel Beach asks anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in the area to contact him immediately. "I am looking for any information such as a vehicle description or someone who saw a guy in camouflage clothing with a bow at that location at that time and
date," he said. Warden Beach is hoping someone in the vicinity can provide some information that will help solve this crime. "My feeling is this individual or individuals were probably headed out to Muddy Mountain on an archery hunt when they came across this buck right next to the road and shot it in hope of quick success. Then they may have been scared off by another vehicle or panicked after the buck ran down and died in the yard of a nearby house." Anyone with information on this or any wildlife crime is urged to call the Stop Poaching Tip Line 877-WGFD-TIP. Rewards are possible and informants can remain anonymous.
Game & Fish Seeks Info On Converse County Deer Poaching
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking information on a mule deer poaching in Converse County. Glenrock Game Warden Gary Boyd was contacted about an abandoned mule deer buck discovered at the north end of 55 Ranch Road on Oct. 4. Warden
Boyd believes the deer was shot sometime during the night of Oct. 3. Anyone with information on this or any wildlife crime is urged to call the Stop Poaching Tip Line 877-WGFD-TIP. Rewards are possible and informants can remain anonymous.
Hunters: Know the Rules on State Land Use With hunting seasons opening up across the state, hunters are asked to review the rules governing the use of State Trust Lands. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department does not manage State Trust Lands, but often receives questions from hunters and anglers on the rules and restrictions affecting usage of these lands. In general, hunters and anglers can use state lands provided there is public access to these lands. This means the lands must be legally accessible via public road, right-of-way, easement, public waters, or adjacent state or federal land. Some state lands have no means of public access and anyone wishing to cross private lands to reach state lands must have permission from the landowner. The landowner is under no obligation to grant such permission. Other usage such as driving off established roads and camping are also generally prohibited on state lands. Also, cultivated croplands on state trust lands are not open to public use.
tained by contacting the Office of State Lands and Investments in Cheyenne at http://slf-web.state.wy.us. A brochure explaining public use restrictions on state lands is available on the Game and Fish website at wgfd.wyo. gov located under the Public Access section. Hunters have several tools to determine which lands are state, federal, or private. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has developed a series of maps that are color coded showing state, BLM, national forest, and private lands. These maps also include roads, topographic contour, elevations, rivers, and lakes. They are available at any BLM office, on the website http://plicmapcenter.org/WY/, or by calling (307) 775-6256. In addition, the Game and Fish (307- 777-4600) has a micro SD chip for GPS units that shows land status and hunter location.
Information on rules for using state lands can be ob-
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease In Black Hills Deer Wyoming Game and Fish biologists have confirmed that epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has killed a number of whitetailed deer in the Black Hills this summer. Due to the difficulty in locating carcasses and the broad area affected, the exact number of deer succumbing to the disease cannot be determined. EHD is mostly a disease of white-tailed deer, but also occurs in pronghorn antelope, elk, and mule deer. Variants of the disease can affect species such as bighorn sheep and some domestic animals. EHD is spread by a biting gnat. Symptoms include loss of appetite, extreme weakness, and dribbling of blood-stained urine and feces.
Affected animals usually die in late summer and fall. EHD dieoffs are a common occurrence in the Black Hills, especially following long, dry summers when the first frost is delayed. Lack of water sources and rapidly drying ponds also tend to concentrate deer in areas where gnat populations are high and facilitate the spread of the disease. Drought conditions have led to EHD outbreaks and the loss of white-tailed deer across much of the western United States this summer. “It appears the die-off is widespread geographically and significant in some locations,” said Newcastle Wildlife Biologist Joe Sandrini. “However, the disease is endemic in the
Black Hills and we experience some level of die-off most years. We'll be able to get a better handle on this in mid October when we do our deer trend counts in the Black Hills, and hopefully by then we will have had a good hard frost and the disease will have run its course.” In recent weeks concerned citizens have contacted the Game and Fish Department about dead or dying deer. “I have been fielding a lot of phone calls about sick and dead deer in Crook County,” said Sundance Game Warden Chris Teter. “It seems like there have been more phone calls than with past outbreaks, but we also have a lot more people living on small acreages where deer con-
centrate in the summer.” Newcastle Game Warden Troy Achterhof noted that all of the dead deer he has found and those that have been reported are whitetails, and most of the mortality so far seems to be in fawns and bucks, but does are being affected as well. His observations have been similar to what the game wardens in Moorcroft and Sundance have found, and now the die-off appears to be hitting all age classes of bucks and does. “The current EHD die-off really emphasizes how many factors come together to regulate deer populations in the Black Hills,” Sandrini said. “The weather, disease, insect populations, preda-
tors such as mountain lions, and habitat all interact, affecting each other and ultimately acting to increase or decrease deer production and survival. You just cannot point your finger at one thing and say it is solely responsible for trends in deer numbers.” But he also noted, "Something like this current EHD epidemic can have a significant short term effect, the results of which can impact hunting opportunity for several years, and unfortunately, this latest impact follows on the heels of the 2010-11 winter which was most responsible for our current low numbers of deer.”
can most other wildlife. Mule deer occasionally get the disease but are generally insulated from the infection because they don’t tend to inhabit the environment of the gnats. EHD was first identified in Wyoming in the Black Hills in 1957. At that time a significant die-off of deer occurred north of Newcastle on Oil Creek.
There is no human health concern from hemorrhagic disease. Humans can’t get it and neither
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An Early Start to Flu Season Starts in Wyoming With reports of illness showing flu season is off to an early start in the state, Wyoming’s state health officer is encouraging residents to get their annual flu vaccination. Dr. Wendy Braund, state health officer and Public Health Division senior administrator with the Wyoming Department of Health, said reports of influenza activity in Wyoming have been confirmed, especially in Sheridan County. “While flu season officially runs from October through May, Wyoming’s typical peak time is February and March. So we do think this early activity is important to note.” Braund said almost everyone who is six months or older should get an annual flu vaccine because they are a key tool to help prevent influenza. “Whether you choose a flu shot or a nasal spray vaccine, getting immunized is safe and is the single most effective thing most people can do to help prevent getting ill with influenza or passing it on to others.” Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. Symptoms include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and muscle aches. “Some people are certainly more vulnerable when it comes to flu complications, and that’s why influenza causes hospitalizations and even deaths each year,” Braund said. “Healthy people get the flu too. “They usually get better in a few days, but can still miss school or work. Unfortu-
nately, they can also infect others who may not be able to recover easily.” Influenza vaccines are available in many locations around Wyoming, including local public health offices, workplaces, doctors’ offices and retail stores. “Flu vaccines are not expensive and many insurance policies reimburse patients for the costs,” Braund said. In Wyoming, the cost of the vaccine itself is covered for many children through the Wyoming Vaccinates Important People (WyVIP) program. Children who qualify for free vaccines include those covered by Medicaid, uninsured children, American Indian or Alaska native children and some children considered to be underinsured. Braund said it’s important to realize it takes several days for flu vaccines to protect against the virus. “Every year, unfortunately, we hear from folks who blame the vaccine for giving them the flu. If you’re exposed to the flu virus before the vaccine has had the time it needs to protect you, you may still become ill with influenza. But it will not be caused by the vaccine.” Basic common-sense measures can also slow the spread of influenza. “Simple steps such as covering your mouth and nose with your sleeve or a tissue when you sneeze and cough; frequently washing your hands; and staying home from work, school, day care and errands when you are ill can help,” Braund said.
Eastern Wyoming College Serves Glenrock and Douglas Looks Ahead To Build New Facility Rhonda Zeller (TBC) On November 6, EWC would appreciate it if you would support the one cent tax, on question number two. This one cent tax would be coupled with the Douglas and Glenrock Libraries as well. There will be two separate ballot questions and only one (one cent) tax. The tax is also known as a Sunset Tax, which means when the funds are raised the tax goes away. Dr. Tom Armstrong, President of EWC stated, “The tax would go into effect in 2013. We could see groundbreaking by 2014.” After the funds are in place, EWC would seek approval by the Legislature to move forward with construction. EWC is looking to raise 9.7 million dollars to build a new
building in the Douglas Business Park, which Granite Peak has recently purchased. EWC is looking at approximately 30,000 square feet for the new branch in Douglas. (Granite Peak Development, LLC of Casper is acquiring the business park and is very supportive of the new Converse County campus in Douglas.) Eastern Wyoming College is based out of Torrington, Wyoming and also has a campus located in Douglas. EWC offers twelve Outreach Centers through their programming and offers numerous Associate Degree Programs, Certificate Programs, GED and ABE classes. The new EWC facility in Douglas would be host to all the same classes as the current building, along with adding in a Workforce Development Training area. The Workforce Development Training would offer MSHA, OSHA, CPR and CDL
classes. According to Karl Hertz of Memorial Hospital of Converse County, a student nursing facility may also be included if the new facility is able to come to fruition. Wyoming State Senator Jim Anderson stated, "A new campus for Eastern Wyoming College located in the Douglas Business Park will be a valuable asset for the entire county. This investment will result in dividends through greater educational opportunities for both Douglas and Glenrock students. A well-trained workforce makes for a more viable, economically strong community. The proposal is sensible, affordable, and sustainable." Senator Jim Anderson is currently President of the Wyoming Senate.
Glenrock’s Annual Hazardous Waste Day to Cancel: Glenrock Landfill Now Capable of Handling Hazardous Waste Items Misty Pritchard (TBC) rock has offered a Hazardous item and they can be dropped off Glenrock landfill is now accepting paint, TV’s, computers, used oil, batteries and non-freon household appliances. Over the past few years, Glen-
Waste Day to the public to dispose of these items.
The annual Hazardous Waste Day will no longer be held, now that the Landfill can handle these items. There are no limits on any
during normal business hours.
There is no charge for in district residences, to dispose of these items, or to utilize the landfill for other items.
Hunters Reminded of Ongoing Fire Danger as Drought Conditions Persist
As warm and dry conditions persist, hunters and other recreationists are reminded that the threat of wildland fire remains and that fire restrictions are still in effect across many jurisdictions. Fire restrictions were rescinded across the Brush Creek-Hayden and Laramie Ranger Districts of the Medicine Bow National Forest last month; however, due to ongoing drought conditions throughout the Laramie Peak area and the Thunder Basin National Grassland, Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect on the Douglas Ranger District. Fires are not allowed on the Douglas Ranger District, even in developed campgrounds and picnic areas. Where allowed, campers are advised to use caution when building and maintaining campfires. Always make sure that campfires are thoroughly extinguished before leaving a fire unattended. This is effectively done by stirring coals and other burned materials with water until cool. For other Medicine Bow National Forest information contact the following offices, go to our website at http://fs.usda.gov/mbr, or you can follow us on Twitter, @MBRNFsTBNG. Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District, South Highway 130, Saratoga, WY, (307) 326-5258 Laramie Ranger District, 2468 Jackson Street, Laramie, WY, (307)745-2300 Douglas Ranger District, 2250 East Richards Street, Douglas, WY, (307)358-4690 Please contact the Casper or Rawlins Field Offices for current fire restrictions on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. Casper – http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/field offices/Casper.html or (307) 261-7600 Rawlins - http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/field offices/Rawlins.html or (307) 328-4200 Current fire restriction information for private, county and state lands can be found at the following websites. Albany County - http://www.co.albany.wy.us/ Carbon County – http://www.carbonwy.com/ Campbell County - http://www.ccgov.net/ Converse County - http://conversecounty.org/ Niobrara County - http://niobraracounty.org/ Platte County - http://www.plattecountywyoming.com/ Weston County – http://westongov.com/ Wyoming State Forestry Division - https://sites.google.com/a/wyo. gov/wsfd-fire-information/
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Casper's Bosom Buddies Make Life "Feel” Better For Breast Cancer Survivors Margaret Matray (AP) — Donna Woodcock first noticed the lump when she got out of the shower and lifted her arm to comb her hair. She had yearly mammograms, but now, in the bathroom mirror, her left breast looked so strange. Doctors confirmed breast cancer. There was chemo to reduce it and surgery to remove it and radiation to be sure. When it was all over, Lauren Groves talks with other volunteers while knitting "bosom buddies" with a Woodcock's skin felt group Jan. 10, 2012 at Dancing Sheep Yarn & Fiber in Casper, Wyo. The group raw and irritated. She gets together one Tuesday a month to make the alternative prosthetics for women waited a month or two who have had mastectomies. (AP Photo/Casper Star-Tribune, Kerry Huller) before finding a prosthetic to fill in what had The project began four years Kinner said. The alternative been taken away in the lumpec- ago, when Dancing Sheep prosthetics have been so poputomy. owner Charlotte Kinner opened lar the women now make them her shop. Kinner wanted to start to order. The prosthetic was made of a community project, and she foam. It was hot and dense, but found a pattern for the alterna- The materials used to make she wore it every day for nearly tive prosthetics on one of her bosom buddies are light and four years. knitting blogs. non-allergenic, so as not to irritate the sensitive skin of breast At a Senior Center health fair, Kinner liked the idea, but she cancer patients. The alternative Woodcock, 78, met a woman wondered whether it was a prosthetics can be cleaned in with a pair of bosom buddies feasible project, or just silly. the washer and dryer. on display. The alternative She spoke with a woman who prosthetics were made of cotton worked in an oncologist's of- Traditional foam prosthetics modal yarn and polyester and fice who said yes, Casper had can cost hundreds of dollars, silk stuffing, soft to the touch. a need. Kinner said. Volunteers donate $12 for materials to make a pair "It was much cooler," she said. Kinner knit a pair and gave of bosom buddies, which are "It just felt more comfortable, them to a friend who had a given to mastectomy patients too." double mastectomy to test them for free. out. Inside Dancing Sheep Yarn Losing a breast to cancer, "that & Fiber in Casper, a group of "She loved them," Kinner said. goes to the core of your sexuwomen meet one Tuesday eveality and your being," Kinner ning a month to gather materi- The group of women who met said. Bosom buddies are meant als and build bosom buddies for an open knit night at Kin- to return self-esteem. for women who need them. The ner's store began knitting bosmall group of six has knitted som buddies, with the intention Volunteer knitter Diane Combs the alternative prosthetics on of setting up a small shop in the spends part of the year in Washand off for three years, donating store where cancer survivors ington state, and women there an estimated 50 pairs to women could pick out their own pair. approach her about bosom budwho have had mastectomies dies. She said she's amazed at and lumpectomies. "We can't keep them in here," the number of women she's met
who have had breast cancer. "I never would have known they were cancer survivors," she said. Bosom Buddies of Wyoming began meeting regularly about a year ago, and volunteer knitter Cathy Jones has been knitting the alternative prosthetics ever since. Her grandmother had breast cancer. So did her stepmom, who has been the recipient of bosom buddies. "Everyone in the U.S. knows someone who has had breast cancer," Jones said. "It's pretty important." Kinner's the one who's there when women come into the shop looking for bosom buddies. She's seen a woman pull pantyhose out of her bra, what she'd been using as a prosthetic. She's there when cancer survivors cry in gratitude and relief. "Once you see that for the first time, it's like, 'Oh, boy. You have to keep going,'" Kinner said.
Wyoming Author Releases Juvenile Mystery Nationwide This week, Casper author Amy Blaze celebrates the release of her new juvenile mystery novel, “Wicked Tears.” The book introduces 17-year-old Taylor Young, who was popular, on the cheer squad, and dating the star quarterback. But when tragedy strikes, leaving her parentless, this normal teenage girl is forced into the reality of life's cruelty. Who can she trust when all the adults around her seem to have ulterior motives? As she stubbornly attempts to solve the case of her father's disappearance, she realizes she can't possibly accomplish her goal alone, and partners with canine cop, Cole, a trusted colleague of her father's. As she races against time to find her father alive, she discovers a love so deep it's able to unite two broken souls to make them whole again, and loss so excruciating it threatens to shatter her very soul. Readers learn if love and determination will be enough to
save her father in this page turning book. Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/ bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com. Blaze is from Casper, Wyoming, where she currently resides with her wonderful husband, six amazing children, two German shepherds, and a Great Dane who has no idea he’s a dog. Law enforcement is a prevalent part of her life as she is surrounded by friends and family in that field including her husband and his four-legged partner. Blaze enjoys the outdoors, time spent with her family, and caring for her animals. In her spare time, she can be found reading a book or writing.
Not long ago, Woodcock found out she had ovarian cancer. She had surgery last March, followed by chemotherapy. She started to beat the cancer just like she had her breast cancer. Today, she's regaining her strength. Earlier this month, Woodcock stopped by Kinner's store to drop something off: a pair of bosom buddies she knitted herself. "It was just something I could do for someone else," Woodcock said. Because long before she was a cancer survivor, she was a knitter.
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Senate Passes Resolution Honoring Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate recently passed a resolution that designates October 7, 2012 as Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day. The resolution was introduced by U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., and Mark Begich, D-Alaska, to honor the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Koenig, a native of Casper, Wyo., initiated the process by contacting Senator Enzi. While serving in Afghanistan he was shot by a sniper, narrowly missing his forehead and hitting his helmet. He wanted this day to honor those still serving in Afghanistan. “We can’t forget that our men and women in uniform are still fighting for our freedom,” said Senator Enzi. “This day recognizes the sacrifices of our Afghanistan veterans and their
loved ones. It is a thank you from America for all of their service.” “This resolution affirms our deep gratitude to the thousands of American service members who have served in Afghanistan. They have carried out their missions with courage, perseverance, and skill,” said Senator Ayotte, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. “We must never forget their sacrifices – nor the sacrifices of their loved ones – in answering the call of duty. I join Americans in thanking our military men and women for their brave service and dedication to advancing the cause of freedom.” “A grateful nation thanks the heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom for their bravery, service, and sacrifice and that of their families,” said Senator Blumenthal. “This resolution honors the brave men and women who served in Operation Enduring Freedom for stepping forward when their country needed them and achieving the mighty
task that is the namesake of their mission.”
CHRISTOPHER S.RUGABER, AP Economics Writer
“October 7, 2001 marked the beginning of the end for insurgent forces in Afghanistan intent on terrorist activities both there and abroad,” said Senator Begich. “This resolution honors those dedicated men and women who have fought and sacrificed so that others may realize a life of freedom and democracy.”
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent last month, dropping below 8 percent for the first time in nearly four years and giving President Barack Obama a potential boost with the election a month away.
October 7 marks the eleventh anniversary of the war, launched in response to the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001 against the United States. More than half a million American military members have served in Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. Some 2,000 men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom.
Public Can Review Vital Statistics Services Office Reports and Data The broad information collected by the Wyoming Department of Health’s Vital Statistics Services Office offers interesting snapshots about Wyoming and its residents for the public. To view what’s available, visit http://www.health.wyo.gov/ rfhd/vital records online and click on the left-side tab labeled “Annual Reports and Provisional Data.” The 2011 report, for example, contains summary data on Wyoming birth, deaths, marriages and divorces. Jim McBride, Vital Statistics Services Program manager with the Wyoming Department of Health, noted Wyoming’s population continues to grow. “At the end of 2011 the Census Bureau estimated Wyoming’s population at 568,158,” he said. “In
2002 Wyoming’s population exceeded 500,000 for the first time since 1985.” Although the population continues to grow, the number of annual births has remained comparatively constant and within a narrow range of just a few hundred. “For example in 2005 there were 7,231 births and in 2011 there were 7,339,” McBride said. “Behind those numbers, we are seeing that mothers are having children later in life and fewer of our teens are having children.” “We are living longer too in Wyoming,” McBride said. Since 1990 Wyoming citizens have added two years to their life expectancy. Primary causes of death parallel national data with heart disease, cancers and
U.S. Jobless Rate Falls To 7.8 Pct., 44-Month Low
respiratory diseases ranking at the top. “It also appears that Wyoming residents are honoring family deaths a little differently,” McBride said. “Although the number of deaths per year has remained relatively constant, 80 percent of families in 2000 elected a traditional burial ceremony and only 25 percent opted for cremation. By 2011, more than 60 percent chose cremation and only 30 percent selected a traditional burial.” Additional tables allow those interested to view tables highlighting specific subjects as well as county and other demographic data.
The rate declined from 8.1 percent because the number of people who said they were employed soared by 873,000 — an encouraging sign for an economy that's been struggling to create enough jobs.
which declined in September from August. He also noted that manufacturing has lost 600,000 jobs since Obama took office. "This is not what a real recovery looks like," Romney said in a statement. But Sal Guatieri, an economist at BMO Capital Markets, said the report signals improvement.
The number of unemployed Americans is now 12.1 million, the fewest since January 2009.
"An overall better-than-expected jobs report, consistent with most recent data that suggest the economy is gaining some momentum," Guatieri said in a note to clients. "The sizeable drop in the unemployment rate could lift the president's re-election chances following a post-debate dip."
The Labor Department said employers added 114,000 jobs in September. It also said the economy created 86,000 more jobs in July and August than the department had initially estimated.
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis was asked on CNBC about suspicions that the Obama administration might have skewed the jobs numbers to aid Obama's reelection prospects.
Wages rose in September. And more people started looking for work.
"I'm insulted when I hear that because we have a very professional civil service," Solis said. "I have the highest regard for our professionals that do the calculations at the (Bureau of Labor Statistics). They are trained economists."
The revisions show employers added 146,000 jobs per month from July through September, up from 67,000 in the previous three months. The 7.8 percent unemployment rate for September matches the rate in January 2009, when Obama took office. In the months after Obama's inauguration, the rate rose sharply and had topped 8 percent for 43 straight months. The decline in the unemployment rate comes at a critical moment for Obama, who is coming off a weak debate performance this week against GOP challenger Mitt Romney. The September employment report may be the last that might sway undecided voters. The October jobs report will be released only four days before Election Day. Romney released a statement that focused on the job figures,
After the jobs report was released, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 60 points in the first hour of trading. Broader stock indexes also rose. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note climbed to 1.73 percent from 1.68 percent just before the report. That suggested that investors were more willing to take on risk and shift money from bonds into stocks. The job market has been improving, sluggishly but steadily. Jobs have been added for 24 straight months. There are now 325,000 more than when Obama took office. The number of employed Americans comes from a government survey of 60,000 households that determines the unemployment
rate. The government asks a series of questions, by phone or in person. For example:
Do you own a business? Did you work for pay? If not, did you provide unpaid work for a family business or farm? (Those who did are considered employed.)
Afterward, the survey participants are asked whether they had a job and, if so, whether it was full or part time. The government's definition of unemployed is someone who's out of work and has actively looked for a job in the past four weeks.
The government also does a second survey of roughly 140,000 businesses to determine the number of jobs businesses created or lost.
The September job gains were led by the health care industry, which added 44,000 jobs — the most since February. Transportation and warehousing also showed large gains.
The revisions also showed that federal, state and local governments added 63,000 jobs in July and August, compared with earlier estimates that showed losses.
Still, many of the jobs the economy added last month were part time. The number of people with part-time jobs who wanted fulltime work rose 7.5 percent to 8.6 million, the most since February 2009.
But overall, Friday's report dispelled some fears about the job market.
The "U.S. could be growing jobs at a marginally faster pace than feared mid-summer," Guy LeBas, a strategist at Janney Capital Markets, wrote in a research note. "Even with the issues in Europe and slowing production in China, U.S. economic activity does not look to be bearing the brunt of global downside, at least not anymore."
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a DC-10 Tanker! Rhonda Zeller (TBC) A smoke plume is rising over the horizon only to be followed by flames dancing in the wind. The hearts of concerned citizens’ race, firefighters continue their diligent effort to fight back against the flames. During the recent wildfires, have you heard a loud rumble, only to look to the sky and see a ginormous thing flying? It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s a DC-10 Air Tanker. The DC-10 tanker is the next best thing for firefighting efforts, right behind other aerial attack units, ground crews and cooperative weather. The DC-10 is an American wide body jet air tanker, which has been in service as an aerial firefighting unit since 2006. The plane is operated by 10 Tanker Air Carrier, and is a converted McDonnell Douglas DC-10 airliner, primarily used to fight wildfires, especially in rural areas. The DC-10's operate with a flight crew of three, a pilot, a copilot and a flight engineer. An air tanker of this magnitude works with a lead plane for guidance while flying. There are currently two DC-10 planes in use for firefighting. They each have a unique call sign, 910 and 911, displayed in large numbers on the tail of each plane. The first converted DC10 was originally a civil passenger plane, when first released in 1975. Before the conversion process the plane flew for American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Omni Air International and Pan Am. The conversion of the original plane to a firefighting plane was a joint investment under the name of 10 Tanker Air Carrier between Cargo Conversions and Omni. The conversion work was completed by Victorville Aerospace at the Southern California Logistics Airport at Victorville, California. This plane was given the call sign Tanker 910 by the operator. The second DC-10 was secured from the United States flag carrier Omni Air International,
where it served as a commercial and military transport plane. In 2007, it was converted to an aerial firefighting plane by Kalitta Air Services, to be ready for the 2008 fire season. This plane is now known as Tanker 911, and was the plane that recently assisted in fighting the blaze that overtook Casper Mountain earlier this month. The turbofan powered aircraft carries up to 12,000 US gallons of water or fire retardant, in three centered belly mounted tanks that are located on the outside of the plane. In each tank there are internal baffles to prevent fluid shift and changes the planes center of gravity while flying. All three tanks can be filled concurrently, on the ground, in as fast as eight minutes. The entire load can be dumped in eight seconds. The actual drop rate is controlled by a computer that the flight crew is in control of, in order to produce the desired retardant spread over the fire lines. The aircraft is capable of applying a line of retardant 300 feet wide by one mile long. The number of drops it can make in a day is only limited by the time it takes to reload the aircraft with retardant and fuel. The DC-10 requires a proper sized landing field, which may not always be in close proximity to the wildfire. In 2006, Tanker 910 was operated on a limited contract with the State of California. During the 2006 season, Tanker 910 was offered on a "call-whenneeded" basis, which came with a $26,500 per-flight-hour cost, billed for a minimum of three hours. The activation delay was anywhere from twelve to twenty-four hours. Tanker 910 only flew on six fires in California and one in Washington in 2006, due to the terms of use. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger authorized a contract for the exclusive use of the aircraft during 2007-2009, for the June 15 to October 15 fire season. The individuality of the contract allowed for the aircraft to always be ready to dispatch. The tanker was able to dispatch
A DC-10 tanker jet drops a load of fire retardant on the north side of Casper Mountain as a wildfire continues to burn Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 in Casper, Wyo. The fire was listed at more than 15,000 acres as of Tuesday morning. (AP Photo/Star-Tribune, Alan Rogers)
to a fire within an hour of being notified. In 2011, the individual use contract was cancelled due to state budgeting. Currently, the United States Forest Service uses the two DC-10 tankers as a “call when needed” plane. This tactic means that both DC-10 tankers need to be ready when called upon. The tankers may go un-called on for long periods of time. 10 Tanker Air Carrier is currently in negotiations with USFS towards a long-term contract. Without long term contracts, no new DC10 tankers can be converted and the current DC-10 tankers could be grounded for good, leaving the United States critically ill equipped to fight wildfires. 2012 has proven to be one of the most active fire years in the
Town Square: Local Matters Even with all that PPS and its partners have accomplished over three decades in showing how the power of place can transform our communities, the idea of Placemaking still faces formidable obstacles. The old thinking that bigger is better remains strong across the country. Many locally-owned stores simply shut their doors at the first sign of Wal-Mart. The Placemaking movement that PPS and friends are now launching has its hands full questioning mega-development proposals, challenging road expansion plans, and debunking “design-for-design’s sake” architecture. But the most dramatic sign of what we are up against is the proliferation of big box retail, which knocks the life out of downtowns everywhere and sucks the economic and cultural vitality out of many communities. The most potent symbol of what’s threatening American places and communities today is, without a doubt, Wal-Mart. Many locally-owned stores simply shut their doors at the first sign of Wal-Mart, rather than prolong the misery of trying to compete against this giant. You can see the results in boardedup Main Streets and neighborhood shopping districts across the continent. In Iowa alone, according to noted environmental writer Bill McKibben, Wal-Mart wiped out 555 groceries, 298 hardware stores, 293 building supply stores, 161 variety stores, 158 women’s clothing stores, 153 shoe stores, 116 drug stores, and 111 men’s and boys’ clothing stores in a ten-year period. Life in these places has changed drastically, now that local shoppers’ money flows out of town rather than circulating around the community again and again through locally-owned busi-
nesses. Many believe this is the inevitable march of history, with independent businesses being trampled into extinction everywhere. But that’s not what happened in Powell, Wyoming. Despite a Wal-Mart in a nearby town, a clothing store called Powell Mercantile has thrived. That’s because it is owned by the community itself. Five hundred citizens put up money to launch the store because they didn’t want to see their Main Street boarded up. Indeed the store’s success has started a chain reaction, with other shops opening up in once empty downtown locations. Powell has come back to life. And now the town of Worland, ninety miles south, is doing the same thing. Neighborhoods all over North America are now flourishing with vital and valuable locallyowned businesses. Rather than a relic of the Norman Rockwell past, I think Powell Mercantile is a beacon of positive trends to come. Americans are growing weary of the coast-to-coast sameness of big chains and want to patronize places that express the personality of their communities. You hear a lot about Starbucks and Hard Rock Cafés these days, but as I travel the country I find all kinds of independent coffee shops and bars, with gloriously mismatched furniture, homemade food and local beers. They often sit next door to one-of-kind businesses like vintage clothing stores, used bookshops, art galleries, health food groceries, music clubs, antique dealers, gift shops, ethnic eateries, and burger joints. Indeed, some of them are banding together in organizations like the new American Independent Business Alliance to make a powerful case why
locally-owned businesses are essential to the future of America’s economy and culture.
I see this happening in my own neighborhood, the Kingfield district of south Minneapolis, where 1910s-era bungalows and Craftsmen-style homes have attracted many young families. We’ve enjoyed a revival of small businesses over the past 10 years as new shops and restaurants pop up in old storefronts, most of them run by people living in the neighborhood. A few blocks from my house I’ve got Roadrunner Records, where you’ll find few CDs by the likes of Britney Spears, Alan Jackson or Eminem. But almost every other musical genre imaginable is in abundance – from Renaissance dances to Cajun classics to obscure gems of grunge rock. Across the street is Anodyne, a bustling coffee shop that I have never once entered without spotting a friend, neighbor or old acquaintance. Down the street is Odds N Ends, an antique store with an impeccable collection of topnotch bric-a-brac, curious paintings, and a broad selection of great old rugs – at prices you can actually afford. Strolling a different direction from my house brings you to Bakery on Grand, with baguettes and semolina loaves so good I’m convinced low-carb diets are a crime against humanity. Then there’s Victor’s 1959 Café, a cool Cuban diner where a sign encourages you to sit in booths on either the left wing (Che posters) or the right wing (Free Elian posters). Catty-corner from there is the Fairy Godmother store, a marvelous selection of books, gifts and other fun items that remind us the world is still full of magic and mystery. And speaking of mystery, down the block stands an inscrutable junk shop with no formally agreed upon name, a live-in owner who is open only when the mood strikes him, and precariously steep piles
United States on record. 2012 is the first time that DC-10 tankers, 910 and 911 were deployed concurrently in the U.S. As of September 8, 2012 the tankers have dropped a total of 1.7 million gallons, of retardant on fires in the U.S. for 2012. So far in 2012, these magnificent tankers have made approximately 155 drops over fires in the United States. For the folks in Wyoming, the DC-10 tankers have helped in the fight against the Alpine Lake Fire, Chall Creek Fire, Ferris Fire, Horsethief Canyon Fire and most recently Casper Mountain's Sheep Herder Fire. Residents in the Casper, Wyoming area were able to watch Tanker 911 drop retardant on the eleventh anniversary of 9/11. It was a chilling of pop culture treasures everywhere – running the gamut from ’50s magazines to old lunch boxes. He also sells solar power supplies over the web. Go figure. Stand up and make a stand for your local merchants by visiting their stores and buying something. Places like these are the social and commercial backbone of our communities. They also expose the lie that independent stores are a thing of the past, destined to go the way of the horse and buggy. Neighborhoods all over North America are now flourishing with vital and valuable locally-owned businesses. The entrepreneurial urge in Americans is strong and can only be extinguished if folks like you and I turn our backs on small, distinctive stores in favor of big, boring boxes. I’ve found that patronizing independent businesses enriches my life in ways large and small. Right around the corner from my home is Caffe Tempo, a congenial coffee shop where last week my wife Julie and I ordered eleven dollars and six cents worth of breakfast, tea, and greeting cards before realizing neither of us had brought a wallet. “Don’t worry,” said the clerk, “just bring it the next time.” Imagine that happening at a Starbucks, Denny’s, or any other chain more beholden to distant stockholders than its neighbors and customers. So if you don’t want to see your town totally overrun by WalMarts, Burger King, and the like, then stand up and make a stand for your local merchants by visiting their stores and buying something. This is one of the basic principles of Placemaking. And right now, when sales are slow in the post-Holiday season, there’s no better time to do it. The future of your community and our country depends on it.
yet glorious experience for many to witness the retardant being dropped on that historical day. Photo at right by Capt. Jim Pattan Natrona County Airport Fire Dept. The inside of the DC-10 where passenger seats used to sit.
Memorial Hospital Purchases Morton Mansion
The Memorial Hospital of Converse County Board of Directors took action at their September board meeting to consolidate hospital properties used to house temporary staff. Currently the hospital leases 20 apartments in Douglas for nurses who participate in the hospital’s 3 for 3 program and medical students.
cleaning and maintenance services to one location.
In last Tuesday night’s meeting, the Board voted to purchase the Morton Mansion and a majority of the home’s furnishings for $534,000.
As a state historic site supervisor, Earnst also liked the idea that the people of Converse County would now own the home. “The Morton Mansion is an important piece of Converse County history.
According to Chief Financial Officer, Curt Dugger, the purchase allows the hospital to sell one home and give up at least four rental properties in Douglas. “By purchasing the Morton Mansion and releasing properties around town, the hospital will save nearly $1,000 per month in housing expenses” said Dugger. The purchase of the Morton Mansion also consolidates
Board member, Arlene Ekland-Earnst first suggested the purchase of the home. “We are renting apartments all over town, the Morton Mansion provides a lot of rooms in one building and is located across the street from us,” said Earnst.
The hospital’s purchase of the building ensures its historical preservation” said Earnst.
Registration Now Open For CDL Class at EWC in Douglas (Torrington, Wyoming, October 5, 2012)…The Workforce Development Center at Eastern Wyoming College is now accepting registrations for a CDL course to be held in Douglas. This course will begin November 26th and run through December 14th, Monday – Friday, 7 am – 5 pm at the EWC branch campus located at 203 North 6th Street in Douglas.
individuals who need a CDL license for their job or those who are seeking a job. Workforce training grants may be available for individuals who qualify. The registration deadline for this class is November 2nd. To begin the registration process contact JoEllen Keigley at 307.532.8365 or by email at joellen.keigley@ewc.wy.edu.
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Sassy, Did you see how the Texas school was coming out onto their football field with huge banners that had scripture painted on them? Its a small school in Texas that has been doing this since the school first opened years ago.
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One person who I guess is new to the community, or maybe just a pot stirrer, complained that the school was sponsoring religion via a State organized event or some shit.
Are you interested in getting your commercial driver’s license or do you need a CDL for your job? Employers… are you short staffed and in need of CDL drivers? Eastern Wyoming College will be holding CDL classes November 26th through December 14th in Douglas, Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Workforce Training Grants available for individuals and businesses. For more information or to begin the registration process, please contact JoEllen at 307.532.8365 or email her at joellen.keigley@ewc.wy.edu. The registration deadline for this CDL class is November 2nd. Don’t delay; register early to earn your CDL license today.
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So the school HAD to have the banners stopped because of this one person. The players, the students, the crowd in the stands are all upset. I think they school should have continued to allow it, and not given in. I actually got the shakes hearing about that the school actually decided to tell the students they couldn't sport the scripture of the Lord during their games anymore. I'd like to hear what you think should be/should have been done. Ok ok I prefer to not talk religion or politics in this column because people get CRAZY!!! But my opinion is that it is ridiculous that a long tradition had to be changed because it offended someone that probably doesn't even have a player on the team, doesn't serve on the booster or does nothing for the school or community.
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That's all I have, not wanting to ignite a religious war here. But thanks for writing in. Sassy
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The Song of the Ol’ Nighthawk The cattle now are bedded; they’re settled for the night. A northern breeze is blowing; the fire, flickering bright.
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Cowboys in their bedrolls; too tired now to talk. You hear the sound of an old cow horse and the song of the ol’ nighthawk. Chorus Hush now cattle; sleep all night. Tomorrow you’ll trail with the sun shinin’ bright. Settle down dogies; everything is alright. You’ll be on the trail with the first morning’s light. Clouds are now a buildin’; no stars twinklin’ in the sky. A last coyote’s howlin’ with the wailin’ wind and sighs. Camp cook’s cursin’ grow-
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Senators: SPR is for an Emergency – Not a Presidential Campaign Letter Calls on President to Refrain from Raiding SPR Until a Severe Disruption or Emergency Occurs. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Jon Kyl (R-AZ), John Thune (R-SD), John Cornyn (R-TX), Roy Blunt (RMO), and James Inhofe (R-OK) sent a letter to President Obama regarding potential use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). In their letter, the Senators outline that the SPR was created for use only in emergencies to safeguard our economy and national security against severe oil supply disruptions - not as a political mechanism to control the price at the pump. They also detail how a political raid of the
SPR would increase the amount of taxpayer money needed to refill the SPR to pre-2011 levels. After last year’s drawdown by the Obama Administration, refilling the SPR would cost around $1 billion. “The SPR is America’s rainyday fund. We ask you to preserve it for a truly rainy day when an unanticipated emergency or severe supply disruption occurs. We also request that your administration provide to each of us no later than 30 days from the date of this letter a detailed plan explaining how you intend to fully refill the SPR to pre-2011 levels. There are plenty of storm clouds on the horizon. The government must adequately shelter the American people and vigorously protect their rainy-day fund,” the Senators wrote.
BLM-Managed Lands Contributed $130 Billion To The U.S. Economy In 2011 Public lands and resources managed by the Bureau of Land Management contributed more than $130 billion to the U.S. economy while supporting more than 600,000 American jobs in Fiscal Year 2011, BLM Acting Director Mike Pool announced today at a Public Lands Commemoration Forum in Phoenix, Arizona. The figures from FY 2011, which ended September 30, 2011, are the latest available for a complete fiscal year. “It’s important to recognize the valuable social and economic role that the BLM plays in both local and national economies,” said Pool. “The revenue generated from BLM’s multiple-use mission continues to serve as a vital economic contributor for the nation.” The BLM, with an annual budget of $1 billion, manages 245 million acres of public lands and 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate. In FY 2011, the agency generated more revenue than it spent through mineral leasing, energy development, outdoor recreation, and other activities on public lands. Pool said that in FY 2011, the mining and production of oil, gas, coal, and non-energy minerals contributed about $126 billion to the American economy. In addition, he said that through the identification of priority projects for wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass energy, an additional $2 billion was generated and more than 10,000 jobs were created. Pool also noted that by offering diverse recreational opportunities on public lands, the BLM not only generated $7 billion in FY 2011, but also provided immeasurable aesthetic and outdoor leisure benefits to the American public. A report produced by the BLM,
titled “The BLM: A Sound Investment for America,” is available online, accompanied by a video and a detailed Webpage that provides a breakdown of the numbers by resource area and state, accessible at http:// on.doi.gov/SoundInvestment. The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, recreational and other activities on BLM-managed land contributed more than $130 billion to the U.S. economy and supported more than 600,000 American jobs. The Bureau is also one of a handful of agencies that collects more revenue than it spends. In FY 2012, nearly $5.7 billion will be generated on lands managed by the BLM, which operates on a $1.1 billion budget. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.
Enzi, Barrasso Vote Against Legislation That Allows Raid On Wyoming’s AML Funds To Continue Continuing resolution restores AML money to all states but Wyoming Washington, D.C. – Wyoming’s two U.S. Senators voted against the continuing resolution (CR) today that would fund the federal government for the next six months. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso oppose the bill, which includes a provision that restores Abandoned Mind Land (AML) Trust Fund funding for all states except Wyoming. “The money in the AML trust fund isn’t an ATM for the federal government,” said Enzi. “If you’re going to tax our coal, you sure better be ready for a share of that money to stay in the state. We will take every opportunity to restore what was promised to Wyoming.” “The AML provision in the continuing resolution fails to fix a problem created in the transportation bill,” said Barrasso. “By leaving out Wyoming, it fails to make the AML program whole. This fight is far from over. We’ll continue to pursue every opportunity to fully restore the money that belongs to
the people of Wyoming.” 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. Wyoming stands to lose more than $700 million from a provision included the Surface Transportation Bill, which passed earlier this year. In addition to Wyoming, numerous other states were slated to lose more than $600 million because of that provision. The continuing resolution applies a quick “fix” to the AML provision from the Surface Transportation Bill. States that stood to lose funding will have their funding restored, while as of now, Wyoming still stands to lose its funds. The Wyoming delegation has introduced bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate to strike the AML provision from the recently-passed transportation bill. This would restore the money to coal-producing states from the AML Trust Fund.
Nov. 6 Deadline For Enzi U.S. Senate Spring 2013 Page Position Application
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi is encouraging Wyoming juniors in high school to apply to be a Senate Page for the spring session in Washington, DC. The deadline for spring applications is November 6. “The page program allows students to have a front row seat during debates in the U.S. Senate,” Enzi said. “The program will provide experiences that participants will carry with them forever.” Page duties consist primarily of delivering correspondence and legislative material at the Capitol. Other duties include preparing the Senate chamber for sessions and carrying bills and amendments to the appropriate people on the Senate floor. Pages attend classes at the Senate Page School until 9:45 a.m. and then work until 4:00 p.m. or until the Senate adjourns for the day. The Senate Page School provides the necessary requisites for a junior year course of
study. Spring Page eligibility is limited to juniors in high school who will be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Pages live in Webster Hall located near the Capitol and receive a stipend to cover the cost of the residence. Breakfast and dinner are provided daily. The spring session runs from February through May, 2013. Finalized dates have not yet been set. Applications and additional information can be found by going to www.enzi.senate. gov. Further questions can be directed to Dianne Kirkbride in Senator Enzi’s Cheyenne office at 307-772-2477 or Dianne_ Kirkbride@enzi.senate.gov.
An Anchor for Their Soul There is no paucity of organizations or institutions that pledge time, talent and resources to advancing children’s interest such as physical, mental, material, emotional, educational, nutritional or recreational needs. They are innumerable. Many are familiar, such as the Boys Scouts, that has been around since 1910, according to their website, helped to mold future leaders of this country by combing educational activities with lifelong learning values with fun, to teach boys patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred values. They have done a good job of it by all accounts, with a list of alumni that resembles a Forbes 500 list. The list of “children only” pursuits are legion. Take your pick. There are; Boys and Girls Club; Big Brothers-Big Sisters; Save the Children; Children of the Night; Children’s Defense Fund; Make-A-Wish Foundation; Homeless Children of America; ad infinitum. Some are more noble than others, depending upon one’s emphasis or inclination to support such endeavors. To be gender sensitive, the Girl Scouts of America, was founded in 1912, in Georgia, with 18 girls assembled by “Daisy” Gordon Low, using a model similar to their male counterparts. The two combined organizations of scouting boast an alumnae of over 150 million worldwide. While both require moral underpinnings, and oaths, they are by design mostly secular in orientation. Those who have children, whether offspring, or adopted, know what a blessing they are(most of the time) and that it requires much love, time, sacrifice, and investing in both material and emotional resources for years. At the moment we saw that miniature wrinkled body and face that only a mother and father and grandparents could fall in love with, and instantly our hearts were knitted with that needy little person. It is both a overwhelming and sobering encounter, from which we never recover. Some considered the tiny ones eternal soul; others didn’t. According to Franklin Jones, “You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.” Dr. James Dobson observed, “Children are not casual guests in our home. They have been loaned to us temporarily for the purpose of loving them and instilling a foundation of values on which their futures will be built.” Serious stuff. To build on that in a more sinister vain, it was Russian communist, Vladimir Lenin, who boasted, “Give me four years to teach the children and the seed I have sown will not be uprooted.” That blade cuts both ways; for good or ill. “Children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” according to Psalm 127:3 There is one organization, that many of the my readers are unaware of, even those of the evangelical persuasion, whose singular purpose and passion is regard for the eternal soul of children. They’ve been doing it for over 75 years, and now active in more than 175 countries globally. Child Evangelism Fellowship(CEF) is committed to the propagation of the gospel of Jesus Christ to children, some as young as five years old. Founded by J. Irvin Oberholtzer, a humble unassuming man, with a vision of an “army of child evangelists encircling the globe.” His concern was that most organizations or institutions, even many churches, neglected the spiritual plight of the child. John Wesley, 18th Century theologian and evangelist, and founder of modern day Methodism, sounded a clarion call to evangelize and reach children for Christ. “Unless we take care of this rising generation,” he added, “The present revival of religion will only last the age of a man.” He knew it was crucial to both the expansion of the church and the spiritual heritage of families. Today, throughout the United States, and globally, boys and girls have the opportunity to hear the good news of God’s love and a relationship with Jesus Christ through a variety of activities, from Good News Clubs, Five Day Clubs, camping, and partnering with bible believing churches in Sunday School and vacation bible schools. In June, 2001, a door for reaching children in the public school arena in the United States opened in Milford, NY. After considerable prayer, and the US Supreme Court ruling, Child Evangelism Fellowship gained access to public school facilities after school to conduct Good News Clubs. That decision by the high court gave them the same access of any other organization after school, and resulted in children across the nation to participate in Good New Clubs, with parental permission, changing lives for now and eternity. With more than 40 million children in 65,000 public schools, there’s much more work to be done. Child Evangelism Fellowship is a ministry driven by donations from those who love the work and share its straightforward vision; to reach every child in every nation by 2017. Those who know it best report that what attracts young boys and girls to the work of CEF is the love and concern for them demonstrated by the staff and a cadre of volunteers, with a fun environment that is conducive to children hearing the “still, small voice of God.” A favorite of the children worldwide is that of the Wordless Book, augmented by the Do You Wonder Why? Meet the King booklets, the Truth Chasers Club, bible memorization and compelling stories that appeal to them. To the unfamiliar or skeptical, this begs the question, “Do children need salvation?” Turning to the Scriptures, we find a sober, dire warning from Jesus to his disciples, regarding stumbling blocks, “It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea than that he would cause one of these little ones to stumble.”(Luke 17:2) Not convinced? Again, Jesus spoke with authority directly to his disciples, “See that you do not despise of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in Heaven.”(Matt 18:10) When it comes to spiritual things, adults usually get it turned around. Are we obtuse? Many insist that children “wait until they are older” when they can make an informed decision. By that time the struggle for their hearts, minds, and souls may well be over, as they are bombarded by a myriad of conflicting interests. Not surprisingly, many parents and adults fail to apply such misguided logic when it comes to caring for other facets of children’s lives, that is giving them a choice, such as: brushing their teeth; personal hygiene; attending school; going to the dentist; inoculations; wearing appropriate clothing; eye examinations: proper manners; saving for the future, etc. However, in the spiritual realm, taking a handsoffs approach and “kicking the can down the road” may be a formula for disaster. By the way, how’s that working out for you? Good news-it’s not too late to invest in other children or your grandchildren. God’s Grace offers “many second chances.” How important is CEF’s work? Ideally, parents should guide their child’s spiritual direction. The reality is often otherwise. Many children’s spiritual survival rides on CEF. What price would you put on your child or grandchild’s soul? There’s a local CEF chapter in Glenrock. Curious? What do you think?
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UW Receiver Wants To Prove He Can Do The Job BEN FREDERICKSON, (AP) — The groans of disappointment rippled through War Memorial Stadium. A sure-to-be touchdown pass had hit the turf. The throw, had it been completed, would have been a big one. Wyoming wide receiver Trey Norman was open, wide open, and becoming more so with every step when Brett Smith threw the pass that hit the sophomore in stride. It looked like a touchdown was coming. The Cowboys were about to take a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. But the football bounced off Norman's hands. Gravity pulled it to the ground. The groans rippled. Looking back now, it's impossible to say how Norman's drop would have changed the outcome of UW's second football game of the season — a game the Cowboys lost 34-31 to Toledo. But one thing is certain. The drop has changed Norman's role on the team. And in order to get the spot he thinks he deserves back, he has to prove he can catch passes when it matters most. "The bottom line in this offense is, if you drop the ball, you don't play," UW coach Dave Christensen said. "Trey is coming to work every day and working hard. When his opportunity comes, he has to make plays. "It's like anybody in this program. You have limited opportunities, in games and practice, where the ball is (thrown) to you or where you are in position. When those opportunities come, you have to perform. Or we are going to find somebody else." Somebody else appears to be Jalen Claiborne. The junior college transfer got his first start after Robert Herron was sidelined with a shin injury. Now that Herron is back, Claiborne is still listed as a starter as the Cowboys prepared for Saturday's Mountain West Conference game at Nevada. That means a backup role for Norman. "I'm a two right now," Norman tells the Casper Star-Tribune (http://bit.ly/SyvRGI). "But I know I'm not a two. I'm a starter. I can be a starter on this team." He had been a starter before the
drop. He had earned the spot because he got open, because he had a way of catching his quarterback's eye. That has not changed. "The thing I love about Trey is that he is just a natural receiver," Smith said. "If he sees something break down, he is quick to find open space. He is able to find holes in the zone and sit in them. He's able to see the windows I see, so we are able to connect on some passes." Because of one breakdown in the most important part of that connection — the catch — Norman has lost some ground. Since dropping the touchdown pass, he has caught just three passes for a total of 16 yards. A chance for major redemption slipped through his grasp in UW's overtime victory against Idaho. It wasn't a drop, necessarily. But it could have been a catch. With the Cowboys trailing 2014, and no time left in the first half, Smith threw a prayer of a pass 41 yards to the end zone. The ball had no specific target. It was batted around by receivers and defensive backs. The final deflection sent it Norman's way. He lunged. He collided with a defensive back. The ball fell to the ground. "Maybe I should have come down with it," Norman said. "But it's one of those things. It was a bang-bang play." Norman says he is not worried. One drop and a non-catch on a Hail Mary is not something that represents a trend. Catching the football, he says, is natural. It's as simple as reading a book. After all, he has made catches since dropping that one against Toledo. But a dropped pass that would have been a touchdown tends to overshadow such things. Norman knows that, too. He heard the groans in the stadium that Saturday. He was the most disappointed of all. "When I dropped that, nobody felt worse than me." Norman said. "Because I know I can make that play."
Purcell One Of UW's Most Productive D-Linemen ROBERT GAGLIARDI, Wyoming Tribune Eagle LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — He's second on the team and third in the Mountain West in tackles at nearly nine per game. He must be a linebacker, right? Or maybe a safety? Nope. University of Wyoming senior Mike Purcell is a defensive tackle. Purcell averages 8.8 tackles per game and is tied with Memphis junior Anthony Brown for the highest average among defensive linemen in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Both are tied for 49th in the country in tackles per game for players at all positions. UW senior Korey Jones and Boise State's J.C. Percy — both linebackers — lead the MW with 9.5 tackles per contest. Purcell is tied with Air Force senior linebacker Austin Niklas for third. Among defensive linemen — both ends and tackles — the next closest to Purcell is Colorado State senior Lanston Tanyi at 6.6 per game. However, Tanyi has played in one more game than Purcell, and his average is 17th in the MW among all defensive players. Purcell has 13 solo tackles, second-most among MW defensive linemen, and his 22 assisted stops are tied for the most.
It's vital that Purcell and the rest of the defense play well this week as UW (1-3) opens conference play at Nevada (4-1 overall, 1-0 MW), which has a pistol offense that averages 308.8 rushing yards, 557.6 total yards and 42 points per game. If Purcell can dominate inside, it will go a long way toward the Cowboys at least trying to slow the Wolf Pack's run game down. Purcell proved he can be dominant against the run earlier this season. On Sept. 15, Purcell had a game-high and career-high 16 tackles against Football Championship Subdivision foe Cal Poly's triple-option, run-oriented offense. Half of his tackles were solo stops. Unfortunately, Purcell's effort wasn't enough as UW gave up 325 rushing yards and lost 24-22. The Cal Poly game boosted Purcell's statistics, but he hasn't been a one-game wonder. He has had at least five tackles in every game, including eight against then-No. 11 Texas in the opener on Sept. 1. Texas ran for 280 yards. Purcell was part of Christensen's first recruiting class in 2009 and has played since he was a true freshman. He said that experience helps make the fundamentals and techniques of the position "second nature" now.
There hasn't been a lot of positives this season for UW's defense. It's last or second-to-last in the MW in seven statistical categories, including last against the run (253 yards per game).
Purcell is on pace for 105 tackles and 10.5 tackles for loss. If he gets there, that would nearly double his previous seasonhigh for tackles of 57 in 2010. He's already half a tackle for loss away from his season-high — also in 2010.
But Purcell's play has been a positive.
But individual numbers are not what Purcell is focused on the rest of the season.
"He might be our most consistent player on defense from that standpoint," coach Dave Christensen tells the Wyoming Tribune Eagle (http://bit.ly/ QY8OQt). "He's been a dominant presence in the middle."
"I want to work on the leadership aspect to get everyone playing to a higher level," he said.
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Dear Patients and Friends, As many of you know, I will be leaving Oregon Trail Rural Health Clinic and Glenrock in October to pursue other healthcare opportunities in Oregon. I am excited to begin this new chapter in my life and grateful to the Glenrock Community for your support, friendship, and kindness over the years. The last day I will personally be providing you medical care will be October 12, 2012. The staff at Memorial Hospital of Converse County and Oregon Trail Rural Health Clinic have every intention to continue to meet your healthcare needs and are excited to introduce Nas Keyl, PA-C to Glenrock. Some of you have already met Nas, as she has filled in at the clinic for me from time to time. She has worked the last several years at Memorial Hospital’s Register Cliff Rural Health Clinic in Guernsey, Wyoming and is excited to be part of the Glenrock Community. I believe her experience and love for small town living is a perfect complement to Glenrock. You should continue to call the Oregon Trail Rural Health Clinic at (307) 436-8838 for medical questions, medication refills, and appointments. Request for medical records can be sent to 111 South 5th Street, Douglas, WY 82633
525 East Birch Glenrock, Wyoming (307) 436-8838
Thank you again for the opportunity to care for you over the years. I have truly enjoyed my time in Glenrock. Sincerely,
Carla Bloem
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