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A Few Words from The American Legion, Unit 42! The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 42 members have been some busy elves during the month of December. The gift tree at the post was full (63) of local veterans’ wish lists and all tags were filled by many local, caring people. Thank you all for helping us make Christmas a little brighter for our Veterans. Some of our members also helped with the Perkins’ Gift Tree that Perkin’s puts up each year for the veterans at the Buffalo Soldiers’ Home.

We would like to encourage any ladies out there to come to one of our meetings and see what we are about. We meet the 2nd Monday of the month. We also serve Friday night dinners at the post on the 2 Friday of the month. We could always use some more cooks. Thank you. From the officers of The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 42

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Contents | Features & Departments

Features Jennifer Thomas & Anna Land. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Jennifer and Anna talk about why using a Real Estate Agent is important when buying or selling and more.

Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Every other month, we compile a list of events in and around Gillette. We do this free of charge as a service to the community. Around Wyoming & The Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Biker Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 City / County Meetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Education / Classes for Adults & Fundraisers / Benefits. . . . . . . 14 Kids & Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 My Calenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19 Live Music / Open Mic, Other Organizations, Other Events. . . 20 School Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sports & Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Tradeshow / Markets & Western / 4H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Congratulations! Photo of the Issue Winner: Ruth Rudichar If you are interested in getting your photo published in this spot, send it to us: W Magazine, 209 Stocktrail Avenue, Suite A, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or rebecca@thedesignburro.com. W Magazine reserves the right to publish submitted photos at any time and any place in the magazine with credit given to the photographer.

Departments Artistically Speaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Marte Stines is

Follow Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Emmaline visted Bear Lodge and spoke with the owners, who also own Arrowhead Lodge & Elk View Inn in the Big Horns.

Founder / Graphic Designer

Trivial Facts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Co-Founder / Sales Director

Health & Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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We enjoy the weird and wacky along with kicks and giggles!

This month’s contributor is Club Energize! New Years’ Resolutions.

Rebecca Hauck

Emmaline Sargent WJE Hart

Random Rants & Raves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 It’s a Rave! Our auther thanks Gillette.

Community Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 This issue, we have three different submissions. One is a poem!

from Boom to Bloom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Most of us have seen the “Boom to Bloom” photos from the City of Gillette on Facebook. Now, here they are in print! W

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Artistically Speaking

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Marte Stines

Written by Emmaline Sargent

“Arctic King” Batik on Fabric, 30” x 40”

“Between” Mixed Media Collage, 12” x 16”

“Jackson Moose” Batik on Silk, 16” x 20”

Marte Stines is an artist in every sense of

creating, she feels as though she is on a

and imagination”, which she is so thankful

the word. Adventurous, eloquent, inspiring,

grand adventure of sorts; like an Indiana

for. Terry and Marte made little books at

and talented are a few adjectives that

Jones of the soul! Love this description!

about four or five years old. Even at that

come to mind when describing such a

age, she knew it was about the content.

remarkable woman!

Her father was very creative. He loved the

Marte describes herself as a contemporary

west and appreciated the idea of cow-

artist whose passion for “outside the line

boys and horses. He even encouraged

creativity” is vividly expressed in her mixed

the girls to take riding lessons. Her father,

media painting, batiks and collages. As

a career military man, and the family had

she explores new techniques and materials

to move around every few years. The

she finds that she has unearthed insights,

different places influenced her creativity.

memories and also dreams that have been

Other members of her extended family

hidden. This is all revealed as she com-

have taken on artistic endeavors as their professions.

pletes a project. During the creative process, Marte says when she is in the zone she feels as though she is in a whole different world. While working on multiple projects at once,

Marte Stines in her studio.

When asked if there were others in her family that were destined to create, Marte shared she knew from a very young age

She actually wanted to go to college to be a zoologist because of her love of animals as a child. She quickly discovered the mathematics aspect of the job description

that drawing & art was her forte.

didn’t suit her very well, so she decided

something or someone snaps her out of it.

She recalled that as a young girl, her

just to illustrate them. She laughs as she

The continuous process of exploring new

mother encouraged her and her sister Terry

describes this.

media, techniques and tools allows her to

(who is an accomplished photographer) to

After she graduated from high school,

follow the passion of her art. When she is

read, “because reading opens your mind

Marte attended college between South

she loses sense of time and space until

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Dakota State University and the University

research, personal discoveries, archetypes,

of all sizes and forms filling shelves. This col-

of Wyoming. She received her degree in

fascinations with ancient and present my-

lection began when she was just a young

graphic arts.

thologies and mysticism…for me, my art is

girl. Paintings, including her abstract art,

always about possibilities.”

along with those of animals and flowers

After college, she spent seven years

cover the walls. Through her projects,

working as an art director and commercial

Her husband, Mark, worked for a newspa-

artist in the San Diego area. Designing

per and her brother worked as a printer.

for others burned her out. She changed

They were told they could make more

her priority with her craft by defining it

money working in the coal mines in Gillette

I myself have known her for a while now.

not by the money she made, but by her

as they were “pulling people off the streets

I knew she was an artist, but I had never

love to discover her own method. When

to fill job positions”. She and her husband

experienced that part of her personality.

she stopped creating art for money, her

moved to Wyoming in 1982 as a result of

I am in complete awe of her studio. I felt

world really opened up. She was able to

the rumors.

very appreciative that I was invited into her

experiment and use different materials

It was quite the culture shock from sun-

and textures. This is why she likes the term

ny California to cold Wyoming, a new

mixed media art. Mixed media has come

experience for her. After about thirty years

Presently her work is being shown and

to the forefront in the last 10 to 15 years.

in Wyoming she couldn’t imagine going

represented by Wyoming Art and Frame at

The artist uses whatever they choose to get

back to California or to Florida, her home

304 S. Gillette Ave. If you haven’t been to

their vision across: such as line drawing,

state. Wyoming has provided her with a

Wyoming Art & Frame, you are missing out

wax, paint, tissue, cut pictures, numbers,

safe, secure place to belong. Marte likes

on a very well presented gallery of differ-

and letters, or maybe paint. They layer the

the stability of Wyoming and describes it

ent and talented artists. I had the extreme

materials on each other, which will create

as a good place to discover her art even

pleasure of meeting and visiting with the

a 3D effect on the finished picture. She

though it is cold.

owner, Glennis Palmer. She was warm, full

loves this concept, because she doesn’t feel confined.

She sometimes goes through times when she is not feeling the creative flow and she

books and materials for future endeavors, you get a sense of her.

studio and got a rare chance to realize it truly reflects who she is.

of interesting well-versed facts and geniuinly enjoyed showing me Marte’s work. She was so helpful in giving me insight into

Batiks is an old art form from Indonesia

attributes her renewed motivation to her

historically. She really got into this form of

husband. She says, “My greatest fortune

art in high school and has used it in her

is being blessed with a husband who not

current method since leaving San Diego.

only has a great understanding of art and

It’s a free form where she starts out with an

artists, he constantly encourages me to

idea. She chooses a canvas such as cotton

work at it. I’m also very grateful for my sister

or silk. The cotton canvas is a little more

who encourages me with her own talents,

Marte works in Gillette in her home studio

subdued, whereas silk canvas is brighter

her photography. She will remind me to

and has dedicated her professional talents

and more vivid. She uses a combination

continue on with style.”

to creating for the love of her artistry.

of sketch design and ads wax with brushes and different tools. The use of dyes (not paint) in layers helps accomplish the color and texture she is looking for. She will use a crackling method and continue to ad wax and color. When it’s completed she takes all the wax out with an iron.

Marte’s work has been shown regionally and nationally in juried (a committee decides what work will be included or

time to go in there before. It’s a place we should all visit, whether you think you like art or not. You will when you walk away.

Marte is also a member of Advocacy for the visual Arts (AVA) in Gillette and is in the online gallery.

skill, creativity, the medium and or other requirement) and invitational exhibitions. Her work is included in private, as well as corporate collections throughout the

You want a vivid, solid color”. This way, you

country and internationally in Germany

can never predict the way it’s going to turn

and Belgium.

excited and challenged.

and asked myself why I haven’t taken the

excluded in a show based on technical

“Sometimes you don’t want a layer effect.

out and that’s what she likes. It keeps her

the frame shop and gallery. I walked away

As I look around her studio, Marte’s personality emerges. Her love for horses, art,

Marte says, “My ever-evolving artistic inter-

projects and dogs are all around you. She

est is based upon diverse influences: recent

has many statues and figurines of horses

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Random Rant / Rave

Retorts from last issue

Thank You, Gillette!

Affordable Care Act (OBAMACARE)

Now that we have all survived the chaos of Christmas, planning

I’m married and have five children. My husband and I are insured

parties, buying gifts and preparing for relatives, I’d like to say

through his job at the coal mine. We have had excellent insur-

thank you to all of the people in Gillette who took a little time out

ance since he has been employed there for many years. When

of their busy schedules to pull together and help those who are

the new health care law surfaced, we didn’t mind it so much

less fortunate.

because we were able to insure our unmarried children until

The demand for aid during the holidays is always elevated, how-

the age of 26. This was a good thing, but now that the Obama

ever there are some great programs throughout this community

Care Act is fully disclosed, we are not so happy. We were told we

such as the Campbell County Parks & Recreation Department’s

could keep our insurance company. So NOT true! As of January,

Secret Santa program, the ABATE Toy Store and the Council of

we have a new insurance company. Our payments are higher,

Community Service’s Holiday Basket program, just to name a few.

our deductibles are higher, and our coverage is less. How is this a

Together these programs provide toys & meal baskets for families

better system than what we have had? I think it’s not! As we get

in need and served over 1300 families last year.

older we need better, more affordable health care. We, personal-

Gillette is not only a generous community during the holidays but also throughout the entire year. I have seen the people of this community rise above and beyond when one of our own is in need. There are countless benefits, fund raisers and raffles helping people with medical bills, loss of homes, scholarships, local youth

ly, as tax-paying citizens, do not appreciate the choice to choose our own health care company and provider to be taken from us. We have been lied to and the government has definitely misrepresented this new health care act. Ugh! - Anonymous Gillette Resident I have a close friend who lives in Wyoming. He has a pre-existing

activities and so much more. I have lived in many communities, but Gillette stands out shining like a big, bright star when it comes to the heart of this community. I am thankful to be a resident and part of something that is for the greater good.

condition that has plagued him since he was very young. His insurance company has raised his rates by around $500.00 per year to try to drive them out. His wife and he used the poorly designed website and did much better under Obamacare. They will end up saving thousands and will now get a significant

If any of you would like to get involved with one of these pro-

tax return. Under Obamacare, their deductable went from

grams, please feel free to contact the Council of Community.

$5,000.00 per individual to $1,000.00 and they may even cover the leg therapy he needs to be able to walk that his previous insurer wouldn’t. He has always worked hard for his family and

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parents and young adults are seeing. This allows someone who is

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Mission Statement: The Council of Community Services will pro-

on “student death” or going into debt for medical bills they will

vide a diverse, supportive network of services to people seeking

not be able to pay unless they quit school and even then it is impossible with the cost of medical. The government had to do

to improve their lives.

something. Is it the best thing? Maybe not. However it is helpful to some and brings the issue to the table. Can there ever be a law Just think of what we can accomplish if we start at the beginning

that will work for everybody? Probably not. That is why we need

of the year.

to be flexible and work all the issues out before we completely

Way to go Gillette, keep up the good work!

give up the issue to the trash can. - Anonymous Gillette Resident

Rants & Raves is written by anonymous author(s) here in town. The opinions of this column do not necessarily reflect the opinions of W Magazine of Wyoming. Rants submitted to W Magazine of Wyoming are printed exactly as they are received, with no editing. Also, if you are interested in taking this conversation further, please visit our website: www. wmagazineofwyoming.com and click on the Rants & Raves to visit the blog.

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Congratulations, Ruth Rudichar!

Thank you to all of our photo contest entries! If you are interested in having your picture published in the spot above, send us an email to rebecca@thedesignburro.com

You can also send us a snail-mail to W Magazine of Wyoming 209 Stocktrail Avenue Suite A Gillette, WY 82716 W

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There is no limit to the number of entries you can submit. A HUGE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank Youâ&#x20AC;? to each contestant. It was difficult choosing between the submitted photos.

Welcome to the Calendar of Events! While it is our goal to have ALL of the events in and around Campbell County, we realize that we are only two people and this is not going to be possible unless we have community involvement. If you know of an event or are involved with an event, feel free to send it to us! We are constantly looking for events and it is FREE to list them in this section, so don’t be shy! You can submit them to us by email: rebecca@thedesignburro.com OR snail-mail: W Magazine of Wyoming, 209 Stocktrail Avenue, Suite A, Gillette, WY 82716. If we have missed your event, we are sorry. This is a work in progress, so we apologize in advance. Also, this calendar is only as accurate as the last time we checked for events. If the event changed after we gathered it, it might be inaccurate. We are not responsible for canceled / changed events.

Around Wyoming “Art as Work, Work as Art” May 2013 - February 2014 8:00am - 6:00pm 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne, Wyoming First Friday Scotch Sipping Friday, January 3 Friday, February 7 8:00pm - 9:00pm 290 Atlantic City Road Atlantic City, Wyoming Second Saturday Scotch Sampling Saturday, January 11 Saturday, February 8 8:00pm - 9:00pm 290 Atlantic City Road Atlantic City, Wyoming Family Free Sunday Sunday, January 12 Sunday, February 9 Pinedale Aquatic Center Pinedale, Wyoming Saratoga Lake Ice Fishing Derby Saturday & Sunday, January 18-19 7:00am - 6:00pm Saratoga Lake (2 Miles NE of Saratoga) Saratoga, Wyoming Pinedale Indoor Triathlon Saturday, January 18 10:00am - 4:00pm Pinedale, WY Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra All American Spectacular Saturday, January 25 7:30pm - 10:00pm Cheyenne Civic Center Cheyenne, Wyoming Ballroom With a Twist Saturday, February 1 7:30pm - 9:30pm Cheyenne Civic Center Cheyenne, Wyoming

International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Wednesday & Thursday, February 5-6 9:00am Pinedale, Wyoming Barefoot in the Park Friday–Sunday, February 7-16 7:00pm - 9:00pm 2706 E. Pershing Blvd. Cheyenne, Wyoming Hello Dolly - featuring Sally Struthers Friday, February 7 7:30pm - 10:00pm Cheyenne Civic Center Cheyenne, Wyoming Glass Art Show Saturday & Sunday, February 8-9 8:00am - 5:00pm 710 S. Lions Park Drive Cheyenne, Wyoming Wyoming State Dart Tournament Wednesday-Sunday, February12-16 8:00am - ? Parkway Plaza Casper, Wyoming 14th Annual One Lunger Vintage Snowmobile Races Saturday & Sunday, February 15-16 10:00am - 3:00pm Sagebrush Downs Oval Race Track Pinedale, Wyoming Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Amadeus…and then some! Saturday, February 22 7:00pm - 9:30pm Cheyenne Civic Center Cheyenne, Wyoming The Ten Tenors Thursday, February 27 7:30pm - 10:00pm Cheyenne Civic Center Cheyenne, Wyoming

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The Arts Art at the Acropolis Public Artist Reception Friday, January 24 6:00pm - 8:00pm AVA Community Art Center Free artist reception for Art at the Acropolis. Open to the Public. Quick Draw at 6:00pm

All You Need is Love Art Exhibition The Month of February Tuesdays - Fridays, 9:00am - 5:30pm Saturdays, 9:00am - 4:00pm AVA Community Art Center Stop by AVA anytime to view our exhibition. ATTENTION ARTISTS: Artwork is due January 30. FREE COCKTAIL RECEPTION: February 14th, Valentine’s Day (Stop by for cocktails between 5pm & 7pm). ALL artwork in exhibition is 15% off on reception night!

Please Give us one More Boom: Oil & Gas in Wyoming January 6 - February 28 Campbell County Rockpile Museum The Campbell County Rockpile Museum is hosting “Please Give Us One More Boom,” a new traveling exhibit from the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming during the months of January and February. Although the oil and gas industry has provided great wealth to Wyoming, the consequences of reliance on these and other natural resources has made the state’s economy vulnerable to the caprices of the marketplace. Drawn primarily from the photographs, archival text, and oral histories in the UW American Heritage Center collections. This exhibit describes the ups and downs of the oil and gas industry in Wyoming from its earliest commercial history in the state during the 1800s, through most recent times, ending with a present day oil and gas boom in Converse County and anticipation of oil development in the Niobrara Oil Play of southeastern Wyoming.

Moscow Nights & Golden Gates Monday, January 13 7:00pm Cam-Plex Heritage Center Moscow Nights and Golden Gates offers audiences an entertaining and authentic glimpse into Old Russia through music, song and dance. The repertoire is centered around masterpieces of Russian folklore and represents diversity of the culture ranging from gently humorous songs, to elaborate lyrical suites, to pulsating dance numbers. The program is broad and varied, with something to appeal to everyone including audience participation through clapping and learning Russian songs and words. Lilting balalaikas, dynamic bayan accordion, unique trashotky and loshky, humorous dances, and superb vocals combine for an exhilarating and educational performance for audiences of all ages. For tickets, call CamPlex Ticket Office at 682-8802.

Hairball in Concert Friday, January 17 Door Open at 6:00pm Opening Band at 6:45pm Hairball Starts at 8:00pm Cam-Plex Wyoming Center Frontier Hall General Admission Tickets $20 through January 16th. Day of show, $30.00 When was the last time you saw Guns & Roses, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Kiss, Van Halen, Queen, Twisted Sister, Journey, Poison and Bon Jovi all in the same night? In 2013, more than a quarter million people experienced this and so much more at a Hairball show! The gigantic production Hairball travels with grows every week. With a fiery pyrotechnic show, video screens, smoke machines, makeup, costumes, fire, and an ever-evolving, virtually endless play list of hit songs, Hairball executes a Rock concert like nothing ever seen before! Seasoned rock stars in their own right, every one of them, hairball band members take pride and exude passion in their re-creation of some of the most influential acts in rock history. The sights, sounds and the performance will have you wondering if this isn’t the real deal. With three lead singers you get, “Gene Simmons” breathing fire while “David Lee Roth” and “Bon Jovi” are waiting in the wings to blow the roof off the joint! The dizzying spectacle of non-stop Rock for two and a half hours is a world-class show you’ll never forget! For more information or tickets please call (307) 682-8802 or visit Cam-Plex’s website at: www.cam-plex.com

Good Lovelies Musical Friday, January 24 7:00pm Tickets: $6 adults $4 youth/senior/military Cam-Plex Heritage Center Funny and upbeat, with just a pinch of sass, the Good Lovelies’ textbook three-part harmo-

nies, constant instrument swapping, and witty on-stage banter have enlivened the folk music landscape since they joined forces in 2006 for their first show at Toronto’s funky Gladstone Hotel. Lighthearted songwriting and irresistibly buoyant dispositions have made them darlings of the summer festival circuit. www.goodlovelies.com

Artist Reception - Will Lopez Sunday, February 9 5:00pm - 7:00pm Cam-Plex Heritage Center Call Cam-Plex Ticket Office for more information: 682-8802. Free Admission.

The Fantasticks Musical Sunday, February 9 7:00pm Cam-Plex Heritage Center Talk about a time proven audience pleaser! “Try To Remember” a time when this romantic charmer wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the longest-running production of any kind in the world, and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time. This moving tale of young lovers who become disillusioned, only to discover a more mature, meaningful love is punctuated by a bountiful series of catchy, memorable songs, many of which have become standards. Through the creative genius of Director, Carl Beck and Costume Designer, Georgiann Regan comes a steam punk inspired adaptation of this classic musical which promises to provide an unparalleled experience, whether you are revisiting this show or seeing it for the first time. Of the steam punk concept, Beck said, “It’s not an intrusive concept. It seems like the allegoric-quality can blend with the fantasy, giving it a quasi-period feel and making for a stronger statement than [The Fantasticks] usually gets.” He added that the story is not being rewritten or changed in anyway. Outside of the costumes, set and props, this show is, in its entirety, the original. Call Cam-Plex Ticket Office, 682-8802, for tickets.

Bar J Wranglers Concert Thursday, February 13 7:00pm Tickets: $15 per seat, Reserved Seating Cam-Plex Heritage Center There’s no better way to kick off the CAMPLEX Winter Western than with local favorites, The Bar J Wranglers! Some folks call it a western music show; some call it a stand up comedy show with masterful cowboy music; others call it the best musical experience in the west. Call it what you want to – the fact remains- the Bar J Wranglers from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, deliver some of the purest harmony, best musicianship, and funniest ranch humor ever seen on stage. Tickets on sale at

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Colossal Masters Powder River Symphony Sunday, February 23 3:00pm Cam-Plex Heritage Center Meet one of classical music’s most exciting rising talents and revel in the artistry of the next generation of great musicians. Captivating virtuoso Max Soto debuts with the Powder River Symphony performing Mozart’s Oboe Concerto. Debussy - Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Mozart - Concerto for Oboe in C Major, K. 314 & Beethoven - Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92.

Biker Organizations BACA Meetings Saturday, January 4 Saturday, February 1 6:00pm Old Fire Hall in Wright, Wyoming WBA Meetings Sunday, January 5 Sunday, February 2 1:00pm Jake’s Tavern UMF Meetings Sunday, January 5 Sunday, February 2 12:30pm Jake’s Tavern American Legion Windrider’s Meetings Wednesday, January 15 Wednesday, February 5 7:00pm American Legion Eagle Rider Cornhole Tournament Saturday, January 11 Saturday, February 8 3:30pm Eagle’s Lodge Eagle Rider Meeting Tuesday, January 14 Tuesday, February 11 7:00pm Eagle’s Lodge Vietnam Vets’ Bagger Ball Ticket Sale Saturday, January 25 Noon - Midnight Lakeside Liquors ABATE Meetings Sunday, January 26 Sunday, February 23 1:00pm Toy Store WBA Swim Party Saturday, February 22 5:30pm Campbell County Recreation Center

City & County Meetings

5:30pm Community Conference Room 2nd Floor of City Hall

Joint Powers Lodging Tax Board Wednesday, January 1 2:00pm George Amos Memorial Building 412 S. Gillette Avenue

Campbell County Public Land Board Thursday, January 9 7:00pm Cam-Plex Board Room (1635 Reata Dr.)

Mayor’s Art Council Meeting Tuesday, January 7 Tuesday, February 4 5:00pm City Hall - 3rd Floor Conference Room 201 E. 5th Street

Board of Examiners Tuesday, January 14 12:30pm Community Conference Room

City Council Meetings Tuesday, January 7 Tuesday, January 21 Tuesday, February 3 Tuesday, February 17 7:00pm Council Chambers 201 E. 5th Street City Council Meeting Agendas are available at 4:00pm on the Friday prior to the City Council Meeting. Minutes are available one week after the City Council Meeting. City Council Meetings can be viewed on-line two to three days after the meeting has taken place.

TIPS Training - Morning Session Wednesday, January 8 Wednesday, February 5 7:00am - 12:00pm City Council Chambers 201 E. 5th Street The City of Gillette Police Department and Substance Abuse Advisory Council provide TIPS training to local alcohol servers. This training takes place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall which is above the Police Department. For more information, call Leah Foster with PD Records at 686-5238.

TIPS Training - Afternoon Session Wednesday, January 8 Wednesday, February 5 1:00pm - 6:00pm City Council Chambers 201 E. 5th Street The City of Gillette Police Department and Substance Abuse Advisory Council provide TIPS training to local alcohol servers. This training takes place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall which is above the Police Department. For more information, call Leah Foster with PD Records at 686-5238.

Campbell County Joint Powers Fire Board Wednesday, January 8 6:00pm Fire Department’s Community Room, Station 1 (106 Rohan Avenue) Parks & Beautification Board Thursday, January 9 Thursday, January 23

Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 14 Tuesday, January 28 7:00pm Council Chambers 201 E. 5th Street Planning Commission Meeting Agendas are available the Friday prior to the meeting. Minutes are available two days after the Planning Commission Meeting. Planning Commission Meetings can be viewed on-line two to three days after the meeting has taken place.

Public Works & Utilities Advisory Committee Wednesday, January 15 5:30pm Engineering Conference Room, 2nd Floor of City Hall 201 E. 5th Street Senior Center Luncheon Seniors’ Q&A for the Mayor Thursday, January 23 Thursday, February 27 12:00pm - 1:00pm Campbell County Senior Center 701 Stocktrail Avenue

Education / Classes for Adults Uncorked! with Alexia Duncan Friday, January 3 7:00pm - 9:00pm Class Fee: $35.00 AVA Community Art Center Must be 21 years of age to attend this class!!! This is a great, relaxing painting class. Students will paint a picture on a 16x20 canvas with step-by-step instructions. No experience is necessary. AVA supplies all the materials needed. You provide your own cocktail. FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

Free Expert Retail Consulting with Tom Shay of Profits Plus Solutions Monday – Friday, January 13-17 Retailers...are you interested in the opportunity to have a nationally known retail consultant visit your store? Have you thought through your plans for 2014? Would you like some assistance with marketing, personnel, customer service or finances. As a result of

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grant funding from the Small Business Jobs Act, the Wyoming Entrepreneur SBDC is bringing Tom Shay of Profits Plus Solutions to northern Wyoming. Tom worked as part of his family’s business for over 25 years. His personal experiences served as an ongoing laboratory for the techniques that he will share with you. As a business professional, Tom has written in over 75 trade publications and authored 12 books on small business management. The SBDC is able to subsidize up to a maximum of two hours of consulting time per business. Depending on time and volume, sessions will be scheduled on-site at your business or via phone or Internet. Whether you are a start-up, franchise or independent operation, you can’t afford to pass up this unique opportunity. Businesses will be accepted for consultation on a first come/first serve basis. If you are interested, please contact Cindy Unger at (307) 234-6683 or cindyu@uwyo.edu as soon as possible to schedule your appointment. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact the SBDC at 234-6683 for further information.

Uncorked! with Tricia Scheele Friday, January 17 7:00pm - 9:00pm Class Fee: $35.00 AVA Community Art Center Must be 21 years of age to attend this class!!! This is a great, relaxing painting class. Students will paint a picture on a 16x20 canvas with step-by-step instructions. No experience is necessary. AVA supplies all the materials needed. You provide your own cocktail. FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

Duct Tape Purses Saturday, January 18 10:00am - 11:00am Class Fee: $15.00 AVA Community Art Center Make a very unique purse in this awesome class featuring Sandi Aberle.

Dave Ramsey’s Business Leadership Seminar Thursday, February 6 Time and Place TBA This is a great way to not only increase your potential as a leader, but also to impact your team and take them to the next level. Join Manufacturing-Works and speaker Chris Hogan for Dave Ramsey’s Business Leadership Seminar. For more information, please call (307) 567-8171 or email Matt Melinkovich at mmelink1@uwyo.edu.

Fundraisers / Benefits Bunko Fundraiser Friday Nights November 15, January 24, February 21 Sign-up at 6:30pm

Start Time: 7:00pm $10.00 per player Upstairs at American Legion Great snacks!! Door prizes!! Silent auction!! 50/50 raffle. Beverages available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the ACS Relay for Life team of Rita’s Rebels sponsored by Wyoming Gutter Service/Tucker Electric. For more information/questions, contact Rita at 682-9857.

Art at the Acropolis Fine Art Auction Saturday, January 25 6:00pm - 11:30pm Tickets: $125.00 Table for 8: $1,000.00 Gillette College Tech Center Tickets available at AVA. For more information, please call 682-9133 or visit AVA’s website: www.avacenter.org. All proceeds will benefit AVA Community Art Center.

Heritage Christian School Benefit Dinner & Auction Friday, January 31 4:00pm - 9:00pm Cam-Plex Wyoming Center Equality Hall For more info: Bryan at 686-1392 or visit hcsgillette.org

M.S. Teddy Bear Auction Friday, February 7 Jake’s Tavern Luau Dinner Fundraiser to help build the New Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Saturday, February 15 6:00pm Gillette College Tech Center Tickets: $100 The cost of the tickets includes dinner and dance for 2 plus a chance to win! Only 400 tickets sold! Tickets are available at Campbell County Chamber of Commerce, Adriano’s Italian Restaurant or call either Beth at 686-9828 or the Church Office at 682-4296.

Kids & Family Junior Racquetball Days: Thursdays January 2, 9, 16, 22 & 30 February 6, 13, 20 & 27 March 6, 13, 20 & 27 Fee: $20.00 Age / Time: 7-17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Instructor: Derek Izzi Junior Racquetball is an opportunity for junior players of all abilities to improve their game, develop their skills and meet other junior players for ongoing play. Whether you’ve played before, or never picked up a racquet, Junior Racquetball will teach basic racquetball techniques and strategy, while having fun. Open to beginners and experienced players ages 7-17. Registration deadline is the

Monday prior to the start of each session.

Blades & Avalanche Hockey Program Practice Starts: Monday, January 6 Gear Handout: Thursday, January 2 from 5:00pm - 5:50pm at Rockpile Ice Arena Mondays & Thursdays Ages 5-6, 6:15pm - 7:05pm Ages 7-8, 7:15pm - 8:05pm Spirit Hall Ice Arena Campbell County Parks and Recreation will be offering a Blades and Avalanche Hockey Program at the Spirit Hall Ice Arena for all youth ages 5-8 years old. The program is aimed at crating a fun, fair, and safe hockey environment for all participants. Coached by the Elite Junior Hockey team in town, we want all participants to improve skills, develop respect for others, and build self-confidence. The fees are $30.00 per child, per session. Need hockey equipment? Rental equipment will be available for an extra fee of $55.00. Groups will be based on age and / or skating ability - Coaches reserve the right to move participants accordingly. To be eligible to play in the Blades and Avalanche program, you MUST be 5 years old by January 6, 2014. If your child has NEVER skated, they must first participate in the Learn to Skate Program before advancing to the Blades and Avalanche Program.

Learn to Skate Lessons Tuesdays & Thursdays Session 3: January 7-Febraury 26 Deadline: January 3 Fee: $90.00 per student (includes 10 free open skate passes) Times: 5:15pm - 5:45pm, Level 1, 2 & 3 5:45pm - 6:15pm, Level 4-5 6:15pm - 6:45pm, Figure Skating Intermediate All participants are required to wear helmets on ice. Bike helmets are sufficient. Gloves and long pants are also required. Level 1: Walker, Level 2: Beginner, Level 3: Intermediate, Level 4: Hockey Basics or Figure Skating Basics, Level 5: Hockey Advanced / Figure Skating Intermediate. See the Campbell County Recreation Brochure for more information on the levels. These classes are not one-on-one private lessons. Our goal is to ensure that class size is not more than 6 students to one instructor. All instructors will be members of the Junior Wild Hockey Program. They will be taught how and what to instruct by Junior Wild Coaches Tom Winkler and Nick Adamek. Figure Skating Instructors are Nicole Hislop and Amanda Bowman.

Bug Out! with Sandi Aberle Tuesdays, January 7-28 4:00pm - 5:00pm Class Fee: $15.00 per class Member Fee: $12.50 per class AVA Community Art Center Make COOL bead bugs! Scorpions, spiders,

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butterflies and a praying mantis! Four week course. Save $5 if you sign up for all four weeks.

Kid’s Night Out (Grades 1-5) Friday, January 10 Friday, February 7 6:00pm - 9:00pm Fee: $12.00 Campbell County Recreation Center Enjoy a fun-filled night at the Recreation Center and let your parents have an evening all to themselves. Kid’s Night Out allows your child the use of the Recreation Center for gym games and an exclusive swim session in the Leisure Pool. Pizza will be provided. Each child in 1st-5th grade is welcome to register and enjoy this program. Your child must bring a swimsuit and towel. Parents must have their child registered by noon on the day of the event. Program limited to the first 60 kids.

Milk Splash Fridays Fridays January 10 & 24 February 7 & 21 10:00am - 12:00pm Campbell County Recreation Center Zero-depth only. Enjoy a carton of milk and a special snack after family swim. Family swim is a designated time for parents and their children to socialize with other families and enjoy the water together. Parents must accompany their children in the water. Children must by 6 years or younger for family swim.

Intramural Junior High Boys Basketball Practice starts: January 13 Days: Mondays / Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 3:15pm - 5:00pm Campbell County Recreation Center The boys basketball league is designed to build on basic basketball skills and work on team building. Travel to communities around Gillette and compete against players of the same skill level. Registration forms are available at school offices and at the Recreation Center. Bussing is provided. Registrations begins December 2 through January 16.

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Children’s Musical Friday, January 17 6:30pm Cam-Plex Heritage Center Michael Rosen’s award-winning book, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splashy splashy river, and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes, and plenty hands-on adventures PLUS a few special surprises!

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ABATE Meeting 2014 Furniture Refinishing Workshop Jake’s Pool Tourney Kerby Sowers Workshops Barrels & Poles - Pro Jackpots

“Please give us 1 more Boom” Rhinestone Cowgirls Drill Team

“Please give us 1 more Boom” Moscow Nights & Golden Gates Free Expert Retail Consulting Rhinestone Cowgirls Drill Team

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“Please give us 1 more Boom” Mayor’s Art Council Meeting City Council Meeting Bug Out! with Sandi Aberle Pottery Planet Rozet, Rawhide & Lakeview 5th-6th Concert Adult Square Dancing

“Please give us 1 more Boom” Eagle Rider Meeting Board of Examiners Mtg Planning Commission Mtg Free Expert Retail Consulting Bug Out! with Sandi Aberle Pottery Planet Prairie Wind 3rd-4th Grade Program Adult Square Dancing

“Please give us 1 more Boom” City Council Meeting Bug Out! with Sandi Aberle Pottery Planet 2014 Furniture Refinishing Workshop Adult Square Dancing

“Please give us 1 more Boom” Bug Out! with Sandi Aberle Pottery Planet Eggs & Issues 2014 Furniture Refinishing Workshop Adult Square Dancing

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“Please give us 1 more Boom” Free Expert Retail Consulting Karaoke at Fireside Skillz Camp

“Please give us 1 more Boom” Senior Center - Q&A with Mayor Karaoke at Fireside 2014 Furniture Refinishing Workshop Skillz Camp

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Uncorked! with Alexia Duncan Karaoke at Sundance Open Mic at Brothers Coffee Live Music at Prairie Fire Live Music at Jake’s Dinner at American Legion Energy Classic Basketball Tourney

“Please give us 1 more Boom” Kid’s Night Out Milk Splash Fridays Karaoke at Sundance Live Music at Prairie Fire Live Music at Jake’s Dinner at American Legion

“Please give us 1 more Boom” Hairball in Concert Free Expert Retail Consulting Uncorked! with Tricia Scheele We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Musical Karaoke at Sundance Open Mic at Brothers Coffee Live Music at Prairie Fire Live Music at Jake’s Dinner at American Legion Eastside RV’s Outdoor Fun Show WRCHA Clinic

Art at the Acropolis Artist Reception “Please give us 1 more Boom” Good Lovelies Musical Bunko Fundraiser Milk Splash Fridays Karaoke at Sundance Live Music at Prairie Fire Live Music at Jake’s Dinner at American Legion 2014 Furniture Refinishing Workshop Jake’s Pool Tourney ACTRA Friday Night Roping (Team)

30 “Please give us 1 more Boom” Karaoke at Fireside 2014 Furniture Refinishing Workshop Summer of Hope Dinner Pronghorn 5th-6th Grade Music Program Skillz Camp

“Please give us 1 more Boom” Heritage Christian School Benefit Karaoke at Sundance Live Music at Prairie Fire Live Music at Jake’s Dinner at American Legion 2014 Furniture Refinishing Workshop SVJH “The Little Mermaid”

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BACA Meeting Karaoke at Sundance Karaoke at American Legion Live Music at Jake’s Energy Classic Basketball Tourney

“Please give us 1 more Boom” Eagle Rider Cornhole Tourney Karaoke at Sundance Karaoke at American Legion Karaoke at Fireside Live Music at Jake’s 4 Seasons’ Bridal Show & Expo Ranch Sorting Nat’l Championships

“Please give us 1 more Boom” Duct Tape Purses Mad Science Family Day Karaoke at Sundance Karaoke at American Legion Karaoke at Fireside Live Music at Jake’s Eastside RV’s Outdoor Fun Show Hooray for Hollywood Pageant TSJH Choir Concert Master Classic 3D Archery Shoot Rozet Riders Open Horse Show WRCHA Clinic Rancher’s Roundup “Please give us 1 more Boom” Vietnam Vets’ Ticket Sale Art at the Acropolis Auction Karaoke at Sundance Karaoke at American Legion Karaoke at Fireside Live Music at Jake’s 2014 Furniture Refinishing Workshop Jake’s Pool Tourney 4-H Horse Clinic

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16 Cam-Plex Winter Western Kerby Sowers Workshops Melgaard Construction Bulls & Broncs

“Please give us 1 more Boom” City Council Meeting Rhinestone Cowgirls Drill Team

23 Colossal Masters-Powder River Symphony ABATE Meeting Up in Arms Show & Flea Market Kerby Sowers Workshops Pro Jackpots Barrels & Poles

“Please give us 1 more Boom” Sunflower 3rd Grade Music Program Rhinestone Cowgirls Drill Team

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“Please give us 1 more Boom” All You Need is Love Art Exhibition Mayor’s Art Council Meeting Pottery Planet CCSD Choir Gala Adult Square Dancing

11 “Please give us 1 more Boom” All You Need is Love Art Exhibition Eagle Rider Meeting Pottery Planet Prairie Wind 1st-2nd Grade Music Program Adult Square Dancing

“Please give us 1 more Boom” All You Need is Love Art Exhibition Pottery Planet TSJH Choir Concert Adult Square Dancing

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6 “Please give us 1 more Boom” All You Need is Love Art Exhibition Dave Ramsey’s Business Ldrshp Seminar Karaoke at Fireside Skillz Camp

“Please give us 1 more Boom” All You Need is Love Art Exhibition Bar J Wranglers Concert Karaoke at Fireside Cam-Plex Winter Western Skillz Camp

“Please give us 1 more Boom” All You Need is Love Art Exhibition M.S. Teddy Bear Auction Kid’s Night Out Milk Splash Fridays Karaoke at Sundance Lounge Open Mic at Brothers Coffee Live Music at Jake’s Live Music at Priairie Fire Dinner at American Legion ACTRA Friday Night Roping (Team)

20 “Please give us 1 more Boom” All You Need is Love Art Exhibition Karaoke at Fireside Meadowlark 1st-2nd Grade Music Program Skillz Camp

27 “Please give us 1 more Boom” All You Need is Love Art Exhibition Senior Center Luncheon Q&A with Mayor Karaoke at Fireside Hillcrest 1st-2nd Grade Music Program Skillz Camp

“Please give us 1 more Boom” All You Need is Love Art Exhibition Karaoke at Sundance Lounge Live Music at Jake’s Live Music at Priairie Fire Dinner at American Legion Town & Country Tradeshow Cam-Plex Winter Western Winter Western Pro Rodeo

“Please give us 1 more Boom” All You Need is Love Art Exhibition Bunko Fundraiser Milk Splash Fridays Karaoke at Sundance Lounge Open Mic at Brothers Coffee Live Music at Jake’s Live Music at Priairie Fire Dinner at American Legion Up in Arms Show & Flea Market Gillette College Rodeo Banquet

“Please give us 1 more Boom” All You Need is Love Art Exhibition Eagle Rider Cornhole Tournament Family Day at the Rockpile Musuem Karaoke at Sundance Lounge Karaoke at American Legion Karaoke at Fireside Live Music at Jake’s Pilot’s for Christ Valentine’s Dinner Wild West Wrestling Tournament

15 “Please give us 1 more Boom” All You Need is Love Art Exhibition Luau Dinner Fundraiser to Build Church Karaoke at Sundance Lounge Karaoke at American Legion Karaoke at Fireside Live Music at Jake’s Duck’s Unlimited Banquet 4th Annual Indoor Track Marathon Cam-Plex Winter Western Rozet Riders Open Horse Show Winter Western Pro Rodeo

22 “Please give us 1 more Boom” All You Need is Love Art Exhibition WBA Swim Party Karaoke at Sundance Lounge Karaoke at American Legion Karaoke at Fireside Live Music at Jake’s “Open for Business” Mini Golf Tourney Ringwars Up in Arms Show & Flea Market 4-H Horse Clinic

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Pottery Planet Tuesdays, January 7-28 Tuesdays, February 4-25 4:00pm - 5:00pm Class Fee: $12.50 per class Member Fee: $10.00 per class AVA Community Art Center Certified art teacher, Alexia Duncan, keeps the kids learning in this excellent pottery class. Introduction to the pottery wheel and much more will be covered.

Mad Science Family Day Saturday, January 18 10:00am - 12:00pm Rockpile Museum

Live Music at Prairie Fire Every Wednesday at 6:00pm Every Friday at 7:00pm Prairie Fire Brewing Company

Children ages 6 to 12 years are invited to sign up for the Mad Science Day at the Campbell County Rockpile Museum. On January 18th from 10 a.m. to noon, the museum will host a morning of wacky experiments and crazy chemical reactions for children and a parent or grandparent. This event requires a reservation and space is limited. All Rockpile Museum Family Day events require children to be accompanied by an adult. Call 682-5723 to reserve your spot today for some explosive fun! For more information call or visit rockpilemuseum.com. The Campbell County Rockpile Museum is located at 900 W. Second Street in Gillette, Wyoming

TBA Friday-Saturday, January 3-4 Jake’s Tavern

Family Day @ The Rockpile Museum Saturday, February 8 Victorian Valentines Co-Ed Mini Volleyball Length: February 23-March 27 Tuesdays & Thursdays Fee: $25.00 1-3 Grade, 4:30pm - 5:30pm 4-6 Grade, 5:40pm - 6:40pm Campbell County Recreation Center Courts 2 and 3

Quatrain Friday-Saturday, January 10-11 Jake’s Tavern Rebel Raised Friday-Saturday, January 17-18 Jake’s Tavern Face Lift Friday-Saturday, January 31-February 1 Jake’s Tavern Lazy L Band Friday-Saturday, February 7-8 Jake’s Tavern They will take the stage after the M.S. Teddy Bear Auction.

Judd Hoos Friday-Saturday, February 14-15 Jake’s Tavern Hexachord Friday-Saturday, February 21-22 Jake’s Tavern

Registration will begin Monday, February 3 and continue through Sunday, February 16 for the Co-Ed Mini Volleyball League. Separate divisions are offered: 1st through 3rd and 4th through 6th grade. Practice will begin Tuesday, February 25 at the Recreation Center. This program is for boys and girls who want to learn basic skills, teamwork, and have fun playing volleyball. Courts are modified with a lower net and a lighter ball for younger players. Registration forms will be available at the Recreation Center. Space is limited!

Country Music Project Friday-Saturday, February 28-March 1 Jake’s Tavern

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Pilots for Christ Valentine Dinner Saturday, February 8 6:00pm American Legion

Karaoke at Sundance Lounge Every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 8:00pm Sundance Lounge

Other Organizations American Legion Post Meetings Thursday, January 9 Thursday, February 13 7:00pm American Legion

Other Events

Karaoke at the American Legion Every Saturday 6:00 - 10:00pm American Legion

Friday Night Dinner Friday Nights 6:00pm until Gone American Legion

Karaoke at Fireside Every Thursday & Saturday 8:00pm Fireside Lounge

4 Seasons’ Bridal Show & Expo Saturday, January 11 Times to be Announced Cam-Plex Wyoming Center Equality & Frontier Hall

Open Mic at Brother’s Coffee First & Third Friday Every Month 7:00pm - 9:00pm Brother’s Coffee

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For more information, contact Wes at 6609771 or visit www.4seasonsplanning.com.

Eastside RV’s Outdoor Fun Show Friday-Sunday, January 17-19 Friday & Saturday: 9:00am - 7:00pm

Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Cam-Plex Central Pavilion Contact Jean at 686-1435 for more information or visit www.eastsidervs.com.

Hooray for Hollywood Pageant Saturday, January 18 Entries Due: Friday, January 10 CCHS - North Campus Auditorium This will be a sponsorship pageant where contestants can find a business or person to pay their entry fee. Categories will be formal wear, favorite movie wear, and personality wear. A special category will be Mom and Me Bling...where moms and daughters can put on as many diamonds as they like. Entry fee is $60 and $20 for optional Mom and Me Bling category. Sign up at Top Notch Auto before December 31 and save $15. Get a sponsor to pay your entry fee and get in on this exciting pageant. ALL entries are due by January 10, 2014. Call 660-1798 for more information.

Eggs & Issues Tuesday, January 28 6:30am - 8:00am The Eggs & Issues Legislative breakfast provides community business leaders with an opportunity to learn the issues on the plate for the upcoming State of Wyoming Legislative Session. The event also provides the community with a chance to gather and network. For more information, please call 307-682-3673. Thank you to our sponsors: Northland Industrial Specialties LLC, Burn & McDonnell and Source Gas.

2014 Furniture Refinishing & Project Workshop Tuesday, January 21 through Sunday, February 2 8:00am - 9:00pm Cam-Plex Central Pavilion Register by December 6th, $175.00 After December 6th, $200.00 Come and Go at Your Own Schedule. Presentations throughout the workshop, including basic preparation & finishing for beginners. Great wintertime activity for the whole family! Call for more information or to reserve your space. CONSIGNMENT EVENT & SILENT AUCTION Open to the Public. Items available for purchase & bidding through noon on Friday, January 31st. To consign items at a 70/30 split, reserve your spot by January 15th. Joni: (307) 687-7184/(307) 299-2899 Jim: (307) 682-8442

Summer of Hope Dinner Gillette Adoption Project Thursday, January 30 5:30pm - 10:00pm Cam-Plex Energy Hall

11:00am - 12:00pm: 4th-7th Grade 1:00pm - 2:30pm: 8th-12th Grade 3:00pm - 4:30pm: Adults (18 and up) Cam-Plex Heritage Center Green Room Registration: K-7th Grade, $5 per class 8th Grade-Adult is $10 per class. Instructor: Rebecca Lustig Cam-Plex is now offering fun and educational acting classes for a variety of age groups. Join two instructors as they bring you through acting warm-ups, exercises and games. These classes are appropriate for all skill levels. Whether you are a seasoned performer or a beginner, these classes will be enjoyable and you are sure to pick up a new tip or two! To register, please call the Cam-Plex ticket office at 682-8802. Registration is limited and taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-Registration is required!

Duck’s Unlimited Banquet Saturday, February 15 4:30pm Cam-Plex Wyoming Center Equality Hall For more information, contact Jimmie at 689-1111 or visit www.ducks.org.

School Events

2013-2014 Home Schedule NOVEMBER 11/8 11/22 11/23

12/6 12/7

1/3 1/4 1/17 1/8 1/24 1/25

2/20 2/27 2/28

For more information, call Lisa: 660-5027 or visit www.summerofhope.org

Pronghorn Elementary 5th & 6th Grade Music Program Thursday, January 30 6:30pm Pronghorn Elementary School

Acting Classes Saturday, February 8 10:00am - 10:45am: K-3rd Grade

Sage Valley Junior High “The Little Mermaid” Friday, January 31

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Teddy Bear Toss & A Very Wild Christmas Skate with the Wild

Great Falls vs. Gillette Great Falls vs. Gillette Glacier vs. Gillette Glacier vs. Gillette

Parent Appreciation Night

Billings vs. Gillette Yellowstone vs. Gillette

Fan Appreciation Night & Skate

FEBRUARY

Teams attending this year are from Nevada, Oregon, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Utah, Colorado, California, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. More information can be found at www.energyclassicbasketball.com

Twin Spruce Junior High Choir Concert Saturday, January 18 7:00pm - 9:00pm Cam-Plex Heritage Center

Great Falls vs. Gillette Great Falls vs. Gillette

JANUARY

2/14 2/15

Prairie Wind Elementary 3rd & 4th Grade Music Program Tuesday, January 14 6:30pm CCHS North Campus Auditorium

Military Appreciation Night

DECEMBER

Energy Classic Basketball Tournament Thursday-Saturday, January 2-4 CCHS Girls & Boys Basketball CCHS North Campus

Rozet, Rawhide & Lakeview 5th & 6th Music Concert Tuesday, January 7 7:00pm - 9:00pm Cam-Plex Heritage Center

Yellowstone vs. Gillette Bozeman vs. Gillette Bozeman vs. Gillette

Bozeman vs. Gillette Bozeman vs. Gillette

Freeze Out Cancer Skate with the Wild

Billings vs. Gillette Helena vs. Gillette Helena vs. Gillette

MARCH 3/6

Yellowstone vs. Gillette

Billet Appreciation Night

Puck Drops at 7:05pm

Games held at Spirit Hall • Cam-Plex

For Ticket Information:

www.gillettewildhockey.com Saturday, February 1 7:00pm - 9:00pm Cam-Plex Heritage Center Tickets TBA. Contact Nanette at 682-2225 for more information.

CCSD Choir Gala Tuesday, February 4 7:00pm - 9:00pm Cam-Plex Wyoming Center Equality Hall For more information: Marie Dickey, 682-7247

SEPTEMBER

Reserved Season Ticket Single Game

OCTOBER

$275 $14

Friday - 4th @ Great Falls Saturday - 5th @ Great Falls Friday - 11th HOME Helena Saturday - 12th HOME Helena Thursday - 17th HOME Billings Friday - 18th @ Bozeman Saturday - 19th @ Bozeman Friday - 25th @ Yellowstone Sunday - 27th @ Billings

General Admittance Season Adult

$200

NOVEMBER

Children 5 and Under FREE

DECEMBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Friday - 7th @ Bozeman Saturday - 8th @ Bozeman Friday - 14th HOME Bozeman Saturday - 15th HOME Bozeman Thursday - 20th HOME Billings Friday - 21st @ Yellowstone Thursday - 27th HOME Helena Friday - 28th HOME Helena

OCTOBER S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31

S 5 12 19 26

DECEMBER S M T W T F

Friday - 6th HOME Great Falls Saturday - 7th HOME Great Falls Thursday - 12th @ Billings Tuesday 17th - Thurday 20th - SHOW CASE Tuesday - 31st @ Yellowstone Friday - 3rd HOME Great Falls Saturday - 4th HOME Great Falls Friday - 10th @ Helena Saturday - 11th @ Helena Friday - 17th HOME Glacier Saturday - 18th HOME Glacier Sunday - 19th @ Billings Friday - 24th HOME Billings Saturday - 25th HOME Yellowstone Sunday - 26th @ Yellowstone Thurdays - 30th @ Great Falls Friday -31st @ Great Falls

S 7 14 21 28

NOVEMBER S M T W T F 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29

Friday - 1st @ Billings Saturday - 2nd @ Glacier in Glasco Friday - 8th HOME Yellowstone Saturday - 9th @ Yellowstone Friday - 15th @ Helena Saturday - 16th @ Helena Friday - 22nd HOME Bozeman Saturday - 23rd HOME Bozeman Friday - 29th HOME Glacier Saturday - 30th HOME Glacier

Single Game Adult $10 Single Game Youth (6-12) $5 Single Game Student (13-19) or Military (with Identification) $7

SEPTEMBER M T W T F 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 30

S 1 8 15 22 29

Thursday - 19th @ Glacier Friday - 20th @ Glacier Saturday - 21st @ Glacier Friday - 27th HOME Billings

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

S 2 9 16 23 30

S 4 11 18 25

FEBRUARY M T W T F 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28

S 1 8 15 22

2 9 16 23

S M 2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

MARCH T W T 1 4 5 6 11 12 13 18 19 20 25 26 27

F 1 7 14 21 28

January 4th vs . M i l es Co m m u n ity Co l l eg e 5:00 p m - @ G i l l ette, WY 30

S 1 7 14 21 28

JANUARY S M T W T F 1 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31

Men’s Basketball

Home Games

Ticket Prices:

January 8th vs . Ce ntra l Wyo m i n g Co l l eg e 7:30 p m - @ Riverto n, WY

January 11th vs . Dawso n Co m m u n ity Co l l eg e 5:00 p m - @ G i l l ette, WY

Away Games

GILLETTE WILD SCHEDULE

S 1 8 15 22 29

January 15th vs . Western Wyo m i n g CC 7:30 p m - @ Rock Sp ri n gs, WY

January 22nd vs . Littl e B ig H o rn Co l l eg e 7:30 p m - @ G i l l ette, WY

January 25th vs . Casper Co l l eg e 5:30 p m - @ Casper, WY

January 29th vs . N o rthwest Co l l eg e 7:30 p m - @ G i l l ette, WY

MARCH

February 1st

Thursday - 6th HOME Yellowstone

vs . Sh eri da n Co l l eg e 7:30 p m - @ Sh eri da n, WY

January 29th vs . No rthwest Col leg e 5:30 p m - @ G i l lette, WY

February 1st

Women’s Basketball January 4th

vs . Sh erida n Col leg e 5:30 p m - @ Sh erida n, WY

vs . M i les Co m m u n ity Col lege 3:00 p m - @ G i l lette, WY

vs . M i les Co m m u n ity Col leg e 5:30 p m - @ M i les City, MT

vs . Centra l Wyo m i ng 5:30 p m - @ Riverto n, WY

vs . Centra l Wyo m i ng 3:00 p m - @ G i l lette, WY

January 8th

January 11th

vs . Dawso n Co m m u n ity Col lege 3:00 p m - @ G i l lette, WY

January 15th

February 8th

February 12th

vs . Dawso n Co m m u n ity Col leg e 5:30 p m - @ G len d ive, MT

February 15th

vs . Western WY Co m m u n ity Col lege 5:30 p m - @ Rock Sp ri ngs, WY

vs . Western WY Co m m u n ity Col leg e 3:00 p m - @ G i l lette, WY

vs . Little Big Ho rn Col lege 5:30 p m - @ G i l lette, WY

vs . Casper Col leg e 5:30 p m - @ G i l lette, WY

vs . Casper Col lege 3:00 p m - @ Casper, WY

vs . Little Big Ho rn Col leg e 3:00 p m - @ Crow Ag en cy, MT

January 22nd January 25th

February 5th

February 21st

February 22nd

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February 5th vs . M i l es Co m m u n ity Co l l eg e 7:30 p m - @ M i l es City, MT

February 8th vs . Ce ntra l Wyo m i n g Co l l eg e 5:30 p m - @ G i l l ette, WY

February 12th vs . Dawso n Co m m u n ity Co l l eg e 7:30 p m - @ G l e n d ive, MT

February 15th vs . Western Wyo m i n g CC 5:00 p m - @ G i l l ette, WY

February 21st vs . Casper Co l l eg e 7:30 p m - @ G i l l ette, WY

February 22nd vs . Littl e B ig H o rn Co l l eg e 5:00 p m - @ Crow Ag e n cy, MT

Prairie Wind Elementary 1st & 2nd Grade Music Program Tuesday, February 11 6:30pm CCHS North Campus Auditorium

els and includes, but is not limited to: stroke mechanics, shot selections and game strategy. Registration deadline is the Sunday prior to the start of each session. www.izziracquetball.com

Twin Spruce Junior High Choir Concert Tuesday, February 18 7:00pm - 9:00pm Cam-Plex Heritage Center

Adult Tennis Leagues Men’s & Women’s League Wednesday January 15-March 5 7:00pm Fee: $30.00 Campbell County Recreation Center

Meadowlark Elementary 1st & 2nd Grade Music Program Thursday, February 20 6:30pm CCHS North Campus Auditorium Sunflower Elementary 3rd Grade Music Program Monday, February 24 6:30pm Sunflower Elementary Gymnasium CCSD Jr High Strings Concert Tuesday, February 25 7:00pm CCHS North Campus Auditorium Hillcrest Elementary 1st & 2nd Grade Music Program Thursday, February 27 6:30pm CCHS North Campus Auditorium

Sports & Recreation Adult Square Dancing Tuesdays January 7-April 15 6:30pm - 9:00pm Fee: $30.00 Ages: 15 and older (12-14 with adult) Instructors: Don Haney & Dan Hopper Rockpile Community Center Welcome to Western Square Dancing, a positive, healthy family activity that brings people together for fun and friendship. Square Dancing is a great way to hear and dance to popular wester dance music! Participate in your free introduction to Western Square Dancing. (The instructors will accommodate all types of work schedule. Call Don Haney at 682-0632 or Dan Hopper at 682-2716 with any questions or concerns.)

Adult Racquetball Lessons Days: Tuesdays Sessions: January 7, 14, 21 & 28 February 4, 11, 18 & 25 March 4, 11, 18 & 25 Fee: $20.00 Instructor: Derek Izzi Campbell County Recreation Center Learn Racquetball or improve your game. Racquetball is a great cardiovascular activity that requires focus and coordination. Racquetball lessons are offered in 2 separate skill lev-

The Campbell County Recreation Center Tennis League is a tennis league where you compete against other players of similar ability. This is an individual league where you do not need to be part of a team. You register individually and you will be matched against other players at your level. Balls and court time are provided with league fees.

Master Classic 3D Archery Shoot Saturday & Sunday, January 18 & 19 8:00am - 6:30pm Cam-Plex Barn 3 Call Andy, 257-7509, for more information.

Adult Wallyball League Roster Deadline: Sunday, January 12 5:00pm League Begins: Monday, January 20 Team Fee: $155.00 Season: 10 games with a Double Elimination Tournament Campbell Country Recreation Center Wallyball information packets will be available in December at the Recreation Center for anyone interested in participating in the season.

Jake’s Pool Tournament Friday-Sunday, January 24-26 Jake’s Tavern Wild West Wrestling Tournament Saturday, February 8 9:00am - 4:00pm Cam-Plex Wyoming Center Equality & Frontier Halls For more information, call Ed at 303-635-1549 or visit www.rockymountainnationals.com

4th Annual Indoor Team Marathon Saturday, February 15 Campbell County Recreation Center Campbell County Parks and Recreation will be sponsoring the 4th Annual Indoor Team and Individual Marathon on Saturday, February 15. Teams of six will complete 210 laps on the inside lanes on the indoor track (200 meters per lap). Individual Marathon Runners will complete approximately 186 laps in lane 5. There will be an aid station on the course every lap and music throughout the entire 26.2 miles. Teams will consist of 6 individuals - 3 men and 3 women, each running 35 laps. CCPR will guarantee perfect weather

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(64ºF), flat course and no wind! Each relay team or individual runner will be responsible to provide an individual to count laps and record it. Teams must register as a team. Individual marathon runners can only register as an individual and cannot be included on a team. Registrations will close on Saturday, February 15 at 8:15am or until the max of 30 teams, 12 individuals has been reached. If your registration is received by mail after the field of 30 teams is reached, your registration fee will promptly be returned. The fee is $85.00 per team, $25.-- per individual and will include a t-shirt and finisher’s medal. For more information, please call Rick at the Recreation Center at 682-8527.

Scuba Classes Friday-Sunday, February 21-23 Friday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm Sunday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Fee: $285.00 Campbell County Recreational Center The basics of scuba diving are taught by PADI certified instructors from Western Diving in Casper. This class is fun and adventurous. Participants must be in good health and at least 12 years of age. All equipment is provided. To register, please call Western Divers at 1-800-303-0230 or you can visit the website: www.westerndiversltd.com All scuba registration must be received no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of each certification.

Gillette Open for Business Miniature Golf Tournament Saturday, February 22 Registration & Brunch Starts at 10:00am South Fork Apartments 4500 Running W Drive There is a limit of 12 teams, or 48 participants, so if you would like to golf, call 307682-3673. $250 for a Team of 4: Includes four t-shirts, tickets to the awards banquet and transportation to each hole, brought to you by Coach USA; Powder River Transportation, Inc. $75 for an Individual: Includes t-shirt, banquet ticket and transportation to each hole, brought to you by Coach USA; Powder River Transportation, Inc. The Campbell County Chamber of Commerce reminds you to please drink responsibly. For more information, please call the Chamber Office at 307-682-3673. Registered Teams so far: US Bank, Global Heat Transfer, Gillette College, Tri-Mountain Homes, Espresso Lube, BW Insurance, Renew, Rusty’s Taxidermy, and Daly, Davidson & Sorenson, LLC.

MMA Fighting - Ringwars Saturday, February 22 7:00pm - 10:00pm Cam-Plex Wyoming Center Equality Hall Call Matt at 605-209-6288 for more information. Ticket prices TBA.

Star Power Talent Dance Competition Friday, February 28 Time: TBA Cam-Plex Heritage Center Call 301-870-9550 for more information or visit www.starpowertalent.com

Pee-Wee A State Hockey Tournament Friday, February 28th-Sunday, March 2 3:00pm start on Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 6:00am - 12:45pm Sunday Cam-Plex Wyoming Center Spirit Hall Pee Wee included children between 11-12 years old. Gillette has two teams (white & purple)

Tradeshows / Markets Cam-Plex Winter Western Town & Country Trade Show Friday, February 14 9:00am - 7:00pm Cam-Plex Central Pavilion Up In Arms Gun Show & Flea Market Friday-Sunday, February 21-23 Friday, 3:00pm - 7:00pm Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, 9:00am - 3:00pm Cam-Plex Central Pavilion Bringing over 30 years of experience as a vendor at gun shows throughout the northwest to promotion of gun and knife shows in Casper, Gillette, and Rock Springs, Wyoming. These are the same shows and locations that where formally ran and operated by Wasatch Gun Shows. We intend on continuing these shows on the same dates and in the same locations as they have been in the past. You will continue to be able to find all of your gun and knife needs at your local Up In Arms Gun and Knife Show. For more information, contact Emery at 208-241-1279 or visit www.upinarmsgunshows.com

Western / 4-h Rhinestone Cowgirls Drill Team Mondays 6:30pm - 8:30pm MTS Arena, Rozet Weather permitting. Open to spectators free of charge. Please call the MTS Arena at 307257-0000 for more information or details or visit their website: www.mtsindoorridingarena.com

Skillz Camp Thursdays

6:00pm - 8:00pm Fee: $10.00 per rider MTS Arena, Rozet

Sunday, January 26 9:00am - 6:00pm Cam-Plex East Pavilion

This is a general workshop for any and riders/horses. Free for spectators. Please call the MTS Arena at 307-257-0000 for more information or details or visit their website: www.mtsindoorridingarena.com

Call Paula for more information: 687-0566

Kerby Sowers Workshops Sundays 5:00pm - 8:00pm Spectators: $10.00 Riders: $35.00 MTS Arena, Rozet Kerby Sowers is a well-known horse trainer that works with horse and rider to advance both in their knowledge. Please call the MTS Arena at 307-257-0000 for more information or details or visit their website: www.mtsindoorridingarena.com

Rozet Riders Open Horse Shows 3 Saturday of each month, beginning in January Please call the MTS Arena at 307-257-0000 for more information or details or visit their website: www.mtsindoorridingarena.com

Ranch Sorting National Championships - WY Finals Saturday & Sunday, January 11-12 7:00am - 10:00pm Cam-Plex East Pavilion For more information, contact Stacey at 685-0149.

Stock Dog Trials Saturday, January 11 10:00am - 5:00pm Cam-Plex Barn 3 For more information, contact Penny at 660-2648.

WRCHA Clinic Friday-Sunday, January 17-19 8:30am - 7:30pm Cam-Plex East Pavilion

Cam-Plex Winter Western Friday-Sunday, February 14-16 Cam-Plex Central & East Pavilion Vendor forms available on the Cam-Plex website homepage, www.cam-plex.com.

Winter Western Coors Pro Rodeo Friday & Saturday, February 14-15 7:00pm - 9:30pm Cam-Plex East Pavilion Melgaard Construction Bulls & Broncs Sunday, February 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm Cam-Plex East Pavilion Gillette College Rodeo Banquet Friday, February 21 6:00pm - Midnight Cam-Plex Wyoming Center Frontier Hall Gillette College annual rodeo banquet is on Feb. 21st and this year we have Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band playing for us! Get your tickets now and come out for a fun night of dinner, live and silent auction and dancing! Call for Tickets! 307-620-0034. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gillette-College-Rodeo-Team/206955889438183

4-H Horse Clinic Saturday, February 22 10:00am - 4:00pm Cam-Plex Barn 3 Call Jessica at the Extension Office for more information: 682-7281.

Pro Jackpots Barrels & Poles Sunday, February 23 9:00am - 6:00pm Cam-Plex East Pavilion For more information, contact Paula at 687-0566.

For more information: Kathleen, 307-682-3646 or visit www.wrcha.net

Rancherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Round Up Saturday-Sunday, January 18-19 6:00pm Cam-Plex Energy Hall Call Bobbi for more information: 682-6451

ACTRA Friday Night Roping (Team) Friday, January 24 Friday, February 7 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cam-Plex East Pavilion Call Gary for more information: 751-2962 or visit www.actra.org

4-H Horse Clinic Saturday, January 25 Cam-Plex East Pavilion Call Jessica at the Extension Office for more information: 682-7281.

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Campbell County Public & Wright Branch Libraries January and February 2014 Activities Artist of the Month (January)

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CCPL Dungeons & Dragons Club • Mondays at 4:00pm & Saturdays at 10:00am •

Sellenee Sich Karyl Meyer

One-on-One Computer Classes • Beginning Computer, Internet, & Email • Call Pat at 687-9228 to sign up CCPL Test Proctoring • As part of your library’s mission to provide lifelong learning, FREE test proctoring services are offered at CCPL during regular library hours. Call 687-9210 for info. CCPL Adult Anime Club • Age 18 & up, Tuesdays at 6:30pm CCPL Open Sundays 1:00pm - 5:00pm (unless otherwise noted) CCPL Local Author Darcy Acord Circling Back Home: Writing Memior Workshop and Book Signing • November 24th at 1:00pm Library Board Meeting January 27 at 1:00pm February 24 at 1:00pm

CCPL Teen Card Club • Tuesdays at 4:00pm • CCPL Teen Minecraft Club • Thursdays at 4:00pm • CCPL Teen Anime Club • Thursdays at 7:00pm • CCPL Open-Play Gaming • Saturdays at 1:00pm • CCPL Holiday Break Open-Play Gaming • January 1-4 at 1:00pm • CCPL Teen New Volunteer Sign Up • January 6-18 • CCPL Teen Advisory Board Meeting • January 15 at 4:00pm • WBL Teen Super Bowl Party • January 30 at 5:00pm •

Eugene Gagliano to Speak at CCPL

Award-winning Wyoming Children’s and Young Adult author, Eugene Gigliano, is known by many as “the teacher who dances on his desk.” Gagliano will speak at CCPL on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00pm. During his entertaining, interactive, informative, and inspirational program for all ages, Gagliano will give a brief overview of his books and share some of his humorous poems. He will also talk about the writing process and how characters are created using hats and wigs as props, and discuss how good writers show, not tell, in writing. Gagliano is a retired elementary school teacher with a great sense of humor, who lives with his wife, Carol, at the base of the Bighorn Mountains in Buffalo, Wyoming. Gene is the author of: C is for Cowboy, a Wyoming Alphabet; Four Wheels West, a Wyoming Number Gook; V is for Venus Flytrap, a Plant Alphabet; My Teacher Dances on the Desk; Inside the Clown; Falling Stars; and Secret of the Black Widow, a Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Award nominee for 2005-2006; Little Wyoming; The Magic Box, and Dee and the Mammoth. Gene’s hobbies include hiking, canoeing, singing, reading, painting, and gardening.

Start Your Own Business Workshop

WBL Adult Book Discussion November 26th at 5:00pm

The Small Business Administration (SBA) and AARP are partnering to provide Americans over the age of 50 with the real-world information to start and grow small business. AARP Wyoming and Wyoming SBA will present a “Start Your Own Business” workshop on Wednesday, January 8 from 11:30am - 2:00pm in the CCPL Pioneer Rooms. For more information about this Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Event, or to RSVP, please contact the SBA at 307-261-6500.

CCPL & WBL • Libraries close at 5:00pm 12/31 at 5:00pm • Libraries closed all day January 1 • Libraries closed January 19-20 for Equality Day • Libraries closed all day December 25th • Libraries closed from 5:00pm 12/31-1/1

Children CCPL Storytime (3-5 year olds) • Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:30am

WBL Storytime • Wednesdays at 11:15am No Storytime 11/27

CCPL Toddler Time (18 months to 3 years) • Thursdays at 9:30am

WBL Nighttime Storytime • January 23rd at 5:00pm

CCPL Families & Jammies (birth to 6th grade) • Thursdays at 6:30pm

CCPL Family BINGO Day • November 7th at 2:00pm

CCPL Kid Move Matinee Day • November 29th at 2:30pm Please note: Story program regular schedule resumes on January 7!

WBL Wii Family Game Day • November 7th at 3:15pm

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Bear Lodge, Arrowhead Lodge & Elk View Inn Written by Emmaline Sargent • Photos by Nathan Blaylock

location. In January 2009, they purchased

exciting adventures, and relaxation you will

beautiful Big Horn National Forest. You will

Elk View Inn (then known as The Passage

find, whether it’s in the middle of a winter

not be disappointed. Let us introduce your

Resort, formerly Big Horn Mountain Lodge,

storm or a sunny warm day.

host while staying at one of these fabulous

and prior to that Blue Spruce). Rick and

lodges.

Roberta have many full-time employees

Owners Rick and Roberta Young grew up together since third grade in Upstate New York, and attribute their success to both being brought up in good homes. They traveled all over the U.S. during Rick’s

that have been with them since the beginning in 1993, and they’re proud of the fact that the employees from all three locations are knowledgeable about each lodge in order to better serve their guests.

Every time we have journeyed into these pictorial scenic mountains it takes our breath away, whether on the Harley Davidson or in our four wheel drive. The snow covered mountains, tall exquisite trees, lakes, ponds and endless trails as well as acres and acres of wide open space

twenty years in the U.S. Air Force. While

During the past 20 years, they have ex-

is truly a treat to see and to experience.

stationed at Francis E. Warren Air Force

panded the number of hotel rooms from 8

You will find what you are looking for in

Base in Cheyenne in the early 70’s, they

to 30, added an indoor pool and hot tub,

these mountains: summer activities such as

fell in love with our part of the country

built a beautiful addition and deck on the

hiking, fishing, camping or one of the most

and the Wyoming people. They both love

dining room, and constructed the popular

magnificent backdrops to ride through. If

to snowmobile, 4-wheel, hike, and fish.

condo duplex units at Bear Lodge. Arrow-

you are a snow bunny, the same can be

Rick loves to hunt, and both are members

head Lodge boasts a popular Deck and

said for ATV riders, snowmobilers, cross

of the Burgess Junction Rescue Ambulance

Stone BBQ featuring Saturday night Steak

country skiing, snow shoeing, bird and

Service. They have a son and daughter

night year round.

wildlife watching, hunting, fishing and just

and five grandchildren.

Rick and Roberta Young will offer you a

hiking if you wish. There is something for everyone.

After Rick retired from the service in

home away from home at one of these

May of 1993, they came to this area and

three lodges. We have asked you to follow

The lodges are a popular winter destina-

purchased and began to renovate Bear

us to this picturesque getaway for an

tion for snowmobilers from around the

Lodge. In 2008, they purchased Arrow-

overnight, weekend or full vacation. We

country. Many of the out-of-staters ride the

head and have made upgrades to that

know you will enjoy the spectacular views,

mountain on Bear Lodge’s rental fleet of

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on here in Gillette. Also, he hosts the Basil

are responsible for grooming the trails in

Memorial Over the Hill run each June and

the Northern Big Horn Mountains. This, in

Rick is also a key factor in the annual Ride

addition to regular riding and visiting with

for the Brand – to support your local troops.

riders, allows the team to give current and

They usually hold this run in mid-August.

accurate snow reports.

Bear Lodge is also the base for Burgess

In the summer time, the lodges are a pop-

Junction Rescue, a year round all-volun-

ular choice for weddings, family reunions,

teer Basic Ambulance Service. Both Rick

meetings, Blue Ribbon Fishing base, ATVers,

and Roberta are leading participants in

Mountain Bike enthusiasts, and tourists

the Burgess Junction Rescue unit. They host

experiencing the beauty of the northern

an event each year that raises money for

Big Horn Mountains. Guests can try a night

the Big Horn Rescue. It’s called the Bear

in the rustic cabins, an RV spot, motel

Lodge Bad Boy Raffle. This past November

room, or have all the comforts of home in a

was the 11th annual fund raiser. They gave

duplex condo.

away a grand prize worth $10,000.00. They

“Watch out for bears and moose, though! ATV Rentals are based at Elk View Inn. The original owners named the property Bear Lodge because there were so many bears around during construction of the cabins and lodge foundation. The bears still like to wander around the RV sites, and moose frequently graze in the pond -- to the delight of amateur photographers.” (as per Roberta) Rick loves to hunt, snowmobile and ATV so he is a great one to talk with about the mountains and the activities they offer. He also enjoys time on his Motorcycle and is eager to welcome bikers and promote the lodges as a Poker Run stop. Rick loves the biker community and supports them in many different ways. When he gets to take a little time off and ride, you may find him on one of our many poker runs we put

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are now in the process of selling the raffle tickets for next year. Tickets are $100.00 a piece and there are only 500 sold, so if

Bear Lodge Bar

you are interested, please contact Rick or Roberta. This event is sponsored by the Northern Big Horn Mountain Recreation Association. It’s a great function and funds

For more information on the three lodges

promote recreation in the northern Big

and amenities, please contact Rick or

Horn Mountains and help defray expenses

Roberts Young at:

for Burgess Junction Rescue.

307-752-4444 / 307-752-5444 / 307-752-8444

Bear Lodge Resort is the place to come for

http://www.bearlodgeresort.com

great food. Chef and General Manager

http://www.elkviewinn.com

Marcos Barreto oversees the three resorts

http://www.arrowheadlodgewyoming.com

and the serving of three meals a day, 365

email: mtnswin@hotmail.com

days a year. The restaurant is particularly well-known for its Sunday brunches, special holiday buffets, and Big Mike’s pies. Big Mike has lived at Bear Lodge Resort and treated guests to his famous pies for over

Directions: Take I-90 West to US 14 (Dayton Exit). Follow to Burgess Junction. It’s approximately 2.5 hours from Gillette. All three lodges are located around Burgess Junction.

23 years! We can testify that Big Mike makes one of the best omelets we have ever had. Arrowhead Lodge temps taste buds with their hand-pressed burgers and is home to the “Devour the Tour Burger”. Elk View Inn’s Elk selections, Pork Chops, and Steaks are a few of their most popular menu choices. All the food is scrumptious! It’s definitely a treat to try. Bear Lodge Resort and Arrowhead Lodge are located in the Bighorn National Forest under permit from the U.S. Forest Service,

Mike, the Genius!

Elk Lodge is on private property.

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Health & Fitness |

Department

New Year’s Resolutions New Year’s Resolution! To some, these three

you specify the amount of time it is going to

4. Keep a positive attitude. This could pos-

words bring about excitement for a new

take to reach your goal. An example might

sibly be one of the most underestimated

start and improved self; but for others, it

be someone that wishes to lose 75lbs. in the

tools for success. There will be days when

brings up dreaded failures of past resolu-

next year. That goal may be unrealistic and

you feel like giving up or you may think you

tions and falling short of the goals they set

is over a long period of time. A more real-

are not progressing as fast as you think you

for themselves. According to the Journal of

istic goal for them may be to lose 20lbs. in

should. Life gets in the way sometimes and

Clinical Psychology, approximately 45% of

the next 3 months along with writing down

we have no control over it.

Americans make a New Year’s Resolution

specifically each step on how they plan to

powerful and can help you overcome hard

each year. The #1 resolution made each

get there.

times; put it to work in your favor. When you

year is weight loss. Unfortunately, the success rate on all resolutions is low, as over 20% of people give up on their resolution after only one week, and 50% give up after three months. It is estimated that only about 8% of people actually achieve their resolution goal each year.

2. Tell everyone about your new goal. Social

Go ahead - don’t be afraid to come up

about your resolution and it may also help

with a resolution this year. These four simple

you gain a much needed support team.

steps can help you get started on the road

More importantly it is a great way to hold

to success toward your 2014 New Year’s

yourself accountable. Better yet, find your-

Resolution. Good luck!

self an accountability partner.

Having a

specific person that offers encouragement

each year with your resolution, there is still

and that is not afraid to hold you account-

hope that you can find some success in ful-

able is invaluable to your success.

easy steps to increase your odds this year, and you just might find 2014 to be your most rewarding ever.

reach your goal it will all be worth it.

media is a great way to get the word out

If you are one of the 92% that falls short

filling your 2014 resolution. Follow these four

3. Track your progress. Keeping a journal or a workout record allows you to track your progress. Tracking your progress helps you keep motivated. Let’s say you have a bad

1. Write down your goal and be sure to in-

day; all you need to do is look back to see

clude a specific action plan. If you don’t

how far you have made it so far. This may

have a solid plan, you will find that it is eas-

be all you need to keep taking that next

ier to cop out when the going gets tough.

step toward your goal.

Be sure that your goals are realistic and that

A Special Thank You to the Writers at Club Energize for supplying us with this article.

Your mind is

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to GCC

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…for allowing us to distribute there. 1. 311 Lounge

12. Dr. Morrison

23. Las Margaritas

34. Prime Rib Restaurant

2. AM Vets

13. Expresso Lube

24. Lightning Lube

35. Rocky Mt. Discount Sports

3. American Radio & Hi-Fi

14. EZ Cash

25. Loaf N Jug #149

36. The Rose Salon

4. Arbuckle Lodge

15. Fireside Lounge

26. Main Bagel

37. Sir Speedy

5. Black Hills Novelty

16. Gillette Optical

27. McCarty Family Medicine

38. Sports Bar

6. Brothers Coffee

17. Granny’s Kitchen

28. Mona’s Cafe

39. Surf & Suds

7. Campbell County Airport

18. Jake’s Tavern

29. National 9 Inn

40. TLC Liquors

8. CCMH (Main & ER)

19. The Knotty Salon

30. Pain for Sale #1

41. Tower West Lodge

9. Century 21

20. Kwik Shop (Hwy 59)

31. Pain for Sale #2

42. Tracy Norris Insurance

10. Don’s Supermarket

21. Kwik Shop (14-16)

32. Patterson Law Office

43. Value Villa

11. Dr. Thomas Andrew

22. Lakeway Laundry

33. Pokey’s BBQ

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Community Writing |

Department

Pay it Forward by Nicole Sargent Have you ever sat in the drive through line

ness and it warms my heart. I, like many of

next to you a hamburger, shoveling your

at your favorite local coffee shop, got up

us living here in Campbell County, am not

neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sidewalk or driveway, or simply

to the window to pay and someone had

originally from here. I moved from Montana

tipping your waiter or waitress double.

purchased your drinks for you? I have,

about seven years ago. I had a hard time

many times. I have also had the pleasure

adjusting to the flat landscape because I

of paying it forward.

was used to the majestic mountains and

I notice this random act of kindness hap-

lakes out my front door.

pens quite frequently around the holidays.

Gillette quickly began to grow on me, not

Everyone seems to have a deeper appre-

because of the scenery but because of the

ciation for the human spirit and is much

people that make up Campbell County.

more empathetic this time of year. I often

Everyone in this town works hard and plays

wonder how long the paying it forward

hard and why not? You deserve it!

presses on until someone takes their free drink and drives off without paying for the person behind them.

I know that times can be tough, hours worked can be long and days can be hard, but it will make you feel ten times better if you do something for someone else that can never repay you. I challenge you to find something that you can do on any day of the year and pay it forward with a random act of kindness. Just think: If every single person in the area

I also ponder this question though: Why

(30,000 or so) did this what a change we

not extend a helping hand or participate

would see! I promise you, there would be

in a random act of kindness today? This

change, so pay it forward.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen many people in this community

could mean paying for the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drink

treat one another with respect and kind-

behind you at Starbucks, buying the guy

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Department

RYAN

Sense

SANITATION by Thomas Wolfe

LLC

I don’t know if this makes sense only want this to make sense because it has to make sense. Why does it sometimes not make sense don’t know why this this doesn’t make sense but what really makes sense is what make’s sense to you. Make sense?

Life by Erica Bray

Life is full of questions and explanations.

a right or wrong explanation about any

For example: Why is life so hard? Why can’t

question, even though it could be a simple

people be perfect? What are they fighting

one. Even though it could be a simple one

about? Who is that? When is this? How do

and even though we think it’s the answer, it

you know that?

could still be wrong.

Questions can go on and on and people

We can back up the question with theories

can tell you what they think the explana-

and explanations, but the answer could

tions are, but honestly, you don’t know

still be wrong. Honestly, what is wrong from

what ones are wrong or what ones are the

right or right from wrong?

best answers.

No one can answer that question...not

The best answers, I think, are your own

even you.

answers and no one else’s. But, then again,

Always use common sense, logical reason-

I could be wrong, too. Questions come to

ing, and your own wisdom from your own

your mind about everything, even though

experiences. Listen to your heart. Most of

you don’t want them to. There is not really

your answers are already within you.

Thank you for your business this year. We will see you in 2014!

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Trivial Facts

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Wacky Laws in Wyoming

Round 2

One: All new buildings that cost over $100,000 to build must have %1 of funds spent on art work for the building.

Two: If one is drunk in a mine, he or she could land in jail for up to a year. Three: Junk dealers may not make any business transactions with

Strange & Lesser Known Holidays: January Bath Safety Month No Name-Calling Week (20th-24th) Rubber Ducky Day (13th)

February Return Shopping Carts

drunk persons.

to the Supermarket Month

Four: It is illegal to wear a hat that obstructs people’s view in a public

theater or place of amusement.

National Pancake Week (9th-15th) World Nutella Day (5th)

Why is it said that men are from Mars and women are from Venus? And what is Cupid’s connection with this?

Amy Amack

Glennis Palmer

Shalon Walsh

Operations Manager at Boot Hill

Owner of Wyoming Art & Frame

Manager of J4F Signs & Stitches

“Mars & Venus were Gods and Cupid is their connection. In the whole scheme of things, it’s all about Love.”

“Good question for thought!”

“Cupid, the little arrow guy? I imagine he is out there, evening out the playing field between Mars & Venus.”

Last Issue’s Question:

What was Gillette’s name before it was changed in 1892?

Answer:

Donkey Town.

Congratulations, Deputy Melvin! You had the correct answer!

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from Boom to Bloom

12th Street & Gurley Avenue

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(looking west)

Take a look at this shot taken at 12th Street & Gurley Avenue(August 1977)! It appears that Squaw Valley Apartments were in the process of being built.

The photo below was taken this past May (2013). What a difference 36 years makes!

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