April 15, 2015

$1.00

Gary A Comingllan CAM-P to LEX See M o re on P age 3

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID GILLETTE, WY PERMIT NO. 5105

“Powder River Country’s Hometown Newspaper” Subscribe Online at www.CampbellCountyObserver.net

Volume 5 • Issue 16

April 15, 2015

Game and Fish Commission to Set Hunting Season and Quotas

This Week’s Highlights

• Ducks Unlimited make Top 100 ........................... Page 2 • Performance for the Rock Pile................................... Page 3 • Tale of a Ghost Town ............. Page 6 • Bold Republic: Freedom and Respect .............. Page 7 • Cheney Speaks Out on Foreign Policy .......................... Page 8 Cole Sports Report ................ Page 11

Photo by James Grabrick

Squirrel

etting hunting seasons and quotas for big game for the coming fall will be the focus of the April 22-23 Wyoming Game and Fish Commission meeting in Casper. The Commission will establish 2015 seasons and license quotas for all big game species including wild bison. In addition, the Commission will also set seasons for upland and early migratory birds and small game as well as turkey seasons for the fall 2015 and spring 2016 hunts.

The Game and Fish Department reminds the public that this meeting comes after many public meetings across the state and a comment period. The public is welcome to attend the Commission meeting at the McMurry Training Center, 2220 Bryan Stock Trail in

Casper. A complete agenda can be found online at: wgfd.wyo.gov.

The open meeting session begins at 9:00 am on April 22.

The Commission will also receive an update on the Wyoming Mule Deer Initiative and the current evaluation of the Governor’s Sage Grouse Executive Order and sage grouse core area boundaries.

Anyone who requires auxiliary aids to attend should contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Department at (307) 777-4501. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Every effort will be made for reasonable accommodations.

(Contact: Wyoming Game and Fish Department (307-777-4594)

New Experiences Await Wyoming Visitors in 2015 From exciting outdoor adventures and new museums to additional lodging options for every season, Wyoming visitors will have plenty of new ways to experience the state in 2015. The latest travel updates will have visitors enjoying new views from every corner of the state while learning the true meaning of ‘Forever West.’

Following are some of the new experiences awaiting Wyoming visitors.

CheckWyomingTourism.org today for great Wyoming travel ideas, discounts, festivals and events.

Western Arts and History The Brinton Museum, Sheridan

The Brinton Museum will open a new state-of-the-art facility this summer in Sheridan. This 23,030-square-foot facility will feature four distinct galleries featuring works by Gregory Packard, a well-known American landscape painter and former Sheridan resident and Native American art highlighted by the Gallatin Collection of Crow Indian Art.

The Museum of the Mountain Man National Geographic Photo Exhibit, Pinedale

The Museum of the Mountain Man will feature a new photography exhibit called “Pronghorn Passage” May 1 through October 1. This renowned photographic story depicts the perilous path of the Teton Herd pronghorn antelope, one of the last remaining land animal migrations in the western hemisphere. The exhibition includes dramatic images by National Geographic photographer, Joe Riis.

Adventure Trek, Wind River Country

Walk in the footsteps of the fabled men and women who played a large role in America’s history on the Adventure Trek in Wind River Country. The Fremont County Pioneer Museum(FCPM), the Dubois Museum-Wind River Historical Center and the Riverton Museum have come together and are offering an Adventure Trek series that focuses on stories and characters unique to their individual areas of Wyoming’s Wind River Country. Guided by local experts and trained historians, visitors will experience Western history first-hand.

National Museum of Wildlife Art Zodiac Head World Tour, Jackson

"Crushing The Competition"

The National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson will feature internationally acclaimed Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei’s Zodiac Head World Tour

May 9 through October 12. Weiwei has reinterpreted the 12 bronze animal heads representing the traditional Chinese zodiac that once adorned the famed fountainclock of the Yuanming Yuan, an imperial retreat in Beijing. The tour comes to Wyoming after exhibitions in Mexico City, Chicago, London and Toronto.

A Warm Cowboy Welcome Deerwood Ranch and Double D Ranch Wild Horse EcoSanctuarys

Two ranches in the state have received certification to become one of the very few Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Certified Wild Horse EcoSanctuarys in the country. TheDeerwood Ranch in Laramie and Double D Ranch in Lander now offer unforgettable tours and amazing up-close views of wild horses.

The Deerwood Ranch is a privately owned ranch with a herd of 300 Wyoming-born gelding horses on its property.

Tours are offered year-round, including exclusive photography tours. The Double D Ranch, located within the Wind River Indian Reservation boundaries, will hold up to 100 horses, with the first mustangs arriving this spring. The mustang ecosanctuary will interpret Native American culture and the historic role of the horse.

New Fork Crossing Historical Park, Pinedale

Step back in time and experience the newly opened New Fork Crossing Historical Parkoutside Pinedale. Visitors can take in the unchanged natural setting where thousands of emigrants crossed the New Fork River and camped in the late 1800s. Named as one of Pinedale’s ‘106 Success Stories,’ the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) this year.

Curt Gowdy State Park Visitor’s Center, Cheyenne

The Curt Gowdy State Park Visitor’s Center is open and features an interpretive center with exhibits about the state park, including the history of Curt Gowdy.

The two-level, state-of-the-art building includes multi-purpose meeting rooms and shower facilities.

Rock Springs Community Visitor Complex, Rock Springs

In early fall, the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce will break ground on a new Community Visitor Complex featuring upgrades to the surrounding park. Construction is expected to be completed in 2016.

A Place to Stay in New Hotels Canyon Lodge & Cabins, Yellowstone

The first phase of the redevelopment of Canyon Lodge & Cabins in Yellowstone National Park will be completed when three new lodge buildings open in August. As part of its concessions contract with the National Park Service (NPS), lodge operator Xanterra Parks & Resorts will open five lodge buildings that will provide 400 guest rooms and replace outdated cabins. As the largest accommodation complex in the park, the project is scheduled to be completed by

2016 when the NPS celebrates its 100th anniversary. The total cost of the project is estimated around $70 million.

Historic Sheridan Inn, Sheridan

The Historic Sheridan Inn, established in 1893, will re-open its doors this spring after undergoing a major renovation. The hotel, once the old stomping grounds of Buffalo Bill and his legendary Wild West Show, closed its doors to overnight guests to upgrade the rooms and restaurant to their former glory. The Open Range Bar and Grill opened in January featuring American cuisine with specialty items including buffalo nachos, chicken fried chicken and baked skillet brownies.

Grab a Bite J’s Taco Bistro, Cheyenne

Restaurant owners Jerry and Sandy Inniss added Mexican food to their roster with the opening of J’s Taco Bistro in early 2015. Located at 112 E. 17th Street, the restaurant features a unique twist on Mexican fare, including tacos, chimichangas, burritos, rellenos and enchiladas.

The Tortilla Factory, Cheyenne

The Tortilla Factory has moved into a new building in south Cheyenne. Located at 715 S. Greeley Highway, the restaurant is known for its homemade tortillas and tamales.

Piste Mountain Bistro, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will celebrate its 50th anniversary during the 2015-2016 season and is celebrating with two new projects. Piste Mountain Bistro will open in December at the top of Bridger Gondola and will offer a casual yet sophisticated dining option yearround. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will also open the Teton Lift, a highspeed quad lift that will carry riders 1,600 vertical feet to an area previously only accessed via hiking.

Can’t Miss Events 80th Annual Green River Rendezvous, Pinedale

The 80th annual Green River Rendezvous will take place July 9-12 in Pinedale celebrating the long history of rendezvous taking place in this area. Over the four-day festival, the streets will be filled with live music, food and entertainment to celebrate the mountain men, legendary explorers and Native Americans who opened commerce in the American West. From nightly rodeos to the Green River Rendezvous Pageant, there will be numerous cultural activities for visitors to enjoy.

Outdoor Expo, Lander

The first Outdoor Expo will be held on June 26-28 in Lander including the latest gear and outdoor trends at the consumer show. Visitors will have a variety of activities to choose from including an outdoor skills clinic and local field trips such as road mountain biking.

Catch the Night Shift Tour, South Pass City

‘Catch the Night Shift’ is a lantern tour of the historic Carissa Mill and Gold Mine, located in South Pass City. Held on June 20 and August 18, visitors will enjoy a guided tour and Scotch tasting while learning about South Pass City’s rich history. The Carissa Mine operated on and off for nearly 100 years and was the economic heart beat for the community.

Cowboy Tough Adventure Race, Buffalo to Casper

The Cameco Cowboy Tough Adventure Race, presented by REV3 Adventure, will host athletes July 16-19 from across the country for a race that will challenge individual’s and teams’ physical and mention endurance. Athletes will embark on a 300-500 mile adventure race from Buffalo to Casper including disciplines such as trekking, mountain biking, road biking, flatwater paddling, Class III water navigation, ropes and team challenges.

Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cheyenne

Since 1897, Cheyenne has celebrated its Old West roots with Cheyenne Frontier Days. The centerpiece of this Western celebration is the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, which draws top professionals from across the country. This year’s festival will be held July 17-26featuring a variety of events such as daily rodeo activities; concerts from national recording artists including Aerosmith, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, among others; a chuck wagon cook-off, an art show and parades.

4th Annual Longmire Days, Buffalo

Local author Craig Johnson’s inspiration for the fictional town of Durant on A&E’s, Longmire, has fans of the show flocking to the town of Buffalo. The 4th Annual Longmire Days will be held this summer with several of the show’s actors expected to attend. Netflix recently announced they will pick up the show for a fourth season starting filming in July.

Depot Days: Cheyenne Train Weekend, Cheyenne

The annual Depot Days takes place May 15-17, and celebrates trains, both real and model, with exhibits, vendors and entertainment. The event has three locations including Historic Cheyenne Depot, the UP Steam Shop and the Frontier Park Exhibit Hall. Visitors will enjoy model train displays, railroad art, free entertainment and see the restoration on Big Boy 4014.

Gold Bust Festival, Atlantic City

With a population of 37, the residents of Atlantic City will celebrate their ‘boombust’ heritage with the annual Gold Bust Festival on August 15. The historic gold rush town has kept its rustic flavor and welcomes visitors for this off-the-beatenpath event, featuring gold panning, arts and crafts and demonstrations such as water-cage, square-foot gardening and foot-powered wood lathe.

About the Wyoming Office of Tourism

The State of Wyoming, also known as the Equality State, was admitted to the union on July 10, 1890 as the 44th U.S. state. Wyoming is the 9th largest state in terms of area yet has just over 500,000 residents, contributing to its ranking as the nation’s 4th most livable state.

The state is home to the country’s first national park - Yellowstone - and the first national monument - Devils Tower. These sites, Grand Teton National Park and countless other glorious statewide attractions - supported by heartfelt cowboy hospitality - serve as host to millions of visitors every year. For more information visit: wyomingtourism.org,facebook.com/ visitwyoming or twitter.com/wyomingtourism.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Page 2

Campbell County Observer

Oodles Too Grand Opening Kim McElwain new owner of Oodles Too helps a customer during her grand opening celebration that took place April 3rd. Kim and her husband Jim purchased Oodles in January and has expanded their inventory to include not only grocery’s but a retail section in the store.

Photo by Wendy Beck

“All of us might wish at times that we lived in a more tranquil world, but we don’t. And if our times are difficult and perplexing, so are they challenging and filled with opportunity.”

- Robert Kennedy

Surplus Unlimited 801 Carlisle • 682-9451

Weekly Trivia Question Everyone knows the Mississippi is the longest U.S. river.

What is the shortest?

Look on Page 13 for the answer

Contact Us to Enroll!

307-686-1392 510 Wall Street Ct • Gillette, WY www.hcsgillette.org

Subscribe Now

Local Ducks Unlimited Chapter Makes Top 100 he Top 100 is one of the most highly soughtafter titles of recognition Ducks Unlimited offers to its local chapters. Each year, the list is comprised of the top 100 fundraising chapters in the United States that raise up to $100,000 through fundraising activities in their communities.

Through the efforts of these volunteer committees, DU is able to pursue its mission of conserving, enhancing and restoring North America’s wetlands. In 2014, the Gillette chapter made the Top 100 list as one of the organization’s best fundraising

chapters.

“These fundraising events are the backbone of DU’s habitat conservation efforts, and the volunteers who make up these chapters are the force driving DU and helping make a difference for North American waterfowl populations,” said DU President George Dunklin.

“It takes a great deal of effort to break into the Top 100, and these chapters deserve to be congratulated by every person who enjoys the outdoors.”

The Gillette chapter earned a spot on the Top 100 list out of the more than 2,600 DU chap-

ters nationwide. DU’s event fundraising system has become a model for other conservation organizations around the world and has funded a significant portion of the more than 13 million acres of wetlands and associated habitat DU has conserved since 1937.

The 2014 Top 100 chapters also have the distinction of being honored during DU’s 78th National Convention in Milwaukee at the end of May, with many chapter representatives in attendance.

“DU chapters across the country are showing that the

future of waterfowl populations and the wetlands that filter our drinking water and protect us from flooding are important to them and to their communities,” Dunklin said. “The more money we raise, the more habitat we can conserve and the closer we are to preserving our waterfowl hunting heritage. I would like to personally thank all our Top 100 chapters for their achievement and look forward to seeing them among our distinguished chapters next year.”

Visit www.ducks.org to see the full Top 100 list for this year.

Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the

world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing waterfowl habitats.

Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 13 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. For more information on our work, visit www.ducks.org.

Improving the Pediatric Patients’ Experience With Teddy Bears Submitted by Campbell County Memorial Hospital Seeing your toddler in a hospital bed after surgery can be a daunting sight. Not only does the stress of your child going through surgery weigh heavily on your mind, often after the procedure the child is confused, upset, hungry and maybe crying. And that can make a patient’s (and a parent’s) experience unpleasant.

Kim Martinson, RN, Campbell County Memorial Hospital Surgical Services, understands this well. Not only does she see parents with their children after surgery on a day to day basis, she experienced it as a parent earlier in March.

“You’re scared and so is your child,” she said. “Anything that can keep your kid distracted or engaged makes it a lot easier for you, and even the staff.”

For a while, the Surgical Ser-

vices team at CCMH has thought about how they could improve the pediatric patients’ experience.

They’ve always used stickers, and bubbles and other distractions to help, but they could tell that it just wasn’t enough.

In February, the department implemented some new procedures to help ease children’s fears after surgery, according to Sheryl James, Director of CCMH Surgical Services and Cardiac Cath Lab. To begin with, there is a Princess surgical suite in the department where the walls are adorned with scenes from Disney’s 2013 best-selling movie Frozen—complete with a picture of the Princess of Arendelle herself, Elsa. (The department is working on putting together another suite for little boys – the

Cars themed wall decals they purchased didn’t hold up as well as the Princess theme.)

The department also became a Teddy Bear hospital, a suggestion that stems from the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses. This means that every pediatric patient is given a small teddy bear as well as a certificate of their bravery in surgery, which parents can put in their baby book or even use in a scrapbook.

Sheryl has used this idea in other hospitals and has had success with it in the past.

To top it off, patients are also given a surgical scrub hat made by volunteers at CCMH and Pioneer Manor as well as many Surgical Services employees.

The patient is allowed to pick out their teddy bear and hat; and if the siblings of the patient are

Campbell Co. Fire Dept.

April 6, 2015

- At 5:45 a.m. to Crane Street for an EMS assist.

- At 8:31 a.m. to 1101 Desert Hills Circle #110 for a hazardous materials investigation, the substance in question was determined to be foam insulation.

- At 8:44 a.m. to N. Gillette Ave for an EMS assist.

- At 1:56 p.m. to Bentley Ct. for an EMS assist.

- At 1:36 p.m. to Elk Creek Rd for an ATV accident with two injuries, one patient was taken by Life Flight from the scene.

- At 8:28 p.m. to Lodahl Ave. for an EMS assist.

April 8, 2015

- At 9:04 a.m. to Bentley Ct for an EMS assist.

- At 9:19 a.m. to Henry Road for a reported controlled burn that may have been out of containment.

Crews were cancelled en route after it was confirmed the controlled burn was still contained.

- At 11:23 a.m. to Wind River Dr for an EMS assist.

- At 2:20 p.m. to Express Drive for a possible

carbon monoxide leak.

Upon arrival crews monitored the residence and found no carbon monoxide. Crews then cleared from the scene.

- At 5:49 p.m. to S. Highway 59 and the Haight Road for the report of a multiple vehicle collision. There were four vehicles involved and fire department personnel contained hazardous materials leaking from the vehicles.

- At 11:39 p.m. to 806 Camel Drive, McDonalds for the report of a carbon dioxide alarm activation.

Fire department personnel were unable to identify a leak. The cause of the alarm was a malfunction.

April 10, 2015

- At 12:06 a.m. to M & M Circle for a report of a large fire near trees.

Upon arrival it was determined it was a control burn that was tended to by the resident.

- At 12:57 a.m. to 925 W. Warlow Drive for an EMS assist.

- At 5:33 a.m. to Moncreiffe Ridge Road for an

EMS assist.

- At 9:31 a.m. to the intersection of 5th Street and Brooks Avenue for the report of natural gas in the area. Fire department personnel were unable to find a gas leak in the area.

- At 6:52 p.m. to Chara Avenue for the report of a carbon monoxide alarm activation. The cause of the alarm was gasoline powered equipment that had been operated in the basement.

- At 10:59 p.m. to the intersection of S. Gillette Avenue and 2nd Street for an individual who fell off of their motorcycle.

April 11, 2015 - At 1:54 p.m. to the Ivy Creek Rd. for a 50 acre grass fire that was started by a controlled burn of a garbage dump. The fire consumed 30-40 large round hay bales, an empty 12x20 pole barn and burned the wheels off of a hay bailer.

- At 5:56 p.m. to N. Garner Lake Rd for a 6 acre grass fire started by a passing train.

around, they can pick one out as well.

So far, it’s helping.

“It provides that extra dose of comfort for a child when they are in unfamiliar surroundings,” says Sheryl. “We have received great feedback.”

“I really loved it, and Ali really loved her teddy bear,” Kim said.

“It’s comforting, as a parent, to see your child relaxed. It just makes the whole experience better for everyone.”

Kim also mentioned that she has seen this help with other patients as well. Recently, a mother let her know that she had taken her child for surgery in another facility, and the hat and teddy bear really made a difference in her child’s experience.

A little extra caring sure can go a long way.

Mail this form, along with payment, to our office at 707 W. Third St. Gillette, WY 82716

26 Weeks - $25.00 52 Weeks - $50.00

Name Address Phone Number To Pay with a Credit/Debit Card, please call our office at (307) 670-8980 or visit our website at www.CampbellCountyObserver.com

Campbell County Observer

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Page 3

Distance Education Task Force to Meet in Casper he Distance Education Task Force will meet April 16-17, 2015 in Casper, Wyoming. The public meetings will take place from 1:00 p.m.

- 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 and from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17 in room GW225 on the 2nd floor of the Gateway Building at Casper College.

A tentative agenda is available here: http://edu.wyoming.gov/ downloads/ distance-ed/2015/

DETF-agenda-04162015.pdf The task force is to make official recommendations to the legislature on programmatic requirements for the delivery of quality distance education, guidance to ensure compliance, and how to provide transparency in administering distance education. A completed report is due in October 2015.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow is chair of the task force and appointed

its fourteen members: • Brent Bacon, WDE Chief Academic Officer • Sen. Stephan Pappas of Cheyenne • Rep. John Freeman of Green River • Mike O’Donnell, Special Assistant to the Wyoming Attorney General • Aaron Carr, Niobrara School District #1 Superintendent • Shon Hocker, Bighorn County School District #2 Su-

perintendent • RJ Kost, Curriculum Coordinator in Park County School District #1 • Brian Farmer, Wyoming School Boards Association Executive Director • London Jenks, Technology Coordinator, Hot Springs County School Dist. #1 • Scott Mecca, teacher in Albany County School District #1 • Julia Cook, parent in Park County School District #6

• Denise Miller, Instructional Facilitator, Natrona County School Dist. #1 • David Picard, lobbyist for Wyoming Connections Academy • Nicole Tiley, Wyoming Virtual Academy Head of School Contact Brent Bacon with questions at (307)777-2058 or brent.bacon@wyo.gov.

Waddie Mitchell Performance for New Rockpile Museum

World Famous Cowboy Poet Waddie Mitchell returns to Gillette July 30, 2015. Waddie Mitchell will perform at the Campbell County Fair on July 30th to support the exhibits

in the new Rockpile Museum.

Spinnin’ tales of the West in rhyme and meter! Waddie Mitchell was a real cowboy who became a world-renowned cowboy storyteller and poet, en-

chanting contemporary audiences with tales of life in the rugged West. “I can’t ever remember ‘finding’ cowboy poetry,” Waddie Mitchell says of the entertaining and enduring art of storytelling.

“It was always there. The cowboys sure never called it poetry.

I know I wouldn’t have liked it if they would have. Seems like an oxymoron, don’t it!?” All funds raised from this event go to the

Rockpile Museum Association and will be used to fund new exhibits in the new Campbell County Rockpile Museum. Photo by C. West. TICKET SALES TO BE ANNOUNCED.

Severe, Deadly Flu Season Winding Down in Gillette As a long and severe flu season winds down across the state, Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) representatives say at least 26 resident deaths have been linked to influenza across the state since October.

“For Wyoming to see 26 influenza-connected deaths in a season stands out and is something we wish we weren’t reporting,” said Dr. Tracy Murphy, state epidemiologist with WDH. “We have detailed influenza information going back to the

2000-01 flu season. Since then, and prior to this season, the range of deaths per season has been 2-14 with an average of 6.5.”

“Clearly, this has been a very active and unusually deadly flu season,” Murphy said. “While we continue to receive reports of some cases, the activity does seem to finally be winding down in Wyoming.”

Among those residents who died, some had received a seasonal flu vaccine and some had not.

“Unfortunately, the vac-

cine produced last year to fight influenza in the United States for the season was not an effective match to fight the flu strain that circulated most widely. That strain ‘drifted,’ or changed, after the vaccine was made,” Murphy said.

“Flu vaccines do not offer guaranteed protection, but in most years they are an effective and important prevention tool.”

Reggie McClinton, WDH surveillance epidemiologist, said influenza A (H3N2) was the predominant virus. “The Centers

for Disease Control and Prevention tells us influenza seasons when influenza A (H3N2) viruses predominate are typically associated with higher rates of hospitalizations and deaths among older residents.”

McClinton said the median age of Wyoming’s reported influenza-associated deaths for this season was 75 with nearly twothirds of deaths occurring in individuals over 65. “We also saw deaths among younger residents, including, sadly, one young

child,” he said.

WDH has received reports of nearly 5,000 Wyoming cases of influenza for the season so far. “We know this number is likely much lower than the true number of illnesses because many people do not seek medical attention when they are sick with influenza and not all cases are reported consistently,” McClinton said. “The number of deaths could also be higher because of incomplete, uncertain or delayed information on the death certificates we

review.”

Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. Symptoms include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and muscle aches. Influenza can sometimes cause severe illness and complications.

Murphy said, “What we’ve seen happen in Wyoming this season should serve as a reminder that influenza should never be overlooked as a potentially serious and deadly disease.”

City of Gillette GIS Division Highlights the Gillette Regional Water Supply Project The City of Gillette Geographic Information Systems (GIS) division has released an innovative visual representation of the history of one of the biggest water projects in state history.

GIS Manager Annie Mayfield describes the story map as, “a combination of interactive maps and multimedia to tell the story of the Gillette Regional Water Supply Project.”

For more information about the Story Map and other GIS innovations, contact the GIS Division at 686-5364.

GILLETTE REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECT Due to a population boom in NE Wyoming during the past decade, Gillette’s current water demands have reached the capacity of current available water supplies. Ex-

isting groundwater supplies within the Fort Union Aquifer and other local aquifers within the Gillette Regional Area are dwindling. The population of Gillette and the immediate Regional Area surrounding Gillette currently exceeds 37,000. The primary purpose of the Gillette Regional Water Supply Project is to provide a new water supply, install regional extensions to serve local water

districts, and make improvements to internal distribution systems of existing water districts who choose to participate. The Gillette Regional Water Supply Project will serve the Regional Area for the next 30 years, or to serve a regional population in excess of 57,000.

Gary Allan in Concert at CAM-PLEX Gary Allan will perform at CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater on Thursday, Aug. 13. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and opening band Jalan Crossland will perform at 7 p.m.

Headliner Gary Allan will take the stage at 8 p.m.

With the allure of a modern day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene, Allan has remained true to his artistic voice each step of the way. His new single “Hangover Tonight,” cowritten and co-produced

by Allan, is impacting radio now with an album slated for later this year.

His last album, SET YOU FREE, topped the Billboard 200 (Pop Chart), a career first for Allan. The album also made its debut at the top of the Billboard Country Album chart (for the fourth time in a row), and produced his fifth #1 country radio chart topper with “Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain.” To date, he has sold over 7 million albums, been certified platinum on three backto-back albums, and gold twice. Allan has five #1 hits at country radio and nearly a cool dozen Top

10 hits to his credit.

He’s described as “dark and dreamy” in Entertainment Weekly, “soulful and rough around the edges” in Playboy and deemed a “maverick” by Rolling Stone. He sells out venues as a headliner from NY to LA, appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Live with Kelly and Michael and Jimmy Kimmel Live. He has also landed on the covers of Country Weekly, Pollstar and People magazine.

Jalan Crossland is an “endemic Wyoming treasure” (Rita Basom- Wyoming Arts Council). He is widely acclaimed by audiences, critics, and his musical peers as being a premier acoustic guitarist, as well as banjo player, singer-songwriter, and engaging showman.

Tickets will go on sale on April 13, with online sales beginning at 12:01 a.m.

General Admission tickets cost $45 (card fees apply).

For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact the CAM-PLEX Ticket Office at 307-682-8802 or visit our website at www. cam-plex.com. Ticket Office hours are 11:30 AM 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

School Age Vaccines Children entering kindergarten and 7th grade in the fall of 2015 need vaccines. These vaccines are available at Campbell County Public Health every Wednesday morning from 8 am-11:30 am and also the first Wednesday of the month from 4 pm-7 pm. It is not too early to think about obtaining these vaccines for next school year. Please bring your child’s immunization record to the visit.

Campbell County Observer

CampbellCountyObserver.net (307) 670-8980 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 • Gillette, WY 82716 (PP-1) Volume 5 Issue 16 The Campbell County Observer is published

by Patriot Publishing L.L.C. in Gillette, WY every Wednesday.

1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 • Gillette, WY 82716 Postmaster: Send address changes to 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 • Gillette, WY 82716 Candice De Laat - Owner/Publisher CandiceDeLaat@CampbellCountyObserver.com Nicholas De Laat - Owner/Publisher NicholasDeLaat@CampbellCountyObserver.com Jeff Morrison - Editor (Local History Columnist) JeffMorrison@CampbellCountyObserver.com Dan Ekberg - Office Manager DanEkberg@CampbellCountyObserver.com

Advertising Representatives Anne Peterson - Advertising Sales Manager AnnePeterson@CampbellCountyObserver.com Wendy Beck - Advertising Manager Ad.Manager@CampbellCountyObserver.com

Writers

Glenn Woods - Bold Republic Weekly GlennWoods@CampbellCountyObserver.com Trinity Lewis - Weekly Weigh-In lewismediaconsulting@gmail.com Holly Galloway - Writer/Government H.Galloway@CampbellCountyObserver.com Tony Heidel - Writer/The Cole Sports Report Sports@CampbellCountyObserver.com

Contributors James Grabrick (Where is This?)

JamesGrabrick@CampbellCountyObserver.com Elizabeth Richards - Weekly Calendars and Cartoonist Cartoonist@CampbellCountyObserver.com

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Page 4

Campbell County Observer

Campbell County Observer

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Page 5

Find the Solution on Page 13

Find the Solution on Page 13

Crossword Puzzle Sponsored By:

Campbell County Observer

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Page 6

Powder River Country...

Features

A Community With “An Unusually Prosperous Future”

The Dirt ...

By Jeff Morrison

Simple Pruning: Part I

By Sandra Aberle

he first question is probably: Why should I prune my trees and bushes? In nature there is no pruning.

We prune because we want to redirect the way our plants grow. We prune to remove dead or damaged branches and we prune to increase growth. That growth can come in the area of more fruit or prolific flowering.

Pruning is really all about us. We want our trees and shrubs to look and do their best. We have an idea of what we want and we take the time and energy to prune in hopes that our trees and shrubs will become that perfect picture. This is a good thing.

When I look at my fruit trees, I want a beautiful tree with a ton of fruit that I can use. My shrubs should look full, stately and be filled with flowers. I have an idea and with a little effort I can achieve this.

Now here is the problem, too much information. So many different books and articles with how to prune every species under the sun. Do it this way or that way, a unique pruning technique for every plant in your yard.

Pruning does not have to be so complicated. It is more important to look at what will be left after pruning. What is the end goal? Does the tree need more air flow through the branches, is it too tall for easy fruit collection, is there damage or dead limbs or is there space requirements. I like to look at my tree or shrub, I walk around it, I see it close up and from a distance.

How I prune is based on what time of the year it is. There is winter pruning and summer pruning and both have different ends. Most people prune in the winter and never think about summer

pruning. A young fruit tree is pruned more in the winter to get a great start on shape and form but for the rest of the trees life summer pruning will be more beneficial. Summer pruning is for improving the number, size, and quality of both flowers and fruits. It is also a great time to keep your plant in the bounds you have for it.

Winter pruning is done because the plant is “Dormant”, the sap is down.

Pruning a little will give you little grow in the spring, whereas taking off a lot will give you a lot of growth in the spring and summer. What you should NOT prune in the winter is the under growth (summer pruning is more effective time). Most gardeners prune in the winter because they have more time. Stone fruit like peaches and plums should not be pruned in the winter though you can mark the branches to be cut later.

Summer pruning is done by removing the ends of soft young shoots. By doing this the sap goes back down to the lower buds to become flowering/fruiting buds.

This will increase the percentage of blooms the following year, making a fuller show. This also helps with more light and air flow to the fruit and wood. Cut up to three quarters of the new shoots growth at this time.

Most cuts are done with small pruners, with only about 10 percent with larger pruners or saws. Pruning includes snipping, sawing, de-budding, shearing, snapping, deadheading, deflowering, fruit thinning, and cutting suckers, despurring, ring barking, and root pruning.

Next week we will talk more about pruning but until than good gardening.

The Dinner Bell

By Holly Galloway

My Crab Apple trees are starting to bloom. Some of my daffodils and grape hyacinths are blooming.

Maybe spring is here to stay!

When I moved to Gillette two years ago, I couldn’t help but notice the prices at the grocery store are higher than where I lived before. That is true about most everything else here.

Always on the lookout for a deal to feed my family, I have found that purchasing chicken in bulk saves a little. I always have freezer bags available to divide the chicken into meal size portions. The following is an easy two pan recipe for chicken lovers!

Chicken Alfredo

½ of a 16 oz. package of linguine (I use the gluten free type) 1 C. Broccoli, chopped 2 T. Butter 1 lb. chopped chicken

utes add the chopped broccoli.

Drain in a colander in the sink. In a large skillet heat the butter then add the chopped chicken and cook this until it is done.

Add the soup, milk, parmesan cheese a pinch of black pepper and the linguine with the broccoli.

Heat this together until hot.

Enjoy!

I came across this recipe years ago, but did not try it until last summer. It is a cool refreshing dessert that is good in the spring and summer.

Ricotta Pie

Crust

1 ½ C. Almond or Hazelnut Flour 3 T. Melted Butter

Spray the bottom of a pie pan.

Combine the flour and melted butter, then layer the bottom of the pie pan.

Press this down firmly.

Bake for 10 minutes at 325 degrees.

Filling:

4 Eggs

16 ounces Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese ½ C. Sugar 1 T. Honey 1 tsp. Lemon Zest ¼ tsp Salt Whisk the eggs well, and then add remaining ingredients.

Combine these well.

Pour into the pan with the crust and bake for 50 minutes at 325 degrees.

Refrigerate for an hour or even better overnight.

Dinner Bell Brought to you by:

n January of 1922, Paul W. Yeoman, publisher of the Inter Mountain Globe at Hulett Wyoming, picked up stakes and moved - lock, stock and printing press - to the up and coming town of Lightning Flat, having been offered “ample inducement to assist in the development of this territory.” Yeoman rechristened his newspaper the “Lightning Flat Flash”, and housed the publication in a two story building that doubled as a freight hauling office, post office and land commission office.

Paul ran the newspaper, freight company and land office, while his wife, Ethel, served as the postmaster.

The last of the great homesteading waves was sweeping what remained of the Old West. These newest settlers did not come with herds of cattle or flocks of sheep; they came to tease a living out of the short-grass prairie by farming. Two recent revisions to the Homestead Act of 1864 had increased the acreage allotted for homesteading from 160 acres to 640 acres. Although averaging less than 14 inches of annual precipitation, it had already been demonstrated that the rangeland of northeast Wyoming could yield a variety of crops, provided a farmer understood the principles of dryland farming, was willing to do back-breaking work from dawn to dusk, and had enough guts to tough out a bad year and start over the next. Thanks to heavy promotion by the railroads and area newspapers, many a would-be sodbuster came west to give it a try.

Towns sprang up overnight to provide essential services to the homesteaders, who would otherwise be forced to make a timeconsuming journey the nearest post office, school, or grocery store. Lightning Flat and the nearby communities of Rockypoint and Ridge Montana were three such settlements.

To Yeoman and his fellow town fathers, the future held nothing but promise.

“It is apparent that the Lightning Flat country has an unusually prosperous future,” Yeoman predicted in his first publication of the Flash. “These miles and miles of fertile plains have proven their productiveness without a shadow

of a doubt … In addition to the agricultural possibilities there are the mineral resources. Oil prospects are of the best and unlimited coal deposits can be found adjacent to this locality.”

Other businesses were also starting up. A grocery store was built with a gasohol pump out front. A general store was opened.

A stage service provided round trips twice a week to Rockypoint, eight miles to the southeast. Plans were made for a restaurant and a hotel. Later that month Yeoman reported that a flour mill was planned to be built and “ready for operation in time so the ranchmen of this locality will not be compelled to their wheat out of the country next fall.”

“We have started the ball rolling and many things are going to happen at Lightning Flat within the next few years,” the Flash announced. “Without a doubt Lightning Flat will become the business center of Crook County ... Watch Lightning Flat grow!” Yeoman was nothing if not a good promoter.

He announced in an advertisement: “There’s an excellent opportunity for a Doctor, Bank, Drug Store, Blacksmith Shop, Lodging House, Garage, or Creamery at Lightning Flat – the coming metropolis of Crook County.”

The Flash kept the farming community informed, not only of news and happenings in Lightning Flat, but of the surrounding area as well. Rockypoint, Ridge, Swartz Divide, Ellendale, Goldie, Stroner, Oshoto and New Haven all had sections devoted to reporting the news, such as it was, of their respective communities, on the first and last pages of Yeoman’s weekly paper. The six inner pages were devoted to news from around the world and nation, as well as feature articles and short stories. Ever present on the front page was at least one advertisement to promote the community of Lightning Flat.

Businesses continued to establish themselves, not only in Lightning Flat, but in Rockypoint and Ridge as well. To make the future look even brighter, the recent drought that began in 1918 looked to be over and higher than average rainfall in 1922 provided a

bumper crop. The prediction of Lightning Flat becoming the “business center of Crook County” – or a stable farming community with good prospects at the very least – was assured.

And yet …

Just as the cattle boom of the 1880s, the sheep boom of the early 1900s, and the oil boom that began in the 1890s, the dryland farming craze attracted a sizable number of enthusiastic participants who, as it turned out, didn’t have the slightest idea what they were doing. And, unfortunately for them, dryland farming is a very unforgiving business.

Periods of drought and crop failures due to natural disasters such as prairie fires and hail storms continued to plague western farmers throughout the 1920s. By 1922, when the communities of Lightning Flat, Rockypoint and Ridge were just getting started, hundreds of dryland farmers had already given up and moved on, with hundreds and hundreds more to follow. Although the principle of strip farming was known and utilized by knowledgeable farmers, it was not widely practiced in the 1920s. Incessant drought conditions kept the fallow ground from storing the much needed moisture and nutrients needed to grow adequate crops when planted. Poor yields and the resulting poor market prices, coupled with poor farming practices set the stage for one big disaster to wipe out all but the most resilient farmer. The drylanders got not one, but two such disasters.

Beginning sometime in the mid to late 1920s and continuing for much of the 1930s most of the Midwestern United States were hit with a plague of grasshoppers and the catastrophic dust storms that became known as the

Dust Bowl Era. Northeast Wyoming was not spared either of these two disasters, although the grasshoppers probably caused more damage to the region’s dryland farms. By 1927, Lightning Flat’s heyday had come and gone.

Although he continued to stay on in Lightning Flat in his capacity of a land commission agent, Paul Yeoman closed the doors on the Flash for good in 1927. In 1934, the Taylor Grazing Act put an end to homesteading, but most of the drylanders were already gone by then. Paul Yeoman had no more reason to stay in his adopted home town. In 1936, Ethel Yeoman resigned as postmaster of Lightning Flat and the couple moved

away. The last remaining commercial enterprise in town also closed its doors.

Grace Scott, the original resident of Lightning Flat, kept the post office going for about a year but eventually closed it up as well.

Although Yeoman had accurately assessed the vast natural resources of the area, Lightning Flat did not survive long enough to see his prediction about oil drilling come true in the 1960s. All that remains is Grace Scott’s abandoned house. Once an impressive two-story farm house, it is now a decaying ghost, sitting alone and desolate on the prairie. Not even a marker commemorates what Yeoman called the “coming metropolis of Crook County.”

Carpet ress ExpDIRECT

The Cl os Thing est Whole To sale!

LLC

Tile, Vinyl, Laminate and Carpet Will meet or beat any advertisers price!

1211 South Douglas Hwy • M-F: 9-5:30, Sat: 11-4 us online at: carpetexpressdirect.com 307-257-4205 Visit

Find the Solution on Page 13

The Powder River Country Column is sponsored by:

· Auto · Preferred · SR22’s · Home · Renters · Life · Health

Elizabeth Jones Agency 1001 S. Douglas Hwy., Suite 184 Gillette, WY 82716 Office (307) 682-6520 Fax (307) 682-3536

Elizabeth (Betsy) Jones, Agent CPIW, DAE, LUTCF

www.farmersunioninsurance.com/ejones ejones@vcn.com

“If you are as happy in entering the White House as I shall feel on returning to Wheatland, you are a happy man indeed.”

- James Buchanan

$5,000.00

1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup ½ C. Milk

On the Purchase of Your 1st Home With This Coupon

½ C. Parmesan Cheese Pepper Bring a pot of water to a boil then add the linguine.

During the last few min-

Weekly Weather Forecast Wednesday,

Thursday,

Friday,

Saturday,

Sunday,

Monday,

Tuesday,

Wednesday,

April 15

April 16

April 17

April 18

April 19

April 20

April 21

April 22

39/29

50/31

64/39

66/36

49/31

53/31

59/35

62/36

Precipitation: 80%

Precipitation: 20%

Precipitation: 60%

Precipitation: 10%

Weekly Weather Forecast Sponsored by

Precipitation: 0%

Precipitation: 0%

Precipitation: 0%

Precipitation: 10%

Campbell County Observer

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Page 7

Opinion Weekly Weigh-In

“Don’t be Silent on the Day of Silence”

By Trinity Lewis - Lewis Media Consulting

Freedom and Respect

By Glenn Woods

Glenn Woods is a newspaper columnist and Radio Talk Show Host.

You can find him back on the air LIVE on 103.1 FM or 1450 AM. Can’t listen right away or not in the signal range?

Go to BoldRepublic.com to watch the show live or listen after!

he shouting matching continues. Should a Christian bakery owner be forced to bake a cake for a same sex wedding. You can hear the noise every time you tune into any TV News Network.

But what I don’t often hear in this debate is the most important word in this entire debate --- RESPECT! If you want to live as a free person in a free country then you are going to have to understand that there will be people who live lifestyles that you disagree with. There is no way around it. Those nations that force everyone to think the same and live the same are not free nations.

So here is, in my opinion, the answer to the wedding cake issue.

If you want donuts covered in bacon bits do not go to the bakery owned by the Muslim baker. The very request would be offensive

to him. Show some respect for his beliefs, even if you do not agree with them. Go up the road to the baker that does not have a problem with bacon.

Don’t ever go into a Kosher deli asking for a ham sandwich, for the same reason. You should have no problem finding a deli that serves ham.

A same sex couple should understand why the Christian catering company cannot cater their wedding. There are plenty of others out there that would have no problem serving at the wedding.

But remember, respect is a twoway street.

The Muslim baker should have no problem recommending a bakery that will make bacon covered donuts.

The Kosher deli should be willing

to give the address of a non-Kosher deli.

The Christian caterer should be willing to provide a name (or two) of companies willing to cater the same sex couples wedding.

No one should be forced to agree with the lifestyles or opinions of another. But in order to get along and live together we are just going to have to understand what living in a free county means.

In a free country, people are allowed to live the lifestyles they choose to. Freedom means no one is forced to believe anything. Freedom means that no one is forced to do something that is outside of their own moral sensibilities.

There is no such thing as freedom by force. There is no such thing as living in a free country without respect for those you disagree with.

s I sit here on my Sunday afternoon and look at my week’s schedule I’m not extremely overwhelmed. I was gone last week at the Wyoming FFA Convention so I do have some catch up work to do and two new major projects to begin. I have a meeting Tuesday at the center in Spearfish where I volunteer and one with another group on Wednesday, Thursday will be filled with an afternoon board meeting and hopefully I’ll be well into those new projects. Friday, April 17th…well, like most of my Fridays it is a blank sheet of paper right now. I like to try to keep my Fridays open so that I can put everything I didn’t get done during the week, or new and unforeseen projects on those days. April 17th.

I don’t have any family birthday parties/weddings/ social engagements to attend. April 17th.

Are you aware of the Gay, Lesbian & Straight

Education Network’s (GLSEN) Day of Silence, this year taking place on April 17th? The GLSEN website describes the day: “Silence can create change! That’s why every year hundreds of thousands of students across the world take a vow of silence on a Friday in April.

This quiet but powerful, student-led action raises awareness about the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and discrimination.

Anyone can organize a Day of Silence activity or event, and it can be a powerful way to band together and take a stand. Learn more about how to register, organize, what your rights are, and what to do if those rights aren’t being respected.

Strength in numbers. Solidarity in silence.”

This Friday participating students will wear prohomosexuality clothing, buttons and stickers and refuse talking to teachers, classmates, etc. to

concentrate and take over their school campus for the entire day. Numerous government high schools in all 50 states will be allowing this propaganda throughout the day. Some are organizing a walk out and others are simply keeping their kids at home.

If your school is planning to participate in April 17th’s activities I encourage you not to be silent. I encourage you to call your school and let them know that your child doesn’t need to be exposed to that sort of indoctrination.

It isn’t ironic that youth are able to be exposed to homosexuality, Muslim prayers, anti-American

801 Carlisle • 682-9451

FRE

C

ds l Foo Loca d Beef e s sF Gras aft Horse r and D bsite

Call

www.EZRo (Have your own opinion on the issue?

Write r we to ou Come for all ourducts ro us a letter to the editor at: 1001 S. Douglas le b a p anch avail g-R Se Rockin ww.EZ at: Hwy B-6 Gillette, WY 82716 or email wone locally-p loca ed by Own unty R CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com)www.Wyo o bell C p Cam

m

nch.co

ing-Ra ZRock www.E

“Though it has not been diagnosed, laziness is a disease that is becoming a plague in America as fast as state and federal assistance is driving up the debt, and there is no cure yet discovered.”

-Nicholas De Laat

Surplus Unlimited

texts and nothing proChristianity it is all part of a well-orchestrated plan.

The lie is being told that the Day of Silence is an “anti-bullying” effort. If the bullying of everyone were being diminished by this – liberals and conservatives alike – that would be one thing. The real message is “You must tolerate my actions and not take a stand or I don’t even need to acknowledge your existence, even if you are in authority om anch.c over me.”www.EZRocking-R I beg you to dig into this.

It is happening in schools near you IN SOUTH DA-Fre KOTA AND WYOMING. Don’t be silent – take a stand!

FRESH RAW MILK Free information on

Cow Shares

Call 682-4808

ds l Foo Loca d Beef e s sF Gras aft Horse r and D bsite

www.EZRocking-Ranch.com e

rw to ou Come for all ourducts. ro le b a p anch.com avail ing-R ZRock .E w w w

See our other locally-produced foods at local her. c ed by Own unty Ran o bell C p m www.WyomingGrassFed.com Ca

We Lo Fres ve h Milk

FRESH RAW MILK Free information on

Cow Shares Call 682-4808

www.EZRocking-Ranch.com .com -Ranch ing ZRock

www.E

See our other locally-produced foods at www.WyomingGrassFed.com Bob Rohan is a cartoonist in Houston, Texas and has been drawing “Buffalo Gals” since 1995.

He was awarded “Best Cowboy Cartoonist” in 2009 by The Academy of Western Artists Will Rogers Awards out of Gene Autry, Oklahoma. ods al Fo Loc Beef s s Fed Gras aft Horse r and D it s e

r web to ou Come for all ourducts. ro le ab p anch.com avail g-R Rockin Z .E w ww

local her. c ed by Own unty Ran ell Co b p Cam

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Page 8

Campbell County Observer

Government Vice President Cheney on the Collapse of the Obama Foreign Policy Submitted by Alliance for a Strong America Below is the partial transcript of “The Hugh Hewitt Show” on April 8, 2015.

--HH: I want to begin with an overview. I’ve got a lot to ask you about. The overview, though, is I think this is the foreign policy equivalent of a bridge collapse, or maybe many bridges collapsing in Iraq, al-Shabaab in Somalia, attacks in Kenya, Boko Haram in Nigeria, there were new abductions today, the Taliban attacked the Karachi Airport, killed 18 people. And now we’ve got Iraq falling apart. Am I not correct that this may be the low point of American foreign policy post-the disillusion of the Soviet Union, or at least since 9/11?

DC: Well, certainly since 9/11.

Of course, we got hit here at home on 9/11, the worst attack on the homeland ever. But no, the thing that’s striking about it, and everybody’s sort of been focused in on Iraq, is how widespread this problem is. And one of the things I’ve always been amazed by is the extent to which this administration has gone out of its way to claim the problem was solved because they got bin Laden, or they keep talking about al Qaeda’s been decimated, the only thing left is Zawahiri, and he’s on his last legs kind of thing, when in reality, both from a factual standpoint as well as the anecdotal stuff you’ve just cited, it’s a bigger problem than ever. I don’t know if you saw the Rand study that came out here a couple of weeks ago that said in the four year period of time there had been a 58% increase

in the number of al Qaeda type organizations out there, Salafi jihadist organizations. 58% in only four years, and a doubling of the number of people, an estimate, obviously, doubling of the number of people that are involved in these organizations. And they’re all like al Qaeda in terms of their basic outlook, their goals and objectives and so forth. And the administration has been wandering around saying that we don’t have a terrorist problem. HH: I was listening earlier today when you and Liz Cheney were on with Rush. And she pointed out that ISIS is now the richest terrorist organization in history. And earlier today, the Wall Street Journal noted they’ve taken control, or almost control, of the military airport near Tal Afar. Do you have any idea, Mr. Vice President, what sort of assets they are gaining control of and whether or not they have the sophistication to deploy them? Because surely Jerusalem’s getting nervous, if not Baghdad.

--HH: Now Mr. Vice President, that sort of thing is vital to understanding what happened. But it is very rarely reported, just as it’s very rarely reported that as an effect of the Iraqi invasion, Libya gave up its weapons of mass destruction program, thank God, before that country fell apart. I don’t know how the country ever figures out how to conduct a long term foreign policy if the narrative is always being shaped by a media that is a participant on one side.

DC: No, that’s a problem. It’s

also…emphasizes how important leadership is. And you know, when you have to commit troops, send military forces in harm’s way, it’s one of the toughest decisions that any president ever makes. I’ve worked closed enough with three of them to watch them actually have to do that. As Secretary of Defense, of course, I had to actually execute the order for Desert Storm, sign every single deployment order before we sent any units overseas. And I understand the burden, and I’ve shared it, to some extent, although the president obviously is the ultimate authority here. But the key is to get the American people to support difficult things. And military action and wars are always very difficult.

And you need strong leadership, somebody who will stand up and say this is what we’re going to do, and this is why we’re going to do it. And of course, what Barack Obama has been standing up doing, saying is we’re getting out of the Middle East. We’ve gone to zero now in Iraq. He announced just a couple of weeks ago that he’s going to go to zero in Afghanistan in 2016. That makes absolutely no sense at all.

In fact, you’re almost implementing Osama bin Laden’s desires.

That’s why he attacked us on 9/11. He said it was because he wanted to drive us out of the region. Obama is in fact taking us in that direction. And one of the results of that, of course, is with a big vacuum there, we’ve now seen a move by radical elements of jihadis in greater numbers than ever before, over a wider area of terrain than ever before..

--HH: Well, there was a lot of part of it. One, that I don’t know that Senator Paul truly grasps the nature of the Iranian regime back to 1978, but the idea that Dick Cheney Republicans are interventionists, and Rand Paul Republicans are neo-isolationists.

DC: Well, I would certainly agree that Rand Paul, Senator Paul, seems to operate as an isolationist, and I’m clearly not one. I mean, we’re on opposite sides on that issue. My concern, one of my main concerns back when we did Iraq in ’03 was in fact the problem of terrorists armed with weapons of mass destruction. And we had an enormous amount of intelligence going back to the Clinton years. I remember the first intel brief I received after the election in 2000, I believe, was about Iraq and WMD. And there were 27 months after that of continuous reporting about Iraq and WMD. And so that was a legitimate concern for us. It turned out once we got in there that some of the intelligence was wrong, but it still was of great concern, and is of even greater concern now, in my view, if you look at what happened at Karachi here just recently, you mentioned the raid on the airport.

And of course, the Pakistanis have somewhere between 50 and 100 nuclear weapons. If there’s a place now, if you look at that part of the world, where you could get linkage between terrorists on the one hand, and nuclear weapons on the other, Pakistan comes immediately to mind. And they’ve got a large group of terrorists living inside their country.

Where is this picture taken?

By James Phillip Grabrick

Find the answer on Page 13

What’s Going On? Community AVA

• Homeschool Art Wed, April 15, 2:30pm – 4:00pm Pottery Planet Wed, April 15, 4pm – 5pm • Creative Canvas Thu, April 16, 4pm – 5p • Little Tikes Fri, April 17, 10am – 11am Uncorked Featuring JB King Fri, April 17, 7pm – 9pm • Dolly and Me Sun, April 19, 1pm – 3pm

SENIOR CENTER

• 13 9:30-Walking, Yoga 11:00-Scarlet Belles 1:00 Pool & Darts** 1:00 Line Dancing • 14 Cloud Peak Energy Sponsored Dinner 9:30 Public Health 10:00-Oil Painting 10:00-Exercise Class 12:30 -Pinochle group 1:00 Yahtzee 1:00-Massage (by appt) • 15 9:00-First Gold Bus 9:00-Ceramics 9:30-Walking, Yoga 10:30-Chair Yoga 1:00-Cards 1:00 Computer Class** 1:00-Caregiver Support • 16 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Oil Painting 1:00 Bingo with Elvera 1:00 Computer Class 1:00 Foot Massage 1:00 Bridge Group • 17 9:00-Quilting, Ceramics 9:30-Walking, Yoga 10:00-Senior Singers 6:00 Carry-in dinner 7:00 Dance to Stacey and Orion Potter ft. Clover Potter.

JAKES TAVERN

• fri apr 17 BCA pool tourn • sat apr 18 BCA pool tourn • sun apr 19 BCA pool tourn

AMERICAN LEGION

• tues apr 14, 7pm, monthly meeting

CAMPLEX

• DEQ Storage Tank Operator Training April 14, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Energy Hall Conference Room • BNI Membership Growth Presentation April 16, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ Frontier Hall Lobby • Civil War Days April 16, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ CAM-PLEX Energy Hall • Powder Basin Equestrian Association Horse Show & Clinic April 17 - April 19 @ CAM-PLEX East Pavilion • Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly April 18, All Day @ CAMPLEX Equality Hall • 4-H Shooting Sports April 18, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ CAM-PLEX Barn 3 • Muscle Race & Rod Show April 18, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ CAM-PLEX Central Pavilion • Missoula Children’s Theater “Rapunzel” April 18, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater

WRIGHT LIBRARY

• WBL Family Bingo Night April 13, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Wright Branch Library • WBL Family Movie Night April 14, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Wright Branch Library • WBL Storytime April 15, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM @ Wright Branch Library Intended for preschoolers and their caregivers • WBL After-School Special April 15, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM @ Wright Branch Library • Cupcake Wars April 18, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Public Library

CAMPBELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

• Gillette Adult Hobby Gaming Group April 14, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Public Library Pioneer Room 1 • Family Movie Night

April 14, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Public Library • Poetry & Music Open Mic Night April 17, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Brothers Coffee • Cupcake Wars April 18, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ 2101 S 4-J Rd • CCPL Storytime Puppet Show April 14, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Public Library Children’s Department • CCPL Toddler Time Puppet Show April 15, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Public Library Children’s Department • CCPL Storytime Puppet Show April 15, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Public Library Children’s Department • CCPL Toddler Time Puppet Show April 16, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Public Library Children’s Department • CCPL Storytime Puppet Show April 16, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Public Library Children’s Department • CCPL Families & Jammies Puppet Show April 16, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Public Library Children’s Department • CCPL WiiPlay Saturday April 18, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Public Library Children’s Department • CCPL Family Game Day April 18, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ 2101 S. 4-J Road • CCPL Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club April 13, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Public Library Computer Lab • CCPL Teen Card Club April 14, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Public Library Computer Lab • CCPL Teen Minecraft/ Robotics Club April 15, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Public Library Computer Lab • CCPL Teen Advisory Board Meeting April 15, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Public Library Teen Room • CCPL Teen Anime Club April 16, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Public Library Computer Lab

Government • CCPL Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club April 18, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Public Library Computer Lab • CCPL Teen Open-Play Gaming April 18, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Public Library Teen Room

PAINT YOUR CANVAS

• April 1st onward, Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 Krafty kiddos • Mondays Mosaic Mondays 1:00-3:00 Kids Mosaics 4:00-5:00 Mosaic Mondays 6:30-8:30 Crochet Class 6:30-8:30 Open Studio in Studio A 10:00-4:00 • Tuesdays Fused Glass Classes 1:00-3:00 Kids Fused Glass 4:00-5:00 Fused Glass Class 6:308:30 Tole Painting Class 6:00-9:00 Open Studio in Studio A 10:00-4:00 • Wednesdays Open Studio 1:00-3:00 Painting Class 1:00-3:00 After School Painting 4:00-5:00 Open Studio in Studio B 10:00-4:00 • Thursdays Painting Class 1:00-3:00 Teen Art 4-5:30 Kids Open Studio And Kids Crafts All at 4:00-5:00 Open Studio in Studio A 10:00-2:00 • Fridays Painting Class 2:00-4:00 Painting Class 6:30-8:30 Mixed Media Class 6:00-9:00 Open Studio in Studio B 10:00-4:00 • Saturdays Parent and Child Class 10:00-11:00 Fused Glass 10-12:00 Painting Class or B-DAY Parties 2:00-4:00 Painting Class 6:30-8:30

WRIGHT WYOMING • Council Meeting Monday, April 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM Court Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM • Planning & Zoning Meeting Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM GILLETTE • Spring Cleanup All Residents Have Their Items to the Curb by April 13 at 7 a.m.

Date: 4/13/2015 7:00 AM • Campbell County Joint Powers Fire Board Special Meeting Date: 4/13/2015 6:00 PM Location: Fire Department’s Community Room, Station 1 • City Council/Employee Coffee Date: 4/14/2015 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Location: City West Breakroom • City Council/Employee Coffee Date: 4/14/2015 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Location: City Hall Breakroom • Board of Examiners Date: 4/14/2015 12:30 PM Location: Council Chambers, 1st Floor • City Council Special Meeting Date: 4/14/2015 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Council Chambers • Planning Commission Meeting Date: 4/14/2015 7:00 PM Location: Council Chambers • Public Works & Utilities Advisory Committee Date: 4/15/2015 5:30 PM Location: Engineering Conference Room, 2nd Floor of City Hall • NEWY Municipal Leaders Regional Meeting Date: 4/18/2015 8:00 AM Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room

Gillette College…the Bridge to Your Future.

NOW ENROLLING

welders, diesel techs, teachers, nurses and anything else you want to become!

REGISTER NOW for fall classes.

Contact our Admissions Office today to get started…

686-0254, ext. 1000 • www.gillettecollege.org 300 West Sinclair Gillette, WY 82718

Gillette College

www.gillettecollege.org

(307) 686-0254 (888) 544-5538

Campbell County Observer

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Page 9

Brian Boner Sworn-In to Represent Senate District 02

Government The Federalist 54 The Apportionment of Members Among the States Hamilton or Madison from the New York Packet - Tuesday, February 12, 1788 o the People of the State of New York: THE next view which I shall take of the House of Representatives relates to the appointment of its members to the several States which is to be determined by the same rule with that of direct taxes.

It is not contended that the number of people in each State ought not to be the standard for regulating the proportion of those who are to represent the people of each State. The establishment of the same rule for the appointment of taxes, will probably be as little contested; though the rule itself in this case, is by no means founded on the same principle.

In the former case, the rule is understood to refer to the personal rights of the people, with which it has a natural and universal connection. In the latter, it has reference to the proportion of wealth, of which it is in no case a precise measure, and in ordinary cases a very unfit one. But notwithstanding the imperfection of the rule as applied to the relative wealth and contributions of the States, it is evidently the least objectionable among the practicable rules, and had too recently obtained the general sanction of America, not to have found a ready preference with the convention. All this is admitted, it will perhaps be said; but does it follow, from an admission of numbers for the measure of representation, or of slaves combined with free citizens as a ratio of taxation, that slaves ought to be included in the numerical rule of representation? Slaves are considered as property, not as persons.

They ought therefore to be comprehended in estimates of taxation which are founded on property, and to be excluded from representation which is regulated by a census of persons. This is the objection, as I understand it, stated in its full force. I shall be equally candid in stating the reasoning which may be offered on the opposite side. ``We subscribe to the doctrine,’’ might one of our Southern brethren observe, ``that representation relates more immediately to persons, and taxation more immediately to property, and we join in the application of this distinction to the case of our slaves. But we must deny the fact, that slaves are considered merely as property, and in no respect whatever as persons. The true state of the case is, that they partake of both these qualities: being considered by our laws, in some respects, as persons, and in other respects as property. In being compelled to labor, not for himself, but for a master; in being vendible by one master to another master; and in being subject at all times to be restrained in his liberty and chastised in his body, by the capricious will of another, the slave may appear to be degraded from the human rank, and classed with those irrational animals which fall under the legal denomination of property. In being protected, on the other hand, in his life and in his limbs, against the violence of all others, even the master of his labor and his liberty; and in being punishable himself for all violence committed against others, the slave is no less evidently regarded by the law as a member of the society, not as a part of the irrational creation; as a moral person, not as a mere article of property. The federal Constitution, therefore, decides with great propriety on the case of our slaves, when it views them in the mixed character of persons and of property. This is in fact their true character. It is the character bestowed on them by the laws under which they live; and it will not be denied, that these are the proper criterion; because it is only under the pretext that the laws have transformed the negroes into subjects of property, that a place is disputed them in the computation of numbers; and it is admitted, that if the laws were to restore the rights which have been taken away, the negroes could no longer be refused an equal share of representation with the other inhabitants. ``This question may be placed in another light. It is agreed on all sides, that numbers are the best scale of wealth and taxation, as they are the only proper scale of representation. Would the convention have been impartial or consistent, if they had rejected the slaves from the list of inhabitants, when the shares of representation were to be calculated, and inserted them on the lists when the tariff of contributions was to be adjusted? Could it be reasonably expected, that the Southern States would concur in a system, which considered their slaves in some degree as men, when burdens were to be imposed, but refused to consider them in the same light, when advantages were to be conferred? Might not some surprise also be expressed, that those who reproach the Southern States with the barbarous policy of considering as property a part of their human brethren, should themselves contend, that the government to which all the States are to be parties, ought to consider this unfortunate race more completely in the unnatural light of property, than the very laws of which they complain? ``It may be replied, perhaps, that slaves are not included in the estimate of representatives in any of the States possessing them. They neither vote themselves nor increase the votes of their masters. Upon what principle, then, ought they to be taken into the federal estimate of representation? In rejecting them altogether, the Constitution would, in this respect, have followed the very laws which have been appealed to as the proper guide. ``This objection is repelled by a single

abservation. It is a fundamental principle of the proposed Constitution, that as the aggregate number of representatives allotted to the several States is to be determined by a federal rule, founded on the aggregate number of inhabitants, so the right of choosing this allotted number in each State is to be exercised by such part of the inhabitants as the State itself may designate. The qualifications on which the right of suffrage depend are not, perhaps, the same in any two States. In some of the States the difference is very material. In every State, a certain proportion of inhabitants are deprived of this right by the constitution of the State, who will be included in the census by which the federal Constitution apportions the representatives. In this point of view the Southern States might retort the complaint, by insisting that the principle laid down by the convention required that no regard should be had to the policy of particular States towards their own inhabitants; and consequently, that the slaves, as inhabitants, should have been admitted into the census according to their full number, in like manner with other inhabitants, who, by the policy of other States, are not admitted to all the rights of citizens. A rigorous adherence, however, to this principle, is waived by those who would be gainers by it.

All that they ask is that equal moderation be shown on the other side. Let the case of the slaves be considered, as it is in truth, a peculiar one. Let the compromising expedient of the Constitution be mutually adopted, which regards them as inhabitants, but as debased by servitude below the equal level of free inhabitants, which regards the slave as divested of two fifths of the man. ``After all, may not another ground be taken on which this article of the Constitution will admit of a still more ready defense? We have hitherto proceeded on the idea that representation related to persons only, and not at all to property. But is it a just idea? Government is instituted no less for protection of the property, than of the persons, of individuals. The one as well as the other, therefore, may be considered as represented by those who are charged with the government. Upon this principle it is, that in several of the States, and particularly in the State of New York, one branch of the government is intended more especially to be the guardian of property, and personal character of the individual represenis accordingly elected by that part of the tative, rather than from any regard to the society which is most interested in this object extent of the district from which he comes. of government. In the federal Constitution, this ‘’Such is the reasoning which an advocate for policy does not prevail. The rights of property the Southern interests might employ on this are committed into the same hands with the subject; and although it may appear to be a personal rights. Some attention ought, little strained in some points, yet, on the therefore, to be paid to property in the choice whole, I must confess that it fully reconciles of those hands. ``For another reason, the me to the scale of representation which the votes allowed in the federal legislature to the convention have established. In one respect, people of each State, ought to bear some the establishment of a common measure for proportion to the comparative wealth of the representation and taxation will have a very States. States have not, like individuals, an salutary effect. As the accuracy of the census influence over each other, arising from to be obtained by the Congress will necessarsuperior advantages of fortune. If the law ily depend, in a considerable degree on the allows an opulent citizen but a single vote in disposition, if not on the co-operation, of the the choice of his representative, the respect States, it is of great importance that the States and consequence which he derives from his should feel as little bias as possible, to swell or fortunate situation very frequently guide the to reduce the amount of their numbers. Were votes of others to the objects of his choice; their share of representation alone to be and through this imperceptible channel the governed by this rule, they would have an rights of property are conveyed into the public interest in exaggerating their inhabitants. Were representation. A State possesses no such the rule to decide their share of taxation alone, influence over other States. It is not probable a contrary temptation would prevail. By that the richest State in the Confederacy will extending the rule to both objects, the States ever influence the choice of a single represenwill have opposite interests, which will control tative in any other State. Nor will the represenand balance each other, and produce the tatives of the larger and richer States possess requisite impartiality. any other advantage in the federal legislature, over the representatives of other States, than what may result from their superior number alone. As far, therefore, as their superior wealth and weight may justly entitle them to any advantage, it ought to be secured to them by a superior share of representation. The new Constitution is, in this respect, materially different from the existing Confederation, as well as from that of the United Netherlands, and other similar confederacies. In each of the latter, the efficacy of the federal resolutions depends on the subsequent and voluntary resolutions of the states composing the union.

Hence the states, though possessing an equal vote in the public councils, have an unequal influence, corresponding with the unequal importance of these subsequent and voluntary resolutions. Under the proposed Constitution, the federal acts will take effect without the necessary intervention of the individual States. They will depend merely on the majority of votes in the federal legislature, and consequently each vote, whether proceeding Every week, the Observer prints one article, from a larger or smaller State, or a State more or less wealthy or paragraph, or section of either the U.S. or State powerful, will have an equal weight Constitution for your information. and efficacy: in the same manner as United States Constitution, the votes individually given in a Amendment 15 - Race No Bar to Vote State legislature, by the representa1. The right of citizens of the United States to tives of unequal counties or other vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United districts, have each a precise States or by any State on account of race, color, or equality of value and effect; or if previous condition of servitude. there be any difference in the case, 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this it proceeds from the difference in the article by appropriate legislation.

Alexander Hamilton

Brian Boner of Douglas was sworn in as a member of the 63rd Wyoming Legislature on Friday in the Senate Chambers of the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne. Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice E. James Burke administered the oath of office and Sen. Phil Nicholas, President of the Wyoming Senate presided over the ceremony.

Sen. Boner was joined by members of the Wyoming Legislature, legislative staff, family members and friends at the brief

ceremony.

Following the administration of the oath of office from Justice Burke, President Nicholas and fellow legislators welcomed Boner to the Wyoming Legislature.

Boner addressed the well-wishers during the ceremony stating that he looked forward to serving the people of Wyoming.

“I look forward to helping Wyoming, helping to diversify our economy and making our communities stronger in this coming term that I am finishing

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC (CenturyLink) and Airus, Inc. (Airus), have made a contract filing for authority to enter into an Interconnection Agreement between CenturyLink and Airus, and requests Commission approval pursuant to the provisions of 47 U.S.C. § 252(e)(1) of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996.

Under 47 U.S.C. § 252(e)(2)(A)(i) and (ii), the Commission may reject a negotiated agreement, or any part of such agreement, if it finds (a) that the agreement, or any portion of it, discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, or (b) that the implementation of such an agreement, or portion of the agreement, is not consistent with the public interest, convenience and necessity.

This is not a complete description of the agreement. The agreement is on file with the Commission at its offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and may be inspected by any interested person during regular business hours.

If you wish to provide the Commission with a statement or other comment regarding this agreement, please do so in writing on or before May 8, 2015. Thereafter, the Commission will further review the agreement and any statements filed with respect thereto, and will decide its acceptability under the above criteria.

If you need additional information in this matter, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to them at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 700001614-TK-15 and/or Docket No. 70223-4-TK-15 when you call or write.

James Madison

Weekly Constitution Study

Brought to You by:

Auto • Home • Life • Business

Lyle L. Austin, LUTCF

Insurance Agent Austin Insurance Agency

out.” Boner said.

Boner was appointed by the Converse and Platte County Commissioners to serve the residents of Senate District 2 on March 19 and fill the vacant seat left by former Sen. Jim Anderson who resigned from the Legislature at the conclusion of the 2015 General Session.

President Nicholas will be making changes to the Senate’s Committee assignments in the coming weeks.

201 W Lakeway Rd, Ste 1002 Gillette, WY 82718 Bus: 307-686-5002 800-734-5004 Fax: 307686-2452 laustin@farmersagent.com

Find the Solution on Page 13

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Page 10

Campbell County Observer

Campbell County Observer

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Page 11

Kickin it in the Spring Spring Soccer started its season on Saturday.

Photos by Clint Burton

What’s Going On In Sports?

POWDER BASIN MOTOCROSS - apr 14, 7pm, Towers Inn lounge, meeting GILLETTE THUNDER SPEEDWAY - apr 18, test and tune car show at camplex GILLETTE ROUGHRIDERS - April 15 At Rapid City Central 4:00/6:00 - April 17 Vs. Douglas HS Rapid City (1-9 inning game) 6:30 pm - April 18-19 CHEYENNE SNOWBALL SERIES TBA RUSTLERS - April 18 GILLETTE SNOWBALL SERIES TBA PRONGHORNS CC - Friday, April 17, 2015 Sioux City Re-

lays 12pm City, IA

Sioux

EAGLES TRACK - 4/18/15 Sat. 8:30 Buffalo Clear Creek Invite Buffalo High School CAMELS BOYS SOCCER - Friday 4/17/15 3:00/5:00 Cheyenne East (JV/V) Gillette - Saturday 4/18/15 11:00/1:00 Cheyenne Central (JV/V) Gillette GIRLS SOCCER - Friday 4/17/15 4:00/6:00 Cheyenne East (JV/V) Cheyenne - Saturday 4/18/15 10:00/12:00 Cheyenne Central (JV/V) Cheyenne OUTDOOR TRACK - Saturday 4/18/15 9:30 a.m.

TrackO-Rama Rapid City, SD

“Approach the game with no preset agendas and you’ll probably come away surprised at your overall efforts.”

- Phil Jackson

$5,000.00

On the Purchase of Your 1st Home With This Coupon

Weekly Sports Trivia Question Who is credited with hitting ten of the longest home runs in MLB history?

Look on Page 13 for the answer

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Page 12

Campbell County Observer

Autos, Trucks and Vans ‘76 Electra-Glide would consider trade on Pan or Knuck if ya know of anyone, ‘81 sent it to LA-S&S, 11.5to1 and dual-plugged to run regular-gas, had burnout time at Hog-Jam! Ben 680.7464.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

*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, indepth 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.Full Time Flooring Installers wanted. Must have experience. Bring resumes in to Carpet Express Direct on Hwy. 59 next to the Prime Rib Restaurant.

DATA ENTRY POSITIONS - Will Train, Full & Part time Available, Flexible Schedules, Friendly work environment, Call (307) 685-6801

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) 2574441 to set up an interview.

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.

Help Wanted- Office/Clerical, PT Clerical Person needed from, MondayFriday, $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 @ Robert lewis Link ahead, Email: Robertlewis81@hotmail.com Professional flooring installers wanted. Edperience with carpet, tile, laminate, wood, and vinyl installation a plus. Looking for reliability, honesty, and good workmanship. Must have own tools, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Please respond with your contact information and skill set. We pay good rates, and we pay weekly. Email us at Sales@CarpetExpressDirect.com or call Amber at 307-257-4205 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.

Looking for CDL to work in North Dakota full time. Call 307-670-3629.

Transportation assistants NEEDED! Up to $25/hr. For a complete job description & application, please apply via e-mail: lori.delucia.hr@ rsithr.info

HD Supply - Excellent opportunity, great pay & benefits.WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE I – GILLETTE WY, Responsibilities include tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, fabrication, and transportation of goods. Apply at jobs.hdsupply.com Job #5144. Reference this ad when applying Buffalo Wild Wings is coming to town and we are hiring all positions for our grand opening on August 4, 2014. We are a full service sports bar where you can bring your entire family to have a fun and exciting time watching your favorite team, playing trivia and enjoying great food. We have a full menu featuring our famous wings with your choice of sauces, a full bar and 30 beers on tap. We have the best happy hour in town and 54 HDTV’s along with the best team members in town! Know what it is like to to be in a stadium on game day? Then you know what it’s like to work at Buffalo Wild Wings. It’s fun and fast paced. The money is good and BDUBS is a great place to work! Please apply on line @www.pleaseapplyonline.com/screaminhot We are Screamin’ Hot Wyoming LLC a franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Wonderful/Well Paid Job Opportunity ADMIN/ CUSTOMER CARE REP. NEEDED. Kindly contact: rickymoore44@outlook. com on how to proceed.

Wonderful/Well Paid Job Opportunity - ADMIN REP. NEEDED. Kindly contact: michealalex18@outlook. com on how to proceed.

Summer Job - Age 14 and up. Newspaper Subscription Sales. Pays $5.00 for every 6-month subscription sold and $10.00 for every year subscription sold. Perfect for summer money. Extra bonuses for 100 subscriptions sold (Pizza Party at Godfathers with friends/ family) and more. Email the Campbell County Observer at CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com Mac Tools, a division of Stanley Black & Decker Has an opening in Gillette for:Distributor/Route Sales Management -Full TrainingLearn more about taking the first step toward Becoming Your Own Boss with a Mac Tools Franchise! -No experience necessary -No Cold Calls -Initial inventory included -Routes with existing customers available in your local area -Well established brand with a long history -Hear about our top-notch training -Explore available financing options -Find out about our “no obligation” Discovery Day. Contact: Mac Tools, ab.hackim@ sbdinc.com, Cell: 541-3014496

Heavy Equipment/ Trailers 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

For Rent Office and Retail space for rent Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 1 bedroom travel trailer on lot. $675 month, all utilities included. $325 deposit. Call Marie; 303-916-7446 or James;406-221-6299 For Rent Single Bedroom House in Silver Hills 307680-8838. C2-12-4h Room for Rent. Nice Room for Rent for one responsible person. $480.00 per month.

689-9358.

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

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 307685-8066 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 307686-6488 (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.

Toys (ATV’s Boats, Etc.) 1981 Harley Davidson FXBSturgis, 1st dual-belt drive to commemorate Hill-Climb @ Sturgis, Jack-Pine Gypsies rally started in ‘41, 50th anniversary model. 12K on straight-up original paint, new Moetzler’s driven-by beefed Shovel, 102hp at wheel. Perfect in every aspect, serious inquiries only, loan is $15K and value of over 25K. Ben 680.7464, 3-other older bikes and this has to go to the right person!

2011 Polaris 500 - Green with Camo Hood, Has Winch. Recently added Top, Window, doors, gun rack, Windshield Wipers. Very good condition. 362 hours. $6,000. 307-217-0745 International Tractor 300 Utility For Sale. $2000 Artic Cat 4X4 2001For Sale. $2000 Call Bill 307 - 660 – 8563.

12’ Aluminum boat & trailer 1968 Model. $700.00 Firm.

303-775-0875 Chopper - Custom built frame, s&s engine, carb, etc. 80ci. Evolution engine.

Wide glide front end. Low. Torn apart down to frame.

Have all parts, could be built in two days with under $200.00. Asking $5,500 or best offer. Price:$5,500obo.

Contact: 307-670-2733 2013 Custom Harley Hardtail Bobber all new $9,500.

Marlins 685-4452 or 6858100 2010 Polaris 550 eps with less than 100 miles, books for $8,000. make and offer.

Call Steve Terry at 307-2992992 16ft Sea Nymph Fishing Boat, 50 hp outboard Merc, trolling motor, just serviced at wyoming marine $2,000 O.B. O 307-299-4662 or 307-622-0825

Guns for Sale 1903 Springfield. 30o6 Cal. U.S. Military. $700 obo.

Call (307) 682-7864

Services Homeowners and renters insurance for house, trailer, or apartments. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307682-6520 Let me clean for you - Holidays are around the corner and there is no time to clean for company. Let me give you a free estimate. Reasonable rates for residential or commercial. Call Cindy, 307-257-7948 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

$3,000 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 $6,000 OBO, 2003 F150 4x4 Extended Cab, Runs & Drives Great!,113,200 Miles, Roll-up Tongue Cover, New Battery/Starter, Extra winter tires w/rims, Compass & Outside temp gauge, Many new parts, 231-420-3495 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.

Two energetic women are looking for homes to clean.

Reasonable rates. If interested call (307) 299-4660 or (307) 257-4816

1993 Chrysler LHS for sale or trade. Needs tie-rod and alignment.

Runs good. $1,500.00 OBO. Email KevlarGrease@gmail.com

RV Winterization starting at $99.95 at YOUR house.

Call Randy at 307-6603091 (b3-40-tfnh)

1994 Plymouth Voyager for sale or trade. Runs/ looks great. 188,000 miles. $2,000.00 OBO. Email KevlarGrease@gmail.com

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 970556-5000 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 307660-7856 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 307-680-8457 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 307-6826520 Motorcycle and ATV insurance. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520

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

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.

97’ Chevy Long Box Extended Cab. ¾ Ton, selling for Parts. $1,000 OBO. 307-680-7431 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

Camping/ Fishing Camper spot for rent $300 per month in Silver Hills 307-680-8838 05’ 32 foot fifth wheel, Wildcat, sleeps 10, 1 slide, bunks, self contained, no generator 307-680-6625 Looking for a bumper pull camper that someone wants off of their property. I will remove it for free in the Campbell/Crook County areas. Would prefer a tandem axel longer than 10 ft. Call 307-299-1382 07’ Prowler 5th wheel.

2slides. 32ft with extras.

Call 307-672-8766 1994 Southwind by Fleetwood 34 foot Class A Coach Rear Engine Turbo Diesel Cummins, 230 HP, Motor Home in good condition.

180,000 miles on original Cummins Diesel 33H Engine. Three captain’s chairs including driver. Couch makes into a full bed. Full kitchen, stove with oven, microwave. Dining area.

Propane or electric refrigerator/freezer. Lots of storage. Rear bedroom with queen bed. Bathroom with shower. Dish portable satellite TV setup and small flatscreen TV goes with it.

Trailer receiver hitch. Lost my husband in December and don’t have any use for it. Would like to sell fast.

Make me an offer. 307 682 4808. sue.wallis52@gmail. com http://wyoming.craigslist.org/rvs/3965643910. html Minnows, crawlers, leeches, fishing tackle, boating and camping supplies. Fully furnished cabin rentals, 50 Amp Full Hookup RV sites 5 minutes from Keyhole Reservoir in Pine Haven.

Empire Guesthouse & RV Park 307-756-3454. www. empireguesthouse.com

Pets 2 AKC Registered male and female English Bulldogs free to a new good home, They have current shorts and play along with children and other animals. contact (billingsjeff151@yahoo. com) for more information.

Firewood Dry Split Firewood $175.00 a cord. Call Pat 605-6416334

Miscellaneous Have you heard the Buzz lately?

Bring your catch by the Empire Guesthouse for photographs which may be published in this newspaper with our fishing reports.

Along with that, the Guesthouse staff will be awarding monthly prizes for those that let us photograph them and their catch. It doesn’t have to be a trophy to enter and there will be special prizes for those 12 and under.

Carp shooters are also welcome to enter. Check with the Guesthouse for more details.

I buy gold/Silver Bars or coins. No jewelry. (307) 682-7684 What are you looking at?

Others could be looking at your ad for only $0.25 per word per week. Go to www.campbellcountyobserver.net ACE will reduce your appetite and give you energy. The natural way to lose weight. www.facebook.com/AcePill 660-2974

Merchandise 1939 HA Selmer Trumpet $750 OBO. 687-1087 40 pus Reminisce Magazines. Call; 307-689-5753 Percussion plus drum set.

New $550, asking $250.

Call: 605-360-2385.

36” Craftsman Tow Behind Universal Tiller, 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton Engine, New 2010 used 3 times $900 OBO, 686-6299 4- 17” Aluminum rims fits 6 bolt, Chevy or GMC $150; 4- 16” Aluminum Rims 5 bolt, fits Chevy or GMC $100; 2-18” Firestone tires 80% tread left $150. Call 307-622-0825 Large Underground Tank. 307-680-8838

Fuel

Large and Small Band Saws call for info. 307-680-8838 18v Dewalt tools - sawzall, hammer drill, one battery and one charger. $150 obo. call (307)299-1382 Exterior door with window, interior light fixtures, and computer supplies. E-mail Corsair115@yahoo.com “As the economy worsens, don’t rely on government...rely on us to sell or trade. $0.25 per word per week. Stop in or go to www.CampbellCountyObserver.net.

Blue Dual Reclining Sofa.

Good shape $100 Call 6802982. Can text photo if you like.

Spyder Semi-auto paint ball gun. cal..68 Special Edition.

Only used twice! New $300 For you $175 plus two canisters. Call 680-1302 If you are interested in purchasing Nutrient Rich Ranch Raised Beef grown locally, call 307-340-1108.

Great Jerky http://www.rberlinger.jerkydirect.com/ For sale: whirlpool refrigerator, brand new patio propane heater, still in box Cabela’s shower tent, large dining room dark blue/red rooster rug, 10” wet tile saw, treadmill. Call 682-6353.

Kojac series One, two and three dvd $65.00 $98 value 307 - 670 - 1887 Two place aluminum snowmobile trailer. $1,600. 307689-0202’

To place a classified ad, email us at Classifieds@CampbellCountyObserver.com Include name, phone, e-mail and physical address.

For more information go to www.campbellcountyobserver.net

Campbell County Observer

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Page 13

Solutions from this week

Child Care Nanny Needed applicants with an excellent child Care experience.Part time Mon -Fri 8:30-3pm no weekends.Car provided for work & personal use Pay starts at 350$. Send your cover letter via email sawana. liz210@gmail.com or Text me at 412-397-8291 Christian Daycare/PreSchool is now open. Oneon-one Pre-School and crafts. Group circle time, Spanish, songs, phonics, counting, American Sign Language, and more. PreSchool, Kindergarten and older school children welcome. An all Christian environment. Reasonable rates.

685-6610. (4.10x4) 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 fulltime 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

Business Opportunities Looking for investor in local business. Call for Details.

307-257-2306.

Free Tuition Tax Course - Earn Extra Income after taking course or start a new career. Flexible schedules!

Register Now! Courses start 9/15/14. Call 307-685-6801. *small fee for books and supplies Exciting career available Now! No weekends, holidays, or nights. Unlimited income potential. 20% commission plus gas allowance selling print advertising. Call Anne Peterson (advertising manager) at (307) 299-4662 or email AnnePeterson@ CampbellCountyObserver. com Get your doTerra essential oils at Health Corner 101, 500 O-R Drive Suite 4 or call 307-689-199

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.

To place a classified ad, email us at Classifieds@CampbellCountyObserver.com Include name, phone, e-mail and physical address.

For more information go to www.campbellcountyobserver.net

Homes for Sale 2010 Fairmont 16x80 mobile Home. 3 bed-2 bath.

Central Air, 10x10 deck, 500gl propane tank, and all utilities. Excellent condition. $30,000 OBO. Please call after 5pm. 605-209-7584.

FSBO 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car and 1 car garages detached, 2112 sq. ft. home, 7000 sq. ft. lot. $185,000.

Call 307-622-2201 Home For Sale By Owner.

Great Horse Property for sale, in Buffalo Wyoming.

11.5 acres with three bedroom, 3 bath home with 2 car attached garage, afull length covered redwood deck and walk out basement, irrigated pastures, bite corrals, Cleary Barn, and much more.Call 307684-5844 after 5p.m. for appointment

Looking for Rent/Lease Looking for Rent/lease.

1,500 square foot minimum warehouse space for my expanding businesses..

Call Chris at 670-1830 if you have space available.

Personals “Christian Dating over 40.

Established 1989! Free Singles Package 1-888406-2076”

Crossword Puzzle Sponsored By:

Weekly Sports Trivia Answer Who is credited with hitting ten of the longest home runs in MLB history?

Mickey Mantle

Ten of the home runs Mantle hit over the course of a decade (1953-1963) were estimated between 530 and 734 feet.

Mickey said “the hardest ball I ever hit” came in the 11th inning on May 22, 1963 at Yankee Stadium. Leading off in the bottom of the 11th, with the score tied 7-7, A’s pitcher Bill Fischer tried to blow a fastball past Mickey.

Mickey stepped into it and, with perfect timing, met the ball with the sweet spot of his bat, walloping it with everything he had. The sound of the bat colliding with the ball was likened to a cannon shot.

The players on both benches jumped to their feet.

Yogi Berra shouted, “That’s it!” The ball rose in a majestic laser-like drive, rocketing into the night toward the farthest confines of Yankee Stadium. The question was never whether it was a home run or not. The question was whether this was going to be the first ball to be hit out of Yankee Stadium.

That it had the height and distance was obvious.

But would it clear the façade, the decoration on the front side of the roof above the third deck in rightfield? “I usually didn’t care how far the ball went so long as it was a home run. But this time I thought, ‘This ball could go out of Yankee Stadium!’”

Just as the ball was about to leave the park, it struck the façade mere inches from the top with such ferocity that it bounced all the way back to the infield. That it won the game was an afterthought.

Mickey just missed making history. It was the closest a ball has ever come to going out of Yankee Stadium in a regular season game.

Submitted by James Phillip Grabrick

Where is this picture answer

Joke of the week

On Gurley Ave. just before the overpass, a shed being built by John Wiltbank.

“Stealable Quotes”

• Suburbs are areas where they cut down trees and then name the streets after them.

• You can’t have everything, where would you put it?

• I’d like to help you out. Which way did you come in?

• It may be your sole purpose in life to serve as a warning to others.

• Strangers have the best candy.

• Humpty-Dumpty was pushed!

•Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you’ll be a mile from them, and you’ll have their shoes.

• There are 3 kinds of people: those who can count & those who can’t.

• Earth is the insane Asylum for the universe.

• Out of my mind. Back in five minutes.

• If at first you DO succeed, try not to look astonished!

• If I want your opinion, I’ll ask you to fill out the necessary forms.

• Keep smiling - it makes everyone wonder what you’re up to.

• Never drink water - if it can rust iron, imagine what it can do to your stomach.

• There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel…just hope it’s NOT a train!

• I’m not littering… I’m donating to the earth.

• If it doesn’t fit, force it; if it breaks, it needed replacement anyway.

• If you dont like the way I drive, get off the sidewalk!

• Chaos, panic, pandemonium - my work here is done.

• If it weren’t for Edison, we’d be watching TV by candlelight.

Joke of the Week provided by

Swede’s Specialties 307-686-0588

For all your beer/wine making equipment

Weekly Trivia Answer

Everyone knows the Mississippi is the longest U.S. river.

What is the shortest?

The D River

The D River is a river in Lincoln City, Oregon, United States. The once-nameless river, known as the “shortest river in the world” was listed in the Guinness World Records as the world’s shortest river at 440 feet (130 m). This title was lost in 1989 when Guinness named the Roe River in Montana as the world’s shortest. Attempting to reclaim the title, the people of Lincoln City submitted a new measurement to Guinness of about 120 feet (37 m) marked at “extreme high tide”. Starting in 2006, the Guinness Book of World Records did not list a category for shortest river.

The river had been known by several names, including simply “the outlet”, and earned its short name in a contest.

Contact Us to Enroll!

307-686-1392 510 Wall Street Ct • Gillette, WY www.hcsgillette.org

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 • Page 14

Campbell County Observer

Photos by Clint Burton

Ian Durgin (above) beats back a pick off move and Drayson Hladky (left) tracks down a high foul ball.

Make Way for the Boys of Summer

By Clint Burton he Gillette Roughriders open the 2015 season with two huge wins over Rapid City Stevens Raiders. The Riders won the first of two games 13-3. Hunter Sylte took the mound in his first start of the year. Josh Hughes, Jarran Arbach, Ian Durgin, Kyler Stark, and Dillon Buckmeier

all had a multi-hit game.

The Rider finished the nightcap with a 12-1 victory over the Raiders. Kolter Langdon and Josh Kuhbacher combined to throw a 3-hitter.

Drayson Hladky had two hits and Josh Hughes ended the twin-bill with four hits on the night.

Gillette College signed two Lady Camel basketball players: #3 Maddi Hinshaw (above) and #14 Taylor Deaton (right).

Photos by Mike Holzer - Does your child play sports? Look for their photo at www.camelsports.net