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BACA’s fourth annual family fun day comes to the Wright (WY) place in Campbell County Yin Yang Entertainment hosted a Jeopardy style game show which was a bit hit with the kids... In this picture are the winners - Natrona County BACA Member Daesai and Larry Jefferson (Owner of Yin Yang Entertainment)

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Wyoming Business Council offering public training session The Wyoming Business Council is offering a public training session for those interested in learning more about the Business Ready Community (BRC), Community Facilities Grant and Loan Program (CFP), and Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). The training will provide insight into the application process; will discuss the new BRC Planning Grant program and application process; and will allow time for personal consultation with Business Council staff on economic development projects. The training is free and open to the public. It will take place Aug. 21, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Park County Courthouse in Cody, Wyo., located at 1002 Sheridan Ave. The training agenda: • 9–9:10 a.m.: Introduction, Leah Bruscino, Business Council North West regional director • 9:10–10:15 a.m.: CDBG Training, Sandy Quinlan, CDBG program manager • 10:15-10:30 a.m.: Break • 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.: CFP, BRC Training, Dave Simonsen, BRC/CFP pro-

gram manager • 12–1:30 p.m.: Question and Answer Session • 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Project Review – Personal discussion of potential future projects with the program managers To register for the training,please contact Sandy Quinlan, CDBG program manager at the Business Council at307.777.2825 orsandy. quinlan@wyo.gov. Or go to http://www.wyomingbusiness.org/program/ brc-cfp-and-cdbg-trainingopportunity/6429 for more information or to register. The Business Ready Community program provides ﬁnancing for publicly owned infrastructure that serves the needs of businesses and promotes economic development within Wyoming communities. Cities, towns, counties, joint powers boards and both Tribes are eligible to apply for funding. Public infrastructure that is eligible for funding includes water; sewer; streets and roads; airports; rights of way; telecommunications; land; spec buildings; amenities within a business park, industrial park, industrial

site or business district; landscaping, recreation and educational facilities; and other physical projects in support of primary economic and educational development. For more information, visit http://www. wyomingbusiness.org/program/business-ready-community-program/1246 The purpose of the Community Facilities Program is to assist communities with grant and loan funding to construct local enhancements to a school building or facility or preserve former school and government facilities that have existing or future community uses. All projects must be related to economic development or quality of life enhancement. Facilities may be space for community gatherings and functions, recreational, swimming and athletic facilities for community members, particularly youth. For more information, visit http://www. wyomingbusiness.org/program/community-facilitiesgrant-and-loan-/1248 The Community Development Block Grant Program is a federally funded pass through grant program from the U.S. Department

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ment Facility working with troubled youth, and also by the Campbell County Rec Center. Drew was a Pee Wee Football coach and a member of the Starr Athletic Association in Starr, SC. He was also a member of Perkinston Baptist Church in Perkinston, Mississippi. Drew loved his Lord Jesus whom he accepted as his personal Lord and Savior. He loved to compete in all sports especially football. He was a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Drew also loved to take care of his sisters and took it upon himself to be their protector. Along with the other loves in his life Drew dearly loved his two dogs, Boudreaux and Bailey. Jonathan “Drew” Farrell was a truly special person and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Drew is survived by his parents Ron and Linda Farrell of Upton, WY; and by his sisters Ashley Farrell of Upton, Wy; and Alyssa Farrell of Gillette, WY. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Pat and Dean Ide, and by his uncle Greg Ide. A Funeral was held on Friday, July 27th, 2012. Memorials and condolences may be sent in Drew’s name to Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via the website to www.walkerfuneralgillette.com

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Governor thanks those that help with ﬁre relief efforts

This evening, Encana, Suncor and TransCanada are all making contributions to non-profit organizations in Wyoming that provide disaster relief, including for wildfires. Governor Matt Mead will accept the donations at a reception he is co-hosting with the Acting Canadian Consul General, Ladan Amirazizi. “I appreciate these partners stepping forward when the people in Wyoming are dealing with evacuations and the impacts of wildfire,” Governor Mead said. “This is an example

of neighbors helping neighbors.” Governor Mead said many Wyoming residents and businesses are providing critical support during the wildfire season. So far this year there have been over 15 large fires that have burned forests and grasslands in Wyoming. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes. Houses, cabins and other structures have been destroyed and ranchers and sheep producers have lost pasture lands. “The fires this summer have had a

direct impact on hundreds of people, destroying property and causing financial difficulties. My thoughts and prayers are with those that have suffered and my thanks go to all of the people who are fighting fires,” Governor Mead said. “We have seen friends and families joining the fight to protect homes and property. We have seen entire towns rally together to help families in need. These acts reflect the true character of Wyoming.”

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By Shawn Connors - Observer Community Reporter With its start in 2009, Picking up the Pieces has had quite the impact on Gillette. Picking Up the Pieces has a used bookstore containing books of all sorts from kids tales to history, music and mystery, westerns and horror, nonﬁction and fantasy. “If there is a section for it at the library, we most likely have a section for it here,” said Whitney Llewelyn, a worker for Picking up the Pieces. When P.U.T.P began in 2009 they were recycling clothes they acquired from 2nds on 3rds to Denver. They send around 18,000+ pounds of clothes every 4 to 6 weeks for about three years with 20-100 bags a day from 2nds on 3rds to the Denver recycling center. Last year, Picking up the Pieces began their

“Kids Clothes Swaps”. A Kids Clothes Swap is where P.U.T.P sorts out clothes by size and gender and allows the community to come in and take free clothes for kids. They are always looking for kids’ clothes donation including everything from necklaces, hats, belts, socks, blankets and many other accessories. The next Kids Clothes Swap will be this coming September 15th. Picking up the Pieces has not always had their wondrous used bookstore. Only last October did they obtain it from the Humane Society. The bookstore has been very, very successful with donations almost every day. The bookstore has daily and weekly specials always insuring one can get a great book for a great price. Boxes of books

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By Shawn Connors - Observer Community Reporter A teacher of many trades, Alexia has made her home at AVA for three years. She teaches many different art classes at the AVA Community Art Center including BOCES, SOL DOMUS, Preschool Art, Grade School Pottery, Early Release, and a number of specialty classes. Her favorite of which are BOCES and SOL DOMUS. Teaching has been a passion of Alexia’s since high school. When her art teacher was unable to teach due to a shattered foot, Lexi sort of “took over” teaching the class, helping out their long term sub. In 2002, Alexia did her ﬁrst preschool program in the Billings, Montana zoo. Teaching has always held a place in Lexi’s heart, but she never thought that she’d be teaching children until she went to college.

Lexi has gone to multiple colleges and has earned various degrees. The first of which is in Environmental Science. After a change of mind, Lexi decided to go to art school for art education. Just recently, she acquired her masters in elementary education. Her ultimate goal is to teach art. With Lexi’s talents, AVA has satisfied the learning needs and desires of many young children and people of varying ages. Art therapy is something that really catches Alexia’s fancy. A friend of hers who has MS gave a painting to Bill Clinton who hung it in the White House. This really inspired Alexia and is why she loves to teach BOCES and SOL DOMUS. In these two classes, Alexia teaches the differently abled fine motor skills and self-expression-

ism. “It’s a really therapeutic output for them and I like to be a part of that,” said Lexi when talking about teaching her classes. After leaving AVA, Lexi is going to student teach at an elementary school for a semester. Having both art education and elementary education degrees she is excited to see what her career will turn into.

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July 25, 2012

- At 5:46 AM to 201 East Laramie Street for a natural gas check – no leaking natural gas detected. - At 6:10 AM to Bishop Road (3 miles east of Belle Ayr Mine) for a tree on fire. Lightning is believed to have started the fire. - At 7:26 AM to 2300 S. Douglas Highway, Wal-Mart for an automatic fire alarm activation. The alarm was caused from a system test. - At 9:23 AM to the area of Horse Creek Road for the report of a possible smoke column. Fire department personnel found no signs of a fire in the area. - At 3:55 PM to the 2300 block of S. Douglas Highway for an EMS assist. - At 5:50 PM to the 4500 block of Dakota Street for an automatic fire alarm activation. The alarm was caused by burnt

July 26, 2012

- At 2:39 AM to the 2600 block of Bentley Court for a medical assist. - At 6:30 AM to 3703 Lunar Avenue for a fire alarm. - At 2:13 PM to 1907 South Douglas Highway for a two vehicle traffic accident with injury. - At 2:25 PM to 1680 West Warlow Drive for a cut natural gas line. Construction workers accidentally cut a two inch plastic gas line with an extrivator. Firefighters were able to clamp the gas line without incident (no fire). A portion of West Warlow Drive was shut down for traffic during the incident. - At 2:36 PM to Hilight Road (3 miles south of Highway 450) for a vehicle fire. - At 2:41 PM to Highway 51 (7 miles east of Gillette) for a grass fire. The grass fire was contained to 4 acres. - At 3:46 PM to 1100 block of Granite Street for a medical assist. - At 8:08 PM to Westside Drive for a medical assist.

July 28, 2012

- At 3:35 am to North HWY 59 for a grass fire. The fire was contained to less than 20 acres. - At 8:59 am to East 12th Street for an EMS assist. - At 10:10 am to Bomber Mountain Road for a horse trailer fire. Crews extinguished the fire. Damage is estimated at $1,500.00. - At 10:49 am to Camel Drive for an EMS assist. - At 11:05 am to South Douglas HWY for an EMS assist. - At 3:52 pm to North HWY 59 for a timber fire. The fire is

estimated at 800 + acres with active burning and crews are still working on establishing containment lines. - At 4:42 pm to Elk Creek Road for vehicle rollover. One patient was transported with injuries to Campbell County Memorial Hospital. - At 5:10 pm to North HWY 14-16 for a smoke report. No fire was found. - At 6:29 pm to the Middle Prong Road for a timber fire. Crews will be relieved by BLM resources in the morning. The fire is estimated at 7 acres. - At 6:58 pm to the Clark Ellen Road for a grass fire. Crews contained the fire to 19 acres. - At 7:10 to the intersection of South Burma Avenue and Echeta Road for a motorcycle accident. One patient was transported with injuries to Campbell County Memorial Hospital. - At 7:29 pm to Adon Road for a smoke report. No fire was found. - At 11:04 p.m. to Union Chapel Road for a single vehicle rollover. One person was transported with injuries to CCMH-ER.

July 30, 2012

- At 01:51 a.m. to Franklin Avenue for an EMS assist. - At 8:07 a.m. to East Boxelder Road for an EMS assist. - At 11:43 a.m. to South Gillette Avenue for an EMS assist. - At 2:29 p.m. to Desert Hills Circle for an EMS assist. - At 4:05 p.m. to East 3rd Street for an EMS assist. - At 4:45 p.m. to 501 South Burma Avenue for an automatic fire alarm. CCFD was cancelled en route. - At 5:17 p.m. to mile marker 122 for a grass fire. CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival found a fire burning on the north side of the interstate in grass and sage brush. The fire was extinguished at ¾ acres and the cause is not known.

- At 11:53 AM to Shoshone and Tate for a mulch fire in the median. - At 12:13 PM to 2112 South Gillette Avenue for a fire alarm that turned out to be a false alarm. - At 12:31PM to North Garner Lake Rd. near Dry Fork Mine for a smoke report, nothing found upon arrival. - At 1:04 PM to North Garner Lake Rd. for a 9 acre grass fire started by an individual shooting a sign with a rifle. - At 3:06 PM to West Lakeway Road (eastbound lane west of South Douglas Intersection) for an antifreeze spill as the result of a traffic accident. - At 5:24 PM to Redtail Street for a medical assist. - At 7:16 PM to 206 Warren Avenue for a natural gas odor inside the residence. The pilot light to the cook stove was not burning resulting in the odor. The scene was turned over to Source Gas (natural gas supplier). - At 8:06 PM to 501 South Burma Avenue for a fire alarm resulting in a fire sprinkler flow alarm in a mechanical room on the ground level. There was no fire and it is believed that high heat in the mechanical room cause the fire sprinkler system to activate. Firefighters shut the fire sprinkler system off and silenced the fire alarm. The water was contained to the mechanical room. A Fire Sprinkler Contractor was contacted to replace the affected fire sprinkler heads. - At 10:15 PM to 501 South Burma Avenue for a fire alarm – refilling fire sprinkler system. - At 10:38 PM to the 1100 block of Almon Circle for a medical assist.

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Northern Rockies skies for August

A monthly look at the night skies of the northern Rocky Mountains, written by astronomers Ron Canterna, University of Wyoming; Jay Norris, Challis, Idaho Observatory; and Daryl Macomb, Boise State University. What a great time to view our home galaxy, the Milky Way. Around 10 p.m., this subtle, hazy band of stars is high in the southern sky and is best explored with the naked eye and binoculars. The “milky way” is a myriad of faint stars and dark dust lanes conﬁned to one plane. The constellations Scorpius and Sagittarius, the teapot, mark the direction to the center of our galaxy, located on the southern horizon. The scorpion contains the brilliant red star, Antares. Directly overhead, the bright star Vega dominates most of the night. It is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra. Also overhead, the Milky Way traverses the Northern Cross and Cygnus the Swan, and then plunges into the northern horizon through Cassiopeia, the big “W” in the sky. Note that the Milky Way “haze” is broken up by very prominent dark patches. The dark patches are dust lanes that are projected against the background of fainter stars, blocking out their distant light. Also, a large number of star clusters can be easily recognized with binoculars. Planet watch: At sunset, note that Saturn and Mars are close together -- near Spica in Virgo -- on the southwest horizon. Right before sunrise, you will see a spectacular display of Jupiter, Venus and Mercury (if lucky) as you look toward the east horizon.

advancement toward scientifically oriented circles. Fraunhofer invented a machine to polish the spherical surfaces of large object glasses very accurately, and many other devices for grinding and polishing optics. He improved the quality of crown glass for large telescopes. In 1818, his contributions had become so important that he was appointed director of the Optical Institute in Bavaria, which overtook England as the center of the optics industry. By a combination of methods, Fraunhofer most notably achieved the production of light sources of homogeneous wavelength, which he then used to measure the refractive power of glasses. This was a necessary step toward his invention of the first spectroscope of the prism variety. Fraunhofer trained his telescope, outfitted with a spectroscope on the sun, and discerned more than 500 dark spectral lines. Later, in the mid-

1800s (after his death), physicists determined these dark lines to arise by atomic absorption in the sun’s photosphere of light emanating from lower layers. Spectroscopy is a primary method by which assays are made of elemental and molecular abundances in stars and terrestrial samples. The solar lines he discovered are still referred to as Fraunhofer lines. He also developed wire diffraction gratings, more often used in modern spectroscopes as the light- dispersing element in lieu of a prism; as well as microscopes and heliometers. The latter instrument was used to measure stellar parallax, one of the primary methods for determining stellar distances. In the early era of glassmaking, many workers succumbed to poisoning by heavy metal vapors, as did Fraunhofer at the age of 30. Many people think he took many of his glassmaking recipes to the grave.

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August 2012 Interest Famous Astronomers: Fraunhofer In his youth, Joseph Fraunhofer (1787-1826) was an orphan, consigned as an optician’s apprentice in a glassmaker’s workshop. When the building in which he worked collapsed, he was rescued by the future ﬁrst king of Bavaria. This was a fortunate circumstance that led to the furthering of Fraunhofer’s education and

For second year in a row UW private giving exceeds $40 million

Private giving to the University of Wyoming exceeded $40 million for the fiscal year ending June 30. It is the second year in a row -- and the first time in UW history -- that the UW Foundation has raised more than $40 million in private support in two consecutive years. Private giving to UW totaled $40.1 million from more than 23,550 contributors. UW’s giving total includes $11.5 million in estate gifts and more than $5 million in annual giving. Support for Wyoming Public Radio and the Cowboy Joe Club is accounted for in UW’s gift total. “Once again, we’ve seen incredible support for the University of Wyoming from our friends and alumni,” says UW President Tom Buchanan. “I cannot overstate my gratitude for the tremendous generosity of our private supporters. To sustain this level of giving for two years is simply remarkable, and it, in turn, provides UW with greater opportunities in programs and facilities development that will positively impact the university and our students for decades to come.” Philanthropy provides UW an important extra margin of support that builds upon the university’s public funding. The university’s endowment now totals approximately $317 million. Assets managed by the foundation have grown significantly over the years and have allowed donors to support an expanding number of students, faculty and academic programs during times when many universities have had to cut back. “This year’s total is all the more important and noteworthy in that the foundation didn’t receive any $10 million gifts this year,” says Greg Dyekman, outgoing UW Foundation Board chair. “This $40 million has come through improved systems, hard work by foundation staff, outstanding board work and support, ever-broadening prospects, and the desire to continue to help donors support UW, about which they are clearly very passionate.” “As a UW alumnus myself, I couldn’t be more proud of my fellow alumni for their tremendous generosity this past year,” says Clayton Hartman, current

UW Foundation Board chair. “UW is the only four-year university in the state, and it is critical that we have the participation of former students working and contributing to better the lives of our current students.” Key gifts were received this past year from the following: -- Ultra Petroleum – for academics and research in energy disciplines; -- Baker Hughes – for academics and research in energy disciplines; -- Marathon – for academics and research in energy disciplines; -- The Watt Foundation – for the Literacy Research Center and Clinic; -- The Ellbogen Foundation – for the Literacy Research Center and Clinic and for the Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning; -- Harry Konkel – for scholarships for Teton County students; -- Marvin Millgate – supporting Academic Affairs; -- The Rentschler family – of valuable artwork to be displayed in the American Heritage Center. “Another remarkable year that reﬂects the generosity of UW’s alumni and friends who join the university’s corporate and foundation partners in a commitment to excellence,” says UW Foundation President Ben Blalock. “Now surpassing $40 million for two consecutive years repositions UW’s private support programs. It is

humbling to witness the pride that the UW family takes in elevating Wyoming’s university to new heights each and every year.” In the coming year, the university will focus fundraising efforts on new state match opportunities and on institutional fundraising priorities. These priorities include energy, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), Arena-Auditorium renovations and the performing arts. UW focuses its fundraising dollars through these institutional fundraising priorities, which are established by the UW president and trustees in collaboration with the provost and deans, directors, faculty and staff. This year, the UW Foundation celebrates 50 years of dynamic partnership with the University of Wyoming -enhancing excellence and distinction at UW by securing private resources, delivering superior stewardship, and creating enduring relationships with all who share pride in Wyoming’s university. Established in 1962, the University of Wyoming Foundation is an independent nonproﬁt corporation appointed by the UW Board of Trustees to raise, receive and manage private gifts to maximize support for UW. The foundation partners with UW to enhance the university’s programs and projects to meet current and future needs through private giving.

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Report suspicious activity around traffic control at construction sites The City of Gillette announces the following traffic safety and road construction updates. If you observe suspicious activity near traffic control at a construction site, please get a description of the people and/or vehicle (including license plate number) and call the Police Department at (307) 682-5155. On the evening of Monday, July 30th, someone moved traffic control on Echeta Road that could have directed drivers to drive into a section of roadway that was excavated and under repair. Had a vehicle been traveling the speed limit and driven into this section, the driver and any passengers could have sustained serious injuries and the vehicle could have been damaged.

Tampering with trafﬁc control is against the law, and the Gillette Police Department encourages people who witness suspicious activity around trafﬁc control to write down a description of those involved, including a vehicle description (including license plate number) and call the nonemergency Police Department phone number (307) 682-5155.

Road Construction Updates: Dalbey Avenue

Dalbey Avenue from 11th Street to 12th Street will be closed from Tuesday, July 31st through Tuesday, August 7th for the installation of new water main. After completion of the waterline installation, 12th Street will be temporarily re-opened to the public.

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11th Street from 4J Road to Richards Avenue, and the alley from 10th Street to 11th Street just east of 4J Road will be closed from Wednesday, August 1st through Friday, August 10th for the installation of a new water main.

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6th Street will be closed Osborne Avenue to Brooks Avenue from Wednesday, August 1st through Tuesday, August 14th for pavement base preparation for the 2011 Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement. Trafﬁc will be detoured one block to 7th Street around this closure. This project is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.

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m o r f s t n a t s e t n o C om r i r a f F r s t e n v y a r t t s n e e s nt b o ou C O C r i l y l a F e eorunt b v y t r p n e s u m b o C O ellCampbell County C la 2012 Fair ypb lC t l e n b ! l u p ! a o m s C r a m o l t l Ca o s !Schedule ! pbhee n s r o to all C h e CamT o of Events p s n s o r p s T u &o & our om r f s t n sta e t n o ir C a F v er y t r n e s u b o O lC y l e t n b u p o am ll C C e l l b a !! p s r m o t o a s C n spo The r u o & Friday, July 27, 2012 9 a.m.: Fabric & Fashion Modeling & Judging (PACT) (HC) 5 p.m.: Open Class Dog Show Entries Due (FO) Saturday, July 28, 2012 8 a.m.: Supreme Cow Contest (FSB)

Sunday, July 29, 2012 12 Noon - 6 p.m.: Jr. Horse Check-In 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Camper Check-In

Monday, July 30, 2012 8 a.m.: Jr. Horse Halter, Showmanship, & Performance (MSP) 7 p.m.: Craig Morgan in Concert (HC)

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 8 a.m.: Jr. Horse Performance (MSP) All Jr. Horses released following show - No Exceptions (MSP) 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Barns Open for Equipment Drop-off & Herdsmanship Decorating Only (All Items Left at Your Own Risk) 5 p.m.: Energy Hall Set-Up (EH) 6 p.m.: Team Penning & Ranch Sorting (WA) 7 p.m.: Style Show (HC)

2012 Campbell County Fair Schedule of Events

Friday, August 3, 2012 9 a.m.: Sheep Show/Jr. Llama & Alpaca Show to follow (EP) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Trade Show / Kids Corral Open (WYC) 12 Noon: Sheep Lead Entries Due - Paperwork Only (FO) 3 p.m.: Pocket Pet Show (PLT) 4 p.m.: Sheep Lead (EP) Sheep Lead - 30 mins. following Sheep/Llama Show, but not before 4 p.m. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Open Class Rabbit Entries Due - Paperwork Only (CP) 5 p.m.: Mini-Animal Show (PLT) 7 p.m.: PRCA Rodeo (MSP) Saturday, August 4, 2012 8 a.m.: Open Horse Show (WA) 8 a.m.: Jr. Rabbit Show/Open Rabbit Show to follow (CP) 9 a.m.: PRCA Slack (MSP) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Trade Show / Kids Corral Open (WYC) 10 a.m.: Swine Show (CP) 10 a.m.: Fiddle Contest (EH) 11 a.m.: Pioneer Dinner (HC) 12 Noon: Open Rabbits Due (CP) 1 p.m.: Dachshund Races hosted by Campbell County Humane Society (WYC) 5 p.m.: Free Barbecue sponsored by Campbell County Energy Industry (PLT) 7 p.m.: PRCA Rodeo (MSP)

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 7 a.m.: Barns Open for Livestock Drop-Off Friday, July 27, 2012 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Poultry Due (CP) Friday, August 3, 2012 9 a.m.: Fabric & Fashion Modeling & Judging (PACT) (HC) 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Trade Show Set-Up 9 a.m.: Sheep Show/Jr. Llama &(WYC) Alpaca Show to follow (EP) Sunday, August 5, 2012 5 p.m.: Open Class Dog Show Entries Due (FO) 9 a.m. 3 p.m.: Judging 10- a.m. - 7 4-H p.m.:Interview Trade Show / Kids(EH) Corral Open (WYC) 8 a.m.: Church Service (FST) 10 a.m.: FFA Projects Due (EH) 12 Noon: Sheep Lead Entries Due - Paperwork Only (FO) 9 a.m.: 4-H & Open Dog Show Agility Classes (WYC) Saturday, July 28, 2012 12 Noon: Dairy Cattle Dairy(PLT) Goats Due (EP) 3 p.m.: Pocket Pet&Show 9 a.m.: Youth Rodeo (WA) 8 a.m.: Supreme Cow Contest (FSB) 1 p.m.: FFA Projects Judged 4 p.m.: Sheep Lead (EP) (EH) 10 a.m.: 4-H & Open Dog Show All Other Classes (WYC) 4 p.m.: Campbell (WA) Sheep Lead -County 30 mins.Jackpot following Sheep/Llama Show, but not 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Trade Show / Kids Corral Open (WYC) Sunday, July 29, 2012 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Open Class Energy Hall/Mini before 4 p.m. 10 a.m: Jr. Beef Show (EP) 12 Noon - 6 p.m.: Jr. Horse Check-In Corner Entries DueClass (EH) Rabbit Entries Due - Paperwork 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Open 2 p.m.: Demolition Derby (MSP) 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Camper Check-In 5 p.m.: Jr. & Only Open(CP) Wool Due (CP) 6 p.m.: Release All Exhibits 6 p.m.: Cat Show (CP) Show (PLT) 5 p.m.: Mini-Animal Release all non-sale animals after Beef Show, but not Monday, JulyFriday, 30, 2012July 27, 2012 6 p.m.: All Jr.PRCA Livestock Due [Beef, Swine, Sheep, 7 p.m.: Rodeo (MSP) before 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2012 8 a.m.: Jr. Horse Halter,Fabric Showmanship, & Performance (MSP)& Judging (PACT) Meat Goats, Rabbits, Market Goats] (CP/EP) 9 a.m.: & Fashion Modeling (HC) 9 a.m.: Sheep Show/Jr. Llama & Alpaca Show to follow (EP) 7 p.m.: Craig Morgan in Concert (HC) 6:30 Saturday, p.m.: Market Goat 4, Weigh-In August Monday, August 6, 2012 Friday, July 27, 2012 Friday, August 3,2012 2012 (CP) 5 p.m.: Open Class Dog Show Entries Due (FO) 10(HC) a.m. p.m.:(EP) Trade9Show / Kids Corral[4-H Open 7 p.m.: Campbell County Talent Competition 8 a.m.: Open Horse Show (WA) a.m.: Awards Program & FFA(WYC) Horse, Poultry, and 9 a.m.: Fabric & Fashion Modeling & Judging (PACT) (HC) 9 a.m.: Sheep Show/Jr. Llama & Alpaca Show-to7follow Tuesday, July 31, 2012 7 p.m.: Dairy Cattle & Dairy Goat Show (EP) 8 a.m.: Jr. Rabbit Show/Open Rabbit Show to follow (CP) Energy Hall Awards Only] 5 p.m.: Open Class Dog Show Entries Due (FO) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Trade Show / Kids12 Corral Open Sheep (WYC) Lead Entries Due - Paperwork(FST) Noon: Only (FO) 8 a.m.: Jr. Horse Performance (MSP) 7 p.m.: Market Lamb Weigh-In (CP) Due - Paperwork Only (FO) 9 a.m.: PRCA Slack (MSP) 4 p.m.: Sale Buyer's Dinner (CP) 12 Noon: Sheep Lead Entries Julyshow 28, -2012 3 p.m.: (PLT) All Jr. Horses Saturday, released No Exceptions (MSP) 10 a.m. - 7 Pocket p.m.: Trade Show(PLT) / Kids Corral Open Pocket (WYC) Pet Show 6 p.m.: Youth Livestock Sale (CP) Saturday, July 28, following 2012 3 p.m.: Pet Show 8 Barns a.m.:Cow Supreme Cow Contest 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Open for Equipment Drop-off & (FSB) Thursday, August 2, 2012 10 a.m.: Swine Show (CP) 4 p.m.: Sheep Lead (EP) 8 a.m.: Supreme Contest (FSB) 4 p.m.: Sheep Lead (EP) Herdsmanship Decorating Only (All Items Left at 8 a.m.: Beef Weigh-In (FSB) 10 Market a.m.: Fiddle (EH) Sheep LeadContest - 30 mins. following Sheep/Llama Show, butmins. not Sheep Lead - 30 following Sheep/Llama Show, but not Your July Own29, Risk) 8 a.m. 11 a.m.: Floriculture Garden/Mini Corner 11- a.m.: Pioneer Dinner (HC) Sunday, 2012 before 4 p.m.& CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities (map) Sunday, July 29, 2012 before 4 p.m. 5 p.m.: Energy Set-Up (EH)Check-In (EH) 12 Entries Noon: Rabbits 12 Noon - 6Hall p.m.: Jr. Horse 4 p.m.Open -Due 6 p.m.: OpenDue Class(CP) Rabbit Entries Due - Paperwork CP = Central Pavilion 6 p.m.: Team Penning & Ranch Sorting (WA) 9 a.m.: Market/Breeding Meat hosted Goat Show (EP) 1 p.m.: Dachshund by Campbell 2 p.m. - 7 12 p.m.:Noon Camper- Check-In 6 p.m.: Jr. Horse Check-In Only (CP)Races 4 p.m. County - 6 p.m.: Open ClassEPRabbit Entries Due - Paperwork = East Pavilion 7 p.m.: Style Show (HC) 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.: OpenSociety Class Poultry & Entries Due (CP) Humane (WYC)(PLT) 5 p.m.: Mini-Animal Show 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Camper Check-In Only (CP) EH = Energy Hall 10 a.m. -77p.m.: p.m.: Trade Show / Kids Corral Open (WYC) 5 p.m.: FreePRCA Barbecue sponsored by Campbell County Monday, July 30, 2012 Rodeo (MSP) MSP = Morningside Park Arena Wednesday, August 1, 2012 10 a.m.: Wool Judged (CP) 5 p.m.: Mini-Animal Show (PLT) Energy Industry (PLT) 8 a.m.: Jr. Horse Halter, Showmanship, & Performance (MSP) WYC 7 a.m.: Barns Open for Livestock Drop-Off 12 Noon: PRCA Permit Steer Roping (MSP) 7 p.m.: PRCA Rodeo (MSP) 7 p.m.: Craig Morgan in Concert (HC) Saturday, August 4, 2012 Monday, July 30, 2012 7 p.m.: PRCA Rodeo (MSP) = Wyoming Center 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Poultry Due (CP) HC = Heritage Center Theater 12 Noon: SwineOpen Weigh-In 8 a.m.: Horse(CP) Show (WA) 8July a.m.: Jr. Horse (MSP) 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Trade Set-Up Halter, (WYC) Showmanship, &1Performance p.m.: PRCA Roping (MSP) Sunday, August 5, 2012 PL = Plaza WA = Wrangler Arena Tuesday, 31,Show 2012 8 a.m.:Steer Jr. Rabbit Show/Open Rabbit Show to follow (CP) 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Interview 1 p.m.: Open Class Exhibits Judged (EH) Saturday, August 4, 2012B3 = Barn 3 8 a.m.: Church Service (FST) 8 a.m.: Jr. Horse Performance (MSP)(EH)in Concert (HC) 7 4-H p.m.: CraigJudging Morgan 9 a.m.: PRCA Slack (MSP) 10 a.m.: Projects Due following (EH) Poultry (CP) 9 a.m.: 4-HShow & Dog (WYC)(WYC) All Jr.FFA Horses released show - No Exceptions (MSP) 1 p.m.: 10 a.m. - 7Open p.m.: TradeShow ShowAgility / KidsClasses Open = Free Stage Tent 8Corral a.m.: Open Horse ShowFST (WA) 12 Noon: Cattle & Dairy Due (EP) Drop-off & 2 p.m.: Rabbit Meat PenShow Weigh-In 9 a.m.: Youth Rodeo (WA)(CP) (CP) 2 p.m.Dairy - 8 p.m.: Barns OpenGoats for Equipment 10 a.m.: Swine PLT = Plaza Tent Tuesday, July 1 p.m.: FFAHerdsmanship Projects Judged (EH) 31, 2012 8 a.m.: Jr.(WYC) Rabbit Show/Open Show to follow (CP) 4 p.m.: Horse Show Cattle Classes (WA) 10 Open a.m.: 4-H & Open Dog Show All Other Classes Decorating Only (All Items Left at 10 a.m.: Fiddle Contest (EH) FO = Rabbit Fair Office 4 p.m.: Campbell County Jackpot 7 p.m.: Concert with guest 10 John a.m. -Conlee 6 p.m.: Trade Show / special Kids Corral Open PRCA (WYC) Slack (MSP) Your Own Risk) 11 a.m.: Pioneer Dinner (HC) 8 a.m.: Jr. Horse(WA) Performance (MSP) 9 a.m.: FSB = Fair Scale Barn 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Open Energy Williams and Younger 10 Chancey a.m: Jr. Beef Show (EP) the 5 p.m.: Energy HallClass Set-Up (EH) Hall/Mini 12 Noon: Open Rabbits Due (CP) Brothers Band (HC) All Jr. Horses released following show No Exceptions (MSP) 10 a.m. 7 p.m.: Trade Show / Kids Corral Open (WYC) Corner Entries Due (EH) 2 p.m.: Demolition Derby (MSP) 6 p.m.: Team Penning & Ranch Sorting (WA) 1 p.m.: Dachshund Races hosted by Campbell County 5 p.m.: Jr. &Style Open Wool-(HC) Due (CP) Barns Open for Equipment Drop-off 6 p.m.: Release 2 p.m. 8 p.m.: & All Exhibits 7 p.m.: Show Humane Society (WYC) 10 a.m.: Swine Show (CP) 6 p.m.: Cat Show (CP) all non-sale animals after Beef Show, but not 5 p.m.: Free Barbecue sponsored by Campbell County Contest (EH) Herdsmanship Decorating Only (AllRelease Items Left at 10 a.m.: Fiddle 6 p.m.: All Jr. Livestock Due [Beef, Swine, Sheep, before 5:00Industry p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Energy (PLT) Your OwnDrop-Off Risk)(CP/EP) 11 a.m.: Pioneer Dinner (HC) Meat Goats, Rabbits, Market Goats] 7 a.m.: Barns Open for Livestock 7 p.m.: PRCA Rodeo (MSP) 6:307p.m.: Market Goat Weigh-In (CP) Monday, August 6, 2012 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Poultry Due (CP) 5 p.m.: Energy Hall Set-Up (EH) 12 Noon: Open Rabbits Due (CP) 7 p.m.: Campbell TalentSet-Up Competition 9 a.m.: Awards Program [4-H & FFA Horse, Poultry, and 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.:County Trade Show (WYC) (HC) Sunday, August 5, 2012 6 p.m.: Team Penning & Ranch Sorting (WA) 8 a.m.: 7 p.m.: Dairy Cattle & Dairy Goat Show (EP) Energy HallService Awards(FST) Only] (FST)1 p.m.: Dachshund Races hosted by Campbell County 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: 4-H Interview Judging (EH) Church 7 p.m.: Market Lamb Weigh-In (CP) 7 p.m.: Style Show (HC) 4 p.m.: Sale Buyer's Dinner (CP) 10 a.m.: FFA Projects Due (EH) Society (WYC) 9 a.m.: 4-H & Open Dog Show Agility ClassesHumane (WYC) 6 p.m.: Youth Livestock 12 Noon: Dairy Cattle & Dairy Goats Due (EP) 9 a.m.: Youth RodeoSale (WA)(CP) 5 p.m.: Free Barbecue sponsored by Campbell County Thursday, August 2, 2012 1 p.m.: FFA Projects Judged (EH) 10 a.m.: 4-H & Open Dog Show All Other Classes (WYC) Wednesday, August Energy 8 a.m.: Market Beef Weigh-In (FSB) 4 p.m.: Campbell County Jackpot (WA)1, 2012 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Trade Show / Kids Corral Open (WYC) Industry (PLT) 8 a.m. - 11-a.m.: Floriculture & Garden/Mini 4 p.m. 87 p.m.: Open Class Energy 10CAM-PLEX a.m: Jr. BeefMulti-Event Show (EP) Facilities a.m.: Barns OpenHall/Mini for Corner Livestock Drop-Off 7 p.m.: (map) PRCA Rodeo (MSP) Entries DueEntries (EH) Due (EH) Corner 2 CP p.m.: Demolition Derby (MSP) = Central Pavilion 7 a.m. 7 p.m.: Poultry Due (CP) 9 a.m.: Market/Breeding Meat 5 p.m.: Jr. & Open Wool DueGoat (CP)Show (EP) 6 p.m.: Release All Exhibits EP = East Pavilion 9 a.m. - 11 Cat a.m.: Open(CP) Poultry & Entries Due Set-Up (CP) 8Show a.m. -Class 7 p.m.: Trade Show (WYC) 6 p.m.: Sunday, August 5, 2012 Release all non-sale animals after Beef Show, but not EH = before Energy5:00 Hallp.m. 10 a.m. - 7 All p.m.: Trade Show / Kids Corral Open (WYC) 6 p.m.: Jr. Livestock Due [Beef, Swine, Sheep, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: 4-H Interview Judging (EH) 8 a.m.: Church Service (FST) MSP = Morningside Park Arena 10 a.m.: Wool Judged Meat Goats,(CP) Rabbits, Market Goats] (CP/EP) Monday - Friday 10 a.m.: FFA Projects 9 a.m.: 4-H & Open Dog Show Agility Classes (WYC) WYC = Wyoming Center 12 Noon: PRCA Permit Steer Roping (MSP)Due (EH) 6:30 p.m.: Market Goat Weigh-In (CP) Monday, August 6, 2012 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Heritage Center[4-H Theater 12 Noon: (CP) 7 p.m.:Swine Campbell County TalentCattle Competition (HC) Goats Due (EP) 9 HC a.m.:=Awards Program & FFA9Horse, 12Weigh-In Noon: Dairy & Dairy a.m.:Poultry, Youthand Rodeo (WA) 1 p.m.: PRCA Steer Roping (MSP) PL = Plaza WA = Awards Wrangler Arena 7 p.m.: Dairy Cattle & Dairy Goat Show (EP) Energy Hall Only] (FST) 1Class p.m.: FFA Projects 10 a.m.: 4-H & Open Dog Show All Other Classes (WYC) 1 p.m.: Open Exhibits Judged (EH) Judged (EH) 7 p.m.: Market Lamb Weigh-In (CP) = Barn 3 4 B3 p.m.: Sale Buyer's Dinner (CP) 4 Show p.m.:(CP) Campbell County Jackpot (WA) 1 p.m.: Poultry 6 FST p.m.:=Youth Livestock Sale (CP) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Trade Show / Kids Corral Open (WYC) Free Stage Tent 2 p.m.: Rabbit4August Meat (CP) Class Energy Hall/Mini Thursday, 2012 PLT = Plaza Tent p.m.Pen -2,8Weigh-In p.m.: Open 10 a.m: Jr. Beef Show (EP) 4 p.m.: Open HorseBeef Show Cattle Classes 8 a.m.: Market Weigh-In (FSB) (WA) FO = Fair Office Theresa Kokesh Corner Entries Due (EH) 2 p.m.: Demolition Derby (MSP) 7 p.m.: John Concert with special guestCorner 8 a.m. - 11Conlee a.m.: Floriculture & Garden/Mini Owner/Operator FSBCAM-PLEX = Fair Scale Barn Multi-Event Facilities (map) Chancey Williams and the Younger Band (HC) Entries Due Jr. (EH) 5 p.m.: & Open WoolBrothers Due (CP) 6 p.m.: Release All Exhibits CP = Central Pavilion 1105 West First Street 9 a.m.: Market/Breeding Meat Goat Show (EP) 6 p.m.: Cat Show (CP) Release all non-sale animals after Beef Show, but not EP = East Pavilion Gillette, Wyoming 82716 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Open Class Poultry & Entries Due (CP) Hall S. 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Submitted by Mike & Roxan Smith Empire Guesthouse, RV Park & General Store We keep getting reports of good walleye fishing from some fishermen. Some have said it is the best fishing in a long time. Reports of limits of 16-20” fish have been fairly common. Even though some have been doing well, others aren’t catching anything. It’s all about presentation and location. Location seems to be around the mouth of Deer Creek. Presentation is slow-death rigs pulled on bottom bouncers baited with crawlers. Some have been trying different colors of floats or spinners, but the slow-death hooks are what most successful fishermen have had in common. Also the Empire Guesthouse bait shop is still running its monthly photo contest. Just bring in your catch & let us take a picture of you with it, and your name will go into a drawing at the end of each month for a new rod & reel outfit. You must enter each month to qualify. We give 1 adult and 1 child prize per month, so bring in your catch and you may see your picture in this newspaper and possibly win a prize!

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Joke of the week Submitted by Dorothy Finberg Dear Mother and Dad: It has now been three months since I left for college. I have been remiss in writing and am very sorry for my thoughtlessness in not having written before. I will bring you up to date now, but before you read on, please sit down. You are not to read any further unless you are sitting down... Okay? Well, then, I am getting along pretty well now. The skull fracture and the concussion I got when I jumped out of the window of my dormitory when it caught fire shortly after my arrival, are pretty well healed now. I only spent two weeks in the hospital and now I can see almost normally and only get three headaches a day. Fortunately the fire in the dormitory and my jump were witnessed by an attendant at the gas station near the dorm and he was the one who called the Fire Department and the ambulance. He also visited me at the hospital, and since I had nowhere to live because of the burnt-out dorm, he was kind enough to invite me to share his apartment with him. It’s really a basement room, but it is kind of cute. He is a very fine boy and we have fallen deeply in love and are planning to get married. We haven’t set the exact date yet, but it will be before my pregnancy begins to show. Yes, Mother and Dad, I am pregnant. I know how much you are looking forward to being grandparents

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and I know you will welcome the baby and give it the same love and devotion and tender care you gave me when I was a child. The reason for the delay in our marriage is that my boyfriend has some minor infection which prevents us from passing our premarital blood tests and I carelessly caught it from him. This will soon clear up with the penicillin injections I am now taking daily. I know you will welcome him into our family with open arms. He is kind and although not well educated, he is ambitious. Although he is of a different race and religion than ours, I know you expressed tolerance will not permit you to be bothered by the fact that his skin color is somewhat darker than ours. I am sure you will love him as I do. His family background is good, too for I am told that his father is an important gun bearer in the village in Africa from which he comes. Now that I have brought you up to date, I want to tell you that there was no dormitory ﬁre, I did not have a concussion or skull fracture, I was not in the hospital, I am not pregnant, I am not engaged, I do not have syphilis and there is no boyfriend in my life. However, I am getting a “D” in History and an “F” in Science, and I wanted you to see these marks in the proper perspective. Your loving daughter, Dorothy

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they are caught? Sometimes. Sometimes they get fired and are hired, quickly, by their buddies at the newspaper down the road. But let’s get away from the press for a moment. Our president, it seems, has an autobiography that he did not write, which makes it a biography, but it turns out that this “biography” is 65% fiction, which makes it a novel. He received an advance for that book in the six figures, before he even wrote it. But --- he did not write it, even though he said that he did. Now, in case you did not know it, I’m an author with two novels to my name. Let me tell you, no one just shows up and gets an advance like that without having a proven track record of writing best sellers. Funny how that works for a liar. But an honest writer, like me, gets no advance. As long as I am picking on our president, it turns out that Obama is so smart he can win a Nobel Peace Prize before he has even done anything. And he had the nerve to go and accept it as if he has actually earned it. And here I am turning down broadcast and literary awards because I don’t think that they are being offered to me honestly. I’m such a fool. Why did it take me so long to realize that honesty gets me nowhere? I could be a rich man right living in a big house with a do nothing job that only asks that I lie about everything and everyone I talk and write about, no matter if I destroy their lives in the process. I mean, come on, the press does it all day every day. I could have a bookshelf full of awards achieved through plagiarism and dishonesty. But gosh darn it, I have

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I should have LIED! Let’s face it, if I wanted to be a success in this life I should have simply lied about everything. I’ve spent my entire life, and career, working hard to learn, and present to my radio listeners and my readers, the truth, even if I did not like what that truth was. I am honest about who I am, and what I stand for. I do lie about my past to pad my career in an attempt to make myself into a bigger big shot than I am. In fact, when I’m offered something like an award for “Best Radio Show,” or “Best Novel.” or some nonsense like that, I turn it down as a waste of time and question its legitimacy. Then, last weekend I did something that I do not normally do, I turned on the television. (I shouldn’t have). There on the Sunday, so called, “news chat shows,” were hosts and guests who have spent the past few decades, lying, and distorting the truth about themselves, and about the news. Show after show had nothing but buffoons and liars as hosts and guests who have all won multiple awards and most of whom earn big money. And here I am in Gillette, Wyoming. Let me give you an example: I used to respect newspapers like the New York Times, Newsweek Magazine, The New Yorker Magazine, CNN, NBC, ABC and the like. I was such a fool. Well --- Move over, Jayson Blair and Steven Glass, here comes Jonah Lehrer joining the pantheon of fabulists and plagiarists. You see it turns out that the New Yorker magazine had published quotes from Bob Dylan that were made up. Yes, made up. Do reporters like these get ﬁred when

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Five Wyoming buildings battle to get energy efﬁcient in EPA’s third annual Energy Star National Building Competition Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program launched the 2012 National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings with a record 3,200 buildings across the country going head to head to improve energy efﬁciency, lower utility costs and protect health and the environment. Five buildings in Wyoming will participate in the competition. A complete list, which can be sorted by state, can be found here: http://www.energystar.gov/ BattleOfTheBuildings Commercial buildings in the U.S. are responsible for about 20 percent of the nation’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions at a cost of more than $100 billion annually in energy bills. In 2011, the 245 participants saved $5.2 million on their utility bills and prevented nearly 30,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, equal to the emissions from the electricity used by more than 3,600

homes a year. By improving the energy efficiency of commercial buildings, such as schools, offices, hospitals and retail stores, competitors will reduce energy waste and save on utility bills while protecting the environment and people’s health. “This year the number of teams committing to increase energy efficiency through the Energy Star Battle of the Buildings is larger than ever before -- more than ten times as many as last year. We’re expecting record energy savings as more and more buildings cut back on their energy use,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “We wish the best to the thousands of teams competing, but we know the big winners will be the American people, who will benefit from the innovative ideas that emerge from the competition. As in years past, these ideas will translate into new ways we can all cut energy use, save

money on our power bills, and reduce the carbon pollution that is changing our climate.” More than 30 different types of commercial buildings are facing off in this year’s National Building Competition, representing all 50 states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia. The competitors range from a Kmart store on the island of St. Thomas to a crime lab in Phoenix to a federal ofﬁce building in Nome, Alaska. The number of participants in the National Building Competition has jumped from 14 buildings in 2010, the competition’s ﬁrst year, to 245 in 2011 to over 3,200 this year. Competitors use EPA’s Energy Star online tool, Portfolio Manager, to measure and track their buildings’ monthly energy consumption. Last year, the University of Central Florida won after cutting the energy use of an on-campus parking garage by more

than 63 percent in just one year. Throughout the year-long competition the public can keep track of the progress made by buildings on the web. A list of buildings leading the competition at the half-way point of the competition will be released in Fall 2012. The winner along with top ﬁnalists in each building category with the largest percentage reduction in energy use in 2012 as compared to 2011 will be recognized in April 2013. Additionally, this year EPA’s WaterSense program, in partnership with Energy Star, will recognize top water use reducers as a part of the competition. Launched in 1992 by EPA, Energy Star is a market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efﬁciency. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Energy Star program. Over the past 20 years, with the help of Energy Star, Ameri-

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At meeting members reaffirm mission statement and adopt new strategic plan Frizzell said. “This is why we’ve decided to formally reaffirm our mission statement and adopt a new strategic plan that reflects the important fiscal, economic and budgetary work our members are doing in statehouses across the country. We are focusing our attention where it’s needed most - and where we can and should be the most effective.” The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is the nation’s largest nonpartisan individual membership association of state legislators, with over 2,000 state legislators across the nation and more than 100 alumni members in Congress. ALEC’s mission is to promote free markets, limited government, and federalism throughout the states.

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Dear Editor, Once again, the political left and the liberal media are trying to make political hay out of a horriﬁc tragedy. The Aurora, Colo., movie theater massacre was the result of an evil, demented individual, period. Yet the left, whether through ABC, NBC, MSNBC or Democratic talking heads, immediately implicated the Tea Party and conservative talk radio. Of course, they use the terrible event to push the gun-control issue, too. We have seen the extremes to which the left will go to destroy the Second Amendment, as displayed in the deadly Operation Fast and Furious program. This obsession of the left with exploiting atrocity is nothing new. The Tucson, Ariz. mass murder is another example of the left politicizing tragedy. Why do they consistently do this? The right has substantial reason to implicate Hollywood, TV entertainment and the music industry for the denigration of our culture. Yet the right sees these tragedies for what they are: terribly sad events that negatively affect many lives. I wonder how the left will spin the news that the Colorado shooting suspect had a federal grant with which he might have ﬁnanced his rampage. I am sure they will somehow conclude it’s George W. Bush’s fault. Debbie Gamblin From Publisher Nicholas De Laat: Wyoming has the lowest violent crime rate per capita because of our loose gun laws. This kind of thing would not happen here, as after getting one or two shots off the insane shooter would be dead. I personally support pro-gun legislation for self-defense reasons.

When I took my nine year old son to the movie theater last week, I was carrying. When I was in Wal-Mart, I was carrying. When I go to judge the Miss. Campbell County Pageant tonight at the County Fair, I will be carrying. I carry in my banks, and in my ofﬁce. I even carry in the hospital regardless of the signs (and yes I will admit it because it is legal: The hospital personnel have no right to put up those signs on public property, I have done the research), except in sterile places, rooms with certain equipment, etc. I can promise the anti-gun people one thing, is that even though they are trying to take away our right to selfdefense, I will still protect them if the situation ever arises because I believe in the virtues of our Declaration and our Constitution regardless of the farleft’s opinion. Dear Editor, Mitt Romney would be better off releasing his back taxes. What he is doing now is fueling negative speculation about how much taxes he paid in the last ten years, or if he paid any at all. Senator Harry Reid received a phone call from a person, purported to be a former ﬁnancial advisor of Romney’s, who told him Romney paid no taxes for ten years. The problem is no one knows if that information is true or false, so the speculation about Romney’s taxes will continue if he keeps stonewalling. When people like Charles Krauthammer and George Will advise Romney to release his taxes, and he still doesn’t do it, then he must have something to hide. Dave Maxwell From Publisher Nicholas De Laat: If

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Sports Report

August 3 - 10, 2012

Campbell County Observer

Gillette Thunder Speedway Results Finish Start 1 8 2 6 3 5 4 11 5 7 7 4 8 10 9 3 10 1 11 2

Football is back By Valarie Terry - Observer Sports Reporter As school approaches so does the season of “school sports”. Kids and parents from Gillette met up with coaches earlier this week for the Midget Football League. As anxious boys arrived at the football ﬁeld, some were met by classmates and previous teammates; others were meeting for the ﬁrst time. You could see groups of parents and coaches deep in conversation and groups of boys chatting and throwing the football around. As each coach talked to the parents they went over various topics that would be

vital to the teams functioning during the season. Sixth grade Cowboys Coach, Jim Brown, along with assistant coaches Joe Edward, Dave Porter, and George Allen, made it very clear that they were there to have a good time with the boys and play some ball. This will be Jim Browns 8th year coaching for this league. “We have a very talented group of boys on our team this year and we are going to be great” said Coach Brown. Midget Football League is for boys in 3rd through 6th grade with roughly forty dif-

ferent teams though out the league. All the parents, players and coaches met earlier this week for a parent/coach meeting and equipment check out. The league supplies each player with full pads and helmets. Each player must have a mouth guard, practice jersey, cleats and a physical to allow them to start practice and play in games. Each team will have about 10 games with a single elimination tournament at the end of the season. Stay safe, well hydrated and have an amazing season!

IMCA THUNDER STOCK - Main Event Car 33C 80 19 25 7 08 91 01 51 3

Finish Start 1 9 2 6 3 5 4 11 5 2 6 10 7 4 8 13 10 12 11 14 12 1 13 8 14 15 15 3

Car 66 14 8 27 54 89 34H 29 23 28S 85 7 23DB 31

Finish Start 1 3 2 5 3 1 4 6 6 4 7 2 8 7 9 9

Car 10 54 37 00 55 50 33 95

Driver Alan / Mcneil Chad Horst Annie Kuhbacher Chris Weight Derric Culey Thomas Martell Walker Hoxie Brittini Snyder Lucky Speer Chris Russell

Hometown Rapid City, Sd Gillette , W Gillette , Wy Rozet , Wy Gillette , Wy Rozet , Wy Upton , Wy Gillette , W Gillette , Wy Gillette , Wy

Race Points 40.00 39.00 38.00 37.00 36.00 34.00 33.00 32.00 31.00 30.00

Midwest Mod - Main Event Driver Allan Locken Kenny Bell Scott Edwards Scotty Fischer Tom Manning James Hance Rob Hoffman Ty Miller Ernie Acuna Cannon Slawson Doug Pudwill Allen Racing Maklain Harrison Kyle Harkin

Hometown Race Points Gillette , Wy 35.00 Gillette , Wy 33.00 Gillette , Wy 32.00 Gillette , Wy 31.00 Gillette , Wy 30.00 Gillette , Wy 29.00 Gillette , Wy 28.00 Gillette , Wy 27.00 Gillette , Wy 25.00 Gillette , Wy 24.00 Piedmount , Sd 23.00 Gillette , W 22.00 Gillette , Wy 21.00 Hermosa , Sd 0.00

Mod Four - Main Event Driver Todd Mccoy Tom Manning Chris Harley Benjie Bayne Duane Manning Wade Manning Robert Harley Justin Dobos

Hometown Gillette , Wy Gillette , Wy Casper , Wy Casper , Wy Gillette , Wy Gillette , Wy Casper , Wy Casper , Wy

Race Points 35.00 33.00 32.00 31.00 29.00 28.00 0.00 0.00

Gillette drops high-scoring affair to Cheyenne, 20-10 The Roughriders fell 20-10 to Cheyenne in seven innings on Saturday at Cheyenne despite racking up 12 hits and 10 runs. Austin Tennant racked up two RBIs on three hits for our home team. He singled in the first and fifth innings and doubled in the seventh inning. Johnson got the win for Cheyenne despite allowing five runs over 4 1/3 innings. Johnson struck out one, walked four and gave up seven hits. Cheyenne hammered Roughrider pitching as seven hitters had a field day, combining for 21 hits, 17 RBIs and 16 runs scored. The top of the first saw Gillette take an early lead, 2-0. A double by Kadison Wass, bringing home Drake Kelley started the inning off. Our boys pushed more runs

across when Wass scored on an RBI single by Tennant. Cheyenne never trailed after scoring three runs in the first on two doubles and an RBI single by Lain. Cheyenne piled on five more runs in the bottom of the second. A sacrifice fly scored Calahan for the inning’s first run. That was followed up by Cooley’s double, plating Svec and Followell. Two runs in the top of the fourth helped Gillette close its deficit to 8-4. A two-run single by Westin Hinkel fueled a Roughriders comeback. Cheyenne stopped the rally after Johnson got Kelley to ground out. After pushing across three runs in the top of the fifth, RIDERS faced just a 8-7 deficit. A groundout by Alex King, a sacrifice fly by Andrew Youngs, and an RBI

single by Matt Fogle sparked Gillette’s rally. Finally, Johnson induced an inning-ending ground out from Dalton McCann. Cheyenne quickly matched our boy’s strong inning with a 12-run inning of its own in the ﬁfth. Cheyenne scored on an RBI single by Followell, a two-run double by Lain, an RBI double by Cooley, an RBI single by Lopez, an RBI single byMaggard, a two-run double by Parker, an RBI single by Svec, and a three-run home run by Lain. Three Roughriders runs crossed the plate in the top half of the seventh, making the score 20-10. An RBI double by Tennant, an RBI single by Youngs, and an RBI single by McCann set off Gillette’s rally. Cheyenne’s #28 induced a Hinkel strike out to close things out.

Batting D McCann W Hinkel D Kelley K Wass T Loﬁng A Tennant A King A Youngs M Fogle Totals

AB 3 5 3 4 1 4 3 2 4 29

R 0 0 1 2 2 2 0 2 1 10

Pitching M Stillman I Durgin A Zigray K Andrew Totals

O 4 9 1 4 18

IP H 1.1 12 3.0 5 0.1 5 1.1 0 6.0 22

Batting D McCann W Hinkel D Kelley T Loﬁng K Wass A Tennant A King A Youngs M Fogle T Rogen A Zigray I Durgin Totals

AB 4 5 4 6 2 4 4 3 4 1 2 0 39

R 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 15

H RBI BB 1 1 2 4 4 1 1 2 2 2 1 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 2 2 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 14 10

SO 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4

Pitching A Tennant K Andrew M Stillman A Zigray Totals

O 18 3 3 3 27

IP 6.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 9.0

H 5 3 0 1 9

BB 1 2 0 1 4

R 2 4 0 0 6

ER 1 0 0 0 1

“Baseball is the only ﬁeld of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer.” - Ted Williams

Batting D McCann W Hinkel D Kelley K Wass T Loﬁng A Tennant A King T Rogen M Fogle A Zigray A Youngs Totals

AB 5 5 4 5 4 5 4 3 5 1 1 42

R 3 3 1 2 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 14

H RBI BB 1 2 0 2 1 1 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 0 2 1 0 1 2 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 7 10

Pitching W Estabrook D Kelley W Hinkel K Wass Totals

O 9 9 6 3 27

IP H 3.0 7 3.0 3 2.0 2 1.0 2 9.0 14

R 4 1 1 4 10

ER 4 1 1 3 9

BB 1 0 1 0 2

SO 0 1 0 2 3

HR 0 0 1 0 1

S% 59.2% 62.5% 60.0% 58.8% 60.4%

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• PR Rousta’ Bout It Betties Roller Derby Bout, 7-9 pm, 121 S 4-J Road, CC Ice Arena To listen to your Riders live tune in to 1270AM KIML Gillette with your hosts Ted Ripko and Nicholas De Laat, or stream live at BasinsRadio.com

SO 5 0 2 2 9

HR 0 0 0 0 0

S% 63.1% 51.7% 58.8% 66.7% 61.3%

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SO 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 3 1 0 10 BB 2 0 0 0 2

ER 7 6 2 0 15

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Offenses dominate as Riders out-scores Rock Springs 14-10

Fans were treated to a high-scoring affair Friday as the Gillette Roughriders outscored Rock Springs 14-10. Hitters on both sides were strong at the plate as the teams combined for 27 hits, including nine extra base hits. Kadison Wass reached base four times in the game for Gillette . He scored two runs and had one RBI. He doubled in the seventh inning and singled in the fourth and eighth innings. Wyatt Estabrook recorded the win for our boys. He allowed four runs over three innings. Estabrook struck out two, walked two and gave up seven hits.

R 8 7 5 0 20

SO 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3

What’s Going On In Sports?

Roughriders use big sixth inning to beat Rock Springs, 15 - 6

An eight-run explosion in the sixth inning spurred our boys to a 15-6 win over Rock Springs at Roughrider Stadium on Wednesday. Westin Hinkel racked up four RBIs on four hits for Gillette. He singled in the first, fifth, and sixth innings and tripled in the eighth inning. Austin Tennant worked out of two difficult moments pitching six innings awhile allowing one earned run on five hits. Tennant faced his trickiest spot in the fifth inning. The Riders pounded Rock Springs pitching, as six hitters combined for 10 hits, 10 RBIs and 12 runs scored. Our boys jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Alex Kingsingled started the ignition for the Roughriders offense. A single by Matt Fogle then moved Kingfrom first to third. Gillette never surrendered the lead after the fifth inning, scoring four runs on An RBI double by Drake Kelley, two ground outs, and an RBI single by Turner Lofing. One run in the top of the sixth helped Rock Springs close its deficit to 5-2. A groundout by #99 gave Rock Springs life. Finally, Tennant got #3 to ground out to end the threat.

H RBI BB 1 1 1 2 2 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 3 3 2 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 1 0 12 10 6

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Miscellaneous Licensed daycare now open. Spots available full-time and before and after school. Close to Rozet school and the post ofﬁce. Monday through Friday 6:30am to 6pm. Ages 3 and up. Call 307-299-1915 Bring your catch by the Empire Guesthouse for photographs which may be published in this newspaper with our ﬁshing reports. Along with that, the Guesthouse staff will be awarding monthly prizes for those that let us photograph them and their catch. It doesn’t have to be a trophy to enter and there will be special prizes for those 12 and under. Carp shooters are also welcome to enter. Check with the Guesthouse for more details. ACE will reduce your appetite and give you energy. The natural way to lose weight. www.facebook.com/AcePill 660-2974

Toy Parts & Accessories Stock pipes for Sportster. 500mi. Stock pices for Dyna Wide Glide. 1500mi. Email baxtersmom62@gmail.com for info. Harley Accessories for sale. Call 307-670-8980. Ask for Tammy.

Campers & Motor Homes 1997 32ft. Class A Motor Home. Sleeps 6, Only 31,000 Miles. Asking $17,000. Call (307) 660-7520. Large Private RV/Camper Lot for rent. Big yard, trees. All utilities available. $400 per month, $400 deposit. 1 year lease. Call (307) 6601007. 5th wheel camper for sale. Call Skip (307) 680-0073

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Savage Arms/Stevens Model 350 12 Ga. pump shotgun. 3” chamber, 28” barrel, 4+1 Capacity, Black soft touch synthetic stock. Screw in chokes comes with modified choke. Bottom eject makes this an excellent waterfowl and upland bird hunting gun. Regular price $294.95. On sale with this ad for only $250.00. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 299-2084 and mention this ad. Get a piece of history. Mosin Nagant Russian M91/30 Surplus Rifle. Very good to Excellent condition 7.62X54 Caliber. These are a very accurate rifle shooting 4” groups at 1000 yards. Open sights are adjustable to yardage with a push of a button. Great gun for hunting deer or elk very cheap ammo available for target practice ($85 per 440 rnds) Comes with military issue sling, sling pouches, bayonet, and cleaning tools. Retailing as high as $175.00 on sale with this ad $145.00. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad. Wyoming Mountaineers now offers easy payment plans on any in stock firearm. Your debit card is your line of credit. Purchase any firearm that is in stock making 4 payments weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Processing fee and payment plan fee apply. Call Wyoming Mountaineers for more details. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 299-2084 and mention this ad. Taurus Model 827, 38SPL Revolver. 7rnd, 4” Barrel, Stainless Steel. MSRP: $664.00 on sale with this add $575.00. or make 4 payments of $163.20 each. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad. Gunsmithing Special of the week. Electrolysis Barrel Cleaning. Increase the accuracy of your firearm, get ready for hunting season or a summer of shooting fun. Most cleanings complete overnight and your gun is ready the next day. This week only $25.00. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad. Before you buy, make a call to get a quote. We can order any gun you are looking at and just may be able to save you a ton of money. Call for a free quote. $15.00 FFL Transfer Fee on all internet purchases. If you find that smoking great deal on the internet we transfer guns for only $15.00 per gun. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad. 1903 Springfield. 30o6 Cal. U.S. Military. $700 obo. Call (307) 682-7864

Heavy Equipment/ Trailers

August 3 - 10, 2012

Autos, Trucks and Vans ‘76 Electra-Glide would consider trade on Pan or Knuck if ya know of anyone, ‘81 sent it to LA-S&S, 11.5to1 and dual-plugged to run regular-gas, had burn-out time at Hog-Jam! Ben 680.7464. 2004 Yukon Denali XL,6.0 Motor, Loaded $14,000 OBO 660-9351 2008 Hyundai Sonata LMTD, 40,000 mi. $13,500, Call 307-660-2532. 2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4 1/2 Ton Pickup. New tires, ext. cab, long bed. 148,000 mi. One owner. 307-6700858 or 303-250-4096 97’ Chevy Long Box Extended Cab. ¾ Ton, selling for Parts. $1,000 OBO. 307680-7431 1982 Chevy Ventura Van. 350 Engine, 400 Turbo newly rebuilt transmission. Interior in GREAT shape, has a working electric wet bar and built in cooler in back. Carb. needs re-jetted, other than that there are no problems. Must see. Asking $3,500 or best offer. Price:$3,500obo. Contact: 307-670-8980 1952 Chevy Dumptruck, hauls 5 tons of coal $1500 307-682-1172 1986 Toyota Tercel 4x4. $1050.00. Call 307-2995918

Toys (ATV’s Boats, Etc.) BOAT FOR SALE. 18ft 120 port jet outboard bass tracker for sale. Call 307-680-5947 2010 Polaris 550 eps with less than 100 miles, books for $8,000. make and offer. Call Steve Terry at 307-2992992 Chopper - Custom built frame, s&s engine, carb, etc. 80ci. Evolution engine. Wide glide front end. Low. Torn apart down to frame. Have all parts, could be built in two days with under $200.00. Asking $5,500 or best offer. Price:$5,500obo. Contact: 307-670-2037 1981 Harley Davidson FXBSturgis, 1st dual-belt drive to commemorate Hill-Climb @ Sturgis, Jack-Pine Gypsies rally started in ‘41, 50th anniversary model. 12K on straight-up original paint, new Moetzler’s driven-by beefed Shovel, 102hp at wheel. Perfect in every aspect, serious inquiries only, loan is $15K and value of over 25K. Ben 680.7464, 3-other older bikes and this has to go to the right person! Custom Harley Soft tail. Being built, need to sell now. Almost ﬁnished. Chopper, built in Sturgis, SD. Asking $5,500 and will help you build it. HAVE ALL PARTS! Call 257-2306

Garage Sale The Gillette Dog Owners Group (G-DOG) is a nonproﬁt organization dedicated to building an off-leash dog park in Gillette. On July 14 we will hold a fundraising garage sale, and we would love to take any unwanted items off your hands to be sold in this event. All money earned will go directly into the efforts of building a dog park in Gillette! Garage Sale at St. Mathew’s Parish Hall. Sat Aug, 11. 8am-Noon.

Homes for Sale Home for sale by owner in Western Way. Asking $239,000 for the 1,800 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 2 bath home with an unfinished basement and a two car garage. Fully fenced, large landscaped yard with a sprinkler system. Home is within walking distance to the new recreation center and the new elementary school that is being built. Please contact me at 307-670-1209 if you are interested. Tri-level house for sale 4 bed 2 bath $209,000 (307) 6701925. 40+ Acres 2 miles south of Wright 1999 Atlantic Oak Modular. $250,000 OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374 Great House - 4 bedroom, 2 bath, computer room, huge island kitchen, fireplace. Must see! call 307-687-0333 C1-23-tfn FSBO 2,688 SF home on corner lot with fenced back yard. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, upgraded kitchen, finished walkout basement, oversized garage. $259,000. 307-680-9180.

Home Appliances/ Furnshings Microﬁber couch with 2 recliners combined. Green. $100 Call 299-4967. Booth Table. L-shaped. With Chairs. Seats 6. $500.00 Call 299-4967 Three antique pressedbacked oak chairs. Excellent condition. $85 each. 6820042 Storage Unit Sale!!!!! Home stereo, car speakers, 2 dressers, mattress and box spring sets $20, chests, coffee table, chairs, end tables and much more. Call (307) 682-7864

Apartments for Rent 1-5 bedroom units available for rent. Please contact Real Estate Systems of Gillette Inc at 307-682-0964 for all the updated details. Foothills View Apartments Hot Move In Special! Cool, Clean, Quiet Apartments. A/C, 2 Bdrm. $695 1Bdrm. $595. Showing anytime Call 307-686-6488 C3-28-2v Spacious & new, 1, 2, &3 bdrm affordable apartments available now! Call 6858066. Washer and dryer in every unit. Private sunny patio or balcony. Special move-in rate, 1 bdrm: $694, 2 bdrm: $777, 3 bdrm: $888. Move in now and deduct $ 200 off ﬁrst month while special lasts. Call Konnie or Celeste at Highland Properties 685-8066.

Wanted to Buy I Buy Militaria. Swords, uniforms, bayonets, medals, guns/parts, ﬁeld gear. 6827864 Wanted: Old Batteries. Call 307-670-1675. D4-30-8P WILL PAY CASH FOR CAMPERS. Call Scott (307) 680-0854.

Pets Basset Hound pups for sale; 9 weeks old; need shots. Rust and White and Tricolor $250.00; One Lemon and White female $300.00. Transportation cost additional if I deliver @ 25 cents per mile. Serious Inquiries Only! Please call 307-382-9282.

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Our Roots

August 3 - 10, 2012

Campbell County Observer

What’s Going On In Government?

William Magear “Boss” Tweed By Mike Borda

Monday, August 6

For much of the nineteenth century, large cities like New York were not run the idea democracy many immigrants had sought. When they arrived, they found others had already taken control of the political system, seeking to control the people’s voices. Those select few men played an enormous role in the political system of America, and would shape local populations for generations to come. One such man would go down in history as “Boss” Tweed. But he was far more complex than his reputation. William Magear Tweed was born on April 3, 1823 in Manhattan. At the time this was a hub for immigrants, although Tweed’s family history itself is less than clear. After a youth spent in many different trades, Tweed eventually turned a firefighting job into a political role, becoming so popular among his peers that he ran for office, elected a city Alderman in 1851. A year later he became a U.S. Representative from his New York district. At some point during his early political run, Tweed became associated with the political powerhouse of the city known as Tammany Hall. He was not especially secret about his tactics, with many people knowing that he was participating in less than moral practices. Tweed is known to have not only paid for votes, but also show extreme nepotism during appointments. During this time, he became extremely well known throughout the city, and began accumulating social power. It was this power that made Tweed so interesting. He did not simply use the

power to gain political positions, but he spread himself out to many different aspects of American business. During his most prominent years, Tweed accomplished the following: He obtained and practiced law, even though he was never schooled in the subject. Bribed his way into control of the Erie Railroad, one of the largest transportation companies in the country. Approved (with considerable proﬁt for himself) the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. Politics were good to Tweed, and he was enjoying a wealth and fame few else in the world knew. It would not last forever, though. With his tactics, he had made many enemies, and eventually they found a way to bring him down. In 1877, city ofﬁcials traced more than $25 million in embezzled funds to Boss Tweed, and his fate was sealed. He was sentenced to jail, but managed to escape and made his way to Spain. However, due to his fame he was recognized and captured soon after arriving. Brought back to America, he still sought a way out. Tweed tried to divulge his Tammany Hall secrets in exchange for freedom, but after testifying was not granted a release. He died in jail in 1878. William Tweed was indeed a corrupt man. But in his corruptness, he showed the country exactly how powerful men could exploit the people, and in a way his ingenuity would serve as an example on what we need to be wary of. His story is one of success, but more importantly, one of caution.

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Five Scalps: The Story of Edward Rose By Jeff Morrison The term “Mountain Man” typically invokes a mental image of a self-reliant loner, expert guide and hunter, fierce fighter, with perhaps a bit of scoundrel mixed in. Edward Rose possessed all of these qualities, albeit more than the usual amount of the scoundrel trait. It is believed Rose was born in 1786 around Louisville, Kentucky, to a white father and a half-Cherokee, half-black mother. He left Kentucky for New Orleans when he was 18 as part of a keelboat crew, picking up a reputation as a brawler and a robber along the way. In one of these pursuits he gained a few permanent facial scars that would give rise to his first Indian name “Cut-Nose”. By 1806, Rose had made his way up to St. Louis where he joined an expedition led by Manuel Lisa in 1807 to establish a trading post at the mouth of the Big Horn River, near present day Custer, Montana. The post was christened “Fort Raymond”. Lisa planned to collect furs not only through trapping them, but by trading for them with the regional Indian tribes as well. To that end he sent three of his men, John Colter, George Drouillard, and Edward Rose out, loaded with trade goods, to make contact with any Indian villages they could find and entice them to trade at the post in the spring. Both Colter and Drouillard travelled far and wide on their mission, while Rose found a friendly Crow village on Tongue River and spent the winter dispensing the trade goods he carried for various favors. When he returned to Fort Raymond in the spring of 1808, Rose could not satisfactorily explain how he spent his time and Lisa’s trade goods. The ensuing argument turned violent and Rose was finally restrained, although he managed to seriously injure one of the 15 men needed to subdue him. Lisa, who was in the process of preparing to return to St. Louis for more supplies, hastened his departure. Rose finagled more trade goods from the fort and returned to the village to live with his new Crow friends. During his time with the Crow, Rose’s reckless bravery earned him the name “Five Scalps” after a battle with the Hidatsa (Minnetaree) tribe, in which Rose single-handedly charged the

enemy Indians and killed five of them with a tomahawk. He also explored much of the land between the Big Horn Mountains and the Black Hills. This knowledge of landscape and native inhabitants was in great demand by trading companies mounting expeditions into the Rocky Mountain region. In 1809, Rose was hired by Andrew Henry to serve as interpreter and guide for one such expedition into Crow country. At first Rose ingratiated himself to Henry by becoming an indispensable asset to the brigade, but eventually deserted to the nearest Crow village, taking a large supply of trade goods with him. Wilson Price Hunt, leader of an expedition sponsored by John Jacob Astor in 1811, found Rose living with the Arikara tribe along the Missouri River. The original plan of the Overland Astorians, as this party would become known, was to follow Lewis and Clark’s route to the Oregon coast. They intended to establish a permanent land route to the Columbia River in the process, linking up with the other half of their expedition who had already travelled by sea to the mouth of the Columbia River where they had established a large trading post. Before the party had ventured much further than St. Louis, however they were advised that, due to the volatile disposition of Indian tribes near the Missouri headwaters, it would be better to find an alternative route to the Columbia. With this in mind, Rose was hired to fill the role of guide and interpreter. “We had in our company a hunter by the name of Rose,” Hunt wrote in his account of the journey, “[He was] a very unpleasant, insolent man. We had been warned that he planned to desert us when we came across the Crow Indians, to persuade as many of our men as he could to abandon us, and to steal our horses. For that reason we kept a close watch at night.” The Astorians put their lives in Rose’s hands as he guided them from the Grand River to the Little Missouri, then across the rugged hills of what is now northern Crook and Campbell Counties to Powder River, then to the base of the Big Horns where they encountered a Crow village. At this point Hunt de-

cided to proactively thwart any nefarious plans Rose may have been hatching by encouraging him to remain with the Crows in return for a half-year’s wages, a horse, some beaver traps and supplies. For the next few years, Rose lived alternatively with the Crow and Arikara. He took an Indian wife and fathered two children. But his hard drinking and love of brawling got him in trouble with what passed for law and order among the trading forts and he was taken in chains to St. Louis to spend time in a stockade jail. Once released, he returned to Crow country. Another fur trading expedition was under way in 1823, under the command of William Ashley. His roster of mountain men included Jedediah Smith, Hugh Glass and a young Jim Bridger. In spite of his reputation, Edward Rose was also hired to interpret and guide. This time Rose wasted no time getting into mischief. While the expedition was camped at the Arikara villages on the Missouri, Rose and a few other men snuck into the village against orders one night. At midnight Rose returned to the camp to alert everyone that one of the men had been killed in the village. By morning the situation had deteriorated into a small war that left 13 of Ashley’s company dead and several more wounded. Rose stayed to assist Colonel Leavenworth in a punitive campaign against the Arikara the following month. The expedition accomplished very little, but Leavenworth was impressed with Rose and spoke highly of him in an ofﬁcial report, in which

he expressed some surprise when he learned of Rose’s bad reputation. When Ashley resumed his expedition, he split his brigade into two parts, leaving Jedediah Smith in charge of the second party. Rose was chosen to accompany Smith, who intended to spend most of the winter trapping and hunting before rejoining Ashley’s group in the spring. Rose led them to the main winter encampment of the Crows in the Wind River Range and the mountain men decided to winter with them. Relations between Smith and his only means of communications with their Crow neighbors – Rose – began to erode almost immediately. Rose proceeded to negotiate trade between the Indian camp and the mountain men, with the evident intent of bleeding Smith’s supplies dry. By January, Smith had had enough, and

chose to press on in the dead of winter, to his rendezvous with the other brigade, leaving Rose behind with the Crow. It is generally believed that Edward Rose spent the remainder of his life hunting, trapping and living with his adopted people, the Crow. In 1832, Rose, along with Hugh Glass and another unknown mountain man were surprised by a party of 30 or more Arikaras on the Yellowstone River and killed. Scoundrel or not, Edward Rose was considered an expert guide, trapper and interpreter during his lifetime. Although his ethnicity was mostly white/European, he is celebrated today as one of two known Black mountain men. It is very likely that he was the ﬁrst non-Indian to set foot in what is now Sheridan, Johnson, Campbell and Crook counties of Wyoming.

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