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The Campbell 00 $1. County Observer
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Volume 4 • Issue 9
This Week’s Carson “If it doesn’t have to do with Campbell County, we don’t care!”Highlights Craig • Online Hunter Ed. Course Offered ........ Page 3 Fundraiser
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benefit and silent auction for Carson Craig will be held March 1, 2014, at the American Legion, starting at 6 PM. Cost is $15.00 per person with ages five and under free. Carson Craig, age three, has been diagnosed with Leukemia and Burkitt’s Lymphoma (an aggressive B Cell Lymphoma). Five weeks ago, Carson was transported to the ER where he was found to be going into acute kidney failure. Carson was then life-flighted to Denver and is currently at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center undergoing treatment. He recently had surgery for an abscess on his back and is too weak to walk. Carson will reside in Denver for six to nine months. Carson will remain hospitalized for a significant amount of time then will transfer to
• Hope’s Haven: Journey of Faith............. Pages 4 & 5 • Wyoming State Science Fair ............. Page 8 • Northern Rockies Skies for March ....... Page 9 the Ronald McDonald house where he will reside to continue treatment. His condition is curable just very difficult. A fund for Carson has been created through Wells Fargo Bank, called Carson Strong. Donations can be made at any bank throughout the country.
• Cole Sports Report .......... Pages 10 & 11 • CCHS Speech and Debate Results....... Page 20
Pilots for Christ and Aero Angel Provide Critical Assistance to Rural Areas
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Individuals in Wyoming in need of critical expedient access to health care have two options available. Two separate organizations, Aero Angel and Pilots for Christ, are willing to help individuals in time of need. Aero Angel, based in Denver Colorado, flies nationwide. Pilots for Christ flies in Wyoming and surrounding areas. In remote areas of Wyoming, and even larger areas such as Denver, medical care can be crucial to those who have serious medical conditions. Finding the means to get to a medical facility, which can treat certain medical conditions in an expedient manner, is imperative. If the medical services an individual needs are thousands of miles away, successful treatment may be dependent on getting to the Doctor or Surgeon who can treat their condition. Aero Angel focuses on improving the lives of others in the Rocky Mountains and throughout the United States. Flights for children to special camps, as well as military members who are wounded, use a service dog, or have loss of limbs and need to travel to events, retreats, and reunions can be recipients of this service. A passenger on Aero Angel must meet a few physical conditions as it is unable to transport individuals on
stretchers. Aero Angel, a nonprofit organization, can quickly cover the entire country by flying long distances in high performance aircraft. These aircraft can be flown in the most severe weather conditions by professional pilots who follow the safety standards of most major airlines. An unpaid mission assistant accompanies the passengers during the flights. These flights are paid for by donations, not by the individuals who need the critical transport. Aero Angel has a low overhead costs, with 100% of the donations going directly to the flights. The board of directors, along with other staff, are volunteers who donate their time to help individuals in need. A more local organization flies closer to home and can collaborate with Aero Angels. This organization is called Pilots for Christ. Both organizations are non-profit, however they serve in different ways. Pilots for Christ International (PCI), is a non-profit organization. The Wyoming Chapter has a mission to help relocate patients and family members in need of emergency transportation and focuses on serving patents and family with cost and time concerns in Wyoming and surrounding areas.
According to the Pilots for Christ website, “We will use only honest and ethical means in serving those in need. We provide our services free of charge to any needy person, regardless of their race, religion, or ethnic identity.” William Starrs, of Parkesburg, Pennsylvania founded Pilots for Christ to dedicate a pilot’s love of flying to God. Pilots use their skills as missionary work in the areas in which they live. “Our Lords Air force,” is the message they deliver when they are flying. Pilots for Christ International has no paid staff and is run through volunteers. The organization does not own any aircraft; the aircraft used are those available to the individual pilots. Donations to Pilots for Christ are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c) (3). General Information for Pilots for Christ International (PCI), The Wyoming Chapter ispci_wy@vcn. com or by phone at 307-622-7249 Donations to Aero Angel are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c) (3). Contributions can be sent to Aero Angel, 1550 Larimer Street, Suite 899, Denver, Colorado 80202. For questions about contributions or flights email Aero Angel at mark@ aeroangel.org
New Representative Chosen By Holly Galloway ampbell County Commissioners recently chose a new representative for house district 52. Troy Mader, of rural Campbell County, is now in Cheyenne representing citizens from this district. Mader takes over the seat that Sue Wallis held until her untimely death in January. The commissioners spent nearly three hours publicly interviewing three applicants that were chosen by their district precinct men and women. The nominees were Anthony Johnson, Mader, and Janet Mader. An executive session was held directly afterwards, then a public vote was taken on the applicants. Four commissioners voted for Mader and one commissioner voted for Janet Mader. Each applicant was asked
a list of twenty questions that the commissioners had prepared. The applicants were given the questions a few minutes before the interview began. When asked what special talents or experience he had to be a good representative Mader responded that, “I know the district because I drove it as a County Sherriff Deputy.” Mader was born and raised in Campbell County and has lived here most of his life. When questioned about what he thought the most important subjects that will be for Wyoming during the next three years Mader said, “Budget, funding, and federal government encroachment on our state.” He is very upset about the EPA’s ruling that the city of Riverton is on Reservation land.
“Conservation is the wise and prudent use of natural resources,” Mader said. “We cannot survive without using the earth’s resources.” Education is another concern to Mader. He believes that Wyoming is top
in spending for each public school student, yet we are in the middle for outcomes. Building relationships, Mader said would be the number one thing he would do if he were appointed to this seat.
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