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Community New Year starts with stabbing By Paul Wallem - Basin Radio News While partygoers were harmlessly ringing in the New Year with confetti and noisemakers, the Gillette Police Department was responding to a stabbing incident that occurred in Westover. Gillette Police Lieutenant Brett Wasson says that police responded to a disturbance at the 1200 block of Overdale Drive shortly after midnight on January 1. “When they arrived they located a 25-year old man who had been involved in fight with several males at the residence,” Wasson explains. “During the fight, that 25-year old man armed himself with a knife to defend himself. The weapon was taken away from him by a 27-year old man, and a struggle ensued.”
Police say 27-year old Anthony Robert Romero then stabbed the 25-year old victim in the leg. The 25-year old was treated and released from the emergency room with a minor laceration on this leg, Wasson says. Meanwhile, Romero was later located at the same residence and arrested on felony aggravated assault. At the same time, police arrested 22-year old Travis Roach for accessory after the fact after police say he hid Romero in the residence. Another 23-year old man was also arrested for having a warrant for traffic infractions, Wasson says.
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We’re all guilty of it. It’s easy to get obsessed with our laptops, video games, iPods and smartphones. But Casey Rislov says family time creates stronger relationships and bonds. In her new children’s book, Time Together, Time Well Spent!, Rislov encourages today’s family to get outside and for good old fashioned quality time. “We did a lot as a family growing up,” says Rislov. “These are very fond memories as we found different activities to do together like water skiing, camping and boating. Games always
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$6,767.00 to help the family with medical and travel expenses. “We would like to thank your community,” said Dr. Smith. “I have never heard of that many people shaving their head, the support is very impressive.” Bald is Beautiful Event Sponsors Hickey’s Unlimited-Donated facilities, personnel, equipment, and $10 per haircut. Wyoming Sign and Design-Donated
window stickers, proceeds went to family Just Clowning Around-Donated 2 hours of Clown, face painting, and balloon animals Basin Radio-Donated “Live Feed” Radio Time Pacific Steel-Donated $30 per haircut of employees Wal-Mart-Donated plates, cutlery, cups, and more. Campbell County Observer
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Community A Resolution to Volunteer - Part II By Paul Wallem - Basin Radio News With nearly 1,000 employees, Campbell County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) is one of Gillette’s largest employers. At the same time, the hospital and its affiliates rely on the generosity of volunteers who are looking to give back to their communities. Basin Radio Network continues its weeklong series on community organizations that are dependent upon volunteerism. Campbell County Memorial Hospital includes not only the hospital, but Pioneer Manor, the Early Childhood Center, and the Hospice Hospitality House, among others. “We have a variety of volunteer opportunities at the hospital,” explains Bridget Vanderpool, volunteer coordinator at CCMH. “Not only do we have just the hospital; it’s the whole organization. So that includes Pioneer Manor, Early Childhood Center, and the Hospice House. So we’re constantly searching for a variety of individuals that do have a flexible schedule.” Vanderpool says they offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for both youth and adults throughout the hospital’s facilities, such as clerical support, administrative assistance, pastoral care, Gift Shop sales, the welcome desk, and summer youth programs. Special volunteer opportunities also exist with projects such
as the blood drive coordination and the annual Festival of Trees. “The gift shop is a great opportunity for people who have retail experience.” Vanderpool continues, “The Welcome Desk is certainly a priority at this point with our expansion project; we are eager to fill it with volunteers that are not afraid to help patients find the new location of departments.” Other volunteer opportunities require more emotional involvement, such as the Abiders Program and hospice duties. “The Abiders Program is a program in which individuals who does not have a family member of anybody to be with while they are passing,” she explains. “This program was designed so that that person’s not alone, and the Abiders each take two hour shifts and sit with the individual. And that individual may not respond to anything , but they may have known that they like to have scriptures read to them, or you can sing to them, you can just simply sit with them or read to them, anything.” On the other hand, hospice volunteers are extremely involved, Vanderpool says. “With that you have to complete added training because of your level of involvement,” describes Vanderpool. “You could possibly be putting lotion on their hands, you can go
and play cribbage with them, and it just really depends of their level of capabilities. And you just see them on through their passing.” Campbell County Memorial Hospital also offers programs for youth ages 13 to 18 to give back to their community while learning new skills. Applications for such programs are available each May, and every new youth volunteer has to complete an interview process. The programs begin in June and most youth volunteers finish their service in the fall with the start of the school year. One of the unique aspects of volunteering at some of CCMH’s facilities is the benefits and perks that come along with the work. “We do have benefits when you do volunteer at CCMH,” says Vanderpool. “You receive an annual flu shot free. There are classes available, for example you can become certified in CPR, that is free. There are discounts in the gift shop and the cafeteria.” The list of perks for volunteers continues to grow along with the hospital, Vanderpool notes. To volunteer, or to learn more about the volunteer opportunities available through Campbell County Memorial Hospital, call Bridget Vanderpool at 688-1536.
Campbell Co. Fire Dept.
December 28, 2011
- At 8:16 AM to the 900 block of W 8th St for an EMS assist. - At 12:51 PM to the 700 block of Stocktrail Ave for an EMS assist. - At 1:15 PM to Wal-Mart for a smoke detector activation. The filters were being changed on the air handling units and dust activated the smoke detectors. - At 2:12 PM to Jayhawker St for an EMS assist. - At 3:38 PM to the 3700 block of Lunar Avenue for residential smoke alarm activation. Fire units canceled enroute. - At 5:08 PM to 952 Highway 50 (by Bell Road) for a two vehicle traffic accident. A north bound Dodge Pickup collided with a south bound Chevrolet Pickup. Firefighters assisted EMS personnel and disconnected the vehicle’s batteries to prevent electrical arcing.
December 29, 2011
- At 9:28 to the 600 Block of Garner Lake for an EMS assist. - At 11:44 AM to 106 Rohan for a vehicle fire. A radiator hose had broken and there was not a fire.
December 30, 2011
- At 1:56 a.m. to Jayhawker Street for a medical assist. - At 10:31 AM to Overdale Drive for a medical assist. - At 11:28 AM to Newton Rd for a medical assist. - At 12:02 PM to the intersection of Burma Ave and Warlow Dr for a two vehicle accident with injuries. One
person was transported to the hospital. - At 6:35 PM to the 200 block of West 3rd Street for a medical assist.
December 31, 2011
- At 8:24 AM to Campbell County Memorial Hospital for an automatic fire alarm, it was determined that alarm was in trouble mode and there was no fire. - At 8:30 AM to the YES House on Gurley for an automatic fire alarm, the system was reset. - At 8:44 AM to 204 S. Warren for an arcing power line, City Electric was notified. - At 9:52 AM to the Way Station on Four J for an automatic fire alarm, the fire department was cancelled. - At 12:33 PM to Boxelder Rd. for a 1 vehicle accident. - At 12:58 PM to Highway 51 near Wyodak for a 3 vehicle accident. - At 2:29 PM to Ledoux Ave. for an EMS assist. - At 4:18 PM to Echeta Rd. for an EMS assist. - At 6:05 PM to the Middle Prong Rd. for an EMS assist. - At 10:59 PM to 709 Express Dr. for an EMS assist.
January 1st, 2012
- At 12:56 AM to Dakota and Shoshone for a report of a natural gas smell in the area. The source was tracked to the new elementary school on Tanner and Shoshone, the gas meter failed causing a large leak. - At 3:27 AM to Cloud Peak Energy on Gillette Ave. for an automatic fire alarm, the alarm was reset, no fire. - At 7:59 AM to South
Joke of the week Submitted by Kati Smith The teacher gave an assignment to her fifth grade class: Get their parents to tell them a story with a moral at the end of it. The next day, the kids came back and, one by one, began to tell their stories. There were all the regular types of stories: spilled milk and pennies saved. But then the teacher realized that only Janie was left. “Janie, do you have a story to share?’ ‘’Yes ma’am. My daddy told me a story about my Mommy. She was a Marine pilot in Desert Storm, and her plane got hit. She had to bail out over enemy territory, and all she had was a flask of whiskey, a pistol, and a survival knife. She drank the whiskey on the way down so the bottle wouldn’t break, and then her parachute landed her right in the middle of 20 Iraqi troops. She shot 15 of them with the pistol, until she ran out of bullets, killed four more with the knife, till the blade broke, and then she killed the last Iraqi with her bare hands. ‘’Good Heavens,’ said the horrified teacher. ‘What did your Daddy tell you was the moral to this horrible story? “Stay away from Mommy when she’s drunk.”
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Campbell County Memorial Hospital Volunteer Coordinator Bridget Vanderpool says a wide variety of volunteer opportunities exist throughout the hospital’s facilities, including Pioneer Manor, the Hospice Hospitality House, and the Early Childhood Center.
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- At 7:39 AM to Highway 51 near the Donkey Creek rail yard for a report of a vehicle that went off the highway and struck a train. Upon arrival crews found the tracks and a hole in a coal car however the vehicle had left the scene. - At 9:47 AM to Highway 59 South near Liebherr Mining equipment for a two vehicle accident, an SUV collide with a semi tractor trailer. The driver of the SUV had to be extricated by fire department personnel. Both occupants of the SUV were transported to CCMH. - At 6:07 PM to Silver Hills for an EMS assist. - At 8:40 to Warren for an EMS assist.
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Community What’s Going On? Friday, January 6
-Teen New Volunteer Sign Up, CCPL -CCPL Artist of the MonthDennis & Jill Hendrix -Walker Williams Band @ Jakes Tavern -Microsoft Excel 2010 Level 1, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., K2 Technologies, 686-3025 -AA- Mid-day Serenity, 12 noon, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -AA-Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -Open MIC Night, 7 p.m., Brothers Coffee -AA-Hopefuls(BB), 8 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -AA-Last Call Group, 10 p.m., 2910 S Douglas Hwy.
Saturday, January 7
-Walker Williams Band @ Jakes Tavern -Teen New Volunteer Sign Up, CCPL -AA- Discussion, 8:30 a.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -Top Guns Team Roping, 9 a.m., Cam-plex East Pavilion -Teen Dungeons & Dragons, 10 a.m., CCPL -AVA- Van Gogh Kiddos, 10-11:30 a.m., 682-9133 -AA- Mid-day Serenity, 12 noon, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -Teen Open-Play Video Gaming, 1 p.m., CCPL -AA-Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -AA-Hopefuls(BB), 8 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -AA-Last Call Group, 10 p.m., 2910 S Douglas Hwy.
Sunday, January 8
-Teen New Volunteer Sign Up, CCPL -WBA Meeting @ Jakes Tavern -Top Guns Team Roping, 9 a.m., Camplex East Pavilion -AA-Morning Spiritual, 10:15 a.m., 2910 S Douglas Hwy. -AA- Mid-day Serenity, 12 noon, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -2012 Gillette Bridal Show & Expo, 1-4 p.m., Camplex Wyo. Center -AA-Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -AA-Hopefuls(BB), 8 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy.
Monday, January 9
-Teen New Volunteer Sign Up, CCPL -Tickets for the Chocolate Basket Raffle on Sale Now Jan. 9-Feb.10, 1 for $1 or 6 for $5, Drawing 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10, CCPL -Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Level 1, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., K2 Technologies, 686-3025 -AA- Mid-day Serenity, 12 noon, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -Prairie Wind PTO Meeting, 12 p.m. -AA-Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -Lakeview 5/6th Grade Music Program, 6:30 p.m., North Campus Auditorium -Twin Spruce Dance, 7 p.m., TSJH -Wagonwheel 5-6th Grade Music Program, 7 p.m., Camplex Heritage Center -AA-Hopefuls(BB), 8 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy.
Tuesday, January 10
-Teen New Volunteer Sign Up, CCPL -Tickets for the Chocolate Basket Raffle on Sale Now Jan. 9-Feb.10, 1 for $1 or 6 for $5, Drawing 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10, CCPL -HealthCHECK Testing, 7-11 a.m., CCMH Lab, 6881222 -Storytime, 3-5 yr. olds, 10:30 a.m., CCPL -AA- Mid-day Serenity, 12 noon, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -AVA- Preschool Art, 2 p.m. -AVA- Grade School Pottery, 4 p.m. -Teen Card Game Club, 4 p.m., CCPL -AA-Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -Social Media for Small Business, 6-9 p.m., Gillette College, 686-0254 ext. 4500, $40 Class Fee -Lakeview 3/4th Grade Music Program, 6:30 p.m., North Campus Auditorium -AA-Beginners, 6:45 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -Pronghorn, Paintbrush, Prairie Wind & Wagonwheel 5/6th Grade Band Program, 7 p.m., North Campus Auditorium -AA-Hopefuls(BB), 8 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy.
Wednesday, January 11
-Teen New Volunteer Sign Up, CCPL -Tickets for the Chocolate Basket Raffle on Sale Now Jan. 9-Feb.10, 1 for $1 or 6 for $5, Drawing 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10, CCPL -Children’s Immunization Clinic, 8-11:30 a.m., Public Health -Storytime, 3-5 yr. olds, 10:30 a.m., CCPL -Storytime, All Ages, 11 a.m., WBL -AA- Mid-day Serenity, 12 noon, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -Teen Advisory Board, 4 p.m., CCPL -AA-Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -AA-Hopefuls(BB), 8 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy.
Thursday, January 12
-Teen New Volunteer Sign Up, CCPL -Tickets for the Chocolate Basket Raffle on Sale Now Jan. 9-Feb.10, 1 for $1 or 6 for $5, Drawing 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10, CCPL -HealthCHECK Testing, 7-11 a.m., CCMH Lab, 6881222 -K2 Focused Seminar: Automating Tasks (Using Macros), 9 a.m.- 12 noon, K2 Technologies, 686-3025 -Toddler Time, 18 months3 yr., 9:30 a.m., CCPL -Storytime, 3-5 yr. olds, 10:30 a.m., CCPL -Open House & Ribbon Cutting- Occupational Medicine Clinic of Northeast Wyoming & Rocky Mountain Therapy, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., 801 E. 4th Street, Suite 20, Boardwalk Plaza -AA- Mid-day Serenity, 12 noon, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -Microsoft Access 2010 Level 1, 1-4 p.m., K2 Technologies, 686-3025 -AVA- Homeschool Art, 2 p.m. -AVA- Grade School Kids Club, 4 p.m. -AA-Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -Families & Jammies, Birth6th Grade, 6:30 p.m., CCPL -Teen Anime Club, 7 p.m., CCPL -CCHS Financial Planning Scholarship Information Night, 7 p.m., North Campus Auditorium -Conestoga/Hillcrest 5/6th Grade Band Concert, 7 p.m., Hillcrest Gym -AA-Hopefuls(BB), 8 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy.
Friday, January 13
-Teen New Volunteer Sign Up, CCPL -Teen Fun Day-”Blame Someone Else” Day, CCPL -Tickets for the Chocolate Basket Raffle on Sale Now Jan. 9-Feb.10, 1 for $1 or 6 for $5, Drawing 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10, CCPL -Grease Monkeys @ Jakes Tavern -Windows 7 Basics, 9 a.m.12 noon, K2 Technologies, 686-3025 -AA- Mid-day Serenity, 12 noon, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -AA-Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -Kids Night Out, 6-9 p.m., Rec. Center, 682-8527 -AA-Hopefuls(BB), 8 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -AA-Last Call Group, 10 p.m., 2910 S Douglas Hwy.
Saturday, January 14
-Grease Monkeys @ Jakes Tavern -Teen New Volunteer Sign Up, CCPL -Tickets for the Chocolate Basket Raffle on Sale Now Jan. 9-Feb.10, 1 for $1 or 6 for $5, Drawing 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10, CCPL -AA- Discussion, 8:30 a.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -Teen Dungeons & Dragons, 10 a.m., CCPL -Rockpile Museum: Mystery at the Museum, 10 a.m.12 noon, 682-5723 -Chic’s & Chocolate, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Brothers Coffee -Stock Dog Trials, 10 a.m.5 p.m., Cam-plex Barn 3 -RCM Barrel Racing, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Cam-plex East Pavilion -AA- Mid-day Serenity, 12 noon, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -All About You Weekend, 12 Noon on 1/14 - 2 p.m. on 1/15, 685-6363 for Reservations -Teen Open-Play Video
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Monday, January 16
-MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY -WYOMING EQUALITY DAY -PROFESSIONAL DAYNO SCHOOL -CCPL- CLOSED -K2 Seminar: HTML 5 (New Class!), 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., K2 Technologies, 686-3025 -School’s Out Public Skate, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Cam-plex Spirit Hall, 687-1555 -AA- Mid-day Serenity, 12 noon, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -AA-Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -AA-Hopefuls(BB), 8 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy.
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Tuesday, January 17
-Teen New Volunteer Sign Up, CCPL -Tickets for the Chocolate Basket Raffle on Sale Now Jan. 9-Feb.10, 1 for $1 or 6 for $5, Drawing 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10, CCPL -HealthCHECK Testing, 7-11 a.m., CCMH Lab, 6881222 -K2 Focused Seminar: Taming Your Email, 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., K2 Technologies, 686-3025 -Storytime, 3-5 yr. olds, 10:30 a.m., CCPL -AA- Mid-day Serenity, 12 noon, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -Visually Imparted, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Pat Edwards 257-2949 -AVA- Preschool Art, 2 p.m. -K2 Focused Seminar: Edit Photos with PowerPoint, 2-4 p.m., K2 Technologies, 6863025 -AVA- Grade School Pottery, 4 p.m. -Teen Card Game Club, 4 p.m., CCPL -AA-Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -AA-Beginners, 6:45 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. -AA-Hopefuls(BB), 8 p.m., 2910 S. Douglas Hwy.
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Weekly Trivia Answer from Last Week Who won the Battle of Detroit? On 15 August 1812, gunners of the Provincial Marine set up a battery of one 18-pounder and two 12-pounder guns and two mortars on the Canadian shore of the Detroit River and began bombarding Fort Detroit, joined by two armed vessels (the General Hunter and the 20-gun ship Queen Charlotte) in the river. In the early hours of the morning of 16 August, Tecumseh’s warriors crossed the river about 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Detroit. They were followed after daybreak by Brock’s force, divided into three small “brigades”. The first was composed of 50 men of the Royal Newfoundland Fencibles and some Lincoln and Kent militia; the second consisted of 50 men of the 41st Regiment with York, Lincoln, Oxford and Norfolk militia; the third was formed from the main body of the 41st (200 men) and 50 men of the Royal Artillery with five field guns (three 6-pounders and two 3-pounders). Brock originally intended to occupy a fortified position astride Hull’s supply line and wait for starvation and bombardment to force the Americans to surrender or come out to fight, but he then learned that on the previous day, Hull had sent a detachment of 400 men under Colonels Cass and McArthur to escort Brush’s convoy to Detroit via a backwoods trail some distance from the lake and river, and this detachment was only a few miles from the British rear. (Hull had sent messengers recalling this force the night before, but Cass and MacArthur had already encamped for the night and declined to move.) To avoid being caught between two fires, Brock advanced immediately against the rear of Fort Detroit, the side furthest from the river where the defenses were weakest. Tecumseh’s warriors meanwhile paraded several times past a gap in the forests where the Americans could see them, while making loud war cries. One account claims that Tecumseh was behind the idea of displaying trumped-up troop levels. A Canadian officer (militia cavalry leader William Hamilton Merritt) noted that, “Tecumseh extended his men, and marched them three times through an opening in the woods at the rear of the fort in full view of the garrison, which induced them to believe there were at least two or three thousand Indians.” Because Merritt was not an eyewitness, his version has been disputed. As the British bombardment began to cause casualties, Hull despaired of holding out against a force which seemingly consisted of thousands of British
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regulars and, hearing the Indian war cries, began to fear a slaughter. Women and children, including his own daughter and grandchild, still resided within the fort. Against the advice of his subordinates, Hull hoisted a white flag of surrender. He sent messengers to Brock asking for three days to agree on terms of surrender. Brock replied he would allow him three hours. Hull surrendered his entire force, including Cass’s and McArthur’s detachment and Major Brush’s supply convoy. There were rumors that General Hull had been drinking heavily prior to the surrender. Hull was court-martialed, and at a trial presided over by General Henry Dearborn, with evidence against him given by Robert Lucas, a subordinate and the future governor of Ohio and territorial governor of Iowa. Hull was sentenced to be shot
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Many Gangsters spotted in Gillette On New Year’s Eve, gangsters from all over Campbell County flooded Godfathers Pizza for a night of gambling, music, poker, booze, and guns. Well, the booze was sparkling grape juice, the guns were fake, and the poker and gambling was done with “gold coins.” Dave Hays, owner of Godfathers Pizza, Gangster Limo, and TheGangster.com threw a “gangster party” on New Year’s Eve which included free food, pizza, snacks, pop, and more. There were approximately 50 gangsters and
flappers that showed up to play slots, poker, or listen to the music. All of the gangsters also got to enjoy live music, including a great piano player, a serenading violin player from Campbell County High School, and a great guitar player. When the sparkling grape juice ran out, many of the younger “gangsters-intraining” got to take their first ride in a limo to pick up more. This Speakeasy/gangster bar scene party was sponsored by The Gangster. com and was a wonderfully enjoyable event. Person-
ally, it was great to go to a New Year’s Eve party that my children could also enjoy, which is rare. My 8 year old played poker all night, my 4 year old played the slots, and my two year old took to the vacuum and made sure the floors were clean all night. They became “gangsters-in-training.” If you would like to get the private invite to Dave’s next gangster party, feel free to contact him at dayhays@ collinscom.net. You can see more pictures at TheGangster.com.
Under new ordinance, servers receive alcohol training By Paul Wallem - Basin Radio News “I’m a certified TIPS trainer, so I’m working with the PD to provide that service to the community to meet the need,” she adds. With over 200 servers now requiring training, the task will be a challenge. Nevertheless, Furman expects to get the job done. “The publish date for the ordinance was on or around December 1, so we’re looking at March 1 is the deadline that we’re working with,” Furman explains. “So we’re providing a variety of different schedules for folks to attend those trainings, knowing that it can be a challenge to accommodate schedules for that. We’re doing the best that we can with the trainers we have right now.” Another member of SAAC, Spring Wilkins, says CAM-PLEX and the Campbell County Land Board are currently recommending SAAC to organizers hosting events at the multi-event facilities where alcoholic beverages will be available. “Just to get tips and ideas for making their event as healthy and as safe as possible in terms of using that alcohol responsibly,” Wilkins says. The services offered by SAAC in this regard are not limited to organizers hosting events at CAM-PLEX, Furman clarifies. In fact, she says they are willing to work with any business or organization to implement best practices and model policies.
Featured Crime Burglary (Dec. 29)
Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving several Larcenies and Destruction of Property crimes that have occurred on Energy St., Enterprise Ave. and N Butler Spaeth in the Energy Park. An unknown person(s) are siphoning gas, stealing items out of vehicles and in one instance drove a vehicle through a chain link fence. Other items taken from the area includes several fire extinguishers. Total property damaged or stolen is estimated at over $1000.00. If you have information that can solve this or any other crime please call Crime Stoppers at 686-0400 or the High School Crime Stoppers at 682-4185. You can remain anonymous and may earn up to $1,000 in reward.
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Substance Abuse Advisory Council Director Kellie Furman says she is working with the Gillette Police Department to offer training to servers on the Responsible Service, Sale, and Consumption of Alcohol as required under a new ordinance passed by the Gillette City Council on Nov. 23. “If people have any questions or comments, concerns, or more importantly want to be involved in substance abuse prevention in our community they can always call me,” Furman says. Those interested can contact Kellie Furman at the Gillette Police Department by calling 686-5306 or by emailing her at kellie@
ci.gillette.wy.us. “We are a volunteer group so we could always use more volunteers,” Furman concludes.
Joke of the week Submitted by Sarah Beller A Congressman was once asked about his attitude toward whiskey... “If you mean the demon drink that poisons the mind, pollutes the body, desecrates family life, and inflames sinners, then I’m against it. But if you mean the elixir of Christmas cheer, the shield against winter chill, the taxable potion that puts needed funds into public coffers to comfort little crippled children, then I’m for it. This is my position, and I will not compromise!”
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Substance Abuse Advisory Council (SAAC) director Kellie Furman says the organization supports the use of model policies and best practices that promotes and enhances the responsible and legal use of alcohol. Accordingly, she says SAAC will assist and work with any business, organization, and event intending on implementing policies for the safe use of alcohol. One such example of Furman’s effort is the TIPS training she provides through the Gillette Police Department. Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) promotes itself as the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. They say they are a skillsbased training program that is designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. “The SAAC, and namely myself, are working with the PD to meet the need and provide that training to the community,” Furman says. On November 21, an ordinance that lowers the minimum age for servers in restaurants with liquor licenses to serve alcohol from 21 to 18 passed its third and final reading by the Gillette City Council. Along with the lower alcohol server age, however, is the requirement that every server impacted by the new ordinance undergo TIPS training within 90 days of the start of their employment.
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Community The City of Gillette Police Department releases Bench Warrants (aka, the Lump of Coal list) ABADIE, MITCHELL DOB: 06/15/65 ABBENHAUS, EDWARD DOB: 04/27/57 ADAMS, JACOBE DOB: 11/28/91 ADAMS, MICHAEL DOB: 04/06/87 AHLE, SCOTT DOB: 02/15/61 AHLQUIST, BRIAN DOB: 02/01/65 ALANIZ, ALEX DOB: 08/19/77 ALANIZ, EDDIE DOB: 11/22/66 ALDANA, GREGORIO A. DOB: 09/26/80 ALFORD, JASON DOB: 08/21/75 ALKIRE, JOHNATHAN DOB: 07/31/92 ALLEY, ANDREW DOB: 04/26/84 ALSEPT, STEPHEN DOB: 08/27/69 ALVARADO, ANTHONY DOB: 05/27/81 ALVARADO, OSCAR (OTSC) DOB: 07/15/93 ALVARADO-FLORES, JOSE DOB: 12/07/88 ALVARADO-ORTIZ, GEROMINO-X2 DOB: 07/23/58 ALVAREZ, HECTOR DOB: 07/14/60 AMATON-IBARRA, RIGOBERTO DOB: 08/16/74 ANDERSON, ZACCHARY DOB: 06/10/93 ANFINSON, ERIC DOB: 10/24/85 ANTKOWIAK, GERALD DOB: 08/31/71 APALATEGUI, JORGE DOB: 12/15/84 ARMAS-ALMAS, JOSE DOB: 01/11/57 ARRIAGA, ADAN DOB: 08/30/82 ATCHLEY, MICHAEL DOB: 05/11/87 AUSTON, KENNETH DOB: 03/12/76 AVE, CRYSTAL DOB: 12/10/83 AYERS, TWAIN DOB: 06/18/74 BABLICK, JAMES DOB: 02/24/77 BACA JR., KENNETH DOB: 11/19/78 BADWOUND, PATRICIA DOB: 05/18/59 BAKER, FRED DOB: 02/02/81 BANUELOS-GONZALEZ, JUAN FRANSICO DOB: 10/23/76 BARKER, TRACI DOB: 01/12/91 BARRETT, CHRISTOPHER DOB: 06/17/92 BARROW, MARK DOB: 08/17/74 BAUER, JULIE DOB: 01/21/74 BAUER, RONALD X2 DOB: 09/20/54 BAUMBERGER, JEANEEN DOB: 04/07/70 BAYS, PAUL DOB: 12/17/51 BECK BURR, DIANA DOB: 11/13/87 BECK, STEVEN N. DOB: 07/20/57 BEDFORD, THOMAS DOB: 08/08/87 BEGAY, JOE DOB: 06/15/45 BEGLEY, STEVEN DOB: 06/25/71 BELTRAN-CERVANTES, JORDAN DOB: 02/15/70 BERREMAN, DELBERT-X2 DOB: 05/07/64 BERRY, CODY DOB: 04/01/90 BISHOP, JESSICA DOB: 01/04/86 BLACK, JOLENE DOB: 04/18/89 BLAIR, CODY DOB: 12/27/83 BLESSINGER, WILLIAM DOB: 08/21/64 BLIEGE, CHIARA DOB: 06/01/82 BLOCK, BESSIE (OTSC) DOB: 07/18/91 BOARDMAN, DEETTA DOB: 04/08/82 BONNIN, TIMOTHY DOB: 04/18/65 BORQUEZ, ERNEST DOB: 07/12/61 BOUTWELL, AUSTIN DOB: 04/29/88 BRADDOM, JOHNNY DOB: 07/25/58 BRADY, JAY DOB: 11/07/84 BRAINARD, AMANDA DOB: 10/29/84 BRAND, PRESTON DOB: 12/22/87 BRAVO-ROMERO, CHRISTIAN DOB: 12/28/84 BRENNAN, MATTHEW DOB: 08/17/88 BRENNAN, PATRICK DOB: 11/17/87 BRINGS PLENTY, RODERICK DOB: 08/15/66 BRITTON, JACK DOB: 01/09/63 BRODERSEN, STEVEN DOB: 09/29/58 BROOKE, BRIAN DOB: 01/20/77 BROPHY, KYLE DOB: 03/10/85 BROWN, PAUL DOB: 02/12/89 BRYANT, PHILLIP DOB: 10/06/58 BUCHLI, COLTER (OTSC) DOB: 02/19/93 BULLINGTON, JOSHUA DOB: 08/13/86 BURLESON, ZACHARY DOB: 11/16/87 BURTON, WESLEY (OTSC) DOB: 04/13/89 BUSCH, MARK DOB: 05/24/84 BUSH, GARRET DOB: 08/23/84 BYFIELD, GLADYS A/K/A DOB: 07/18/84 BROADBENT, GLADYS CALAMITY, CARL DOB: 12/14/81 CALDERON, LARRY DOB: 03/07/61 CALHOON, SHANNA DOB: 10/13/90 CALLENDER, CHRISTINA DOB: 06/08/86 CALLENDER, CYRAL DOB: 05/16/93 CALLIHAM, BRANDON DOB: 06/27/90 CALVIILO, ANTONIO (OTSC) DOB: 07/22/91 CARDOSA-SARABIA, ROBERTO DOB: 07/01/83 CARPENTER, MICHAEL DOB: 09/06/89 CARRIER, JORDAN DOB: 06/21/82 CARTER, BILLY DOB: 12/14/78 CARTER, MICHAEL DOB: 11/18/51 CASEY, JUSTIN DOB: 12/11/91 CASSADY, JIM X2 DOB: 07/07/77 CASTELLANO, LAWRENCE DOB: 02/25/87 CASTILLO, MISTY (OTSC) DOB: 11/11/96 CASTRO, JULIAN DOB: 07/29/90 CAUTHRON, RENAE (OTSC) DOB: 12/22/89 CAWLEY, THOMAS DOB: 02/10/53 CEAN, MICHAEL DOB: 07/13/92 CHAVEZ, PAUL DOB: 12/06/63 CHAVEZ, TIMOTHY-X2 DOB: 02/13/55 CHAVEZ, VICKIE DOB: 03/15/71 CHRISTENSON, DONALD DOB: 02/17/81 CHRISTIANSON, DUANE DOB: 06/06/86 CHRISTMAN, STEVEN DOB: 11/21/84 CISNEROS-ANITA, EDUARDO DOB: 08/21/69 CLAMPITT, BRANDON DOB: 07/05/83 CLARK, DANNY DOB: 09/05/84 CLARK, NICKELOUS DOB: 07/27/90 CLARK, REX DOB: 05/31/88 CALLENDER, CHERYL DOB: 06/16/81 COLLINGWOOD, JASON DOB: 10/11/78 COLLINS, ROBERT DOB: 12/24/52 COOLEY, DYLIN DOB: 06/28/85 COOLEY, JORDAN DOB: 10/29/90 CORDOVA, DAVID DOB: 01/15/64 COULBRAUGH, SHERRY DOB: 02/10/67 COUNTS, DANIEL DOB: 07/03/71 COVARRUVIAS, JUAN MANUEL DOB: 06/23/71 COWLEY, KEVY ANN DOB: 05/29/84 COY, CARL DOB: 02/07/55 CRAIG, GARRETT DOB: 02/28/90 CREIGHTON, HAROLD DOB: 11/26/76 CULVER, KJAY DOB: 12/15/90 CUNDY, SAMANTHA DOB: 04/14/85 CUTSHALL, KATLINE DOB: 03/23/85 DALY, TERRA DOB: 02/02/90
DAMRON, ELVIS DOB: 06/12/85 DARRAH, JIMMY DOB: 11/10/65 DAVID, JOSHUA DOB: 01/12/81 DAVIES, THADDEUS DOB: 11/12/67 DAVIS, JUSTIN DOB: 09/02/87 DAVIS, KATHY DOB: 11/08/61 DAVIS, THOMAS DOB: 08/28/55 DAWSON, TREY (BW & OTSC) DOB: 09/02/93 DELEON, ABIGAIL DOB: 08/18/88 DELEON, PAUL DOB: 10/27/80 DELORE, STEPHEN DOB: 06/25/61 DENNIS, JESSE X2 DOB: 01/20/89 DENNIS, JUSTIN DOB: 08/27/87 DENNIS, LATOYA DOB: 11/16/88 DEVORE, CHAD DOB: 10/09/84 DIAZ, EDDIE DOB: 10/05/89 DIAZ, JOSE DOB: 02/14/79 DICKEY, JARRON DOB: 08/06/92 DINGMAN, ROBERT DOB: 12/12/63 DOWELL, MICHAEL DOB: 08/14/67 DOWNING, MATTHEW DOB: 04/03/86 DUBEL, CHRISTOPHER (OTSC) DOB: 05/06/91 DUCHENNAUX, TIRA DOB: 07/26/47 DUFFY, JALISA DOB: 07/02/93 DUNNE, DECATUR DOB: 09/08/87 DURST, ROBERT DOB: 12/06/46 DYKE, CHRISTINE DOB: 07/28/64 EAST, HARLEE (OTSC) DOB: 11/22/95 EATHERTON, PATRICK (OTSC) - BW-X2 DOB: 06/05/61 EDWARDS, JOHN DOB: 06/26/90 EDWARDS, KERRY DOB: 12/05/77 ELIZALDE, VALENTINE DOB: 05/05/83 ELLIS, JAMES DOB: 01/20/66 ELLIS, ROBERT DOB: 06/10/61 EMERY, RANDY DOB: 02/16/60 EMONS, JOSEPH DOB: 11/26/79 ENRIQUEZ, ESPERANZA DOB: 05/05/90 ERICKSON, ERIC DOB: 04/18/72 ESPINO-RAMIREZ, JUAN DOB: 11/06/88 EVANS, JOSHUA DOB: 04/30/83 FAAMOE, TUALESOLO DOB: 10/23/81 FAIR, DANIEL DOB: 10/30/82 FAIRFIELD, ADAM DOB: 10/20/89 FAITH, ERIC DOB: 12/12/83 FANCHER, THERESA DOB: 05/24/86 FARNSWORTH, MATTHEW DOB: 08/16/81 FEAGIN, JEREMY DOB: 12/20/76 FELIX, ALEJANDRO DOB: 06/19/80 FEREBEE, CLAY DOB: 12/19/91 FINBRAATEN, SAM DOB: 09/07/82 FLEEGER, JEFF (OTSC) DOB: 12/22/90 FLOREZ, MANUEL DOB: 05/18/68 FLOWER, DEVAN DOB: 04/16/93 FORD, CLARENCE DOB: 04/26/88 FOSTER, DUSTAN DOB: 03/27/81 FOX, KATIE DOB: 06/10/90 FRANCO, MARCUS DOB: 03/20/83 FREDERICKS, KYLE DOB: 08/08/83 FREEBY, KRISTINA DOB: 12/25/84 FRIELING, CHRISTOPHER (OTSC) DOB: 08/24/85 FUNDENBERGER, KACY DOB: 04/01/92 GALLEGOS, FERNANDO DOB: 10/05/83 GALLEGOS, JAMES-X2 DOB: 02/08/89 GAMBELL, CHARLES (OTSC) - BW DOB: 11/04/91 GARCIA, ANNETTE RONDINE DOB: 03/16/65 GARCIA, DANIELA DOB: 04/21/87 GARCIA, OVIDIO DOB: 10/04/91 GARCIA, PERFECTO DOB: 04/18/61 GARCIA-GARCIA, CHRISTIAN DOB: 04/25/96 GARCIA-SANCHEZ, ELIZABETH DOB: 03/30/82 GARNAIER, TROY DOB: 11/05/60 GARNEAUX, ERICA DOB: 02/23/90 GARNER, JESS DOB: 06/26/67 GARNETT, LOGAN (OTSC) DOB: 09/13/93 GARRITSEN, NICOLE DOB: 08/31/85 GARZA, JOSEPH DOB: 08/08/63 GASH, ROY DOB: 03/24/66 GAUDARD, ANDREW DOB: 02/09/88 GAY, WYNETTE DOB: 10/25/75 GHOSTBEAR, DENNIS DOB: 11/08/64 GIBSON, BERRY DOB: 06/05/82 GIDAINO, STEPHEN DOB: 05/19/67 GLASS, DYLAN DOB: 04/07/92 GOERGEN, TIMOTHY DOB: 12/25/91 GONZALES, RAUL DOB: 07/30/91 GONZALEZ, RICHARD DOB: 07/31/89 GORE, MICHAEL DOB: 02/09/80 GOUFF, MISTY DOB: 07/15/88 GOURLEY, RACHEL DOB: 03/31/89 GRASKEY, MICHAEL DOB: 07/09/60 GRAVELLE, MARVIN DOB: 06/01/81 GREER, ALYSSA DOB: 02/24/88 GREY, ELDON DOB: 08/23/52 GROETHE, PATRICK DOB: 10/22/89 GROSS, MICHAEL-X3 DOB: 12/22/62 GUAJARDO, JOAQUIN DOB: 09/30/87 GRUBER, GABRIEL-X3 DOB: 10/23/84 GUERRERO-MILLA, JUAN DOB: 07/19/87 GURSKY, WAYNE DOB: 08/31/68 GUTIERREZ-MARTINEZ, JULIO DOB: 08/01/74 HACK, ALAN DOB: 08/03/74 HAENNY, SUSAN DOB: 02/28/64 HAGEN, THOMAS DOB: 08/07/80 HAIR, DANIEL JR. DOB: 09/07/88 HALES, TRAVIS (OTSC) - BW DOB: 09/25/90 HALLWOOD, CHRISTOPHER DOB: 07/23/94 HALSTEAD, ASA DOB: 09/29/62 HANDON, CAMERON (OTSC) DOB: 03/16/98 HANLINE, MELISSA DOB: 08/11/84 HANSON, MICHAEL DOB: 07/17/78 HARDING, BRIAN DOB: 09/20/84 HARLAN, DESIRAE DOB: 05/11/84 HARNACK, CODY DOB: 01/01/82 HAROLDSON, MELISSA DOB: 07/25/67 HARRIS, MICHAEL DOB: 06/24/57 HARRISON/ROSS, JACK DOB: 08/19/73 HARTMAN, AMBER DOB: 04/17/81 HARTNEK, JAMIE DOB: 06/23/68 HARWOOD, JOSEPH D (OTSC) DOB: 07/17/94 HAYNES, NICHOLAS DOB: 03/23/91 HEADRICK, BRYAN-X2 DOB: 07/10/89 HEBEL, ROLLAND DOB: 08/12/80 HECKEN-LAIBLE, MELISSA DOB: 01/27/72 HELLER, HUNTER DOB: 07/03/84 HELM, DEREK DOB: 07/27/84 HERBERT, ALLAN DOB: 08/22/63
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Police nab suspects in Jake’s Tavern vehicle burglaries
The Gillette Police Department has identified two juvenile suspects who, police say, have admitted to breaking into as many as 200 vehicles parked at Jakes Tavern and taking bags and purses, electronics, fishing poles, tennis racquets, and a number of other items.
The thefts allegedly occurred between July 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012. Officials say the suspects also caused damage to several vehicles during this time period by breaking windows and pouring an unknown substance into the vehicle’s fuel tanks, on interior seats and carpet,
and on the exterior paint. As the police department reviews cases that were reported during this time span, officials worry there may be victims out there who have not reported any damage to their vehicle or any theft of their personal property.
State veterans service officer conducts outreach in January Submitted by Master Sgt. Trudy Woodcock
A representative from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach meetings in Wyoming cities throughout January. Gerald Swan, the state veterans’ service officer, will meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal benefits, claims and healthcare. Veterans or family members who have questions about eligibility or need assistance in filing claims, obtaining benefits, training and education or medical treatment, are encouraged to attend. The meetings are scheduled for the following locations and dates: • Powell - Jan. 4, at the VA Clinic, 777 Ave. H, from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Worland - Jan. 10, at the Community Center, 1200 Culbertson Ave., from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Greybull - Jan. 19, at the Greybull Public Library, 325 Greybull Ave., from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wyodak lays off 34 Due to the expiration of a contract with Dave Johnston Power Station, 21 employees and 13 temporary employees have been laid off from Wyodak coal mine. Because of the expiration of the contract, they have had to cut back their hours of operation. A total of 92 employees remain at the mine while some others have successfully sought out positions at other mine locations.
• Thermopolis - Jan. 24, at the Hot Springs County Museum, 700 Broadway, from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Basin - Jan. 31, at the Big Horn County Court House, 420 W. C St., from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. During periods of inclement weather, please check with the staff at the out-
reach locations to ensure the service officer will be available. Swan also will be available to meet with veterans and their families by appointment or home visit. To schedule a meeting, he can be reached at 307-2503890.
Man injured in explosion A 32-year old man was transported to a burn unit in Greeley, CO after he was injured in a treater-unit explosion on Sunday that occurred south of Wright on Cosner Road. “He was transported into the ambulance and then to Pine Creek Junction where Life Flight met the ambulance, and then he was transported to the Greeley Colorado burn unit,” explains Campbell County undersheriff Scott Matheny. According to Matheny, the initial report indicated that at the time of the accident the man was working for Yates Petroleum. His updated condition is currently unknown at this time.
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Community Do you think there should be a smoking ban in Gillette? No, it is my right to run my business 74.6% (188 votes) Yes, it is my right not to be around smoke 25.4% (64 votes) Visit www.campbellcountyobserver.com to vote in our Poll of the Week
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Local Educator named Peabody Energy Leader in Education Keri Kenyon-Wood is recognized for her dedication to students and awarded $1,000
Keri Kenyon-Wood of Sage Valley Junior High School, in Gillette, was named a Peabody Energy Leader in Education for the 2011-12 school year, and awarded $1,000 for her commitment and dedication to students. As a ninth grade English teacher, Kenyon-Wood guides her students to be responsible, independent and creative young adults, who have a profound desire to learn and excel in their lives. She believes that, to her students, she is their facilitator of learning, a counselor, sometimes nurse, and always their personal cheerleader. Throughout her 19-year career she has served on many boards and associations, including the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School
Improvement, the National Junior High Society Board and her school’s Professional Learning Community Committee. The Peabody Energy Leaders in Education program rewards dedicated education professionals—from teachers and coaches to librarians and counselors—who inspire and motivate youth to succeed. Award recipients are selected throughout the school year by a committee of top educators and business leaders. “Keri Kenyon-Wood is truly a leader in education, as she supports her students and encourages them to be the best they can be,” said Vic Svec, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications for Peabody Energy. “Peabody created
the Leaders in Education program to give outstanding educators like Keri the recognition they deserve.” The Leaders program was developed in Missouri in 2009, and reflects Peabody’s commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where the company’s employees live and work by honoring those who inspire students. The 2011-2012 award program is continuing to accept nominations and is open to educational professionals of public, private and independent schools in designated communities where Peabody Energy employees live and work. Nominations may be made at www. PeabodyEnergyLeadersInEducation.org. Winners are selected from a diverse group of educators. They can range
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With the temperatures turning colder and ice forming on many area lake anglers will be looking forward to another season of ice fishing. Ice fishing can be exciting and the Game and Fish Commission has enacted several special winter ice fishing provisions for many lakes statewide. These provisions only apply to waters included in the special winter ice fishing provisions list in the fishing regulations and only apply during the ice covered period. Check your fishing regulations for the lakes included in these provisions and keep in mind that these provisions do not apply to any other waters in the state.
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Bold Republic Weekly Banning Smoking is HAZARDOUS to your HEALTH! By Glenn Woods Last week, an article in this very news paper called attention to the issue of banning smoking in Gillette, Wyoming public establishments. Once again, a group wants to ban smoking in bars, restaurants, or any other establishment that is open to the public. My initial reaction on my radio show was -- OH COME NOW, not here in Wyoming! I dug into this topic a bit more and, much to my surprise; found out that Wyoming is the only state in the region that hasn’t instituted a state-wide smoking ban or restriction. Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Utah have full smoking bans. In addition, Idaho has a smoking restriction with exemptions for bars or establishments with liquor licenses. Here in Wyoming, there was a push for a state wide ban on smoking but it came to an end at the State Capital over the issue of individual property rights, the constitutional idea that the property owner has the right to decide what the rules are on his property and thus, the State does not have the right to interfere. South Dakota put the idea of a smoking ban on the ballot and the people of the state voted to pass it. This sort of ballet initiative is a form of direct democracy, which the founding fathers were opposed to. America is not a direct democracy, we are a republic. In a republic individuals are protected from the will of the mob by the rule of law. In other words, the constitution considers the rights of the individual property owner over the will of the mob or the whim of the politicians. So the smoking ban in the state of South Dakota should have never happened through a direct vote of the people. Across the state of Wyoming, many establishments have already gone
smoke free, as a matter of choice. They did so because they thought it would be good for business. A few went back to allowing smoking because they lost business, these establishments were mostly bars, but the majority of restaurants and bars that banned smoking have done well with the change. Here again the decision was left up to the individual property owner, not the State, the city, or the mob. In talking with anti-smoking advocates about this, I hear the common argument, ‘I have the right to breathe clean air.’ That answer to that is, yes you do, but you do not have the right to tell a business owner how he must run his business. Then comes the argument --- ‘But I have the right to eat at that restaurant, just like anyone else.’ The answer to that is, yes you do, and if there is anything that you do not like about that restaurant you are allowed to leave, in protest, and make sure that your complain to the owner or manager on the way out, and that he sees the money that he might have earned by serving your walk right out the door with you. Finally --- ‘But I have the RIGHT to eat there without being bothered by other people’s smoke.’ NO --- you DON’T! There are many things that people do around us that are annoying, or bad for our health, but you do not have the right to order them to stop. In a free country, you do not have the right to tell someone else what to do. NOW - for you anti-smoking advocates, here is where you DO have a vote in the form of “direct democracy.” When you enter a place of business you hold, in your wallet, the power of the all-mighty DOLLAR! The owner of the establishment wants the dollar that is in your wallet. If you do
not like the fact that he allows smoking in his establishment, make sure that he sees you leaving, with your dollar, and that he knows why. Again, many Wyoming establishments have chosen to go non-smoking because they feel that it is good for business. This means that more than enough costumers complained, causing the business owner to change his policy. A few weeks ago I took a trip down to Cheyenne where I was surprised to hear that smoking has been banned in city restaurants and bars. Again, I thought, NOT IN WYOMING! In a recent study the State of Wyoming was cited as the least restrictive state in the nation in terms of taxing, government, property rights, and civil liberties. But we will quickly lose that position if we can now pass laws telling a property owner what he can and can’t do with his own property. Once again, I urge those who read my column, and listen to my radio show, to take note, and take action. There is an anti-smoking group in Wyoming and they are determined. They will win if we don’t continue to fight against them. This is not a matter of whether you are in favor of smoking or not, or like the smell of smoke with your food or not. This is about fighting off special interest groups in the ever repressive nannystate that America is becoming. To put it another way --- the people of Wyoming have never taken well to anyone telling them what to do. Why should we cave in now? If you wish for a local restaurant or bar to ban smoking, talk to the owner and vote with your dollars and your feet. But don’t ever allow anyone to pass a law telling a property owner what he can and can’t do with his establishment. That is a road that we should never go down in this free nation.
To listen to Glenn Woods morning radio show tune in to 1270am KIML Gillette Monday through Friday from 6 - 10 a.m. www.boldrepublic.com
Tuesday’s council meeting will set the stage for 2012 The first meeting of the New Year for the Gillette City Council will take place Tuesday evening. According to the city’s public information officer Joe Lunne, this meeting sets the stage for the rest of the year.
City Appointments
“The City of Gillette’s first meeting of the year usually includes a couple appointments,” Lunne says. “The council will consider approving city attorney Charlie Anderson, a municipal court prosecutor and then two municipal court judges.”
Budget Process
Gillette City Hall will also enter their
budget process this month, which can last from five to six months. “Restraint is a pretty good word for us. We’re not looking at adding a lot of new positions,” Lunne says. “Of course any new position requests that come in have to be reviewed and approved by council before those go forward.” The final budget will be approved by emergency ordinance during the second city council meeting in June, Lunne says.
An Election Year
Being that the New Year is also an election year, three city council members are up for reelection if they
choose to run again. “The candidate filing period will be from May 17 to June 1, and then the primary election will be on August 21 and the general election will be on November 6,” Lunne explains. “Typically the city council will have about half of its council members up for reelection.” Every election year, the terms expire for one of the two council members from each of the city’s three wards. This year the seats currently held by Kevin McGrath (Ward I), Everett Boss (Ward II), and Ted Jerred (Ward III) are up for grabs.
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Governor Matt Mead said he will implement recommendations and continue to focus on better methods to improve safety for workers across the state. The recommendations came from the State Occupational Epidemiologist and contain suggestions on how to continue to make headway on reducing workplace injuries and fatalities. “I believe that we must find ways to get workers in Wyoming home safely at the end of the day,” Governor Mead said. “These recommendations are a first step on the path to making every workplace safer. They do not provide a solution but show that some systemic changes need to be made. They also indicate we still have work to do to further evaluate and make progress in workplace safety.” The recommendations note the need to address the culture of workplace safety, the need for better collaboration and communication, and the need for a workable data collection system. Governor Mead thanked the Wyoming Oil and Gas Industry Safety Alliance for their continuing efforts to improve the culture of safety. To address the problem
of data collection, Governor Mead is moving the Occupational Epidemiologist position to the Department of Workforce Services. This means the position will be located with the Wyoming OSHA and with others analyzing workplace data. The move will overcome some of the regulatory barriers to accessing data. “These are steps toward improving collaboration and communication,” Governor Mead said. “Over the last year we learned that access to timely data is a barrier to adequate analysis and this must be addressed.” The Occupational Epidemiologist position was created over a year ago to produce recommendations. Dr. Timothy Ryan completed the task and provided this report. After completing the job, he has moved on to a position in the private sector. “I am committed to this effort and want the position to continue with the objective of reducing workplace fatalities and injuries. I have recommended establishing this position within the Department of Workforce Services and I am charging the Department with improving collaboration between the State and private businesses.”
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I would like to bring to readers attention regarding the case of Lisa Marie Kimmell. She was brutally murdered in 1988. Mr. Eaton was later convicted of her murder. A conviction upheld by the Wyoming Supreme Court. Now a judge in Cheyenne has ruled he be entitled to a new trial. I think it is unbelievable. He has had every means of defense; this young woman didn’t have a defense. I am concerned for her family. Respectfully Submitted, Rachel F. Rosenau From Editor Nicholas De Laat: I have always been under the belief that rapists and child molesters should be killed. I am even going to go as far as saying the victim or the victim’s families should be able to flip the switch. I am very interested to see why this Judge ruled for a new trial. I know that the death penalty is very sensitive to government, as you never want to kill the wrong person. If there is new DNA evidence, I could see the justification…but something keeps popping to my mind, and that is the year 1988. If new evidence has not come out in 24 years (DNA has been around for a long time), then he should have been fried a long time ago.
What’s Going On In Government? Monday, January 9
-City Council Work Session, 6 p.m., 2nd Floor Community Conference Room, City Hall -Wright Town Council Workshop, 7 p.m., Council Room, Town Hall -Wright Town Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Council Room, Town Hall
Tuesday, January 10
-Board of Examiners, 12:30 p.m., Community Conference Room, City Hall
Saturday, January 14
-NEWY Municipal Leaders Group, 8:30 a.m., 2nd Floor Community Room, City Hall
Tuesday, January 17
-City/County/Town of Wright Luncheon, 12 noon, George Amos Memorial Building -City Council Pre-Meeting, 6 p.m., 3rd Floor Conference Room, City Hall -City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall
Thursday, January 12
-Parks & Beautification Board, 5:30 p.m., 2nd Floor Community Room, City Hall -Campbell County Public Land Board, 7 p.m., Camplex Board Room
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The Wyoming Liberty Group’s event this week focused on issues likely to arise in the upcoming Wyoming budget session. Legislators seem to be without a plan to pop the ballooning growth in government. We suggest: just let go! Down-to-earth alternatives to ballooning government worked in the past and can work again.
Wyoming Homeland Security Series - Part 1 An Introduction to People, Policies and Funding That Define Homeland Security in Wyoming An Investigative Report by JP Echmiller - Wyoming Liberty Group Over the past several months, Wyoming Liberty Group investigative reporter JP Eichmiller was allotted unprecedented access into the inner-workings of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security along with several of the local and regional agencies it coordinates. State officials and county coordinators granted us hours of in-person interviews, tours of facilities throughout Wyoming, inspections of equipment and access to internal reviews and expense accounts. In addition to government officials, we spoke with the independent auditing and accounting firm hired by the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security to review compliance of federal Homeland Security Grant Program recipients. This series marks the first time several of these candid reviews of state and local spending practices of Homeland Security Grant funds have been made available to the public. This series is a snapshot of what homeland security means to the citizens of Wyoming a decade after 9/11; the good, the bad and often the in-between. Two miles north of downtown Cheyenne, just off of Interstate 25, the former headquarters of the Wyoming National Guard appears all but abandoned. Were it not for the security checkpoints leading up to the entrance and the various military personnel occasionally seen moving about, the slightly aged, single story brick building could easily be mistaken for an elementary school or the offices of some local municipality. A tour of the building’s ground floor proves wholly unremarkable. Generic office cubicles dominate the majority of the floor plan. The carpeting appears ready for replacement and the walls in need of a fresh coat of paint. The previous tenants have done well in removing all furniture or signs of what purpose this building may once have served. It hardly seems necessary, as is the case, to have security clearance or an official escort to be here. Underneath this vacant space, however, lies another story. Occupying the basement of the building is the State Operations Center of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security - a virtual command and control bunker from which federal, state and local emergencies can be and are managed. This is the epicenter for those tasked with mitigating relief during the worst of any disaster in Wyoming, be it natural or man-made. The subterranean complex offers a completely opposite effect from the ground floor above. A quick elevator ride and short walk down a dimly lit corridor leads to an impressive communication and command center. Four long rows of desks face a large wall adorned with large flat screen monitors, white boards and various color-coded maps of Wyoming. Clocks on the wall display the current time in Cheyenne and other locations across the world. The long desks hold at least 20 individual work stations, each with their own computer
and monitor. During the catastrophic floods that raged across Wyoming this year, these seats sat full with representatives of various first responder agencies, working in conjunction to coordinate the efforts of those on the scene and to provide logistical support. Remnants of recent disaster response operations occupy the walls in the form of maps, strategy notations and assignment orders. Communication stations are wired to speak with on-scene responders by cell phone, computer and a multitude of high frequency radio links. The occupants of the room are constantly apprised with updates from any number of locales through instant computer feeds. In one adjoining room, Wyoming Office of Homeland Security coordinators assign commanders and teams to whatever disasters and emergencies may be occurring at any one time. Another office acts as a conference room for the high command and other interested parties to meet and update each other as events unfold. Private offices are reserved for the use of FBI, ATF or other federal agents that may be called in for support. There is even a full kitchen on site to feed those unable to leave during extended duty cycles. On site generators ensure the occupants will have power and heat should local blackouts occur. Within the next couple of months, this location will become even better equipped to respond to emergencies. In January 2012, the vacant upstairs offices are scheduled to be occupied by the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security’s (WOHS) full-time administrative employees. Also scheduled to move on site are all of the telecommunications experts, radiological response teams, equipment specialists and K-9 handlers, along with their multitudes of hardware, tools, vehicles and dogs. It will mark the first time in the existence of the WOHS -nearly a decade -- which all 23 of the various WOHS state-level employees will be housed in one location. In essence, what this building represents is the corporeal embodiment of the near-$118 million dollar investment placed into Wyoming’s homeland security programs. Just over one decade ago, the term “homeland security” was void from American vernacular. Today, however, the words represent an enigmatic jumble of foreign and domestic policies, massive government bureaucracies and billions of dollars in investments at all levels of government. The most far-reaching domestic response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks was the creation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - an unprecedented conglomeration of 22 separate federal departments under one overarching agency. Born out of the 2002 federal Homeland Security Act, the agency immediately opened a floodgate of billions upon billions of dollars across the nation. States were ordered to distribute the cash locally according to need.
Virtually every county in the country that requested money for training and equipment was granted new funding. Wyoming’s 23 counties have been no exception. Since 2002, Wyoming has received over $111 million in federal funds intended to boost state and local security, and to enhance both terror prevention and emergency response coordination systems. Matching state and local funds have pushed total homeland security related spending in Wyoming past $118 million. The effects have been far-reaching and profound. In 2003, the Wyoming Legislature authorized the creation of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, thereby transferring control of the state’s emergency management programs from the Wyoming Military Department to the Office of the Governor. The new agency has overseen the dramatic increase in the appropriations allotted to local first response teams and agencies. The logistical capabilities, equipment and response coordination systems have improved markedly as a result. But while the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security has expanded rapidly, its growing pains have also been real. For all of the tangible effects the infusion of federal capital has had on modern equipment and training, there are glaring examples of the trappings of money and power - ranging from negligence to outright criminal behavior. Up next; Part 2: 9/11 Signals a New Age in Federal Funding for Wyoming
In last week’s smoking ban article, we stated that the Substance Abuse Advisory Council is behind the possible smoking ban that the Gillette City Council could have on the table in time. However, as stated at the end of the article, members of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council could not be reached in time of publication for comment. Since then, more things have come to light on the specifics of the possible, if any, smoking ban. First, it is not the Substance Abuse Advisory Council that contacted the Gillette City Council, but Spring Wilkins who is a volunteer member of the SAAC and works for ACS-CAN (the American Cancer SocietyCancer Action Network). She was able to get ahold of us last week and clarify a few things, some of which include that she is “just looking at the possibility, but nothing will happen this year (2012) as far as a bill before the City Council.” Ms. Wilkins went on to state that during 2012 only “education and increased awareness about the harms of second hand smoke in the workplace will be the primary goal,” and that “we are just looking to find the best approach to reduce second hand smoke exposure.” The Substance Abuse Advisory Council was not involved in any possible ban on alcohol at Gillette Wild games, as they were only consulted by the Wild to provide assistance on the most responsible way to regulate the sales of alcohol. Their grants do not allow them to be involved in any kind of political lobbying effort. As far as a future smoking ban in Gillette, Wilkins stated that “we could continue on with what we do now, which is educate, or we could get much more aggressive, but there will not be a proposed ordinance any time soon. We are in the research and homework stage currently. We have to figure out, will the community support it, and what will fit Gillette?” Questions and comments can be brought directly to Spring Wilkins’ attention as she welcomes phone calls by the general public, or you can write in your opinion on the smoking ban to the Campbell County Observer for our Letters to the Editor section.
First of seven Town Hall Meetings on Health Benefit Exchange to be held in Cody Governor Matt Mead’s Health Care Policy Advisor will be participating in the first of seven town hall meetings next week in Cody. The focus of the meeting will be to solicit input from the public on solutions to health insurance challenges including the concept of Health Benefit Exchanges and to hear concerns about health care generally. The town hall meeting in Cody is scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Park County Library in the Grizzly Hall on January 10, 2012. “We want citizens to come out and give us their input about health care in Wyoming and any ideas, concerns or comments they have about possible solutions including concepts of a Health Benefit Exchange,” said Elizabeth Hoy, Health Care Policy Advisor to Governor Mead. The additional meetings will take place in Gillette, Casper, Rock Springs, Jackson, Riverton and Cheyenne. Dates and times for those meetings are not yet set.
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Kissack Rodeo another Success! Just over 3000 local residents showed up to the Cam-plex on New Year’s Eve to watch 65 competitors compete in the 10th Annual Rodeo. The Kissack Rodeo was another success because of all their sponsors and the community support of the rodeo. Winners were: Jesse Wright-Saddle Bronc Riding Seth-Glause-Bull Riding Team Sponsor Winner-Viking Explosives and Wood Wire Line Zack Phillips and Tanner AusBare Back
Wrestling update Overall standings
Team W Gillette 7 Ponderosa 6 Bismarck 5 Wagner 4 Douglas 3 Sidney 2 Scottsbluff 1 Poudre 0
L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
SATURDAY - ROUND 5 Gillette 48, Scottsbluff 21
106 pounds: Devon Mauch, G, lost 7-0 decision to Juan Delacruz, S 113: Evan Smith, G, pinned Christian Barraza, S, 3:22 120: Danny Provost, G, pinned by Keegan Hessler, S. 1:43 126: Kris Miller, G, pinned Sabian Harsh, S, :50 132: Alex Lacasse, G, won by forfeit 138: Lukas Poloncic, G, lost 6-4 decision to Tyler Nation, S 145: Dani Fischer, G, pinned Tristan Donaldson, S, :49 152: Jordan Fischer, G, pinned Cody Rossman, S, :50 160: Tanner Olson, G, won by forfeit 170: Robert Perry, G, lost 11-5 decision to Jed Weis, S 182: Burke Burgess, G, pinned Cameron Presher, S, :38 195: Jace Jacob, G, lost 6-2 to Kolby Aulick, S 220: Lucas Sather, G, won by forfeit 285: Taylor Barbour, G, lost 5-3 decision to Andrew Aratani, S
Pronghorn action coming up Submitted by Ruth Benson-Gillette College • This weekend, Saturday, January 7th, the Pronghorn Women & Men’s Basketball Teams take on Miles Community College. The Lady Pronghorns begin at 5:30 pm, the Men at 7:30 pm at South Campus. Other Pronghorn action at home this month:
• Wednesday, January 11 – Pronghorns vs. Western Wyoming Community College 5:30/7:30 pm • Saturday, January 21 – Pronghorns vs. Casper College 5:30/7:30 pm • Wednesday, January 25 – Pronghorns vs. Northwest College 5:30/7:30 pm
Campbell County Boys Results/Schedule Date Away Team Score 12/3/2011 Green River 43 12/15/2011 Union, UT 56 12/16/2011 Evanston 53 12/17/2011 Campbell County 61 1/6/2012 Montbello, CO 1/13/2012 Natrona 1/14/2012 Campbell County 1/20/2012 Laramie 1/21/2012 Cheyenne South 1/27/2012 Campbell County 1/28/2012 Campbell County 2/2/2012 Sheridan 2/10/2012 Campbell County 2/11/2012 Campbell County 2/17/2012 Cheyenne Central 2/18/2012 Cheyenne East 2/24/2012 Campbell County T = Tournament Game
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Home Team Score Campbell County 66 Campbell County 69 Campbell County 55 Star Valley 39 Campbell County Campbell County Kelly Walsh Campbell County Campbell County Cheyenne East Cheyenne Central Campbell County Cheyenne South Laramie Campbell County Campbell County Sheridan
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Campbell County Girls Results/Schedule Date Away Team Score 12/3/2011 Green River 25 12/15/2011 Evanston 51 12/16/2011 American Fork, UT 63 12/17/2011 Star Valley 43 1/6/2012 Little Wound, SD 1/13/2012 Campbell County 1/14/2012 Kelly Walsh 1/20/2012 Campbell County 1/21/2012 Campbell County 1/27/2012 Campbell County 1/28/2012 Cheyenne Central 2/3/2012 Campbell County 2/11/2012 Laramie 2/17/2012 Campbell County 2/18/2012 Campbell County 2/23/2012 Sheridan 2/25/2012 Cheyenne South T = Tournament Game
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Team Wyoming player Austin Newson (Gillette) waits to get on the ice before finals.
Team Wyoming poses after their victory in the Jackson Moose New Year’s Tournament. Pictured are (Back Row) Coach Kevin Avery (Gillette), Jesse Cross (Sheridan), Austin Clemetson (Gillette), Thomas Lubnau (Gillette), Austin Newson (Gillette), Coach Scott Newson (Gillette), Drew Rone (Casper), Sandis Cook (Sheridan), Coach Chris Cook (Sheridan); Middle Row: Ethan Swedlund (Rock Springs), Parker Jones (Rock Springs). (Bottom Row) Hunter Brown (Casper); Jack Chase (Sheridan); Rhett Pimental (Powell); Connall Keegan (Cody); Peyton Wetzel (Casper); Walker Billings (Sheridan).
PeeWee Hockey Tournament Kids from Gillette played on two teams at the PeeWee tournament in Jackson. Three kids from Gillette, Austin Clemetson, Austin Newson and Tommy Lubnau
played for Team Wyoming, a Wyoming all-star team. Gillette also fielded another local PeeWee all-start team called the Gillette Chiefs.
Team Wyoming’s Tommy Lubnau (Gillette) shoots and scores in the final tournament game against Jackson A.
Team Wyoming coach Kevin Avery (Gillette) teaches skills between periods in the final game against the Jackson Moose A. Team Wyoming won the tournament with victories over Casper 13 – 0, Jackson B 11 – 0, Idaho Falls Lasky 6 – 0, Idaho Falls 6 – 0, and Jackson A 8 – 5.
Gillette Chief Coach George Stilson guides the Chiefs between periods.
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Sports Report Lady Camels too much for St. Joe’s By Ted Ripko - Basin Radio Sports
Coming off their previous two losses this season the Gillette Lady Camels have outscored their opponents by a combined score of 12469. That trend continued Friday afternoon in the third place game at the Annual Energy Classic Basketball Tournament at the Castle of Chaos as Gillette defeated St. Joseph’s 76-45 behind Sierra Toms’ 21 points. Toms scored 13 of her game-high total in the second quarter alone as she truly dominated the interior defense of the Lady Guardians. Gillette trailed 10-5 midway through the first quarter and then went on a 12-0 run to grab the lead, and they never looked back as they turned a 5-point deficit into a 16-point lead at half and a 30-point lead at the end of the third quarter. Also finishing in double figures for the Lady Camels was Shelby Johnson, as she got her second start of the season and ended up with 12 points, including 8 in the third quarter when the Lady Camels outscored St. Joe’s 26-12. The Lady Guardians showed potential, especially with their senior leader, Natasha Weninger. Weninger connected on six 3-pointers and led the way for St. Joe’s with 20 points. Sascha Lichtenwald was second on the team with 10 points, despite battling foul trouble for the majority of the game. The Lady Camels now have some time off before they return to the court in 2012. Gillette returns to play on Friday, January 6 at home against Little Wound, SD at 7:00 pm. You can
hear this game on 97.3 KAML FM and online at http://www.network1sports.com/station/ kaml#menus. Coming off the Gillette Lady Camels very impressive third place win over St. Joseph’s, the Camels will be taking to the court Friday night to try and wrap up their third straight Energy Classic Championship. Gillette tips off at 7:30 against Brighton High from Salt Lake City. These two teams met in the 2009 championship game with the Camels escaping with an 84-80 win. You can hear every last minute of action tonight on 97.3 KAML FM and online athttp://www.network1sports.com/station/kaml#menus. In other day 3 action at the Energy Classic, the Mandan Lady Braves overpowered Meadowdale 90-45 to claim fifth place, and Kelly Walsh took down Notre Dame to wrap up seventh place. On the boys’ side, the Bismarck Demons defeated Natrona County 63-49 for fifth place, and Hockinson, WA outlasted Notre Dame 56-47 for seventh place. Lady Camels scoring breakdown: Dani Williams – 9 Julia Seamans – 5 Lexi Hill - 8 Dacia Lyman – 6 Lexi Wilde – 5 Sierra Toms – 21 Michaela Anderson – 2 Steph Casteel – 8 (career high) Shelby Johnson – 12
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Sierra Toms helped power the Lady Camels past St. Joe’s by sinking a game-high 21 points, 13 of which came in the second quarter alone.
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Despite a career high effort in which Logan Wasson led the Camels with 18 points, including four 3-pointers, the Gillette Camels fell to the Brighton High School Bengels Friday night 81-74.
Camels come up just short The Gillette Camels came up just short in their attempt to win their third consecutive Energy Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament. In a game that featured 16 lead changes in the first half and 7 ties, the Camels couldn’t keep up with Brighton High School as the Bengals closed out the second quarter on an 11-0 run to take a 41-30 win at half on their way to an 81-74 victory over the Camels. Gillette trailed by as many as 14 in the second half and they were able to get as close as 4 in the fourth quarter, but they couldn’t get any closer than that. Logan Wasson led four Camels in double figures as Wasson finished with a career-high 18 points, including a career-high four 3-pointers. Cody Anderson was second on the team with 17 points and Cody Kelley and Westin Hinkel each chipped in 10. Scoring a game-high 27 points for the Bengals was Brandon Miller, who was 14 of 15 from the free throw line. As a team, the Bengals shot 29 of 33 from the charity stripe. The Camels kept clawing away at Brighton’s lead in the fourth quarter thanks to 3-pointers from Hinkel, Wasson, Michael Cook and Tanner Moser. However, it wouldn’t be enough as the Camels dropped their third game of the season. Surprisingly, all three loses have been at home. At the conclusion of the Energy Classic Basketball Tournament, they announced the All-Tournament Teams. Cody Anderson and Westin Hinkel made the boys team while Sierra Toms and Dani Williams made the girls team. Gillette now sets their sights on Little Wound, SD on Saturday, January 7 at 7:00 pm. You can hear the game on 97.3 KAML FM and online athttp://www.network1sports.com/station/kaml#menus. Camels Scoring Breakdown: Cody Kelley – 10 Westin Hinkel – 10 Logan Wasson – 18 (career high) Michael Cook – 5 Tanner Moser – 8 Cody Anderson – 17 Jade Kampfe – 6
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Taylor and Trevor Jeffries traveled to Nevada for the Rocky Mountain Nationals Las Vegas All Star Classic December 17. Both boys wrestled incredibly well with Taylor placing first in the 14 and under 116 pound division. In the 12 and under 84 pound division, Trevor avenged a loss to the wrestler who beat him for the championship at Monster Match 9-2 for true second.
What’s Going On In Sports? Friday, January 6
-CCHS WRE (JV) Shane Shatto Invite, Douglas -WJSH B/G BB @ Big Horn -CCHS BBB (SO/JV/V) vs. Montbello, 4 p.m., North Campus -CCHS GBB (SO/V) vs. Little Wound, 5:30 p.m., North Campus -Gillette WILD vs. Billings, 7:35 p.m., The Metra Saturday, January 7 -CCHS WRE (JV) Shane Shatto Invite, Douglas -CCHS WRE (JV) Wright Duals, 8 a.m., Wright -CCHS BSW vs. Laramie, 10 a.m., Aquatic Center -CCHS BBB (SO/JV) @ Little Wound, 5 p.m., Kyle, SD -Gillette College WBB vs. Miles City College, 5:30 p.m., South Campus -Gillette College MBB vs. Miles City College, 7:30 p.m., South Campus -Gillette WILD vs. Bozeman, 7:30 p.m., Haynes Pavilion
Monday, January 9
-WJSH Dev B/G BB @ Hulett -WJSH Drama Auditions, 3:30-5 or 6-7:30 p.m., Town Hall
Tuesday, January 10
-WJSH Drama Auditions, 6-7:30 p.m., Town Hall
-CCHS GBB (SO/JV/V) @ Natrona, 4 p.m. -CCHS BSW @ Cheyenne, 4 p.m. -Gillette WILD vs. Helena, 8 p.m., Cam-plex Spirit Hall
Saturday, January 14
-CCHS WRE (V) Cowboy Invite, Miles City, MT -CCHS WRE (JV) Cheyenne East JV Invite -WJSH HS B/G BB @ Burns -WJSH HS WRE @ Pavilion, 9 a.m. -CCHS BSW @ Cheyenne, 9 a.m. -CCHS BBB (SO/JV/V) @ Kelly Walsh, 4 p.m. -CCHS GBB (SO/JV/V) vs. Kelly Walsh, 4 p.m. -Gillette WILD vs. Helena, 8 p.m., Camplex Spirit Hall
Sunday, January 15
-State All-State Music Conference, 7 a.m., Evanston
Monday, January 16
-State All-State Music Conference, 7 a.m., Evanston
Tuesday, January 17
-State All-State Music Conference, 7 a.m., Evanston -WJSH Dev B/G BB vs. Twin Spruce, 4 p.m., Wright -WJSH WRE @ Moorcroft, 5 p.m. -CCHS WRE (JV/V) vs. Sturgis, 5:30 p.m., North Campus
Wednesday, January 11
-Gillette College WBB vs. Western Wyoming, 5:30 p.m., South Campus -Gillette College MBB vs. Western Wyoming, 7:30 p.m., South Campus
Friday, January 13
-CCHS WRE (V) Cowboy Invite, Miles City, MT -WJSH HS B/G BB @ Sundance -CCHS Indoor Track Yellow Jacket Open, Spearfish, SD -WJSH HS WRE @ Pavilion, 12 p.m. -CCHS BBB (SO/JV/V) vs. Natrona, 4 p.m., North Campus
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“A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.” – Larry Bird
Our Roots Dwight Eisenhower By Mike Borda
Last week we looked at the early life of our 34th President, Dwight David Eisenhower. Raised in the Midwest, he took an immediate liking to the military state of mind, and later enrolled in military school. After graduation, he served in several different positions within the armed forces, and when we last finished he was working in the War Department under Douglas MacArthur. This position was a big achievement for Eisenhower, who had long dreamed to serve with America’s highest-ranking officers. The position was not a permanent one, however. While in the Philippines training the countries troops, war broke out in Europe. Eisenhower had been waiting for this opportunity ever since he missed out on the First World War. He had longed to command troops in battle, and he believed this would be his opportunity. Assigned to Washington in 1941, his leadership and strategic cunning showed through almost immediately. He was named the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces of North Africa in 1942, and later led the troops into Sicily and mainland Italy. Displaying his attributes during this difficult campaign, Eisenhower showed
enough to his superiors (who were few in number by this point) that he was put in charge of Operation Overlord, the invasion at Normandy. His success during the European landing earned him the title of General of the Army, a position he had long coveted. This new title gave him the opportunity to not only display his legendary leadership, but also his skill at diplomacy. In dealing with Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, and even Josef Stalin, Eisenhower showed that he had what it took to be a leader in this newly forming world. He would get his chance in 1952, after serving as both Chief of Staff, and later President of Columbia University under President Harry Truman. Elected by a wide margin, Eisenhower had reached the pinnacle of his life’s work. During his first term as President, the Cold War was just beginning to form. Against typical military fashion, Eisenhower actually tried reaching out to leaders of communist nations, hoping to bridge the gaps between countries and strengthen relationships. This effort, while not always successful, showed how much character Eisenhower had, and strengthened his popularity with the
American people. Popularity was not a problem for the man they called “Ike”. During his Presidency, he accomplished a great deal. Ending the Korean War, building the American highway system, overseeing economic growth, and keeping America out of an emerging crisis in Vietnam are only a few of the achievements credited to Ike. After leaving office, Eisenhower campaigned heavily for his Vice President, Richard Nixon. This was to no avail, however, as John F. Kennedy won the 1962 election. Following this, Ike and Mamie moved to a farm near Gettysburg, where they spent much of their time until donating the land to the National Park Service in 1967. President Dwight David Eisenhower died on March 28, 1969, in Washington D.C. From humble beginnings and with great ambition, the man they called Ike rose from a small Midwestern town to become the leader of the most powerful nation on Earth. One of our countries most popular Presidents, his is a story of continued success through extremely hard work. It is a story we should all strive to imitate.
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Sporting Goods Like new Horizon Elliptical. $300 obo. Call 299-7058 for more info.
Home Appliances/ Furnshings Microfiber couch with 2 recliners combined. Green. $100 Call 299-4967. Booth Table. L-shaped. With Chairs. Seats 6. $500.00 Call 299-4967 Chest Freezer. $100. 307299-5918
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Three antique pressedbacked oak chairs. Excellent condition. $85 each. 6820042
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Storage Unit Sale!!!!! Home stereo, car speakers, 2 dressers, mattress and box spring sets $20, chests, coffee table, chairs, end tables and much more. Call (307) 682-7864
Harley Accessories for sale. Call 307-670-8980. Ask for Tammy.
Heavy Equipment/ Trailers 6x10 trailer. Great shape, fits your biggest Harley. $1,400 obo. 299-4967.
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1981 Circle J 4-horse Horse Trailer. New floor, paint and wiring. $2500 OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374
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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
1997 32ft. Class A Motor Home. Sleeps 6, Only 31,000 Miles. Asking $17,000. Call (307) 660-7520.
Guns for Sale .38 Colt detective’s special. $525.00 obo Call (307) 6827864 .380 Smith and Weston Bodyguard. Built in laser site. $450.00 firm. Trades possible. Call (307) 6827864. 1903 Springfield. 30o6 Cal. U.S. Military. $700 obo. Call (307) 682-7864
Wanted to Buy I Buy Militaria. Swords, uniforms, bayonets, medals, guns/parts, field gear. 6827864 Newspaper vending machines. Contact us at: CampbellCountyObserver@gmail. com WILL PAY CASH FOR CAMPERS. Call Scott (307) 680-0854. Manual Transmission for 93’ Chevy Pickup 4wd. Must be in good shape. Call 2572306.
Large Private RV/Camper Lot for rent. Big yard, trees. All utilities available. $400 per month, $400 deposit. 1 year lease. Call (307) 6601007. 5th wheel camper for sale. Call Skip (307) 680-0073
Homes for Sale Home for sale by owner in Western Way. Asking $239,000 for the 1,800 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 2 bath home with an unfinished basement and a two car garage. Fully fenced, large landscaped yard with a sprinkler system. Home is within walking distance to the new recreation center and the new elementary school that is being built. Please contact me at 307-670-1209 if you are interested. Tri-level house for sale 4 bed 2 bath $209,000 (307) 6701925. Gorgeous land home package set up in Wright. 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, hickory cabinets throughout, front porch, central air, and much more. Financing available. For a personal showing call (307) 687-0333 40+ Acres 2 miles south of Wright 1999 Atlantic Oak Modular. $250,000 OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374
Toys (ATV’s Boats, Etc.) Boat for Sale with trailer. Needs work. Call 670-8980 for info.
Apartments for Rent 1-5 bedroom units available for rent. Please contact Real Estate Systems of Gillette Inc at 307-682-0964 for all the updated details. Spacious & new, 1, 2, &3 bdrm affordable apartments available now! Call 6858066. Washer and dryer in every unit. Private sunny patio or balcony. Special move-in rate, 1 bdrm: $694, 2 bdrm: $777, 3 bdrm: $888. Move in now and deduct $ 200 off first month while special lasts. Call Konnie or Celeste at Highland Properties 685-8066.
Ranchett for rent. 20mi. south on Hwy 59. Three Bed, 2 bath. 2.5 car heated garage on 94 acres. $1,600.00 per month.689-2338 FSBO 2,688 SF home on corner lot with fenced back yard. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, upgraded kitchen, finished walkout basement, oversized garage. $259,000. 307-680-9180.
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Autos, Trucks and Vans 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! 1982 Chevy Ventura Van. 350 Engine, 400 Turbo newly rebuilt transmission. Interior in GREAT shape, has a working electric wet bar and built in cooler in back. Carb. needs re-jetted, other than that there are no problems. Must see. Asking $3,500 or best offer. Price:$3,500obo. Contact: 307-670-8980 Chopper - Custom built frame, s&s engine, carb, etc. 80ci. Evolution engine. Wide glide front end. Low. Torn apart down to frame. Have all parts, could be built in two days with under $200.00. Asking $5,500 or best offer. Price:$5,500obo. Contact: 307-670-2037 ‘76 Electra-Glide would consider trade on Pan or Knuck if ya know of anyone, ‘81 sent it to LA-S&S, 11.5to1 and dual-plugged to run regular-gas, had burn-out time at Hog-Jam! Ben 680.7464.
Autos, Trucks and Vans 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo SS (White) with 137,000 mi; $6500. Call 307 - 689 – 0966 1983 Ventura (Chevy) for sale. WORKING WET BAR. Closet, fold down rear seat bed, caption swivel chairs. Great shape. Needs carburetor adjustment. Newly rebuilt Transmission, 400 Turbo. $4,000.00. Call 307670-2037. 2004 Yukon Denali XL,6.0 Motor, Loaded $14,000 OBO 660-9351 2008 Hyundai Sonata LMTD, 40,000 mi. $13,500, Call 307-660-2532. 1993 Chevy 1500 4x4 350 Engine, runs great. 5 spd. manual, transmission needs rebuilt. Transfer case in great condition. No other problems other than transmission. Asking $2,000 or best offer. Price: $2,000obo. Contact: 307-670-2037 1986 Toyota Tercel 4x4. $1050.00. Call 307-2995918
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Wyoming Main Street no later than Feb. 3, 2012. Application packets must include a completed application form. Scholarships will only be offered to individuals who are residents of a Wyoming municipality and associated with, or supported by, one of the following organizations: local government, downtown association or its equivalent, downtown merchants association, urban renewal authority, downtown development authority, chamber of commerce, historic preservation organization, or other community organizations intended to revitalize a historic downtown. Notification of scholarship awards will be made from the Wyoming Main Street staff on or around Feb. 15, 2012. Recipients are asked to give a report to their local city/town council as well as the Wyoming Main Street Advisory Board about the information learned on the trip and how it will help their community. For more information, contact Wyoming Main Street Specialist Scott Wisniewski at 307.777.2934 orscott.w@
wyo.gov. The Wyoming Main Street Program is dedicated to providing Wyoming communities with opportunities to strengthen local pride and revitalize historic downtown districts by utilizing the Main Street Four Point Approach. This approach means Wyoming Main Street strives to help downtown business owners improve the appearance of downtowns, build cooperation between downtown groups, help downtowns market their unique qualities and strengthen the economic base of downtown. The mission of the Business Council is to facilitate the economic growth of Wyoming. The Business Council, a state government agency, concentrates its efforts on providing assistance for existing Wyoming companies and start-ups, helping communities meet their development and diversification needs, and recruiting new firms and industries targeted to complement the state’s assets. For more information, please visitwww.wyomingbusiness.org.
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The Fastest Gun in the Dakotas By Jeff Morrison The Black Hills gold rush of the 1870s attracted more than its share of gunfighters and violent men. The most notorious was, of course, Wild Bill Hickok who had settled in Deadwood for a mere 20 days before being shot in the back during a poker game. The recent HBO series “Deadwood” brought back to life a few other toughs from the gold camps including Sheriff Seth Bullock, Al Swearingen and Dan Dority. But the man who struck fear in the hearts of bandits all along the Deadwood-Cheyenne stage road (and more than a few law-abiding citizens as well) was Boone May. Daniel Boone May was born in 1852 in Missouri and moved west with his two brothers, Bill and Jim in 1876 to haul freight from Cheyenne to the newly discovered gold fields around Deadwood. Boone and Jim soon established road ranches along the stage route and managed two adjoining stage stations; Robbers Roost and May’s Ranch. According to the diary of Rolf Johnson, an acquaintance, May had eyes that were a “hue between yellow, green and grey, and had a curious restless look about them.” Johnson added that “he was a man I would have instinctively feared without knowing who he was.” In 1877 the Cheyenne and Black Hills Stage and Express Company hired the May brothers to serve as shotgun messengers who guarded the gold coaches that ran from Deadwood to Cheyenne. The stage line had been victimized by road agents so often that an open war had been declared against the robbers. In just a few short years Boone May became the most notorious messenger rider who ever guarded a stage. During his career he participated in the capture of several stage robbers and is known to have killed at least eight, but is reputed to have killed even more that he buried and kept quiet about. One of his first confrontations with stage robbers occurred near his own station at Robber’s Roost. The plan had been for May to ride inside the coach so as not to tip off any would-be thieves. Usually the coaches carrying gold did not allow normal passengers, but on this occasion a woman and her young child insisted on passage and, in spite of objections by May, were allowed to travel in the coach. As expected, the coach was held up and the passengers were told to get out of the stage. But as May was preparing to surprise the bandits as planned, the woman, fearing for the safety of her and her child, threw such a fit that May was forced to toss out his rifle and surrender as the element of surprise was ruined. Not long afterward, as May
was in Deadwood on business, he spotted one of the bandits from the robbery, Prescott Webb, walking toward him on the street. Webb also spotted May at about the same time and both men went for their pistols. May was struck in the forearm but had managed to put a bullet into Webb’s shoulder. Webb jumped on a nearby horse and attempted to flee, firing his pistol wildly at May. By this time, Deputy Johnny Cochrane had joined May, and the two proceeded to shoot Webb’s horse out from under the fleeing outlaw. His horse dead, Webb tried to run for it on foot but soon came face to face with Sheriff Seth Bullock and another deputy, who promptly arrested him. While in jail, Webb confessed to the robbery and named his two accomplices who were also arrested and sent to trial in Cheyenne. But the robbers were acquitted for lack of evidence, much to the disgust of the lawmen in Deadwood. Boone May soon formed another plan for dispensing justice along the Cheyenne-Deadwood Road. In mid-September 1878, May, riding a couple miles behind a “treasure” coach headed south with another messenger rider named Zimmerman, came across the stage in the process of being robbed near Old Woman Creek in what is now Weston County Wyoming. May and Zimmerman opened fired on the bandits causing all but one of them to flee. Frank Towle, wanted for murder of at least one lawman and also for his participation in the murder of stage driver, Johnny Slaughter, fell to the ground severely wounded. May and Zimmerman rode in hot pursuit of the other robbers, leaving Towle to his fate. Towle somehow escaped capture but later died of his wounds. A few months later a reward was being offered in Cheyenne for those responsible for the death of Slaughter. By this time May knew where Towle was buried and, reasoning that it was likely he was the one who killed the bandit dug up his corpse and removed its head. May then took his grisly proof to Cheyenne to claim his reward. The officials, shocked at the sight of Towle’s decomposing head, refused to pay the reward, claiming that the offer had expired, and a positive identification couldn’t be made on the head in any case. Having no more use for his trophy, May is said to have disposed of Towle’s head by tossing it onto the town garbage heap on his way back home. That same fall, Cornelius “Lame Johnny” Donahue, accused of robbing the Sydney – Deadwood stage, was being returned for trial in Deadwood. Riding as messengers
were Jesse Brown and Boone May. As the stage neared Buffalo Gap, May and Brown parted company with the stage for reasons that were never fully explained, and left the prisoner in the care of fellow messenger rider, “Whispering” Smith. A few miles down the road, the stage was held up by masked gunmen, the number of which now varies between two and eight, depending on the source. Lame Johnny was removed from the stage and hung from a nearby elm tree on the banks of the creek that now bears his name. A similar fate befell Archie McLaughlin and Willie Mansfield, who had participated in the famous robbery of the Monitor – the supposedly “impregnable” ironclad treasure coach of the Deadwood-Cheyenne road. The duo were captured by Boone May and sent on a stage for trial in Cheyenne, escorted by messenger riders Jesse Brown and May’s brother, Jim. In Cheyenne they were told the trial would be postponed and the prisoners must be returned to Deadwood in the meantime. North of Fort Laramie the stage was stopped by masked vigilantes who hung the two suspected outlaws. Because the stage line tried to keep shipments secret to avoid robbery, the stage robbers often employed spies to alert them of pending gold shipments leaving town. One such spy, Joe Minuse, was apprehended one night by two masked men. The men were two messenger riders, Boone May and Billy Sample. They attempted to extract information from Minuse regarding his employers by hoisting the outlaw up and down with a rope around his neck. Minuse proved to be stubborn and the two messengers had decided to let him go when Sample’s mask slipped and Minuse sealed his fate by crying out, “I know who you are now you Sons of Bitches!” May, shot him dead. In 1880, May, in the company of H. H. Llewellyn, was escorting accused stage robber, Curley Grimes, to Fort Meade in a raging blizzard. Grimes pleaded with his captors to remove the
iron hand-cuffs for fear of losing his hands to frost-bite, and the two reluctantly complied. But as they neared the fort, Grimes tried to make a break for it and was promptly shot dead. May and Llewellyn were formally charged with “use of excessive force in preventing an escape,” but released on their own recognizance pending trial. While awaiting trial, May was employed by an eccentric mine manager, Ambrose Bierce. While in his employ, Bierce claimed that he and May were held up while transporting some ore in Bierce’s wagon. According to Bierce, both he and May drew weapons and killed the wouldbe bandit, burying the body and agreeing not to mention the incident to officials. Whether or not this story is in fact true, Bierce tongue-in-cheek listed May on his payroll records as “Boone May – murderer.” Although May and Llewellyn were found not guilty by a jury that never bothered to leave the juror’s box to deliberate, Grimes had many friends who vowed to avenge the death of their comrade. May eluded these “criminal vigilantes” as he continued
to ride messenger on the stage route, but soon he decided to leave the area, travelling to Utah, New Mexico and eventually South America. How May achieved the notoriety of being the “Fastest Gun in the Dakotas” is something of a mystery, since in all but one of his documented gunfights, May used a rifle or shotgun. The one time he used a pistol, in his shoot-out with Prescott Webb, May drew his pistol after he was already shot in the arm. Regardless, Boone May ranks as one of the deadliest gunfighters in the wild history of the Black Hills. According to Bierce and several of his former messenger rider friends, May died in Brazil of Yellow Fever sometime before 1910. Besides his known victims, nearly every robber and rustler from the Deadwood area whose ultimate fate has been “lost” in the fog of history is listed as possibly being killed by Boone May. And for good reason – May was most likely responsible for a few of them. Just how many bandits came to an end at the hands of Boone May will never be known.
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