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Hair Today Gone Tomorrow By Clint Burton he Campbell County Fair gets off to a ROCKY start, but not in a bad way. The Fair Board brought in 1980’s Arena Rock tribute band Hairball. This concert not only opened the door to a whole new age group of fans, but also allowed those of us who lived the eighties to step back and remember what it was like to rock out when we had the hair to do it. These guys had it all - lights, smoke, ﬁre, pyrotechnics, CO2 jets, confetti canons, and one major drum kit. I was really glad to see that Hairball not only looked and played the part of a lot of the 1980’s hair bands, but they also sounded like the rock gods themselves. The band played hits made famous from groups like Van Halen, Poison, Motley Crue, Journey, Kiss, Aerosmith, Queen and the Prince of Darkness himself Ozzy. I hope everyone who went to the show had a great time and your ears aren’t ringing too bad. For those of you that aren’t old enough to remember what it was like to fork out 15 to 20 buck to dress up like, and see your favorite band tear it up, now you know what it was like. Maybe your parents aren’t so lame after all. They did know how to rock it out and have a good time. Yes, enjoy your hair, because what you have today will probably be gone tomorrow. Have a great time at this year’s fair be sure to support you local 4H and FFA kids and catch the trade show, rodeo, pig wrestling, tractor pulls, demolition derby and go out a see some other guys get rocked in a different way with the Knights of Valour (jousting tournament). I want to thank Fair Coordinator Bobbi Jo Heald and the Campbell County Fair Board for the access to all the fair events. Make sure, to catch a concert this summer and enjoy the music.

Veterans Assistance in Crook, Campbell and Weston Counties A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities in August. Brian Yeager is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. Yeager can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare.

His ofﬁce is staffed in Gillette, at 551 Running W. Drive, Suite 100, and he will also be available at the following locations: • Newcastle - Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, Department of Workforce Services, 22922 Highway 85, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m • Sundance - Aug. 5, Crook County Courthouse, 309 E. Cleveland St., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. During periods of inclement weather, please check with the staff

at the outreach locations to ensure the veterans service ofﬁcer will be available. Yeager, a former U.S. Marine, is available to meet with veterans and their families from Campbell, Crook and Weston counties in addition to the scheduled outreach. Please contact him at 307-696-5048 for more information, or to schedule an appointment.

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Hunting License Types What Does That Mean? yoming Game and Fish Department personnel receive numerous phone calls each year from hunters asking a similar question. That question centers around the difference between general and limited quota licenses for trophy and big game. The difference between these terms is this; a general license is a license that is valid in any hunt area in which licenses have not been totally limited in number, while a limited quota license is a license that is valid in a speciﬁc hunt area or hunt areas and is limited in number. Limited quota licenses have further restrictions that are indicated by a license type. So then, what is a license type? The answer is, “Type means a limitation on a license in a particular hunt area for the sex of animal, the species of animal, the length of the season, the type of weapon, or a portion of the hunt area in which the license shall be valid.” When a license type is speciﬁed in the hunting regulations a number from 0 to 9 is used to identify the limitations on that license. Below is a list of License Type numbers and what that number means: Type 1 = antlered or any Type 2 = antlered or any Type 3 = antlered or any whitetailed deer (and could be used as another antlered or any for elk or

antelope) Type 4 = Full priced antlerless Type 5 = Full priced antlerless Type 6 = Reduced price doe/ fawn and cow/calf Type 7 = Reduced price doe/ fawn and cow/calf Type 8 = Reduced price doe/ fawn white-tailed deer (and could be used as another reduced price license for elk and antelope) Type 9 = Archery only Type 0 = Other specialty weapon (for example muzzleloader) Notice that some licenses are considered “antlerless” and some “doe/fawn” or “cow/calf”. The difference here is the price of the license and how many of that type of license a hunter can legally receive for each species for each hunting season. An “antlerless” license is a full price license and a “doe/fawn” or “cow/ calf” license is a reduced price license. A hunter can legally receive one or more full price license, depending on the species. In addition to the full price license a hunter can have one or more reduced price licenses per species. Hunters do not have to purchase a full price license for a species prior to purchasing reduced price licenses. One situation that Sheridan Regional Game Wardens encounter is hunters purchasing a Type 8 deer license for a hunt

area and then harvesting a mule deer doe or fawn. A Type 8 deer license is only valid for whitetailed does or fawns. Another situation game wardens come across in the Sheridan Region is deer hunters harvesting a doe or fawn on public lands with Type 6 licenses in deer Hunt Areas 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, and 33 where a Type 6 deer license is valid only on private lands. Hunters are encouraged to become familiar with the Wyoming Hunting Regulations for each species they are going to hunt and then obtain the license and type that will reflect where and what they are going to hunt. Regulations for all big game species as well as other species hunters may want to pursue are available at the Sheridan Regional Game and Fish office and all License Selling Agents as well as on the Game and Fish website at http:// wgfd.wyo.gov If, after going over the hunting regulations, hunters still have questions they should contact their local game warden or call the Sheridan Regional office at 307-672-7418 or, if calling from within Wyoming, 1-800-3319834.

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Construction Updates

Gillette Avenue

Due to work on 3rd Street west of Gillette Avenue, it is recommended that pedestrians be encouraged to use the alleys to access the businesses between 3rd Street and 4th Street on Gillette Avenue. Otherwise, pedestrians on the west wide of Gillette Avenue can expect to have to U-turn at 3rd Street back to the alley west of 4th Street to cross to the east side of Gillette Avenue.

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2nd Street/Emerson Avenue

The southern eastbound lane between Carey Avenue and Osborne Avenue, and Emerson Avenue from 2nd Street south approximately one half block will be closed from Thursday, July 24th through Wednesday, August 20th. This closure is for the demolition of a property and the removal of debris.

9th Street

9th Street from 4J Road to Gillette Avenue will be closed from Thursday, July 24th through Friday, August 8th. This closure is for milling, grading and paving a new surface, and it is part of the 2014 Pavement Management Project Schedule B. This project is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.

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Alley Closure

The alley between 11th Street and 12th Street from Ross Avenue to Dalbey Avenue will be closed from Friday, July 25th through Friday, August 8th for sewer main replacement as part of the 2013 Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement project.

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Gardener and Cheap may be Synonymous By Sandra Aberle

n the dictionary, the word “Synonymous” means identical, equal, or one and the same. A common thread I find in most gardeners is that they are, well, cheap! And I find that a good thing. Being cheap, frugal, a penny pincher makes for an excellent gardener. Please let me explain. A gardener loves a bargain; they will take a half dead plant that the nursery is throwing out and angelically rejoice when they restore it to health. They will save seeds, trade seeds, and even barter for seeds to get just the right plant. They can tell you about every plant in their yard, when they bought it, how much they paid for it and how it grows. The cheap gardener will use everything from broken terra cotta pots to typewriters to an old kitchen sink to plant flowers, vegetables, and succulents in. There simply is no end to the imagination of a cheap gardener. In the spring, the store shelves are lined with beautiful flowering perennials waltzing in the breeze. The average customer joins the dance as they slowly twirl while gently placing each plant into their shopping cart. The frugal gardener

will say to themselves, “I will wait until July, in July the flowers will be spent and I can collect those seeds and by then the perennial should be 50% off.” And so they are. Right now is the perfect time to buy perennials. With a little care and knowledge, you can have twice the amount of flowers at half the price. This is how I do it: I take the perennial (a plant that comes back year after year) and trim off any dead, dried, or broken stems or branches. Then I place the plant, in its pot, in a bucket of warm water in a shady spot in my yard for 24 hours. I dig a hole larger than the pot the plant is in and fill it with water, let it drain into the surrounding soil and fill it again. I then place a few handfuls of compost and a tablespoon of granular slow release fertilizer on top of the compost. The next day, I carefully take the plant out of the pot. As it is July the plant will probably be root bound which means there are just too many roots for the size of the pot it is in. I will cut any broken roots and then take a hair pick and slowly pull the roots apart, this will help the plant to get nutrients and water from

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the soil. If I can I will try to loosen up the potting soil around the plant also. The plant goes in the prepared hole and more compost or rich soil in placed around the plant. I water the plant again and push the soil tight around the plant so there are not air pockets. Then I mulch to keep the moisture in. I keep an eye on the plant though the heat of the summer so it doesn’t ever dry out and sometimes will even put up bamboo shade for the new plant if we are having a hot summer. The following spring I have a beautiful, half priced perennial filling my garden with its beauty. When it comes to gardens, the cheap gardener will even start vegetables and flowers from seeds, crazy as that may sound. They save the seeds from the biggest, best tasting vegetables of the season, so they don’t have to purchase seeds year after year and can trade the extra seeds with other gardeners. They will divide perennials in the fall and replant them to fill garden spots or give, trade, or sell them. They propagate plants in all kinds of ways so they can fill their yards to over flowing. Are you a cheap garden-

er? I confess, I am. I probably need a bumper sticker “The Frugal Plant Hoarder”! See you next week and good gardening.

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Plenty of Excitement for Buffalo Wild Wings Next week we will see the doors open for the ﬁrst time at the new Buffalo Wild Wings location in Gillette. Both Buffalo Wild Wings management and the public are excited for the big. Both the public and management are making plans for it to be a real celebration. “Monday August 4th is our grand opening the ﬁrst one hundred people in line are going to receive free wings for a year and it looks like we are already starting to get some people interested in doing some old fashion tail gating starting Sunday night. It’s going to be a lot of fun.” --- Hospitality Manager Katie Peace Peace said they are anticipating people to be al-

ready be lined up before midnight on August 3rd. Cherry Berry will treat everyone in line with free yogurt from 11:00 p.m. to midnight. Those who begin lining up on the 3rd may also see other beneﬁts. “I’ll be there to make sure everyone has a great time. I will even be giving out samples of our delicious hot wings throughout the night and maybe some other awesome items.”--Peace On August 4th at 9:00 a.m. there will be a live broadcast, with a live band beginning at 10:00 a.m. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m., with a 4:00 p.m. ribbon cutting. Peace said management for Buffalo Wild Wings is very excited

to open their doors in Gillette and show the public what they have to offer. “We specialize in over twenty two mouth-watering signature sauces and seasonings, with ﬂavors ranging from sweet barbeque to make your eyes water blazing. I’m excited to actually introduce one of our newest creations, the salted caramel barbeque. It’s made with our mouthwatering honey bee with yummy caramel and just a hint of sea salt.” You can check out the tail gating party on August 3rd or the grand opening August 4th at the Powder Basin Shopping Center across from Hastings.

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Wyoming Author Craig Johnson Returns n August 2, Wyoming author Craig Johnson will be back in Campbell County to help wrap up One Book Wyoming: Campbell County. He’ll speak and sign books at Wright Branch Library (WBL) at 12 p.m. and at Campbell County Public Library (CCPLS) at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served thanks to Pokey’s BBQ & Smokehouse and Boot Hill. The Wyoming State Library launched this ﬁrst One Book

Wyoming program in February featuring Craig Johnson’s novella Spirit of Steamboat. Johnson came to CCPL in February to launch One Book Wyoming: Campbell County and help library staff pass out 125 “read and pass along” copies of Spirit for sharing throughout Gillette and Wright. In June, Craig was back in Gillette to lead a Spirit book discussion at Prairie Fire Brewing. “This program has been a wonderful opportunity to create the feeling of a county-wide book

club, where residents of different ages and backgrounds read and discuss one book,” said Terri Lesley, CCPLS Director. “We are fortunate that Craig has been so generous with his time this past year. August 2 will be his third visit to Campbell County since February. We’ve hosted 100 patrons at each visit some of them old fans, some new. The combination of his great books and the hit A&E Longmire TV show has created loyal followers.” Johnson is the author of eight

novels in the Walt Longmire mystery series, which is the basis for the hit A&E TV drama, Longmire, starring Robert Taylor, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Katee Sackoff. The books are also hits and have garnered popular and critical acclaim. The Cold Dish was a Dilys Award ﬁnalist and the French edition won Le Prix du Polar Nouvel Observateur/BibliObs. Death Without Company, the Wyoming State Historical Association’s Book of the Year, won France’s Le Prix 813. Another

Man’s Moccasins was the Western Writers of America’s Spur Award winner and the Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers’ Book of the Year, and The Dark Horse, the ﬁfth in the series, was a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year. Junkyard Dogs won the Watson Award for a mystery novel with the best sidekick, and Hell Is Empty, selected by Library Journal as the Best Mystery of the Year, was a New York Times best seller, as was As the Crow Flies.

Whooping Cough Growing Wyoming Problem With continued growth in reported pertussis (whooping cough) cases this year, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging awareness of the disease and vaccination to help protect vulnerable residents, especially infants. Forty-three pertussis cases have been reported to WDH so far this year, compared to a total of 76 in 2013, 59 in 2012, 13 in 2011 and 14 in 2010. Actual case numbers are likely higher because many illnesses are not recognized as pertussis and others may not be reported. “Increased pertussis activity is something we watch closely,” said Dr. Wendy Braund, state health ofﬁcer and Public Health Division senior administrator with WDH. “Campbell County is of speciﬁc concern right now. We’ve seen several cases there recently, including some involving pregnant women or individuals linked with pregnancy-related settings.” Pertussis typically begins with

cold-like symptoms and perhaps a mild cough. Pertussis is often not suspected or diagnosed until a persistent cough with spasms sets in after one to two weeks. Infants and children can cough violently and rapidly with a loud “whooping” sound. The most severe danger is for babies. More than half of infants less than 1 year of age who become ill with pertussis must be hospitalized; in some cases it can be deadly. “We have been fortunate in Wyoming in recent years, but other states have seen large outbreaks with a number of infant deaths,” Braund said. Braund said the Tdap adolescent/ adult pertussis booster vaccine is important for those who spend time with new infants. “If you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant, you should talk to your doctor about a Tdap vaccine, which can help protect infants.” Babies can catch pertussis from a family member or other caregiver

who may not realize they have the disease. “It’s a good idea to make sure all people around your baby are vaccinated, including siblings, grandparents, other family members and childcare staff,” Braund said. Infants should also be kept away from individuals who have an illness characterized by coughing. Pertussis is considered a vaccinepreventable disease; about half of Wyoming’s cases this year involved children who had not been vaccinated or fully vaccinated. “We recommend residents stay up to date with their pertussis vaccines,” Braund said. “Those who still become ill with pertussis even after vaccination are less likely to have a severe infection.” Braund said pertussis is not always recognized by healthcare providers and families because it has not been especially common over the last several decades due to widespread immunizations.

Weekly Trivia Question Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman, who invented a type of milk can and a stacking garbage can in the 1890s, was quite famous, and most Americans of the time were familiar with her name and her work. Why?

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

Open Door Church 685-3337 111 E 2nd St Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 10am Wed. Worship 6:30pm www.gillette-church.com

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

Grace Bible Church 686-1516 4000 Collins E Rd Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:00 Worship 10:00am Evening Service 6:00 PM

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

Hope for the Heart Biker Church Meets at Calvary Community Church 631 Commercial Drive Gillette, WY Seventh-day Adventist Church 682-8465 901 Apricot St Gillette, WY Sabbath School: 09:30A Worship Service: 11:00A

Prairie Wind Unitarian Universalists 686-4812 10am 2nd & 4th Sun at Lakeway Learning Center

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

Vineyard Christian Fellowship 686-2485 585 Westside Dr Gillette, WY 9 am - Men’s Study/Fellowship, 10 am - Vineyard Cafe Opens (Coffees/ Pastries), 10:30 am - Worship and the Word, 6 pm - Various Activities First Baptist Church 682-4816 501 S Gillette Ave Gillette, WY Sun. 10:45am Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30am Mike Morrison Ministries 685-2272 2 W McKenzie Rd, 82716 Gillette, WY Tuesday night Bible Study 7:00 - 9:00 Saturday Night 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran 686-4080 1010 W Beaver Dr Gillette, WY Service 9am Antelope Valley Baptist Church 682-1602 2801 Antler Rd Gillette, WY First Assembly Of God-family 682-3308 601 Carey Ave Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:30 Sun. Worship 8am, 10:30am 6pm St Matthew’s Catholic Church 682-3319 1000 Butler Spaeth Rd Gillette, WY Sat 5:00pm Sun 9:00am & 11:00am Sun 5:00pm Spanish Mass

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christian Church 682-3316 100 E Flying Circle Dr Gillette, WY Sun 10:30am

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

St Francis on-the-Prairie 464-0028 357 Willowcreek Dr. Wright, WY 82732 Sun. 10am Wed. 5:30

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

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

Gillette Christian Center 686-6680 6201 Swanson Rd Gillette, WY Sun. 7am Men’s Bible Study 9:30 Coffee Café Sun. Worship 10am 11:15am

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

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

Roadway Alliance Church 687-7738 811 Hemlock Ave Gillette, WY Sun. Service: 10:15 am Living Rock Church “Life of the Rock” 670-1518 1001 S. Douglas Hwy Bld B Sun. Service 9am & 10:45am

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

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Proﬁtable Website Development

o you really understand how to plan and execute a successful web design project for your business? Join us online, Thursday, August 7 from 2-3:00 pm to learn how to vet prospective website designers and avoid costly mistakes. To register for this program, go to http://www.wyen.biz. Fee for this program is $15. Eric Spellmann, owner of Spellmann & Associates, a large website design and online marketing ﬁrm located in Amarillo, TX, will present this program. Eric will discuss the importance of the interface between

your website design and your bottom line. You will learn how your online presence can generate qualiﬁed leads, sales, and support. A portion of the program will include a live analysis of several websites so participants can learn “what not to do.” For additional information about Spellmann & Associates, visit EricSpellmann.com. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Wyoming Entrepreneur is a business consulting group consisting

of the Wyoming Small Business Development Center, Wyoming Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and the Wyoming Market Research Center. Our mission is to help Wyoming entrepreneurs succeed. Consulting and most market research services are free of charge to Wyoming residents. The SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Additional support is provided by the Wyoming Business Council, and the University of Wyoming.

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Receive 10 Free Colorado Blue Spruce Trees by Joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August Spruce up your landscape by joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August. Everyone who joins the nonproﬁt Arbor Day Foundation with a $10 donation will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees through the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting in each member’s area, which falls between October 15 and December 10. The

6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. “Colorado blue spruce trees provide homeowners with numerous beneﬁts,” said Matt Harris chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “They can be used as an energysaving windbreak, for privacy, as ornamental trees and even as living Christmas trees out in the yard. They truly provide year-round beauty for any landscape.”

New members of the Arbor Day Foundation will also receive The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care, and a subscription to Arbor Day, the Foundation’s bimonthly publication. To receive the free Colorado blue spruce trees, send a $10 membership contribution to: Ten Free Blue Spruces, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by August 31, 2014, or join online at arborday.org/august.

Arbuckle Lodge to Host “Meat and Greet” with Big Moe Cason

Arbuckle Lodge has announced a free “Meat & Greet” session with TV personality Big Moe Cason at the hotel at 1400 South Garner Lake Road in Gillette. Big Moe will be on hand beginning at 3pm on August 8 to greet fans, sign autographs, and talk about his legendary BBQ skills. Big Moe, a professional

pitmaster, competed in the second and third seasons of “BBQ Pitmasters,” a Destination America reality show that aired on TLC. Cason was born, raised, and corn fed out of Des Moines, Iowa. “I’m passionate about my Q because what initially was a hobby very quickly turned into a way of life,” said Cason.

“I live it. I breathe it. I am BBQ.” The “Meat & Greet” is being held in conjunction with the “Smokin’ on the Prairie” charity barbeque cook-off. The cook-off takes place August 9 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Gillette and is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS).

Campbell Co. Fire Dept. July 23rd, 2014

- At 10:11 a.m. to Desert Hills Circle for an EMS assist. - At 11:22 a.m. to 800 S. Butler Spaeth Road for an automatic fire alarm activation. - At 12:20 p.m. to the area of Rocky Point Rd. for a reported lightning caused timber fire, firefighters contained the fire to 11 acres and remain on scene. - At 12:25 p.m. to the 1100 block of Almon Circle for an automatic fire alarm activation. - At 1:10 p.m. to mile marker 157 on N. Hwy 59 for a lightning caused grass fire, the fire was contained to 6 acres. - At 6:19 p.m. to 2607 Ironwood St. for an automatic fire alarm, firefighters cancelled en-route.

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- At 10:22 a.m. to the area of the Spring Creek Rd. for a report of a timber fire, upon arrival crews found an interior pocket that was burning from a previous fire. The pocket was mopped up and crews returned. The fire was still within containment lines. - At 11:46 a.m. to 155 N. Highway 59 for a report of a grass fire in the river bottom, crews found approximately ½ acre of fire started by lightning. - At 2:01 p.m. to Ariel Avenue for an automatic fire alarm activation. - At 4:15 p.m. to the Campbell County Recreation Center for an EMS assist. - At 6:15 p.m. to 109 N. Highway 14 16 (Towers West Lodge) for an automatic fire alarm activation, units were cancelled. - At 7:23 p.m. to Union Chapel Rd. for 5 small grass fires less than an acre in size, unknown what caused these fires. - At 9:03 p.m. to HWY 50 for an EMS Assist. - At 11:13 p.m. to 1708 Gold Rd. for a reported structure fire, upon arrival crews found a smoldering type fire in an exterior wall of an attached garage. The fire was quickly

extinguished with minimal property damage. The cause of the ﬁre was determined to be improperly discarded smoking materials.

July 27, 2014

- At 7:29 a.m. to Penrose Peak Trail for an EMS assist. - At 10:04 a.m. to 4650 High Cliff Avenue for an automatic fire alarm activation. Upon arrival to the scene CCFD was informed that there was not a fire and smoke from burnt food caused the alarm. - At 1:13 p.m. to South Douglas HWY for an EMS assist. - At 1:38 p.m. to the area of Svalina Road and Adon Road for a grass fire. Upon arrival to the scene CCFD found a 1/2 acre fire burning in grass and sagebrush close to homes and oilfield equipment. The fire was directly attacked and brought under control in approximately 2 hours. The total size of the fire was 40 acres and was believed to be started by a discarded cigarette from a passing motorist. - At 10:05 p.m. to the area of 167 Cook Road for a grass fire. Upon arrival to the scene a small fire was found that had been extinguished by area residents. The fire was caused by fireworks and burned less than 1/10th acre. - At 11:38 p.m. to the westbound off ramp at mile marker 124 I-90 for a vehicle rollover. Upon arrival to the scene CCFD found that the involved vehicle did not rollover but rather hit a light pole on the off ramp knocking it over. No one was injured in the crash

- At 12:50 p.m. to Adon Road for an EMS assist. - At 1:56 PM to the intersection of Ross Ave and Ninth Street for a hit gas line. A construction crew struck a 2 inch steel natural gas line breaking the line and causing a natural gas leak. CCFD crews were able to stop the leak using a clamp and a rubber plug. Air monitoring was conducted throughout the incident and no evacuations were needed from nearby homes. - At 9:20 PM to Kristin Avenue for an EMS assist.

July 28, 2014

- At 12:04 a.m. to Osborne Avenue for an EMS assist. - At 4:34 a.m. to Express Drive for an EMS assist. - At 11:01 AM to 2800 S Douglas HWY for an agency assist with GPD. - At 11:08 a.m. to Cherry Drive for an EMS assist. - At 12:49 PM to the intersection of Burma Ave and Warlow Drive for a motorcycle vs car accident. No injuries were reported.

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Teachers Recognized for Outstanding Service ampbell County School District is proud to announce that 17 teachers, nurses, guidance counselor, coaches, and administrators have been recognized for outstanding service to our public school children. The following list contains educators recognized by their peers, parents, or students for exemplary service in the 2013-2014 school year. Congratulations to all the outstanding educators that were recognized by their respective professional statewide organization.

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Mrs. Lori Allegretto- Hillcrest Elementary- School Nurse Mrs. Jaime BashamCampbell County High School- Spanish Teacher Mrs. Beth Faubion- Twin Spruce Junior High- Spanish I Teacher Mrs. Peggy Fraser- Rozet Elementary- Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Julie Lang- Wagonwheel Elementary- School Nurse

By Holly Galloway did something last week that I have not done in years. I made some homemade apricot jam. It occurred to me that not everyone knows how to make jam. When my children were young PP&J sandwiches were made daily. When you know what ingredients are in the jelly or jam that your children are consuming that is one less thing to worry about. We are going to have a crash course today on jam making. There are two types of jam that are popular; freezer jam and canned jam. Today I am concentrating on the canned variety. If you have never canned before, this is one of the easiest items to start learning with. You will need good pint or half pint size jars. Most of our larger stores in town have a canning section. The nice thing about jars is that you can reuse them next year. If you have jars already, make sure that you have purchased lids. Lids should be used within two years of purchase. I used Bountiful Baskets to buy a huge case of fresh apricots. We also have produce trucks that sell from the Douglas Highway most every weekend starting this week. The Farmers Market at the Tech Center has started. There are options for buying produce in bulk. Now we have assembled fruit, sugar, jars, lids, pectin and bands. Get a good size soup pan, the one that has handles on both sides. Wash you apricots thoroughly. Open up the apricot and take out the pit or stone. Fill your pan with the fruit to a little more than halfway. Use a potato masher and mash the apricots well. Put one package of pectin in with the mashed apricots and place on medium high heat on the stove. Keep an eye on this and stir often. While that is heating, make sure your jars and bands are washed clean. I sterilize my jars by placing the jar opening down in a pan that is halfway ﬁlled with water. Stand the jars up. I use a good size frying pan so I can place four or more jars

in it at the same time. Turn this on to high and let the steam go up into the jar and get it hot. In a small pan filled halfway with water place the number of lids you will need (5-6) into that. Turn this onto low. The apricots and pectin should be coming to a boil. This is the time to add the sugar. I add about five cups. (If you want sweeter jam add more) Stir in the sugar. Stir the jam often and let it come to a full rolling boil. This is the type of a boil that you cannot stir down. Let it boil for one minute then reduce the heat to low. Now it is time to can the jam. Get a soft clean cloth and get it slightly wet. Take a cereal bowl and place it in the middle front of your stove. I have the jars sterilizing on the left and the jam cooking on the right burner. The lids can be on a back burner. Get a sterilized jar and put it into the cereal bowl with the opening up. Place a canning funnel on the jar. You can get these at the canning section at the store. Using a soup ladle, put the jam into the jar until it is ½ to ¼ inch from the top. Take off the funnel and use the moist clean cloth to carefully wipe the rim of the jar. Make sure there is nothing on the rim. This is important as the rim needs to have nothing on it so that the lid can seal to the jar. Next, get a lid out of the pan of water, it should be warm, and place it on the rim of the jar. Now, take a band and screw it on tightly to the jar. Set it on the counter top a little away from where you are working and leave alone. Fill another jar and another using these instructions. Leave the filled jars alone. They are cooling, and with this comes the sealing. You might hear a ‘pop’ once in a while. This tells you that a jar of jam has sealed. After a few hours, and all the jars have sealed, use a clean wash cloth and wash the jars. Sometime jam gets spilled in the canning process. Use a permanent marker and write the year on the lid. They are ready to be put into the pantry.

ule an appointment. If your child has identiﬁed medical problems, see your healthcare provider for a complete physical examination. Sports Screenings are scheduled from 9 am-4 pm. Dates are: • Monday-Thursday, August 4-7 • Monday-Tuesday, August 11-14 Please have your child wear shorts and a t-shirt to keep the screening on

The Gillette Police Department is notifying local businesses of a potential scam in which an adult male with a Middle Eastern accent is contacting local businesses that sell pre-paid credit cards and demanding that the clerk deposit money onto prepaid cards. The caller is

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schedule. Screening forms may be ﬁlled out at the time of the appointment or are available at the hospital Information Desk in the main lobby. The cost is $25 per screening, and the proceeds fund the Sports Screening Scholarship Fund and local schools. The Sports Screening Program is a project of the Campbell County Healthcare Foundation.

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Schladweiler Selected for Fellowship Traci Ann Schladweiler has been selected for a James Madison Fellowship. Ms. Schladweiler is a teacher at Wright JuniorSenior High School. The Madison Fellowship is awarded to one teacher in each state. Ms. Schladweiler is Wyoming’s recipient for the 2014 school year. The fellowship is a grant of $24,000 dollars for the recipient to earn a Master’s degree in American government or history which concentrates on constitu-

tional issues. The award is named for the fourth president of the United States, Mr. James Madison. President Madison is remembered in American History as the “Father of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.” The award is given to outstanding teachers who plan on teaching within their subject area for many years and attempts to improve classroom instruction about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Ms. Schladweiler will ﬁnish

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Mike Mahoney- Sage Valley Junior High- Science Teacher Chris Lubken-Campbell County High School- Band Teacher DARE Teacher of the Year David Petersen- Hillcrest Elementary- 6th Grade Teacher Paciﬁc Northwest Council on Foreign Languages Region 5 Teacher of the Year Brandee Mau- Campbell County High School- Foreign Language Teacher Wyoming Admission Ofﬁcers Counselor of the Year Angel Bentz-Campbell County High School- Guidance Counselor

Campbell County School District Teacher of the Year Paul Waldum- Campbell County High School- Photography Teacher Wyoming Association of Secondary School Principals- Principal of the Year Kirby Eisenhauer- Campbell County High School Wyoming Association of Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Brandon Cone- Campbell County High School- Technology Education/CADD/ Machine Shop National High School Coaches Association Athletic Director of the Year Cliff Hill- CCSD Activities Ofﬁce- Director of Activities National High School Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year Steve Mischke- RetiredAssistant Campbell County High School Track Coach

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Additional Sports Screening Dates Added Additional dates have been added for the Campbell County Sports Screening program for junior and senior high school athletes and grade 3-6 junior football participants in Campbell County. Screenings will be held at the Kid Clinic, located at 800 Butler Spaeth in the old Hillcrest School. Athletes must have an appointment in order to be screened. Call 688-1539 to sched-

Mrs. Suzan NewberryCampbell County High School- Business Teacher/ DECA Sponsor Mr. Brian Roberts- Rozet Elementary- 6th Grade Teacher

her Master’s at the end of this school year. Ms. Schladweiler just returned from a month long training about the Constitution in Washington, D.C. and Georgetown studying with other Madison fellows from across the nation. Ms. Schladweiler said, “The experience in D.C. and Georgetown was phenomenal and gave her a different perspective in how to teach the constitution to her students.”

threatening that if the clerk doesn’t comply, it will result in violence at the business. The ﬁrst call was received shortly before 11:00 a.m. this morning. Police and Fire Department personnel found nothing suspicious at the business. Since that time, two other businesses have been contacted by an

adult male resembling the ﬁrst caller. If you receive a similar call, please gather as much information as possible, including the origin of the call and how the suspect plans to receive the card or money and contact the Gillette Police Department at 682-5155.

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Obituaries ming. Memorials and condolences can be sent in the family’s name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via website at www.gillettememorialchapel.com

Thomas R. Bundy A memorial service for Thomas R. Bundy was held Saturday, July 26, at the First Baptist Church in Gillette. Thomas R. Bundy, age 53, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Campbell County Memorial Hospital from liver failure. Tom was born May 11, 1961 to Marion and Louise (Matlack) Bundy in Gillette. He attended school in Gillette and graduated from Campbell County High School in 1979. He worked for Farmer’s Co-op and various other companies until his death. He enjoyed watching and playing sports like softball, volleyball, and bowling. He enjoyed hunting with his father and brothers. He enjoyed spending time at the lake and camping with his family. He is survived by his mother Louise Bundy; his brother Dave (Marcia) Bundy, sister Janice Hauber, and brother Mike (Krista) Bundy; numerous nieces and nephews, and longtime friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Marion Bundy; niece, Leah Bundy; and his grandparents, Mark and Lois Bundy and Ralph and Hazel Matlack. Memorials and condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via website: www.walkerfuneralgillette. com

Trevor Essen Funeral Services for Trevor Karl Essen were held Wednesday, July 30, at Gillette Memorial Chapel in Gillette, Judy England officiating. Trevor Essen, age 23, passed away, Thursday, July 24, 2014. Trevor Karl Essen was born on November 8, 1990 in Gillette, Wyoming to Gayla (Reusser) and Eric Essen. Trevor grew up in Moorcroft. He attended high school at Bear Lodge in Sundance, Wyoming and graduated in 2010. Trevor went on to complete one year in Job Corp. and a year of college at Gillette College. He worked various construction laborer jobs, his most recent being for Tri-City Excavation in Carlisle, Wyoming. Trevor had many hobbies that included; fishing, hunting, playing computer and video games, animated movies, Anime, spending time with his family, repairing stereo systems, and working on cars and truck engines. Trevor is survived by his parents, Gayla and Eric Essen of Moorcroft; brother Devin Lind of Moorcroft, and sister Andrea Essen of Gillette. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Paula Essen, and numerous aunts and uncles. A memorial has been established to benefit a scholarship fund for students graduating from Bear Lodge, in Sundance, Wyo-

Clarice Hagen Funeral Services for Clarice Helene Hagen were held, Monday, July 28, at Gillette Memorial Chapel in Gillette, Pastor Gordon Harper ofﬁciating. Clarice Hagen, age 82, passed away, Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at Pioneer Manor. Clarice Helene (Helgeson) Hagen was born on March 9, 1932 in Powers Lake, North Dakota to Ethel (Johnson) and Orrin Helgeson. Clarice attended school in Powers Lake and graduated from Powers Lake High School. She married Landis Hagen on June 8, 1953. Together they raised their children Rick and Roxane in North Dakota, before moving to Gillette, Wyoming in June of 1969. While living in Columbus, North Dakota, Clarice worked as a cook’s aide in the school district. Upon moving to Gillette, she worked for Pioneer Manor and Holiday Inn, until retirement when she became a full-time homemaker. Clarice had many hobbies including; crocheting, attending all her grandchildren’s activities, spending time with her family, getting out and doing yard work and taking care of her ﬂowers, and spending time at Hart Ranch in the Black Hills with her friends. Clarice is survived by her children, Rick (Lesa) Hagen and Roxane (Owen) Carlson of Gillette; grandchildren, Cory (Erin) Carlson, Crystal Foss, Dustin (Jasey) Hagen, Shawn (Kaylee) Hagen, and four great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Landis Hagen, father Orrin Helgeson, mother Ethel Helgeson, and brother Richard Helgeson. The family would like to thank everyone for attending and their support throughout her journey. The family asks that memorials be made to Pilots for Christ in Clarice’s name. Memorials and condolences can be sent in the family’s name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via website at www.gillettememorialchapel.com

Dolores Carver Mass of Christian Burial for Dolores (Dody) Carver was held Saturday, July 26, at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Gillette. Gillette resident Dolores Marion (Dody) Carver, 82, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday morning, July 19, 2014 from complications related to COPD. Thanks to the staff of Primrose, in Cheyenne and Gillette, Dody made

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Bear’s Dry Cleaning hoff (Doug) of Cheyenne; stepson Michael Carver (Mary) of Gillette; brotherin-law Harold Thogersen; nephews and niece; Jim Thogersen (Brenda), Colleen Haralson (Rance) and Tim Thogersen (Loni) all of Sidney, Montana; 10 grandsons, one granddaughter, two great-grandsons and ﬁve great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Patricia (Tris) Thogersen and her husband. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Memorials and condolences may also be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716 or via website: www. gillettememorialchapel.com

many new friends in 2014. Dody was born on May 18, 1932 in Sidney, Montana to Edward (Pat) and Alice (Allie) (Kelley) MacGrady. Her family lived in a log cabin with a dirt floor on her beloved family “farm”, eventually building a one bedroom home complete with indoor plumbing and a white picket fence that Dody loved. She attended country school and was proud that because of her grades she was able to skip a grade. She and her sister rode to school on horseback when weather permitted. During the winter, her father would move a wagon to the school where the sisters stayed with their mother to attend school. Dody loved her extended Sidney family and their prized dill pickles which were dated like fine wine. Her family also loved the chokecherries raised in the area. Annually massive amounts of chokecherries were picked and turned into wine, jelly and syrup. Eventually the family was able to obtain housing in town so Dody and her sister could attend high school. She graduated from Sidney High School a year early and relished having been offered a job with the FBI. Dody married Billy George Dorr in 1952 in Cheyenne. They had five children. As a fulltime mother and homemaker her family moved from Cheyenne back to Sidney, then to Bozeman, Missoula, and Miles City before moving to Gillette in 1963. After 10 homes in 10 years, Dody was able to build her dream home on the edge of town. She loved to look out her picture window and watch as Gillette grew up and past her on Richards Avenue. Dody was a creative mother who always tried to do the best for her children. She created a clever birthday cake of her child’s choice from a picture in a magazine for every birthday. Her home allowed her children to prosper and thrive. She reveled in her pride of each child as they individually excelled from scholastics to sports to just having a good time. She raised her children not just with nurturing but also with her beloved “strap” used to remind her four sons of the importance of obedience. One mystery that Dody never solved was who cut her strap into little pieces and then gave it to her as a Christmas present. Being a staunch Catholic all her life, she saw to it that no one missed Mass and that her sons served as altar boys. The Altar Society was an important part of her life for many years. After her divorce, Dody went to work for the Campbell County School District. She started as a janitor at Lakeview Elementary School and worked her way up to the “head shed” where she enjoyed archiving student records until her retirement. In 1980 Dody met Mel Carver who she married on her birthday in 1981. With her children grown, Mel became the center of her life. She became very involved with the American Legion and was an active member of the Woman’s Auxiliary. It was almost unheard of for the Legion to hold their bingo and Friday night dinners unless Dody was there volunteering. The members of the Legion became a part of Dody’s family. She was most proud each time she convinced a grandchild to join the Sons of the American Legion. She also was a member and supporter of the VFW Post 579, the Moose, and the Eagles. Dody loved to attend family activities. She enjoyed watching a great grandchild and her eyes would twinkle when she could get a little one to sit on her lap. Dody is survived by her children, Mark Dorr (Carol), Patrick Dorr, and Shawn Dorr (Sonya) of Gillette; Joel Dorr (Julie) of San Diego; and Michelle Kall-

Lorraine Knott Memorial Service for Lorraine Knott were held 11:00 a.m., July 31, at Gillette Memorial Chapel, Jeremy Little officiating. Lorraine Kaye Knott, age 63, of Gillette, Wyoming died Friday, July 25, 2014 at her home from complications related to her long battle with kidney failure. Lorraine was born November 20, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Edwin Veryle and Helen Lorraine (Hollm) Walk. She was the youngest of five children and the only girl. On May 24, 1969, she married Melvin “Andy” Knott. To this marriage two daughters and a son were born; Michele, Stacy, and Melissa. They later divorced. Early on in life, Lorraine enjoyed horses and painting. Her craft hobbies later lead her to enjoying card making, jewelry making and just about any crafts she could get her hands on. She was a long time member of the Antelope Valley Baptist Church where she served in children’s ministries and choir of many years. She also volunteered for several years at Campbell County Memorial Hospital in the reception area. She deeply loved your grandchildren; spending time with them and buying them gifts always brought her joy. Lorraine is survived by her children, Michele (Brad Nash) Knott of Gillette, Stacy (Trina) Knott of Bonney Lake, Washington, and Melissa (Jeremy) Little of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Drake, Kelsey, Zane, Jade, Caleb, and Olivia; brothers, David (Geneal) Walk of West Valley City, Utah, Lynn (Dorothy) Walk of Lyman, Wyoming; sister-in-lawLil Kirk of Douglas, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Helen Walk, brother Martin Walk and half-brother Jerry Hadfield. Memorials and condolences may be sent in the family’s name to Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716 or via website: www. gillettememorialchapel.com Robert “Bob” Cooper Graveside services for Robert “Bob” Cooper were held, Thursday, July 31, at Upton Cemetery in Upton. Memorials and condolences may be sent to Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716 or via website: www. gillettememorialchapel.com Robert Cooper, age 52 passed away at his home in Gillette on July 27, 2014.

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Airport Road Re-Alignment Construction Project he airport board has awarded the road re-alignment project to Simon Contractors . The contractor plans to start construction August 4th. The construction period for this project is 45 days. However, the contractor plans to work six (6), twelve (12) hour days until the project is completed. Because of this project tenant access to the various airport facilities will have to use a temporary access road. These affected facilities are depicted on the attached airport building map. To access these facilities and buildings a temporary access road must be used. This access road is located just north of Airport’s main entrance and referred to as the water load out road. A map of this temporary access road is attached. Both of these maps will also be placed on the Airport’s website at www.iflyg illette.com , click on “Airport Information”, and click on “Construction”. The Airport plans to hold meetings with our commercial tenants individually and certainly for those individuals who wish to have a further detailed explanation of this construction project. Please contact Todd Chatfield Operations Manager 307.660.8623, or Jay Lundell Airport Director 307.60.7698, or the Administration Office 307.686.1042 with any questions or concerns you may have regarding this construction. We thank you in advance for your patience and apologize for any inconvenience during this period of construction.

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Wyoming Moves Forward With College of Engineering Facilities Governor Matt Mead released money to the University of Wyoming for the Engineering Building and the High Bay Research Facility. The Governor’s Energy, Engineering, STEM Integration Task Force reviewed and approved design and construction plans for both buildings. “The University of Wyoming, the Legislature and I are aiming for a world-class engineering program. A College of Engineering of this caliber provides opportunities for Wyoming students to access top professors, researchers and laboratories,” Governor Mead said. “I thank the staff at UW and the Task Force members for putting together a plan for both buildings. Wyoming is on course to be a world leader in engineering.” The High Bay Research Facility will house labs for large-scale experiments that exceed the capacity of a traditional engineering laboratory. UW’s research capacity in strategic energy areas will be enhanced by this addition. The major renovation and expansion of the Engineering Building upgrades existing facilities. The Legislature, UW and the Governor’s Energy, Engineering, STEM Integration Task Force were instrumental in these projects. UW currently is implementing many recommendations, in addition to facility upgrades, called for by the Task Force.

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Are They REALLY Here to Help? By Glenn Woods

n any given day, you can visit my Reading Assignment Page at BoldRepublic.com and see story after story of government agencies doing their best to slow down, impede, crush, and ﬂat-out close down private business in America. Over many years’ worth of reporting this on my radio show, I’ve begun to believe that, despite what they might say to us with a smile, the real interest of these government agencies is not to help American business, the American economy, or the American people. Let’s begin with the Environmental Protection Agency. (EPA). I think we can all agree that we do need some oversight to make sure that we have clean water and clean air. We should have some watchdog, somewhere, that is able to punish those who do not care for the land. If someone is actually caught polluting, I believe we should have a

way to deal with them. Most businesses are not trying to pollute. Most do care for the environment, because they have to live in the communities where they work. That means that it is in their own self-interest to keep the air, the land, and the soil clean. Wouldn’t it make more sense for the EPA to help these companies, rather than slapping them with mounds of paperwork, fees, and fines? In today’s world, agents of the EPA show up on the job site looking for ways to fine and punish. Each month, the EPA cranks out another stack of rules, regulations, permitting requirements, and fines which has the effect of slowing down and even crushing good, honest, companies across the nation. What about the Bureau of Land Management? (BLM). Recently, the story of Cliven Bundy, a Nevada rancher, hit the news. Whatever you might think of Mr. Bundy, he had a good point when he com-

plained that, at ﬁrst, the BLM came to his county to help ranchers. Ranchers had no problem paying the grazing fees and appreciated the help that the BLM offered. But it did not take long for the BLM to become a thorn in the side, then eventually the death of some 52 ranches in the area. “Why,” Mr. Bundy asked, “would I pay a fee to the BLM when they intend to use the money to shut me down?” Those of you who drill and dig for a living, and ranch in Wyoming know exactly what Mr. Bundy is talking about. It has become more than apparent that the federal government has sent the BLM to Wyoming to cause harm to the industries out here. I am hard pressed to ﬁnd where they are helping anyone. A BLM agent arriving on a job site does not bring a smile to anyone’s face. Rather, it makes every employee on the site wonder if they will have a job much longer.

Is the IRS really interested in making our lives easier? Why does the Department of Energy work so hard to make sure that America has to import energy, when there is plenty right here under out feet? How is it that the Department of Health and Human Services, tasked with making our healthcare more affordable and easier to access, has to force us into a program that has been nothing but a disaster and done just the opposite of what they have promised. By that I mean Obama Care. I’ve given you the short list. I can do this all day with one government agency after the next. I wonder how many employees of these federal government agencies took their jobs, hoping honestly to make America a better place for us all. But what we see is that they are, instead, working hard, night and day, to make our lives harder, more cumbersome, more

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complicated, more expensive… (The list goes on). Recently, on my radio show, I heard myself utter a title that actually made me stop to write it down; “Culture of Bureaucracy.” Nothing changes, until we can change that. Imagine if we were able to convince each and every government agency to work toward making our lives easier and better, less complicated and less expensive. Yeah I know, I’m not holding my breath on that one either, but if we were able to retrain the Culture of Bureaucracy, to help American business achieve the goals of the agency, in the cheapest and least cumbersome way possible, rather than the force of government, with ﬁnes of and

punishment, we would get better results. Can you imagine what it would be like if people actually smiled and welcomed an EPA agent on to their landing, knowing that they were about to receive the help that they needed? Instead, today’s EPA brings to mind government bullies, as is the well-deserved reputation of many other government agencies. The government that has promised to help our nation is doing anything but. Those who were tasked with serving the public have become the bullies. Yes, American Culture has changed, greatly, over the decades. The Culture of Bureaucracy is not anything that the government should be proud of.

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Campbell County Observer

August 1 - 8, 2014

School Passes Budget By Holly Galloway n July 16th the Campbell County School District Board of Trustees passed a budget of over 258 million dollars. There were no members of the public attending this open public meeting. This money funds the education for 9,000 students. The district employs over 1,700, counting part time and fulltime employees. Campbell County is a recapture county. This means that the state of Wyoming gets a portion of the tax dol-

Editor: Any member of Congress who elects to spend American taxpayer money on illegal immigrants instead of sending them home should be considered a traitor who is aiding and abetting the enemy. No matter what title you put on what’s happening at the southern border, it is an invasion. The border patrol is not being allowed to do its job — a job taxpayers fund. I ﬁnd it foolish to pay for both border patrol and aiding the invasion. The only compassionate resolution — that is, compassionate to the legal citizens of America — is to not support funding. Put the illegals on a bus and send them back below the southern border. By the way, I fail to understand how, if Mexico has some of the most stringent border laws, all these people made it to our border. P. MURRAY SCHULTZ

Obama Fundraises as the World Burns

Editor: Those who feign surprise at the worldwide slaughter of innocents and the refusal of leaders to call out those who commit these acts are responsible for allowing them to continue. Past U.S. presidents took the lead in rallying support to stop these evil acts. Hamas has been ﬁring mortars and rockets at Israel for years, and the United Nations criticizes Israel. The kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers and thousands of Hamas rockets made a deﬁnitive reaction by Israel to defend itself a necessity. The United Nations and the world watch when ISIS invades and takes control of cities and land in Syria and Iraq, beheads numerous people and threatens to kill Christians unless they convert. This is the new acceptable norm. Not only is it morally wrong, it is incomprehensible that politics can be used as an excuse for inaction. Unfortunately, President Obama has not been the leader the world has needed. Fundamental decisions should include the following: 1.) Hamas and the Palestinians recognize Israel’s right to exist before any peace deals, and their rocket

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attacks, kidnappings and killings stop, or all aid will be halted; 2.) Iran has supplied support to kill our troops in Afghanistan, and provided Hamasthe rockets it projects into Israel; sanctions should be reinstated with additional measures; 3.) The regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin was responsible for downing a commercial aircraft and killing 298 people, and it should be held accountable. No equivocation should be accepted. Mistakes have left Syrian President Bashar Assad in control. More than 170,000 have been killed, and many more have been displaced. Where was the U.S. leadership? As usual, Mr. Obama was off playing golf, attending fundraisers and blaming former President George W. Bush, Republicans, nature and others besides himself. At no time did he accept any responsibility. Hopefully, the 2016 elections will provide the world a U.S. president who will address and end these mass killings. MARVIN L. HOOVIS

Walt Longmire for Sheriff

Here is a look at what our school district is spending this money on: • $136,585,220 for the General Fund • $25,323,992 for Special Revenues • $69,486,857 to Capitol Projects • $1,023,660 to the South Campus Debt • $4,946,620 for Nutritional Services and the Preschool • $21,090,165 for staff beneﬁts and insurance

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Letters to the Editor No Taxpayer Funds for Illegals

lars raised in this county to give to other school districts that do not raise enough in taxes to completely support their schools. This year the state recaptured over 60 million tax dollars from Campbell County. This year is the 31st year that the state has recaptured tax dollars from the county. Adding up these taxes for all thirty one years comes to a grand total of 829 million that Campbell County has been taxed to help pay for other counties schools.

Editor: Yes, this is a tongue and cheek letter but us readers of your great newspaper need some every now and then. I am not saying I don’t support Undersheriff Matheny for Sheriff, as he has done a wonderful job so far and I believe that will carry on in his duty as Sheriff of Campbell County. I never like to see anyone run unopposed however, so I am going to write in Walt Longmire! If everyone does, then Scott will still win, which is a good thing. But let’s get some opposition in there as competition brings out the best, and old Walt is a hard person to compete with. So, support Walt Longmire for Sheriff! John Hammond

Of the 249 juveniles incarcerated in Wyoming in 2011 (the most recent year with data available), 42, or 16.9 percent (the national average is 3.6 percent), were jailed for offenses that are not considered criminal in any other state. Rather than being jailed for violent crimes, such as assault and battery or robbery, or property crimes, such as theft, these youths have been incarcerated for status offenses. The Ofﬁce of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) deﬁnes a status offense as: a “non-delinquent/non-criminal offense; an offense that is illegal for underage persons, but not for adults”. Examples of these behaviors include underage drinking, curfew violations, and tobacco consumption. An even larger percentage (31.3 percent) of Wyoming juveniles incarcerated in 2011 were jailed for technical violations, which are not crimes in themselves but indicate a failure to comply with or complete the conditions of probation or a court order compared to a national average of 16.1 percent. Examples of technical violations include missing a scheduled meeting or failure to pay restitu-

tion as ordered by a court. It is also important to realize that the outcome for juveniles jailed for status offenses is that they receive the same criminal records, and stigma, as the juveniles committing far more serious offenses in the rest of the country. A December 2013 article from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle in Cheyenne proclaimed “Wyoming’s juvenile justice system sees progress”. A close read of this article, however, contradicts the optimistic title despite reassuring words from Donna Sheen, Director of the Wyoming Children’s Law Center. The study mentioned in this article examined juvenile incarceration between the years 2001 and 2011 and categorized states according to the progress that they had made. “The report offers six policy reforms that can help. These include increasing alternatives to conﬁnement, closing or downsizing youth conﬁnement facilities and not allowing incarceration for minor offenses. Several states, such as Texas and California, are called ‘Comeback States’ because they have adopted at least four of the six policies.

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McCullough and Pownall Represent Rozet Best

The study also identified ‘Coming-From-Behind States,’ those that have made some progress but could do more. Those include Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.” Marc Levin, co-author of the study further states “... many juveniles in Wyoming are going to adult courts for minor offenses or are being confined for status offenses. These are offenses only illegal for juveniles, such as underage drinking.” Wyoming needs to begin recognizing the difference between youths committing serious crimes and youths making youthful mistakes. Juveniles are affected by having a criminal record whether that record is for a status offense or an assault. These convictions affect college acceptance, federal and state financial aid, potential employment, background checks, and many other life altering situations. It would be heartening to believe that Ms. Sheen was correct in her assertion that the picture for Wyoming juveniles has significantly improved since 2011. Unfortunately the facts do not appear to support this optimism.

Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, notice is hereby given that a public hearing has been scheduled regarding the application of Black Hills Power, Inc. (BHP or the Company), for a general rate increase of $2,782,883 per annum in its retail electric service rates. The public hearing is set to commence on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commission’s hearing room located at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. BHP is a public utility as defined in W.S. § 37-1-101(a)(vi)(C), providing retail electric public utility service under certificates of public convenience and necessity issued by the Commission. BHP is subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction under W.S. § 37-2-112. BHP is a subsidiary of Black Hills Corporation that serves approximately 2,700 electric customers in Northeast Wyoming. BHP filed its application on January 17, 2014, seeking the rate increase generally described above for its provision of retail electric services, effective on or before October 1, 2014. BHP is requesting a 10.25% return on equity equating to an 8.48% return on rate base. BHP states if the proposed rate request is approved, a residential electric customer using an average of 800 kilowatt hours each month can expect an increase of $22.90 per month. BHP states the increase experienced by commercial, industrial and governmental customers will vary depending on rate class, load factor and the level of their natural gas and electricity demand and usage. However, the impact on individual bills may vary from the proposed increase in rates. Further, the rates ultimately approved by the Commission on an individual customer class basis may be lower or greater than those being proposed by the Company. Customers interested in knowing exactly how the electric rate proposals would affect their actual bills should contact BHP. In addition to the proposed changes in rates for electric service, BHP is also proposing certain revisions to its electric service tariffs to incorporate its proposed changes in its rates for electric service. BHP is also requesting approval for proposed revisions to its Energy Cost Adjustment. BHP states the rate increase proposed in the electrical application is due to: [i] capital expenditures related to construction of the Cheyenne Prairie Generation Station; [ii] increased investment made in the electric plant infrastructure necessary to meet the system requirements; and [iii] costs related to the decommissioning of three of BHP’s coal-fired generation facilities. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing which will be conducted in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission Rules and Special Regulations. Interested persons may appear and be heard, either in person or through counsel, as provided by Commission rule. The Commission’s hearings are open to all persons. If you wish to attend the hearing and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427 (Voice or TTY) in Cheyenne during regular business hours or write them at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay (TTY) by dialing 711. Please mention Docket No. 20002-91-ER-14 in your correspondence. If you wish to listen to the hearing scheduled in this matter go to http://psc.wy.us at the appropriate time and follow the instruction to connect to the hearing

Editor, I live out in Rozet, and I am writing in to say that I am voting for Julie McCullough for St. Senate district #1 and Bill Pownall for State Representative. Those are the two that will represent us the best. John Gibsone

PUBLIC NOTICE

Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC (CenturyLink QC) has been given authority by the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) to revise its Telephone Assistance Program Tribal Lifeline credits and update its federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF) and Wyoming Universal Service Fund (WUSF) credits. Tribal Lifeline is a federal program that provides discounted local exchange service prices for qualifying households located on or near reservations. The new monthly FUSF and WUSF credits for CenturyLink QC’s zone customers are used in the calculation to determine total Tribal Lifeline credits needed to achieve the discounted monthly price. The new bill credits will be: WUSF FUSF Zone 1 $0.00 $15.50 Zone 2 $0.00 $25.50 Zone 3 $0.00 $46.25 The resulting Tribal Lifeline Program net price is $1.00 per month in Base Rate Areas and in Zones 1, 2 and 3. The changes to the WUSF and FUSF credits are consistent with the calculation in the WUSF Manager’s Report for distribution of WUSF support to CenturyLink QC. Approval of the application is subject to notice, protest, intervention, opportunity for hearing, refund, and further action that the Commission may deem appropriate. You may review CenturyLink QC’s application at the Commission’s offices located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, during regular business hours. Anyone desiring to file an intervention petition, request for a hearing, or a statement, protest, or public comment in the matter must file in writing with the Commission on or before August 25, 2014. The petition shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing, and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. If you wish to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing that you will attend, or want to make a statement, protest or public comment, and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, call the Commission at (307) 7777427 or write the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket Number 700001606-TT-14 when you call or write. Dated: July 25, 2014

Campbell County Observer

Public Pulse

August 1 - 8, 2014

The Federalist 18 The Same Subject Continued (The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union) Hamilton and Madison for the Independent Journal o the People of the State of New York: AMONG the confederacies of antiquity, the most considerable was that of the Grecian republics, associated under the Amphictyonic council. From the best accounts transmitted of this celebrated institution, it bore a very instructive analogy to the present Confederation of the American States. The members retained the character of independent and sovereign states, and had equal votes in the federal council. This council had a general authority to propose and resolve whatever it judged necessary for the common welfare of Greece; to declare and carry on war; to decide, in the last resort, all controversies between the members; to fine the aggressing party; to employ the whole force of the confederacy against the disobedient; to admit new members. The Amphictyons were the guardians of religion, and of the immense riches belonging to the temple of Delphos, where they had the right of jurisdiction in controversies between the inhabitants and those who came to consult the oracle. As a further provision for the efficacy of the federal powers, they took an oath mutually to defend and protect the united cities, to punish the violators of this oath, and to inflict vengeance on sacrilegious despoilers of the temple. In theory, and upon paper, this apparatus of powers seems amply sufficient for all general purposes. In several material instances, they exceed the powers enumerated in the articles of confederation. The Amphictyons had in their hands the superstition of the times, one of the principal engines by which government was then maintained; they had a declared authority to use coercion against refractory cities, and were bound by oath to exert this authority on the necessary occasions. Very different, nevertheless, was the experiment from the theory. The powers, like those of the present Congress, were administered by deputies appointed wholly by the cities in their political capacities; and exercised over them in the same capacities. Hence the weakness, the disorders, and finally the destruction of the confederacy. The more powerful members, instead of being kept in awe and subordination, tyrannized successively over all the rest. Athens, as we learn from Demosthenes, was the arbiter of Greece seventy-three years. The Lacedaemonians next governed it twenty-nine years; at a subsequent period, after the battle of Leuctra, the Thebans had their turn of domination. It happened but too often, according to Plutarch, that the deputies of the strongest cities awed and corrupted those of the weaker; and that judgment went in favor of the most powerful party. Even in the midst of defensive and dangerous wars with Persia and Macedon, the members never acted in concert, and were, more or fewer of them, eternally the dupes or the hirelings of the common enemy. The intervals of foreign war were filled up by domestic vicissitudes convulsions, and carnage. After the conclusion of the war with Xerxes, it appears that the Lacedaemonians required that a number of the cities should be turned out of the confederacy for the unfaithful part they had acted. The Athenians, finding that the Lacedaemonians would lose fewer partisans by such a measure than themselves, and would become masters of the public deliberations, vigorously opposed and defeated the attempt. This piece of history proves at once the inefficiency of the union, the ambition and jealousy of its most powerful members, and the dependent and degraded condition of the rest. The smaller members, though entitled by the theory of their system to revolve in equal pride and majesty around the common center, had become, in fact, satellites of the orbs of primary magnitude. Had the Greeks, says the Abbe Milot, been as wise as they were courageous, they would have been admonished by experience of the necessity of a closer union, and would have availed themselves of the peace which followed their success against the Persian arms, to establish such a reformation. Instead of this obvious policy, Athens and Sparta, inflated with the victories and the glory they had acquired, became first rivals and then enemies; and did each other infinitely more mischief than they had suffered from Xerxes. Their mutual jealousies, fears, hatreds, and injuries ended in the celebrated Peloponnesian war; which itself ended in the ruin and slavery of the Athenians who had begun it. As a weak government, when not at war, is ever agitated by internal dissentions, so these never fail to bring on fresh calamities from abroad. The Phocians having ploughed up some consecrated ground belonging to the temple of Apollo, the Amphictyonic council, according to the superstition of the age, imposed a fine on the sacrilegious offenders. The Phocians, being abetted by Athens and Sparta, refused to submit to the decree. The The-

bans, with others of the cities, undertook to maintain the authority of the Amphictyons, and to avenge the violated god. The latter, being the weaker party, invited the assistance of Philip of Macedon, who had secretly fostered the contest. Philip gladly seized the opportunity of executing the designs he had long planned against the liberties of Greece. By his intrigues and bribes he won over to his interests the popular leaders of several cities; by their influence and votes, gained admission into the Amphictyonic council; and by his arts and his arms, made himself master of the confederacy. Such were the consequences of the fallacious principle on which this interesting establishment was founded. Had Greece, says a judicious observer on her fate, been united by a stricter confederation, and persevered in her union, she would never have worn the chains of Macedon; and might have proved a barrier to the vast projects of Rome. The Achaean league, as it is called, was another society of Grecian republics, which supplies us with valuable instruction. The Union here was far more intimate, and its organization much wiser, than in the preceding instance. It will accordingly appear, that though not exempt from a similar catastrophe, it by no means equally deserved it. The cities composing this league retained their municipal jurisdiction, appointed their own officers, and enjoyed a perfect equality. The senate, in which they were represented, had the sole and exclusive right of peace and war; of sending and receiving ambassadors; of entering into treaties and alliances; of appointing a chief magistrate or praetor, as he was called, who commanded their armies, and who, with the advice and consent of ten of the senators, not only administered the government in the recess of the senate, but had a great share in its deliberations, when assembled. According to the primitive constitution, there were two praetors associated in the administration; but on trial a single one was preferred. It appears that the cities had all the same laws and customs, the same weights and measures, and the same money. But how far this effect proceeded from the authority of the federal council is left in uncertainty. It is said only that the cities were in a manner compelled to receive the same laws and usages. When Lacedaemon was brought into the league by Philopoemen, it was attended with an abolition of the institutions and laws of Lycurgus, and an adoption of those of the Achaeans. The Amphictyonic confederacy, of which she had been a member, left her in the full exercise of her government and her legislation. This circumstance alone proves a very material difference in the genius of the two systems. It is much to be regretted that such imperfect monuments remain of this curious political fabric. Could its interior structure and regular operation be ascertained, it is probable that more light would be thrown by it on the science of federal government, than by any of the like experiments with which we are acquainted. One important fact seems to be witnessed by all the historians who take notice of Achaean affairs. It is, that as well after the renovation of the league by Aratus, as before its dissolution by the arts of Macedon, there was infinitely more of moderation and justice in the administration of its government, and less of violence and sedition in the people, than were to be found in any of the cities exercising singly all the prerogatives of sovereignty. The Abbe Mably, in his observations on Greece, says that the popular government, which was so tempestuous elsewhere, caused no disorders in the members of the Achaean republic, because it was there tempered by the general authority and laws of the confederacy. We are not to conclude too hastily, however, that faction did not, in a certain degree, agitate the particular cities; much less that a due subordination and harmony reigned in the general system. The contrary is sufficiently displayed in the vicissitudes and fate of the republic. Whilst the Amphictyonic confederacy remained, that of the Achaeans, which comprehended the less important cities only, made little figure on the theatre of Greece. When the former became a victim to Macedon, the latter was spared by the policy of Philip and Alexander. Under the successors of these princes, however, a different policy prevailed. The arts of division were practiced among the Achaeans. Each city was seduced into a separate interest; the union was dissolved. Some of the cities fell under the tyranny of Macedonian garrisons; others under that of usurpers springing out of their own confusions. Shame and oppression erelong awaken their love of liberty. A few cities reunited. Their example was followed by others, as opportunities were found of cutting off their tyrants. The league soon embraced almost the whole Peloponnesus. Macedon saw its

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progress; but was hindered by internal dissensions from stopping it. All Greece caught the enthusiasm and seemed ready to unite in one confederacy, when the jealousy and envy in Sparta and Athens, of the rising glory of the Achaeans, threw a fatal damp on the enterprise. The dread of the Macedonian power induced the league to court the alliance of the Kings of Egypt and Syria, who, as successors of Alexander, were rivals of the king of Macedon. This policy was defeated by Cleomenes, king of Sparta, who was led by his ambition to make an unprovoked attack on his neighbors, the Achaeans, and who, as an enemy to Macedon, had interest enough with the Egyptian and Syrian princes to effect a breach of their engagements with the league. The Achaeans were now reduced to the dilemma of submitting to Cleomenes, or of supplicating the aid of Macedon, its former oppressor. The latter expedient was adopted. The contests of the Greeks always afforded a pleasing opportunity to that powerful neighbor of intermeddling in their affairs. A Macedonian army quickly appeared. Cleomenes was vanquished. The Achaeans soon experienced, as often happens, that a victorious and powerful ally is but another name for a master. All that their most abject compliances could obtain from him was a toleration of the exercise of their laws. Philip, who was now on the throne of Macedon, soon provoked by his tyrannies, fresh combinations among the Greeks. The Achaeans, though weakenened by internal dissensions and by the revolt of Messene, one of its members, being joined by the AEto-

lians and Athenians, erected the standard of opposition. Finding themselves, though thus supported, unequal to the undertaking, they once more had recourse to the dangerous expedient of introducing the succor of foreign arms. The Romans, to whom the invitation was made, eagerly embraced it. Philip was conquered; Macedon subdued. A new crisis ensued to the league. Dissensions broke out among it members. These the Romans fostered. Callicrates and other popular leaders became mercenary instruments for inveigling their countrymen. The more effectually to nourish discord and disorder the Romans had, to the astonishment of those who confided in their sincerity, already proclaimed universal liberty [1] throughout Greece. With the same insidious views, they now seduced the members from the league, by representing to their pride the violation it committed on their sovereignty. By these arts this union, the last hope of Greece, the last hope of ancient liberty, was torn into pieces; and such imbecility and distraction introduced, that the arms of Rome found little difficulty in completing the ruin which their arts had commenced. The Achaeans were cut to pieces, and Achaia loaded with chains, under which it is groaning at this hour. I have thought it not superfluous to give the outlines of this important portion of history; both because it teaches more than one lesson, and because, as a supplement to the outlines of the Achaean constitution, it emphatically illustrates the tendency of federal bodies rather to anarchy among the members, than to tyranny in the head.

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The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) has given MontanaDakota Utilities Co. (MDU) authority to pass on to its customers through its Commodity Balancing Account (CBA) a decrease in its wholesale natural gas commodity of $0.282 per dekatherm (Dth) to its Residential, Firm General Service, and Small and Large Interruptible customers, and a decrease of $0.313 per Dth for Seasonal customers, effective on and after July 11, 2014. The proposed passon decrease for Residential, Firm General Service, and Small and Large Interruptible customers is attributable to a projected wholesale gas cost decrease to $5.558 per Dth. The proposed changes in rates are subject to notice, protest, intervention, refund, opportunity for hearing and such other orders as the Commission may deem appropriate. The average Residential, and Firm General Service customers using approximately 1.70 Dth in July 2014 may expect a monthly gas bill decrease of approximately $0.48 or 2.04%, before taxes. Actual bills will vary with usage. The proposed retail rate decreases result in a projected dollar-for-dollar decrease in the Company’s June 2014 total revenues of approximately $15,510 ($7,614 Residential) using projected sales volumes. The decreases do not change the Company’s authorized rate of return. Under Commission Rule §§ 249 and 250 a utility may apply to pass on to its customers known or prospective wholesale commodity cost increases or decreases on a dollar-for-dollar basis and subject to public notice, opportunity for hearing and refund. MDU’s application is on file at the Commission’s offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and in the Company’s Sheridan, Wyoming, business office, and may be inspected by any interested person during regular business hours. Anyone who wants to file an intervention petition, request for a public hearing, or a statement, public comment or protest in this matter must file in writing with the Commission on or before August 22, 2014. A proposed intervention or request for hearing must set forth the grounds under which they are made and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. If you want to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing that you will attend, or want to make a statement, a protest or a public comment, and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 30013-290-GP-14 in your communications. Dated: July 24, 2014.

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August 1 - 8, 2014

Campbell County Observer

Wyoming’s Pension Fix

Wyoming also has pension woes, but the proposed fix is simply a Band-Aid By Nicholas DeLaat t hit the news hard. Detroit, once the manufacturing “megatropolis” and one of the culturally proudest cities in the United States, filed for bankruptcy, leaving everyone currently collecting pensions and future collectors of pensions in doubt of whether they were going to receive their pension or rely further on governmentwelfare for the rest of their lives. This turned out to be just the tip of the iceberg. Suddenly, every city and state in the nation was looking at their own pension plans, and the sweat started pouring. As a result, many different plans have come about and many more have been considered. Detroit is just simply further screwing their eligible employees through bankruptcy. Illinois, the state with the largest pension problem, took action recently by immediately shrinking the unfunded liability by 20 percent and saving Illinois $160 billion over 30 years by reducing and suspending cost-of-living increases for retiree pensions along with other changes. Of course, this plan did not solve the looming crises; it only did what government has learned to do best. It kicked the can farther down the road. Recently, San Jose, California also made the news with major problems. However this news, uncommonly, is about San Jose Mayor Reed (Democrat) and his attempts to find a solution, while unions in California are already gearing up to drag Mr. Reed’s proposed policies through the State courts in a war that is destined to hurt everyone in the long run. San Jose, in order to pay for the current pensions, has had to shed 25% of its workforce, including 20% of its police department. Because of the over-abuse of union power, the city’s pension obligations soared to

$245 million from $71 million in 2001. The average San Jose police officer last year earned $203,211 in total compensation; more than many highly skilled private-industry software engineers in Silicon Valley. Mayor Reed also has help. The Bay Area Council, whose executive committee includes the chief executives of Virgin America, the San Francisco Giants and 49ers, Safeway, Webcor, and the San Francisco Federal Reserve, has given the San Jose Mayor full support. Businesses don’t often publicly wade into such controversies because they don’t want to alienate customers or risk retribution. But Bay Area companies saw how these retirement costs were draining the San Jose budget, threatening public safety and forestalling important public works. Of course, San Jose’s public unions sued the city almost immediately for violating their pension rights. Though a step in the right direction, this is only an interim solution that gives them a bit of relief for a little while because the real problem is these benefits are just too expensive. But, what about Wyoming? According to Maureen Bader of Wyoming Liberty Group, Wyoming has eight pension plans for government employees. The legislature passed two bills in 2012 — Senate files 59 and 97 — to tweak these plans. These adjustments did a lot to document and illuminate the weaknesses in the retirement system. Senate File 59 eliminated cost of living increases (COLA) in all state pension plans except Fireman’s Retirement Fund Plan A (Fire A), while Senate File 97 changed the number of years used to determine the level of retirement benefits for new state employees from three years to five years.

The small fixes in SF59 and SF97 are projected to save Wyoming taxpayers $1.2 billion over the ensuing 30 years and reduce the anticipated unfunded liability by $2.9 billion. But that 2012 tweak still left an unfunded liability of $1.275 billion for all eight pension plans. Today this number sits at $2.154 billion in the state pension plan (the big plan) alone. Fire A currently supports 303 pensioners and is a closed plan, meaning no new employees enter the plan. Good thing, as the seven current employees in Fire A can retire at 75 percent of their final salary and receive a 3 percent compounded COLA every year. Making this situation worse, however, is that neither current employees nor the taxpayer contribute to the plan, and it is $68 million in the hole. At the current level of benefits, the plan will have no money to pay pensions by 2028. A fix is in the works to prevent this from happening, and guess who gets burned? The taxpayer, as usual. This proposal will reduce the COLA to 2.1 percent simple COLA, and force taxpayers to contribute to the plan. This proposal modifies another proposal, which would require taxpayers fund a 2.1 percent compounded COLA costing taxpayers $65 million over 10 years. The cost to taxpayers of the current proposal is unclear at this time, but no doubt lower than the original proposal because of the simple rather than compounding COLA. The average annual pension in the Fire A plan is $48,055 (as of Jan. 1, 2013). In the case of a compounding COLA, the 3 percent increase is paid on the base amount plus COLA each year. This means the average pension in the Fire A plan would be higher than the average pension

in the judge plan, currently at $55,507, after five years. In the case of a simple COLA, the 3 percent is paid on the base amount and added each year. In that case, the retiree receiving an average pension in the Fire A plan would have a higher pension than a judge receiving an average pension by year six. In the case of 2.1-percent simple COLA, it would take seven years before the average pensioner in the Fire A plan was making more than a retired judge earning the average pension amount. Wyoming, following in tow, has put on a Band-Aid. Now: The Fix nobody wants to talk about. It is a good thing we don’t have unions in Wyoming that hold any kind of real power, because by even suggesting the proper fix here would generate into lawsuits and a media frenzy that would use up airtime and column inches for some time. If you are a Wyoming State, County, or City government employee however, let me prepare you for this fix. You will be scared, defensive, and angry with this suggestion. You need to think in un-selfish terms to accept this, as selfish individual economics is the reason that Wyoming is facing a looming pension crisis in the first place. What do I mean by selfish economics? “Give me money and benefits now, and make them pay for it later.” Selfish Economics is not thinking of the repercussions of what you believe is your individual need. Ok, now here is the dreaded fix. Ready? Eliminate all pensions. Let me say this again: ELIMINATE ALL PENSIONS. I am not saying that the

By Holly Galloway Wirthwein said “the drugs.” He believes that Gillette is coming up to another boom cycle and feels that with a larger population will come more drugs and drug related crimes. “Trying to please the community and at the same time trying to do justice, is a huge challenge in the Campbell County Attorney’s office,” said Patterson when she answered this same question. “You are not going to get rid of the drugs here in Campbell County.” She also is concerned about the juvenile justice program here in the county. Prosecuting with only circumstantial evidence was asked of the two candidates. Would they do it? Patterson said “circumstantial evidence is enough on occasion to prosecute.” When she was in the prosecutor’s office she got a conviction on a family battery without having the victim testify. “Do I believe that there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt after reading the report and talking with the officers, and then I would prosecute,” said Patterson. “When you are doing a jury trial, the jury is instructed that there is no difference between direct and circumstantial evidence,” said Wirthwein. “It will depend on the individual

We will have also solved the problem of the lack of individual freedom to choose. Government employees with pension plans currently have no ability to choose how their money is invested. Giving them the right to choose the private plan that fits them best is most beneficial for freedom, something that not a single government in the United States of America truly practices. Finally, those government employees that are starting their career now will be able to enjoy their retirement with the money they allocated to it instead of wondering if the money is even going to be there when that retirement comes. For those who say that major pension problems couldn’t happen here, your ignorance will be other people’s demise. It is happening everywhere else, and though Wyoming is not nearly as bad as the rest of the U.S., it is still heading down the same road because of the same policies. Why not fix the problem now while we still can. The real question is; are we willing to take this courageous and un-selfish step? Are we willing to lead by example? If not than we must sit down and think about our legacy, and be comfortable with the knowledge that the future generations of our families will hate us for what we are doing to them economically, and that hate will be well deserved. If we are not selfish, if we care about our family legacies in the form of grandchildren, and if we are courageous, than forcing our politicians to eliminate pensions despite opposition is our best economic option to fix retirement for Wyoming Citizens.

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County Attorney Forum Two of the three local attorneys who are running campaigns to be elected as Campbell County’s new County Attorney met recently at a forum. This forum was held at the Campbell County Library and was hosted by the Campbell County Republican Womens organization. Ron Wirthwein and Carmen Patterson answered questions that were put forth from the public attending the forum after being given two minutes to introduce themselves. Wirthwein said “that he is currently the chief deputy attorney to our current County Attorney.” He had worked for the public defender’s office until 2012, when he made the switch to the prosecutor’s side. “It felt like coming home,” Wirthwein said. Patterson said “that in 1995 I started working at the County Attorney’s office.” After three years, she worked in the private sector and then went to work for the public defender’s office. “Right now I have a private practice,” said Patterson. Currently she does a lot of family law with her practice. “I have been practicing law for twenty years,” said Patterson. When asked about the biggest challenge facing the county attorney’s office

State won’t offer another form of retirement. I am just saying that pensions won’t be in their budget. Why you say? If you were the State Treasurer, and you wanted to present an estimated budget for 5, 10, 30, or 50 years from now, could you? You can’t say when people are going to retire, or how long they will live. With medical technology consistently allowing people to live longer, the payout of pensions is getting more expensive. Could you answer the question: “how many people will be collecting a pension in 2035?” No. This means that you cannot plan a futuristic budget accordingly. As a result, you put a heavier burden on the private industry who is already pressing against a government made faltering economy. The people who currently have a pension plan would see their plan frozen, and the payouts would be justiﬁed according to the contribution percentage paid in to that point of the freeze. From that date on everyone would receive a yearly contribution into whatever private retirement investment they choose, whether it be a 401K, an IRA, or more. Now we have solved all four of the problems that Wyoming will inevitably face by keeping any kind of pension plan. We will solve the futuristic budget problem, as you can plan contributions year to year down to an exact penny, therefore planning ahead with the State (or local governments) budget. We will also lighten the heavy and unpredictable burden placed on the private industry and non-government taxpayers allowing their industries (and therefor jobs) to grow.

case.” “I can’t promise that I will always prosecute with this type of evidence,” said Wirthwein.” He believes that being the county prosecutor is about doing right and doing justice. “I plan some changes to the office if elected,” said Wirthwein. He would like to implement a mentoring program between experienced attorneys and the younger attorneys in the office. He would like to see cross training. For himself, he mostly has done felonies, but occasionally goes to the juvenile court and has done some civil work. “As a person who is looking from the outside in I am at a disadvantage to know if I would make changes at the County Attorney’s office,” said Patterson. She believes that a period of time would be needed to see what is working and what is not quite working. “Recruiting attorneys to come to Gillette has always been hard,” Patterson said. The Campbell County Republican Women have two more forums planned. They are held at the Campbell County Library at 5:30. *August 4-Coroner, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor and Clerk of the Court *August 11-State Senate District 1 and 23, State representative District 3, 31, 32 52 and 53

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Campbell County Observer

August 1 - 8, 2014

Retraction

Last Week’s editorial about the VA was incorrectly attributed to Nicholas De Laat. It was actually a guest editorial, written by Mark Hemingway and ﬁrst published in the Weekly Standard. We apologize for the error.

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By Holly Galloway andidates running for city, county, and state ofﬁces came to Gillette for an ice-cream social on the newly ﬁnished part of Gillette Avenue, between First and Second Streets. State Treasurer candidate Mark Gordon also visited with voters. Candidate for State Senate #1 Judy McCullough was handing out literature for her run for the senate. Jeff Raney is a candidate for State Senate #23, which is currently held by the retiring Senator Hines. He

doesn’t want to run, but is concerned that if he doesn’t this senate seat will stay with the establishment. He was handing out literature and talking with the public. “If good people are not willing to run, nothing will ever change,” said Raney. Signs for voting against the 1% sales tax were being given out. Micky Shober was giving out ﬂy swatters with his name on them. Ron Wirthwein, candidate for County Attorney, was there speaking with the public. Gillette mayor candidate Kevin

McGrath answered a question about his views on carrying a concealed weapon. “I believe in the right to bear arms, however, when it is in a closed meeting like the city council is, I just want to know. I would rather have them wear it unconcealed,” said McGrath. “I do believe in the second amendment.” Candidate for Governor Taylor Haynes was at this event. Volunteers gave out copies of the constitution as well as literature and yard signs.

Legislators’ Votes a Key Indicator of Liberty Orientation Republic Free Choice released its 2014 Key Liberty Votes , a report on legislative votes related to individual freedom and responsibility. Key Liberty Votes provides a snapshot of a legislator’s liberty orientation. “The selected votes gave us a great opportunity to provide a view of the liberty friendliness of the legislature this year,” said Charles Curley, the report’s lead author. “We were able to look at a range of issues important to the future ability of citizens in the

state to live in a free and prosperous society.” The chosen six votes in each house include issues such as: spending; the Medicaid expansion portion of Obamacare; corporate welfare; the legislature’s response to SF 104 (2013); preparation for the transfer of public lands to the states; and one aspect of the budget process, whereby bills are attached to the budget (majority vote, or in committee), rather than introduced as stand-alone bills.

“The worst result of this session is the realization that the budget process is broken,” Curley said. “Wyoming cannot call itself ﬁscally prudent when bills masquerade as budget provisions. On the positive side, the legislature took baby steps toward protecting student data privacy and toward preparing for the transfer of public lands from the federal government to the states and in particular, kudos for authorizing the Attorney General to take on the EPA.”

“Normally you hear that it is your duty to vote. I don’t believe so anymore...if you don’t pay close attention and are not very well informed, I believe it is your d uty NOT to vote!” -Nicholas De Laat

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ing mainly where the river runs into the lake. You can park just off the highway and cross the fence and fish the channel. Along the channel and lake it’s public land and access is easy. Stop by the Guesthouse and pick up a free map that shows public land around the lake. We want to thank KYDT/KBFS 103.1 FM/1450 AM and the many fine sponsors for the ‘Playing Hooky Prize Patrol’ that they put on last Friday at the lake. Many fine prizes were given out on land and water and free pulled pork sandwiches and brats were served at the Empire Guesthouse. They are planning on doing another one in September. We’ll let you know when we have a date. That’s it for now, hope to see you at the lake.

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Local Youth Re-Enact Pioneer Trek By Holly Galloway

Youth, and their leaders, of the Gillette Wyoming Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints recently reenacted a short portion of the trek west on the Mormon Trail. The Gillette Stake encompasses all communities in the Northeast corner of the state; Sheridan to Wright, Gillette to Newcastle, and Moorcroft to Sundance. Over 150 participants prepared for nearly a year for this three-day trek. Each person was given the name of an actual person who was on the Willie Handcart Company that traveled west in 1856. The personal histories of each name were researched, so that the participant could get a better idea of what it was like to be a pioneer. The Willie handcart company was chosen to be the reenactment because of what happened to it while it was within the borders of what is now Wyoming. The Willie Handcart Company was the fourth company to travel from Iowa City to Salt Lake City in 1856. There was no completed railroad past Iowa City at this time. The Willie Company left Iowa City on July 15th. This was a very late start for a trek of over 1,300 miles. The company was comprised of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and wanted to be with the saints who had settled a few years earlier in the Salt Lake valley. The company had 120 handcarts that were pulled west by 500 people. Everything the people needed to survive this trek to Salt Lake City was pulled in those handcarts. Hindering their efforts to make a quick trip to Salt Lake was the green wood that the carts had been made with. Repairs slowed their progress, and soon the daily food rations had to be cut, and then cut again. Fathers, after pulling their cart all day, would see their hungry children and give them their ration and go without. People, especially these fathers, started to die. The Sweetwater River was a source of water for the pioneers but it also had to be crossed several times. The reenactment crossed it three times. This was being done in the heat of summer. When the Willie Handcart Company crossed this river in late September and early October of 1856, there were already great chunks of ice in the river. All modern-day participants were dressed in period attire. At one place in the reenactmen,t the boys and men were asked to walk up a quarter mile hill leaving the girls and women behind along with the handcarts. The women and girls then had to pull a loaded handcart up the hill while the men and boys watched. They used 17 handcarts for this trek that they received at the Sixth Crossing Historical site in central Wyoming. “This represented the many fathers who died on the trail,” said Justin Shearer, local youth leader. “As we went up the hill all the men and boys had their hats off standing there,” said Channie Shearer, also a youth leader. When the first groups of women and girls reached the top of the hill “they parked their carts and would run back to help the others who were still coming up the hill.” By the time the Willie Handcart Company had reached the sixth crossing of the Sweetwater River they were in an early fall blizzard, with temperatures hovering around 20 degrees. Their food stores were depleted and they were beginning to starve. The Church in Salt Lake City had been told that this company was on the high plains. Brigham Young, the President and Prophet of the church, directly sent a rescue with men, wagons, food, clothing, blankets, and medicine to find the handcart company and bring them to the Salt Lake valley. James Willie, the leader of the handcart company and another man set off on foot to see if they could find help. They went up Rocky Ridge to cross the continental divide and found the rescue team on the other side at Rock Creek. The storm had made the wagons stop as the snow was so deep. The rescue wagons pushed on and came to the starving pioneers. Cheers of joy rent the air when the Willie people saw the wagons. They were able to eat, but they then had to get over Rocky Ridge. The ridge is a hike of about fourteen miles. It took the Willie Company, in their starved and exhausted condition, 28 hours to hike over Rocky Ridge and come into Rock Creek hallow in a blizzard and very cold temperatures. Fifteen members of this company perished that night and are buried at Rock Creek. Most suffered from frozen toes and fingers. A great deal of suffering was felt by all in the Willie Company. The church has built monuments at the rescue site and at Rock Creek. For those who did this reenactment, the hike over Rocky Ridge was hard. A few had heatstroke and had to be put into vehicles. It took about ten hours for all to cross Rocky Ridge. “Those who were at the top first would run back and help others reach the top,” said Shearer. “The kids were very reverent on the trail.” When they reached Rock Creek the youth and their leaders went and looked at the monuments and other things that had been built in this hallow. “There was just silence from the kids,” Shearer said. On the last day a testimony meeting was held at a rough amphitheater that had been built in Rock Creek hallow. “The kids talked about the people that they had the name of from the Willie Company,” Shearer said. This experience helped them to more appreciate what the pioneers went through. The Willie Company was taken to the Salt Lake valley as more and more rescue wagons and supplies arrived. An estimated 69 members of the Willie Handcart Company died while on the journey west.

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APPLY NOW!!! CLERICAL PERSONNEL NEEDED. candidates that are ambitious and career motivated should please contact {bervelyscoot@outlook.com} 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. Hiring Newspaper Journalist. Government/Politics. Work at Home. Must be able to perform advanced research, and write unbias. Must be able to attend government meetings and conduct interviews professionally. Pays per article/Part Time. Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail. com. Rocky Mt Merchandising is looking for dependable, outgoing person to execute four in store demos in Sept showing the features and benefits of the Straight Talk Cell phone. Must commit to all four Saturdays from 10:00-4:00. Email Jackie@ rockymm.com or call 800723-9008 Temporary Help Wanted. J&G General Construction, home improvement company is looking for a temporary construction laborer. Experience preferred but not necessary. Could turn into full time position depending on devotion, responsibility, and skill. Call James (307) 257-4441 to set up an interview. 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, 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 @ Robert lewis Link ahead, Email: Robertlewis81@hotmail.com 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. *Immediate Openings!* Are you looking to join a fast paced, growing company? Are you ready to earn the income you know you’re worth? Are you outgoing and enjoy meeting new people? Do you enjoy sales and have sales experience? Do you enjoy leading and helping others to succeed? If so, this is the career for you! We have openings that provide print, website, and radio advertising as well as marketing solutions to businesses. We focus primarily on smaller communities, providing personalized, in-depth information specific to each coverage area. It is our goal to ensure that every customer has a positive experience, from the initial sale to final publication. We are looking for a few highly motivated and passionate individuals that will provide exemplary customer service and sales expertise to keep our clients happy and keep our company growing! If interested, please email cover letter and resume to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com for an interview.

DATA ENTRY POSITIONS - Will Train, Full & Part time Available, Flexible Schedules, Friendly work environment, Call (307) 685-6801 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. 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 Transportation assistants NEEDED! Up to $25/hr. For a complete job description & application, please apply via e-mail: lori.delucia.hr@rsithr. info 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

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 307-6220825 Large Underground Tank. 307-680-8838

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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.

Ofﬁce and Retail space for rent Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 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.

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. 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

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

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.

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

Award Winning Tattoo Artist 308 S. Douglas Hwy • 307-670-3704

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

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PC SALES & SERV ICE 307-682-TECH (8324) www.protechcs.com 401 E Lakeway RD B-1 Gillette WY

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

FLEA MARKET Flea Market, Green River WY; July, 18, 19, 20. Space Available; Call Golden Hour Senior Center; 8am4pm M-F 307-872-3223

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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. 307-2170745 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 685-8100 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 307-6220825

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Camper spot for rent $300 per month in Silver Hills 307680-8838

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.

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 307299-1382 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 307756-3454. www.empireguesthouse.com

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 307-684-5844 after 5p.m. for appointment

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 307-689-1998

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Licensed daycare now open. Spots available full-time and before and after school. Close to Rozet school and the post ofﬁce. Monday through Friday 6:30am to 6pm. Ages 3 and up. Call 307-299-1915 In a Pinch?? Back up Daycare service call 307-6807948

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The TOP 1 Ack Attack is a specially constructed land-speed record streamliner motorcycle that, as of March 2013, has held the record for world’s fastest motorcycle since recording a two-way average speed of 605.697 km/h (376.363 mph) on September 25, 2010 in the Cook Motorsports Top Speed Shootout at Bonneville Speedway, Utah. The Ack Attack’s fastest one-way speed was officially recorded at 634.217 km/h (394.084 mph). This was the third time in four years the Ack Attack had broken the motorcycle land-speed record. The record was confirmed and certified by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), which is the world’s leading regulatory authority for motorsports racing. The Ack Attack’s record was included in the 2012 Guinness World Records.

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