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Support for Medicaid Clients Contact: Kim Deti Phone: 307-777-6420 “Health Buddies� to Support Wyoming Medicaid Clients Certain selected Wyoming EqualityCare (Medicaid) clients are beginning to use “Health Buddy� devices for a costeffective connection to enhanced medical care as part of a new Wyoming Department of Health effort.

The new Healthy Together Health Buddy Project, designed especially for the Wyoming EqualityCare (Medicaid) program, will connect certain clients to medical professionals who will directly monitor their health status using telehealth technology.

The Health Buddy is a small, easy-touse device that is placed in a client’s home and is attached to a phone line.

The system asks patients a series of individualized and interactive questions. “For patients, it basically involves logging in to a computer over the phone line so that you can answer important questions every day about your health condition,â€? said Dr. James Bush, Medicaid medical director with the Wyoming Department of Health. “The system also allows for sharing important data such as blood pressure readings or sugar levels.â€? “For example, we know Medicaid clients who have experienced heart failure are frequently candidates for expensive hospital readmission. This is both costly WR RXU SURJUDP DQG GLIĂ€FXOW IRU WKH SDWLHQW to endure so we want to help them avoid future hospital stays or complex procedures,â€? Bush said. “With this program, we can set up a Health Buddy device in a heart patient’s home,â€? Bush continued. “Using the Health Buddy, the patient can answer daily questions about medications and potential symptoms such as shortness of breath or weight gain.â€? $36 +HDOWKFDUH QXUVHV DQG FHUWLĂ€HG FDVH managers, under a contract with the

Wyoming Department of Health, will staff the project. These nurses will monitor information submitted by patients and FDQ Ă DJ FOLHQWV IRU IROORZ XS LI WKH\ detect potential problems or increased symptoms of concern. “Depending on the case and the patient’s needs, they may call that patient to discuss their condition or they may help ensure the patient visits a doctor,â€? Bush said. “The Health Buddy system has been used for a number of years in other programs such as the Department of Veterans $IIDLUV ZLWK WHUULĂ€F UHVXOWV Âľ %XVK VDLG “It’s been proven to reduce the number of hospitalizations and costs associated with managing chronic illnesses.â€?

Bush noted the initial project is limited to 100 patients. “Because we are interested in better patient care and cost avoidance through improved prevention, we are focusing on cases with the highest rate of expense and use,� he said. “We hope to expand the program should we see the good results we expect.�

The Health Buddy effort is part of the Healthy Together program offered to all Wyoming EqualityCare clients at no cost.

The program, which is operated by APS Healthcare, provides one-on-one support from a nurse, educational materials to encourage the self-management of health and help in coordinating care among multiple providers. Healthy Together also provides EqualityCare clients with information on weight loss, smoking cessation and how to adopt healthy lifestyles. For more information on Healthy Together please contact APS Healthcare at 1-888-545-1710 extension 7089 or visit www.WYHealthyTogether. com.

The Health Buddy devices are provided

by Robert Bosch Healthcare Inc., a leading provider of innovative tele-health systems. For more information, please contact Edie DeVine at 415-365-8543 or visit www.bosch-telehealth.com.

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“Campbell County, WY? Where is Crew, Lead Crew, Plane Sponsors that?â€? said Tom, one of the men run- and DFC Members will be proudly ning the air show that came to Gil- displayed on the co-pilot’s side of lette last week. When the idea was the aircraft. Honor Crew and aircraft presented to them last year, the names will continue to be on the Wings of Freedom tour, put on by bomb bay doors. the Collins Foundation, questioned America’s only ying B-24J continwhether it would be worth stopping ues soaring through its native skies here. It was. Some of them even got as part of the annual Wings of Freea tour of a local coal mine. dom Tour with its sister ship, the B-17 There were 3 planes in the show- Flying Fortress. A product of a multicase this year. The ďŹ rst was a P-51C million dollar restoration, the B-24 Mustang, which is arguably the great- stands testament to the strength of est ďŹ ghter aircraft ever produced, the 1940’s engineering that built it certainly the most recognizable and and helped it survive through many legendary of the Second World War. years of hardship.

Today there are less than ďŹ ve of the A living history museum seen at early B/C models left ying. The “Câ€? over 120 cities per year, the B-24 model is easily recognizable by its brings memories for the many that “razorbackâ€? conďŹ guration as opposed ew others like it during WWII. For a to the P-51D with its “bubble canopyâ€? younger generation, it brings enlightthat came out later in the war. enment--a glimpse of the conditions During the war, several of the razor- in which it served, and an appreciaback Mustangs were modiďŹ ed in the tion for the freedom we all share beďŹ eld to carry a passenger in a second cause of its role in the Second World cockpit just behind the pilot. These War. former ďŹ ghter aircraft were used as Its guns are long silent as the new a high speed transport and gave mission it ies ďŹ nds it over no enemy the Mustang pilot the ability to share lands. Instead the Pratt & Whitney the joy of ying the world’s great- R-1830 engines roar over welcoming est ďŹ ghter with their trusted ground cities and enthusiastic towns. Each crews. One of the most famous of stop the B-24 and B-17 make brings these modiďŹ ed two-seat ďŹ ghters was more stories and more experiences used by Dwight Eisenhower and was that promote the mission that they named “The Stars Look Downâ€?. Ike y for: honoring our veterans who rode in the back seat of that Mustang served and in many cases, gave their over the beaches of Normandy to di- life for our freedom.

Overall the event was a success. rect the invasion during D-Day. The next plane, made famous in its Mickey Shober, the Campbell County role in the Daylight Strategic Bomb- Commissioner, worked hard all year ing Campaign of WWII and the post- to bring the planes here to Campbell war movies that made it an icon, the County. “It was personal,� he said.

B-17 ies proudly across the United Mr. Shober’s dad, Ira “Ikeâ€? Shober, States with its companion, the B-24 ew the B-24 from January 1943 to Liberator on a mission of peace and September 1945 in Italy. “He loved remembrance. No longer avoiding the plane,â€? said Mickey. “He enlistanti-aircraft ďŹ re or the terror of ene- ed on Pearl Harbor Day, but it was my ďŹ ghters, the B-17 stands as a liv- a year before they took him in. The ing history exhibit for the nation as it lines were so backed up then; it took ies on the annual Wings of Freedom a while to process the personnel.â€?

Mr. “Ike� Shober, 15th Air Force Tour into over 130 cities annually.

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It gives our Aging and Disabilities conference will be of May 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. will cover WWII veterans the chance to talk all the other WWII veterans resting held May 3-5 in Cheyenne. emergency preparedness. A postabout their experiences with a back- there.

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Campbell County Senior Center

The expansion and remodel of the Campbell County Senior Center is complete! Chamber Energizers, City and County officials and Senior Center Board members celebrated with a Grand Opening Ceremony on May 19. The “new and improved” center contains a computer lab, exercise area, card room, billiard room, heated bus barn and much needed office space for its dedicated staff. Kathy and all of her staff invite you to come and see the new facility at 701 Stocktrail Ave. and talk to them about the variety of services they offer to the senior community. Visit http://campbellcountyseniorcenter.com or call (307) 682-8279.

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The Chamber celebrates Maurices new location on the south end of Powder Basin Shopping Center. For seven decades, Maurices has stayed true to high standards for fashion, value and great customer service. The styles are inspired by the girl in everyone, in every size. Maurices inspires young women to find their style, with adorable, affordable fashions in sizes 1-24. Whether it’s jeans or jewelry, Maurices offers everything a girl needs to fill her closet with the latest trends.

From loungewear to office wear, evenings in or out on the town, Maurices fits the way women live and work. The community-based fashion retailer has grown to more than 750 locations nationwide since its first store opened in 1931. See the expanded selection and congratulate Lisa and her friendly staff on their move and expansion by stopping by the store at 2610 S. Douglas Highway, Suite 140, or call (307) 686-0914.

Quik Signs, Inc.

The Chamber congratulates member Quik Signs, Inc. on their new location at 2925 E. Colorado Blvd. in Spearfish, SD. Contact Kelsie at Quik Signs, your experts in creative marketing at (605) 717-SIGN (7446) or visit QuikSigns.biz.

Animal Medical Center of Wyoming

The Chamber congratulates Animal Medical Center of Wyoming for their 20 years of service to Campbell County and Northeast Wyoming. Animal Medical Center staff strives to offer not only sound advice, but optimal veterinary care, thus allowing you the enjoyment of your companion for a maximum number of years. Their job is not only to treat your pet when he or she isn’t feeling well, but also to help you learn how to keep your best friend happy and healthy. Animal Medical Center of Wyoming offers a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures, houses a pharmacy, surgery hospital, x-ray capabilities, indoor boarding kennels with outdoor walking areas. Call (307) 682-1507 or stop by 200 E. Lakeway Rd. for all your pet care needs.

Big Horn Dental Clinic

The Chamber congratulates Big Horn Dental Clinic on the recent opening of its new building at 4403 Running W Drive. The new location features a TV in each room, a kids’ play area with video games, state of the art technology includes laser dentistry, 3D imaging, patient education software and more! Dr. David Porter DDS, and Dr. Clint Lee, DDS, and their professional staff are proud to provide exceptional dentistry and service to you and your family. Their Dental Team offers the highest level of care through exceptional customer service and state of the art technologies. Call (307) 6861567 today to schedule an appointment or find them on Facebook (www. facebook.com/BigHornDentalClinic) to receive special promotions.

First Place Cellular

First Place Cellular, authorized AT&T retailer, celebrates their remodel with the Chamber Energizers! Make First Place Cellular YOUR first place to go for your cellular and wireless needs. Locally owned and operated, First Place Cellular makes the customer first priority, where you won’t have to wait in line for great customer service. Even if you ordered your new phone online or at another store, First Place Cellular can take care of your personal and commercial accounts. Conveniently located at 208 E. Second St., Christina, Kari and the gang want you to come in and see the difference. Feel free to call them with any questions at (307) 685-1991.

Fill the Bus

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If you go outside of Fashion Bug, near Albertsons, you will see a bus parked with signs all over it. “It is a charity we are doing where people can donate school supplies and we give it to the local schools,” said Robin Braun, store manager. “Our goal is to fill the entire bus. I think we can do it.”

“Fill the Bus” just started and will be ending on August 31st.

The store is taking cash donations and everyone who donates gets a $10.00 off coupon.

The Chamber congratulates Campco Federal Credit Union’s for serving Gillette, Campbell County and surrounding communities for 40 years! Those who live, work or worship in Campbell County may become a member of the credit union. As a member, you become a shareholder in a not-for-profit cooperative financial institution, which encourages savings by offering good rates of return, using collective moneys to make loans at competitive rates and providing other useful financial resources. Their assets are $60 million and serving over 10,000 members. Click here to learn about Campco’s “40th Anniversary” Loan Special! www.campcofcu.com/loans. Visit them at 902 E. Third St. for friendly, hometown customer service. Call (307) 6826705 visit www.campcofcu.com.

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Full Circle Values

By Krista Treide

I find that in my years living and traveling outside America, I commonly receive interesting glances when the question regarding where I am from arises. Upon reply, I often get a blank stare, followed by a brief silence. “Wyoming? Is that in Montana?” my listeners routinely respond.

After dropping a few names such as Yellowstone, The Tetons, Jackson Hole, The Big Horns and others, my audience draws closer to learn more.

In my professional experiences working with over 25 global brands, living in 10 different global cities and traveling to over 30 countries - it’s the many characteristics I gleaned while growing up in Wyoming which have served as differentiators in my personal and professional endeavors. It’s a bit like the old adage, “coming full circle”.

This amalgamation of traits [both learned and inherent] have certainly served as a tremendous asset in my journeys and I am proudly convinced that many of these qualities are finding their way back into brands-commitments-to-consumers and consumersbuying-habits-and- decision-making.

This mindset can be fully attributed to the recent culmination of the roller coaster-like movements we’ve experienced across generations in the past two centuries. Revolutions in industrial manufacturing, design and technology have changed our lives in a way we could have never anticipated. And sadly, events of terrorism and a floundering economy have made us experience vulnerability unlike anyone might ever have imagined. We now find ourselves staring overconsumption squarely in the face and in a odd position of intense selfinflection. This unbelievable journey we have entered together has resulted in a massive global transcendence, which will undoubtedly have a profound effect on our respective socioeconomic and cultural environments for years to come.

Not to worry, there is great good from this modern-pilgrimage as it is filled with fantastic opportunity. This occurring as we are rethinking our roots, relationships, eating habits, meaning, values and purchases. We are buying artisan, searching for renewal and hope, coveting storytelling and emotional experiences and supporting the underdog, once again. We are truly stopping to proverbially smell the roses.

Whether you are starting a business, refreshing a company or working on your own personal brand, you must contemplate a few of these attributes: HONESTY. Nobody like false promises or unreliable promisors. Be true to your product, service, word and commitment.

AUTHENTICITY. Focus on being real - contrived is of the past. Consumers are able to research you and your brand in unimaginable ways.

RELEVANCE. Deliver a service or product which have emotionally connect to your target consumers and strive to constantly deliver beyond their expectations.

SINCERITY. A little transparency into your brand is very good – it humanizes and authenticates your effort.

CONSISTENCY. Strive for excellence and give consumers better and more – and then repeat. Research the Japanese term, “kaizen” and implement it into your business. Thank me later.

DIFFERENTIATION. The world does not need another mousetrap but there is always room for a more better one - or better yet “if you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten.” Strive to be different, identify and fill voids, innovate.

I found this while living in Asia, a Chinese proverb: “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time to plant a tree is now”.

Focus on your very own “personal or professional tree”. Be honest, authentic, relevant, sincere, consistent and different – then plant the seed, look the future square in the eyes, arm yourself with confidence and trust that there is great potential all around – for you, for me, for us all.

And always remember when doing well, do good.

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Community Road Closure Updates -

Includes Road Closure for Interstate 90 south of Sheridan

Following are road construction updates courtesy of the City of Gillette and WYDOT - includes road closure information for Interstate 90 south of Sheridan.

WEST BOUND TRAFFIC TRUCK TRAFFIC - West bound truck traffic is being detoured at Buffalo to US Hwy 16 to Ucross and then from Ucross on US 14 back to Sheridan. Truck traffic can re-enter I-90 at the Sheridan college Exit 25.

PASSENGER VEHICLES - West bound passenger vehicles are being detoured at the Meade Creek Exit 33 onto US 87 into Sheridan. Passenger Vehicles can re-enter I-90 at the Sheridan College Exit 25.

EAST BOUND TRAFFIC All East bound traffic will remain on I-90 however, traffic lanes will be narrowed and speeds will be reduced.

As soon as they complete repairs in the West bound lanes West bound traffic will be restored to I-90. WYDOT anticipates the contractor to complete the slide repairs by the first part of August.

Local traffic please be advised there will be an increase in traffic on US 87 and from the Big Horn Y into Sheridan and at the intersection of Coffeen Avenue and Brundage Lane.

Alley Closure The alley between Ross Avenue and Warren Avenure from 1st Street to 2nd Street will be closed from Tuesday, July 12th through Tuesday, July 26th while crews install sewer line associated with the Stonepile Creek Sewer Interceptor Phase IIB project. This project is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.

Par Drive Par Drive will continue being under construction from Tuesday, July 13th through Tuesday, July 22nd for construction activities, including: asphalt pavement repair, asphalt overlay and subgrade prep. This project is part of the 2011 Pavement Management Schedule A, and is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax. Clarion Court Clarion Court will be closed from Wednesday, June 21st through July 2nd for AC pavement repair, AC overlay and subdrain installation.

Clarion Drive (& Links to Clarion Court) Clarion Drive will be closed from Monday, June 20th through Friday, July 1st for storm drain installation.

Stanley Avenue Stanley Avenue from the intersection of 7th Street and Stanley to the dead end at Stonepile Creek will be closed from Monday, June 20th through Monday, July 4th for the installation of a water main. Traffic Control Plan [PDF]

1st Street Closure (Stonepile Creek Sanitary Sewer Project Phase IIB) 1st Street from intersection of 1st Street and Burma Avenue to 300’ east of Burma Avenue for sewer installation. This project is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax. Sutherland Subdivision repairs During June the City of Gillette’s Street Division has hired a contractor to perform shoulder milling and surface treatment on the following

streets: Vivian Street, Almon Drive (including 1/2 of Almon Circle), Kinner Drive, Frisky Court and Vanscoy Drive.

Enzi Drive Widening Beginning July 5th, traffic on Enzi Drive will be dedicated to the outside lanes of Enzi until July 30, 2011. Traffic control designs will accommodate 12’ lanes and the speed limit will remain 20 mph. Pay attention to signs, watch for trucks, construction equipment as well as workers and flaggers.

Trucks and trailers are encouraged to use an alternate route.

This project, funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax, will be ongoing throughout the Summer of 2011. This will widen Enzi Drive to five lanes from the Enzi Drive/West 4J Road Intersection to just south of the Enzi Drive/Shoshone Avenue intersection.

The project will also relocate the traffic signals at the Enzi Drive and Slate Street to the intersection of Enzi Drive and Sinclair Street - which will include a new entrance and exit to CCHS South Campus on Sinclair Street.

Project Map [PDF] Highway 50 (Skyline Drive) Widening This is a WYDOT Project (Project Number: 0007162) and is scheduled for completion on September 30, 2011. The project includes the reconstruction of 2nd Street from Echeta Road to Decker Court and reconstruction and widening of Skyline Drive from 2nd street to Lakeway Road. The project also includes the installation of part of the second Madison Pipeline from Lakeway Road to Westover Road.

Cam-plex seeks volunteers

The staff at Cam-plex had a lot on their plate late last week, and that only continues this week. For one, Cam-plex’s marketing manager for the last two decades Rex Brown is planning her retirement.

“Rex Brown will be retiring at the end of this year, and we’re in the process right now of interviewing the finalists for that position, and hopefully sometime during the week we’ll have that decision made for the future of Cam-plex,” explained Cam-plex general manager Dan Barks.

On Friday, Barks said

they could currently use an additional 200 volunteers.

“Now we need more volunteers for a lot of the other hours, daytime hours as well, but if anybody is a night owl and wants to help park RVs in the middle of the night or help check in horses in the middle of the night Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this will be great,” Barks said. “We also have a need for gate monitoring at Morningside Park during the performances.”

The morning performance begins at 9:00 a.m. and lasts until about noon.

Volunteers for the morning

performances are needed to begin at 7:30 in the morning.

The evening performances begin at 7:00 p.m. and last until approximately 10:00 p.m. Those volunteers will be needed beginning at 5:00 p.m.

For every eight volunteer hours, you will receive two free tickets to any of the first twelve events of the rodeo, which excludes Saturday’s finals. Those volunteers will also receive a free t-shirt and an invitation to a Survivor’s Party that begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Clarion Inn on Sunday, July 24.

This year, the National High School Finals Rodeo takes place from Sunday, July 17, through Saturday, July 23.

Those interested in signing up to volunteer can do so by visiting http://volunteer.cam-plex.com.

Or, you can call Cam-plex at 682-0552. When you call, ask for Renee or Cody.

Information provided by Paul Wallum of the Basin Radio News Network

Col. Steve Rader assumes command of 153rd Airlift Wing Col. Steve Rader assumed command of the Wyoming National Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing in a ceremony Saturday at the Wyoming Air National Guard base.

Rader assumed command from Col. Dennis Grunstad. Grunstad will be assigned to Wyoming Military Department Joint Force Headquarters, in Cheyenne.

The 153rd Airlift Wing is composed of 12 H-model C-130 Hercules and contains four group commands; the 153rd Maintenance Group, 153rd Operations Group, 153rd Mission Support Group and the 153rd Medical Group.

The wing provides worldwide theater airlift, airdrop and aeromedical evacuation; responds to state and federal disasters to assist with relief; and, when activated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, employs the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS).

“Col. Rader is an outstanding senior leader who will excel in leading the best airlift wing in the world,” Assistant Adjutant General-Air Brig. Gen. Donald Haught said. “We look forward to the continued success of the wing and its ability to meet every challenge that comes its way.”

As a result of the change of command, additional command personnel moves effective July 9, include: • Col. Paul Lyman will move from 153rd Mission Support Group commander to 153rd Airlift Wing vice commander.

• Lt Col. Pete Linde will assume command of the 153rd Mission Support Group.

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Community Help make Gillette Clean and Green for the National High School Finals Rodeo Reminder: Trash to Trees is ongoing through out the summer!

The City of Gillette encourages the public to get out and make Gillette Clean & Green for the National High School Finals Rodeo. The Northeast Wyoming Outdoor Campus (NEWOC) continues to host “Trash to Trees 2011” through out the summer.

The National High School Finals Rodeo runs Saturday, July 17th through Saturday, July 23rd. Contestants will begin arriving in town this week, so let’s show the world how Clean & Green Gillette can be!

Reminder from NEWOC that “Trash to Trees 2011” is ongoing until Saturday, September 17th. Participants are encouraged to collect all of the trash possible from road right-of-ways, parks, parking areas, and empty lots. All people picking up trash are encouraged to wear bright, reflective or fluorescent-colored clothes so they are highly visible to traffic - always work safely near roads and vehicles. Please make sure young children assisting with

clean up are supervised.

Leave your bags of trash and a registration form [PDF]with the Trash to Trees drop-off host on any Saturday morning (July 17th - September 17th) between 8am and noon at Gillette College just off of Sinclair Street.

For information about NEWOC and “Trash to Trees 2011” be sure to visit www.newoc.org Remember: Clean and Green!

Governor Mead requests Presidential Disaster Declaration

Following dozens of landslides, record snowpack and extraordinary river flows, Governor Matt Mead has asked President Obama for a Presidential Disaster Declaration. If granted, such a declaration triggers federal assistance for damage to public infrastructure, including roads and highways.

“I credit the Wyoming National Guard, Office of Homeland Security and our local officials who answered the call, came prepared and succeeded in protecting our communities,” Governor Mead said.

“These men and women averted a major disaster but, cumulatively, the moisture took its toll and the damages need to be addressed.”

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency the total estimated damage is $4.2 million dollars. The President

would declare a disaster on a county by county basis. Separately, Governor Mead asked the President for a declaration related to highway damage. The estimated costs for emergency repairs to highways and interstates is $2.8 million dollars, with the cost of permanent repairs expected to be much higher.

This declaration would be statewide.

Governor Mead also requested U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to declare agriculture disasters in Carbon and Albany Counties. Other Wyoming counties are expected to be added as damages are determined or if they are contiguous to a county that receives a disaster declaration. The agricultural request came from the counties because of damage to agricultural land or structures. Further requests could come to Governor

Mead soon.

“Wyoming meets the threshold to qualify for a Presidential Disaster Declaration and by being out in front of the potential flooding our efforts paid off and we saved the federal government quite a bit of money,” Governor Mead said.

Governor Mead signed an Executive Order on May 27th activating the Wyoming National Guard.

Troops deployed to several counties around Wyoming before flooding occurred.

Those National Guard members filled and placed 173,000 sandbags, built 5000 feet of protective berms and laid out over four miles of reinforcing material.

“I am struck by the sheer volume of work these National Guard troops accomplished,” Governor Mead said. “They responded at all hours to literally protect homes. I am also im-

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pressed by the response of the communities that worked side by side with our Guard and treated the troops so well.”

The last of the National Guard troops returned home last week. Governor Mead and the First Lady attended an event to thank members of the Guard and staff of the Office of Homeland Security last night. (The attached photo is from this event. Governor Mead is framed by Guy Cameron, Director of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security and Adjutant General Luke Reiner)

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What’s Going On? Friday, July 15

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-Microsoft Office Basics 2007 for Outlook, Excel & Word, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., K2 Technologies, For info. & to Register Call 686-3025 or www.k2technologies.net -Open House- Campbell County Humane Society, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., In the Boardwalk Plaza, Buy Two Books-Get One Free!

-Monster Truck-Car Crush, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., White’s Energy Motors -Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting: Campbell County Humane Society, 12:45 p.m., Campbell County Humane Society In the Boardwalk Plaza -Teen Open-Play Video Gaming, 1-4 p.m., CCPL -Senior Center- Grilled Steak Benefit, 4:307 p.m., Donation of $10 per ticket, Call 6860804 for more info. & to Purchase Tickets -AVA Miniature Art Show Auction, 6-9 p.m., Tickets $25, Call 682-9133 for more info.

-Open MIC Night, 7 p.m., Brother’s Coffee -Double Vision @ Jakes Tavern -Gillette Golf Club Memorial & Benefit, Call 682-4774 for more info.

-7th Annual Container & Yard Art Auction, Village Mall, Call 682-2689 for more info.

Saturday, July 16

-Trash to Trees, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m., Gillette College Tech. Center -Napa Car Show, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Wright Auto Parts, 464-0133 -Open House: Campbell County Humane Society, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., In the Boardwalk Plaza, Buy Two Books, Get One Free!

-Monster Truck-Car Crush, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., White’s Energy Motors -King on the Grill BBQ Competition, 12 p.m., Downtown Gillette, $125 Entry Fee, Call Wes 670-0159 or Dennis 685-1050 for more info. & entry forms. Also need Sponsors.

-4th-6th Grade Wii Play Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., CCPL -Teen Open-Play Video Gaming, 1-4 p.m., CCPL -Double Vision @ Jakes Tavern -Gillette Golf Club Memorial & Benefit, 6824774 -Car Racing; CLMA/WDRA, 7 p.m., Gillette Thunder Speedway

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-CCPL- Closed -Napa Car Show, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Wright Auto Parts, 464-0133

Monday, July 18

-Microsoft Office Beginning Excel, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., Response Solutions Inc., $75 per person, to Register or for more info. Email nkinney@heds.org -Wyoming Junior Golf Tour, All Day, Bell Nob Golf Course -AVA-Puppet Making- July 18-21, All Day, Go to www.avacenter.org to register, $100 Class Fee

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Community Campbell Co. Fire Dept.

By Sandra Boehler

The Wyoming Biker Association, which raises money for chronically ill children in Northeast Wyoming, will hold its 9th Annual Steel Stallion Ball on July 23rd. A few tickets are

still available for the event.

A ticket allows two guests a rib-eye steak dinner with all the trimmings and a chance to win a 2011 Dyna Wide Glide along with several cash prizes in a draw-

ing. If interested, you can call David @ 660-2102 for information. Come out a support this great organization who gives back to children and their families in our community.

July 7, 2011

- At 8:07 a.m. to 1004 East HWY 14-16, Howard Johnsons Hotel, for a structure fire. CCFD responded to the scene and found a fire burning on the 2nd floor in the attic space above the hallway. Firefighters fought the fire for approximately 1 hour before bringing the blaze under control. All occupants of the hotel made it out safely and no civilians were injured.

One firefighter suffered an ankle injury and was taken to CCMH-ER for evaluation.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation and damage figures are still being compiled.

- At 9:21 a.m. to the area of Ratcliff Drive for a structure fire. CCFD responded to the scene and determined the fire was a controlled burn that had not been accurately reported to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department or the Campbell County Fire Department. CCFD remained on scene until the fire was controlled and then turned it back over to the property owner.

- At 10:47 a.m. to Ptarmigan Avenue for an EMS assist.

- At 11:40 a.m. to the Gillette/Campbell County Airport for an EMS assist.

- At 12:12 p.m. to 804 Mountain View Drive for an automatic fire alarm activation. CCFD responded to the scene and determined the alarm was caused by smoke from a plumber soldering pipes. No property damage was sustained and CCFD was able to reset the alarm system.

Fishing Report be able to see 1-2 years down the road to see how good walleye fishing will be in the future or to look back a couple of years when about all you could catch was a huge fish if you caught anything at all.

The number of small fish at this time is how good the spawns and the stockings have done the past couple of years since the lake started filling again. For those that want to continue to complain about the small fish I would suggest staying home or going to Glendo.

I and many others think it’s great and can see the future of Keyhole walleye

What’s Going On In Government?

Monday, July 18

-City Council Workshop, 6-7 p.m., 3rd Floor Conference Room, City Hall -City Council Pre-Meeting, 7-7:30 p.m., 3rd Floor Conference Room, City Hall -City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall

Tuesday, July 19

-Campbell County Economic Development Corporation Board, 7 a.m., CCEDC Board Room

Wednesday, July 20

-Campbell County Airport Board Meeting, 4 p.m., Fulkerson Airport Facility Conference Room -Campbell County Joint Powers Fire Board, 6 p.m., Fire Departments Community Room, Station 1

July 8, 2011

- At 1:48 a.m. to a single vehicle rollover in the field at the end Star Hope Lane.

CCFD responded to the scene and secured the involved vehicle for Gillette Police Department officers.

- At 9:21 a.m. to Villa Way for an EMS assist.

- At 10:06 AM to the area of 16510 North Highway 59 for a reported controlled burn out of control. This was found to be inside of the fire’s containment lines and not out of control.

- At 5:22 PM to Interstate 90 near mile marker 132 for a small grass fire, less than 1 acre in size. It is unknown what caused the fire.

July 9, 2011

- At 7:22 a.m. to railroad mile marker 586.4 for railroad ties on fire. CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival were advised by BNSF employees that they had the fire put out. CCFD cleared the scene and returned to service.

- At 9:03 a.m. to the Taylor Road for an ATV rollover.

The operator of the ATV was transported to CCMH-ER with injuries.

- At 11:19 a.m. to the area of Timber Creek Road for a smoke report. CCFD responded to the scene and was unable to find any smoke or fire. CCFD believes the smoke seen by the reporting party was from a train passing through the area.

- At 12:28 p.m. Camel Drive for an EMS assist.

- At 5:13 p.m. to 2300 South Douglas Highway, Wal-Mart, for a wall outlet on fire. CCFD responded to

the scene and upon arrival were informed by Wal-Mart employees that the fire was put out with a fire extinguisher.

CCFD disconnected power supplying the outlet and turned the scene over to electricians when they arrived. CCFD determined the fire was caused by faulty equipment plugged into the outlet.

- At 9:00 p.m. to the area of Fort Union Mine for a grass fire. CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival found a 1 acre fire burning in grass.

The fire was extinguished and the caused was determined to be sparks from a passing train.

July 10, 2011

- At 12:49 AM to 2500 Baywood Street to assist Gillette Police Department officers with scene lighting. City of Gillette Electrical Division employees were able to restore power to the house and CCFD was not needed.

- At 6:45 AM to 501 South Burma Avenue for an automatic fire alarm activation.

CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival were informed by maintenance personnel that the alarm was caused by paint overspray on a smoke detector.

- At 12:03 PM to 904 Country Club Road (Candlewood Suites) for a smoke detector in alarm mode. The fire alarm was associated with a partial power outage in the neighborhood.

- At 1:37 PM to 1048 Country Club Road for a grass fire threatening an apartment complex. Firefighters were able to contain the grass fire to less than ½ an acre in size.

Three young boys were playing with a lighter and started the grass on fire.

- At 3:26 PM to the 2300 block of Mahogany Circle for a medical assist

July 11, 2011

- At 7:52 AM to the 200 block of Sunset Drive for an EMS assist.

- At 3:59 PM to the 3800 Block of Triton Avenue for a Fire alarm activation in a residence. This was a security alarm in the residence and no fire was found.

- At 7:31 PM to the area of South Highway 59, in front of Perkins Restaurant, for a one vehicle accident with injuries.

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By Mike & Roxan Smith, Empire Guesthouse & RV Park in Pine Haven Keyhole is still fishing well with most walleye being caught in the west end.

Most are smaller fish, but if you try hard enough, you’ll pick up some good eaters. Crawlers, leeches & crank baits seem to be taking most of the fish at this time. We’ve also heard rumors that the night-bite has been good and that’s also the best way to avoid all the water skiers & jet skiers that use the lake during the day.

Some people are complaining about the number of small fish being caught at this time. They must be pretty short-sighted not to

- At 4:28 p.m. to 6500 Swanson Road for an automatic fire alarm activation.

CCFD was cancelled en route when CCSO dispatchers advised the alarm system in the building was being worked on and tested.

- At 4:37 PM to Foothills Theatre for an automatic fire alarm, it was determined to be a faulty blower motor on the air handling unit.

- At 7:49 p.m. to 4708 Hi Line Road for an automatic fire alarm activation. CCFD was cancelled en route to the scene by the alarm monitoring company who had determined the alarm to be false.

fishing will be great!

This Saturday the Northeast Wyoming Walleye Association will hold the first of 2 carp shoots at Keyhole. Registration will begin at 6:30am. at the Marina and entry fee is $100 for a 3-man team. One big change for this year is that shooters will be able to leave their boats and wade. This will result in many more carp being taken which is the objective of these shoots. You can contact club President Jeremy Ellis at 307-689-5356 or Mike Smith at the Empire Guesthouse at 307-7563454 for more information.

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Again the mega-phone voice says “Sir. Please move back to the men’s tee.”

The golfer looked up at the man, but went up lining up his shot.

Right when he was in the middle of his swing the man with the megaphone yelled from his shack “Sir! You’re on the ladies tee! Please back up to the men’s tee!”

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July 6, 2011

- At 1:38 a.m. to 811 E Lincoln St for a Fire alarm. Upon arrival found smoke detector had malfunctioned.

- At 5:46 a.m. to N Hwy 1416 for an EMS assist.

- At 7:17 PM to April Way for an animal rescue. We were requested by a deputy to assist with a horse that had become stuck in a horse trailer. Firefighters were able to free the horse by cutting out a panel in the trailer.

- At 8:49 PM to the alley behind Laramie for a dumpster fire, the fire was contained to the dumpster and it is unknown what caused the fire.

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Community Wyoming senators vote against ‘Shared Sacrifice’ sense of Senate Wyoming’s U.S. senators voted against a sense of the Senate today stating those making more than $1 million a year should “make a more meaningful contribution to the deficit reduction effort.”

The Senate voted 74-22 to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consider S. 1323, Sense of the Senate on Shared Sacrifice.

That means the legislation will proceed to the next round of voting.

Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska was the lone Democrat to vote against the motion. Wyoming Sens. Mike Enzi and John Barrasso were among the 21 Republicans voting against it.

By Bill McCarthy Four senators did not vote.

The text of the bill says that Congress makes the following findings: • The Wall Street Journal reports that median pay for chief financial officers of S&P 500 companies increased 19 percent to $2,900,000 last year.

• Over the past 10 years, the median family income has declined by more than $2,500.

• 20 percent of all income earned in the United States is earned by the top 1 percent of individuals.

• Over the past quarter century, four-fifths of the income gains accrued to the top 1 percent of individuals.

The bill states: “It is the sense

of the Senate that any agreement to reduce the budget deficit should require that those earning $1,000,000 or more per year make a more meaningful contribution to the deficit reduction effort.”

A “Sense of the Senate” only expresses the opinion of the majority of the members. It does not make law.

“Sen. Barrasso voted no because Washington doesn’t tax too little, it spends too much,” said Barrasso spokeswoman Emily Lawrimore.

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Governor Matt Mead meets Glenn Woods... Again

Last week, Governor Matt Mead phoned into Basin Radio Network to visit with our very own paper’s columnist, Glenn Woods. It did not take long for Glenn to dive right in after a short greeting.

The very first issue covered was Gov. Mead’s meeting with Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, about wolves. This meeting would cover the movement of wolves to a predatory status and off of the protected species list. This would have to happen in order to allow people to protect themselves, their property, and their livestock from wolves’ harm. This is a relevant issue in very few places but happens to be one of great importance still in Wyoming. Governor Mead believes that this “wolf litigation” could be solved with a simple eight hours of being locked in a room together. However, reality of how many people involve themselves in this issue have had it stuck in a stalemate. After this radio interview, progress was made by this meeting.

Plans are being pushed to take these animals off the

Endangered Species List in Wyoming alone. In exchange, Mead’s proposal is to always keep a minimum population of 100 wolves in Wyoming around the Yellowstone National Park.

Animal Rights Activists are in extreme disagreement and are a considerable roadblock in the issue.

A listener phoned in the next subject covered on the show. The caller, “Ace,” was wondering how, if ObamaCare came into effect, it would affect state workers’ healthcare. Although the Governor did not think it would have much effect on that of the state worker, but in the state of Wyoming in general he would foresee a massive change. More people would be eligible for Medicaid causing a large increase in expenses for Wyoming. The constitutionality, or lack-there-of, of Obama-Care was questioned by Governor Mead as well. “As a state, it would have a negative effect in a big way.”

This was a perfect transition for the subject to follow on “Healthy Frontiers.” This is an alternative to ObamaCare which would support

citizens with jobs who still may not be able to afford healthcare. This is a volunteer program in which the participants, who could otherwise be on Medicaid, are required to have a job and/ or be attending school. This would cut down on abuse of the system, decrease the number of people on the expensive alternative of Medicaid, and increase the accountability of the people in need of this assistance.

Briefly, there was some discussion of the reclamation of land in Wyoming and releasing coal leases. The announcement of this was made in Cheyenne.

The recent court decision involving the BLM was brought up shortly after.

This was the 60 day time limit to make a drilling permit decision by a company.

The delays of leasing have been detrimental to the timeline and costs to everyone involved and needed to be controlled in order to keep things moving in a business sense and keep the jobs from going overseas. The reasons for the delays that have been brought up are environmental ones. Glenn stated

that our environmental standards in the United States is reason enough to keep this drilling here rather than overseas.

In closing, Glenn asked the Governor what he had to add and he mentioned his push for local funding.

“Delayed maintenance… is not a cost saver…it is in our local communities where economic growth happens.” He continues to press the issues for local economic growth. Glenn wrapped up the interview in true form with a little global warming humor.

Governor Matt Mead represented himself and our state with clear and compassionate responses to everything he is currently dealing with regarding Wyoming. It is clear why he was the right candidate for the job and hopefully there is much more to come.

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Gillette homebuyers continue to qualify for USDA Rural Development Loans

Gillette homebuyers will continue to have the popular option of receiving guaranteed home loans through the Department of Agriculture’s rural loan assistance program in the near future.

Last month, concern was brewing among those who keep a close eye on Gillette’s housing market that the USDA’s Rural Development Loans may no longer be an option after October 1 for Gillette homebuyers because new Census figures show Gillette’s population exceeds the limits set for rural communities.

“Rural development is a rural loan program, and they primarily serve populations under the population of 20,000 people in an area,” explained Laura Edwards, a loan officer with First National Bank who also serves as president of the Wyoming Mortgage Lenders Association. “So the last Census they grandfathered us in up to 25,000.”

Figures from the most recent 2010 Cen-

sus placed Gillette’s population at 29,087, making Gillette residents ineligible for the loan assistance from the USDA. A study conducted by the Wyoming Mortgage Lenders Association shows that about 60 percent of home loans in Gillette last year were USDA Rural Development loans, according to Edwards.

Last week, however, Edwards says they received some good news as far as trying to keep that loan option for Gillette homebuyers.

“We got an email from Rural Development the other day that they’re postponing any changes in the program until they get guidance from their national office,” she said. “So at this point, the October 1 deadline is null and void until we hear from them, which is good.”

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Miss Campbell County Pageants to be held July 16

The Miss Campbell County Pre-School Pageant will be held on Saturday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Campbell County High School North Campus Auditorium. Ages 6 months to four years old will compete in formal wear, photogenic, and costume of choice.

The Miss Campbell

County Elementary and High School Pageant will be held on Saturday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Campbell County High School North Campus Auditorium. Ages 5 -14 will compete in formal wear, talent, photogenic and costume of choice.

Ages 15-high school senior compete in formal wear, tal-

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The Campbell County Observer’s own Nick De Laat will be a Judge during the event. Come on down and cheer on the girls.

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Public Pulse About Nothing

By Ken DeLaat

Bold Republic Weekly The Revolt of Sleepy Hallow

By Glenn Woods

The little subdivision of Sleepy Hollow, just south-east of Gillette, is a perfect name for the little community. Nestled between rolling hills and flowing grass, with its one little school, it is a quiet little community.

Only the sounds of children’s laughter drifting on prairie winds can be heard on a warm summer afternoon.

The idea of annexing Sleepy Hallow into the city of Gillette has come up more than once. More than once the people of Sleepy Hallow have said no. Yet, still, the city of Gillette keeps trying.

“No we don’t want to be part of the city,” the Sleepy Hallowians have said. “No we don’t want to be part of the county water project, we have enough of our own, thanks. No, you can’t have our water, either. We can take care of our own roads just fine, thanks. We don’t need to pay city taxes on top of everything else. No, but thanks.”

With all the constant talk of annexation the people of Sleepy Hallow have become nervous. Murmurs of incorporating into their own city to prevent Gillette from taking them over has even been heard.

But perhaps such a drastic measure is not drastic enough some have said.

Then, last week, I arrived, unannounced, at a friend’s house just in time to overhear a diabolical plan.

The idea was CRAZY! So crazy, I figured it just might work.

“I think we have no choice,” said one ‘unnamed’ speaker. “We have to do it to them before they do it to us.

All those in favor!” Hands went up around the room. It was unanimous.

“It is settled then,” said the lead ‘unnamed’ speaker. “We, the citizens of Sleepy Hallow will annex the city of Gillette before they have the

chance to annex us.”

I was shocked and stunned beyond belief. Rather than entering the house of my friend, as I had planned, I hid under an open window and listened in.

“It will not be easy. We have to move fast. The people of Gillette will surely be stunned when they wake up to find that their new city hall is now Todd’s Garage. They will not be happy. By the way Todd, you’ll have to clean that dump out. The money you could make by recycling the empties on your floor, alone, you could buy a new house.”

“But Gillette owes so much money on so many projects,” said one elderly lady. “Are we sure we want to be responsible for all that?”

“We run our little community debt free. I’m sure we can figure out Gillette’s bills. I’m thinking we pull over every California license plate on the highway that we see and fine the snot out of them. That keeps those leaving California out. We don’t need them moving here. Considering how fast people are leaving California it should bring in more than enough revenue to pay off things like Camplex and the Water Project in a couple of years.

“I’ll take over the courts,” said another ‘unnamed’ voice. “I’ve always wanted to be a judge. The world was a lot nicer when we had public floggings and hangings and…”

“No floggings or hangings.”

“But…” “No.” “Aw.” “I vote we invade Mexico.”

“People, I think you’re missing the point here. We are not trying to solve all of the world’s problems. We are just trying to stay out of Gillette.”

“But if we annex Gillette, doesn’t

that defeat the purpose? I mean, in a way, we then become a part of Gillette.”

“Sure, but then we are in charge, not them.”

“Then can we secede from the union? We could declare ourselves a sovereign nation and then…”

“No….”

“THEN we could invade Mexico…”

“NO! The point is to keep Gillette out of our business.”

“But if we annex Gillette we are making Gillette OUR business. It sounds worse to me.”

“Ok, fine. What do you suggest then?”

“Why don’t we just send a letter to the city of Gillette telling them to kiss off?”…..

“Well, sure we could just do that.

All those in favor… Motion passed.

Someone pass me another beer.”

“So we ain’t going to invade Mexico.”

“Right, fine then. All those in favor of Sleep Hallow invading Mexico.”

“Mexico is too hot this time of year.”

“The motion has failed.”

“All those in favor of invading Canada then! ….Motion passed.

Somebody get me a map, and another beer.”

EDITORS NOTE: Glenn came up with this story idea while sitting on a lawn chair, in the front yard of a friend’s house, in Sleep Hollow. Children were playing and the neighbors and friends were drinking too many beers and happily wandering the streets. While this is not an actual representation of the people of Sleepy Hallow, a few in the neighborhood do fit this mold. They know who they are.

To listen to Glenn Woods morning radio show tune in to 1270am KIML Gillette Monday through Friday from 6 - 10 a.m.

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All opinions in the Public Pulse section are not necessarily the opinions of the Campbell County Observer

Letters to the Editor saw the ad. Also, we are looking for people to contribute articles, whether it is a sports event, fundraiser, charity, or more. School plays welcome.

Attend your kid’s events, take pictures, and send us the article. We will print it.

Dear Editor: Thank you for your statement last week in your answer to all the police officer complaints. It is true, we are only doing our jobs and we always get blamed for the rules that we enforce.

We are only here to enforce the law that was written by elected officials. We do not write laws ourselves. I do disagree with you that fireworks should be legal in City limits. Yes, we understand that recently there

have been additions to the city where fireworks are not a concern, but in the densely populated areas there would be too many fires which would cause property damage and possibly the loss of life. If we have a law to enforce, we must do it equally throughout all city limits. That is only fair.

Please be aware that we live in this community also and that we want to see it as safe as possible. We are here to protect the lives and property of citizens of the community and we are proud to do so.

Local Police Officer

gentleman, it was a good letter that needed to be printed and there may be issues with departmental output into the community media. We have gotten the ok to interview police officers for our public servant articles, so you will meet these fine men and women who serve and protect us every day and find out how good these people are. And again, if you have a problem with a law, code, or regulation, take it up with the elected representatives, not the police department.

“I think I was born to be outspoken. Hopefully, it’s been to the benefit of others.” –Betty Ford This past week saw the passing of one of the truly remarkable women of my lifetime. Betty Ford was so much more than the wife of the man who restored a semblance of integrity to the White House. She was perhaps one of the most influential first ladies ever to grace the halls of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue who charmed a nation with a witty personality and a particular type of candor we may never see again. She was a spin doctor’s nightmare not because she made the kind of gaffes we see so often in public figures who are always releasing apologies or ‘clarifications’ after they’ve somehow stumbled into a quote or position they later regret, but because of her sheer genuineness. She possessed the kind of authenticity that neither demands nor delivers apology. Soon after her husband ascended to the Presidency she revealed her struggles with breast cancer including a mastectomy, a move that sent droves of women for mammograms and tuned them into preventative care. Why? Because she talked about it. She spoke of it openly enough to promote an increased awareness. This was no poster pasted on the wall of a doctor’s office or clinic extolling the need for preventative care, this was Betty Ford, for crying out loud, the wife of the Prez, saying it publicly and making it personal.

The impact was substantial.

Then came her shining moment.

I began working in the field of substance abuse in the early 70’s. While there is still stigma related to the field of addiction it is nothing compared to what it was like then.

Addiction was associated with a great deal of shame and guilt and seeking treatment was often a covert endeavor not spoken about. It was a discipline that operated in the shadows of the health care field. If one had beaten an addiction their recovery was a pretty private matter sheltered in a cloak of silence and only shared within the safety of 12 step meetings.

Betty Ford entered treatment in 1979 just before her 60th birthday, following an intervention by her loving caring family who wanted her to be healthy again. Not an unusual occurrence, interventions had begun to be a popular and effective tool for helping people into recovery programs in the mid 70’s, but what made her situation unique was how she approached it. She didn’t quietly go through treatment and then continue on as if nothing had happened.

She absolutely embraced recovery. Betty Ford became a symbol of how addiction could be confronted head on not with shame or guilt but with the opportunity recovery can provide. She not only spoke with her usual forthrightness about the subject but courageously personalized it. There were no carefully chosen words that shielded the public from the details of her addiction, she put it all out there for everyone to see and hear.

For an encore (Betty was a dancer in her youth) she opened up the Betty Ford Clinic in 1982 where people from all walks of life came in hopes of recovery and were often privileged to hear this charming lady get up to the podium at a speaker’s meeting and say “Hi, My name is Betty Ford and I’m an alcoholic and drug addict.” (“Hi Betty!”)

Her efforts did more to alter the course of addictions treatment than anything since the birth of A.A. some 50+ years beforehand and the profound influence of her courage and forthrightness led countless people to believe in the power of recovery. Betty Ford knew that the process of recovery is truly a process of discovery. Addiction can have a devastating effect but its saving grace is that recovery brings about a freedom for individuals and their families heretofore unknown and she embraced the concept, spoke of it, wrote about it, and most importantly lived it. There was no shame in having beaten back addiction just as there was none in beating back cancer. Recovery from both led to a celebration of life and no one communicated that better than Betty Ford.

For someone working in the field Betty Ford was a hero.

She stared down the denial that keeps people in their addiction through rationalization and justification by doing what came naturally to her-being absolutely honest with others and most importantly with herself. She helped make it ok for people everywhere to ask for help and then to reap the rewards of recovery, not in silence, but with the pride indigenous to those who have faced a crucial battle and came out on top. This was woman of uncommon courage.

A woman to be truly admired not for who she was married to, but for who she was.

In the nearly 40 years (I started when I was 6) since I began a career that would involve outpatient, inpatient, residential, intensive outpatient, and prevention there have been many changes and many advances, all designed to help promote healthier lifestyles for people. It’s gratifying to see haw the field has evolved and became more effective in assisting those who might be struggling, their families, and their communities toward improving overall quality of life. Seeing public figures who talk openly about their recovery can only help this process and many since Betty Ford have come forward to share their stories. I also am aware of some who came out about their addictions prior to her bombshell.

But nobody before her and nobody since had the kind of impact her story made. She was truly a pioneer when it came to sharing publicly what recovery meant to her and she proved to be a catalyst for helping to take addiction out of the shadows and into the limelight where it could be dealt with swiftly and effectively.

And for that she will always possess my undying admiration.

“You never know what you can do until you have to do it.”- Betty Ford

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Sports Report 2011 NHSFR Tentative Draw

Below is the draw for the 2011 National High School Finals Rodeo. Please note that this draw is TENTATIVE and is subject to change.

The official draw will be posted mid-day Sunday, July 17th at the Rodeo Office at CAM-PLEX.

From Wyoming

Hawk Whitt - Bull Riding: Tue PM, Thu AM Neil Williams, III - Saddle Bronc: Mon PM, Fri AM; Bareback Riding: Wed AM, Wed PM Colby Thurston - Boys Cutting: Mon AM, Fri PM Ryan Ellenson - Saddle Bronc: Tue PM, Thu AM Rachel Taylor - Pole Bending: Tue AM, Thu PM Teal Stoll - Barrel Racing: Mon AM, Fri PM Coralee Spratt - Goat Tying: Mon AM, Fri PM K.L. Spratt - Girls Cutting: Mon PM, Fri AM; Goat Tying: Tue AM, Thu PM; Breakaway Roping: Wed AM, Wed PM Kassidy Scott - Goat Tying: Wed AM, Wed PM Cole Robinson - TieDown Roping: Sun PM, Sat AM Amber Robinson - Pole Bending: Tue PM, Thu AM Taylor Rieniets - Girls Cutting: Wed AM, Wed PM Trapper Rieniets - Boys Cutting: Mon AM, Fri PM Justin Prewitt - Team Roping: Mon AM, Fri PM (Austin Eller) Cole Ponce - Bull Riding: Tue AM, Thu PM

Coley Nicholls - Team Roping: Tue PM, Thu AM (Garrett Grieve) Logan Murphy - Tie-Down Roping: Tue PM, Thu AM Dusty Moore - Tie-Down Roping: Mon PM, Fri AM Logan Milligan - Team Roping: Sun PM, Sat AM (Cameron Irwin) Colton Miller - Saddle Bronc: Tue PM, Thu AM Taylor Mason - Girls Cutting: Tue AM, Thu PM Chandler Markel - Barrel Racing: Mon PM, Fri AM Shana Lyons - Pole Bending: Mon AM, Fri PM Cassidy Kruse - Barrel Racing: Wed AM, Wed PM Wiley King - Saddle Bronc: Mon AM, Fri PM Stephanie Klein - Queen Contest: Mon AM, Mon AM Avery Jamerman - Steer Wrestling: Mon PM, Fri AM Cameron Irwin - Team Roping: Sun PM, Sat AM (Logan Milligan) Brockston Gotschall Team Roping: Wed AM, Wed PM (Treyele Gotschall) Treyele Gotschall - Team Roping: Wed AM, Wed PM (Brockston Gotschall) Trey Gladson - Bareback Riding: Sun PM, Sat AM Emily Faber - Breakaway Roping: Sun PM, Sat AM; Goat Tying: Mon PM, Fri AM; Barrel Racing: Tue AM, Thu PM J.W. Thrush - Tie-Down Roping: Tue PM, Thu AM Ace Thurston - Steer Wrestling: Sun PM, Sat AM; Bareback Riding: Mon PM, Fri AM

Two Michigan natives to play for Gillette College Men’s Basketball

Head Coach Shawn Neary of the Gillette College Men’s Basketball team announced the signing of two Michigan natives Monday. Tony Lowry of Madison Heights High School in Southfield, Michigan, and Jelani Carpenter of Cody High School in Detroit will be part of the team’s 2011-2012 roster.

Tony Lowry averaged 19 points a game, but the 6’4, 195 pound forward will be a key player for the Pronghorns for his defensive skills.

He had an average of 10 rebounds and 3 blocks per game.

“He led the team in rebounds, blocked shots, and he’s a career leader for both of those at Madison Heights High School,” Neary explained.

“I think he’ll compete right away for minutes,” Neary added. “His athleticism is surely going to help us defensively and I’m looking forward to having Tony in the program.”

Likewise, Jelani Carpenter had an average of 9 points and 6 rebounds his senior year. However, he didn’t have as much playing time as he would have liked to have, due to an ankle injury he sustained early on in the season.

“Jelani’s a guy that we really liked,” praised Neary.

“He’s very athletic, very long, was ranked as one of the top ten power forwards

in the state before the senior season, and then he blew out his ankle the first game his senior season. So he had to sit all the way past Christmas. But he came back and he made a strong run at the end for Cody.”

After recovering from the setback, he was able to return after the holiday break and play thirteen games for Cody. He also helped his team advance into the state tournament.

“I’m really impressed with Tony’s athleticism.” Neary continued, “We feel like he’s just got a tremendous amount of upside.”

Overall, the Pronghorns have signed seven recruits this off season. In addition to Lowry and Carpenter, Neary and company has brought in George Edwards and Asante Smiter, both from Chicago Foreman High School.

Kashaune McKinney comes to Gillette after a stint at Connors State College and his prep days in Chicago as well at Rich East High School Sydney, Australia native, James Hunter and regional prospect Lucas Reller of Lead-Deadwood through Dickinson State round out the new recruits for the 2011-2012 season.

“We’re excited to get both of these guys on board this year,” Neary concluded.

Information provided by Ted Ripco of the Basin Radio Network

National High School Finals Rodeo Schedule of Events Thursday, July 14, 2011

12 Noon – Check-in opens. Contestants can begin checking in. Must be checked in by 7 a.m. Sunday, July 17

Friday, July 15, 2011

9 a.m. - Queen Contest Written Test & Orientation – Heritage Center Theater – (Roll Call 8:45 a.m.)

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Queen Contest Social with Judges – Energy Hall Seminar Room #1 12:30 p.m. - Queen Contest Judge’s Meeting and Lunch – Heritage Center Green Room – (No Contestants) 2:30 p.m. - Queen Contest Introductions, Impromptu Questions & Reception – Heritage Center Theater (Roll Call 2:15 p.m.)

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – First Session of Queen Contest Personal Interviews – Heritage Center Green Room

Saturday, July 16, 2011

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Second Session Queen Contest Personal Interviews – Heritage Center Green Room 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Basket Silent Auction Entries accepted at Display Area in Wyoming Center Lobby 3 p.m. – Rough Stock Safety Seminar & Equipment Check 1st Session – East Pavilion (Cutting Arena) (Rough Stock Contestants need attend only one of the sessions but attendance is MANDATORY) 7 p.m. – Queen Contest Modeling & Two-Minute Speeches – Heritage Center Theater (Roll Call 6:45 p.m.)

Sunday, July 17, 2011 – “Boot Barn Day”

7 a.m. - Check in Closes - All Contestants MUST be checked in by this time!

8 a.m. - Church Service by Fellowship of Christian Cowboys – Heritage Center Theater 9 a.m. - Student Delegate Meeting for Student Officers, Delegates and Candidates – Energy Hall 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Basket Silent Auction Entries accepted at Display Area in Wyoming Center Lobby 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center 11 a.m. - MANDATORY Contestant’s Meeting, Followed

by State/Province Team Pictures – Morningside Park Following meeting signup to take place for the Ariat Text’N Round-Up in Morningside Park 1:30 p.m. – Rough Stock Safety Seminar & Equipment Check 2nd Session – East Pavilion (Cutting Arena) (Rough Stock Contestants need attend only one of the sessions but attendance is MANDATORY) 2:15 p.m. – Queen Contest Horsemanship – Timed Event Arena (Roll Call 2:00 p.m.)

6 p.m. - Scholarship Application Deadline - Foundation Office – Wyoming Center 7 p.m. – All Contestant Horses must be checked in by Horse Check-in 7 p.m. – 1st Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion (Performance Sponsored by Wyoming Beverage of Gillette) 10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. - Contestant’s Dance – Central Pavilion

Monday, July 18, 2011 – “Resistol Hat Day”

8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Practice Session for NRA Light Rifle Shoot, Gillette Gun Club 9 a.m. – 2nd Rodeo Performance –Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion (Performance Sponsored by Campbell County Memorial Hospital) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center 12:30 p.m. 5 p.m. – Practice Session for NRA Trap Shoot, Gillette Gun Club 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Ariat Text’N Round-Up Race (Location to be advertized upon sign up) 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. – NHSFR Volleyball Tournament – Volleyball Courts on the Plaza 1:30 p.m. – State/Province Secretary & Director Informational Seminar – Energy Hall Seminar Room #2 3 p.m. – NHSRA Sponsorship Informational Seminar – Energy Hall Seminar Room #2 5 p.m. - State/Province Association of the Year Scrapbook Entries due in Rodeo Office – Energy Hall 6:30 p.m. – State/Province All-Around Group Photo – Rough Stock Arena 7 p.m. – 3rd Rodeo Performance –Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion (Performance Sponsored by TransCanada) 10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. - Contestant’s Dance – Central Pavilion

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 – “Classic Rope & Rattler Rope Day”

9 a.m. – 4th Rodeo Performance –Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion (Performance Sponsored by Wyoming Office of Tourism, City of Gillette, CCCVB and Campbell County) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center 12 Noon - Foundation Scramble for Scholarships Golf Tournament – Gillette Golf Club, 1800 Country Club Road 12:30 p.m. – NRA Light Rifle Shooting Competition – Gillette Gun Club 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. – NHSRA Round Table Discussions on Association & Industry Issues – Energy Hall Seminar Room #2 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. – NHSFR Volleyball Tournament – Volleyball Courts on the Plaza (Awards Immediately Following) 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Ariat Text’N Round-Up Race (Location TBD) 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – PRCA Roundtable “PRCA 101/ Becoming a Champion” Seminar – Energy Hall Seminar Room #1& #2 6:30 p.m. – Cinch Rodeo Team & Team Captain Photos – Rough Stock Arena 6:45 p.m. – State/Province Secretary of the Year Awards – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park 7 p.m. – 5th Rodeo Performance – “Memorial Tribute” – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion (Performance Sponsored by Wyoming Work Warehouse) 10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. - Contestant’s Dance – Central Pavilion

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 – “Ariat Day”

9 a.m. – 6th Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion (Performance Sponsored by Gillette College) (End of 1st Go-Round - Awards immediately following Performance – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – NRS Model Search Photo Shoot – Cinchtown – Central Pavilion

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1 p.m. - Foundation Scholarship Interviews for Senior NHSFR Qualifiers – Energy Hall 1 p.m. – NRA Shotgun Trap Shooting Competition – Gillette Gun Club 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Ariat Text’N Round-Up Race (Location TBD) 4:30 p.m. - Special Kids Rodeo – East Pavilion 5:30 p.m. - Picnic for Special Kids Rodeo Contestants – East Pavilion 6:30 p.m. - Ariat Text’N Round-Up Race finals (Morningside Park) 6:50 p.m. – Foundation Scramble for Scholarships Golf Tournament Awards – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park 7 p.m. – 7th Rodeo Performance – “Breast Cancer Awareness” – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion Contestants, Spectators, Fans and Personnel are asked to wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness (Performance Sponsored by Gillette College) 10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. - Contestant’s Dance – Central Pavilion

Thursday, July 21, 2011 – “Cinch Jeans and Shirts Day”

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – NRA Family Fun Shoot & Picnic – Gillette Gun Club (8:30–11:30 a.m. Rifle; 12 Noon – 3:30 p.m. Trap) 9 a.m. – 8th Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion (Performance Sponsored by Farmers Co-op Association) 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center 1 p.m. - NHSR Foundation Scholarship Auction – Wyoming Center (Platinum Trailer Sells at 3 p.m. Benefits NHSRA) 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Teskey’s Knowledge Bowl – Heritage Center Theater (Awards Immediately Following) 3 p.m. – NHSRA Platinum Trailer sells at Live Auction during Foundation Scholarship Auction – Wyoming Center 5 p.m. – Silent Auction of State/Province Baskets Closes – Wyoming Center Lobby (Pay and Pick up Baskets 5-7 p.m.)

6:20 p.m. – Girl’s Heel-O-Matic Challenge Finals – Timed Event Arena (Awards Immediately Following) 6:45 p.m. – NRA Shooting Competition Awards (All Shooting Events) – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park 6:50 p.m. – Retiring Address of NHSRA Student Secretary Sammy Windsor – Main Arenas, Morningside Park 7 p.m. – 9th Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion (Performance Sponsored by First Interstate Bank) 10:30 p.m. – Ariat NHSRA Talent Contest & NHSFR “King” Contest – Heritage Center Theater (Awards Immediately Following) 10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. – Contestant’s Dance – Central Pavilion

Friday, July 22, 2011 – “Ram Rodeo Day”

9 a.m. – 10th Rodeo Performance – “Honor our Troops” – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion Contestants, Spectators, Fans and Personnel are asked to wear Red to Honor our Troops (Performance Sponsored by Cloud Peak Energy, Inc.) 12:30p.m. - Queen Contest Crowning Ceremony Practice – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park (Roll Call 12:30p.m.)

2:00p.m. - Queen Lunch & Congeniality Voting – Heritage Center Lobby (Roll Call 2 p.m.)

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. - NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - College Fair – Energy Hall 4 p.m. - NHSR Foundation Scholarship Awards Presentation – Heritage Center Theater Including the Professional’s Choice Athlete & Equine Athlete National Scholarship Winners 6:20 p.m. – Open Heel-O-Matic Challenge Finals – Timed Event Arena (Awards Immediately Following) 6:50 p.m. – Retiring Address of NHSRA Student Vice President Cody Lensman – Main Arenas, Morningside Park 7 p.m. – 11th Rodeo Performance – “Honor our Troops” – Main Arenas, Morningside Park – Cutting in East Pavilion Contestants, Spectators, Fans and Personnel are asked to wear Red to Honor our Troops (Performance Sponsored by Peabody Energy) 10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. - Contestant’s Dance – Central Pavilion

Saturday, July 23, 2011 – “Gist Silversmiths Day”

8 a.m. – 12th Cutting Performance – East Pavilion (PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME) 9 a.m. – 12th Rodeo Performance – Main Arenas, Morningside Park (Performance Sponsored by First National Bank of Gillette) (End of 2nd Go-Round - Awards immediately following Performance – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park) 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – NHSFR Trade Show – Wyoming Center 1 p.m. - Student Delegate Meeting for Student Officers, Delegates and Candidates – Energy Hall 2 p.m. – Cutting Final Go-Round Performance – East Pavilion 3 p.m. – Finalist Meeting for all Rough Stock Arena Contestants – Energy Hall 3:30 p.m. – Finalist Meeting for all Timed Event Arena Contestants – Energy Hall 5 p.m. – Association of the Year Scrapbooks and Awards can be picked up in the Rodeo Office – Energy Hall 5:30 p.m. – Queen Contest Crowning Ceremony – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park (Roll Call 5:15 p.m.)

Featuring Retiring Address of NHSRA Queen Callie Martin 6:45 p.m. - Presentation of the NHSRA Man/Woman of the Year – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park 6:50 p.m. - Retiring Address of NHSRA Student President Kansas Thorp – Main Arenas, Morningside Park 7 p.m. – Rodeo Final Go-Round Performance – Main Arenas, Morningside Park (Performance Sponsored by Alpha Coal West) (Short Go & National Champion Awards for all Events 30 minutes after Performance – Winner’s Circle, Morningside Park)

Sunday, July 24, 2011

8 a.m. - NHSRA Annual Meeting – CAM-PLEX, Energy Hall

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10 & Under B Division

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Sports Report What’s Going On In Sports?

Friday, July 15

-Roughriders @ Big Sky Classic Tourney, Bozeman, MT, TBA

Saturday, July 16

-Roughriders @ Big Sky Classic Tourney, Bozeman, MT, TBA

Sunday, July 17

-Roughriders @ Big Sky Classic Tourney, Bozeman, MT, TBA -Rustlers vs. Rapid City Post 22 Bullets, 1 & 3 p.m.

-National High School Finals Rodeo Begins, 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 21

-National High School Finals Rodeo, 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.

-Roughriders @ Wyoming North District Tourney, Gillette, TBA -Rustlers @ State B Tournament, Casper, TBA

Friday, July 22

-National High School Finals Rodeo, 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.

-Roughriders @ Wyoming North District Tourney, Gillette, TBA -Rustlers @ State B Tournament, Casper, TBA

Monday, July 18

Weekly Trivia Answer

-National High School Finals Rodeo, 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Little League was out in full force this week trying to raise money for the All Star Teams. Washing cars, the kids need to earn money for uniforms, hotels, and food when they go to the first round of the tournament in Larime. There will be four teams participating this year, including two American teams and two National teams. The teams age groups are 9-10 and 11-12. They are currently selling raffle tickets to pay for their trip. Contact the Little League board for more information or tickets.

and played. “People have a misconception about the golf tournament. You don’t have to be good, you just need to have fun,” said Tami.

The tournament this year will be held on August 20th, and is currently seeking sponsors for the event. “Come out if you are a man or a woman. It is for a great cause.”

For more information call Dora at 6822559, Tami at 682-1290, Becky at 6823156, Kristal at 682-7885, or Deebee and 682-9370.

University of Wyoming announcees Spring Semester Graduates The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Campbell County at the completion of the 2011 spring semester.

The following degrees may be included on this list: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering); BSCH (Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering); BSCS (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science); BSME (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering); BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing); BSPE (Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering); JD (Juris Doctor); MA (Master of Arts); MS (Master of Science); PhRD (Doctor of Pharmacy).

For more information about the University of Wyoming, visit www.uwyo.edu.

Students are: Gillette: John Jacob Barnes (BS); Alyx Beattie (BA); Jennifer L. Briggs (double BA); Mackenzie Brown (BA); Vanda Lee Cathey (BSN); Jacob Robert Chick (BS);

Rick Thomas Comer (BS); Tyler L. Czapla (JD); Matthew E. Fare (BSPE); Sarah Ann Gregory (double BS); Ryan M. Gunderson (MA); Ryan Harrod (BSCS); Cheryl A. Holcomb (MA); Trevor Jay Hostetter (BA); Kelly J. Hunter (BA); Danielle Ann Ireland (MS); Cami Lynn Jackson (BSCH); Kayla Jellum (BSN); Devan Jones (BA); Nicole Jones (BA); Bradley T. Mansur (BA); Kelly L. McMahill (BSN); Kimberly L. Moore (BA); Dana M. Morrison (BSCE); Adam C. Necklason (double BS); Kelly M. Nedved (BA); Lisa M. Owen (BSCS); Katelyn R. Rhoades (BA); Kimberly Helen Sanders (BSN); Kayleigh Lauren Schaefer (BS); Matthew J. Schreiner (JD); Spencer A. Schuman (BS); Jacob Shober (BA); Thomas R. Sinclair (BA); Samantha C. Smith (BA); Patricia Janice Taylor (PHRD); Jennifer Vonwerner (BA); and Jennifer N. Walker (BA) Rozet: Abby Darlene Rael (BS) Wright: Myra L. Deobald (BSN) and Kyle Thomas Huseth (BSME)

“Eighteen holes of match play will teach you more about your foe than 18 years of dealing with him across a desk.”

- Grantland Rice

The Sports Bar Cruz Nights are back!

We have a “Celebrity Chef” each Wednesday!

The Chef DRINKS FOR FREE!!!

Please allow us to care cab you home for this one.

July 20 - Second Brigade July 27 - CMA Aug. 3 - BACCA Aug. 10 - Elite Flys Aug. 17 - UMF Aug. 24 - WBA Aug. 31 - Boys & Girls Club of Campbell County

-National High School Finals Rodeo, 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Help Wanted

Homes for Sale

Cook needed at Lu La Bells. Motivated and Energetic. Days Only. Apply at Lu La bells.

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.

Local journalists wanted. Always wanted to try? Must be 16 yrs of age. Contact us at CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com Advertising Sales for our weekly paper.

Great commission rate, set your own hours. Contact us at CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com Contributors wanted for weekly newspaper. Need a doctor, a Politician, a lawyer, and more to contribute an article a month.

E-mail CampbellCountyObserver@gmail. com for more information.

Sports writers, event writers wanted. Gillette, Write, Recluse, Rozet. Call 6708980.

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.

Home Appliances/ Furnishings Small washer. Needs new belt, $25. Email USSailorPatriot@gmail.com Microfiber couch with 2 recliners combined. Green. $100 Call 299-4967.

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.

Autos, Trucks and Vans 1981 Harley Davidson FXB-Sturgis, 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!

2008 Hyundai Sonata LMTD, 40,000 mi. $13,500, Call 307-660-2532.

‘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 dualplugged to run regular-gas, had burn-out time at Hog-Jam! Ben 680.7464.

1994 Ford Ranger. Black. With Topper.

Runs Good. 85k Miles. 2300 obo. Call 307-299-0223

Campers & Motor Homes

Lost & Found

1997 32ft. Class A Motor Home. Sleeps 6, Only 31,000 Miles. Asking $17,000. Call (307) 660-7520.

FOUND: one large trampoline. Currently located at 5350B M&M circle. If yours, please pick up any day any time. If not yours, do not trespass.

Large Private RV/Camper Lot for rent. Big yard, trees. All utilities available. $400 per month, $400 deposit. 1 year lease. Call (307) 660-1007.

Camping/Fishing

Heavy Equipment/Trailers 6x10 trailer. Great shape, fits your biggest Harley. $1,400 obo. 299-4967.

Toy Parts &

Minnows, crawlers, leeches, fishing tackle, boating and camping supplies.

Accessories Fully furnished cabin rentals, 50 Amp Full Hookup RV sites 5 minutes from Key- Stock pipes for Sportster. 500mi. Stock hole Reservoir in Pine Haven. Empire pices for Dyna Wide Glide. 1500mi. Email Guesthouse & RV Park 307-756-3454. baxtersmom62@gmail.com for info. www.empireguesthouse.com

Toys (ATV’s, Boats, etc.)

Boat for Sale with trailer. Needs work. Call 670-8980 for info.

2006 Cabella’s “Lowes Sun Cruizer” 20 ft.

Pontoon 95 HP Mercury Outboard Motor (less than 50 hrs). Good Condition. Call 680-2982 or 696-7512.

Pets Welsh Corgi Puppies. 3 females, and two males. 682-2598

Personals Interested in founding a Sherlock Holmes Society in Gillette? Contact gillettesherlockians@gmail.com for info.

- LIMITED TIME ONLY Free Classified Ad - 10 words or less (Private ownership only - No businesses)

1400 n. us hwy 14-16

To be in compliance with county ordinances we ask that patrons do not “burn out” when approaching the highway,!!!

Tri-level house for sale 4 bed 2 bath $209,000 (307) 670-1925.

Booth Table. L-shaped. With Chairs.

Seats 6. $500.00 Call 299-4967

SPORTS BAR Bike groups that host one large event each year with The Sports Bar will have two separate evenings to raise money. The final Cruz Night will be donated to our favorite “non bikers” charity, The Boys and Girls Club of Campbell County.

A. Adams, Franklin, Rutledge

Wednesday, July 20

Classifieds

Swing for a Cure

In 2010, 72 golfers showed up to Bell Nob golf course for the annual “Swing for a cure.” The purpose of this event is to provide financial assistance to the residents of N.E. Wyoming who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and encourage early detection through regular checkups. “It is a great time” said Tami Erb. “We have a lot of fun. In 2008 it rained the whole tie, and we played with Wal-Mart bags on our heads.”

In 2009, someone dressed up as a clown

Tuesday, July 19

-National High School Finals Rodeo, 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.

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Our Roots Frank M. Canton; the original “Dirty Harry”

By Jeff Morrison Often, in the “Old West”, the line between the lawman and outlaw was extremely fine. Many a lawman began his career after retiring from a previous life of crime. A few never actually ended their criminal behavior while wearing the badge. And others, such as Frank M. Canton, found ways to justify just about any action committed while enforcing the law of the land, or at least the law of whoever was paying them.

Canton’s real name was Joe Horner. He was born in Virginia in 1849 and his family later moved to Texas when he was still a child. He worked as a cowboy in the late 1860’s, trailing cattle from northern Texas to the railheads in Kansas. Around 1871 he decided to try his luck at robbing banks and rustling livestock.

In 1874, Horner got into an argument with two Buffalo Soldiers out of Fort Richardson while drinking in a Texas saloon.

The argument escalated into a gunfight wherein Horner killed one cavalryman and wounded the other. Although not arrested for this incident, he was arrested in 1877 for robbing the bank at Comanche, Texas.

He promptly escaped custody and joined the next cattle drive to Nebraska. Once there he changed his name to Frank M.

Canton, and reputedly vowed to “uphold law and order.”

He resurfaced in Johnson County Wyoming, running a small ranch and “upholding law and order” for the Wyoming Stock Growers Association as a range detective.

At this point in Wyoming history, range detectives were basically a law unto themselves, answerable only to the Association.

Supposedly rooting out rustlers, they enforced the law as the W.S.G.A interpreted it, serving as lawman, judge, jury and all too frequently executioner. This was the same institution who would hire Tom Horn, later hanged in Cheyenne for murdering a 14 year old boy “in the line of duty”.

Canton was apparently well respected in the area. He left the Association to serve two terms as sheriff of Johnson County in the 1880’s. In 1885 he got married and he and his wife had two daughters, although one daughter later died in childhood. He resigned as sheriff to return to his former job as range detective, and moonlighted as a U.S. marshal.

At this point, all pretenses of “upholding law and order” seems to have been cast aside by Canton, for the Association was bent on eradicating all undesirable ele-

Warren Harding

By Mike Borda

While not one of America’s most famous Presidents, the man who led our country from 1921-1923 was certainly interesting in his own right. This was a man who rose from humble roots to become not only a successful businessman, but also the 29th leader of the United States of America. He was Warren Harding.

Born on November 2, 1865, just after the end of the Civil War, Harding did not come from a particularly privileged family. His father, George, held numerous jobs during Harding’s childhood, none providing any significant wealth given the couple’s eight children.

His most influential vocation, however, would prove to be his ownership of an Ohio newspaper, where he enlisted the help of his son Warren in the process.

After graduating from Ohio Central College in 1882 at 17 years old, where he also formed a successful horn band, Harding purchased a stake in a Marion, Ohio newspaper. Following several intense battles with rival papers in the area and various health problems, possibly brought on by stress, Harding’s Marion Daily Star finally became the county’s main source of information.

In a controversial move, Warren Harding married Florence Kling DeWolfe in 1891.

This was big news not only because she was a divorcee who was already a mother, but also because she was the daughter of his largest business rival, Amos Hall Kling.

Amos Kling, the owner of Marion’s previously favored newspaper, had, on several occasions, tried to shut down Harding’s newspaper while also attempting to put Harding into bankruptcy.

After his marriage and once his newspaper had become fully profitable, Harding turned his interest to politics. After failing to win a local election (It did not help that he was a staunch Republican in a heavily Democratic region), he began traveling

the country and making connections with the big players in conservative politics.

His compliance with the powerful political bosses led to his election to the Ohio State Senate in 1899. He tried to capitalize on his willingness to bow to corrupt leaders by running for Governor in 1903, but he was unaware that the Republican political powers had already promised the position to another man, leaving the position of Lieutenant Governor for Harding.

The next few years were a series of successes and difficulties for the future President, which saw him lose both the 1906 and 1909 gubernatorial elections, but also seeing a reconciliation of the relationship between his family and the Kling’s. His greatest political success to that point came unexpectedly, however, in 1914 when the Republican Party, in a sudden realignment of alliances, found themselves without a Senator and asked Harding to fill that spot. He accepted and was immediately thrust into national political battles such as prohibition, suffrage, and the United States’ entrance into the new League of Nations – The precursor to what is today the United Nations.

In 1920, he was nominated for President, an election he won handily, in part because of his popularity with women, who were able to vote for the first time in a Presidential election. He won with 60% of the popular vote, the largest margin of victory of any President.

While he accomplished much during his term in office, it was cut short by a heart attack he suffered in 1923 during his “Voyage of Understanding”, leaving Harding dead at the age of 57.

One of only eight Presidents to die in office, Warren Harding truly pulled himself up by his own bootstraps, becoming what many consider to be the quintessential American success story.

ments; namely small ranchers who were taking advantage of the Homestead Act, by filing homesteads on government land the Association viewed as their exclusive open range. These upstarts went so far as to claim unbranded cattle, known as mavericks, and to hold their own community roundup. Up to this point the official roundup was organized and regulated by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, and all mavericks found during this roundup were divvied out amongst Association members. In the view of the W.S.G.A., these ranchers were no better than cattle thieves. And it was the job of the range detective to deal with cattle thieves.

Among the small ranchers, the most notorious infringer of Association policy was Nate Champion. Champion had more than one altercation with the big ranches in the area and was not known for being overly compliant with the way the Association liked having things done. Canton, with three fellow detectives, decided to show Champion the error of his ways one November morning in 1891. This involved sneaking into Champion’s cabin with guns drawn and attempting to shoot the cowboy in his sleep. It backfired when they missed and Champion woke up, guns blazing.

Canton elected to retreat after two of his companions were wounded and await a better opportunity.

Not long after, John Tisdale, a friend of Champion’s and a known adversary of Canton’s was found murdered in a gulch where his wagon had broken down. He’d been returning from Buffalo with a load of groceries. There was circumstantial evidence that suggested Frank Canton was the likely murderer, but he was never charged.

By April 1892, the Johnson County War blew wide open. The Association sent Canton and fellow range detective, Tom Smith, to Texas for reinforcements.

They found about 20 or so other likeminded “upstanding law and order” types in the various saloons and brothels where one is likely to find them, and returned to Wyoming. The invasion was on.

On April 5th, Frank Canton found his better opportunity to get even with Champion. With a force of over 50 men, they surrounded the cabin at the KC ranch where Champion and three others were staying.

Two men were allowed to leave, not being on the Association’s hit list, but Nate Champion and Nick Ray fought it out to the end. Ray was killed early on but Champion managed to hold them off until late that day, when the invaders set fire to a wagon and rolled it into the cabin, setting it on fire.

Champion came out of the house fighting and was shot down by 50 men.

The rest of the Johnson County War went downhill quickly for Canton and the invaders. They were, in turn, surrounded in a barn at the TA ranch by a posse from Buffalo the next day and were only saved by the timely arrival of cavalry out of Fort McKinney. The invaders were arrested, but commuted to Cheyenne and later re-

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leased, no charges having been filed.

Sometime after the Johnson County War, Canton suffered a nervous breakdown. Some versions of history say he was being haunted by the death of Champion and even the lynching of Cattle Kate, an incident he had no direct involvement with. In truth, he could have just as easily been suffering from a guilty conscience for murdering John Tisdale, or having posttraumatic stress from several hundred bullets flying through the barn at the TA ranch.

We’ll never know for sure. But at this point Canton at least began making an honest attempted and upholding law and order.

He moved to Oklahoma where he served as the undersheriff of Pawnee County and, at the same time, U.S. marshal for the “Hanging Judge” Isaac Parker in Fort Smith, Arkansas. At this time Canton was working with other famous lawmen including Bill Tilghman, and started earning an honest reputation as a lawman. In 1895, while serving with a posse chasing Bill and John Shelley, Canton distinguished himself. The two outlaws barricaded themselves in a cabin and stood the posse off for over 5 hours. Canton found a wagon full of hay and, reminiscent of the gunfight with Nate Champion, set it on fire and rolled it into the cabin. This time, however, the two outlaws surrendered and were arrested. Bill Dunn, a friend of the Shelley brothers, came to Pawnee looking for revenge and caught Canton as he was entering the courthouse.

In the brief shoot out that followed, Canton shot Dunn in the forehead, killing him instantly.

In the late 1890’s, Canton joined the Klondike gold rush in Alaska.

He did not strike it rich, but he served two years as U.S. marshal and reputedly cleaned up the lawless town of Dawson singlehandedly. He returned to Oklahoma in 1898 and resumed his law enforcement career. In 1907 he became adjutant general of the Oklahoma National Guard. Late in his life, Canton returned to Texas and in a meeting with the governor confessed to crimes committed while he was Joe Horner. The governor, taking into consideration the years he spent as a law officer of good standing, pardoned him. It was not until after his death in 1927 that the citizens of Johnson County learned of his outlaw youth.

Ironically, Frank M. Canton would most likely not be remembered outside northeast Wyoming if not for one of the worst movies ever made. Box office bomb, Heaven’s Gate, released in 1980, in which 1890’s Buffalo Wyoming was portrayed as looking like one of the inner-city boroughs of New York, complete with eastern European immigrants, brought the names Nate Champion and Frank Canton back to life.

Sadly, the names are the only thing historically accurate in the movie. But like most Hollywood attempts at portraying historical people, the real Frank Canton was far more complex, both sinister and later heroic, than a movie character could ever be.

“I have no trouble with my enemies. I can take care of my enemies in a fight. But my friends, they’re the ones who keep me walking the floor at nights!”

- Warren G. Harding

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