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April 11 - 18, 2014

Tom Eekhoff This Week’s www.campbellcountyobserver.net June 17 - 24, 2011 Highlights “If itSays doesn’t have to do with Campbell County, we don’t care!” • Superintendent Praises Goodbye CC Schools ........... Page 5 • Home Businesses to 20 Years Blooming .............. Page 7 of Service • Bold Republic:

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By Tony Heidel arents always talk to their kids about growing up to be a doctor or a lawyer because of their desirability. The position of Coroner is not one of the jobs most people could do, let alone want to do. In 1994, Campbell County elected Tom Eekhoff for the first time to the position of Coroner. Tom has held that office since and is about to turn 59 years old. He has decided not to run for another term. The people of Campbell County found their man in Mr. Eekhoff by giving him a twenty year career electing him for five terms. Before Tom took this position he was employed by Campbell County splitting his time between the cemetery and the Parks and Recreation Department. Tom said,” Elections are not always a given. You have to work for them. I understand the process and I agree with it.” The elections are taxing, but to be re-elected shows him that he has the support of the community. He has not ruled out the possibility of running for another office in the future, but isn’t sure of any office that might interest him. In his retirement, Tom has many reasons to remain in the Gillette area. His family has roots here and, in the short-term, he plans on spending a lot more time with them, working on his

• Realistic Unemployment .. Page 14 cabin, and enjoying outdoor sports. Tom doesn’t plan on spending all his time here though. He wants to travel to various places he hasn’t been able to go to in the last twenty years. The position of Coroner doesn’t carry with it any enjoyable moments. Tom’s reward comes in the form of his relationship with the people he serves and how they in turn support him in his position. Since the start of his ﬁrst term in 1994, the position of Coroner has grown greatly. ”My ﬁrst year, we had 18 call-outs a year, and now it is over 100 a year. As far as technology advances we have to take DNA samples.” The biggest challenges his successor will face is the constant growth of the community contributing to increasing the work load. Tom’s advice for any candidate moving into public service is, “Be prepared to do a lot of work because it’s a long hard campaign season. I’ve enjoyed meeting people and taken pleasure in serving this community.”

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Cancelled Performance: Alpin Hong with Special Guests Crushed Out

Due to a family emergency the performance of Alpin Hong with special guests Crushed Out scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2014 had to be cancelled. CAMPLEX is working with the agent to reschedule this coming fall. If you purchased tickets you may get a full refund beginning Wednesday, April 9th OR keep your current tickets for the rescheduled performance date. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you at the rescheduled performance date.

Spring Turkey Hunting in Northeast Wyoming Turkey hunters in the Black Hills should be prepared to cover more ground and take a few extra days to harvest a mature tom this year. Although improving, turkey numbers have not yet bounced back from a decline during the severe winter of 2010-2011 and subsequent poor poult production and survival. Generally speaking, hunters should expect to see gobbler numbers at, or below last year’s. Black Hills area wildlife biologist Joe Sandrini, of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, said wild turkey production since 2008 has been generally below average, and mortality was very high during the winter of 2010-2011 due to persistent deep snowpack. As a result, turkey numbers have declined in the Black Hills, although Sandrini believes the downward trend is beginning to reverse itself thanks to a better hatch last spring. “Although it improved a bit in 2013, poult production in the Black Hills has been down the past several years,” Sandrini said, “with 2011 being especially low. As a result, we anticipate hunting to be tough again this spring.” “However, there are still some two-year-old toms around, and they represent the majority of the harvest,” Sandrini said. “Hunters often have better luck later in the season when toms begin responding to calls again. The peak of nest initiation is normally April 27 and toms may be hard to call around that

time because they are usually hen’d-up until aboutMay 10,” Sandrini reported. During the 2013 spring hunt, Black Hills hunters harvested just over 700 wild turkeys. This was the lowest spring harvest since 1998. In 2010, hunters harvested nearly 1,900 birds and in 2011, hunters bagged nearly 1,500 birds. In both of those years hunters had a two tom bag limit. But, due to the decrease in population, the bag limit is one bird again this year. Long-term hunter success is typically 50 to 55 percent in the Black Hills, although that figure declined about 40 percent last spring, even with fewer hunters afield. Currently, vehicle access on to the majority of the Black Hills National Forest is impossible due to snowpack. In addition, several major Forest Service roads will still be under seasonal closures at the start of the spring wild turkey season. Hunters should obtain a current travel management map from the Forest Service before going afield. Call the Forest Service (Bearlodge Ranger District) at 307-283-1361 for up-todate information on snow and road conditions. On the Wyoming side of the Black Hills National Forest, nonlicensed off-road vehicles must display a current $15 Wyoming ORV sticker. A $25 Black Hills travel management sticker is required to operate non-licensed offroad vehicles on the South Dakota side of the forest. As always, hunters should secure permission to hunt private land prior to hunting.

Before going aﬁeld, turkey hunters should conﬁrm season dates and other regulations such as retention of evidence of sex. Wild Turkey regulations may be found online at wgfd.wyo. gov or on pages 26-31 of the Game and Fish Commission’s small game and game bird regulations pamphlet, under 2014 Spring Wild Turkey. Hunt Area 1, the Black Hills, is a general area that opens April 12, and closes May 20. General licenses are available online and at all license-selling agents. Hunters purchasing online licenses should allow 10 days to receive the license by mail. License fees are $16 for residents and $72 for nonresidents. A conservation stamp ($12.50) is also required. Turkey hunters in Hunt Area 3 – Sheridan, Johnson and Campbell Counties, should have plenty of wild turkeys to pursue this spring as turkey populations are generally in very good shape in these areas. Tim Thomas, Sheridan area Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife biologist, reports “lots of turkeys” in the area surrounding Sheridan. Thomas added, “The turkey population is doing well but most of the turkey hunting in on private lands. Hunters who can get access to private lands should have excellent wild turkey hunting.” Dan Thiele, Buffalo area Game and Fish Department wildlife biologist, echoed Thomas’s comments regarding good wild turkeys populations on private lands. Thiele added, “There

are a few turkeys occasionally found on various state and BLM lands as well as the Bighorn National Forest that provide some hunting opportunity.” Campbell County serves as a transition zone. Gillette area Game and Fish wildlife biologist Erika Peckham indicates there are some turkeys in the western part of the county but as you progress to eastern Campbell County and closer to the Black Hills, turkey numbers are down from past years. “We have had some tough winters the last few years and wildlife in general has taken a hit in eastern Campbell County, and that includes turkeys”, Peckham says. Spring turkey season opened April 1 in Hunt Area 3 and will close May 20. Turkey hunters in Area 3 can purchase a general license which limits a hunter to the take of one male wild turkey or any wild turkey with a visible beard. In addition to their general license a turkey hunter can purchase up to two limited quota Type 3 licenses in this area. These regulations can be found on the Game and Fish website at wgfd. wyo.gov or on pages 2631 of the Upland Bird/Small Game/Wild Turkey pamphlet. General and limited quota licenses are available online and at license-selling agents. Hunters purchasing online licenses should allow 10 days to receive the license by mail. License fees are $16 for residents and $72 for nonresidents. A conservation stamp ($12.50) is also required.

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April 11 - 18, 2014

Campbell County Observer

Voting on Name for LTCC Ends This Week

s you may know, Campbell County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) will soon start construction on the much anticipated long term care center that will replace Pioneer Manor. We’ve got some great plans in place, now we need a name! We pulled a committee of CCMH representatives and community members together to come up with a method to determine a name. The committee unanimously wanted you, the community, involved. To make it easy, we’ve narrowed it down to two

choices: • The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center: The new long-term care center is being built on the edge of Lasting Legacy Park in Gillette. The word “legacy” literally implies anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor. The committee also felt that young or old, humans share the desire to leave a legacy or impression on this world they all will eventually leave. • Seasons Living and Rehabilitation Center: One goes through many sea-

sons of living a full life. Those seasons can be literally spring, summer, fall and winter. Conceptually they can be birth, childhood, adulthood and maturity. The seasons of our bodies can include health, surgery and rehabilitation, sickness and wellness. Sometimes we endure seasons and other times we feel anticipation and hope for the next one. Now, it’s up to you! Please help us select which one to use. Let us know your preference by voting today at https://www.surveymonkey. com/s/CCMHnaming.

Y.E.S. House Hosts First Y.E.S. Bowl Fundraiser The Y.E.S. House Foundation is asking the community to support the ﬁrst year of their fundraising event, the Y.E.S. Bowl. The fundraiser will beneﬁt more than 900 children and their families, who are served by the Y.E.S. House. The Y.E.S. House helps children ages 5-21 by providing a variety of services including safe shelter, counseling and education. The Y.E.S. Bowl is not a bowling contest, but a fun way to raise money for the Y.E.S. House. Everyone is invited to gather a team of four people which can be family, co-workers or a group of friends. Each bowler is asked to raise $125 in donations. On May 17, to celebrate and thank the bowlers, the teams receive one hour of free bowling, free food and pop and are entered for door prizes to be drawn every hour. Each Bowler who raises $125 will receive a thank you gift, and are automatically entered to win the grand prize. “I hope that this event will bring the whole community together in support of these kids,” said Foundation Director P.J. Burns. “72% of the children that come

to the Y.E.S. House have been victims of some kind of abuse, and 78% have a history of substance use. The compassionate professionals here really care about the kids, and help them to build a positive and drug free future.” Now Burns is challenging all of Campbell County to join in to help. The entire community is invited to attend the Y.E.S. Bowl kick off open house on April 10, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Y.E.S. House Tammy Hladky Center of H.O.P.E. Teams can get registered, pick up their packets and take a tour of the Y.E.S. House campus (light refreshments will be provided). Team registrations will be accepted through May 9. The Y.E.S. Bowl celebration will take place on Saturday, May 17 at Camelanes Bowling Center; bowling times available between 10 am and 3 pm. Local businesses can support the event by sponsoring, donating prizes and encouraging their employees to participate on a team. Individuals can help by putting together a team of four, donating or volunteering.

“You don’t need to be a bowler to help out! Just have fun and join in the celebration! The free bowling is our way of thanking the community for donating to help children when they need it most.” Burns went on to say, “It’s not about the bowling, it’s about having fun and helping kids!” For more information please contact the Y.E.S. House Foundation Director P.J. Burns by calling 6860669.

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Spring Shopping Spree is a Success By Kara Fladstol Lakeway Learning Center hosted the Spring Shopping Spree on Saturday, April 5th from 10 am to 4 pm. It was a chance for the residents of Gillette to get out and shop with some of the area’s many direct sales and artisan vendors. Everything from jewelry, to makeup, to food, and products for healthier living were available for sale. Over twenty ﬁve vendors were there including Mary Kay, Thirty-One, Saba, Wildtree and Dove Chocolates. Many of the vendors see events like this as a way to raise public awareness of their products and increase their customer contacts. No matter which vendor, their love of their products and their passion for their customers was all they could talk about. “It’s not really about the money. It’s about meeting new people,” said Shelia Callegaro, an Origami Owl consultant. The event was put on by Lacey Kelly, Saba consultant, and Samantha Serna, Dove Chocolate consultant. “I set it up because there were no vendor events really going on any time soon and I wanted one that was affordable for vendors to do,” said Serna. “It had a kinda good turnout for being the very ﬁrst one. We hope then next one brings more people though.”

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April 11 - 18, 2014

Energy Capital Habitat for Humanity to Host Volunteer Fair

nergy Capital Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a Community Volunteer Fair and Food Drive from 10 am to 4 pm on May 3, 2014, at the Campbell County Public Library Wyoming Room. Various nonproﬁt and community organizations will be present to provide information about their organizations and the various volunteer opportunities. This is a chance for anyone who has thought about volunteering to come and explore what the possibilities are for volunteering in the community. There will also be a booth to accept donations for the

food pantry. The goal of ECHFH is to improve the community one home at a time. We are preparing to build our newest home this summer and are working on recruiting volunteers. In the past, we have had a difﬁcult time recruiting volunteers, as have many other organizations here in Gillette. We recognize that while some people may want to volunteer for our organization, there may be others who do not want to volunteer for us but would be willing to volunteer for other organizations. Therefore, we decided we wanted to host an event

that would beneﬁt all of the community organizations in Gillette and hopefully attract more people to volunteer their time for a worthy cause. We are hopeful that if the community organizations of Gillette band together to host an event, people will come to ﬁnd out what their options for volunteering are. Participation is the event is free. Any community organization that is recruiting volunteers that would like to participate in the fair can contact Lisa Finkey at 257-5113 to arrange for a booth.

Rozet Educator Named Peabody Energy Leader in Education Brian Roberts of Rozet Elementary School was named a Peabody Energy Leader in Education for the 2013-14 school year, and awarded $1,000 for his dedication and commitment to students. A sixth grade teacher, Brian demonstrates unwavering dedication to his students. His teaching philosophy is to build and maintain positive relationships with each of his them; and he has found that if his students can relate to him positively as a teacher, they are more likely to be willing to be an active participant in the classroom. Brian serves as an instructor at the Mallo Camp, a program that creates a learning environment for students in nature, and where they learn about forestry, aquat-

ic entomology and geology. He is also involved in a sixth grade professional learning community that dissects student data and regularly reﬂects on current practices. The Peabody Energy Leaders in Education program rewards dedicated education professionals—from teachers and coaches to librarians and counselors—who inspire and motivate youth to succeed. Award recipients are selected anonymously throughout the school year by a committee of top educators and business leaders. “Outstanding educators like Brian Roberts are the heroes who help students ﬁnd their true potential to succeed,” said Greg Boyce, Chairman and Chief Ex-

ecutive Ofﬁcer of Peabody Energy. “We are pleased to honor Mr. Roberts as a Peabody Energy Leader in Education, and we thank him for working diligently to transform the lives of his students.” The Leaders program was developed in Missouri in 2009, and reﬂects Peabody’s commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where the company’s employees live and work by honoring those who inspire students. The 2013-2014 award program is continuing to accept nominations and is open to educational professionals of public, private and independent schools in designated communities where Peabody Energy employees live and work. Nominations may be made at www.

PeabodyEnergyLeadersInEducation.org. Honorees are selected from a diverse group of educators. They can range from veteran teachers to individuals in support staff roles such as administrators, coaches or counselors. Each 2013-2014 Leader in Education will be honored at an awards gala after this school year, where one will be named Educator of the Year and awarded $5,000.

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Watercraft Inspection Training Offered in Casper Would you like to become certiﬁed to inspect your own drift boat, speed boat or other watercraft for aquatic invasive species or to provide a service to your customers? If so, you’re in luck! The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering a watercraft inspection training course for members of the public April 10 in Casper. The trainings will provide the skills necessary to inspect your own watercraft and certify you to inspect other watercraft in the state of Wyoming to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). The training includes information on basic biology, impacts, transport vectors and distri-

bution of AIS and includes classroom instruction, a question and answer session, and a hands-on watercraft inspection exercise. Jennifer Volz, AIS regional supervisor for the Casper Region said that if you transport a boat into Wyoming March 1 through November 30 from out of state, you are required to get the watercraft inspected for AIS before you launch in Wyoming. “Being able to certify and seal your own watercraft is very convenient and allows boaters to hit the water right away after entering the state,” Volz said. “In addition, local companies who cater to watercraft users can become certiﬁed to inspect

watercraft though this training and can then provide and charge customers for these services.” The training is free and open to anyone interested in preventing the spread of AIS through watercraft inspection. The training is from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Casper Regional Game and Fish Ofﬁce, 3030 Energy Lane. Class is limited to 20 people. To register or for more information, contact Beth Bear, Wyoming Game and Fish Department at (307) 745-5180 Ext. 256 or beth. bear@wyo.gov . Please provide your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.

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Campbell County Observer

Hope’s Haven

Dear Readers, Welcome to “Hope’s Haven”. Hope: to believe, desire, or trust. Haven: any place of shelter and safety; refuge. “Hope’s Haven” is a column that will be ﬁlled with life testimonies from real people just like you. God’s grace, mercy and love will weave through each testimony that is printed in this column. The text of the articles submitted will be left in the writer’s original verbiage (we will spell check and do minimal grammar correction). If you would like to share the good news of how God’s grace has blessed your life please send your testimony to: praiseGod@CampbellCountyObserver.com

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Being “in” Christ (Part 4 of 5) Faith in Jesus Christ (3) “We heard of your faith in Christ Jesus” Colossians 1:4 We are looking at the meaning of the name and title ‘Jesus Christ’. Last time we considered His name, Jesus. Now let’s look at his title ‘Christ’. Sadly, we often only hear it used as a swear word, which is a tragedy when we bear in mind its true meaning. The original word comes from Hebrew, and we know it in English as ‘Messiah’ and it has a special meaning. In the book of Daniel (9:25) it is the title of a powerful prince, promised by God, who was going to come at a future time and bring deliverance, peace and prosperity to God’s people. When the Old Testament was translated from Hebrew into Greek (see last weeks’ history note), the word ‘Messiah’ was translated as ‘Christos’. This was used in the New Testament as well. This word was translated into English as ‘Christ’. ‘Christ’ was foreshadowed in the Old Testament by at least two people. When we consider them we see how their lives illustrated the mission of Jesus Christ. Firstly, Moses. Moses was a prophet of God. God promised the Hebrew people that, at a future time, He would raise up a prophet just like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:17, 18), who would faithfully bring the message of God to the people. That is exactly what Jesus did, he brought the message of God to us, and we can read it in all of

His teachings which are recorded in the four Gospels, i.e. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Secondly, David. David was a mighty King. God promised that after David had died, He would raise up a direct descendant of David, who would establish an eternal kingdom and who would rule forever (2 Samuel 7:12 – 16). Jesus is a direct descendent of David (see Matthew Chapter 1), and the book of Revelation shows that at the time of His second coming when Jesus will be proclaimed King of all creation (Revelation 5:11 – 14, 19: 11 – 16) for all time. Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah, the Prophet of God, and the King who will conquer and rule for all eternity. Our faith and trust can only be in Him. Serving Jesus (1). Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ. Col 1:7 Epaphras is described here with two words, servant and minister. The original words in Greek tell us a lot about the meaning of this description. They highlight the Lordship of Christ. Firstly, ‘servant’ is from a word which means bond-slave. Much is said these days about our beneﬁts in Jesus Christ, and rightly so, but a truth that is not so frequently mentioned is that when we receive Him as Lord and Saviour, we become his slaves. This term for servant is often

used in the New Testament, (Romans 1:1, 1 Corinthians 9:19, Galatians 1:10, 2 Timothy 2:24) and carries two implications, namely, ownership and obedience. A slave was owned by his master, his duty was to carry out every command he was given. A slave did not have a choice, he was not paid, and he only obeyed. In this sense we are the slaves of Jesus Christ because he purchased us with His blood (Ephesians 1:14) and freed us from our former slavery to sin. Therefore, our duty to Jesus our Lord and Master is straightforward, it is to always obey Him and His teachings (Romans 6:17). Secondly, the original word for ‘minister’ described a higher grade of servant such as a waiter or administrator. He also did what the master said, but he was skilled in some manner and was paid for his work. In this sense, we have all been equipped by the Holy Spirit to serve the Lord and build up the Church. (Romans 12:4 – 8, Ephesians 4: 11, 12) In His Grace, Jesus will reward us for the very service the He has equipped us to carry out. (1 Corinthians 3: 10 – 15, Colossians 3:23, 24, 2 John 8) ‘Servant’ and ‘minister’ are words that should describe us, as much as they did to describe Epaphras and other believers in the New Testament days. Blessings, Graham Kissack from Accrington UK

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Living Rock Church “Life of the Rock” 670-1518 1001 S. Douglas Hwy Bld B Sun. Service 9am & 10:45am Open Door Church 685-3337 111 E 2nd St Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 10am Wed. Worship 6:30pm www.gillette-church.com Grace Bible Church 686-1516 4000 Collins E Rd Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:00 Worship 10:00am Evening Service 6:00 PM Cornerstone Church Of God 686-6429 406 S Brooks Ave Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:15am Worship 10:30 Seventh-day Adventist Church 682-8465 901 Apricot St Gillette, WY Sabbath School: 09:30A Worship Service: 11:00A Vineyard Christian Fellowship 686-2485 585 Westside Dr Gillette, WY 9 am - Men’s Study/Fellowship, 10 am - Vineyard Cafe Opens (Coffees/ Pastries), 10:30 am - Worship and the Word, 6 pm - Various Activities First Baptist Church 682-4816 501 S Gillette Ave Gillette, WY Sun. 10:45am Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30am Mike Morrison Ministries 685-2272 2 W McKenzie Rd, 82716 Gillette, WY Tuesday night Bible Study 7:00 - 9:00 Saturday Night 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran 686-4080 1010 W Beaver Dr Gillette, WY Service 9am

First United Methodist Church 686-7339 2000 W Lakeway Rd Gillette, WY Sun. Contemplative Service 8am Sun. Blended Service 9:15-10:15 Sunday School 10:30

Antelope Valley Baptist Church 682-1602 2801 Antler Rd Gillette, WY First Assembly Of God-family 682-3308 601 Carey Ave Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:30 Sun. Worship 8am, 10:30am 6pm

Westside Baptist Church 682-3505 604 W 10th St Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 8am Sunday School 9:30 Sun. Worship 10:45 Hispanic Service 6pm

St Matthew’s Catholic Church 682-3319 1000 Butler Spaeth Rd Gillette, WY Sat 5:00pm Sun 9:00am & 11:00am Sun 5:00pm Spanish Mass

Central Baptist Church 682-2543 1170 Country Club Rd Gillette, WY Sun 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:30 Worship Service 10:00am 11:15am

Emanuel Southern Baptist Church 686-4132 1851 Chara Ave Gillette, WY

New Life Wesleyan Church 682-5642 1000 Comanche Ave Gillette, WY Sun. 9:15 & 10:45

High Plain Community Church 685-0044 3101 W Lakeway Rd Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 9am and 11am 7pm. Wed. Worship

Church Of Christ 682-2528 1204 T-7 Ln Gillette, WY Sun. Bible Study 9am Sun. Worship 10am & 6pm

Trinity Lutheran Church 682-4886 1001 E 9th St Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:15am Sun. 8am and 10:30am

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 682-9779 600 Longmont St Gillette, WY Sun. School 10am Worship 11am 6PM

Jericho Baptist Church 686-5626 211 S Brooks Ave Gillette, WY 10am Sun. School 11am Sun. Worship 6pm Sun. Worship 7pm Wed. Worship

Christian Church 682-3316 100 E Flying Circle Dr Gillette, WY Sun 10:30am First Presbyterian Church 682-7264 511 Carey Ave Gillette, WY Sun. Sun. 10am Wed 6pm Adult Bible Study & P-K – 7th, 8th – 12th 6:30pm

First Church Of The Nazarene 682-2562 3010 W 4J Rd Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:30am Worship: Sun. 10:45am Wed. Bible Study 6:30

Family Life Church 687-1083 480 State Highway 50 Gillette, WY Sun. 9am

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 682-4296 804 Emerson Gillette, WY 10am Sunday

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Jesus Christ of LDS 555 Wright Blvd. Wright, WY 9am Sun. Worship Jesus Christ of LDS 2903 Aqllen Avel Gillette, WY 9am Sun. Worship 11am Sun. Worship Jesus Christ of LDS 1500 O’Hera Gillette, WY 9am Sun. Worship 11am Sun. Worship Westside Baptist Church 682-3505 604 W 10th St Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 8am & 10:45 Sun. School 9:30 Bible Study 6:00pm Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church 687-0074 1612 E Us Highway 14-16 Gillette, WY 82716 Sun. 10 to 11:30 Wed. 7pm to 8:30 pm Calvary Community Church 682-9553 631 N Commercial Dr Gillette, WY 82716 Sunday School 9:15 10:30 Worship 6:00pm Foundations Class Faith Community Church 682-7333 177 American Rd Gillette, WY 82716 Sunday School 9:45am Service 10:45am Wed Evening Study 7pm Prairie Wind Unitarian Universalists 686-4812 10am 2nd & 4th Sun at Lakeway Learning Center Wright Baptist Church 464-0464 225 Ranchero Dr Wright, WY 82732 Sun 9:30am Bible Study 10:45am Worship Service 6:00pm Evening Prayer & Discipleship St Francis on-the-Prairie 464-0028 357 Willowcreek Dr. Wright, WY 82732 Sun. 10am Wed. 5:30 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 682-3319 624 Wright Blvd Wright, WY 82732 Sun 5:30pm

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Campbell County Observer

April 11 - 18, 2014

From the Ofﬁce of the Superintendent: Good News About Your Schools!

uperintendent Hill commends the hard-working educators in Campbell County School District #1 and across the state. Campbell#1’s Christina Gerrits is an Arch Coal teacher. 4-J Elementary is 90% proficient in math on 2013 PAWS. Campbell Co. High, Campbell Virtual and Pronghorn all have first place winners in the state Young Authors contest. Besides these achievements, Campbell has three new nationally certified teachers and a host of other accomplishments. “We know from research, and common sense, that the teacher makes a world of difference,” comments Superintendent Hill. “You can’t legislate the kind of work and commitment that makes good teachers great. Teachers must believe in themselves and their students for the

magic of learning to transpire.” Statewide, Wyoming sees positive news as well. In 2011-2012 all grades and contents improved--math went up 7%; science went up 9%; reading went up 14%. • In 2013 Explore and Plan test results show that Wyoming ninth and tenth graders out-perform the majority of the nation. 66% of ninth graders are in the top half in the nation in reading and 70% are in the top half in math. In 10th • On ACT, a test benchmarked for seniors, 58% of Wyoming juniors beat the national average ACT reading score of 18. • On the NAEP test (a national test), Wyoming fourth graders scored high; only three states outscore us. • Other NAEP scores are good too: in eighth grade math Wyoming

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is lower than only seven states; in fourth grade reading Wyoming is lower than only six states; in eighth grade reading Wyoming is lower than only seven states. Wyoming outscores the national average score for grades four and eight in reading. • PAWS news is good, too. According to the Wyoming Department of Education, the 2013 PAWS is more rigorous than ever, yet over two dozen schools are 100% proﬁcient or advanced in all grades in one or more subjects. • 2013 PAWS showed 52 elementary schools with 90% of their students proﬁcient or advanced in third grade math. • AYP data shows positive news: based on 2013 PAWS data, 26 Wyoming schools improved and came off the “school improvement” list.

State Loan and Investment Board to Consider Grant Recommendations

The Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) will consider five Business Ready Community (BRC) and three Community Facilities Program (CFP) grant recommendations at its April 10 meeting at 8 a.m. in room B-63 of the Herschler Building in Cheyenne. The Wyoming Business Council’s Board of Directors at its Feb. 27 meeting in Cheyenne recommended the SLIB approve five BRC grants totaling $1,042,749 and three CFP grants totaling $2,697,424. The Wyoming Business Council administers the BRC program, which provides financing for publicly owned infrastructure that serves the needs of businesses and promotes economic development within Wyoming communities. The Business Council Board of Directors is required by statute to forward all BRC recommendations to the SLIB for final approval. The SLIB is comprised of the five statewide elected officials: Gov. Matt Mead, Secretary of State Max

Maxﬁeld, State Treasurer Mark Gordon, State Auditor Cynthia Cloud, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy Hill. The recommendations up for consideration are: Managed Data Center Cost Reduction applications: • Natrona County requested a $905,249 Managed Data Center Cost Reduction grant for the expansion of Mountain West Technology Network’s Natrona County facilities. (Recommended to the SLIB in full) BRC Planning applications: • The Carbon County Joint Tourism Promotion Board (Carbon County Visitor Council) requested an $18,750 BRC Planning grant for the study of the Wyoming Frontier Prison Guard Quarters Building as a Visitor and Interpretive Center in Rawlins. (Recommended to the SLIB in full) • Converse and Niobrara counties requested an $18,750 BRC Planning grant to conduct a study regarding ﬁber connectivity within the Converse and

Niobrara counties area. (Recommended to the SLIB in full) • Gillette requested a $50,000 BRC Planning grant for a broadband study that will address the community as a whole and focus on the economic development aspects of providing increased Internet connectivity to the community.(Recommended to the SLIB in full) • The Sheridan Economic and Education Development Authority (SEEDA) requested a $50,000 BRC Planning grant to develop plans for up to five prioritized projects integrating art as a component of the local economic development. (Recommended to the SLIB in full) Community Facilities applications: • Albany County requested a $1 million Community Facilities Program grant to refurbish the Nellie Iles School for a community mentoring center that will provide youth recreational opportunities, community meeting space, nonprofit office space, afterschool

programming, and the county’s juvenile programs. ($829,754 recommended to the SLIB) • Gillette requested an $867,670 Community Facilities Program grant to convert a soon- to-be unused local school building into the new Gillette Youth Learning Center. (Recommended to the SLIB in full) • The Kaycee/Buffalo/ Johnson Co. Economic Development Joint Powers Board requested a $1 million Community Facilities Program grant to renovate a portion of the Clear Creek Elementary School building which was vacated by Johnson County School District #1 in June of 2013 and deeded to the city of Buffalo. (Recommended to the SLIB in full)

April 3, 2014 - At 6:39 a.m. to 5200 Stone Gate Ave. for a carbon monoxide and flammable gas check of the residence. Crews monitored the house with nothing found. - At 10:22 a.m. to 501 S. Burma, the Campbell County Memorial Hospital for an automatic fire alarm activation. - At 12:56 p.m. to the intersection of Four J Road and Westover Road for a multiple vehicle collision. - At 1:54 p.m.to the intersection of Hwy 59 & 387 for an two vehicle collision. No Injuries. CCFD mitigated fluid leakage from accident. - At 5:30 p.m. to the area of 4520 Running W Drive for an oil spill in the parking lot that. Fire crews contained the oil spill and contacted the owners so that it could be properly disposed of. - At 9:22 p.m. to the address of 116 Mesa Drive for

a Carbon Monoxide detector activation in a residence. Upon arrival fire crews found CO in the residence with a calibrated monitor. Source Gas Company was called to the scene and the source of the CO was found. There were no reported injuries. April 4 , 2014 - At 10:35 p.m. to 2577 S. Douglas Hwy (Fairfield Inn) for an automatic fire alarm. Firefighters discovered an automatic air freshener had malfunctioned and activated the alarm in a 1st floor restroom. April 5 , 2014 - At 1:28 a.m. to 114 N. Hwy 14/16 for an EMS assist. - At 11:35 a.m. to Larch Street for an oil spill. Upon arrival to the scene CCFD applied floor-dry and BioSolve to an approximate 5 gallon transmission oil spill. The City of Gillette Streets Division was called to the scene for clean up. - At 11:56 a.m. to Mountain Meadow Lane for an EMS assist. - At 1:30 p.m. to Express Drive for an EMS assist. CCFD was cancelled en route when the severity of the call was reduced to a level requiring EMS response only. - At 6:14 p.m. to Hannum Road for an EMS assist. - At 8:05 p.m. to the intersection of Enzi Drive and Southern Drive for an auto vs pedestrian. CCFD assisted with caring for the injured and traffic control.

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Campbell Co. Fire Dept. April 2, 2014 - At 6:06 a.m. to the area of the Haight Road on HWY 59 for a single vehicle crash. Upon arrival to the area CCFD was unable to located any crashes. - At 6:27 a.m. to Ron Don Rd. for an EMS assist. - At 09:44 a.m. to East Lincoln Street for an EMS assist. - At 10:34 a.m. to Wrangler Rd. for an EMS assist. - At 8:45 p.m. to 806 N. Gurley Ave., lot 12 to investigate a gas leak. Resident stated she had a propane leak at her water heater, which was repaired earlier in the day but was worried about gas leaking into her home. Fire personnel monitored the atmosphere in the home as well as around the water heater and found no natural gas or carbon monoxide.

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- At 12:30 p.m. to 301 W. Warlow Dr. for an EMS assist. - At 12:42 p.m. to the 1500 block of Country Club Rd. for an EMS assist. - At 12:58 p.m. to the intersection of Southern Dr. and Magnuson Blvd. for a reported collision involving a bicycle and vehicle. - At 3:50 p.m. to the intersection of Butler Spaeth Rd. and Country Club Rd. for a collision involving a motorcycle and a passenger car.

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April 7th, 2014 - At 11:38 a.m. to Tyler Avenue for an EMS assist. - At 12:31 p.m. to Bishop Rd. for an EMS assist. - At 2:01 p.m. to Shoshone Ave. for an EMS assist. - At 3:22 p.m. to 12th and Gurley for a two vehicle accident with minor injuries and leaking diesel fuel. - At 4:26 p.m. to N. Highway 14 16 and Skyline Dr. for a three vehicle accident with minor injuries. - At 4:33 p.m. to Oriva Rd. for an EMS assist. - At 9:11 p.m. to S. Emerson for an EMS assist.

April 6 , 2014 - At 12:13 p.m. to the 480 block of Recluse Rd. for an EMS assist, a person fell through the roof of a shop building.

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Gillette Photo Imaging Center Hosts Pics for Pets

hroughout the month of April, Photo Imaging Center is helping pets one pic at a time with their Pics for Pets Fundraiser. For $30, pet owners can get one, 8”x10” professional portrait of their pet or pets. They can also choose from a variety of other products to purchase for an additional cost including a key chains, mugs, photo books and more. The event is a beneﬁt for the Fur Kids Foundation,

with $15 per package donated to the Foundation as well as 10 percent of additional sales from the pet pictures. To participate, schedule a studio appointment with Photo Imaging Center, 1211 S. Douglas Highway, Suite M, during the month of April. Call 307.682.3278 to schedule the appointment. In 2013, this fundraiser generated $750 for the Foundation. Fur Kids

Foundation provides education and aid to promote the well-being of families with animals in Campbell County, Wyoming. In 2014, the Foundation has helped nearly 20 families, and granted more than $3,000 in aid. Learn more at www.furkidsfoundation.org. For more information on the Fundraiser, please contact Crystal Allison at Photo Imaging Center in Gillette at 307.682.3278.

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Wyoming Community Development Authority Speaks with Commissioners By Holly Galloway hristian Pritchett of the Wyoming Community Development Authority spoke with Campbell County Commissioners in a workshop meeting after Tuesdays regularly scheduled meeting of the commissioners. The Wyoming Community Development Authority is the Housing Finance Agency for the State of Wyoming. This agency

was created in 1975 by state statute. It does not receive any public funding. Its mission is to finance affordable housing for the citizens of Wyoming. The agency has mostly worked with first time home buyers, but has recently begun some programs that allow it to work with non-first time home owners as well. It also has an annual report of

what Wyoming housing needs will be in the foreseeable future. Every ﬁve years, the agency takes a look to see if there is any discrimination based on HUD’s seven protected classes. This is done to see if there has been denial to fair housing because someone belongs to one of these classes. It has found that Native Americans have been turned down at a much higher

rate and that the denials did not have anything to do with individual credit ratings. Pritchett noted, “The average selling price in Teton County last year was 1.2 million dollars.” Wyoming’s average per capita income is $50,657, compared to the country which is $43,735. Campbell County has the highest population of 25-34 age persons, and Campbell County’s average

income per capita is $66,320. With the county having such a high source of energy this does not surprise the agency. The Housing Agency forecasts that Campbell County will need a total increase of 5,000 households through the year 2040. This includes rental units and home ownership.

Police Officers Recognized for Saving Laves At the April 1st Gillette City Council Meeting, four police officers were recognized for their lifesaving efforts. The four officers responded to two separate medical emergencies in January and February. The officers used Cardio-Pulminary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) to resuscitate two people who are alive today. Chief of Police Jim Hloucal was glad some of his more inexperienced officers were able to see so, quickly into their careers, the positive impacts they can have on the community. “Two of the officers have less than a year on with our department. One of the officers was a recruit officer in training with her field training officer. So it is good to see the training that we are able to provide, the equipment that we are able to provide to the officers in the service of the public, both coming together in saving citizens’ lives like this.”--- Hloucal Officers who have received the lifesaving commendation can be identified in public by the red bar located above the nameplate on their uniform.

Obituaries

Calvin J. Sams

Funeral Services for Calvin Sams were held April 10, 2014 at the Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Doug Goodwin ofﬁciating. Calvin James Sams, 94, of Gillette and Rockypoint, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014, at the Beehive Homes of Gillette. Calvin was born September 1, 1919, to Ernest and Sarah Mae (Flory) Sams, on their homestead in northern Campbell County. His parents moved the family to North Dakota when Cal was two years old, and returned to Wyoming when he was seven. He remembered that he drove a team of horses that were pulling a wagon when they returned. Cal left school after 8th grade and worked for many different ranchers, including W. P. Parks and Manley Moore, herding and trailing sheep between Gillette and Biddle, Montana. These journeys were made many times, with just the help of a horse and a dog. He will be remembered for his physical strength and perseverance that got him through some very tough times.Cal was drafted into the Army in 1942 and fought in World War II, mostly in India. When he returned from the war, he leased a small ranch near Biddle, Montana, and bought some cows. He met and married Evelyn Clements on July 23, 1946, at the courthouse in Miles City, Montana. He took Evelyn to a movie that night, and the next night, and then went home to “the place” and made a home for his bride. In 1952, Cal and Evelyn

bought a ranch at Rockypoint, Wyoming, and lived there until he retired in 2001. He raised cows and sheep, and attended many card parties and dances that were held in the community. Cal loved to play cards, and you had better be a good partner if you were playing with him, or you would never hear the end of it! He also loved to play checkers, and would chuckle with delight when he knew he had won; usually many moves before you realized you’d lost! He loved spending time with his family, and most recently, his two great grandsons. Cal is survived by his two sons, Mick (Lesley) Sams, and Norman (Darcy) Sams, both of Rockypoint; his two grandsons, Thomas (Casey) Sams, and David (Jennifer) Sams, both of Gillette; his four granddaughters, Felicia and Cassie Sams, both of Denver, Colorado, Ashley and Rachel Sams, both of Moorcroft and Rockypoint; and his two great-grandsons, Carter Sams and Clyde Sams; three sisters, Ethel Hansen, Betty Ross, and Irene O’Daniels, all of Sheridan; and one brother, Don (Phyllis) Sams, of Ephrata, Washington. Cal is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Evelyn; brothers Lee Sams, Lloyd Sams, and sister Dorothy DeWitt. Memorials may be sent in Calvin’s name to Close to Home Hospice, or the charity of your choice. Memorials and Condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.gillettememorialchapel.com

ona (Thompson) Enfield. Raised during difficult times in McDonald, Kansas and then in 1967 moving to Upton with her husband and four kids, Helen learned the value of tenacity, perseverance and hard work. Helen’s home was warm, inviting and open to all. Whether it was baking or reading recipes, working in her yard or ironing while watching TV, Helen was continually in motion or “puttering” as she called it. She also loved her bookkeeping, doing the books for the church and various businesses throughout the years. Helen was a lifelong Lutheran and was active in the church. Her life- simple and unassuming- was a testament to her unwavering faith in God, as a she lived her faith every day. Helen is survived by her four children, Cary (Linda) Hatch, Terry (Dee) Summers both of Austin, Texas; Bob (LaDonna) hatch of Gillette, Kellie Perkins of Moorcroft and also Ron Wolf- a son in name only, but a son and best friend in every other way. She is also survived by her one brother, Bud Enfield of Goodland,Kansas and two sisters Alva Ellis of Denver, Colorado and Bonnie Davis of San Gabriel, California. She had seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and numerous cousins and devoted friends. She called herself blessed to have so many good people call her friend. Helen is preceded in death by her parents, three

husbands, Robert Hatch, Clifford Perkins and Walter Ritthaler and two brothers, Leroy and Chick Enﬁeld. A memorial has been established in Helen’s name memorials and condolences may be sent to the family in care or Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com

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Funeral Service for Helen Ritthaler were held Friday April 4, 2014 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Moorcroft with Pastor Wacker ofﬁciating. Helen Ritthaler, age 77, passed away at her home March 31, 2014 in Moorcroft, WY. Helen was born June 15, 1936 in Haigler, Nebraska to William and Le-

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Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence John Jay writing for the Independent Journal o the People of the State of New York: WHEN the people of America reflect that they are now called upon to decide a question, which, in its consequences, must prove one of the most important that ever engaged their attention, the propriety of their taking a very comprehensive, as well as a very serious, view of it, will be evident. Nothing is more certain than the indispensable necessity of government, and it is equally undeniable, that whenever and however it is instituted, the people must cede to it some of their natural rights in order to vest it with requisite powers. It is well worthy of consideration therefore, whether it would conduce more to the interest of the people of America that they should, to all general purposes, be one nation, under one federal government, or that they should divide themselves into separate confederacies, and give to the head of each the same kind of powers which they are advised to place in one national government. It has until lately been a received and uncontradicted opinion that the prosperity of the people of America depended on their continuing firmly united, and the wishes, prayers, and efforts of our best and wisest citizens have been constantly directed to that object. But politicians now appear, who insist that this opinion is erroneous, and that instead of looking for safety and happiness in union, we ought to seek it in a division of the States into distinct confederacies or sovereignties. However extraordinary this new doctrine may appear, it nevertheless has its advocates; and certain characters who were much opposed to it formerly, are at present of the number. Whatever may be the arguments or inducements which have wrought this change in the sentiments and declarations of these gentlemen, it certainly would not be wise in the people at large to adopt these new political tenets without being fully convinced that they are founded in truth and sound policy. It has often given me pleasure to observe that independent America was not composed of detached and distant territories, but that one connected, fertile, widespreading country was the portion of our western sons of liberty. Providence has in a particular manner blessed it with a variety of soils and productions, and watered it with innumerable streams, for the delight and accommodation of its inhabitants. A succession of navigable waters forms a kind of chain round its borders, as if to bind it together; while the most noble rivers in the world, running at convenient distances, present them with highways for the easy communication of friendly aids, and the mutual transportation and exchange of their various commodities. With equal pleasure I have as often taken notice that Providence has been pleased to give this one connected country to one united people--a people descended from the same ancestors, speaking the same language, professing the same religion, attached to the same principles of government, very similar in their manners and customs, and who, by their joint counsels, arms, and efforts, fighting side by side throughout a long and bloody war, have nobly established general liberty and independence. This country and this people seem to have been made for each other, and it appears as if it was the design of Providence, that an inheritance so proper and convenient for a band

of brethren, united to each other by the strongest ties, should never be split into a number of unsocial, jealous, and alien sovereignties. Similar sentiments have hitherto prevailed among all orders and denominations of men among us. To all general purposes we have uniformly been one people each individual citizen everywhere enjoying the same national rights, privileges, and protection. As a nation we have made peace and war; as a nation we have vanquished our common enemies; as a nation we have formed alliances, and made treaties, and entered into various compacts and conventions with foreign states. A strong sense of the value and blessings of union induced the people, at a very early period, to institute a federal government to preserve and perpetuate it. They formed it almost as soon as they had a political existence; nay, at a time when their habitations were in flames, when many of their citizens were bleeding, and when the progress of hostility and desolation left little room for those calm and mature inquiries and reflections which must ever precede the formation of a wise and wellbalanced government for a free people. It is not to be wondered at, that a government instituted in times so inauspicious, should on experiment be found greatly deficient and inadequate to the purpose it was intended to answer. This intelligent people perceived and regretted these defects. Still continuing no less attached to union than enamored of liberty, they observed the danger which immediately threatened the former and more remotely the latter; and being pursuaded that ample security for both could only be found in a national government more wisely framed, they as with one voice, convened the late convention at Philadelphia, to take that important subject under consideration. This convention composed of men who possessed the confidence of the people, and many of whom had become highly distinguished by their patriotism, virtue and wisdom, in times which tried the minds and hearts of men, undertook the arduous task. In the mild season of peace, with minds unoccupied by other subjects, they passed many months in cool, uninterrupted, and daily consultation; and finally, without having been awed by power, or influenced by any passions except love for their country, they presented and recommended to the people the plan produced by their joint and very unanimous councils. Admit, for so is the fact, that this plan is only recommended, not imposed, yet let it be remembered that it is neither recommended toblind approbation, nor to blind reprobation; but to that sedate and candid consideration which the magnitude and importance of the subject demand, and which it certainly ought to receive. But this (as was remarked in the foregoing number of this paper) is more to be wished than expected, that it may be so considered and examined. Experience on a former occasion teaches us not to be too sanguine in such hopes. It is not yet forgotten that well-grounded apprehensions of imminent danger induced the people of America to form the memorable Congress of 1774. That body recommended certain measures to their constituents, and the event proved their wisdom; yet it is fresh in our memories how soon the press began to teem with pamphlets and weekly papers against those very

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measures. Not only many of the officers of government, who obeyed the dictates of personal interest, but others, from a mistaken estimate of consequences, or the undue influence of former attachments, or whose ambition aimed at objects which did not correspond with the public good, were indefatigable in their efforts to pursuade the people to reject the advice of that patriotic Congress. Many, indeed, were deceived and deluded, but the great majority of the people reasoned and decided judiciously; and happy they are in reflecting that they did so. They considered that the Congress was composed of many wise and experienced men. That, being convened from different parts of the country, they brought with them and communicated to each other a variety of useful information. That, in the course of the time they passed together in inquiring into and discussing the true interests of their country, they must have acquired very accurate knowledge on that head. That they were individually interested in the public liberty and prosperity, and therefore that it was not less their inclination than their duty to recommend only such measures as, after the most mature deliberation, they really thought prudent and advisable. These and similar considerations then induced the people to rely greatly on the judgment and integrity of the Congress; and they took their advice, notwithstanding the various arts and endeavors used to deter them from it. But if the people at large had reason to confide in the men of that Congress, few of whom had been fully tried or generally known, still greater reason have they now to respect the judgment and advice of the convention, for it is well known that some of the most distinguished members of that Congress, who have been since tried and justly approved for patriotism and abilities, and who have grown old in acquiring political information, were also members of this convention, and carried into it their accumulated knowledge and experience. It is worthy of remark that not only the first, but every succeeding Congress, as well as the late convention, have invariably joined with the people in thinking that the prosperity of America depended on its Union. To preserve and perpetuate it was the great object of the people in forming that convention, and it is also the great object of the plan which the convention has advised them to adopt. With what propriety, therefore, or for what good purposes, are attempts at this particular period made by some men to depreciate the importance of the Union? Or why is it suggested that three or four confederacies would be better than one? I am persuaded in my own mind that the people have always thought right on this subject, and that their universal and uniform attachment to the cause of the Union rests on great and weighty rea-

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How to Ruin Your State: A Guide for Government Ofﬁcials By Glenn Woods

ast week’s article was on how to ruin your city and county. That too, was a guide for elected and hired officials on the city and county level. This week, I want to offer a guide for state officials. Though, I am not sure that they need my advice on this. They seem to be doing a fine job on their own. If you are an elected official of the state, at any level, or a hired bureaucrat who sees their goal in life as wanting to ruin the state that you live in, just keep adding to the laws that everyone must live by. That is the fastest and simplest way. You must stay in opposition to free, individual thought by the people of your state at all costs. Now, you might think that I’m exaggerating here just a bit. But let’s go back for a moment and look at what the function of government should be in a free republic. In a free republic, the people are to be left alone to live their lives, for bet-

ter or worse, as they see fit. They are allowed to engage in commerce, as they see fit. Government’s job is to protect that right. While it is essential for there to be a few basic rules, such as honoring contracts, no stealing, no violence, and so on, there is not much else beyond those simple rules that the government should be engaged in. Government’s job in a free republic should be relegated to a few simple tasks, such as keeping the peace, providing courts to settle our disputes, take care of a few roads, and deal with the federal government when necessary. We might find a few other things that we could allow state government to do. But the main function should be limited. So, if your desire is to ruin, say, a state like Wyoming, then I’d advise you do all you can to take personal liberty and freedom from the people. Make sure that anyone

who does business in the state has the proper license and permission slips to open a business. The longer and more expensive the licensing process is, the better. Onerous and expensive license and permitting will ensure that people currently doing business in the state will leave. It will also ensure that people wanting to move to the state will, instead, choose another state where it is not so hard to open a business. Make sure that the people of the state must also obtain licenses and permits for every little thing they do in their personal lives, like hunting, adding on to their homes, buying a new vehicle, or buying insurance. You name it, make sure it has to be licensed and taxed. Much like the businesses mentioned above, this will cause people to either hold back on how much they do in the state, thus reducing commerce, or will cause them to move from the state, and will cause people to think twice

about moving to the state. If you wish to ruin the state, please make sure that you take as much money from the federal government as you can. The federal government loves tempting states by dangling money in front of them. The problems here are many. But, to name two: Federal money comes with strings attacked. Those strings take away the power of the state government and give it to the federal government. It also takes power away from the people of the state and gives it to the federal government. The federal government does not have the money that they are trying to tempt the state with. So, in the end, the state government, and the people of that state, are stuck with the cost of whatever government program the federal govern-

ment dumped on them. Make sure you do a lousy, half-assed job at ﬁghting off the feds. So to be clear, when a local land owner, who is on Wyoming land that he owns is being harassed by the EPA, just send a nasty letter or something. By all means, make sure that you do not throw the EPA off that man’s land and do not threaten them with arrest if they overstep their jurisdiction by harassing Wyoming citizens on Wyoming land. Sticking with that environmentalist note for just a moment; when environmentalist threaten to sue, you should take every lawsuit seriously, and waste your time paying attention to people who know how to use the courts against you. Be sure, if you wish to ruin your state, to spend as much of the people’s money as possible on use-

less projects that everyone pretends will grow the state. You know, things like visitor centers and tourism campaigns and so on. Government should not be involved in private industry, no matter how well intentioned the program is. Government protects the private sector. That is its only role. So, if you want to ruin the state, make sure that people, who have no idea how the private sector works, are allowed to take money from the private sector to make bad decisions with that money. See, ruining your home state is not all that hard. Just keep expanding the size, price, and power of government and it seems to happen all on its own. I’ll tell you what’s hard work -- keeping government small.

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Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee Senator Bruce Burns and Representative Kathy Davison, Co-chairmen of the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee, have announced the Committee will meet: May 5 & 6, 2014 8:30 a.m. Curt Gowdy State Park Visitor Center Cheyenne, Wyoming The purpose of the meeting is to discuss various topics, including department of state parks and cultural resources funding, concessions update, state trails program and state

coin; conservation corps sustainable funding; lottery update; department of tourism advertising; and game and fish department outfitters, endangered species update, restitution statutes and the federal Interstate Lacey Act. The Legislative Service Office will distribute an agenda for this meeting at a later date and the agenda will be available on the legislative Web site at: www.wyoleg.gov. Please direct questions about this meeting to Legislative Service Office Committee staff Anna Mumford at: (307) 777-7881. Individuals who plan to provide

written information to the Committee during the meeting should bring sufficient copies of the information for members of the Committee, Committee staff, and interested members of the audience. In addition, please provide an electronic copy of the materials to Committee staff at the meeting. All materials provided to the Committee in written form will be part of the official record of the Committee’s meeting and will be on file at the Legislative Service Office. Minutes of the meeting will be available on the legislative Web site at: www.wyoleg.gov.

Governor: Lowest Unemployment Rate Since 2008 Positive Sign The unemployment rate in Wyoming for February is 4.2%. That is the state’s lowest jobless rate since 2008 and places Wyoming sixth in the nation. Additionally, Wyoming had the 7th highest ranking for personal income according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released at the end of March. Governor Matt Mead said these latest indicators show the strength of Wyoming, and he believes the economy will continue to expand. “We saw growth in per-

sonal income in 2013 across the economy – in mining, construction, agriculture, transportation and tourism. That is encouraging and is a sign that the private sector in Wyoming is healthy,” Governor Mead said. “We continue to strive to support our top three industries - energy, tourism and agriculture - and our small businesses, while we also look to diversify with new manufacturing and technology businesses.” Wyoming’s per capita personal income for 2013

was $50,924. On April 2, the Tax Foundation, which is a nonpartisan tax policy research group, found that Wyoming residents enjoyed the lowest state and local tax burden in the country. This is on the heels of an analysis showing Wyoming is the second best run state in the nation.

“All of these rankings are nice to receive, but most important to me is that they translate to jobs and good wages for the people of Wyoming and the third lowest poverty rate in the country,” Governor Mead said.

Wyoming Wins Suit for Travel Industry Governor Matt Mead commended the Wyoming Attorney General Ofﬁce for its work. The Wyoming Supreme Court afﬁrmed a decision requiring online travel companies to remit sales tax to Wyoming. The Wyoming Department of Revenue believed web-based travel sites were required to collect and remit sales tax on the full price of booking Wyoming hotel rooms. The online companies were charging tax on a reduced price. “Wyoming is a premier tourist destination. It is our second leading industry and no company in the industry should have an unfair advantage,” Governor Mead said. “This decision requires online companies to collect sales tax on the full price paid - the same as customers who book directly with a hotel or motel.”

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Police Need To Step Up Local Stop Light Enforcement

Dear Editor: I would like to start off by thanking our police in Gillette for working with our schools and public to help keep our city safe. I have seen the police working with the schools to provide education and assistance to our students. The D.A.R.E. program I believe has been very effective in limiting the number of kids that use drugs or alcohol. Also they have worked hard in making an effective DUI enforcement policy and operation. The numbers are shown in their annual report DUIs have decreased not only in number but also in the ratio of DUIs to population. So our police force is very effective in supporting our schools and removing drunken drivers off of the street. However a few weeks ago I saw something that shocked me when a car that was driving in the lane next to me and slightly behind ran a red light when I stopped at the same light. That is not so shocking in itself as people run red lights constantly in this town. The fact that shocked me was that a police patrol car was opposite the intersection and then proceeded to complete a u turn and follow the offending car for several blocks and not pull them over. The officer actually changed lanes and turned off onto a side street into a subdivision. Could have been the officer was off duty or responding to another incident somewhere else and I almost let it go as that. Then I saw the same thing happen last week and it dawned on me that the police are not as concern with traffic enforcement anymore. This observation is backed with their annual report as traffic stops dropped by 1400 and citations dropped by over 600 from 2012 to 2013. This is the same time that our population grew according to the same report. So with lack of enforcement people have come so accustomed to police carelessness that they run lights and commit other violations right in front of a patrol car. Shawn Willenhier Gillette, WY

Legislation Undermined the Will of Wyoming

Dear Editor, The opinions stated here in may give some cause for offense. If so, that’s ok, because in my opinion, there are several who have earned it. Our current state legislature proceeded, despite ( or perhaps in spite of ) highly vocal protest from a great many of their constituents, to pass S.S.104, an egregious piece of legislation. This legislation had a single minded purpose, to circumvent the will of Wyoming citizens, and effectively silence our voice in the processes and decisions regarding the future direction of our state’s system of public education. Upon passage of SF.104, the current sitting governor, so intent was he upon the usurpation of these substantial decision making powers, didn’t even let the ink dry on the new bill before he signed it into law. And he certainly wasted no time displacing our duly elected official his chosen puppet. This law and there by all subsequent actions taken upon it have since been ruled unconstitutional (illegal) by the Wyoming State Supreme Court, the highest legal authority in our state. Upon the release of this ruling, the governor requested the supreme court revisit the case and reassess it’s finding. The court refused, citing the lack of any standing that would warrant such review, it is that poor a piece of legislative work. In other words, the supreme court essentially twice ruled the law unconstitutional! In petulant disregard for the supreme court’s ruling, this governor has refused to relinquish the powers he unconstitutionally (illegally) assumed, and in an attempt to maintain absolute control of our state’s public education has pressed his case in a lower district court. In my opinion, the governor has defiantly thrust his proverbial middle finger in the face of the Wyoming State Supreme Court, and thereby in the face of every single citizen of the state! I for one am thoroughly disgusted by the petty Chicago thug politics I’ve seen playing out in Cheyenne the last couple of years. And I am appalled at the sight of our state capitol becoming a cheap reflection of Washington D. C. and it’s deceitful political practices. I don’t know what, if anything, we citizens may be able to do to immediately rectify this sorry state of affairs, but elections are coming up. I don’t assume to speak for anyone but myself, but I will not vote for one single incumbent in the up coming elections. Agree or disagree, take offense or don’t, by all means vote what ever way you want. At least for now, we still have those rights. My only hope is that this letter may give pause for thought. All I would ask everyone that reads this, before you cast a single vote this year, Please take the time to consider and ask yourself, how well represented have I been the last couple of years? And then vote your conscience. Rick Lowe, Gillette, Wyoming.

Only Congress can change laws

Dear Editor:

It seems my angst over our unsustainable national debt and growing obligations to limitless and unconditional entitlements that have morphed into guaranteed lifestyles is evidence that I support people dying in the streets. In their effort to create an egalitarian utopia, many are blinded by their own fervor and selfrighteousness, and are oblivious to the unintended consequences of good intentions. Obamacare is a case in point. Notwithstanding the fact that it was passed by Congress

without a single Republican vote, our constitutional rule of law acknowledges and accepts Obamacare as the law of the land. However, since its passage, many provisions of the law have been changed, omitted, adjusted, adapted and delayed more than 30 times without congressional approval. Many Democrats seeking re-election will now be able to deny having voted for Obamacare in its current form because the law and provisions have been changed so many times that the original law and intent no longer exist. Congress is the only government entity that has the power to write or change laws. We are told the justification for changes instituted by unauthorized individuals is an unselfish motive and that it will benefit the masses. William T. Gossett, a lawyer and entrepreneur, observed, “The rule of law can be wiped out in one misguided, however well-intentioned, generation.” The foundation of our freedoms is the rule of law. No man can violate the rule of law and usurp the power of Congress by edict or proclamation. In the words of Ayn Rand: “Civilization is the process of setting man free from men.” Ed Konecnik Wright, WY

Wyoming needs a plan for refugees

Dear Editor: There have been recent discussions about refugees coming to Wyoming. It is an important issue as refugees are coming now and have been coming to Wyoming with our state having no plan or say on the matter. Questions of what, if any, resources are being used and how they are used remain unanswered. We are the only state in the country without a plan or process. So it is clear – refugees are people who are in the United States legally after being vetted by the Office of Homeland Security and others. The program started following World War II to address a number of Europeans who were displaced by the war. Sadly, conditions exist in places around the globe where people are faced with hardships so severe that they must flee their homes in order to be safe. These men, women and children are fleeing persecution, torture, violence and war. There is understandable sympathy for these people. The United States has set standards to evaluate the conditions that qualify a person for refugee status. As refugees have been coming to Wyoming – without a plan or program – I felt it important to learn more about what is done in Wyoming. The United States accommodates a relatively small number of people from around the world when refuge is needed. Most refugees choose to stay in our nation’s larger cities. A small number are choosing a rural state like Wyoming. It is a responsibility to our taxpayers to know, as refugees come to Wyoming, what is the impact. With or without a program, the issue is real – this is already evident in some of our Wyoming communities as refugees find their way to our state. Local churches – places where people are called to serve those most in need – are the first point of contact. They offer basic assistance to secure housing, clothing and employment. An outstanding positive example of a refugee is a man in Gillette who has married, raised a family, is involved in church and the community, and coaches youth soccer. There are also examples where it has not worked. Not having a plan does not address either situation, good or bad. Some people are concerned about this effort, worrying that Wyoming is “recruiting” refugees. There is no recruitment, there is, however, an effort to understand the issue. Right now, our state is learning more on the issue. Working with many volunteers – students at the University of Wyoming College of Law, nonprofit agencies and churches, we are trying to understand and evaluate options for a Wyoming plan. The work is just beginning, and when we have heard from people across the state, I will evaluate the plan to see if it adequately addresses Wyoming resources and our core values. Wyoming people will be given the opportunity to contribute to and comment on the plan as it is developed. I welcome the participation of all citizens. For those few who have commented they do not want any refugees in Wyoming, I reiterate refugees are already here. I believe Wyoming should have a say in how this process works. Governor Matt Mead

Tired of Barrasso’s tactics of fear on Obamacare

Dear Editor: After watching Sen. John Barrasso on the morning news (“Fox News Sunday”) talk about how he is concerned about the Affordable Health Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) and “being able to keep the doctor they want,” I can only conclude that he considers his Wyoming constituents to be ill-informed and himself to be a first-class idiot. The reason is simple. Obamacare is not an insurance plan, people who sign up under the Affordable Health Care Act are signing up for a private insurance plan offered by private insurance companies. The Affordable Health Care Act is mostly for his constituents who do not have any health care insurance and therefore do not have any doctor to be concerned about keeping. Or, it is for those with bad insurance with lifetime caps, or those unable to get coverage because of pre-existing conditions, or those with high deductibles and limited coverage of benefits who would benefit from more affordable insurance and better health care coverage. I am tired of Sen. John Barrasso’s tactics of fear and his sole representation of business owners. It is time he was voted out of office. HAROLD MORROW, Casper

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Chamber President to Run for Ward 3 ulie Simon, President/CEO of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce announced today her intention to run for City Council Ward 3. Ms. Simon, 54, has resided in Gillette since 1993. She has served on several Boards in the community: Powder River Symphony, Gillette Community Theatre, CASA for the Sixth Judicial District, Gillette Main Street, Women in Business, Wyoming Workforce Development, Razor City Toastmasters, and 8 years on the Gillette Public Access Board, 2 years as President. She is currently a precinct committeewoman for the Republican Party and has served as a delegate to the State Republican Convention. Simon is also a member of the United States Chamber of Commerce, American Chamber of Commerce Executives, Wyoming Chamber Partnership, Wyoming Chambers of Commerce Health Beneﬁt Association, and the United States Chamber of Commerce, Energy, Clean Air, and Natural Resources Committee. Ms. Simon has a B.A. in Communications from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and M.A. (ABT) in Communications from the University of Wyoming. She is also a

graduate of the U.S. Chamber’s Institute of Organization Management, the Gillette Area Leadership Institute and a certified notary public with the State of Wyoming. She has served as President/CEO of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce for 8 years. Ms. Simon says she is running for office to serve the community, Ward 3 constituents, and to bring the voice of business to the council. She believes that the council can benefit from her skills, talents, and resources on issues that affect jobs, the economy, and the people who live and work here. “Emphasis should always be focused on serving the community by maintaining and developing infrastructure that makes sense and drives economic development,” commented Ms. Simon. Ms. Simon and her family have always been avid supporters of the community. Her husband, John, works for Yates Petroleum and has served on City and County Boards. Her sons, Jordan, 12, and Joshua, 10, are active in school clubs and community organizations.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) has given Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) authority to pass on a wholesale natural gas cost increase of $0.666 per Dekatherm (Dth) for Residential, Firm General Service, Small and Large Interruptible customers, and a decrease of $0.223 per Dth for Seasonal customers through its Commodity Balancing Account (CBA), effective on and after April 1, 2014. The proposed pass-on increase for Residential, Firm General Service customers is attributable to: [i] a projected wholesale gas cost of $6.435 per Dth ($0.666 per Dth more than the current gas cost); [ii] a CBA surcharge of $0.202 per Dth to amortize the Company’s projected under-recovered balance over the period from October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014; and [iii] a NonCore Revenue Credit of $0.136 per Dth to amortize MDU’s July 31, 2013, net credit balance. The proposed change in rates is subject to notice, protest, intervention, refund, opportunity for hearing and such other orders as the Commission may deem appropriate The average Residential, Firm General Service customers using approximately 7.1 Dth in April 2014 may expect a monthly gas bill increase of approximately $4.73 or 8.17%, before taxes. Actual bills will vary with usage. The proposed retail rate increases result in a projected dollar-fordollar increase in the Company’s April 2014, revenues of approximately $127,200 using projected sales volumes. The increases do not change the Company’s authorized rate of return. Under Commission Rule §§ 249 and 250 a utility may apply to pass on to its customers known or prospective wholesale commodity cost increases or decreases on a dollar-for-dollar basis and subject to public notice, opportunity for hearing and refund. MDU’s application is on file at the Commission’s offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and in the Company’s Sheridan, Wyoming, business office, and may be inspected by any interested person during regular business hours. Anyone who wants to file an intervention petition, request for a public hearing, or a statement, public comment or protest in this matter must file in writing with the Commission on or before May 5, 2014. A proposed intervention or request for hearing must set forth the grounds under which they are made and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. If you want to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing that you will attend, or want to make a statement, a protest or a public comment, and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 30013-287-GP-14 in your communications. Dated: April 4 2014.

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April 11 - 18, 2014

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Realistic Unemployment Numbers Should Be Brought to Table Is Having A Low Unemployment Rate Bad for Business? By Nicholas DeLaat s a citizen of Wyoming, I can be proud of the fact that Wyoming has only a 4.2% unemployment rate as of February 2014. That is an enormous difference from the 6.6% February national unemployment rate. When comparing the numbers, having a 2.4% difference may seem insignificant, but when you are dealing with hundreds of thousands of people it is a huge significance. However, there are problems with these numbers as well. First, press-released unemployment numbers are not the actual unemployment numbers. Lately, the media has started reporting on “Real Unemployment Rate”, which includes underemployed and discouraged job seekers. This number tends to be higher than the standard unemployment rate, which only accounts for people collecting unemployment assistance and looking for jobs through the state job bank systems. The U-6 number (Real Unemployment Rate) number is also flawed. “Underemployed” is not unemployed. The U-6 number takes into account what national economists include as people who do not have a full-time job, and as a result are not making the same income as they were before the Great Recession of 2008. There are actually many different charts to determine an unemployment rate, but none of them can really give us a proper picture. If we were to create a real unemployment number, we would have to first include and exclude parts of the U-6 number, as well as the standard unemployment number. You cannot include “underemployed” in the number because these people are still employed and bringing home income. Individually, how they spend that income is up to them whether they stay at poverty level or not. Ambitious people will work 2-3 part time jobs, or use a percentage of their part-time income, after basic bills (not cable or satellite TV mind you), and use that to build, create, or repair items for service or sale to compensate for more income. Companies, as well as economies, ride on financial roller-coasters and individual wages will reflect that ride. Even if we do include “underemployed” into our number, there are many people who help the economy and create jobs that are not considered in these numbers. Take for instance the new small business owner, who might have quit a six-figure job with benefits to make less than 30k per year in his first years in business. This job creator, though making an average of two thousand dollars less per year than Wyoming welfare recipients, is not counted in the “underemployed” number, making two reasons why the “underemployed” number is invalid to install into an unemployment number. Our new unemployment number should also include welfare recipients. When counting the federal unemployment rate and the U-6 real unemployment rate, these citizens absolutely need to be counted. Granted, while they are making $32,000 per year in Wyoming (according to StateMaster.com) which

is higher than most underemployed people, they still cannot be counted in the workforce. They are not working for that income and benefits and therefore not contributing to employment numbers, as the unemployment number should reflect the people who should be working. Disability recipients should also be counted as unemployed, as they have lost their ability to work due to chronic disease or injury. The standard used in not counting these people resides in the fact that the government has agreed that, due to injury or illness, these people cannot work their own job anymore. Most of these disability cases are in the blue collar work force. Up until ten (if not twenty) years ago it was sensible to keep this category of unemployed out of the equation. Because of current technology however, the excuses of not gaining employment because of physical injury is depleting. With computers and their programs being able to perform countless more functions, while making it easier for the common person to do so, only basic training is need to bring someone out of the blue collar labor force and put them in a comfortable assistant or administrative job with very basic training. If they can sit down at home, they can sit in an office. The time is passing where we write off disability recipients as not being able to work anymore, and it is time for our numbers to reflect that. Seniors present a different issue and can be divided into two categories. The first is retirees, who were smart with their investments and savings and have the ability to enjoy the later years of their life. These are people who do not necessarily have to rely on social security, have worked their whole life, and have earned the time off. Many situations occur, however, where money runs short at age eighty and back to work they go. The question then arises whether or not we need to count them in our unemployment numbers, as 61.4% of these people (according to U.S. Labor Bureau) will inevitably end up in the parttime work force. Because of this staggering and rising number, along with a much prolonged life because of medical advances, we have to include retirees and therefore include the other senior citizens; a number of the Social Security-dependent seniors, as everyone should gain employment (or non-taxpayer funded retirement benefits) instead of only relying on the young, hardworking people to support them. Again, because of the advancement in age as a result of medical technology and knowledge, there is a trend emerging where people, later in life, collect more Social Security than they ever put in - putting a higher burden on the current working generation. Homemakers are also a different subject. The official unemployment rate standards have not changed in sixty years, during a time when most women were stay-athome moms. This needs to change. In today’s time having a stay-at-home parent simply means that you are going to struggle much harder. Costs of living require two parents working,

even if one is only making 50 cents per hour after daycare and taxes. There are still many families that decide to choose this route, however. Not for the sake of income, but the proven fact that children raised by parents and not daycares tend to be much more advanced in social learning, morality, and school. However, when we judge an unemployment number we need it to have a reason to exist. We need to count homemakers because we need to be able to judge how many people are actually not in the workforce and how many jobs are available. At any time these homemakers (men and women) could go through financial distress and have to enter in the workforce, deeming their unemployment numbers important in our equation. The “stopped looking” category is one that confuses me. These are health and capable workers that have been out of a job for longer than unemployment insurance pays them and have then stopped looking for new work. They are off unemployment. The reason this category is not presented in unemployment numbers continues to elude me and absolutely needs to be counted in our equation. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reports that the average unemployment beneficiary in the U.S. can, through federal and state extension programs, receives 62 weeks of unemployment insurance benefits. That means that for the “stopped looking” category of people, they were not able to find one paying job in 1-year and 3 months of looking. Essentially, these people were only looking for a particular job and not willing to take a job that was needed, and therefore need to be counted in our unemployment formula. In the words of Cousin Eddie who hadn’t worked in 10 years, “I’m holding out for a management position.” Our new unemployment rate formula would then be a much more accurate formula to work. It would basically encompass everyone who is not working, regardless of the reason (good or bad) why, which would give us a much better picture of our labor economy. Under this formula, Wyoming’s unemployment of 4.2% would be much higher, though I am sure we would still have one of the best rates in the country. What is the bad part of a low unemployment rate in Wyoming? Most of my newspaper customers are business owners. Every time I talk with them the same conversation comes

up. All of us are hiring, from fast food to construction to medical practices. We are all hiring all the time. The reason is the low unemployment rate. With virtually every business in Campbell County hiring, the only people that are in our hiring pool are the people who stay within that unemployment rate, or the people who don’t want to be employed or employed only when necessary. The result is businesses not being able to reach their potential simply because of a lack of qualified and motivated workers. When businesses can’t fill their ranks, business doesn’t do as well. With Wyoming being one of the highest business tax supported states in the nation, the burden gets put on non-spending cut willing elected officials who drive those business taxes up farther putting a heavier burden on the company that still can’t fill its ranks with good employees. As citizens, we want the lowest unemployment rate possible. But what is good for the local economy may be a different goal, as Wyoming proves that a low unemployment rate also equals the inability for businesses to operate smoothly due to the very low talent and ambitious pool. As a citizen, I want to see everyone working (even those who don’t want to but can’t afford too), but as a business owner I want a higher pool of people to pick to hire that want to work. The vast majority of the unemployed in a low number system are not the kind of workers we are looking for.

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Marking the ofﬁcial opening of his campaign headquarters in Cheyenne, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi is hosting a campaign open house, Wednesday April 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. “Diana and I are incredibly grateful for the support we have received from Wyoming residents in every corner of our state,” said Senator Enzi. “As we move closer to election season, I look forward to continuing my campaign efforts. Next week, I welcome all those who are interested to come learn more about my campaign and opportunities to get involved.” The campaign open house will be held at Senator Enzi’s campaign headquarters, 1813 Carey Avenue in downtown Cheyenne. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Media is welcome to attend. Senator Enzi and his wife Diana have lived in Gillette for more than 40 years. Together, they raised their three children Amy, Emily and Brad while operating their own small business, NZ Shoes. Enzi served two terms as Mayor of Gillette before being elected to the state legislature where he spent nearly a decade as a State Representative and State Senator. As a member of the U.S. Senate, Enzi has been a relentless champion of Wyoming’s energy industry, promoting coal and natural gas while ﬁghting back burdensome rules and excessive regulations. He has worked to promote state’s rights and protect our free market economy. Enzi has been a steadfast opponent of Obamacare and relentless defender of the constitution. For additional questions about the open house, please call 307.514.6403.

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Gillette College Rodeo Team Roundup Submitted by Cara Mittleider he rodeo team competed in Torrington last weekend where the Women won the rodeo and the Men placed 4th. Both teams are still winning the region. Kristi Steffes led the team, winning the breakaway and placing in the barrel racing. Tally Roepke placed 3rd in the barrels and Faith Carson was 2nd in the long go in breakaway roping. Devan Reilly led the Mens team placing 2nd in the bareback riding and Jade Blackwell won 3rd in the bronc riding. Also placing and getting points were Seth Andersen in the tie down roping, Taylor Engessor and Jace Nelson in the team roping and Matt Peters and his partner, Samual Bolden, in the team roping. This weekend we travel to Fort Collins.

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Five Touch of Gold wrestlers competed in the Brady Reed Memorial Tournament in Wheatland, Wyoming, Saturday, April 5, 2014. Touch of Gold placed 7th as a team with all ﬁve wrestlers placing. Dillon Best (pictured above, pinning his opponent) placed 2nd Intermediate 65 lbs and 3rd Intermediate 60 lbs. Kobe Craig took 1st Place Bantam 50 lbs, Kadin Craig took 6th place Intermediate 80 lbs, Jerimiah Johnson placed 2nd Peewee 50 lbs, and Spencer Clabaugh placed 3rd Peewee 50 lbs.

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Christian Daycare/PreSchool is now open. One-onone Pre-School and crafts. Group circle time, Spanish, songs, phonics, counting, American Sign Language, and more. Pre-School, Kindergarten and older school children welcome. An all Christian environment. Reasonable rates. 685-6610. (4.10x4)

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Hiring Newspaper Sports Writer. Must be able to attend Campbell County Sports games at all levels and various sports. Can write in a bias/home team manner. Must also be able to take photographs of covered games, get information from coaches, and retrieve stats. Much of the work is performed Home. Pays per article/Part Time position. Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com.

Need a Babysitter? Call Brittany 257-3345 available Monday thru Friday 6am to 6 pm. $25 per day one child, two children same family $35 per day! 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 In a Pinch?? Back up Daycare service call 307-6807948

Services Homeowners and renters insurance for house, trailer, or apartments. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520 Mobilehome handyman is the business for all your home maintenance and repairs we do skirting decks windows doors freeze ups re-levels and much more 30 years experience call Rick.@ (307)281-1457 Two energetic women are looking for homes to clean. Reasonable rates. If interested call (307) 299-4660 or (307) 257-4816 RV Winterization starting at $99.95 at YOUR house. Call Randy at 307-660-3091 (b340-tfnh) Tree Trimming and removal. Certified Arborist! No job too big or small. Experienced, licensed, bonded and insured. Veteran owned and operated for 13 years. Top Notch Tree Service 970-556-5000 Spring Cleaning Special! Any purchase over $200 prior to 5-31-13 Will have the choice of: Free couch cleaning (up tp 8ft. long) or Free 1 year warranty on oil/water based spots. www.pineridgeclean. com 307-660-7856 find us on Facebook Want To Get in Shape?Like to have Fun? Learn The Graceful moves of American Oriental Belly Dancing! The 3rd Sunday of every month. Call Leanna Tabatt 307-6808457 Looking to buy a new computer? Why waste the money? “Your Computer Store” has refurbished towers and laptops rebuilt right here in our store. Plenty of memory, disc space, and advice. Come by and see our inventory at “Your Computer Store,” where YOU come first! 802 E. Third St next to Ice Cream Land “Did you see this? Than it worked. Go to www.campbellcountyobserver.net to list your ad today!” Computers have become like cars, and they need repaired. Want the best quality repair work in N.E. Wyoming? Bring your computer to “Your Computer Store.” Quality work at a quality price. “Your Computer Store,” where YOU COME FIRST 802 E. Third street next to Ice Cream Land. Auto insurance preferred and SR-22’s. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520 Motorcycle and ATV insurance. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520

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Are you a motivated animal lover? Gillette’s newest veterinary hospital is in need of a fabulous part-time (with potential full time) receptionist to join our TEAM! We love upbeat attitudes, big smiles, and a willingness to please the client while keeping all of the important details in check. Inquires please e-mail your cover letter and resume to info@redhillsvet.com Please have these items submitted by January 26, 2014. Full Time Flooring Installers wanted. Must have experience. Bring resumes in to Carpet Express Direct on Hwy. 59 next to the Prime Rib Restaurant. *Immediate Openings!* Are you looking to join a fast paced, growing company? Are you ready to earn the income you know you’re worth? Are you outgoing and enjoy meeting new people? Do you enjoy sales and have sales experience? Do you enjoy leading and helping others to succeed? If so, this is the career for you! We have openings that provide print, website, and radio advertising as well as marketing solutions to businesses. We focus primarily on smaller communities, providing personalized, in-depth information specific to each coverage area. It is our goal to ensure that every customer has a positive experience, from the initial sale to final publication. We are looking for a few highly motivated and passionate individuals that will provide exemplary customer service and sales expertise to keep our clients happy and keep our company growing! If interested, please email cover letter and resume to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail. com for an interview. Rocky Mt Merchandising is looking for dependable, outgoing person to execute four in store demos in Sept showing the features and benefits of the Straight Talk Cell phone. Must commit to all four Saturdays from 10:00-4:00. Email Jackie@ rockymm.com or call 800723-9008 Temporary Help Wanted. J&G General Construction, home improvement company is looking for a temporary construction laborer. Experience preferred but not necessary. Could turn into full time position depending on devotion, responsibility, and skill. Call James (307) 257-4441 to set up an interview. Looking for CDL to work in North Dakota full time. Call 307-670-3629.

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Weekly Trivia Answer Who was the ﬁrst person to cross the Oregon Trail?

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Robert Stuart in 1812

The first person to travel the entire Oregon Trail was Robert Stuart of Astonia in 1812, according to the Oregon-California Trails Association. However, Robert might have been cheating just a little bit because he rode across the path in reverse. Rather than starting in the East and going West, Robert began his trip in Oregon and ended in Missouri. Either way, this man is remembered today as the first official trailblazer.

Weekly Sports Trivia Answer Who scored Major League Baseball’s 1 Millionth run?

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Bob Watson of the Houston Astros in 1975

Watson was credited with scoring the 1,000,000th run in major league history on May 4, 1975 at 12:32 in the afternoon. Watson scored from second base on a three-run homer by teammate Milt May at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park. It was known that the 999,999th run had already scored, with sponsored updates being provided by and to every ballpark. Despite the lack of in-game urgency, Watson ran at full speed, reaching home plate approximately four seconds before Dave Concepción, who had just homered in Cincinnati and was also racing around the basepaths.

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Guns for Sale AR-15, K98k Mauser, Win Mod 12-12, Ruger Blackhawk, PA-63, 307-778-6493 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. 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. Comes with military issue sling, sling pouches, bayonet, and cleaning tools. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad. 1903 Springfield. 30o6 Cal. U.S. Military. $700 obo. Call (307) 682-7864 A friend of mine called the other day and tells me he has 2 friends that are looking for some AR-15’s do I have any? I told him yes I do, They are M4 style scope ready models and priced at $695.00. Great, he says, They will be right over. They never showed up so a few days later I asked him if his friends were still interested. He told me nope, they bought them online for $1500.00. So, here they come with UPS, I still made my $15.00 for the transfer but while they were there they looked at the rifles I had in stock and discovered they were the same models they ordered with the same features and they could have bought 2 from me for the same price they paid for one they ordered. Don’t let this happen to you, Any gun, Any models, Any features can be ordered or built for a lower cost. Call for a free quote. Call Wyoming Mountaineers (307)299-2084 to get yours today. 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. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 299-2084 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. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad. With the current controversy of gun control you can expect changes. One of these changes will be permanently attached low capacity magazines. Make your current guns compliant to this regulation. Call for quotes on all your gunsmithing needs. Call Wyoming Mountaineers (307)299-2084 to get yours today. Chinese Type 53 Carbines 7.62X54R. These guns have been fully restored and are excellent shooters. They are a shorter model of the Mossin Naugant making them easy to carry through the brush and trees. Large caliber with plenty of take down power for the largest and most dangerous game. Ammo is still available and still very reasonably priced. This gun comes with a fold down bayonet permanently attached. Adjustable sights on an elevation ramp rear sight makes this package very versatile. permanently attached floor plate magazine holds 5 rounds with one additional one in the chamber. Call Wyoming Mountaineers (307)299-2084 to get yours today.

Wanted to Buy Military Items From WW2 and Vietnam, 307-778-6493 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.

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1-5 bedroom units available for rent. Please contact Real Estate Systems of Gillette Inc at 307-682-0964 for all the updated details.

‘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.

2 Bedroom apartment $650 per month, $650 security, $650 last months. Above Gillette Cheese House. No pets, no smoking, laundry facilities available 685-6449 Criminal background check and renters insurance Required Immaculate 1-2 bedroom apartments, fresh paint, and new ﬂooring. (no pets). Call for move-in special starting at $595 307-686-6488 Apartment for Rent in WindRidge Appts. Water/Trash/ Washer/Dryer. Air and Heat. 3bs/2bth. Must qualify for low income housing. $740.00/ mo. Call 307-685-8066 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 Apartments for rent. Foothills View Apartments. Clean and Quiet. One and Two bedroom units starting at $595.00. Call for showing andmove in special 307-6866488 (c3-42-3v) 2 bedroom apartment $675 per month, $675 security, $675 last months rent. Above Gillette Cheese House no pets, no smoking laundry \ facilities available 685-6449 Criminal Background check and renters insurance required. 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.

Scams THESE ARE KNOWN SCAMS GOING THROUGH NEWSPAPERS AT THE MOMENT. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THESE ADS IN ANY NEWSPAPER. HONDA 1988 GL1500 MOTORBIKE FOR FREE IF INTERESTED CONTACT:(petermaris@live. com) if interested AD TEXT : Free 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300RZZ GSX-R Sport Bike , It is in excellent condition with no dents or dings, 100% mechanically okay .If interested please contact me for pictures,I bought the Motorcycle for my grandson as his birthday gift last year august and am giving it out to a good home contact me at johnstark227@yahoo.com Help Wanted- Ofﬁce/Clerical; PT Clerical Person needed from 11:00AM To 3:00PM, Monday-Friday, $900.00 weekly.Computer skills are a must. Need to be detail oriented, possess good customer service skills, some cash & items handling skills,Must be able to do Lil errand. Apply @ nicoledevlin Linkahead,Email: nicoledevlin150@gmail.com

April 11 - 18, 2014

Executive Director Position

$4,000 OBO, 96 Ford Explorer AWD, Runs & Drives Great!, 180,000 Miles, Moon Roof, Fully Loaded, No Rust, $3,000 in front end parts, 231-420-3495 $7,500 OBO, 2003 F150 4x4, Runs & Drives Great!,113,000 Miles, Rollup Tongue Cover, New Battery/Starter, Extra winter tires w/rims, Compass & Outside temp gauge, Many new parts, 231-420-3495 05’ GMC Duramax Extend Cab. 52,550 mi. Call 307672-8766 2008 Dodge Charger AWD Hemi, loaded Black $18,000 books for $22,500 Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100. 2006 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4 Laramie 102,000 miles $16,000 307-689-7290 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. Black. Leather interior. Good condition. 87,400mi. Power everything. Front wheel drive. New tires. Call Charlene 307-660-7316. 1993 Chrysler LHS for sale or trade. Needs tie-rod and alignment. Runs good. $1,500.00 OBO. Email KevlarGrease@gmail.com 1994 Plymouth Voyager for sale or trade. Runs/ looks great. 188,000 miles. $2,000.00 OBO. Email KevlarGrease@gmail.com 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

Heavy Equipment/ Trailers 6x10 trailer. Great shape, fits your biggest Harley. $1,400 obo. 299-4967. 1981 Circle J 4-horse Horse Trailer. New floor, paint and wiring. $2500 OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374 1981 Circle J 4-horse Horse Trailer. New floor, paint and wiring done in shop class 2 years ago. No rust only used once since redone. $2500 or OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374

Subscription Sales

Part Time. Newspaper Subscription Sales. Pays $5.00 for every 6-month subscription sold and $10.00 for every year subscription sold. Perfect for supplemental income. Extra bonuses for every 100 subscriptions sold. Apply in person at the Campbell county Observer ofﬁce at 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 (Behind Subway) in Gillette.

Part time Help Wanted

Newspaper Delivery Route 7-days per week. 3am-6am. Gillette Area. Must have own vehicle and vehicle insurance. Pays 23 cents per paper. Good average income per month plus tips. Great supplemental income. Must be able to do route EVERY DAY. Must be reliable. Apply in person at the Campbell county Observer ofﬁce at 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 (Behind Subway) in Gillette.

Part Time Writers Wanted

Sports/Community/Government writers wanted. Part time. Starts $10 per article, with raise after 3 months. Must have own camera. Apply in person at the Campbell county Observer ofﬁce at 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 (Behind Subway) in Gillette.

Campbell County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) CCEDC is a non-profit corporation head quartered in Gillette, Wyoming providing support and guidance to its county, local government and agencies. The ideal candidate for this position will have: • Considerable experience in economic, business and community development. • Ability to communicate effectively to groups and individuals in all areas of business and professional organizations and the general public • Ability to establish working relationships with other organizations and economic development practitioners is vital. • Preferred candidate will have experience in economic development and a combination of education and experience commensurate with a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, marketing, or related field. Salary is based on experience and noted successes and ranges from 85k – 115k. Position will be open until filled. When applying please include a list of success with your resume. Please send all inquiries and resumes to: ccedc@ccedc.net. Contact Mary Melaragno for complete job description.

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Are you looking to join a fast paced, growing company? Are you ready to earn the income you know you’re worth? Are you outgoing and enjoy meeting new people? Do you enjoy sales and have sales experience? Do you enjoy leading and helping others to succeed? If so, this is the career for you! If you are experienced in Print or Radio Advertising Sales, think of this. What if you could sell both with the time it takes to see one client? Imagine the income potential. The Campbell County Observer and American Standard Media has teamed up to create openings that provide newspaper, magazine, website, and radio advertising as well as marketing solutions to businesses. We focus primarily on smaller communities, providing personalized, in-depth information specific to each coverage area. It is our goal to ensure that every customer has a positive experience, from the initial sale to final publication. We are looking for a few highly motivated and passionate individuals that will provide exemplary customer service and sales expertise to keep our clients happy and keep our company growing! Apply in person at the Campbell county Observer office at 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 (Behind Subway) in Gillette or email resume and cover letter to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com 20% Commission for Newspaper/magazine, and Syndicated Radio Show. $500 bonus monthly for newspaper if sold $10,5K+, $200 Team Bonus for $16,5+, $500 Bonus for 6 magazines yearly for $5,5K+, and Team $200 Bonus for $10,5K+ per magazine. Christmas Bonus for Syndicated Radio Talk Show of 2% of total commissions. Future 24hr. news talk radio station will pay 15% commission plus $500 bonus when $45K in sales per month is reached.

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April 11 - 18, 2014

Pioneer Memories

Campbell County Observer

Total Project Management Agriculture, Construction, Oilfield

Submitted by Residents of Pioneer Manor

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Love and Death

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he gate swung open and out they came; One mad bull and a cowboy to play or maime. The cowboy just bearing down trying to ride; And you should have seen his foot move on the outside. Yes, he was right with him, riding all the way; The horn blew and I saw he was there to stay. He was hung up, it was plain to see; Men coming from all over to help set him free. They hadn’t quite reached him, when his hand opened up; And to see him get up, boy I was hopin. Soon he did and towards me he walked; I helped him back to the chutes and we talked. He asked for a pen and a piece of paper; I fetched it, and went to watch the clown caper. Ten more bull riders and the show was over; And the guys left, each off to see his lover. I went to get my riggin’ bag, when I seen him Just sittin’ there, staring as if dreamin’ about a whim. I spoke, but he didn’t answer, so I went over to see; What was wrong or to see if he needed any help you see. Man, was I shocked!, the man was dead; And the paper that he held in his hand said; “Boys, don’t black list the bull, and read the letter.” That’s what the note told me, so I thought I’d better. It was from a girl, probably his future wife. It said, “I can’t stand the strains of rodeo life, So I wrote this to let you know the way I feel”. “You can ﬁnd someone else who likes the stinkin’ deal.” I noticed some writing on the back of the note; I looked long st what had been wrote. “If I won any money, send to this address; Send with love from her man Les.”

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Featured Crime Burglary (March 13)

Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a burglary that occurred at the North Campus located at 1000 Camel Drive. On 03-13-2014 at approximately 0015 hours, two unknown suspects gained entry into the school and stole the following items. One set of Latin Percussion Aspire Wood Conga Drum, one Switzerland and one Austrian ﬂag style blankets. Video showed the suspects wearing masks and gloves and are described as a 6’ or 6’2” white male and the other suspect is approximately 5’6” or 5’7” tall of unknown ethnicity. If you have information that can solve this or any other crime please call Crime Stoppers at 686-0400. You can remain anonymous and may earn up to $1,000 in reward.

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ship furs once a year at the Rendezvous. Not only would Montero proﬁt from trade with Indians, but the 50 trappers of Montero’s brigade could trap the Big Horns and the Powder River Basin with a secure stronghold close by in which they could ﬁnd refuge in the case of trouble from the Crow or worse, the Blackfeet. Although the Blackfeet eventually did harass the fort, the real trouble came from their fellow trappers. During the winter of 1837, an army of 300 trappers belonging to Fontenelle, Fitzpatrick and Company and led by Jim Bridger decided to winter nearby the Portuguese Houses. Montero was working for a rival company; therefore his enterprise on Powder River was seen as fair game. Bridger’s men proceeded to make life miserable for Montero and his brigade by theft, sabotage, and all manner of mayhem. According to Jim Meeks, “The appearance of three hundred men, who had the winter before them in which to do mischief, was therefore as unpleasant as it was unexpected;

Wyoming’s First Fort By Jeff Morrison

ittle is known about the person who built the first fort on the Wyoming frontier. Even less is known about the fort itself, aside from its location. Although the cottonwood stockade structure known as “Portuguese Houses” stood on the banks of Powder River for a decade, its physical remains have long since faded from the prairie altogether. The first stockades to be seen west of the Mississippi River were not military posts. Nor were they garrisoned by soldiers tasked with protecting settlers and keeping the hostile Indians at bay. The first “forts” were actually trading posts that were established in key locations as to facilitate trade with the various tribes that could be found in a given area. As such, they represented the first commercial enterprises of the Old West. These fortified trading posts sprang up during the fur trade era but often became key supply points for pioneering wagon trains and were incorporated into the military fort system prior to the Civil War. But Portuguese Houses was not so fortunate, however. Antonio Montero (alternatively Mateo, Montaro, and other variations), as the name of his trading post implies, was born in Portugal. Exactly when he was born, when he emigrated to America, and even when

he joined the fur trade remains as mysterious as the exact date in which he established his post on the Middle Fork of Powder River, about 11 miles east of present-day Kaycee. Conflicting historical references give the construction date as either 1828 (making it the first trading fort in what would become Wyoming) or 1834, which would have been the same year Fort William (later to become Fort Laramie) was built. The true date may forever remain a mystery. Montero, himself, is first documented on a letter of credit written by Lucien Fontenelle on behalf of the American Fur Company in 1833. Even so, it’s presumable that Montero had been in the fur trade for some time prior to this date. Later that year, as an employee of Benjamin Bonneville’s fur company, he was tasked with leading a trapping brigade into the Big Horn Mountains and Powder River country. Such a responsibility would not have been given to a greenhorn, so it is a reasonable assumption that he was intimately familiar with both trapping, and the area to which he had been sent. In the fall of 1834, Montero sent a message to Bonneville, informing the latter of his intentions to winter on Powder River, in the vicinity of several Crow villages. Bonneville responded by sending

supplies and trade good, which Montero used to establish his trading post. It is entirely feasible that, rather than establishing a fort from scratch, Montero expanded an existing post he had already used, perhaps in 1828. Either way, by the spring of 1835, Fort Antonio was a compound of several cottonwood log buildings, enclosed by a stockade wall. The stockade was reported to have been ten foot high and 200 feet square. The fort quickly became a regular trading center for the Crow. By this time, it was becoming apparent to most of the fur trading companies that it was more proﬁtable to trade with the Indians and other mountain men for furs than to have trappers scattered throughout the Rocky Mountain west, linking up to resupply and

and the result proved that even Montero, who was Bonneville’s experienced trader, could not hold his own against so numerous and expert a band of marauders as Bridger’s men, assisted by the Crows, proved themselves to be; for by the return of spring Montero had very little remaining of the property belonging to the fort, nor anything to show for it.” Not that Montero was a complete innocent in the escalation of tensions. Two of Fontenelle, Fitzpatrick and Company men had their horses and all of their gear stolen by Crows. Lucien Fontenelle, himself, managed to intimidate the Crow into returning much of the stolen goods, but was informed that the rest had been bought by Antonio Montero. Fontenelle stormed into Montero’s stockade and demanded to see the warehouse. Montero sheepishly complied and watched as Fontenelle’s men cleaned out all of his furs. Bridger and his men eventually moved on, leaving Montero broke and his pride wounded. But the real damage was

that the 300 trappers had devastated the beaver population, which took decades to recover. By this time, the boom was off for beaver pelts and the great decline of the North American fur trade was well on its way. Portuguese Houses struggled on until being abandoned for good in 1839. Montero moved to northern New Mexico, got married and fathered two children. But legal disputes with another famous fur trader, Charles Bent, resulted in Montero being sentenced to prison. Montero skipped the country and was last seen in Texas in 1845. Montero built the Portuguese Houses strong, but the sun and wind of the Northern Plains eventually took its toll on the abandoned post. During the 1860’s, what was left of the stockade was cannibalized by the soldiers who built Fort Connor (Reno) a few miles to the northeast. Little remains today, other than a historical marker along the Kaycee – Sussex Road to indicate that the fort had once been there.

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