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Table of Contents CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Churches | City, County & Chamber Fundraisers & Benefits | Kids & Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Live Music & Open Mic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Motorcycle Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

School Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Sports & Rec | Tradeshows & Markets Western & 4H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Other Events | Around Wyo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

FEATURES

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Artistically Speaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Pet Talk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Financial Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Gillette Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Community Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recipe Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Community Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

For Your Amusement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Welcome Spring! Summer, Summer and More Summer, that’s what I’m talking about! Now that we are headed into May and June, our schedules become busier. There is a lot happening on the calendar of events so please read through and check it out, look for upcoming events such as Campbell County High Prom and Graduation. The rodeo season has kicked off our Gillette High School team will be performing May 8th -10th at the Cam-plex and the College National Finals Rodeo on June 10th at the Casper Event Center. At the end of May, the Wright days will be happening on May 25th -28th, and don’t miss the Donkey Creek Festival June 26th-28th at the Gillette College Tech Center. There is something for everyone!

Our Follow us story is on the Campbell County Library. There are so many resources and programs for all ages all year long but if you are stumped as to what to schedule for the kids to do this summer, check out what the library has to offer.

I’m thrilled to introduce our new artist, Blanch Guernsey. She is elegant, professional, and fun. If you get the opportunity to meet her and experience her work it’s definitely a treat. Happy reading and thank you for your interest in our magazine

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BIG HORN The town site of Big Horn, Wyoming was founded in 1882. That same year the Big Horn Mercantile was built as well as the Last Chance Saloon, right next door to the Mercantile. The building that was home to the Last Chance Saloon, now houses the Big Horn Smokehouse and Saloon. The Last Chance Saloon was originally owned and operated by John W Custis, as a saloon and pool hall. Over the years, it has also been a grocery, general store, and more recently, a restaurant. On November 10, 1969, owner, James W Garber changed the name from the Last Chance Saloon to the Bozeman Trail Inn.

Heading North up Johnson Street, from the Mercantile and the Last Chance Saloon, was the Farwell Livery. This building was built in the early 1880s, and by 1884 was owned by Charles A Farwell. Mr. Farwell operated the “Big Horn and Ohlman Stage Line,” and Robert M Hays ran the blacksmith and wagon shop out of the Farwell Livery. Although the livery changed hands several times through the turn of the century, it remained a livery and blacksmith shop until 1939. William H Eckerson was the last stable operator, who purchased the property in 1904. Farwell Livery was remodeled into the “Last Chance Bar” in 1939. This was the year that Kenneth and Thelma Custis took over operations. In 1947, Thelma E Custis purchased the Last Chance Bar, and operated it and resided on the premises until Darnell Just and associates took over ownership and operations in 1976. On Pearl Harbor Day, 1981, Jon “Spook” Scherry became the new operator of the Last Chance Bar. Today the “LCB”, is a perfect place to throw a birthday party, holiday party or potluck for any occasion. Friends meet for conversation or to cheer on their favorite sports team. The LCB is a perfect vantage point for watching the Big Horn St. Patrick’s Day parade, because it is the “turning-point” for the parade, as the participants make a U-turn and head back toward the Mercantile for a second pass. (A a second pass is a must, just in case you blinked during the first pass!) One very special reason for gathering at the LCB, is to watch the Thoroughbred Triple Crown races. The year 1875 marked the first running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, with Aristides winning the race. The Kentucky Derby is the first jewel of the Visa Triple Crown, running annually on the first Saturday in May, at Churchill Downs, for a distance of 1-¼ miles. The Preakness Stake, of Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, is the second jewel, running annually on the third Saturday in May, for a distance of 1-3/16 miles. The Belmont Stake rounds out the trifecta on the second Saturday in June, at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, for a distance of 1-½ miles. This grueling succession of races has been conquered by only eleven horses since 1875; Sir Barton – 1919, Gallant Fox – 1930, Omaha – 1935, War Admiral – 1937, Whirlaway – 1941, Count Fleet – 1943, Assault – 1946, Citation – 1948, Secretariat – 1973, Seattle Slew – 1977, and Affirmed – 1978. The pageantry of the Triple Crown can be enjoyed not only on the East coast, but also right here in Big Horn! The Last Chance Bar hosts parties for each race, complete with hats, dresses, cocktails, television coverage of each race day’s events and a race day pool. Partygoers can draw one of the racehorses’ names out of a hat, and if your horse comes in first, you win the pool! Dewey Simmons was first to orchestrate the celebration of these events. About eight years ago, he passed the torch to Deb Anderson, who has kept the party going ever since. The gathering, especially for the Derby, has grown exponentially over the years. Sponsored by:

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BLANCHE GUERNSEY Contemporary Artist

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lanche Gurnsey is a contemporary artist that uses charcoal, pastels and oil paints. Blanche believes everyone has a creative side and can be taught. She is a wife and a mother first and an artist always. She has been married to her husband John for eighteen years. They have five kids, ages 20, 19, 18, 15 and almost 13, a full house for sure. Blanche was born and raised in Gillette by her parents Dale and Susan Locken. Her mother Susan, who worked for Smith’s Grocery store for twentyseven years as their bakery manager, is now a dental assistant, and her father Dale is a taxidermist. Blanche has one brother, Dustin, who is also artistic. Dustin works with clay sculpting and excels in music. Blanche graduated in1994 from Campbell County High School. She always loved sketching and working with pastels. Blanche was a natural student. She learned her techniques from her high school art teachers Paul Weldem, an artist and a photography instructor, & Chris Amen, a former teacher of drawing in the art department. Blanche speaks enduringly of both these instructors and will call them mentors. She has always stayed involved with art and different artist as her family was growing. After being married and having a couple of children she did attended one semester at Sheridan College where she took a couple classes.

Currently she is working for AVA Community Art Center. She has been working with them since 2008. She is responsible for teaching classes, coordinating classes and birthday events. Ava is a non-profit organization. They are not funded by city or county funds, as the public might think. They do everything through donations, so they are always raising money. They like to keep things affordable for artists to participate and get their work out there.

We discussed her process, and she likes the feel of nostalgia and her work reflects her emotions and the emotions of those around her. For instance, the Lego series she calls “The Lea” reflects the feelings of her and her family as her son prepares to venture off to college. I encourage you to take the opportunity to view her work; you will sense the emotion as I did. The paintings of the violins are derived from her daughter’s love of the violin and the old trucks are from memories of her childhood and a field that contained old trucks. When I first saw Blanche’s work on Facebook I fell in love with it. Not knowing the stories behind the clean lines in her paintings, I wanted to know the stories and what motivated her. I did a bit of research on what oil painting is and what tools are needed. Oil colors are made with three ingredients; pigment, binder and thinner. Oil paints are comprised of pigments suspended in a binder (generally linseed oil). Depending on the manufacturer, other ingredients may be added as well, such as stabilizers or dryers. The pigments used in oil paints are nearly the same as those in watercolors and acrylics. Oil paints come in two grades, student and professional. The primary

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difference between student and professional grade paint is the concentration of pigment or, in some cases, the method of mixing pigment and binder. They have been used for hundreds of years and have stood the test of time with great durability and steadfast color. Oils are beloved by artists for many reasons. They offer great versatility. Oils can be very opaque, or they can be thinned with a solvent to varying levels of transparency. They have a slow-drying time, during which their colors do not change, allowing the artist to rework, correct, and even scrape off areas of paint. A wide range of brushes may be used. From natural to synthetic bristles, the brush can be left largely up to the artist. By experimenting with different brushes, each individual artist can find ones that suit their needs. Traditional oil painting brushes have long handles, so that the artist can work at some distance from the canvas. The hair is generally firmer and stiffer than a watercolor brush. Palette knives can also be a very useful tool for mixing and/or applying oil paints to paintings. A finished painting should be

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coated with a protective varnish. However, it can take up to six months to a year for an oil painting to dry thoroughly enough to apply this finishing layer. In the meantime, store your work in a dust free, but not dark, storage area. It was such a pleasure getting to know Blanche, a soft spoken, jovial and proud young lady. Thank

you Blanche! Blanche has portraits hanging at the Gillette College and also displays some of her work at the Expresso Lube. You can stop by AVA Art Center and visit with Blanche. . Research Sources. https://www.facebook.com/pages/AVA-Parties/132755893445746 https://www.facebook.com/blancheart76

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SUMMER TEMPERATURES AND PETS

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AS TEMPERATURES HEAT UP AND SUMMER SHOWERS COME DOWN, YOUR PET CAN BE AT GREATER RISK FOR PARASITE INFESTATION.

Summer is prime time for fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes that can carry diseases and make your pet generally uncomfortable. While you’re outdoors enjoying the summer with your pet, be aware of brushy areas where ticks can hide. Also steer clear of pools of standing water, which are perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes that can carry deadly heartworm disease. Heartworm is beginning to get more prevalent in Wyoming now more than ever and will only

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DID YOU KNOW THAT ANIMALS CAN SUFFER FROM HEAT STROKE, JUST LIKE HUMANS DO?

Dogs and cats do not sweat through their skin, so cooling off is much more difficult for them. Never leave your pet in the car. Even with the windows opened, a car is a lot like an oven when it sits in the summer sun, and it can heat up quick! Make sure your house is well ventilated for your indoor pets, and be sure to provide access to plenty of shade for your

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outdoor pets. Try to save exercise time for mornings or evenings, away from hot sidewalks and the brutal midday sun. Above all, make sure there’s lots of cool, fresh water available for your pet. Heat stroke can be very dangerous, so if you see any signs - excessive panting, rapid heartbeat, or collapse are just a few - be sure to contact your veterinarian immediately.

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recently had the opportunity to attend the 19th annual ACSM Health and Fitness Summit where several presenters shared information on nutrition, exercise programming, sports medicine, personal training and several other topics related to the health and fitness world. Of all these topics, I chose to attend a seminar called FUNdamental Integrative Training for Kids: Play On! presented by Dr. Avery Faigenbaum from The College of New Jersey. This was the most intriguing seminar that I attended throughout this conference. Did you know that in many school districts across the nation, they are taking PE out of the education programs? And they are starting to limit the amount of time a child spends on the playground for recess? According to Dr. Faigenbaum it is easier for superintendents to limit this activity due to parental issues regarding bumps, bruises, and injuries that â&#x20AC;&#x153;mayâ&#x20AC;? happen. Do you remember playing tag on the playground when you were younger? Well, children today arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allowed to do that as much anymore either. What

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Health & Fitness has happened to these fun activities? Where have they gone? Where do children get to exercise if they can’t be running around on the playground? They just aren’t! It is recommended that children have at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. And for many children, this just isn’t happening. It is more and more common for children to sit and play video games or watch their favorite mind numbing tv shows every day. It is our job as parents and exercise specialists to get those kids moving again. I recently visited with my sister, whom has two small children of her own, about this issue. She mentioned to me that while her and her husband are doing their exercises, their daughter is trying to do them with them. She later sent me a video of her daughter doing jumping jacks and lunges. I was impressed and excited to see this! It is exactly what our children need to see and be doing. Dr. Faigenbaum writes, in his syllabus handout, “Since many chronic diseases that become clinically apparent during the adult years are influenced by lifestyle habits established during the growing years, there is a need to identify physically inactive youth early in life and target them with developmentally-appropriate interventions before they engage in unhealthy behaviors and learn bad habits. At present, there is an urgent need to raise awareness about the importance of regular exercise for school-age youth before they become resistant to our interventions. In addition to traditional aerobic games and exercises, innovative lessons that integrate both health- and skill-related components of physical fitness have been found to be safe, effective, and enjoyable for children and

adolescents. FUNdamental Integrative Training or FIT is a type of conditioning that incorporates agerelated strength and conditioning exercises into a well-designed lesson. With qualified instruction and education on proper training procedures, it is likely that youth who participate in FIT programs will gain the confidence and competence in their physical abilities to engage in games and play while having fun, making friends and learning something new.” I completely agree with Faigenbaum! We are the best leaders for children and 9 times out of 10 they will try to mimic what we are doing. So as you may be thinking right now, so what if I don’t exercise around my children? How can I expose them to this environment? There are several ways to get children off the couch and into some sort of activity. The key is to keep things fun and challenging for them. Once they have mastered something, set up a new challenge. These activities can include such things as riding bikes, playing tag, playing sports, swimming, etc. Whatever the activity you choose to get your children into, they can be done at parks, schools, recreation centers, or anywhere that is available. I am going forward with this new and exciting idea to get children off the couch and playing those fun and challenging games again. I am hoping that I can help get the kids back into the fun play of physical activity and that exercise can be FUN for them!!! If you have a child that you feel would benefit from any type of physical activity or exercise—please contact me and I will do my best to get these children to have fun, make friends, and learn something new!!!

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A ROTH IRA’S MANY BENEFITS

Why do so many people choose them over traditional IRAs? THE IRA THAT CHANGED THE WHOLE RETIREMENT SAVINGS PERSPECTIVE.

Since the Roth IRA was introduced, it has become a fixture in many retirement planning strategies. The key argument for going Roth can be summed up in a sentence: Paying taxes on your retirement contributions today is better than paying taxes on your retirement savings tomorrow. Here is a closer look at the trade-off you make when you open and contribute to a Roth IRA – a trade-off many savers are happy to make.

YOU CONTRIBUTE AFTER-TAX DOLLARS.

You have already paid federal income tax on the dollars going into the account. But in exchange for paying taxes on your retirement savings contributions today, you could potentially realize great benefits tomorrow.1

YOU POSITION THE MONEY FOR TAX-DEFERRED GROWTH.

Roth IRA earnings aren’t taxed as they grow and compound. If, say, your account grows 6% a year, that growth will be even greater when you factor in compounding. The earlier in life that you open a Roth IRA, the greater compounding potential you have.1

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YOU CAN ARRANGE TAX-FREE RETIREMENT INCOME.

Roth IRA earnings can be withdrawn tax-free as long as you are age 59½ or older and have owned the IRA for at least 5 years. ( That 5-year clock starts on January 1 of the tax year in which you make your initial Roth IRA contribution.) 2

Does a Roth IRA have any drawbacks? Actually, yes.

The IRS calls such tax-free withdrawals qualified distributions. They may be made to you, to your estate after you are deceased, and/or to a beneficiary. (If you die before the Roth IRA meets the 5-year rule, your IRA beneficiary will see the IRA earnings taxed until it is met.) 3 If you withdraw money from a Roth IRA before you reach age 59½, it is called a nonqualified distribution. If you do this, you can still withdraw an amount equivalent to your total IRA contributions to that point tax-free and penalty-free. If you withdraw more than that amount, though, the rest of the withdrawal may be fully taxable and subject to a 10% IRS penalty as well.1

WITHDRAWALS DON’T AFFECT TAXATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.

If your total taxable income exceeds a certain threshold – $25,000 for single filers, $32,000 for joint filers – then your Social Security benefits

may be taxed. An RMD from a traditional IRA represents taxable income, and may push retirees over the threshold – but a qualified distribution from a Roth IRA isn’t taxable income, and doesn’t count toward it. 4

YOU CAN DIRECT ROTH IRA ASSETS INTO MANY DIFFERENT KINDS OF INVESTMENTS.

Invest them as aggressively or as conservatively as you wish – but remember to practice diversification. The range of investment choices is often broader than that offered in a typical workplace retirement plan.1

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Financial Matters This material was prepared by MarketingPro, Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. This information has been derived from sources believed to be accurate. Please note - investing involves risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. This information should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any Federal tax penalty. This is neither a solicitation nor recommendation to purchase or sell any investment or insurance product or service, and should not be relied upon as such. All indices are unmanaged and are not illustrative of any particular investment. Investment and Insurance Products are offered through Fintegra LLC, an independent registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Brian Bickett is a Registered Representative and Insurance Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Fintegra. Iron Mountain Financial Services is not affiliated with Fintegra. OSJ phone 605-348-8088

INHERITING A ROTH IRA MEANS YOU DON’T PAY TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS.

While you will need to take distributions within 5 years of the original owner’s passing, you won’t pay taxes on the distributions you take from the Inherited Roth IRA. 5

YOU HAVE 16 MONTHS TO MAKE A ROTH IRA CONTRIBUTION FOR A GIVEN TAX YEAR.

owned the IRA for at least five years. ( This is in addition to the regular income tax you will pay on funds withdrawn prior to age 59 1/2, of course.) Two, you can’t deduct Roth IRA contributions on your 1040 form as you can do with contributions to a traditional IRA or the typical workplace retirement plan. Three, you might not be able to contribute to a Roth IRA as a consequence of your filing status and income; if you earn a great deal of money, you may be able to make only a partial contribution or none at all.1,3,6

For example, IRA contributions for the tax year that has passed may be made up until April 15 of the succeeding year. While April 15 is the annual deadline, many IRA owners who make lump sum contributions for a given tax year make them as soon as that year begins, not in the following year. Making your Roth IRA contributions earlier gives the funds in the account more time to grow and compound with tax deferral.1

ROLLOVERS ARE PERMITTED.

HOW MUCH CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE TO A ROTH IRA ANNUALLY?

All this may have you thinking about opening up a Roth IRA or creating one from existing IRA assets. A chat with the financial professional you know and trust will help you evaluate whether a Roth IRA is right for you given your particular tax situation and retirement horizon.

The 2015 contribution limit is $5,500, with an additional $1,000 “catch-up” contribution allowed for those 50 and older. (The annual contribution limit is adjusted periodically for inflation.) 6

Since 2010, any individual, regardless of marital status and income level, can roll eligible IRA assets into a Roth IRA. Previously, rollovers were dependent upon the account holder’s income. If you are required to take an RMD from your traditional IRA the year you make the rollover, you must take it before converting it to Roth. 3

Actually, yes. One, you will generally be hit with a 10% penalty by the IRS if you withdraw Roth IRA funds before age 59½ or you haven’t

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DOES A ROTH IRA HAVE ANY DRAWBACKS?

Citations. 1. kiplinger.com/article/retirement/ T046-C006-S001-why-you-needa-roth-ira.html [1/15] 2. fidelity.com/retirement-planning/learn-about-iras/convert-to-roth [2/25/15] 3. hrblock.com/free-tax-tips-calculators/tax-help-articles/RetirementPlans/Early-Withdrawal-Penalties-Traditional-and-Roth-IRAs. html?action=ga&aid=27104&out=vm [2/25/15] 4. fool.com/retirement/general/2014/08/24/social-security-will-aroth-ira-make-your-benefits.aspx [8/24/14] 5. schwab.com/public/schwab/investing/retirement_and_planning/ understanding_iras/inherited_ira/withdrawal_rules [2/25/15] 6. irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/Plan-Participant,-Employee/RetirementTopics-IRA-Contribution-Limits [1/22/15]

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05 ARTS Uncorked Featuing Rachel Wilde 7:00 PM -9:00 PM Ava Art Center @ 509 W 2nd Street Wyoming Artists Association Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3 All Day CAM-PLEX Energy Hall Wyoming Artists’ Association’s aims are to broaden and deepen the creative art experience of the people of Wyoming. ARTISTS WORKSHOPS May 2nd and 3rd at Energy Hall, Camplex. Sponsored by the Wyoming Artists Association. There are four different workshops: Chris Amend will teach drawing and painting the portrait and figure; Kathy Sigle will teach watercolor techniques; Professor Chuck Egnaczak will teach marketing and promoting your business; and Dan Hayward will demonstrate digital photography. For $40 you can choose either of the workshops or flit between them. If you cannot attend the full day and a half, a single three-hour session is $15. Register in Energy Hall Friday, May 1, or before 8:30 am Saturday. Classes begin at 8:30, break for lunch, and continue until 5. They resume Sunday morning, May 3 until noon. Wyoming Artists Association Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3 Camplex’s Energy Hall ART SHOW open to all artists! All are invited, advanced, beginners and students welcome. Sponsored by the Wyoming Artists Association at Camplex’s Energy Hall May 1, 2, and 3. Join us for $20 (15 and under $5) and compete for the opportunity to show your work for a year in the Wyoming Governor’s office! And also compete for the chance to show your work for a year in Washington, DC! Exhibit your work in different categories according to medium. Ribbons will be awarded. It’s easy.

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06 Simply bring your work to Energy Hall Friday, May 1 or before 8:30 am Saturday, May 2 to register. The show will be up all day Saturday and Sunday until noon. Contact Mack Brislawn 307-703-0122, emailfran2543@yahoo. com for more info. Wyoming Artists Association Friday, May 1 6:00 PM Camplex’s Energy Hall ARTISTS--come to the QUICK DRAW and Public Reception. Free snacks and open bar, Energy Hall, Camplex, Friday, May 1 at 6 pm. All artists are invited to participate in a Quick Draw. Bring your friends to watch you paint for an hour and then auction the completed works. Chuck Wood, auctioneer. This is a chance to acquire good art at reasonable costs! Public encouraged to come. Bob Ross Painting class Saturday, May 2 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Ava Art Center @ 509 W 2nd Street Class Fee: $65 Join certified Bob Ross instructor, Kim Hendricks, as she teaches you Bob Ross painting techniques. All supplies are included in the class fee and each student will go home with a complete painting. Julae Peterson Book Signing Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3 All Day Ava Art Center @ 509 W 2nd Street Pottery Planet Wednesday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 13 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Ava Art Center @ 509 W 2nd Street Join AVA on Wednesdays after school as Will Lopez teaches pottery techniques to students.

Uncorked Featuring Sarah Anderson Saturday, May 9 7:00 PM -9:00 PM Ava Art Center @ 509 W 2nd Street Class Fee: $35 MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO ATTEND THIS CLASS This is a fun, relaxing painting class. Students will paint a picture on a 16x20 canvas with step by step instructions. No experience is necessary. AVA will supply the canvas, paint, brushes and corkscrew! You provide your own cocktail. Art Gala Campbell County School District Monday, May 11 - Wednesday, May 13 CAM-PLEX Energy Hall Mon, May 11: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM; Tues, May 12: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM; Wed, May 13: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Uncorked Featuring Tricia Scheele Friday, May 15 7:00 PM -9:00 PM Ava Art Center @ 509 W 2nd Street Class Fee: $35 MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO ATTEND THIS CLASS This is a fun, relaxing painting class. Students will paint a picture on a 16x20 canvas with step by step instructions. No experience is necessary. AVA will supply the canvas, paint, brushes and corkscrew! You provide your own cocktail. Ava Art Center Little Tikes Saturday, May 16 10:00 AM -11:00 AM Ava Art Center @ 509 W 2nd Street Mary Little teaches this class every Friday morning designed for children up to 6 years of age. Children have four different art stations to work through at their own pace. Dress for mess! Class Fee $7 Artist Reception - Michael Plourde Saturday, May 23 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Heritage Center Gallery May / June 2015

Calendar of Events Performing Arts Workshop Thursday, June 25 & Friday, June 26 All Day CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater Friday, June 26: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Saturday, June 27: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Performing Arts Workshop, PAW, is a musical theatre experience for students ages 6-College. Students cultivate their singing, acting, and dancing skills while working towards an end performance. Along the way, challenging instruction helps each student to do his or her best with excellent results. Our professional staff is led by Artistic Director, Gary Abbott. Gary is the cofounder and Artistic Director of Deeply Rooted Dance Productions in Chicago, Illinois, and Assistant Professor of Dance at University of Missouri, Kansas City. He is joined by other professionals from around the country to give the students professional instruction.

The Rockpile Museum is excited to announce an upcoming exhibition about school sports in Campbell County. Camel Tradition uses the museum’s collections and some loaned objects to explore the athletic history of our community schools. Going back as far as the 1907 Gillette High School girls’ basketball team, sports have been a large part of the cultural life of Gillette and Campbell County. Camel Tradition will be on display until the end of May. Join in the ‘March Madness’ and celebrate sports in Campbell County with the Rockpile Museum

Avenues of Art Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28 Gillette College Tech Center The Mayor’s Art Council Avenues of Art Exhibit will be held in the Gillette College Tech Center. RECEPTION Friday – 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EXHIBIT Saturday – 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM & Sunday – 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

FUNDRAISERS & BENEFITS

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UMF Raffle Saturday, May 16 6:00 PM Jake’s Tavern

Springfest for John Paul II School Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2 All Day Camplex Equality Hall Friday: Dinner Dance Banquet-5pm-10pm / Saturday: Family Night-5pm-8:30 Call for Tickets; In advance or at door; Open to the Public; Ticket prices TBA Hope for the heart biker church Friday, May 8 6:30 PM Calvary Community Church Hope for the heart biker church Friday, June 12 6:30 PM Calvary Community Church

CITY, COUNTY & CHAMBER “Camel Tradition” Sports Exhibit Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 30 Campbell County Rockpile Museum 900 W. 2nd Street

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Rotery Ball Saturday, May 9 5:30 PM Reception Starting at 5:30 PM Advance ticket purchase recommended; prices TBA Courthouse Closed - Memorial Day Monday, May 25 All Day

Bray Family Benefit Saturday, May 2 6:00 PM Jake’s Tavern St. Judes Benefit / Rebel Raised Saturday, May 2 Jake’s Tavern

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20 CAM-PLEX Plaza

KIDS & FAMILY Ava Art Center Little Tikes Friday, May 1 - Friday, May 29 10:00 AM Ava Art Center @ 509 W 2nd Street Mary Little teaches this class every Friday morning designed for children up to 6 years of age. Children have four different art stations to work through at their own pace. Dress for mess! Class Fee $7 Powder River Shrine Circus Tuesday, May 5 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CAM-PLEX Equality Hall Second preformance 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Kid’s Artistic Revue Dance Competition Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17 All Day CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater Tickets TBA Wyoming Reads Tuesday, May 19 11:00 Am -1:00PM CAM-PLEX Energy Hall “The Sue Jorgensen Library Foundation was created in 1996 to benefit libraries and advance the cause of childhood literacy in Wyoming. After making a significant contribution of books to the library of her children’s elementary school, the foundation learned of a community that held an annual drive to raise enough money to give every first grade child a book to encourage early enthusiasm for reading. With the support of local teachers, administrators, and parents, the “Casper Cares Movie in the Park – Little Rascals Monday, May 25 8:45 PM Wright Snacks sold by Girl Scouts Photo Contest Monday, May 25 Wright Please turn in photos to Mandy Quarders at Wright Branch Library Wright Days Events Monday, May 25 - Thursday, May 28 Wright 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Tuesday, May 26 11:00 AM - 3:00 P.M. Wright Rec Center 3D Archery Shoot Tuesday, May 26 Wright baseball fields

Cardboard Boat Races Tuesday, May 26 Wright Rec Center Demolition Derby Tuesday, May 26 Wright off 387

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Calendar of Events Miss Wright Day’s Pageant Tuesday, May 26 11:00 AM Wright $25 entry fee, all proceeds go to the Wright Public Library, held at Wright Community Center Street Dance Tuesday, May 26 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Wright at the Rusty Nail (anyone under 15 years of age must be Accompanied by an adult.) Free Root Beer Floats Wednesday, May 27 Wright Wright Centennial Museum

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Free Will Donation Pancake Feed Wednesday, May 27 9:00 AM Wright Football Field Concessions stand Horse shoe tournament Wednesday, May 27 Wright Mud Races Wednesday, May 27 Wright on the Edge Racing Mud Volleyball Wednesday, May 27 Wright off 387

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Parade/ Veteran’s Memorial Service Wednesday, May 27 10:00 AM Wright Pound the Pavement Color Run/Walk 5k Wednesday, May 27 8:00 AM Wright High School Track

Awards for Fishing Derby Thursday, May 28 Wright at Gibson Park Bingo Thursday, May 28 Wright Wright Community Center Fishing Derby Thursday, May 28 Wright Panther Pond

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Free Wright Days BBQ Thursday, May 28 Wright Mud Wrestling Thursday, May 28 Wright Hanks Bar and Grill

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Tractor Pull Thursday, May 28 Wright

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Live 2 Dance Recital Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30 All Day CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater Fun On The Go Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28 Gillette College Tech Center Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Razor City Skateland 885 Hannum Road Friday: 6-8 & 8-10 Saturday 1-3, 3-5, 5-7 & 7-9 Sunday 1-3 & 3-5 Monday: 4-8 Family Skate Night!!

Pure Enjoyments inflatables Wednesday, May 27 11:00:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wright Vender Booths at Gibson Park

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Tour of the Community Garden Wednesday, May 27 11:00 AM Wright

Powder River Symphony Sunday, May 3 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater We close the season with the romantically

Rebel Raised Friday, May 1 Jake’s Tavern

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charged Concerto for Piano No. 3 by Sergei Rachmaninoff, featuring Costa Rican pianist Juan Pablo Andrade and the exciting music of the ballet Ineluctable... El Tiempo by Latin American composer Carlos Escalante-Macaya. May 3 at 3 pm at the Cam-Plex Heritage Center in Gillette. Doors open at 2:00PM Adults-$20 / Youth, Seniors, Military-$15 Rock Band Camp Auditions Saturday, May 9 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater Enrollment is $100 and is due at the time of registration. Registration begins Monday, March 16th Mandatory auditions Saturday, May 9th, 9 am - 2 pm Spend a week jamming out with your very own band! Whether you play guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, or sing, Rock Band Camp will have you mastering the stage like a pro. Open to students entering 7th grade through 12th grade. Previous experience necessary. Camp is held 9 am - 4 pm daily the week of July 13-17. Campers will perform a killer rock show Friday night, July 17th, at 6 pm for the public. Mandatory auditions will be held Saturday, May 9th from 9 am - 2 pm backstage at the Heritage Center Theater. Enrollment is $100 and is due at the time of registration. Space is limited. For more information call Jaymi at 682-0552. Justin Beasley & After The Rodeo Friday, May 22 & Sat., May 23 Jake’s Tavern

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Alpin Hong w/ Special Guests Crushed Out Saturday, May 23 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater General Admission Tickets $10 Adults & $7 Youth/ Senior/Military. It’s a classical music versus rockn-roll showdown. Classical pianist, Alpin Hong, plays technical sonatas like 300 year old rock and roll hits. He grabs a single note and thrusts it into hyper drive. He is fluid. Impassioned. Tender. Electric. Poetic. Formally trained as a Master at the Julliard School of Music, Hong flaunts technical prowess on even the most strenuous pieces. Watch Alpin battle note for note with Crushed Out, an explosive hit of surf-garage momentum and rock and roll from Brooklyn, New York, consisting of Frank Hoier on guitar and vocals and Moselle Spiller on drums. Formally known as Boom Chick, Crushed Out is pure guitar-drum adrenalin rush - plenty of fuzz, tremolo, riffs, slide and Black Sabbath power chords.www.alpinhong.com/www. crushedoutmusic.com May / June 2015

Calendar of Events Wright Days Adults Only Street Dance Wednesday, May 27 9:00 PM Wright Hank’s Bar and Grill Flip Tucker & The Renegades Friday, June 12 & Sat., June 13 Jake’s Tavern

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Big Horn Country USA 2015 Thursday, June 18 - Saturday, June 20 Trails End Concert Park 2125 North Main St. Sheridan Wy Join us at ‘Big Horn Country 2015’ @ Trails End Concert Park, for 3 amazing days of your favorite Country Music stars. For details go to ‘Big Horn Country USA’ on Facebook or go to www.trailsendconcertpark.com by clicking venue link above ! 307-672-2477 Thursday, June 18th Keith Urban, Chris Young, Blackjack Billy, Casey Jamerson and more.Friday, June 19th The Band Perry, LoCash Cowboys, Logan Mize, The Damsels and more. Saturday, June 20th Toby Keith, Eli Young Band, Randy Rogers Band, Chasin’ Crazy and more. Danielle Nicole Band Friday, June 26 8:30 PM Gillette College Tech Center Gun Shy Friday, June 26 & Sa., June 27 Jake’s Tavern

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Jordan Smith Friday, June 26 6:15 PM Gillette College Tech Center The Whiskey Charmers Friday, June 26 7:00 PM Gillette College Tech Center

Out of the Basement Saturday, June 27 10:00 AM Gillette College Tech Center Afrolicious Sunday, June 28 1:45 PM Gillette College Tech Center

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MOTORCYCLE ORGANIZATIONS A.B.A.T.E. Awareness parade Saturday, May 2 11:00 AM Jake’s Tavern

Big Swing Trio Quartet Sunday, June 28 12:00 PM Gillette College Tech Center

BACA Meeting Saturday, May 2 & Saturday, June 6 2:00 PM Eagles Lodge

Jalan Crossland Sunday, June 28 7:30 PM Gillette College Tech Center

Powder Basin Motocross Paid Practice Sat., May 2 & Sun., May 3 All Day Powder Basin Motocross Track

Mutts Sunday, June 28 5:30 PM Gillette College Tech Center

Run for the Son Saturday, May 2

Somebody’s Darling Sunday, June 28 3:30 PM Gillette College Tech Center Karaoke Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00 PM Fireside Lounge Tuesdays: Ladies Night!! Karaoke, DJ music, and drink specials at Fireside Lounge 8-12! Thursdays: karaoke at Fireside Lounge 8-12! Open Mic Night Fridays

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WBA Meeting Sunday, May 3 & Sunday, June 7 1:00 PM Jake’s Tavern

CMA Tues night dinner run Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 & Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6:00 PM Common Cents American Legion Windriders Meeting Wednesday, May 6 & Wednesday, June 3 7:00 PM

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Big Horn Big Band Saturday, June 27 12:00 PM Gillette College Tech Center Freddy Rodriguez Saturday, June 27 1:00 PM Gillette College Tech Center Lost & Found Band Saturday, June 27 11:00 AM Gillette College Tech Center

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We are excited to announce that we will be returning to the ring & fighting on June 12th at the Pride & Pain MMA Event7 pm at CAM-PLEX Equality Hall

Calendar of Events Huyck 307-660-9952 or Annie Bruhn @ 307217-1548

American Legion Post 42 WBA Run for the broncs Saturday, May 9 Center Bar

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American Legion Post 42 Meeting Thursday, May 14 & Thursday, June 11 7:00 PM American Legion Post 42 National Freedom Ride Saturday, May 16 7:00 AM National Guard Amory Armed Forces Day is a day to honor every segment of the United States Military. The purpose of this ride is to Honor Armed Forces Day and to Salute all those in military of the past,present and those that still stand serving today, that have put their lives in danger for our Country and what they do everyday to protect the United States . http://www.wyomingfreedomride. webs.com/ A.B.A.T.E. Meeting Sunday, May 31 TBA

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Razor City Caner Run Saturday, June 13 6:00 PM Jake’s Tavern For more information please contact Chad Nannemann 307.660.4790 chadnannemann@ gmail.com or Chris Nannemann 307.299.8384 chris.nannemann@gmail.com FLAG DAY PROGRAM Sunday, June 14 11:00 AM TBA Contact the American Legion Post 42 Over the Hill Run Wednesday, June 17 & Thursday, June 18 10:00 AM Jake’s Tavern Pay it Forward Run Saturday, June 20 Otherside Bar & Grill

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A.B.A.T.E. Memorial Run Sat., June 27 & Sun., June 28 9:00 AM The Office Saloon For more information please contact Nancy

SCHOOL EVENTS CCHS Boys Soccor Friday, May 1 Gillette Laramie (JV/V) CCHS Girls Soccor Friday, May 1 Laramie Laramie (JV/V)

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WJSH HS Track Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2 9:00 AM Wright Junior/Senior High School Scott Hardy Memorial Meet CCHS Boys Soccor Saturday, May 2 11:00 AM/ 1:00 PM Gillette Cheyenne South (JV/V) CCHS Girls Soccor Saturday, May 2 10:00 AM/ 12:00 PM Cheyenne Cheyenne South (JV/V) WJSH JH Track Saturday, May 2 9:00 AM Wright Junior/Senior High School Wright High School Prom Saturday, May 2 Grand March 6:30PM CCHS Scholarship Night Tuesday, May 5 7:00 PM Camplex Heritage Center CCHS Boys Soccor Friday, May 8 4:00 PM/ 6:00 PM Cheyenne Cheyenne Central (JV/V) CCHS Girls Soccor Friday, May 8 4:00 PM/ 6:00 PM Gillette Cheyenne Central (JV/V) CCHS Track Camel Qualifier Friday, May 8 12:00 PM CCHS

WJSH HS Track Friday, May 8 9:00 AM Upton CCHS Boys Soccor Saturday, May 9 10:00 AM/ 12:00 PM Cheyenne Cheyenne East (JV/V) CCHS Girls Soccor Saturday, May 9 10:00 AM/ 12:00 PM Gillette Cheyenne East (JV/V) CCHS Prom Saturday, May 9 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM CCHS South Campus Prom is open to all CCHS Juniors and Seniors, including Westwood. CCHS Sophomores may attend as a guest of a CCHS Junior or Senior. Any non-CCHS students must be approved by a Principal. Guest pass forms may be picked up in the Business Office. Tickets are $20 ea. and go on sale Monday, April 27. Ninth grade students are not permitted. All students must be under the age of 21.Grand March begins at 7:00pm. CCHS Boys Soccor Thursday, May 14 Sheridan Sheridan (JV)

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CCHS Girls Soccor Thursday, May 14 Sheridan Sheridan (JV)

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CCHS Boys Soccor Friday, May 15 Gillette Sheridan (V)

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CCHS Girls Soccor Friday, May 15 Gillette Sheridan (V)

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East Regional Track Fri., May 15 & Sat., May 16 Sheridan

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Gillette College Graduation Friday, May 15 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM CAM-PLEX Spirit Hall

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Calendar of Events CCHS Boys Soccor Varsity Regionals Thursday, May 21 - Saturday, May 23 Cheyenne East CCHS Girls Soccor Varsity Regionals Thursday, May 21 - Saturday, May 23 Cheyenne East Graduation Day -- Westwood High School Thursday, May 21 WJSH HS Regional Track Thursday, May 21 - Saturday, May 23 TBA WJSH State Track Thurs., May 21 - Sat., May 23 Casper

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Campbell County High School Graduation Sunday, May 24 Graduation Day -- CCHS and WJSHS Sunday, May 24 CCHS Boys Soccor Varsity State Thursday, May 28 - Sunday, May 31 Rock Springs CCHS Girls Soccor Varsity State Thursday, May 28 - Saturday, May 30 Rock Springs Students’ Last Day -- Early Dismissal Tuesday, June 2 NOTE: June 1 and 2 are built-in snow days, and June 2 will be the official last day of school. If there is 1 snow day during the year, the school year will end on June 2; if no snow days, school year ends on May 29.

SPORTS & REC Adult Softball League (Men’s & Women’s) Registration Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3 Campbell County Rec Center TEAM FEE: $570.00 Milk Splash Friday Friday, May 8 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Campbell County Rec Center Leisure Pool Zero depth area Parent & Tot Swim is a designated time for parents and their children to socialize with other families and enjoy the water together. Parents www.wmagofwyo.com

must accompany their children in the water. Enjoy a carton of milk and a special snack after the swim. Special Swim Day - Early Release Wednesday, May 20 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Campbell County Rec Center Leisure Pool Zero depth area Milk Splash Friday Friday, May 22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Campbell County Rec Center Leisure Pool Zero depth area Parent & Tot 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. Enjoy a carton of milk and a special snack after the swim. Razor City Rumble Demolition Derby Friday, June 5 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CAM-PLEX Morningside Park Ticket Details: TBA. Advance tickets and gate tickets will be available ,Food, beverages, and beer will be available at the event for purchase. Disc Golf Tournament Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28 Fishing Lake FRIDAY Check In – 5:00 – 8:00 PM Practice – 3:00 – 8:00 PM SATURDAY Player Meeting – 8:50 – 9:00 AM Tournament – 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Awards – 7:30 PM SUNDAY Tournament – 9:00 AM – Noon Awards – Noon 5K Run/Walk Saturday, June 27 7:00 AM Gillette College Tech Center

TRADE SHOWS & MARKETS Donkey Creek Festival Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28 Gillette College Tech Center In August, 2006, Gillette College began an annual summer tradition hosting the first Donkey Creek Concert. Held on the College lawn near the banks of Donkey Creek, the first concert included only one band and an audience of about 50 people. By 2011 that single concert had grown into a three-day festival featuring two and a half days of music including nationally known musicians. Thousands enjoyed the music, the food vendors, the artist booths, and other activities over the course of the weekend.

The 2015 Donkey Creek Festival will continue the tradition. Both the City of Gillette and Gillette College are committed to keeping the Donkey Creek Festival an event the family can enjoy at no cost. Grants from the Campbell County Community Recreation District, the Campbell County Convention and Visitors Bureau and support from local businesses are helping make that possible again this year.

WESTERN & 4H Gillette High School Rodeo Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10 CAM-PLEX Morningside Park Infield Fri, May 8: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Sat, May 9: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sun, May 10: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thar’s Ranch Sorting Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10 CAM-PLEX East Pavilion Fri, May 8: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Sat, May 9: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM; Sun, May 10: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Kohr Quarter Horse Barrel Race Fri., May 22 & Sat., May 24 CAM-PLEX East Pavilion

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WYO Wild Ride & Ranch Rodeo Saturday, May 23 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM CAM-PLEX Morningside Park Campbell County Cowboys/Cowgirls Thursday, May 28 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM CAM-PLEX Wrangler Arena & Little Levi Arena Free to Spectators 4-H Horse Clinic Sunday, May 31 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CAM-PLEX Wrangler Arena & Little Levi Arena 4-H is a non-profit organization that supports young people from elementary school through high school with programs designed to shape future leaders and innovators with researchdriven programming. 4-H Rodeo/Timed Event Monday, June 1 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM CAM-PLEX Wrangler Arena & Little Levi Arena Cowboy States Reining Horse Assoc. Horse Show-”Energy City Classic & Derby” Thursday, June 4 - Sunday, June 7 8:00 AM CAM-PLEX East Pavilion Free to Spectators The Cowboy States Reining

Calendar of Events Horse Association will be having their Energy City Classic & Derby at CAM-PLEX East Pavilion June 5-7, 2015. Horses and riders will be performing specialized reining patterns while spectators are cheering them on. There is no charge to watch the performances and walk through their trade show. 4-H Rodeo/Timed Event Monday, June 8 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM CAM-PLEX Wrangler Arena & Little Levi Arena 307 Show Camp Thursday, June 11 & Friday, June 12 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CAM-PLEX Barn 3 This camp is an outstanding opportunity for kids 8 years or older and all levels of show experience. This is not just a pre-fair fitting clinic, this is a 2-day opportunity for kids involved in beef, swine, lamb and goat projects to spend time with and see how some of the best names in show business feed, handle, promote daily care, showmanship, clip, and fit their animals for their big shows. All clinicians are nationally known for their show ring success or have personally raised national champions! Even if you are a pro yourself, you will want to take advantage of this opportunity and see how a quality livestock camp is put on! We hope you save the date as we are very excited and proud to bring Northeastern Wyoming youth an opportunity like this! Campbell County Cowboys/Cowgirls Thursday, June 11 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM CAM-PLEX Wrangler Arena & Little Levi Arena 4-H Horse Judging Contest Friday, June 12 All Day CAM-PLEX Wrangler Arena & Little Levi Arena 4-H County Shoot Saturday, June 13 CAM-PLEX Barn 3

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4-H Horse Progress Show Sunday, June 14 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM CAM-PLEX Wrangler Arena & Little Levi Arena 4-H Rodeo/Timed Event Monday, June 15 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM CAM-PLEX Wrangler Arena & Little Levi Arena

Campbell County Cowboys/Cowgirls Thursday, June 18 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM CAM-PLEX Wrangler Arena & Little Levi Arena Charmayne James Barrel Racing Clinic Thursday, June 18 All Day CAM-PLEX East Pavilion Introducing the Possibilities in You… Whether you are a beginner or an experienced competitor, a Charmayne James Clinic can help you reach the next level. 11 Time WPRA World Champion Charmayne James and her team of experts will share with you the knowledge, techniques and care that helped Charmayne become a Champion Powder Basin Equestrian Clinic Thursday, June 18 - Saturday, June 20 All Day CAM-PLEX Equestrian Area Campbell County Cowboys/Cowgirls Thursday, June 25 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM CAM-PLEX Wrangler Arena & Little Levi Arena 4-H Horse Progress Show Sunday, June 28 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM CAM-PLEX Wrangler Arena & Little Levi Arena

OTHER EVENTS Native American Day Friday, May 8

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Coal Country Trash-A-Thon Saturday, May 9 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Heritage Center Parking Lot and Grass Area The City of Gillette is now a Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliate chapter. As part of our existing programming and KAB’s Great American Cleanup, we plan to host cleanup events throughout the year to promote the beautification of our community. In that spirit, we will host the Coal County Trash-a-Thon. Please join us by volunteering to clean a section of roadway. The area you clean up can be as small or as large as you feel you can commit to. Coal Country Trash-a-Thon is an event that is part of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup.... MOTHER’S DAY Sunday, May 10 FLAG DAY Sunday, June 14

MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 25 With This Ring Bridal Expo Sunday, May 31 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM CAM-PLEX Energy Hall For vendor information, please contact N.E Wyoming Photography at 307-660-6335 or email at newyophotographyclub@gmail.com Energy Capital of the Nation Car Show Saturday, June 6 TBA CAM-PLEX Central Pavilion Tractor Pull Saturday, June 13 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CAM-PLEX Wrangler Arena Contact: Luther Jensen 307-682-8372 Car & Motorcycle Show Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Gillette College Tech Center

AROUND WYOMING Fremont County Racing Association’s MotoCross Race Friday, May 1 - Sunday, June 7 Paradise Valley Road & Hwy. 26 Riverton Wyoming contact: rgilbertson@farmersagent.com Cody Wild West Days Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10 All Day Irma Hotel and Stampede Park, Cody 7th Annual Shoshoni Day Festival Saturday, May 9 All Day Hwy. 20 & Hwy. 26, Shoshoni WY Jay Owenhouse: The Authentic Illusionist in “Dare to Believe” Saturday, May 9 7:30 PM Casper Event Center PRICE: $29, $39, & $70 VIP The phenomenal touring Owenhouse show breaks new ground across the nation with a brand new, elaborate stage show. A mind boggling, spell-binding experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Jay’s new show is a theatrical event where audiences not only witness the magic they experience it! You’ll see Audience Members: Float in mid Air! Get Sawed in Half! And Predict the Future! The Show also features May / June 2015

Calendar of Events Jay’s New Bengal Tigers Shekinah-A Stunning Royal White Tiger and her sister Sheena a Beautiful orange Bengal! Spring Into Yellowstone Birding and Wildlife Festival Wed., May 13 - Sun., May 17 All Day Cody and surrounding area, Cody WY ElkFest Saturday, May 16 All Day 112 Center Street, Jackson WY 34th Annual Old West Days Friday, May 22 - Monday, May 25 112 Center Street, Jackson WY

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Jurassic Quest Friday, May 22 - Monday, May 25 Casper Event Center This event allows visitors to go back 65 million years and walk among “living, breathing, even WALKING dinosaurs” and experience the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods first hand. Price : $15, $16, $18, & $24 Friday, May 22, 2015; 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 05Saturday, May 23, 2015; 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015; 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2015; 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Beauty and the Beast Rodeo Saturday, May 23 2:00 PM 202 Cottonwood St, Ten Sleep WY Dubois Friday Nights Rodeo Saturday, May 30 - Tuesday, September 1 7:30PM - 9:00 PM 5649 Highway 287/26, Dubois WY Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo Fri., June 5 & Sat., June 6 East Teton, Green River WY

All Day

Saturday, June 13 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM 420 Fremont Street, Lander WY Fast & Furriest Road Race 5K/1K run Saturday, June 13 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton WY College National Finals Rodeo Sunday, June 14 - Saturday, June 20 Casper Event Center PRICE: $10, $20, $25 or $60, $110, $130 Event Times: Sunday, June 14: Bulls, Broncs and Breakaway at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm Monday, June 15: Slack Round #1 at 7:00 am Tuesday, June 16: Slack Round #2 at 7:00 am Tuesday, June 16: Performance #1 at 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 17: Performance #2 at 7:00 pm Thursday, June 18: Performance #3 at 7:00 pm Friday, June 19: Performance #4 at 7:00 pm Saturday, June 20: Performance #5 - Championship Round at 7:00 pm *Doors will open Tuesday - Saturday at 5:30 pm for access to the Tradeshow Antique Tractor and Truck Rally Saturday, June 20 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Water Street, Meeteetse WY

Plains Indians Museum Powwow Saturday, June 20 & Sunday, June 21 Center of the West’s Robbie Powwow Garden 720 Sheridan Avenue Cody Wy Join us for the 34th annual Plains Indian Museum Powwow, a cultural celebration and competitive dance competition, on June 20 and 21, 2015. Grand Entries are at noon and 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and noon Sunday, June 21. Rod N Rails Car Show Saturday, June 20 11:00 AM - 12:34 PM 603 South Front Street, Rock Springs WY

Worland Culture Fest Saturday, June 6 All Day 1200 Culbertson Ave, Worland WY

Special Olympics Rodeo Saturday, June 20 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Casper Event Center Free Admission

6th Annual Fremont area road tour-cycling www.wmagofwyo.com

56th Annual Eastern Shashoni Indian Days, Powwow, Rodeo and Relay Races Fri., June 26 - Sun., June 28 All day 19 Old Wind River Highway, Fort Washakie WY Mustang Days Rodeo Saturday, June 27 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Lovell Rodeo Grounds, Lovell WY PRCA Cody/Yellowstone Xtreme bulls Tuesday, June 30 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Stampede Park, Cody WY Wagon Box Social Run Tuesday, June 27 All day event Meeteetse Recreation Distriction, Meeteetse WY

Party in the Pasture Rodeo Saturday, June 20 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Meeteetse Rodeo Grounds, Meeteetse WY

Wyoming Master Brew and Grill Fri., June 5 & Sat., June 6 7 - 11:00 PM 601 E Pic Pike Road, Saratoga Wy

Days of ‘49 Annual Rodeo Friday, June 12 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Greybull Rodeo Grounds, Greybull WY

Flaming Gorge Days Thurs. June 25 - Sat., June 27 All day 1795 Bridger Drive, Green River WY Vietnam Veterans Memorial moving wall Thurs., June 25 - Mon., June 29 2500 College Drive, Rock Springs WY

Hi Country Ranch Rodeo Sunday, June 21 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 9888 HWY 191, Pinedale WY

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Map of Gillette Thank you to these businesses for allowing us to distribute our magazines at their locations. GILLETTE LOCATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

CC Public Library Lakeway Laundry Surf & Suds Rocky Mt. Discount Sports National 9 -Lariat Black Hills Novelty Patterson Law Office Adecco Staffing Brothers Coffee Sir Speedy Mona’s Café Gillette Optical First Interstate Bank

- Hwy 59 Location

11. First National Bank of Gillette

- RC Ranch Location

12. 311 Lounge First National Bank of Gillette

- Main Location Downtown

Gillette Brewing Company 13. Apple Storage Automatic Transmission Systems 14. Main Bagel Shop 15. First Interstate Bank

- Main Location Downtown

16. Knotty Salon 17. Family Frontier Lanes 18. The Ice Cream Café

19. American Legion Post 42 20. Prime Rib Restaurant 21. Loaf N Jug #149 22. Powder River Expresso 23. CC Visitor Center 24. Expresso Lube 25. Fireside Lounge 26. CC Memorial Hospital - Main & ER Entrances 27. Jake’s Tavern 28. Don’s Supermarket TLC Liquors 29. CJ Roosters 30. Am Vets Bingo 31. Value Villa 32. Century 21 33. Ez Cash 34. The Office Saloon 35. Campbell County Airport 36. First National Bank of Gillette

45. Pat’s Liquors 46. Gillette Dental Dr. Morrison 47. That Embroidery Place 48. Unity 49. Hot Head Vapors 50. Pokey’s BBQ 51. Roberto’s Café 52. McCarty Family Medicine Energy Capital Real Estate 53. Arbuckle Lodge 54. Las Margarita’s 55. Lakeside Liquor & Lounge

WRIGHT LOCATIONS

Latigo Hills Mall Visitor Center Haycreek Golf Course (RESTAURANT) Wright Branch Library Big D Oil Subway NAPA Auto Parts - Wright

- Hwy 59 Location

37. Hardees 38. Pain for Sale 39. Tracy Norris Insurance 40. Lightning Lube 41. Hampton Inn 42. Kwik Shop Hwy 59 Angel Nails & Spa 43. Energy Building 44. Totally Taboo LLC

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Public Public Library Library MAY EVENTS CCPL Artist of the Month: Betty Bradford CCPL-Sponsored Senior Book Clubs meet monthly at local Senior living appartments; Call Dana (687-9214) or Pat (687-9228) for locations, book titles, dates and times One-on-One Computer Classes: Beginning computer, internet and 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 Hobby Gaming Group (age 18 and up): Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. CCPL Open Sundays 1-5 p.m. unless otherwise noted CCPL closed for Mothers Day: 5/10 CCPL and WBL closed for Memorial Day: 5/23-25 CCPL Family Movie Night: 5/12, 6 p.m. • Bring your family to the library for a PG rated movie and pizza. Call 682-3223 for specific title or check our website. Free & open to the public. CCPL Adult Book Discussion: 5/19, 6:30 p.m. • The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester Library Board Meeting @ Wright Branch Library: 5/18, 4 p.m.

TEENS CCPL Dungeons & Dragons Club: Mondays, 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. CCPL Teen Card Club: Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. CCPL Teen Minecraft/Robotics Club: Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. CCPL Teen Anime Club: Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. CCPL Open-Play Gaming: Saturdays, 1-4p.m. CCPL Teen New Volunteer Sign Up: 5/18-6/6 • Stop by the Teen Room for an application CCPL Teen Early Release Party: 5/20, 1 p.m. CCPL Teen Advisory Board Meeting: 5/20, 4 p.m. CCPL Teen Last-Day-of-School Party: 5/29, 1 p.m. • “Graduated” 6th graders through Seniors are invited! CHILDREN NO CCPL Storytime, Toddler Time, or Families & Jammies during May. Regular schedules resume 6/2 CCPL WiiPlay Saturdays: 1-4 p.m.; Wii for grades 4-6 CCPL Tween Saturdays (Legos, Farkle, Weaving, or Chess for 4th-6th grade): 5/2, 5/9, and 5/16 only, 2-4 p.m. WBL Storytime: Wednesday 5/6 and 5/13 only, 11:15 a.m. WBL Early Release Movie Day: 5/20, 1 p.m. For specific title, check our website. Free & open to the public.

2101 S. 4-J Road, is an awesome adventure for all ages. Every time I visit the library I come away with new knowledge and the motivation to find children finishing up the school year, I thought this a perfect time to focus on our public library. We all know it’s there, but how much do we really know about our library? The library is open seven days a week, Monday through Thursday 9am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 5pm and the months of September through May they are open on Sundays 1pm to 5pm. The Wright branch, located at 305 Wright Boulevard, is open six days a week Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10am to 8 pm, Wednesday and Fridays 10am to 5pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. The Campbell County Library was established in the fall of 1927 when the Gillette Women’s Club, in cooperation with other Campbell County Women’s Clubs, accepted the county library as a project to

WBL Super Hero Wednesday: 6/17, 10:30 a.m. • Super Science: hands-on science activities CCPL Super Hero Wednesday: 6/17, 2:30 p.m. • Super Science: hands-on science activities WBL Super Hero Wednesday: 6/24, 10:30 a.m. • Super Raptors: Draper Natural History Museum is bringing live raptors to visit CCPL Super Hero Wednesday: 6/24, 1:30 p.m. or 3 p.m. • Super Raptors: Draper Natural History Museum is bringing live raptors to visit TEENS CCPL Dungeons & Dragons Club: Mondays, 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. CCPL Teen Card Club: Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. CCPL Teen Minecraft/Robotics Club: Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. CCPL Teen Anime Club: Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. CCPL Open-Play Gaming: Fridays and Saturdays, 1-4p.m. CCPL Teen New Volunteer Sign Up: Through 6/6 • Stop by the Teen Room for an application CCPL Teen Advisory Board Meeting: 6/10, 12 p.m. CCPL Teen Scholastic Book Fair: 6/15-19 • Library Lobby • Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CHILDREN CCPL Storytime: 3 to 5 year olds Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. CCPL Toddler Time: 18 months to 3 years, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9:30.a.m. CCPL Families & Jammies: birth to 6th grade Thursdays, 6:30.p.m. CCPL WiiPlay Saturdays: 1-4 p.m.; Wii gaming for kids in grades 4-6

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out more. With summer around the corner and our

JUNE EVENTS Artist of the Month: Kris Bauer CCPL-Sponsored Senior Book Clubs meet monthly at local Senior living appartments; Call Dana (687-9214) or Pat (687-9228) for locations, book titles, dates and times One-on-One Computer Classes: Beginning computer, internet and email Call Pat at 687-9228 to sign up CCPL Test Proctoring: FREE test proctoring services are offered at CCPL during regular library hours. Call 6879210 for info. CCPL Adult Hobby Gaming Group (age 18 and up): Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. CCPL Closed Sundays for the summer CCPL Adult Book Discussion: 6/16, 6:30 p.m. • To Till a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Library Board Meeting @ CCPL: 6/22, 4 p.m. Summer Reading Programs for All Ages Adults: 6/1-8/28 • “Escape the Ordinary” -- Simply read or listen to a book, enter to win all-summer-long drawings Teens (grades 7-12): 6/1-8/5 • “Unmask” new adventures at their libraries this summer -- and also win prizes just for reading. Track your reading to earn prizes and a chance to win a grand prize at the end of the summer. CCPL Teens: “Unmask” your creative potential beginning June 8 by stopping by the library in Gillette to check out the weekly drop-in activities. Children (brith-grade 6): Bam! Pow! Read! with Super Heros this summer because...Every Hero Has a Story! CCPL Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff: 6/10, 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. • Mo Willems’ book characters Elephant & Piggie will be visiting WBL Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff: 6/11, 10:30 a.m. • Mo Willems’ book characters Elephant & Piggie will be visiting

A LITTLE HISTORY

be sponsored by them. On May 5, 1928, Campbell County Library opened in the jury room in the attic of the County Courthouse. The George Amos Memorial Library in Gillette opened in December, 1941. In the years of 1971-1976, the Library Board purchased several pieces of original fine art. Realizing that public funds could not continue to sustain the fine art collection they had envisioned, the Campbell County Library Foundation was organized, The Foundation held its first meeting in December, 1976 and by the late 70’s, the Foundation had begun to manage the copy machines for public use and to expand into soliciting funds for special programs. Mobil Coal was a generous and consistent donor. When the new library on 4-J Road was constructed, the Foundation provided half of the funding in the amount of $30,000 for the sculpture that adorns the front lawn, “Campbell County Crossroads.” By 1989, it seemed prudent that the Campbell County Library Board, duly appointed by the County Commissioners to administer mill levy funds for the library, and the Campbell County Library Foundation, an incorporated public charity, part ways. So in 1990,

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AN AWESOME ADVENTURE FOR ALL AGES Follow us to The Campbell County Public Library

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the Foundation began the process of selecting

For-profit organizations may use the meeting

feature internet access and the Microsoft Office

members for a board that would be independent of

rooms for staff training or development. There

2010 Suite including: Access, Excel, PowerPoint,

the library board and applied to change the name

is a variety of equipment for rent such as AV

Publisher, and Word. All computers have printers

of the organization to The Library Foundation,

equipment, camcorders, digital cameras, easels,

available. And if you are not tech savvy, they offer

Inc. As The Library Foundation, Inc., this group

CD players, overhead projectors, portable P.A

different classes such as basic Introduction to your

has accepted a larger role in providing services

systems., presentation projectors, screens and

new laptop, Basic Internet using Internet Explorer,

to the public that would not be met with the strict

slide projectors. They have 33 computers available

Digital Pictures 101, eReader/Tablet/iPad/iPod/

use of county funds. The Library Foundation, Inc.

in various departments for public use. They

iPhone, eReader class, Basic E-mail using Yahoo,

raises funds for the library in several ways, the best known is the annual used book sale. This event generates revenue used to provide assistance with author, artist and art visits, fine art collection and maintenance, copy machines, new books, and furniture for public use, as well as various other things.

WHAT TO KNOW The library is a treasure trove of knowledge & fun for all ages and demographics. They have resources for adults such as genealogy, healthcare help and senior web, and activities for children such as games, book clubs, school resources and resources for parents. The libraries also have programs just for teens such as gaming clubs for Dungeons and Dragons and Minecraft robotics. We all grew up with our school library. We were taught about what a library is and how to use it. School libraries are for standard curriculum where a public library has so many more resources. You can take advantage of the library meeting rooms that are available for public use at no charge. The rooms are available to non-profit organizations for educational, cultural and other meetings of interest to the general public.

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Resume, online applications and instructions on copying & faxing. If you are tech savvy and like to read online, they have an extensive elibrary, and yes you will need a library card to use this service. They even have a Notary Public on the premises. My biggest find was to learn about their Home Bound Visitation program for individuals in Campbell County who are home-bound due to illness, disability or the aging process. Those in need of this service may call the library and request the same . Source: Wyoming Historical Records Survey, Campbell County, http://www.ccgov.net/

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Community Photos

Photo taken by Joe Brandl the morning after the Dubois, Wyoming fire in December 2014.

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Dear CeeJay, My family never has time to go on a real vacation. Both my husband and myself are working and can never get more than a few days off together in a row. Do you have any family friendly suggestions for summer fun?

area you can visit each summer. I have a chart of all the places my family wants to see and do. Each summer we see how many we can make it to. Since we’re always finding out about new things to do, our chart never goes away. We also keep the places we all really liked on the chart so we can do them again. Take a daycation and

We are fortunate to live in an area that is close

spend a day having fun with your family. Don’t

to many amazing attractions. Take advantage

forget about visiting the museums in the area

of those attractions. There are lots of family

as well. You can make a fun trip educational by

friendly attractions in the Black Hills. Try

stopping into a museum, and you just might

visiting Devil’s Tower for a day or maybe

learn something new while you’re at it.

skipping down to Douglas’s Natural Bridge for an overnight camping trip. I pick up brochures every time I go somewhere. This helps me learn what there is to do in that area. Keep an eye on your local papers and news networks because many towns offer something fun and free for the family to do. Douglas offers nightly movies, Gillette and Wright’s libraries both offer kids summer programs. Kaycee has their Annual Chris De Lux Days.

Attitude is a big part of taking minications (2-3 day vacation) and daycations (one day trip). If you decide there is nothing to do, then you will never find anything to do. However if you go looking, I think you’ll be surprised at how much there is to do. Just remember to take lots of pictures so when your kids are complaining about never doing anything, you have proof showing otherwise.

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SWARM SEASON

P ro v i d e d by B a c k y a rd B e e z

t’s that time of year again. The birds are chirping and the bees are buzzing. What do bees do after all winter in the same hive and it’s starting to get over crowded? They decide it’s time to split the colony in half and find a new home. This is called swarming. Although a swarm can be very intimidating, the bees are not harmful to you when they are looking for a new home. Their sole purpose is to find a new home, not to attack anything that may be threatening it. As they are looking for this new home, they may find a comfortable spot in a tree or the side of a house to “hang out” while the scout bees are looking for a good place to make a permanent home. If you keep your distance and don’t pester the bees, they won’t pester you. If you are unable to let the bees “hangout” until they find their new home, please contact your local beekeeper and they will come remove the swarm.

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DO NOT EVER spray with pesticides or any other chemicals. Don’t throw sticks, rocks, or anything else at them in an attempt to get them to fly away. You will only make them mad! Contact your local beekeepers and tell them your situation as soon as possible! Most beekeepers will remove these bees for free and might even offer you honey in return for

contacting them.

FOR THE FALLEN With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres, There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears. They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted; They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

Po e m by R ob e r t L a u re n c e B i n y o n .

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. They mingle not with their laughing comrades again; They sit no more at familiar tables of home; They have no lot in our labour of the day-time; They sleep beyond England’s foam. But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known As the stars are known to the Night; As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain; As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain.

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1 Loyalty Day 2 Baby Day 4 Star Wars Day 10 Clean up Your Room Day 12 International Nurses Day 16 Wear Purple for Peace Day

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National Aquarium Month

1 Dare Day 4 Hug Your Cat Day 9 Donald Duck Day 14 Flag Day 18 Go Fishing Day 26 Forgiveness Day

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May / June 2015

For Your Amusement

Let's Dwell on It by Myles Mellor

CROSSWORD PUZZLE L e t ’ s D w e l l o n I t by M y l e s M e l l o r

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For Your Amusement

FAMOUS QUOTES Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. — GEORGE BERNARD SHAW The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy it’s all that matters. — AUDREY HEPBURN In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. — ABRAHAM LINCOLN The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed. — EMINEM Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, because hate in your heart will consume you too. — WILL SMITH

DID YOU KNOW? One of the earliest explorers of Wyoming was John Colter in 1807. While exploring the Rocky Mountains, he discovered a region of steaming geysers and towering water falls so unusual that his written reports nicknamed the area “Colter’s Hell.” The same area, in 1872, was set aside forever as a place to be enjoyed by everyone. What is this area currently called? Source:http://www.wyo.gov

My life is my message. — MAHATMA GANDHI Source: http://www.brainyquote.com

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS Sudoku Solution

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A H A A P T

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LAST ISSUE’S TRIVIA QUESTION: Q. What number was the state of Wyoming signed into statehood?

A. President Benjamin Harrison signed Wyoming’s statehood bill, making Wyoming the 44th State. Source: http://www.gowyo.com May / June 2015

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