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Bomgaars Opens Gillette Store

The latest addition to the Bomgaars family of stores will open for business on June 21st in Gillette, Wyoming. The brand new 50,000 sq. ft. store is located at 195 Town Center Drive. Larry Mohnsen is the store manager, with approximately 35 employees from the local area rounding out the staff. A Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting is scheduled for Thursday, June 27th, at 10AM, commencing 4 big days of events, demos and prize registrations with the Prize Drawing Event on Sunday at 3PM. Special discount pricing will be in effect through Monday, July 1st. Store hours for the Grand Opening will correspond to the normal hours of operation: 8-8 Monday-Friday, 8-6 Saturday and 10-6 on Sunday.

Bomgaars is a fourth genera-

tion company, privately owned by Roger and Jane Bomgaars. The corporate office and distribution center is headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa, where the company originated in 1952. Over the past 61 years Bomgaars has reinvested in the company to construct new buildings, enlarge or renovate existing ones and add locations as opportunities present themselves. With 66 stores currently in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado and Wyoming, the company employs approximately 1500 employees.

Bomgaars has an excellent reputation throughout the area for its high quality merchandise and first-rate service, along with competitive pricing on name brands chosen for reliability and value. Major departments at all

stores include Lawn and Garden plus Nursery, Work and Family Clothing, Farm, Pet, Automotive, Electrical, Plumbing, Hardware, Paint, Housewares, and Toys.

Some of the brand names that the company offers in clothing include Levi’s, Lee, Wrangler, Carhartt, Dickies and Key. Pet foods include Iams, Purina, Country Vet and Science Diet. Tool suppliers include DeWalt, Irwin, PorterCable and Stanley. Automotive accessories, fluids and lubricants are well represented, along with a broad selection of DeeZee transfer tanks and toolboxes. In lawn and garden, items from Husqvarna, Poulon, Bonide and Ortho are featured. With over 50,000 items for Farm, Home, Auto and Family, the Bomgaars mission is to provide what you need, when you need it.

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Citizen Survey 2013 The City of Gillette’s 2013 Citizen Survey is online and ready for citizens to take. The survey, which has been conducted every year since 1977, will be online until June 30, 2013. This year’s survey will only be available online due to the time requirements to manually enter data from printed surveys into the survey software.

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Optional 1% Tax, and public works, the survey also features questions on airline subsidies, Gillette College, CAM-PLEX, and “Drive and Drop” the city’s replacement program for Spring Clean-up.

To take the survey you can visit the City of Gillette’s website and look for the Survey icon (pictured below) on the right-hand side of the city’s homepage.

The Wyoming Business Council is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the rules for the Business Ready Community Grant and Loan Program.

The amendments include: changes to award and match amounts; added application evaluation criteria and submittal requirements; addressing of incomplete applications; third party studies and cost estimates; and updated loan application requirements.

Written comments and suggestions regarding the changes must be submitted to the Wyoming Business Council no later than 5 p.m., July 5, 2013.

Commenters may request a statement of the agency’s position regarding each comment and the action taken as a result of the comments prior to or within 30 days after adoption of the rule. Any person may request the agency not adopt the rules. If requested, the Business Council will provide a written response to state the reasons for overruling the consideration against adoption.

To obtain a copy of the proposed rules, contact Dave Simonsen at (307) 777-2813, dave.simonsen@ wyo.govor 214 West 15th Street, Cheyenne, WY, 82002. The proposed rules may also be downloaded from the Wyoming Business Council website: www.wyomingbusiness.org.

The mission of the Business Council is to facilitate the economic growth of Wyoming. The Business Council, a state government agency, concentrates its efforts on providing assistance for existing Wyoming companies and start-ups, helping communities meet their development and diversification needs, and recruiting new firms and industries targeted to complement the state’s assets. For more information, please visit www.wyomingbusiness.org.

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Obituaries

BARBARA MITCHELL Barbara Ann Mitchell, age 77, of Gillette Wyoming passed away at Campbell County Memorial Hospital on Thursday, June 6, 2013 from a sudden illness.

Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara as held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Father Raymond Canete officiating. Burial followed in the Moorcroft Cemetery.

Barbara was born November 5, 1935 in Oberlin, Kansas to William “Jeff” and Helen Corcoran and was raised on the family farm. She was the first daughter of eight children.

She married Lawrence Hoff in 1954 in Oberlin, Kansas and together they had 5 children and lived in Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. After they divorced, she met Warren Mitchell in Gillette, WY, and they married on September 11, 1971, with Warren adding two daughters completing their family.

Together they raised their 7 children in Gillette, Pine Haven, and later Moorcroft, Wyoming. Her house was open to any stray soul in need, whether two or four-legged and there was never a dull moment. Once her children were grown, the house was too quiet so Barbara ran a licensed daycare from her home for several years, gaining several additional “kids” in the process. They later moved back to Gillette and Barbara worked summers at Keyhole State Park, where she enjoyed meeting a variety of interesting people and gaining stories to tell her family about. Her hobbies included playing cards, sewing, gardening, reading, puzzles, and winning at board games.

She cherished her family above all and her greatest joy was bragging about her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren to anyone that would listen.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 41 years, Warren Mitchell of Gillette, Wyoming; her son: James “Pat” (Lori) Mitchell of Gillette, Wyoming; 5 daughters: Catherine (Ed) Gorder of Rozet, Wyoming; Debra (Barry) Fuller of Moorcroft, Wyoming; Diane (Greg) Conner of Gillette, Wyoming; Terri Mitchell (Sunny Schell) of Pine Haven, Wy-

oming; and Janet Mitchell of St. Paul, Minnesota; 4 brothers: Robert Corcoran of Tarentum, Pennsylvania; Raymond Corcoran, Bernard Corcoran, Paul Corcoran, all of Oberlin Kansas; her sister: Frances Nothdruft of Moorcroft, Wyoming; 14 grandchildren: Patrick Mitchell, Paul Mitchell, Joseph Krause, Cory Krause, Jeremiah Mitchell, Brandon Buckmiller, Kari Strube, Justin Conner, Bradi Conner, Kyle Sisson, Erin Conner, Vance Sisson, Nicole DeBusk and Kyndall Shoun; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers: Donald Corcoran and Bruce Corcoran; son Richard Hoff; grandson Matthew Gradin; and granddaughter Hannah Fuller.

Memorials and condolences may be sent in her name to Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette Wyoming 82716 or condolences via www.gillettememorialchapel.com.

JOHN THOMPSON JR. Graveside service for John A Thompson Jr. will be held at 11a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming with Thomas Fisk from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church officiating. Military honors will be provided by The American Legion Post 42.

John A. Thompson Jr., age 80, of Gillette, WY a beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend passed away at Advanced Care Hospital of Montana in Billings, Montana on June 7, 2013.

John Alden Thompson Jr. was born on April 17, 1933 to John Thompson Sr. and Bethel Thompson in Greensboro, North Carolina. He grew up in Greensboro and graduated Dudley High School in 1951. He attended the University of Massachusetts for piano performance and truck driving. In 1955 he married Juanita Settles and had four children: Victor, Tony, Terry and Sandra. That December John joined the Army and served through 1961, where he received Korean Service medal, Bronze Star Purple Heart, and several other medals.

He married his second wife, Pauline Allison in 1964 and

was a member of the American Legion post 42. He worked several places but retired from the VA hospital in North Hampton Massachusetts in 1995 as a janitor. He moved to Gillette in 2008, his hobbies included pool, bowling, playing guitar, keyboard and piano, which he played at night clubs. He loved traveling, driving and had a great love and knowledge of all types of music. He participated in the senior Olympics in Cheyenne, WY in 2012.

John is survived by his daughter Terry Griffin, his son:Tony Thompson; his sister Grace Thompson; several nieces, nephews, great nephews, great nieces and grandchildren.

John is preceded in death by his parents and son Victor Thompson and daughter Sandra Thompson.

Memorials and condolences may be sent in John’s name in care of Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette,Wyoming 82716.

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Emily was born on September 9, 1935 in Buffalo, New York to Frank and Emily Eleanor (Majewicz) Bett. On October 15, 1955 she married Robert Chester Mentley and shortly after they started their family of which they were very proud.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Emily Eleanor (Majewicz) Bett.

She is survived by her husband: Robert Mentley; her children: Carl Mentley of Donalds, South Carolina, Lynne (Donovan) MentleyRawlings of Rock Springs, Wyoming, David Mentley and Michael Mentley both of Gillette, Wyoming; three grandchildren; and her brother: Stanley Bett of Buffalo, New York.

A memorial has been set up in Emily’s name to benefit St. Judes Children’s Hospital.

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Business Council Seeks Comments

The Wyoming Business Council is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the rules for the Business Ready Community Grant and Loan Program.

The amendments include: changes to award and match amounts; added application evaluation criteria and submittal requirements; addressing of incomplete applications; third party studies and cost estimates; and updated loan application requirements.

Written comments and suggestions regarding the changes must be submitted to the Wyoming Business Council no later than 5 p.m., July 5, 2013.

Commenters may request a statement of the agency’s position regarding each comment and the action taken as a result of the comments prior to or within 30 days after adoption of the rule. Any person may request the agency not adopt the rules.

If requested, the Business Council will provide a written response to state the reasons for overruling the consideration against adoption.

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Technician at North Antelope Rochelle Mine Named “Reclamationist of the Year” Peabody Energy’s Paul Griswold has been named “Reclamationist of the Year” by the American Society of Mining and Reclamation (ASMR) for his outstanding accomplishments in the evaluation and application of technology used in land restoration.

Griswold, a Senior Environmental Technician at Peabody’s flagship North Antelope Rochelle Mine in the Powder River Basin, has developed a number of programs that combine applied reclamation science with sound ecological principles to achieve best practice.

Chief among these are protocols to establish sagebrush on restored lands using specific site preparation, timing and seeding techniques. The practices optimize sagebrush establishment, which creates critical habitat for sage grouse and other wildlife.

Griswold also implemented a program to reduce

erosion and improve air quality near active mining areas that was so effective, the procedure is now adopted as best practice by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.

The agency continues to encourage use of the technology in its regional mine permitting requirements.

“Peabody has a worldclass environmental team that is recognized for environmental excellence and sustainable practices that return land to its highest use,” said Peabody Energy – Americas President Kemal Williamson. “We are proud of Paul’s leadership in establishing innovative practices that are respected among peers, regulators and throughout the industry.”

Since joining Peabody in 2007, Griswold has helped direct high-quality restoration of more than 4,500 acres at North Antelope Rochelle, the world’s largest and most productive

mine, where restored lands are typically twice as productive as native range.

During Griswold’s tenure, North Antelope Rochelle was honored by both the U.S. Department of the Interior and the state for protection of raptor species.

“Paul has incorporated many innovative practices into his reclamation protocols at the North Antelope Rochelle Mine,” said Gerald Schuman, ASMR Awards Committee Chair.

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Baseline Water Testing Initiative Moving Ahead Governor Matt Mead and other members of the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission heard details on a baseline water testing proposal today. The proposal addresses water testing before, during and after oil and gas projects.

Baseline water testing is a key initiative in the recently released Wyoming Energy Strategy.

“Collecting baseline water data is a necessary step both supporting important energy development and protecting a vital resource – our water,” Governor Mead said. “Wyoming will be

among the first states in the country to require baseline water testing and we want to do it well. I look forward to hearing from landowners and energy companies about this draft. I hope this draft will move as expeditiously as possible through a period of informal comments and through the rulemaking process.”

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Why Go To Church?

By Pastor Duke I come across many people that say they love God but do not see the need to attend a choice. Some of this is caused by the fact that the church has not done a very good job of communicating why they are relevant and important in the life of a Christian.

Some of it is caused by the people in church doing things that were not the best for the people attending that church. Part of it is caused by people not being surrendered in their life to God’s will for them.

Whatever the reason, they are forgetting that there are some very good reasons why we should go to church.

Before I get started, let me define what I mean by church. I am not talking about a denomination or a building. I am talking about the biblical definition of a church which is a gathering of believers together for worship, instruction, fellowship and prayer. Just going to a church building no more makes you a Christian than going to McDonald’s makes you a Big Mac. Why should Christians attend Church?

There are healthy reasons why believers in Jesus should go to church and their are unhealthy reasons as well. Recently I read a blog post on a church website that was filled with many unhealthy reasons. so I want to cover both reasons. You see, I believe that promoting unhealthy reasons is part of the problem of why some people do not go to church. They may not be able to put a finger on it, but they can tell that it is wrong some how and it solidifies their resistance to church attendance for any reason.

Unhealthy reasons for attending church.

• Fear of punishment

by God. On the website that I referred to earlier, the first reason that the author gave for attending church was “God will chasten us if we don’t”. Fear is never a good motivator or a good reason. If the reason you are attending church is to avoid God punishing you, you are not going to church for the right reason. It is a legalistic and performance mentality that would even view church attendance in that light.

• To Socialize. The church is not meant to be a social club. It is not the Kiwanis or the Elk’s club.

It is not the place to catch up on all the local gossip.

People who go to church just to look good or keep up with the latest news are not going to church for the right reasons.

• To find a spouse. Believe it or not both women and men sometimes go to church just to find a “good mate”. Although the church should be the place where we find our mate, our motive for going should not be to find a mate.

• Out of a sense of duty

or obligation. As much as church attendance is a good thing, to do so just because you think it is your duty or obligation is the wrong reason. God is not looking at your performance, He is looking at your heart. He wants you to attend because you want to learn, grow, give to others, and be encouraged in your spiritual life, not because you think you “have to go”.

Healthy reasons why people go to church.

• They want to learn.

In the book of Acts it says that the people continued steadfastly in the Apostle’s teaching. That means that they wanted to learn about God and how to walk with God the same way that the Apostle’s did. The church is supposed to be a training center. It is pure pride to say that any of us know everything there is to know about God. We all need to have a teachable spirit and want to learn.

• They want to be in the presence of Jesus. If Jesus is your savior, then you can’t help but love Him. The church is the body of Jesus.

To love Jesus is to love His body. Jesus said that where 2 or 3 are gathered in His name, He is in the midst of them. Notice that He didn’t narrow it down to 1. There is an increased sense of His presence when His people gather together.

• They want to be made whole. I am not talking about just physical healing, but being made whole body, soul, and spirit. The book of James talks about how this happens as we are transparent with one another and share with one another our struggles and sins, and that we should pray for one another so we may be healed.

• They want their fruit to last. I have never seen a person who gets saved and then does not get into a local church, stay committed to Jesus. When you lead someone to Jesus, you want that fruit to last. It is done by plugging them into a local church.

• They want to grow.

The relationships you have in your local church cause you to grow. Not only the ones that encourage you, but also the ones that challenge you. Some of the greatest times of growth in my spiritual life have been times where I have been challenged and had to learn how to work with someone who was different than me.

• They want to give. I am not talking about money. I am talking about using your God given gifts to bless others. Freely we have received, freely we should give. On of the main reasons I go to church is not because of what I will get out of it, but what I can give to others. Jesus called us to be servants, and part of that servanthood is serving other people that Jesus has died for.

Those are just some of the reasons why you should go to church. Now compare

that list to this email that was sent to me and see if you can notice the difference.

Top Ten Excuses For Avoiding Church Services Many people have an excuse for not attending church services each week.

If you were to take those excuses and apply them to other things we do (for example -- eating), those excuses might look like this: 10. I was forced to eat as a child.

9. People who eat all the time are hypocrites; they aren’t really hungry.

8. There are so many different kinds of food, I can’t decide what to eat.

7. I used to eat, but I got bored and stopped.

6. I only eat on special occasions, like Christmas and Easter.

5. None of my friends will eat with me.

4. I’ll start eating when I get older.

3. I don’t really have time to eat.

2. I don’t believe that eating does anybody any good. It’s just a crutch.

And the # 1 excuse for not eating.......

1. Restaurants and grocery stores are only after your money.

Now do you see why maybe those excuses are pretty lame? So what do you think? Does Jesus want you to go to a healthy church for healthy reasons?

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Blessings!

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By Glenn Woods I dare you to go to the Make A Wish Foundation website and not shed a tear. I bet you can’t do it.

Make-A-Wish serves a unique, and vital, role in helping strengthen and empower children battling life-threatening medical conditions.

There are four steps to granting a wish.

Each step builds on the next and creates amazing experiences that delight wish kids and their families.

While all make a wish children have life threatening diseases, many have had a remarkable turnaround in their condition due to the change of spirit that Make-A-Wish brings to them.

Last week a story arrived at the Campbell County Observer about a little girl from Rock Springs named Catherine Johnson: “Around 2pm on the16th of last month.

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Stunned and a little confused the crowd then parted and Catherine was able to see Magic a beautiful horse. Magic it was.

Andrea had her riding gear and Catherine immediately changed and enjoyed a ride on Magic. They looked like they had been working together for a long time.

Pizza Hut delivered pizza; we had soda, cupcakes and lots of Blue Bunny ice cream. Even Magic, the horse, was given a few treats. Rock Spring High Schools student council, who had help raise money for kid for kids wishes in Wyoming. The high school kids were already getting excited for next year’s fund raiser. Catherine and Magic made a beautiful pair especially the all black beauty Magic with her pink saddle blanket and pink leggings.”

Here in Wyoming a community came together to lift the spirits of a little girl named Catherine.

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“Wyoming’s number one agronomic crop is hay, and we want to help Wyoming hay producers grow better quality crops,” said Donn Randall, crop and forage program manager in the Business Council’s Agribusiness Division. “This day is filled with informative sessions designed to take our producers to the next level in hay production.”

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An upcoming “field day” will provide Wyoming hay producers with information designed to help them improve the quality and quantity of their forage crops.

The event will feature presentations on forage production and management including the economics of forage fertility results and the nutritional advantages of and irrigation practices for alfalfa. There will also be sessions on forage marketing opportunities including hay marketing strategies, new Wyoming hay markets, and yield versus quality decisions to maximize forage income.

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June 14 - 21, 2013

Campbell County Observer

Bold Republic Weekly You’re Blaming the Wrong People

By Glenn Woods Each day, as more revelations come out about the IRS targeting and harassing conservatives and the NSA spying on EVERYONE, I hear the argument raised that this is all Bush’s fault, or that this is all Obama’s fault.

Frankly, it is not either one’s fault - and it does not matter.

What you are seeing is what happens when government gets too big. Why do you think people like me spend so much time preaching the importance of limited government?

For that matter, why do you think that our founding fathers went through so much trouble to make sure that government was limited?

Our founding fathers knew, and well-understood that that nature of government is to grow and become more powerful. That is why they wrote a constitution limiting the size and power of the federal government and distributing what little power government would have across the nation to local communities.

If you don’t think that the founding fathers ever considered the idea of an income tax, you might want to go back and read what the founding fathers said about an income tax. They made the very idea of an income tax unconstitutional.

There were many reasons for this. One of those reasons was the understanding, even way back then, that government would use such a tax as a hammer, to control the people.

Later, we made the mistake of allowing the federal government to amend the constitution and impose an income tax. It was supposed to be just a small tax at first, on the top 1%, and it was supposed to be temporary.

John F. Kennedy sanctioned what he called

“Ideological Organizations Project” and directed the IRS to investigated rightwing groups.

Richard Nixon initiated something in the IRS that he called the “Special Services Staff” to investigate his political opponents and harass them with audits.

Even the FBI used the IRS to audit Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his nonprofit organization, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The IRS was even used to harass Dr. King’s donors.

You can argue all you want about “The Rich paying their Fair Share,” but the fact of the matter is the IRS is now, and has always been, a tool used to harass political opposition of whoever is in control in D.C. at the time.

There are plenty of other ways to tax the American people -- without harassing them.

Frankly, it is none of the government’s business how much money you have in your bank account, or how much you spend on clothing, coffee, or vacations. I don’t care if you are liberal or conservative. It is none of their business.

You are supposed to be a free person in a free nation. Government’s job is to protect those freedoms, not infringe on them.

That brings us to the NSA scandal and your E-mail’s, text messages, phone calls, and, for that matter, every keystroke you have ever stroked on any electric device that is connected to any network, anywhere.

It does not matter if you have nothing to hide. No one has the right to read your mail, or listen in on your phone conversations, or track your movements.

If your answer is: “But there are so many people out there, why would I be singled out? I’m not doing anything wrong,” You’re

missing the point. Should any American be monitored, and/or harassed, because of who they associate with, or what they believe? The answer has to be no. It does not matter if you think you are doing anything wrong or not.

You have the right to privacy. The government has no business knowing your business. No one does, unless you give them permission. We are not a police state.

I’ll grant you that we do need to keep an eye on the criminal element in order to stay safe as a nation. But we see what happens if we let the government monitor everyone. That is why our thoughtful founding fathers set up a system whereby the authorities that protect us must first have proof that someone is up to no good, and present that proof to a judge. Only if they have enough evidence of wrongdoing can the police then violate someone’s rights.

Let me say that again, to be clear: In a free nation no branch of the government is allowed to monitor, troll, spy on, dig through or demand records, step onto or seize the property of anyone, unless they have proof that there is a threat.

Only then, if a threat can be proven, are they allowed to violate someone’s rights.

I’ve spent my adult life arguing the side of limited government. It has never ceased to amaze me when I come across people who actually want bigger government. To those who are continually looking to expand the size and scope of government, I say: I told you so.

I know you want to feed

the poor. I know you want to make sure that everyone has access to healthcare.

You want our nation to be safe. But you can do all of that without the overreaching power of the powerhungry.

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with the IRS, and dig into my personal records, and threaten me with jail time.

How is it a help to me if I am under that sort of a threat?

How did we, a free people, come to a place where we accept Big Brother Government in our lives? It is a dangerous thing.

This is not about Obama, or Bush. This is about the monster called Big Government.

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Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the application of TNCI Operating Company LLC (TNCI or the Company) for a concurrent Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide facilities-based and resold local exchange and exchange access telecommunications services within Wyoming, as more fully described herein.

TNCI is a telecommunications company as defined by W.S. § 37-15-103(a)(xi), subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction under W.S. § 37-15-401.

TNCI is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Delaware with its principal place of business located in Santa Barbar, California. The Company represents it possesses the requisite approvals and authorities to transact business as a foreign corporation in Wyoming.

On May 10, 2013, TNCI filed its application seeking certificate authority to provide facilities-based and resold local exchange and exchange access telecommunications services throughout Wyoming. TNCI states it intend to initially provide telecommunications services in the exchanges served by Qwest d/b/a CenturyLink and may expand its telecommunications services to exchanges served by rural carriers. TNCI states this application is filed in connection with a transaction whereby TNCI will acquire certain assets, including customer accounts and contracts and telecommunications equipment of Trans National Communications International Inc. through a Bankruptcy Court Sale which was approved by the Bankruptcy Court on March 13, 2013. Trans National Communications International Inc. is currently authorized to provide local exchange (including exchange access) telecommunications service in Wyoming pursuant to a CPCN issued in Docket No. 70204-1-TA-05, and interexchange telecommunications service in Wyoming pursuant to registration authority received in Docket No. 74433-1-TX-99. TNCI states that it does not currently provide telecommunications services or hold any authorization to do so but file this application seeking the same authorizations to provide telecommunications services in Wyoming as currently

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held by Trans National Communications International Inc. TNCI proposes to offer the following telecommunications services in Wyoming: [i] basic local exchange services and various ancillary services such as customer calling features; [ii] long distance services; [iii] dedicated Internet Protocol (IP) enable, integrated voice and data services; and [iv] private line, frame relay and other non-voice services. TNCI states it does not intend to provide any prepaid month-by-month service to credit challenged subscribers in Wyoming. The Company has also requested registration authority to provide interexchange telecommunications services in Wyoming under Docket No. 74212-1-TA-13.

In support of its application, TNCI asserts it has sufficient technical, financial, and managerial resources to provide safe, adequate and reliable local exchange telecommunications services within Wyoming, as provided

by W.S. § 37-15-201(b). The Company included with its application summaries of its key management personnel setting forth their business and telecommunications experience, as well as financial documents to support its financial ability to provide the proposed services.

This is not a complete description of TNCI’s application which is on file with the Commission at its offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and may be inspected by any interested persons during regular business hours.

Anyone desiring to intervene as a party, file a statement, comment, or protest or request a hearing in this matter must do so by filing with the Commission, in writing, on or before June 28, 2013. Please reference Docket No. 70242-1-TA-13 in your correspondence.

The petition shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing, and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding.

If you wish to intervene in this matter and/or request a public hearing that you will attend and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay at 711.

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Public Pulse

Campbell County Observer

June 14 - 21, 2013

Mead to Visit Canada to Talk Coal and Business Alliances

“It is a well-known fact that those people who must want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it... Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.”

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Submitted by Dustin Bleizeffer - wyofile.com supportive of coal exports. He repeated to reporters his justification of coal exports, saying it would be disingenuous of the United States — which relies on coal for some 41 percent of its electrical generation — to tell the developing world not to also rely on coal.

Industry and elected officials in both Wyoming and Montana have strongly advocated plans to increase port capacity along the West Coast as way to market more Powder River Basin coal — a commodity that has lost some of its historic electric utility market in the U.S. due to vast new supplies of shale gas. Last month, the Associated Press reported that Montana officials were even considering a loan to a potential coal port developer.

Asked whether he’d be in favor of investing Wyoming taxpayer funds in coal ports, Gov. Mead said he’d have to think about it. He said that would be a “plan B” strategy, and for now he prefers that coal ports be built on private investment. “I don’t think their biggest issue is lack of ability to fund ports, it’s concerns of permitting and regulatory hangups,” said Mead.

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Vancouver, British Columbia. Other Wyoming business representatives will join the governor and his staff in a visit with Suncor officials in Alberta to discuss opportunities related to oil sands development.

In a prepared statement on Friday, Mead said, “Canada is Wyoming’s largest foreign trade partner. We do about $2 billion worth of trade per year and there are even more opportunities to develop in Canada. … Part of my goal is to build on our relationships. There are Canadian companies that are important to our economy and some Wyoming companies have already established themselves in Canada.”

Mead told reporters that the purpose of visiting with Canadian officials about coal ports is not necessarily to influence local debates there about potential environmental impacts. “I don’t think we as a state can say those aren’t legitimate concerns,” Mead said, adding that he merely intends to learn more about the local debate in Vancouver about expanding coal exports.

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Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead will visit several Canadian cities this month to strengthen alliances on potential coal exports and to foster other business ties between Wyoming and Canada.

Mead told reporters during a press conference today that the trip is part of a larger effort to increase Wyoming’s business ties with the international community.

“There were a handful of states in country last year that increased their international exports by double digits, and Wyoming was one of them, and I think we have an opportunity to build on that,” said Mead.

He said he will participate in more international trips later this summer and fall. “In order to increase international exports I think we have to get busy,” Mead added.

At the forefront of Wyoming’s international opportunities is the effort among Wyoming coal producers to export more product to Asian markets via new and expanded ports in the Pacific Northwest. Representatives from coal producers Cloud Peak Energy, Peabody Energy and Arch Coal will join the governor’s envoy to

Rocky Mountain Says Coal Plants Could Close Early

Rocky Mountain Power says proposed federal environmental regulations could close many of its coal-fired power plants in Wyoming early.

Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a revised version of its plan to control regional haze. The latest plan incorporates some parts of a plan from Wyoming regulators but it includes tougher restrictions for some plants.

Rocky Mountain Power, Wyoming’s largest power provider, has four coal-fired plants in the state - Jim Bridger, Dave Johnston, Wyodak, and Naughton.

Company spokesman Dave Eskelsen declined to tell the Casper Star-Tribune which plants which would be endangered by the proposal.

He said the company is studying the potential effects on each of its units.

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Sierra Club Sues BNSF Over Coal Dust From Trains

The Sierra Club is suing Burlington Northern Santa Fe in federal court in Seattle over coal dust that blows off trains into Washington rivers and Puget Sound.

The suit filed Wednesday says the railway sends an average of four trains or 480 open-top rail cars through the state each day carrying coal from mines in Wyoming and Montana to

Canada or the only remaining coal-fired power plant in Washington at Centralia.

The number could increase significantly under pending proposals for three coal export terminals in Washington and Oregon.

The suit follows a notice of violations sent to the railroad in April from the Sierra Club, Puget SoundKeeper, Columbia Riverkeeper, RE

Sources for Sustainable Communities and Friends of the Columbia Gorge.

A spokesman for BNSF called the lawsuit a publicity stunt to stop exports from the Pacific Northwest.

Gus Melonas says BNSF has safely hauled coal in Washington for decades and is committed to preventing coal dust from escaping in transit.

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Campbell Co. Fire Dept.

June 4, 2013

- At 3:56 PM to 650 North Highway 14-16 (Foothills Theaters) for a fire alarm.

Steam had set a smoke detector into alarm. Firefighters assisted with resetting the alarm panel.

June 6, 2013 - At 3:14 PM to the 1200 block of Raymond Street for a medical assist.

- At 8:43 PM to the 900 block of East 9th Street for a medical assist.

- At 9:28 PM to 900 West 8th Street (Pioneer Manor) for a fire alarm. A faulty smoke detector in the dining area caused the fire alarm.

June 8, 2013 - At 8:50 a.m. to W. 6th St for a Carbon Monoxide detector sounding. CO was found in the home and an appliance was identified as the source. The home was ventilated with a positive pressure fan until all carbon monoxide was removed. Source Gas was notified and the appliance was turned off pending repair.

- At 4:20 p.m. to Raymond St for an EMS assist - At 5:04 p.m. to 905 Camel Dr for a possible structure fire. An apartment was found filled with smoke from food burned on the stove. Firefighters ventilated the apartment using a positive pressure fan.

Damage was estimated at $100.00.

- At 10:42 p.m. to Vanscoy Dr for an EMS assist.

June 09, 2013 - At 04:57 a.m. to Smithie Ct for an EMS assist;

- At 6:52 a.m. to the area of Burma and Boxelder for a four wheeler on fire, the cause is believed to be a faulty fuel line.

- At 8:14 a.m. to 2760 Whitetail St. for a report of a smoke detector activation. It was determined that the detector needed to be replaced due to age so FD crews replaced the old faulty detector with a new one.

- At 11:46 a.m. to Eagles Nest Circle for an EMS assist.

- At 4:12 p.m. to Rodgers Dr. for an EMS assist.

- At 9:04 p.m. to 1299 Raymond (VOA) for an automatic fire alarm, it was determined that someone pulled a pull station. The alarm was reset and fully functional.

- At 11:04 p.m to 710 Beech for a hazmat investigation, two people in the home were having a reaction to drain cleaner used to clear a clogged drain. They were advised to seek treatment at CCMH. FD crews contained the sulfuric acid and cleared the drain for the homeowner.

June 10, 2013 - At 2:04 a.m. to Beech St for a Hazmat call. Fire personnel removed various chemicals that had been poured into a sink that wouldn’t drain, after the occupants complained of possible reactions to the fumes produced.

- At 06:59 a.m. to Dogwood Ave at Walnut St for a 2-vehicle crash. Fire personnel applied floor dry to antifreeze that had leaked onto the pavement.

- At 3:21 p.m. to the ad-

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dress of 902 East 3rd Street for a fire alarm activation in the building. This was a false alarm due to a detector malfunction. There was no fire.

Joke of the week

June 11, 2013

A pastor concluded that his church was getting into very serious financial troubles While checking the church storeroom, he discovered several cartons of new bibles that had never been opened and distributed.

So at his Sunday sermon, he asked for three volunteers from the congregation who would be willing to sell the bibles door-to-door for $10 each to raise the desperately needed money for the church.

Jack, Paul and Louie all raised their hands to volunteer for the task.

The minister knew that Jack and Paul earned their living as salesmen and were likely capable of selling some bibles. But he had serious doubts about Louie who was a local farmer, who had always kept to himself because he was embarrassed by his speech impediment. Poor Louie stuttered badly.

But, not wanting to discourage Louie, the minister decided to let him try anyway.

- At 0158 AM to Pioneer Manor for a medical assist.

- At 7:16 AM to 314 Lee Ester Lane for a smoke odor inside the residence.

Firefighters found the electric water heater had shorted out. Electricity to the hotwater heater was shut off.

- At 9:38 AM to mile marker 141 on Interstate 90 for a medical assist.

- At 11:04 to the 400 Block of Collins Ave for an EMS assist.

- At 12:13 PM to the area of the Buffalo Cut Across Road, west of Gillette, for a Oil Treater/Separator fire.

The fire was extinguished by personnel on scene prior to the arrival of fire crews. The fire was started accidentally by a contractor on scene while heating oil through the system which came in contact with the burner. There was less than a $1000.00 damage estimate to the unit from the fire.

- At 2:12 PM to the area of 6 miles south on South Highway 59 for an oil leak from a vehicle that struck an object along the roadway. The vehicle had to be towed from the scene.

- At 5:17 PM to Bishop Road (4 miles from Highway 51) for a grass/sage brush fire. Firefighters contained the lightning caused fire to approximately half an acre in size.

He sent the three of them away with the back seat of their cars stacked with bibles. He asked them to meet with him and report the results of their door-to-door selling efforts the following Sunday.

Anxious to find out how successful they were, the minister immediately asked Jack, “Well, Jack, how did you make out selling our bibles last week?”

Proudly handing the reverend an envelope, Jack replied, “Using my sales prowess, I was able to sell 20 bibles, and here’s the $200 I collected on behalf of the church.”

“Fine job, Jack!” the minister said, vigorously shaking his hand.

“You are indeed a fine salesman and the Church is indebted to you.”

Turning to Paul, “And Paul, how many bibles did you sell for the Church last week?”

Paul, smiling and sticking out his chest, confidently replied, “I am a professional salesman.. I sold 28 bibles on behalf of the church, and here’s $280 I collected.”

The minister responded, “That’s absolutely splendid, Paul. You are truly a professional salesman and the church is indebted to you.”

Apprehensively, the minister turned to Louie and said, “And Louie, did you manage to sell any bibles last week?” Louie silently offered the minister a large envelope. The minister opened it and counted the contents. “What is this? Louie, there’s $3200 in here! Are you suggesting that you sold 320 bibles for the church, door to door, in just one week?”

Louie just nodded. That’s impossible!” both Jack and Paul said in unison.

“We are professional salesmen, yet you claim to have sold 10 times as many bibles as we could.”

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June 14 - 21, 2013

Campbell County Observer

Governor Expresses Condolences After Passing of Thyra Thomson Governor Matt Mead issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Secretary of State Thyra Thomson.

“Thyra is one of the most highly regarded political figures in Wyoming’s history, for her many accomplishments and also for the length of her tenure in office. I have known her since childhood as a wonderful person with an immense amount of character and an abiding love for Wyoming. Carol and I will miss her -

the entire State of Wyoming will miss her.”

A trailblazer, Thyra Thomson was the first woman elected Secretary of State in Wyoming and she served from 1963-1987.Thomson was elected six times by Wyoming voters and worked alongside Governors Hansen, Hathaway and Herschler, serving as acting Governor in their absences from Wyoming. In recognition of her regulation of the sale of new issues of securities, she was elected

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president of the North American Securities Administrators, representing all 50 states, Canada and Mexico.

Services for Thyra Thomson will take place in Cheyenne on Friday, June 21, 2013. Acting Governor Max Maxfield, in coordination with Governor Mead, has ordered both the U.S. flag and the State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset beginning today through June 21st.

Road Construction Update The City of Gillette announces several road, lane, and private drive closures for construction projects and special events.

12th Street Lane Closure

The eastbound lane of 12th Street, from the intersection of 12th Street and South Douglas Highway, to approximately 150’ east is closed until Monday, June 24th to connect a new water main in Veterans Drive to the existing water main in 12th Street.

This work is for the 2011 Water Main Replacement project.

Clarion Drive

Clarion Drive from the intersec-

tion of Links Lane to the intersection of Clarion Drive and Trail Street is closed through Friday, August 2nd for miscellaneous concrete repairs, pavement repairs, fire hydrant replacement and asphalt paving. This work is for the 2013 Pavement Management Schedule A project which funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.

Hillcrest Drive

Hillcrest Drive from Bluffs Ridge Drive to Moonlight Drive will be closed from Monday, June 17th to Friday, June 21st for reconstruction of failed sub grade, milling, installation of a 4” asphalt/concrete base and a 2” overlay.

Private Drive Closure

A private drive approximately 100’ east of the intersection of South Douglas Highway and Boxelder Road that allows access to Dairy Queen and Office Depot is closed until Monday, June 24th. This work is to repair a damaged water service that feeds Office Depot.

For more information contact Public Information Officer Joe Lunne at (307) 686-5393.

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Letters to the Editor

Moral Code Eroding

Dear Editor, For the peace-loving, law-abiding citizen who follows the docile path of political correctness, the law of unintended consequences may prove to be his downfall.

The U.S. Army has recently announced sexual-assault cases have reached a record high. With a greater number of women in the Army, one would naturally expect a greater number of cases, but unfortunately, the percentage of women being assaulted is also at a record high.

There is no correlation, we are told, between this number and the expansion of roles women may fill in the Army (combat, infantry, etc.)

Homosexual rape is also at a record high since new regulations announced self-proclaimed homosexuality permissible. Thus, a victim who calls his attacker a pervert can be accused of hate speech.

If he pokes him in the jaw, he could be accused of a criminal act. As the moral code that frames our social relationships erodes, we may expect continued chaos.

SOL SCHINDLER

Holder Dodges Discussions

Dear Editor, Early on in the Obama presidency, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. told the American people that we are cowards if we refuse to engage in serious discussions about race. I think most Americans want that discussion, especially in light of the fact that the Internal Revenue Service is targeting conservative groups, most of whom happen to be white.

Ironically, Mr. Holder doesn’t want this discussion to be about race or anything else he perceives to be controversial. His recent testimony before Congress was shameful and devoid of any substance.

His lack of knowledge regarding the goings-on within his own organization is chilling and has harmed his credibility as a competent public servant.

My question to Mr. Holder is this: When can we begin those discussions on some of the issues of the day, such as race relations and what this administration seems to be doing to drive a wedge between the races, political parties and people with conflicting ideological views? America is waiting, but I suspect that the cowardly behavior Mr. Holder referred to resides solely in his own mind.

ROB LEE WEINHOLD

National Security is not the Motive for Info Gathering

Dear Editor, It is truly evident that all the informationgathering being done by the current administration is not to prevent terrorist attacks, as it claims (“White House defends NSA collection of Verizon phone records; insists no eavesdropping,” Web, June 6). As a matter of fact, it has been acknowledged that the National Security Agency information gathering may have prevented just one terrorist action. Even that is not a certainty.

I think the American people are justified in their anger over this breach of privacy in the name of protecting this nation. After all, the president himself has stated that the war against terrorism is largely over and that al Qaeda is on the run. Therefore, we can assume that there is an alternate motive for this gathering of information. The Internal Revenue Service and press scandals are just two examples that should make all Americans see that their

lives are being monitored through the expansion of the government’s informationgathering system.

Big Brother is alive, thriving and intent on further expansion into our private lives.

DAVE DAHLKE

IRS Being Used for Intimidation

Dear Editor, The president’s appeal for Americans to have more trust in their government would provide endless fodder for parodies and late-night comedians if only Hollywood poked fun at President Obama the way it did his predecessors. Mr. Obama’s pitch for more trust comes as the seemingly benign and neutral agencies of the government have been found operating more like the tip of the spear employed against opponents of the president’s agenda.

One agency after another (most prominently, the Internal Revenue Service) have been used to intimidate and harass citizens exercising their constitutional rights. As a constitutional “scholar,” Mr. Obama should know that our Founders gave us a limited and divided government with its system of checks and balances because a healthy dose of distrust was necessary if liberty was to survive. One can only imagine what health care will look like when bureaucrats start making life-and-death decisions in a world of limited resources.

Since the IRS will be a key player under Obamacare, will political and charitable donations become part of the calculus for determining whether someone receives life-saving treatment? The irony is that, while Obamacare promises to level the health care playing field, what could result is a tiered system where life-saving treatments and procedures go only to those of a certain political identity. The prejudicial behavior of the IRS granting tax exemptions — not to mention the dissembling and the denial encountered by those seeking redress — should serve as a wake-up call about where health care is headed under the current administration.

THOMAS M. BEATTIE

Same-Sex Marriage Harmful for Children

Dear Editor, Social engineering that runs contrary to the laws of nature and the age-old test of human history, as same-sex marriage does, is as reckless as Dr. Frankenstein’s lab experiment.

I appeal to those advocates of samesex marriage who care about the wellbeing of our children to read up on family trends in the Netherlands since same-sex marriage became law there in 2001.

Increasingly, marriage is on the wane, and children are living in a hodgepodge of groups rather than traditional families.

The cries of “civil rights” have deafened our ears to the cries of our cast-aside children, the high rates of divorce and of out-of-wedlock births, and now the push for homosexual marriage. All these are expressive of an all-about-me mentality, the children notwithstanding.

Unless adults, the caretakers of the young, come to recognize that morally and pragmatically it’s really all about the children, the most fragile and needy among us and the future of our society will reap the devastation of our indiscriminate adult desires and proclivities.

LAUREN KAINE

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By Glenn Woods In today’s loud, left-leaning media world it is difficult to find but one perspective on energy and the environment. Last week at the Energy Expo in Gillette, four speakers gave the audience a perspective on both that most American’s have never been exposed to.

Mark Gordon, Wyoming State Treasurer, has served as chairman of the Wyoming Environmental Quality Council and the Wildlife and Natural Recourses Trust Board. He cares deeply for the environment. Yet, at the same time, he sees the energy needs of the nation, and gave insight into how much energy the state of Wyoming has to offer. In five minutes, he explained how land in Wyoming can be protected while energy needs are met.

Utah State Representative Ken Ivory, (also of the American Lands Council) offered an interesting map, showing how much land the Federal Govern-

ment owns and controls in the East, compared to out West. While both East and Western states joined the Union under the same agreements, the Eastern land agreements were honored, while the Western Land agreements were not.

Interesting how the Western lands hold the most abundant energy and mineral recourses. It might be a clue as to why the Fed’s do not want to give up control.

D.C. has even added to its land ownership, as for decades Washington has been commandeering local control matters of land access, land use, and land ownership, particularly, throughout the western states. States like North Dakota are experiencing an economic boom, due to lack of federal ownership and control, while other states sit on vast recourses but are not allowed to exploit them.

The mission of the American Land Council is to force Federal Government into

keeping its original promises of local ownership and control of Western lands as well as less federal control over the people.

More can be found at: AmericanLandsCouncil.org Ann McElhinny is a filmmaker and investigative journalist, and a bundle of hyperactive energy with a Scottish accent. Rarely does a speaker at an energy conference get a standing ovation, but she did at the end of her speech despite going thirty minutes over her time.

McElhinny and her husband, Journalist Phelim McAleer, have put together a documentary called “Frack Nation,” exposing the lies, and the liars in another film, called “Gas Land.”

“Frack Nation” shows that those who can light their drinking water on fire due to methane have always been able to do so, long before any drilling company arrived on the scene or drilled the

first well. The film exposes a long list of environmental lies, showing that protecting the environment is not really the addenda of the environmentalist, nor is finding and exposing the truth.

While films like “Gas Land” will be shown in public schools and universities, it is very difficult to find a venue for a film like “Frack Nation” that will show the other perspective on American energy production.

More on this subject can be found at: FrackNation. com Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, finished the evening by speaking about the federal government’s energy policy, which currently works more to hinder the growth of our natural recourses, and does more harm to the environment than good.

The speakers at this year’s Energy Expo in Gillette are rarely, if ever, invited to speak, and have to fight to find a venue. Those in the media, and on the left, refuse to engage them in a fair and honest debate.

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WCWI’s proclamation adds that fair pay equity policies can be implemented simply and without undue costs or hardships in both public and private sectors. “Fair pay strengthens the security of families today and eases future retirement costs, while enhancing the American economy,” Campbell said. Campbell received assistance with the proclamation from the Rebekah Smith, program coordinator for the Wyoming Women’s Foundation.

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“Such practices mean women don’t have to choose between families and careers, they create more satisfied workers of both genders and they lead to increased production and loyalty to employers,” Corra said. “We are a state board but we do not have regulatory authority, so we work to bring attention to employment issues through such proclamations and through our Employment Practices committee’s annual Summit Award, which has recognized three businesses since 2011 for their “extraordinary” commitment to such practices for their employees. They include Wind River Casino of Riverton, Peregrine Leadership Institute of Gillette and CLIMB Wyoming of Cheyenne. Nominations for November’s 2013 award are welcome.

WCWI is a 13-member council with representation from each of the nine judicial districts and four at-large members plus an ex-officio member and other staff assistance from the Wyoming Business Council. Members are volunteers appointed by the Governor; activities in the areas of employment practices, educational opportunities, home and community and legal rights and responsibilities are funded by the State Legislature.

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Spring Season Comes to an End for the Gillette Soccer Club

U12 Girls Silver team finished 1-3 at the State Cup in Casper. With a loss to eventual 2nd place team Sheridan 0-5, Green River 1-2 and Rock Springs 0-3.

They beat Yellowstone 1-0.

The girls played 240 minutes over the weekend with zero substitutes. Coach Eric Borchers had this to say, “I thought the girls improved dramatically from the fall to the end of the year and it was a lot of fun coaching this group.” Team members of Bailey Alt, Alyson Borchers, Sarah Cole, Brooke Conklin, Gracie Hill, Kaitlyn Hughes, Alyssa King, Rhiannon Mandarich, Taegan Wandler, Desarae Wilson, Alia Wooldridge, and Bree Zipperian U12 girls purple team had an impressive undefeated season and brought home another championship win at the State Cup. McKenzee Nuzum had an outstanding weekend with 6 goals of her own, Kennedy Ayers followed with 4 goals for the weekend. Alyssa Baumgartner, Mercedes Cunningham, Chantel Cunningham, Mya Lockwood, Alba Roop and Grace Roswadovski each added a goal. The team only gave up 3 goals all season. Other team mates are Rylee Hladky, Emma Jarvis, Payton McGrath, Alyssa Stumbaugh and Chloe Williams.

In the U-14 Girls Gold bracket, they found their groove as they won 3-1 vs. Sheridan, 8-1 vs. Yellowstone Fire, and 10-1 vs. Rock Springs. They too took home the championship with a win over

Casper 2-0 .The team consists of Kiana Ayers,Kierra Cutright,Kaitlyn Foster, DeLaney Hallcroft, Baylee Hamlin, Kylie Hatzenbihler, Emily Jones, Carly King, Traelyn Knez, Molly Kuhbacher, Christina Lacek, Courtney Michael, Kennedy Schomer, Anya Shober, and Mollie Wilson The U10 boys Edge Purple team competed in the gold division at the State Cup in Casper and finished 3rd place. The boys won two games and lost two.

Brendan King had several incredible saves as goalkeeper. Cade Ayers, Jacob Guernsey, Mason Miller, and Deegan Williams all scored goals over the weekend. Other team members include Dymon Decker, Mason Harpold, Joseph Cutright, and McKale Holte. They also competed the following weekend at the RCYSC tournament in Rapid City and where the gold division champs. The boys beat The Inferno 3-2, lost to the RSC Ninjas 3-5, beat the RC United 4-0, and tied the Razor City Renegades 2-2 to make it to championship game avenge their earlier loss against the Ninjas. Boys went to double overtime and a shootout in championship match to beat the team 3-2. Joseph Cutright had 2 saves in shoot out to seal the win. Joseph Cutright, Mason Harpold, Ethan Cox, Deegan Williams, and Cade Ayers all scored goals in the tourney.

Also playing were Dymon Decker, McKale Holte and Jacob Guernsey.

The U12 Rascals were excited for their annual trip to the Snicker’s Bighorn cup at the Polo fields in Sheridan. The Rascals for this tournament were Aron Molina, Cameron Durgin, Chris Eischeid, Cole Deimling, Colton Pilon, Creed Carlson, Isaac Howell, Nathan (Nater) Delgrande, Nathan (Nate-Dawg) King, Tanner Smolick, Tyler Schroyer, & Zach Milliron.

In their first match, the Rascals took on the RCYSL Ambush Black from Rapid City.

This turned out to be a very competitive match from the first whistle, resulting in 2-0 win. Keeping them in the game with some great saves of their own were their keepers Nate-Dawg & Cameron. In the third and final game of pool play, all of the players would have to play the whole game with no breaks. The Rascals celebrated advancing to the Championship game against Rushmore. In the Championship game playing without any subs, and the heat proved to be too much for the Rascals to endure. This game got out-ofhand and out-of-reach for the Rascals early on. In the end, Rushmore out played the Rascals for most of the game. They ended up scoring 4 goals before the final whistle sounded. “I have never been more proud of the hearts of these young men. Most people, not to mention 11 or 12 year old boys, would have just given up and not tried their absolute hardest. One thing is for certain, when the final whistle sounded, I knew

those Rascal boys had given everything they had this weekend. “states coach Randy Milliron. Overall, the Rascals finished in second place in the Snickers Cup. They earned 3 wins and only 1 loss, scoring 8 goals and only allowing 4 goals scored.

The Rascals then traveled the following weekend to Rapid City to play in the RCYSL Champions Cup. They were placed in the gold division and fought hard but the cards where not on their side as they lost 3 games and won 1.Rascals for this weekend were: Aron Molina, Cameron Durgin, Chris Eischeid, Colton Pilon, Caden Carlson, Creed Carlson, Nathan (Nate-Dawg) King, Tanner Smolick, Tyler Schroyer, Willy Knigge, & Zach Milliron.

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Many people postpone buying decisions. They often go from store to store comparing prices, quality and service. Advertising must reach them steadily through the entire decision-making process. Your name must be fresh in their minds when they ultimately decide to buy.

4. Advertise Because Your Competition is Advertising.

There are only so many consumers in the market who are ready to buy at any one time. You'll need to advertise to keep regular customers and to counterbalance the advertising of your competition. You must advertise to keep your share of customers or you will lose them to the more aggressive competitors.

5. Advertise Because it Pays Off Over a Long Period.

Advertising gives you a long-term advantage over competitors who cut back or cancel advertising. A five-year survey of more than 3,000 companies found...Advertisers who maintain or expand advertising over a five-year period see their sales increase an average of 100%. Companies, which cut advertising, averaged sales decreases of 45%.

6. Advertise to Generate Traffic.

Continuous traffic to your business is the first step toward sales increases and expanding your customer base. The more people who contact your business, the more possibilities you have to make the sale and sell additional merchandise or services. For every 100 items that shoppers plan to buy, they make 30 unanticipated "in the store" purchases, an NRMA survey shows.

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When advertising and promotion are suddenly cut or canceled, your staff may become alarmed and demoralized. They may start false rumors in an honest belief that your business is in trouble. Positive advertising boosts morale. It gives your staff strong additional support.

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June 14 - 21, 2013

Legion Baseball Standings Submitted by Kevin Koile - wyopreps.com Baseball action is beginning to heat up like the weather.

Here are the latest standings, for games played up to and including June 9th, 2013.

AA Group 1: (Division record listed first, then overall record) Sheridan Troopers 2-0, 8-7 Casper Oilers 0-0, 19-11 Cheyenne Post 6 0-1, 18-10 Gillette Roughriders 0-1, 19-17 AA Group 2: Cheyenne Hawks 14-11 Wheatland Lobos 7-6 Jackson Giants 9-10 Archie Hay Post 24 2-10 (No scores reported from June 7, 8, and 9)

Wyoming HS National Finals Rodeo Qualifiers 2013 Submitted by Kevin Koile - wyopreps.com The Wyoming High School Rodeo season is now complete, and it’s on to the High School National Finals Rodeo, to be held in Rock Springs, July 14-20, 2013.

Cowboys and cowgirls earned points based on where they place at each rodeo event throughout the fall 2012, and spring 2013 season, along with the Wyoming High School State Finals Rodeo.

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Barebacks: 1. Justin Kissack (Gillette) – 232 points State Champ 2. Jeffery Zdziarski (Sheridan) – 207.5 3. Hunter Carlson (Douglas) – 92 4. Chance Ames (Big Piney) – 134.5 Alt. Nevada Starr (Wheatland) – 73 Pole Bending: 1. Chloe Ashenhurst (Wheatland) – 231.5 points State Champ 2. Teal Stoll (Pavillion) – 197 3. Breanna Reimler (Buffalo) – 177 4. Abi Deveraux (Newcastle) – 161 Alt. Shelby Mann (Sheridan) – 136 Goat Tying: 1. Ashten Marchant (Newcastle) – 237 points State Champ 2. Josee Vogel (Pavillion) – 212 3. Jamie Thompson (Whitney, NE) – 175 4. Cashlee Cunningham (Banner) – 137.5 Alt. Deena Norell (Meeker, CO) – 125.5

Team Roping: 1. Garrett Grieve (Baggs) and Coley Nicholls (Kinnear) – 338 points 3-time state champs 2. Cameron Irwin (Buffalo) and Weston Mann (Sheridan) – 265 3. Jhett Hadley (Wheatland) and Trace Steele (Sundance) – 224 4. Justene Hirsig (Cheyenne) and Denton Shaw (Lusk) – 199 Alt. Jayden Johnson (Casper) and Klay Ready (Dixon) – 191 Saddle Broncs: 1. Brody Cress (Hillsdale) – 200.5 points State Champ 2. Blaze Cress (Hillsdale) – 174.5 3. J.W. Meiers (Mills) – 152 4. Austin Anderson (Powder River) – 80 Alt. Jacob Hodges (Edgemont, SD) – 58 Steer Wrestling: 1. Cutter DeHart (Laramie) – 149.5 points State Champ 2. Teigen Finnerty (Wheatland) – 147 3. Casey Sellers (Buffalo) – 134 4. Kane Butcher (Jelm) – 124.5 Alt. Drew Antone (Kinnear) – 110 Breakaway Roping: 1. Deena Norell (Meeker, CO) – 183 points State Champ 2. Justene Hirsig (Cheyenne) – 170.5 3. Casey Rae Reimler (Rozet) – 138 4. Abbea Faris (Laramie) – 127.5 Alt. Callie Robinson (Moorcroft) AND Tiare Ilgen (Sheridan) – 115 Tie-Down Calf Roping: 1. Cameron Irwin (Buffalo) – 198.5 points State Champ 2. Logan Milligan (Torrington) – 180.5

3. Garrett Grieve (Baggs) – 171.5 4. Casey Sellers (Buffalo) – 160.5 Alt. Taylor Tarver (Gillette) – 135 Barrel Racing: 1. Sierra Spratt (Lysite) – 213.5 points State Champ 2. Breanna Reimler (Buffalo) – 182.5 3-4 (tie). Teal Stoll (Pavillion) – 166 3-4 (tie). Madison Wilkerson (Jackson) – 166 Alt. Kylee Cahoy (Sheridan) – 154.5 Bull Riding: 1. Bryce Burnell (Arvada) – 168.5 points State Champ 2. Scott Carlson (Evanston) – 157.5 3. Mike Schultz (Cheyenne) – 105 4. Ty Bertrand (Gillette) – 95 Alt. Drew Antone (Kinnear) – 79 Boys Cutting: 1. Trase Johnson (Gillette) – State Champ 2. Colby Thurston (Lance Creek) 3. Dalton Garrett (Casper) 4. Jayden Johnson (Casper) Girls Cutting: 1. Faith Carson (Arvada) – State Champ 2. Lexi Hamm (Rozet) 3. Jasmine Gould (Meeteetse) 4. Cheyenne Foot (Meeteetse) All-Around Cowboy: Casey Sellers – Buffalo All-Around Cowgirl: Breanna Reimler – Rozet Rookie Cowboy of the Year: Chance Ames – Big Piney Rookie Cowgirl of the Year: Sierra Spratt – Lysite

Wyoming All-Stars Split Games in Billings Submitted by Kevin Koile - wyopreps.com The girls struck back with a vengeance, while the boys came up short again.

The Wyoming girls basketball all-stars won their second straight game in Billings, beating Montana, 65-49, one day after suffering a 1-point loss in Sheridan.

The girls jumped out to a 9-1 early lead and never looked back.

They were up 33-19 at halftime.

Dani Williams (Gillette), McCorra Ford (Gillette) and Elissia Johnson (East) each scored 10 points, while Hailey Ligocki (Sheridan) scored 8 and Dana Bjorhus (Thermopolis) contributed 7.

Only partial stats have been made available. We do not have the rest.

Meanwhile, the boys were down by 10 points or more for most of their game vs. Montana, but put together a late rally to close to within 2, but could get over the hump and lost 88-82.

Xavier Webb (Riverton) led Wyoming with 15 points, while Logan Wasson (Gillette) put in 14.

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A Northeast: (Division record listed first, then overall record) Gillette Rustlers 2-0, 10-15 Douglas Cats 0-1, 6-7 Casper Drillers 0-1, 8-16 A Southeast: Laramie Rangers 10-4 Rawlins Generals 8-16 A Northwest: (Division record listed first, then overall record) Cody Cubs 1-0, 8-10 Powell Pioneers 0-0, 6-7 Lovell Mustangs 0-1, 3-6 A Southwest: (Division record listed first, then overall record) Green River Knights 1-0, 13-7 Riverton Raiders 0-0, 5-10 Evanston Outlaws 0-1, 6-6 Independent/Other: Guernsey Grizzlies 4-4

Incoming Seniors Announce Future Submitted by Kevin Koile - wyopreps.com What will happen after the fall 2013 season is over has already been determined for two football players.

Gillette quarterback Austin Fort has announced he will play for the University of Wyoming, while defensive lineman Taven Bryan is heading to the SEC to play for Florida.

Fort is a transfer from Orlando, Florida, and helped the Camels to a state runner-up finish in 2012, throwing for 2,100 yards plus and 14 touchdowns as a junior.

Bryan is listed as a 3-star recruit and it’s believed that he can play several positions on defense.

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Submitted by Kevin Koile - wyopreps.com There’s something to be said about a team, when they can’t cash in turnovers…plus it’s really hard to beat Natrona’s Brecken Biggs when he’s playing on his home school turf.

The Offensive MVP was 16 of 21 for 275 yards passing, and passed for 4 touchdowns…most of which happened in the second half, to lead the North to a 34-to-6 win in the 40th Wyoming Shrine Bowl football game.

The South had their chances in the first half.

The defense came up with 2 takeaways in the first quarter in enemy territory, but both of them turned into missed field goals.

Two more turnovers before halftime, resulted in a grand total of 4 takeaways and zero points.

Once the North stopped being their own worst enemy on offense, it was

hard to contain them.

On the first play of the second quarter, Biggs hooked up with Ben Mancuso of Burlington for a 5 yard touchdown play, to make it a 6-0 contest.

The score would remain that way until halftime…and it didn’t take long after that, for the floodgates to open.

On the second play in the 3rd quarter, rivals Natrona and Gillette joined forces, as Biggs went long for Dani Fischer and found him on a 67 yard touchdown play, to make the score 13-0.

The two would connect again later on an 11-yard play…add on the 2-point conversion, and the North would lead 21-0 after 3 quarters.

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On the next possession for the South, the defense struck, as Dino Collins of Lovell blasted Matt Johnson of Evanston from behind, forcing a fumble in the process.

Collin Eisenman of Sheridan (defensive MVP) picked up the loose ball and ran 15 yards untouched to provide the final points for the North.

The South finally scored with less than 9 minutes to go when Zach Huber of Green River, threw a screen to Johnson, and the Red Devil got the remaining 15 yards, for the final points of the game.

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South: 0-0-0-6 = 6 North: 0-6-15-13 = 34

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Wyoming Mountaineers now offers easy payment plans on any in stock firearm. Your debit card is your line of credit. Purchase any firearm that is in stock making 4 payments weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Processing fee and payment plan fee apply. Call Wyoming Mountaineers for more details. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 299-2084 and mention this ad.

Licensed daycare now open.

Spots available full-time and before and after school.

Close to Rozet school and the post office.

Monday through Friday 6:30am to 6pm. Ages 3 and up. Call 307-299-1915

Gunsmithing Special of the week. Electrolysis Barrel Cleaning. Increase the accuracy of your firearm, get ready for hunting season or a summer of shooting fun.

Most cleanings complete overnight and your gun is ready the next day. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad.

With the current controversy of gun control you can expect changes. One of these changes will be permanently attached low capacity magazines. Make your current guns compliant to this regulation. Call for quotes on all your gunsmithing needs.

Call Wyoming Mountaineers (307)299-2084 to get yours today.

Chinese Type 53 Carbines 7.62X54R. These guns have been fully restored and are excellent shooters. They are a shorter model of the Mossin Naugant making them easy to carry through the brush and trees. Large caliber with plenty of take down power for the largest and most dangerous game.

Ammo is still available and still very reasonably priced.

This gun comes with a fold down bayonet permanently attached. Adjustable sights on an elevation ramp rear sight makes this package very versatile. permanently attached floor plate magazine holds 5 rounds with one additional one in the chamber. Call Wyoming Mountaineers (307)299-2084 to get yours today.

1903 Springfield. 30o6 Cal. U.S. Military. $700 obo. Call (307) 682-7864 Get a piece of history. Mosin Nagant Russian M91/30 Surplus Rifle. Very good to Excellent condition 7.62X54 Caliber. These are a very accurate rifle shooting 4” groups at 1000 yards. Open sights are adjustable to yardage with a push of a button.

Great gun for hunting deer or elk very cheap ammo available for target practice.

Comes with military issue sling, sling pouches, bayonet, and cleaning tools. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad.

A friend of mine called the other day and tells me he has 2 friends that are looking for some AR-15’s do I have any?

I told him yes I do, They are M4 style scope ready models and priced at $695.00.

Great, he says, They will be right over. They never showed up so a few days later I asked him if his friends were still interested. He told me nope, they bought them online for $1500.00. So, here they come with UPS, I still made my $15.00 for the transfer but while they were there they looked at the rifles I had in stock and discovered they were the same models they ordered with the same features and they could have bought 2 from me for the same price they paid for one they ordered. Don’t let this happen to you, Any gun, Any models, Any features can be ordered or built for a lower cost. Call for a free quote.

Call Wyoming Mountaineers (307)299-2084 to get yours today.

Camping/Fishing Camper spot for rent $300 per month in Silver Hills 307680-8838 Minnows, crawlers, leeches, fishing tackle, boating and camping supplies. Fully furnished cabin rentals, 50 Amp Full Hookup RV sites 5 minutes from Keyhole Reservoir in Pine Haven. Empire Guesthouse & RV Park 307756-3454. www.empireguesthouse.com

Toy Parts & Accessories Stock pipes for Sportster.

500mi. Stock pices for Dyna Wide Glide. 1500mi. Email baxtersmom62@gmail.com for info.

Four 16 inch rims, five hole, with caps.$90 307 - 670 1887 Harley Accessories for sale.

Call 307-670-8980. Ask for Tammy.

Bring your catch by the Empire Guesthouse for photographs which may be published in this newspaper with our fishing reports. Along with that, the Guesthouse staff will be awarding monthly prizes for those that let us photograph them and their catch. It doesn’t have to be a trophy to enter and there will be special prizes for those 12 and under. Carp shooters are also welcome to enter.

Check with the Guesthouse for more details.

ACE will reduce your appetite and give you energy. The natural way to lose weight. www.facebook.com/AcePill 660-2974

Storage Unit Sale Storage unit Sale - 507 North Commercial Drive #436, Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., -- Multi- Family Moving Sale

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

32 ft. Wildcat by Forestriver, sleeps 10, 1 slide,4 bunks 307-680-6625 Large Private RV/Camper Lot for rent. Big yard, trees.

All utilities available. $400 per month, $400 deposit. 1 year lease. Call (307) 6601007.

5th wheel camper for sale.

Call Skip (307) 680-0073

Home Appliances/ Furnshings Booth Table. L-shaped. With Chairs. Seats 6. $500.00 Call 299-4967 Whirlpool Large Capacity front load washer and dryer with bottom drawer excellent condition asking $700 for pair 307-680-7948 3 Propane Refrigerators 307-680-8838. D4-12-4h Three antique pressedbacked oak chairs. Excellent condition. $85 each. 6820042

Toys (ATV’s Boats, Etc.) BOAT FOR SALE. 18ft 120 port jet outboard bass tracker for sale. Call 307-680-5947 2008 Harley Dyna Super Glide, custom 19k miles blue $9,680 Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 16ft Sea Nymph Fishing Boat, 50 hp outboard Merc, trolling motor, just serviced at wyoming marine $2,500 O.B. O 307-299-4662 or307-6220825 2013 Custom Harley Hardtail Bobber all new $9,500. Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 International Tractor 300 Utility For Sale. $2000 Artic Cat 4X4 2001For Sale. $2000 Call Bill 307 - 660 – 8563 94 Mazda MX3 for sale. $1500 obo. 307-670-2037

Cinnamon Rolls for pickup or delivery.

Call Sandi 307-670-2724

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1988 Honda Gl1500 for free if interested contact me at ( james.bernard10@live.com) 2010 Polaris 550 eps with less than 100 miles, books for $8,000. make and offer.

Call Steve Terry at 307-2992992 Chopper - Custom built frame, s&s engine, carb, etc.

80ci. Evolution engine. Wide glide front end. Low. Torn apart down to frame. Have all parts, could be built in two days with under $200.00.

Asking $5,500 or best offer.

Price:$5,500obo. Contact: 307-670-2037 1981 Harley Davidson FXBSturgis, 1st dual-belt drive to commemorate Hill-Climb @ Sturgis, Jack-Pine Gypsies rally started in ‘41, 50th anniversary model. 12K on straight-up original paint, new Moetzler’s driven-by beefed Shovel, 102hp at wheel. Perfect in every aspect, serious inquiries only, loan is $15K and value of over 25K. Ben 680.7464, 3-other older bikes and this has to go to the right person!

Custom Harley Soft tail. Being built, need to sell now.

Almost finished. Chopper, built in Sturgis, SD. Asking $5,500 and will help you build it. HAVE ALL PARTS! Call 257-2306 Boat for Sale with trailer.

Needs work. Call 670-8980 for info.

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

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Help Wanted “It’s just the right time.... for Avon”. By becoming an AVON representative, you help make your clients look and feel beautiful by selling them great products, while giving you the extra income to have a financially stable lifestyle. For information about this great direct selling opportunity call Sandi at 307-670-2724,an Independent Sales Representative for the World’s No#1 Beauty Company. Call today or email Sandi at wyavonlady@ yahoo.com Looking for CDL to work in North Dakota full time. Call 307-670-3629.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED: We are looking for an Office Assistant. Duties include greeting clients, answering phones, and routing mail, data entry and retrieve,scheduling and calender maintenance,Ideal candidates will have proven customer service skills in an administrative setting and experience with Microsoft Office applications email resumes to akeelahanderson001@gmail.com IF INTERESTED Powder River Roofing, a growing company in N.E. Wyoming, is hiring full time roofers. Call 307-696-7465 for an interview.

Personal Assistant needed to organize and help. Basic computer skills needed, must be good with organization. I am ready to pay $600.00 per week. Interested person should contact: deans995@ gmail.com Bl-32-2V Full Time Flooring Installers wanted. Must have experience. Bring resumes in to Carpet Express Direct on Hwy. 59 next to the Prime Rib Restaurant.

Exciting new career. Unlimited income potential. Think you can sell? Call 307-2994662. We offer commission, fuel allowance, and much more. Sell in the Bighorn, Casper, Powder River, and Black Hills Area.

Are you a friendly outgoing individual? Do you connect with people casually? Are you looking for supplemental income? Do you need to be in charge of your own hours?

We are looking for an independent contractor for commissioned based ad sales.

For more information call Sandra at 307-689-0028 or email at campbellcountytidbits@yahoo.com State Wide Sales people.

Print Advertising Sales for new State-wide newspaper.

Call 307-299-4662

Apartments for Rent

Services

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

2 Bedroom apartment $650 per month, $650 security, $650 last months. Above Gillette Cheese House. No pets, no smoking, laundry facilities available 685-6449 Criminal background check and renters insurance Required Immaculate 1-2 bedroom apartments, fresh paint, and new flooring. (no pets). Call for move-in special starting at $595 307-686-6488 Apartment for Rent in WindRidge Appts. Water/Trash/ Washer/Dryer. Air and Heat.

3bs/2bth. Must qualify for low income housing. $740.00/ mo. Call 307-685-8066 Foothills View Apartments Hot Move In Special! Cool, Clean, Quiet Apartments.

A/C, 2 Bdrm. $695 1Bdrm. $595. Showing anytime Call 307-686-6488 C3-28-2v Apartments for rent. Foothills View Apartments. Clean and Quiet. One and Two bedroom units starting at $595.00. Call for showing andmove in special 307-6866488 (c3-42-3v) 2 bedroom apartment $675 per month, $675 security, $675 last months rent. Above Gillette Cheese House no pets, no smoking laundry \ facilities available 685-6449 Criminal Background check and renters insurance required.

Spacious & new, 1, 2, &3 bdrm affordable apartments available now! Call 6858066. Washer and dryer in every unit. Private sunny patio or balcony. Special move-in rate, 1 bdrm: $694, 2 bdrm: $777, 3 bdrm: $888.

Move in now and deduct $ 200 off first month while special lasts. Call Konnie or Celeste at Highland Properties 685-8066.

Merchandise 1939 HA Selmer Trumpet $750 OBO. 687-1087 Large Underground Tank. 307-680-8838

Fuel

Large and Small Band Saws call for info. 307-680-8838 18v Dewalt tools - sawzall, hammer drill, one battery and one charger. $150 obo. call (307)299-1382 Exterior door with window, interior light fixtures, and computer supplies. E-mail Corsair115@yahoo.com

Child Care

Refrigerator (white) Great condition $100 307-2995918

Child Care in Sleepy Hollow.

Room for 2 children. $20 per day per child. Call 307-2572306.

Blue Dual Reclining Sofa.

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

In a Pinch?? Back up Daycare service call 307-6807948

Homes for Sale Home for sale by owner in Western Way. Asking $239,000 for the 1,800 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 2 bath home with an unfinished basement and a two car garage. Fully fenced, large landscaped yard with a sprinkler system.

Home is within walking distance to the new recreation center and the new elementary school that is being built. Please contact me at 307-670-1209 if you are interested.

For Sale. 3br Townhouse.

1.5 bath. 307-680-1449 (c139-tfnh) Tri-level house for sale 4 bed 2 bath $209,000 (307) 6701925.

40+ Acres 2 miles south of Wright 1999 Atlantic Oak Modular. $250,000 OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374 3 bedroom 11/2 bath C1-39-tfnh

Townhouse 680-1449

FSBO 2,688 SF home on corner lot with fenced back yard. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, upgraded kitchen, finished walkout basement, oversized garage. $259,000.

307-680-9180.

Produce for Sale Fresh local “Free Range” eggs. All natural, no animal by-products. No antibiotics. $3/Doz. 257-9049’

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

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

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

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

Business Opportunities

Homeowners and renters insurance for house, trailer, or apartments. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520 RV Winterization starting at $99.95 at YOUR house. Call Randy at 307-660-3091 (b340-tfnh) Spring Cleaning Special! Any purchase over $200 prior to 5-31-13 Will have the choice of: Free couch cleaning (up tp 8ft. long) or Free 1 year warranty on oil/water based spots. www.pineridgeclean. com 307-660-7856 find us on Facebook Powder River Roofing is N.E. Wyoming’s top quality roofing, with the highest safety standards in the area. Call for your FREE estimate today for metal/wood/shingle removal, install, and repair.

(307)-696-7465. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

Want To Get in Shape?Like to have Fun? Learn The Graceful moves of American Oriental Belly Dancing! The 3rd Sunday of every month.

Call Leanna Tabatt 307-6808457 Looking to buy a new computer? Why waste the money? “Your Computer Store” has refurbished towers and laptops rebuilt right here in our store. Plenty of memory, disc space, and advice. Come by and see our inventory at “Your Computer Store,” where YOU come first! 802 E. Third St next to Ice Cream Land Powder River Mechanics.

We have the cheapest labor rates, but the best quality repairs in town. We offer full services on Foreign and domestic vehicles, ATV’s, Snowmobiles, motorcycles, jet ski’s, boats, and more.

Let us put you on a Preventative maintenance schedule so your vehicles run miles past your warranty. Call for an appointment. 307-6967713.

Avenue Mall - Over 30 vendors, come check us out! 217 Gillette Ave. Mon-Fri. 9AM to 7 PM, Sat. 9AM- 5 PM, Sun. 10 AM - 4 PM Computers have become like cars, and they need repaired.

Want the best quality repair work in N.E. Wyoming? Bring your computer to “Your Computer Store.” Quality work at a quality price. “Your Computer Store,” where YOU COME FIRST 802 E. Third street next to Ice Cream Land.

Auto insurance preferred and SR-22’s. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520 Motorcycle and ATV insurance. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520

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

1981 Circle J 4-horse Horse Trailer. New floor, paint and wiring. $2500 OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374

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

2008 Dodge Charger AWD Hemi, loaded Black $18,000 books for $22,500 Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100.

2006 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4 Laramie 102,000 miles $16,000 307-689-7290 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora.

Black. Leather interior. Good condition. 87,400mi. Power everything. Front wheel drive. New tires. Call Charlene 307-660-7316.

1993 Chrysler LHS for sale or trade.

Needs tie-rod and alignment. Runs good. $1,500.00 OBO. Email KevlarGrease@gmail.com 1994 Plymouth Voyager for sale or trade. Runs/ looks great. 188,000 miles. $2,000.00 OBO. Email KevlarGrease@gmail.com 2004 Yukon Denali XL,6.0 Motor, Loaded $14,000 OBO 660-9351 2008 Hyundai Sonata LMTD, 40,000 mi. $13,500, Call 307-660-2532.

2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4 1/2 Ton Pickup. New tires, ext. cab, long bed. 148,000 mi. One owner. 307-6700858 or 303-250-4096 97’ Chevy Long Box Extended Cab. ¾ Ton, selling for Parts. $1,000 OBO. 307680-7431 1982 Chevy Ventura Van. 350 Engine, 400 Turbo newly rebuilt transmission. Interior in GREAT shape, has a working electric wet bar and built in cooler in back. Carb. needs re-jetted, other than that there are no problems.

Must see. Asking $3,500 or best offer. Price:$3,500obo.

Contact: 307-670-8980

For Rent 2 Bedroom Duplex, with one car garage, washer/dryer, no pets. $700rent/$700deposit.

307-689-0202

Submitted by James Phillip Grabrick

Where is this picture taken?

Answer from last week The Climbing tower at the Campbell County Recreation Center

Weekly Trivia Answer from Last Week Which United States Vice President wrote a hit song?

Charles Gates Dawes, 30th Vice President of the United States Before he got into banking, politics, and ultimately became Calvin Coolidge’s vice president in 1925, Dawes liked to play the piano and compose music. He co-wrote a classical ditty for violin and orchestra in 1911, Melody in A Major or Dawes Melody. In 1951, songwriter Carl Sigman added lyrics and changed the name to It’s All in the Game. Performed by Tommy Edwards in 1958, the song spent six weeks at number one on the pop chart and has since been covered by Cliff Richard, Nat “King” Cole, Isaac Hayes, Barry Manilow, and other artists

Weekly Sports Trivia Answer from Last Week From what sport do we get the phrase, “hands down,” meaning to win easily?

Office and Retail space for rent Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 For Rent Single Bedroom House in Silver Hills 307680-8838. C2-12-4h Room for Rent. Nice Room for Rent for one responsible person. $480.00 per month.

689-9358.

Property Management Administrator Property Management Administrator to assist the property management department with administration duties and inspections. Building relationships with clients and handling the marketing, advertising, and front desk duties. This role would suit a Property Manager looking to take a step back or an Administrator with Certificate of Registration looking to progress into Property Management.

Send resume. (allan.bridges@aol.com)

Horse Racing

To “win hands down,” which means to “win easily” or “win with little or no effort,” has its origins in horse racing. In a close, photo-finish race, a jockey typically strikes his horse with a bat or the reins to force it to maintain or increase speed. When the horse is leading by several lengths and a win is assured, the jockey will usually cease striking the horse or let the reins go loose: In effect, he puts his “hands down.” The expression first appeared in the mid-19th century; by the end of the century, it was being used outside of horse racing to mean “with no trouble at all.”

1981 Circle J 4-horse Horse Trailer. New floor, paint and wiring done in shop class 2 years ago. No rust only used once since redone. $2500 or OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374

Wanted to Buy I Buy Militaria. Swords, uniforms, bayonets, medals, guns/parts, field gear. 6827864 Wanted: Old Batteries. Call 307-670-1675. D4-30-8P WILL PAY CASH FOR CAMPERS. Call Scott (307) 680-0854.

Looking for investor in local business. Call for Details.

307-257-2306.

Exciting career available Now! No weekends, holidays, or nights. Unlimited income potential. 20% commission plus gas allowance selling print advertising. Call Anne Peterson (advertising manager) at (307) 299-4662 or email AnnePeterson@ CampbellCountyObserver. com

HOME OF THE ADULT DAYCARE CENTER 302 E 2nd • Gillette • (307) 682-9442

Health problems? Try doTERRA certified pure essential oils. 307-680-0363. www. myvoffice.com/healingisbelieving

Coors / Coors Light Case $24.50 12 Pack $12.75 (Cans or Bottles Tax included)

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Our Roots

“The lesson should be constantly enforced that though the people support the Government, Government should not support the people.”

- Grover Cleveland

Shimonoseki Battle

By Mike Borda

ming, was sent out under the command of Commander David McDougal. Two days later, the Wyoming reached the Shimonoseki Strait. When they arrived, the battle started almost immediately. Guns from the shore opened fire on the Wyoming, but inflicted no major damage.

McDougal decided to go on the offensive, and attacked three Choshu ships still anchored near shore.

Midway through the battle, disaster almost struck. The Wyoming ran aground, almost ending the battle there.

However, they were able to free themselves and continue fighting, inflicting significant damage to the enemy.

They left the battle after sinking one Choshu ship and severely crippling the other two. The crew of the Wyoming was not immune to the fighting, with four deaths and seven men wounded. It was widely considered a victory for the Americans, and in effect all foreign powers. They showed that they could impose their will, even when the Japanese had run out of patience.

Eventually in 1864, America joined forces with the other European powers and fought together against the Choshu for control over the Shimonoseki Strait, easily defeating the Japanese to regain power, and creating a great rift between the isolationist Japanese and the foreign powers desperate for control of a new market.

While domestic fighting raged here in America, forces stationed overseas still saw action, influencing our relationship with the rest of the world no matter what the outcome of our American Civil War would be. Halfway around the globe, our troops still showed that they held American ideals in their hearts.

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If I were to ask anyone what military conflict America was involved in during 1863, nearly everyone would know that the answer is the Civil War. Oddly enough, however, we were also involved in a military engagement on the other side of the world at the same time. This battle was not between the Confederacy and Union, though.

This battle was between America and a local Japanese warlord, and would impact the relationship between our two countries for decades to come.

In the years prior to 1863, Japan had increasingly become influenced by foreign powers. America, along with many of the more powerful European nations, had in effect taken trade control over Japan. It was the buying and selling of foreign goods that kept economies afloat and brought money to the isolated Japanese islands.

However, in 1863 Emperor Komei decided that he did not welcome the foreign powers anymore, and demanded that the local Shoguns drive out the “invaders”.

Because obedience to the emperor was such a strong cultural trait for the Shoguns, they followed the order.

One of the local Shoguns, Lord Mori of the Choshu clan, acted quickly. They attacked the American merchant ship Pembroke, which was located in the Shimonoseki Strait.

After attacking ships from several other nations, word reached American officials in Japan of the attack on the Pembroke on July 10, 1863 – a mere 5 days after the Battle of Gettysburg had ended back in America. Realizing they were essentially alone on the other side of the world, the American officials decided that they had to retaliate.

The American naval ship in the area, the USS Wyo-

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Little Mobile Home on the Prairie

By Jeff Morrison Part of the charm of living in Wyoming is the way many things normally associated with the “Old West” have managed to hang around through the 20th century and beyond. The sheep wagon is an excellent example of this. These rugged little camp wagons, dubbed “the original Wyoming RV” by some, were designed for their purpose so successfully that they continue to be utilized over 100 years after they first appeared rolling over the horizon behind a giant flock of sheep. In fact, the next time you pass a ranch yard, if you’re lucky and if you look carefully you might even see one.

Although no two sheep wagons are exactly alike, it’s easy to spot one at a glance. From the front or back they resemble the silhouette of a large mushroom, with the round top and flat sides extending over the wheels. Also hard to miss is the stove-pipe poking out of the roof near the front with a split Dutch door on one end and a window on the other. If it weren’t for the location of the wagon-tongue, it might be hard to tell the front from the back as it does not have a driver’s seat. The driver passed the reins through opened top door and either stood or sat on one of the two bench seats.

In their book, “Before Barbed Wire”, authors Mark H. Brown and W.R. Felton describe the sheep wagon this way: “The sheep wagon was a modified prairie schooner – the wheel base being shortened, the box widened to extend out over the wheels, the canvas cover increased to several layers and pulled taut and smooth, and a door put in the front and a window in the rear. Essentially, it was more than a modified wagon: it was a specially constructed job from the ground up. The door in front was built in two halves like a barn door, thus allowing for partial ventilation while keeping the dog either in or out; and the window in the back was hinged at the top so that it could be easily raised or lowered by means of a rope or pulley. This made it easy to control the temperature and keep the little dwelling comfortable.

Inside the door on one side was the stove with the dish cupboard behind it and a short bench, and on the other side was a longer bench running back to the bed.

Each bench had a trap-door opening into the grub boxes that were suspended on the sides of the wagon box between the wheels. At the back was a builtin bunk and above it a shelf or two for personal belongings.

The space beneath the bed was used to store bulky articles or

to keep the dogs out from underfoot; and hinged to the bed, or designed to slide in and out, was a table that could be put up when needed.”

The authors also state, “With several layers of canvas on top, to keep either the heat or the cold out, and a double floor, it was a very comfortable little home the year round.” That might be a bit over-optimistic.

More than one sheep herder was found frozen to death in the bunk of his wagon during the harsh Wyoming winters. And, as anyone who has camped in a tent can tell you, white canvas or not, it’s hard to keep anything cool in the heat of summer.

There were a few other drawbacks as well. “In spite of the railing in front of the cupboard shelves, the tin dishes were likely to get scattered about, and the kerosene can and the syrup bucket spilled when the wagon was moved to a new site. And in extremely cold weather about the only way the herder could keep his potatoes and other perishables from freezing was to put them in bed with him at night and wrap them in his bedding during the day.”

One modern day restorer of sheep wagons sates that one in three of them will show signs of having been on fire at some point, the stove being the most common cause. Some wagons were designed with tin-faced insulation around the stove but even that was inadequate if the wood or canvas overheated. In spite of these shortcomings, the sheep wagon was a vast improvement over “roughing it” on the ground or in a tent. It didn’t take long for the sight of one to become as commonplace as the sight of an RV is for us today.

Not only were the wagons used by the sheep industry, but others found them highly useful as camp wagons as well. My great-grandfather and his brothers ran jerk-line wagons, hauling a variety of freight throughout the northern plains around the turn of the 20th century. They used a sheep wagon as a camp kitchen and was either pulled in tandem behind one of the freight wagons or driven with its own team. My great-grandmother gave birth to my grandfather in it, in 1910. Cattle ranchers discovered that it was far easier to drive a sheep wagon to the “north forty” than to haul lumber and build a line shack. On the heels of the automobile and tourism to the American West, came the bright idea of towing a sheep wagon behind the family car. I’ve often wondered if that is where the pop-up camper got its start.

The origins of the sheep wagon are in dispute. Some believe the wagon “evolved” over time from similar European camp wagons. In particular, the vardo gypsy wagons used in the British Isles have a strikingly similar interior design to the American sheep wagon and a few have the same arched roof as well.

But credit for the invention is given to a Wyoming blacksmith.

Brown and Fulton say, “The sheep wagon did not come into general use until the mid-1890s, and the first one is credited to James Candlish, a Canadian who followed the Union Pacific Railroad construction across Nebraska and Wyoming to Fort Steele. Later he opened a wagon and blacksmith shop in Rawlins, Wyoming, where in 1884, he designed and built a “house on wheels”. It was not until about eight years later, however, that a firm in Casper, Wyoming began to manufacture these portable homes for the trade.”

The Casper firm referred to was the Schulte Hardware Company. They standardized the wagon to some extent, giving it the typical dimensions of 11 feet long by 6 ½ feet wide, with the stove and canvas top. It wasn’t long before everyone was in on the act. Some were actual wagon makers, such as Candlish and D. V. Bayne of Thermopolis. Others were sheep ranchers themselves. Betty O’Toole, a re-

tired music teacher from Rygate, Montana, who grew up on a sheep ranch in Johnson County, once told me that her father made and sold sheep wagons to supplement the family income.

Even the national wagon manufacturers began making them. The Studebaker Company, wagon makers since 1850, produced sheep wagons from 1899 to 1913. Their version had a standard shell but the interiors were “made to order”. A Studebaker sheep wagon can be distinguished from another manufacturer’s by the serial number stamped into the backrest of one of the benches.

Over time some modern modifications were made to the original design. Wagon tongues gave way to trailer hitches so that the wagon could be pulled by a tractor or pickup. Rubber tires replaced the wagon wheels and the undercarriage was beefed up. Since horses were no longer needed to pull them, weight was no longer an issue; and so tin sheeting replaced the canvas roof.

Eventually the orders for new wagons dried up. Free-roaming flocks had long since become a thing of the past as ranch land was fenced off into more manageable acreage. The need for camp wagons dwindled with the number of sheep. Trailer houses, with more floor space and better protection from the

elements, were set up for the seasonal herders. The sheep wagons were parked in their respective ranch yards or left unattended out in the hills. Some got used for spare parts or were converted for other uses. Their time had finally passed.

As it turns out, the sheep wagon will not be trundling off into the sunset quite yet, however. In recent years people began purchasing old sheep wagons for refurbishment. Once equipped with all the comforts of home, including televisions and microwaves, they become useful as guest-cabins, hunting and fishing camps, and even as “rustic” motor-hotel accommodations. Modern manufactures are specializing in selling new, high-tech camp wagons, based on the old style but built for a different purpose entirely. Some of these new sheep wagons, which are no longer used by sheep herders and no longer serve as sheep camps, look so much like a caravan camper it begs the question, “What’s the difference?”

Sheep wagons remained in common usage in the sheep industry well into the mid 20th century. Even today there is a handful still being used for their intended purpose. But sadly, in northeastern Wyoming they have become as rare as sheepherder monuments and… well… sheep.

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