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Local marine killed during combat in Afghanistan A Marine from Wyoming has been killed in combat in Afghanistan.

Lance Cpl. Sean M. O’Connor, of Douglas, was killed Sunday June 12th in Helmand province.

He was a rieman assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, California.

Please honor our fallen soldier. Never forget the ones who fell before him, and never stop helping the families who shared in the sacriďŹ ce for our freedom.

The Wright Way to Introduce Summer

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By Elizabeth Albin The Town of Wright Incorporation. The event stands up this month with was expanded to two days its annual celebration, and moved to the summerWright Days. For 33 years time.

Wright Days has been synThe little community beonymous with summertime came its own incorporated The North Star Carnival was in town this week. All the games were present including:Hit in Campbell County. town in 1985. That year, the bottle with the baseball, Hit the balloon with a dart, and sting ray petting which was In 1978, Housing Ser- a softball tournament was a new feature this year. There was also the Typhoon, the Zipper, the Kamikaze, a Ferris vices INC out of Colorado added to Wright Days. So developed 748 acres to were a parade, cart races, wheel, and of course a Carousel. “provide a convenient, buffalo burger barbeque Contact: Kim Deti Wyoming Department of Health, will staff pleasant community to and more. As the Town of Phone: 307-777-6420 the project. These nurses will monitor serve the increased popu- Wright grew so did its anlation associated with the nual celebration. “Health Buddiesâ€? to Support Wyoming information submitted by patients and Today as the Town of area’s expanding energy Medicaid Clients FDQ Ă DJ FOLHQWV IRU IROORZ XS LI WKH\ Wright proudly holds close industry,â€? according to the Certain selected Wyoming EqualityCare detect potential problems or increased “This Is Wrightâ€? Dedica- to 2,000 people and its (Medicaid) clients are beginning to symptoms of concern. “Depending on tion Brochure. They prided Wright Days 2011 stands use “Health Buddyâ€? devices for a cost- the case and the patient’s needs, they themselves on the fact that at four days long. It offers effective connection to enhanced may call that patient to discuss their this boomtown was not like a Movie-in-the-Park, photo medical care as part of a new Wyoming condition or they may help ensure the others of its kind. They contest, softball tournaDepartment of Health effort. patient visits a doctor,â€? Bush said. wanted Wright to be order- ment, beauty pageant, 5k ly and carefully planned so run/walk, street dance, The new Healthy Together Health “The Health Buddy system has been used that the bedroom commu- parade, kids games, mud Buddy Project, designed especially for for a number of years in other programs nity would continue to grow volleyball, mud races, dethe Wyoming EqualityCare (Medicaid) such as the Department of Veterans Aging and Disabilities Conference Set for Reform, Reverse Mortgages, and show, the molition derby, talent into a thriving town. program, will connect certain clients to $IIDLUV ZLWK WHUULĂ€F UHVXOWV Âľ %XVK VDLG Cheyenne Aging/Mental Health/Development On October 15th of that ďŹ shing derby, tractor pull, medical professionals who will directly “It’s been proven to reduce the number With a theme of “Powering toward the Housing Disabilities Panel. golf tournament, calf roping same year, Sermonitor their health status using tele- of hospitalizations and costs associated future,â€? the 2011 Wyoming vices UnitedINC for decided A pre-conference session the more! morning and much to ad- rodeo health technology. with managing chronic illnesses.â€? vertise theirof great Aging and Disabilities conference will be May 3new from 9The to 11Wright a.m. willresidents cover The Health Buddy is a small, easy-to- Bush noted the initial project is limited to love to see howAmany new commu- preparedness. held May 3-5 in Cheyenne. Campbell County emergency postuse device that is placed in a client’s 100 patients. “Because we are interested people come each year. nity.

They planned a conThe conference, hosted by the Wyoming conference session on May 5 from cert and town barbeque It is a perfect way to welhome and is attached to a phone line. in better patient care and cost avoidance Department of Health’s Aging Division, 12:30 to 5 p.m. will cover emergency and thus was born the very come summer and enjoy The system asks patients a series of through improved prevention, we are will be held at the Little AmericaďŹ rst Hotel and preparedness training in detail. some exciting family activiWright Day. individualized and interactive questions. focusing on cases with the highest rate Resort. Conference sessions will cover The conference registration is $150 ties.

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Demolition Derby A storm was curling to the south on the horizon, tornado sirens were going off, and then you heard it.

“Start them up!” The demolition derby had arrived in Gillette again and it kicked into gear. Loud, powerful engines, reinforced framing, and a whole lot of crashes immediately got the crowd going.

There were three classes. Car #59 won the 80’s class, Shawn Dorr, #91, from Gillette won the compact class in a 1983 Plymouth and there were many heats to determine the winner of the main feature class.

The crowd was better than a football game, cheering on the good hits and yelling about the lack of action, which there was very little.

When Clay Kraft flipped his station wagon over out of the gates and was able to slide out unscathed, the crowd cheered and clapped at his safety and he put his arms in the air while being escorted to the ambulance for

a checkup. Clay ended up coming back in a later heat.

The main event, sponsored by Basin Radio, was a battle to the end. With the rest of the cars down around the arena, it was a maze of talent and skill that took over the last two cars.

Car #11, driven by Gerald Fischer of Gillette, took on #667 driven by Russ Fleetwood of Cheyenne. They were whipping in and out of the maze of dead cars and tagging each other with good hits. With the cheers of the crowd, it looked like our local man Gerald was going to take it. Suddenly, his left front wheel fell off and he was a sitting duck while he tried go get into some kind of hitting position. Finally, the #667 got the final hits, which knocked the wheel of Mr. Fischer’s car back on, and won but barely.

“I planned on winning and it looked like I was going to,” said Gerald. “I have a good car, it’s just he hit me just right and took off that wheel. Let’s have

a look….hey, it’s back on!”

When asked if he is competing again, he said “I’ll be back in August. I have a good car. I’ll win then.” He went on to add “Thanks everyone for rooting for me.”

Mike B. Baumert of Gillette, who lasted quite a while in the final heat in the #89 car said that he also will be back in August. “I am not going to make any improvements.” Mike went on to say about the derby that, “It is fun. I appreciate all the support and the help I have gotten from my family, friends, and the whole community.”

With paint jobs like “P#@ sed off Ford,” “Happy Birthday,” and “Bull’s-eye,” who could miss it? There is nothing better than watching legal car crashes, listening to the crowd get into the event, and watching the drivers double team an opponent. During the next demolition derby in August, come on down and see a great show that only Campbell County can offer.

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By Staff Sgt. Andrew Guffey Courtesy U.S. Department of Defense PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Soldiers from Company C, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, Wyoming Army National Guard, conducted a training session for U.S. Army soldiers and Afghan National Security Forces on helicopter medical evacuation procedures on Combat Outpost Wilderness, Afghanistan, June 3.

U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Neff, a flight medic with Company C, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, Wyoming Army National Guard, watches as training soldiers carry a patient litter to a helicopter.

U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Neff, a native of McCook, Neb., and U.S. Army Sgt. Andy Monnin from Long Mount, Colo., both flight medics assigned to Company C, went over changes in the evacuation process and ways to load a litter and hook patients up to a helicopter hoist cable.

They finished the training with a few dry runs and then hands-on practice.

“This training will give me a good assessment of how

they will react to an evacuation,” said U.S. Army Capt. J.P. Montreuil, a physician’s assistant assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regt., 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke, and native of New Orleans.

There are only two ways to hoist patients into a helicopter: a hook used to haul ambulatory patients and a litter for more seriously wounded personnel.

“This is a good refresher for me,” said U.S. Army Pfc. Tommy Cook, a native of King, N.C., and a medic assigned to HHT, 6th Sqdn., 4th Cav. Regt., 3rd BCT, 1st Inf. Div, TF Duke. “It helps to remind me to keep an open mind because everything can change.”

U.S. Army Sgt. Andy Monnin, a flight medic with Company C, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, Wyoming Army National Guard, hooks two soldiers to a UH-60 Black Hawk hoist at Combat Outpost Wilderness, Afghanistan, on June 3.

Several ANSF medics and their leadership also received training on the procedures on calling for and assisting in a medical evacuation.

“We always like to train with the Americans,” said one of the ANSF medics.

“They are showing us the way to be able to take care of our own country.”

The last part of the day’s training included hoisting two pairs of soldiers into the helicopter.

“We like to get out and put a face to the guy on the radio. So when they call us, things go a lot smoother,” said U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Foley, a pilot assigned to Company C, and a native of Cheyenne.

After the training, the American and Afghan soldiers walked away with a little more insight and confidence on evacuation procedures, said some of the soldiers.

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Parent Training Program taking hold in Wyoming With the graduation of its second group of students, organizers of the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) are hoping to expand the program’s reach in Wyoming.

A graduation celebration was held recently for 10 students who completed the program, which is supported by the Wyoming Department of Health’s Maternal and Family Health section.

Graduating participants invested more than 60 session hours along with additional out-of-class hours completing a community project of their choice.

Charla Ricciardi, child and adolescent health co-

ordinator with the Wyoming Department of Health, says, “What we see with this program is that PLTI is not about providing a service to participants; instead it teaches community responsibility and advocacy to those who desire to make a difference for children.”

Ricciardi noted this is the second group of students to complete the program.

“We’ve seen some good success with the initial effort in Laramie County and are now working toward expanding the program into other Wyoming counties with a planned workshop and other outreach efforts.”

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PLTI is a four- phase; 20-session training that enables parents to become advocates for children.

Each class is broken into four-hour increments. Parents are provided training on parent leadership, including focused study of politics, policy and the media. Children are provided appropriate care during the classes.

Federal funding for the program is provided through an Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Grant.

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Cowboys and Cowgirls becomes a hit again It was muddy, the storm had passed through, and there was another one on the way. In the sprinkles of rain and with thunder in the distance, residents of all ages showed up for the Cowboys and Cowgirls.

This yearly event has taken place for 36 years and is run by parents and volunteers. There are events such as dummy roping, barrel racing, and more.

“People love the sport of rodeo around here. We are dedicated to teaching the sport safely,” said

Paula O’Connell.

During the Series, contestants accumulate points and have a banquet at the end of the year where they give away prizes and buckles. There are different age groups ranging from 0 yrs to adult.

It is Family oriented and goes on until the end of August. Come see them at Wrangler Arena at the Camplex and find out what you can do. Look in our “What’s going on” Section to see the time and day of the weekly event.

Little League now has face shields

President of Little League Terry Bruce handed out face masks for all the helmets on Monday night. All the children must wear the facemasks on the helmets. If they have their own personal helmet, they may choose to wear one or not. However, no other child may borrow a personal owned helmet without the faceguard.

The new precaution is a result of a tragic accident last week

that happened in the Babe Ruth league. “These face guards will help protect the kids,” said Mr. Bruce.

All of the face shields were donated to the league by a local citizen but he wishes to remain anonymous. “He wishes to do good, he doesn’t want to stamp his name on it,” said one parent. Parents are encouraged to install facemasks on all their children’s personal helmets.

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Community People First hold bake sale

The Local Chapter for People’s First sold baked goods this weekend outside of Wal-Mart. People’s First is a non-profit organization for people with disabilities. Their goal is to help these people to learn

to self-advocate. The 3rd Thursday of every month they have meetings to recruit members. The meetings are at the Campbell County Library from 2:304pm if you would like to attend.

Gillette Avenue Construction

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“The Dog was mad that I took off the sidecar.”

Market Pay Adjustment starts next month for State Employees The 2011 Legislature’s supplemental budget provides for $7.1 million as part of a long-term effort to bring state employee salaries in line with similar jobs in the private sector. Governor Matt Mead had recommended a smaller amount $6.1 million in general fund dollars for the same salary adjustments.

The new budget measure has the effect of moving salaries to 91% of market on July 1st. Previously, salaries were at 85% of market for classified employees and 80% of market for at-will staff. The Legislature did not include Governor Mead’s merit based budget proposal.

“I continue to be a strong supporter of smaller and efficient government,” Governor Mead said. “However, I support the Legislature’s efforts to

bring state employees’ wages to near market; we need to attract the best people to provide excellent public service. I will also continue to work with the Legislature on efforts to reward exceptional work with bonuses.”

Some employees will not see any change if they were already paid at or above 91% of market. The data deciding the market is based on research by the firm Haymarket.

Senator Phil Nicholas the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee said that this is the first time that all salary increase funding has been channeled through market pay adjustments. “The law is the result of an intensive two-year effort using comprehensive surveys of public and private sector salaries,” Senator Nicholas said. “The target percentage of

91% recognizes that public employees also receive generous benefits.

The JAC looks forward to monitoring the program’s success and will consider extending the program to the Judiciary, community colleges and the University of Wyoming.” Senator Nicholas said he looks forward to continuing the investigation of a merit based system once an objective evaluation system is developed.

The chair of House Appropriations Committee, Rosier Berger, said, “This will allow Wyoming to be more consistent in budgeting through a comparison of many sectors of the workforce in all three branches of government to similar jobs in the private sector. The state invests in our employees and we would like to retain and attract the best individuals possible.”

IMPACT Youth Mentorship motivate people to help find these kids mentors but the personal stories that touch their life. It is the stories of a young lady telling how proud she was that she would be graduating high school. Guess who would be at her graduation… her mentor! It is another young lady telling me how excited she was when she saw her mentor on the sidelines cheering her on at her soccer game. It is the stories of hope for a parent when they are reaching out for help for their child and the stories of parentless children having someone to care about them.

Although the IMPACT Youth Mentorship program offers a wonderful avenue to support the youth in our community, there are still many more youth that need our support. We currently have 23 mentee applicants on file waiting to be matched with a mentor. That is 23 youth ranging from Kindergarten to 18 years of age that have said, “I want someone to care about me, to be part of my life, to help me learn

new skills, help give me direction, and to help me feel special!”

I encourage you to ask yourself if this person is you. Will you make a commitment today to be part of one of these kids life?

The number one reason that people are not willing to mentor is because they do not have enough time. I fully understand time limitations. My husband and I have three little children of my own, we work, have sports games, church activities, and the list could go on and on; however my husband still takes time to be a mentor. Not extra time, but time we already have.

His mentee comes and hangs out at our house with us. He shoots some hoops with my husband and our boys.

They play a couple rounds of golf together.

His mentee is an amazing young man with so much promise and hope and we are blessed to have him in our lives.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor or have any questions about the

traffic on Gillette Avenue between 1st Street and 4th Street will be limited to one-way traffic and may be completely restricted at times. The contractor will work as quickly as possible to repair and re-open the road. Due to the moisture and cold temperatures this past winter, 4,000 square feet of surface failed and needs to be replaced.

What’s Going On during Wright Days?

Thursday, June 16

- 8:30 p.m., Movie in the Park, Gibson Memorial Park(behind the Library)

Friday, June 17

- 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Photo Contest, Photos will be Displayed @ WBL, Vote for People’s Choice-Winner’s Announced @ Saturday Supper - 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., Softball Tourney, Limit 8 Teams So Sign Up Early, Contact Sarah Seamands @ (605)222-6964 - 5 p.m., Little Mr. & Miss Wright Days Pageant, Rec. Center - 7 p.m., Demolition Derby, Behind City Shop, Contact Justin Dooley @ (307)299-8153 - 8 p.m., Street Dance, Multi-Purpose Building

Saturday, June 18

- 7 a.m., Run/ Walk, Call (307)464-0198 for more info.

- 8 a.m., Pancake Breakfast, Back Parking Lot of High School - 10 a.m., Ryan Zorn Parade, Line- Up @ 9 a.m., Haycreek, Winners Announced @ the Mud Races - 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Mud Volleyball, Call (307)464-0198 for more info.

- 11 a.m. Kids Games, Front Lawn of High School - 11 a.m., Rootbeer Floats @ the Museum - 1 p.m., Mud Races - 7 p.m., Supper, Multi- Purpose Building - 7 p.m., “Wright’s Got Talent” Show, Multi- Purpose Building

Sunday, June 19

By Tara Reed, IMPACT Youth Mentorship Coordinator “My mentor taught me that bad things sometimes happen in life but good things can come out of them,” said Mentee S.S. yesterday. This young man is one of 31 youth matched with mentors in the IMPACT Youth Mentorship Program of the Youth Emergency Services. The IMPACT Youth Mentorship is an outstanding program for our community that is designed to provide youth with a positive adult role model.

I am the coordinator of the program and have been working here long enough to see the amazing effect of placing a caring, supportive, and encouraging adult in the life of a child or teenager and see the transformation that takes place in their life. There are many statistics that show us how mentoring can help our young people ranging from increased self-image, increased grades, more likeliness to graduate from high school, less likeliness to use drugs and alcohol, and the list goes on.

It is not the statistics that

The City of Gillette’s Public Works Department announced that the contractor performing the maintenance work on Gillette Avenue will resume work today (Thursday, June 9th).

The contractor will remove damaged concrete, and finish the project the weekend of June 18th and 19th.

During this repair work,

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Fishing Report

By Mike and Roxan Smith, Empire Guesthouse & RV Park Pine Haven, Wyoming

The crappie bite is on at Keyhole right now and this is the best time of the year to load up on these tasty fish.

Fish near weeds and brush for best results. Slip bobbers & minnows are my favorite way of fishing for them. Others have good luck with Maribou jigs in a variety of colors. Theyc an also be tipped with minnows for added attraction. Some are having good luck with beetle spins and Blakemore spinner jigs tipped with small plastics. We had one group tell us this week that they took over 100 crappie with these 2 jigs.

We’ve had reports of walleye being taken in flooded willows & brush in Wind Creek Bay. They’ve been using slip bobbers & minnows and are also

picking up crappie.

Crank baits & worm harnesses are also taking walleye in deeper water. Bank fishermen have been doing well on crappie & walleye in several areas around the lake. You don’t need a boat to enjoy good fishing at Keyhole. In fact, I think at times the bank fishermen “outfish” the boaters.

For those that are into bowfishing, you will find loads of carp to shoot at. Park along Hwy 113 at Wind Creek or Mule Creek and wade or walk edges for lots of shooting. The carp are in the weeds spawning and are thick.

Calm sunny days seem to be best as it is easier to see them. Again, you don’t need a boat for this. The guys with boats will tell you they do

better wading as the boat will sometimes spook them off.

What to do with some of those carp? I make catfish bait out of them. The intestines make a very good bait as does the meat. Remove the scales and fillet fish and cut into chnks, leave skin. Use a 1/0 or 3/0 circle hook and you’re in business!

The NEWWA will hold a carp shoot tournament in July & August. I’ll report the dates when I get them. These shoots are alot of fun and will knock down the carp population at Keyhole.

Stop by the Guesthouse in Pine Haven for up to date information and bait & tackle and bowfishing supplies.

Road Construction and Updates Commerce Drive - Industrial Park Drive - Villa Drive The City of Gillette’s Engineering Department announces the following road construction and updates to existing road closures.

Commerce Drive and Industrial Park Drive Commerce Drive and Industrial

Park Drive south of 2nd Street in Interstate Industrial Park will be under construction from now through Friday, July 1st. These roads will remain open with flaggers during the lane reduction work. This construction is to rebuild streets (including drainage provisions) as part of the City of Gil-

lette’s Interstate Industrial Park Drainage project that is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax. Villa Drive The Villa Drive road closure that had previously been announced has been canceled until further notice.

American Legion Post 42 installs new officers

By Sandra Boehler The American Legion Post 42 held its election on May 12. On May 19, the installation of officers was held at the American Legion Post 42. Bob Wright, District 5 Adjutant performed the swearing-in of officers. A dinner was served prior to the installation.

Officers include Gary Pettigrew - Commander, Jerry Walters - 1st Vice, Rick McCabe - 2nd Vice, Kevin Reid - Finance Officer, Lynn Brown - Executive Board, Jerry Stouffer Executive Board, Dusty McClintock - Executive Board, and Don Waldrop

What’s Going On In Government?

Monday, June 20

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

Tuesday, June 21

- Rockpile Museum Quarterly Meeting, 6-7 p.m., Rockpile Museum Board Room

- Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Chambers #1, City Hall - Campbell County Airport Board Meeting, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, June 22

- Hall of Art Committee, 4:30 p.m.

- Fire Board, 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 23

- Park & Beautification Board, 5:30 p.m., 2nd Floor, City Hall

- Executive Board.

A short meeting followed the installation. Good luck to all the officers in their upcoming term. Thank you for the time and effort that will be put into these positions.

Joke of the week

There was an Admiral’s convention in Paris recently with all of the Admirals of NATO. After some time, the French Admiral exclaimed forcefully “Why are we speaking English? We are in France, we should be speaking French.”

Without missing a beat, the American Admiral told him “Because if it was not for the Aussies, the Brits, the Yankees, and the Canadians; you would be speaking German at this conference……..twice!”

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Wild West Hog Dogs: The Perfect Lunch I remember that some of my favorite meals were out of the stands out on the streets of the city. There were always Mexican tamale stands, Greek stands, polish and German stands giving away brats and sausage, and many more. I miss the Panini stands when I was stationed in Italy. I have always thought that the best food you can find is always going to be from the little “Mom and Pop” joints, hole-in-the-wall diners, and the stands that fill the air of the streets with the pleasant aroma of the food that will always hit the spot.

I met Mr. J.D. Jones, who co-owns Wild West Hot Dogs with Darla England, at the weekly Cowboy and Cowgirl event that is held every Thursday through the summer. Mr. Jones was setting up his stand while a line of children were waiting anxiously. “I am going to be the first one today. These hotdogs are the best,” said young Joe O’Connell, who was waiting while Mr. Jones took the temperature of the inside of a few of the dogs. “The temperature has to be over 140 degrees. That is when you get that perfect taste.”

J.D. is the perfect man for the business. He is kind, friendly, and cares about each individual customer.

There was one customer that came by for a meal and wanted a “Worlds Famous Nathan dog.” He always offers for the customer to load up the dog but she insisted that the professional did it. She wanted mustard, kraut, and onions. “I am a German Minnesota girl; I know how you are supposed to eat a hot dog.”

Wild West Hot Dogs started up in April 2010. “I was at a soccer game,” said J.D. about starting his business, “Kids were playing their heart out but there was nothing to eat. I thought about the parents,

who have all that running around to do, and thought that a good meal at the game would save them time.”

Mr. Jones is from San Diego where there are lots of street venders. He bought his trailer which cooks the hotdogs and started up in Gillette. “My intentions are to stay local.” With the different hotdogs like the “Little Doggie,” which is an Oscar Meyer, the World Famous Nathan, and polish dogs, they have giant pickles, various chips, and refreshments. “All my dogs are made of 100% beef. Just the way they should be.”

Quality is no joke to J.D. He is proud of his product and should be. I ordered a dog and lost myself when I took that first bite. It was perfect. The juices sprang out and ran down my throat. I could not wait to take the next bite. Before I knew it the dog was gone and I was craving more. Even my 1 year old son had a dog. Instead of swallowing it, he kept the last of it in his mouth like a little chipmunk for about a half an hour. Later that night my wife unknowingly made hotdogs which my son would eat and I ate while daydreaming about my next one at the Wild West Hot Dog stand.

“I have been building my customer base. I’d like to thank everyone for the business. We are here to stay.” I am glad that J.D. said that, because he gained another family for customers that day. We will be finding him as often as possible on the corner of 2nd Street and Kendrick Ave. downtown Gillette every Monday through Thursday from 11am - 2pm.

If you want quality with a smile, run down during your lunch break and get yourself a quality dog and a pickle. It is worth it only to chat with J.D., but just wait until you try “the Nathan,” you will be back every day with an addiction to the new stand in town.

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Our Public Servant What’s Going On? Friday, June 17

- AVA- All Fired Up! 9- 11:30 a.m., $60 Fee, Call 682-9133 for more info.

- Senior Center- Jam Session, 1 p.m., Call 686-0804 - AVA- All Fired Up! 1- 3:30 p.m., $60 Fee, Call 682-9133 for more info.

- Teen Open-Play Gaming, 1-4 p.m., CCPL - Teen Summer ReadingAncient Greece, 2-4 p.m., CCPL - Children’s Charity Golf Tournament, Bell Nob Golf Course, Need Volunteers 685-1050 - American Cancer Society Relay for Life, 5 p.m. Survivors Banquet; 7 p.m. Opening Ceremonies, Camplex Central Pavilion & Plaza - AVA- Community Show Reception, 6- 8 p.m., AVA - The Seven Sundays Band @ Jake’s Tavern - Open MIC Night, 7 p.m., Brother’s Coffee Co. - Wright Day’s (List of Events in Wright Day’s What’s Going On Section)

Tim Volk

We want to get it Write.

Oops we mean Right.

With a daughter that graduated from high school this year and another daughter, named Megan, in junior high, Tim Volk is busy. “I am usually at competitions, whether it be dance or school activities.”

Mr. Volk is the maintenance supervisor for all the Campbell County schools. “The maintenance staff works all year. We do not get summers off and we are on call 24/7, 365 days a year. Many people do not know that.”

He has been a hard worker all his life.

He restores cars and he loves doing it.

He just started on a 72 GMC that he just bought “The best part of my job is the challenge to keep all the schools in working order for the community.”

Tim served 3 years active duty in the Army as 52-Delta as a Generator Mechanic. He then went to the National Guard for another 5 years. Common with veterans, he “deeply respects anyone who served for their country.”

There are 26 people who work for him in the department. “Working on every school in the county is a challenge but a challenge I like.” We asked him what the best part of his job is and he replied, “Working around kids. I love creating a safe environment for them.” For 21 years he has been doing his job and plans to retire working for the district. He started for the district when he got out of the Army and has not looked back.

His daughter, Kelsey, is going to Utah State University this fall. “I am so proud of her.” Both of his daughters have grown up in the school district that he serves. On his off time, he enjoys 4-wheeling, camping, and hunting elk. When asked about some cooking advice, and he said to “keep an eye on your sausage and meats; they don’t taste good when they are covered in charcoal.”

With his wife working full time in the H.R. department of Cloud Peak’s Antelope Mine they are very busy. However, he can take the time to relax when he is camping.

“There is nothing better than sitting around the campfire.”

Next time you see him, thank him for the work that he does for our school district and for doing his part in keeping our kids safe.

Saturday, June 18

- Trash to Trees, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Gillette College Tech.

Center - Remington Firearms Range Shoot, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gillette Gun Club, Call 6860221 for more info.

- Mall in the Park, 9a.m.-4 p.m., Camplex Park Shelter 5-4-H Horse Progress Show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Camplex Wrangler Arena - Wii Play Saturdays, 4-6th Grade, 1 p.m., CCPL - Teen Open-Play Gaming, 1-4 p.m., CCPL - Bagger Ball with the Seven Sundays Band @ Jake’s Tavern - Children’s Charity Golf Tournament, Bell Nob Golf Course, 4600 Overdale Drive, Need Volunteers 6851050 - American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Camplex Central Pavilion & Plaza - Car Racing; CLMA/ WDRA, 7 p.m., Gillette Thunder Speedway - Wright Days (list of events in Wright Days What’s Going On Section)

Sunday, June 19

- Father’s Day - CCPL Closed - Wright Days (list of events in the Wright Days What’s Going On Section)

Monday, June 20

- Senior Center- Mystery Trip, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Call 686-0804 for more info.

- Teen Summer ReadingThe Americas, 2-4 p.m., CCPL - QuickBooks for Retail Business, 6-8 p.m., Gillette College, $50 per person, Call 686-0254 ext. 4501

Tuesday, June 21

- First Day of Summer - Story Time, 3-5 yr. olds,

10:30 a.m., CCPL - Chamber Board of Directors, 12-1 p.m.

- Teen Summer ReadingThe Americas, 2-4 p.m., CCPL

Wednesday, June 22

- Story Time, 3-5 yr. olds, 10:30 a.m., CCPL - One World, Many Stories, All Ages, 10:30 a.m., WBL - Senior Center- Fraud Control Presentation, 11 a.m., Call 686-0804 for more info.

- Demo Day on the Driving Range, 1-6 p.m., Bell Nob Golf Course, 4600 Overdale Drive - Teen Open-Play Gaming, 1-4 p.m., CCPL - One World, Many Stories, All Ages, 1:30 & 3 p.m., CCPL - Teen Summer ReadingThe Americas, 2-4 p.m., CCPL - e2e Business Networking Group feat. Krista Treide, 5-7:30 p.m., Clarion Inn, Call (307)766-6283 for more info.

Thursday, June 23

Toddler Time, 18 months-3 yrs, 9:30 a.m., CCPL - Story Time, 3-5 yr. olds, 10:30 a.m., CCPL - Senior Luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Senior Center - ”You are Here, But Where is Here?” Teen Summer Reading Program, 1 p.m., WBL - Teen Summer ReadingThe Americas, 2-4 p.m., CCPL - City of Gillette Sponsored Dinner, Senior Center, Call 686-0804 for more info.

- CC Cowgirls/Cowboys, 6:30 p.m., Camplex Wrangler Arena - AVA- Painting-Adult Beginners, 6:30-8:30 p.m., every Thurs. till July 14, $125 (all supplies incl.), Call 6829133 for more info.

- Families & Jammies Story Time, Birth-6th Grade, 6:30 p.m., CCPL - Teen Anime Club, 7-8:30 p.m., CCPL

Friday, June 24

- Teen Open-Play Gaming, 1-4 p.m., CCPL - Teen Summer ReadingThe Americas, 2-4 p.m., CCPL - Donkey Creek Jazz Festival, 5:30-7 p.m., Gillette College - Ruff Cutt Band @ Jake’s Tavern - Couple’s Night at the Gillette Golf Club, 5:30-6 p.m., 1800 Country Club Rd. - Performing Arts Workshop Performance-”The Wizard of Oz”, 7 p.m., Camplex Heritage Center, for Tickets Call 682-8802 - Summer Slash Roller Derby, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Camplex Wyo. Center Equality Hall, for Tickets Call 6828802.

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Public Pulse Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: I could care less whether or not Wal-Mart received the liquor license. However, I do care how Wal-Mart was portrayed by the liquor association members and the City Council. I know firsthand how much the Wal-Mart employees do for this community. I also know anti-Wal-Mart bias when I hear it. The arguments used were all B.S. As adults I would think we could keep the conversation on a higher plane. But, since that didn’t happen I guess I will tell the less informed (or was it a convenient lie) that the employees at Wal-Mart are not from out of town. They all live here. They buy here and they care for their community. One of the employees is my daughter. She is a fourth generation Campbell County native. Her great-great grandfather homesteaded here, raised a family here, and helped Gillette on the road to growth. If he and his generation had thought the way the whiners did we would be a ghost town. They understood that you either grow or you die. To grow you need new businesses, and you need to allow these businesses to grow. To deny the license for the reasons given was typical “I got mine, you can’t have yours” attitude.

W.R. Wright Editor: Thank you for the letter. You are right. All the Wal-Mart employees live in our general community and many for generations. The thing that I always input is to get involved. I am always pushing for people to show up at the City Council, Commissioners, and other meetings that are going on and to stand up and voice your stance. You can get agendas on the websites so that you know which meetings you want to show up for. Remember, your elected government works for you, not the other way around.

We all need to take a little more time and get involved.

Bold Republic Weekly

Dear Editor: Are you drawing the cartoons yourself? Are you going to have a crossword? And are you going to have a liberal column to match Mr. Woods’s ultra-right-wing column?

How I think Gillette, Wyoming came to be

By Glenn Woods

“Donkey Town?”

“Better name.”

All eyes turned to the West as they watched the wagons fade over the horizon.

“I suppose we could have picked a better place than by this pile of rocks,” said one lady settler.

“Who knows,” someone answered, “maybe someday this pile of rocks will be famous and someone will build a museum by it.” To that the small group laughed.

“Well, good riddance,” said a short sweaty fellow. “If the likes of them is what is going to settle California, they can have it. What a bunch of whining, sniveling, mooching, know-it-alls. Did any of you ever see any of them work for anything? Near as I can remember they did nothing but complain and take from the rest of us. Don’t know how they are going to survive now they ain’t got no one to mooch from.”

“Did I actually hear them say that our carrying guns made them nervous?” laughed a double chinned man. “But they sure liked our guns when we came across them Indians, only to complain about them later when the danger was over. Then one of them actually told me that I should stop smoking around him ‘cause he might get sick or something.”

“They actually thought that I was supposed to treat their ailments for free,” said the lone doctor in the group. “It was ‘their right,’ I heard them say. Now, if I treated everyone for free, how am I supposed to feed my family?”

Tall grass swayed. A jackalope stuck its horns up from between a couple of sage brush. A stiff wind blew a ladies’ hat off. Water was scarce. There was not much of anything to build a home with.

“Ain’t much of a start,” said a tall thin man. “But I think I see a few things here and yon what we can work with.

I reckon it’s worth it to stop here and let them weirdos move on away from us. I’m figuring it’s so harsh out here, even if they were to give up and come

back East, not a one of them would think to stop and make a home here.

Not when they learn that they’d actually have to roll up their sleeves and work for a living.

That night plans were made for planting and livestock. Over the next few years homes were built and streets were carved in mud by wagon ruts. Winters were harsh, summers were hot and they relied on each other. What needed to be done was done with little complaint except the occasional murmur of an aching back. Small complaints did “Donkey Creek?”

“We’ll keep it until someone comes up with a nothing to slow the work that all knew needed to be done.

They were proud to work. They were proud of the living they scraped out of the almost barren land.

ONE HUNDRED YEARS LATER: The owner of an electric car grumbles as the driver of an SUV, with jackalope horns on the hood, backs up, pulling the chain tight, dragging the little car out of a snow bank.

“I’m glad you came along.” said the driver of the car. “But I can’t believe that you’re driving an SUV considering the price of gas and the damage to the environment through Global Warming.”

“You mean like that pile of Global Warming I just yanked your little electric toy out of?” said the SUV driver.

“Well, considering that I’m burning gas and you’re burning coal to power your car,” he said, pointing to the smoke stacks from the coal power plant at the edge of town, “and the fact that my SUV still costs less than your car and I don’t have to dispose of a dozen or so toxic batteries, and the fact that...”

“I won’t be charging on coal once we get enough windmills up and running.”

The SUV owner laughed and pointed off to a row of motionless windmills on the horizon, their blades covered in ice.

“What town is this?” asked the car

owner.

“Gillette, Wyoming. The original name was so bad we just had to change it.”

“You’re carrying a gun on your hip?” the car owner asked nervously.

“How do you think I killed that jackalope?” said the SUV owner, proudly pointing to the horns on his hood.

“That’s SICK!” “No, that was dinner,” he smiled as he lit a cigarette.

“Really? Now you’re going to smoke around me? Are you trying to kill me?”

The SUV owner sucked deep on his cigarette, leaned up against his vehicle, and, with a finger, tipped his hat back up on his head to get a good look at the “man” he was addressing.

“Friend,” he said, “if I was interested in killing you I would have just left you and your little electric toy stuck in all this here ‘Global Warming.’ But I ain’t interested in burying you next spring when your car thaws out.

“Now, I see there that you have California License plates just under that ‘Hope and Change’ bumper sticker.

My advice to you is that you just get back in that little toy of yours and keep driving. I’m telling you here and now, you ain’t man enough for this town.

“See, people out here carry guns.

Not because we are interested in fighting anyone but because we want to scare trouble off and be ready for it should it come. We are not victims.

“People out here don’t snivel and whimper for free handouts. We don’t come to this world thinking that anyone owes us anything. We make our way the hard way, and we are proud to do it.

“The people out here, who you are looking your high and mighty nose down at, are the ones who provide the power for your laptop, latté drinking, electric toy driving, lifestyles.

“Now, before you get me angry and I leave your sorry butt out here to freeze, just how many jumper cables does it take to start one of these electric toys?”

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

Editor: I am not drawing the cartoons, or they would all be stick figures. Our cartoonist is a local high school student who is doing a wonderful job. We will have a crossword when someone local wants to design one every week and we print one political column every week. This will continue to be done by Glenn Woods. The reason for all these answers is that we want to keep our community newspaper “in” the community. Glenn has the only local political talk show in the area. Juice is a local student.

We do not want to buy columns, articles, cartoons, crosswords from out of our area, which takes away the entire concept of a “community” newspaper. We encourage our readers to submit articles, crosswords, or events at any time.

Dear Editor: Two and a half years ago, I attended The Rally for the Republic with 10,000 other freedom-loving Americans from all across the country, and it truly was an awakening for me. I had never been to a political shindig that represented every face of America. There were college students with pierced faces and mohawks, and senior citizens in dress suits; there were homeschooling families (like my own) and people of every color and economic status; there were people of all faiths and beliefs-- I met Christians, Muslims, Jews, Agnostics and Atheists; all came together with one commonality. While the national media tells us that these groups of people do not mesh, I saw for a fact that day that this is the lie that propels the “us vs. them” mentality in America. 10,000 people from all walks of like with maybe just one thing in common, but that one thing was enough to create a very strong bond amongst the melting pot that was present that day - that one thing was our desire for freedom. Since that day, I’ve refused to accept the “us vs. them” mentality that is shoved down our throats on a daily basis by the media, because I’m awaken to the understanding that in the heart of every man is an innate love for his God-given liberties, and it is through this love for liberty and freedom, that America can be restored. Six months after attending that rally, myself and others led the first Sheridan TEA Party.

You see, that uniting rally that I just described was organized by Texas Congressman, Dr. Ron Paul, the “godfather” of the TEA party movement. My support for Ron Paul and his message of freedom and liberty is what compelled me to take part in leading Sheridan’s TEA Party. Since then, I feel that, nation-wide, the tea party movement and its original message of uniting in liberty and freedom is overshadowed by the constant “us vs. them” mentality, which does nothing more than deepen the appearance of a monumental division in the nation. It’s time to put away this divisive way of looking at the nation in favor of an open dialog with one another on what we do all have in common and that one thing is our desire for freedom. This is where real dialog on the future of this nation will begin.

I will fight the good fight for Representative Ron Paul for President to the best of my ability and I hope that others across our state and nation will as well. Winning or losing the political race will not be my barometer on the success of Dr. Paul’s campaign. My barometer will be whether or not a nationwide dialog on liberty and freedom is able to rise above the fray of American politics.

April Poley, Buffalo, WY Editor: I believe that there is a lot of work that needs to be done and that government has become too big. Freedom is what our founding fathers fought for and what we need to continue to fight for today. You are right; religion, looks, race, age…that does not matter. We are all Americans and should fight for our American freedoms together.

Letters to the Editor

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Sports Report What’s Going On In Sports?

Friday, June 17

- CNFR @ Casper - Rustlers @ Ellendale, ND Tournament - Roughriders @ Cornhusker Classic Tourney, Omaha, NE

Saturday, June 18

- CNFR @ Casper - Rustlers @ Ellendale, ND Tournament - Roughriders @ Cornhusker Classic Tourney, Omaha, NE

Sunday, June 19

The Roughriders are 23 and 9 this season and are looking to take the championship.

Gillette Wild to compete in Tier 3 junior hockey league Can you imagine? The loud music, the beautiful National Anthem, and then… “Here comes your Gillette Wild!” Yes, we have a great high schoollevel hockey team that has made our town proud. Now we have another reason to go watch a good game.

We will see teams like the Bulls, the Icedogs, the Americans, the Bighorns, and the Maulers battle it out on the ice against our new home team in the Tier

3 junior hockey league.

The United States currently has six Tier III Junior A leagues. The Atlantic Junior Hockey League, the Eastern Junior Hockey League, the Central States Hockey League, the Minnesota Junior Hockey League, the Northern Pacific Hockey League, and the Western States Hockey League. In addition to paying for room and board, players at the Tier III Junior A level pay a fee, com-

monly ranging from $4,000 to $6,500. This is for all accounts and purposes an amateur league. Although some players go directly to NCAA Division I schools, most Tier III Jr. A players are looking to increase their skills in hopes to move up to Tier I or II, other players go directly to NCAA Division III and ACHA schools.

This league was formerly known as Junior B or Junior C before the Tier A I/II/ III renaming in 2006.

Starbuck raising money for NRA shooting competition Dalton Starbuck is selling raffle tickets to go to Raton, New Mexico for a NRA shooting competition. He was third in the State this past year and will be representing Wyoming for the youth hunters education challenge. To buy tickets,

call Annie Starbuck at 6822598.

There will be two fresh half-hogs, cut and wrapped, being given away. The cost is $5 per ticket or five for $20. The drawing will be held on July 15.

Support 15 year old Dal-

ton on his competition.

Dalton and his parents will be outside of Wal-Mart on the weekend of the 25th and the 26th in order to raise funds. There is a $500 entry fee for entering the contest.

- Father’s Day - CNFR @ Casper - Rustlers @ Ellendale, ND Tournament - Roughriders @ Cornhusker Classic Tourney, Omaha, NE

was hard to take. There were teams that we should have beat. The only thing that beat us was the mental aspect of the game. It will be a tough week of practice to prepare for Riverton next weekend,” said Catcher Taylor Ladd.

Alyssa Prelle has been asked to join the Oklahoma team in a national tourna-

ment, although, she has not decided whether she will take the offer or not.

The Campbell County Observer is confident that our local Gillette Heat will win the State Finals in Gillette soon. Come down and support our fast-pitch softball girl’s team!

Sports Question of the Week Do you believe in rain-outs in baseball?

“Let them play in the rain. It is part of the sport.”

- Mike Sherser “I think they should have to play no matter what.”

- Shawn Garcia

Tuesday, June 21

- First Day of Summer - Rustlers vs. Sheridan, 5:30/7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 22

- Roughriders vs. Douglas, 5:30/7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 23

- Roughriders @ the Hladky Memorial Tourney

Friday, June 24

- Rustlers @ Rapid City Post 22 Big Stick Tournament - Roughriders @ the Hladky Memorial Tourney

“I’m tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money.

I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok.”

- Shaquille O’Neal

STINSON CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C.

Gillette Heat played in tournament in Scotts Bluff, NE The Gillette Heat played a tournament in Scotts Bluff, NE. The first game, on Saturday, they lost. The second game they tied, and the third game was canceled due to a lightning game.

On Sunday, they played in the “18 and under” bracket with a loss.

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Our Roots Union Pacific Overland Flyer NO. 1 robbery Near dawn on June 2, 1899, an engineer from the westbound Union Pacific Overland Flyer No. 1 fired off a telegram from Medicine Bow, Wyoming: “First Section No. 1 held up a mile west of Wilcox. Express car blown open, mail car damaged. Safe blown open; contents gone…”

Immediately following engineer W.R. Jones’ report, a dispatch was sent from the Union Pacific Railroad offices in Omaha, Nebraska, offering a “$1,000 reward for each and every one of the train robbers… dead or alive.” Later, the Pacific Express Company, whose safe was robbed, made the same offer, as did the U.S. government. There were six robbers, so at $3,000 per head, the total reward was worth $18,000.

The Union Pacific Railroad quickly sent the No. 4 — a specially outfitted train kept ready in Laramie, Wyo., containing cars for horses, equipment, food and men — to the robbery site, near Wilcox Station.

This posse train arrived at the site about 9 a.m., just seven hours after the holdup. Although the Union Pacific had its own detective force, it also brought the Burlington Railroad and the Pinkerton Detective Agency into the chase.

These professionals joined with the local posses’, one of which even employed bloodhounds. Wyoming’s Governor DeForest Richards also dispatched Company C of the state militia.

Within 24 hours, nearly 100 posse-men were out chasing the train robbers.

The June 2, 1899, Wilcox holdup would become one of the West’s most famous train robberies. The Union Pacific Overland Flyer No. 1 had two sections, each

pulled by its own locomotive. The first section was flagged down by two men with lanterns at milepost No. 609 at 2:18 that rainy Friday morning. Thinking that a small wooden bridge ahead might have washed out overnight, engineer Jones brought this first section to a screeching stop. The two men, wearing masks, boarded the locomotive and ordered Jones and the fireman, named Dietrick, to pull forward to the bridge and stop again. Dynamite, already tucked under the trestle, was ignited, and Jones was again ordered to pull ahead “and be quick about it.” When he moved too slowly for the outlaws, one of them clubbed him with a gun butt.

The train had barely cleared the bridge when the explosion came. Although the bridge was not destroyed, the bandits had prevented the train’s second section, whose headlight they had seen, from following. They then told engineer Jones to stop the first section so that the passenger cars could be uncoupled. The mail and express cars were what interested them. Following orders, Jones and Dietrick pulled ahead another two miles, where four more outlaws were waiting. Three of the robbers herded the trainmen over to the mail car and ordered clerks Robert Lawson and Burt Bruce to open up. When the clerks did not immediately comply, the door was blown with more dynamite.

Finding very little, the outlaws next ordered the express car messenger, Charles Woodcock, to open the door. He refused. Again, the thieves put a match to a couple

of sticks of dynamite and easily blew the express car open. Woodcock was badly dazed in the explosion and unable to supply the bandits with the combination to the Pacific Express Co. safe. Therefore, more dynamite was used to blow open the safe. This charge proved a bit heavy and succeeded in, not only opening the safe but also, blowing out the sides and the roof of the car.

By 4:15 a.m., the six bandits had gathered unsigned bank notes, cash, 19 scarf pins, 29 gold-plated cuff button pairs and four Elgin watches. The initial estimate claimed a total of $30,000 was taken, but in 1904, then Union Pacific Superintendent, W.L. Park, wrote that the railroad had actually lost more than $50,000, some of it in gold.

The outlaws escaped in a northerly direction, toward the Hole-in-the-Wall, a well-known outlaw enclave in the middle of Wyoming.

Once the bandits had left the scene, the trainmen limped their broken train about 12 miles into Medicine Bow, the next regular stop, where engineer Jones reported the holdup by telegram to Union Pacific officials in Omaha.

Jones’ telegram concluded: “...We were ordered to pull over bridge just west of Wilcox and after we passed the bridge the explosion occurred. Can’t tell how bad bridge was damaged. No one hurt except Jones; scalp wound, and cut on hand. Jones, Engineer.” A later telegram added that “the bent of the bridge was shattered” but it was repaired enough for trains to pass.

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June 9, 2011 - At 2:17 PM to Sage Valley Jr. High for a report of an electrical burning smell in the building. Upon arrival we informed that the smell was coming from some grinding work on the roof of the building at that the smell had traveled down the HVAC duct work. The alarm was reset and all units cleared.

- At 3:24 PM to the address of 904 Clarion Drive for a possible lightning strike in the residence.

There was no fire no damage found to the residence.

CCFD crews checked the residence with a Thermal imaging camera and did not find any evidence of any damage to the residence.

- At 5:47 PM to the 1200 block of S. Highway 59 for an EMS assist.

Battle of Lexington

By Mike Borda When a single shot rang out on April 19, 1775, the course of the world would change. America changed from being a simple colony to one of the world’s newest nations. From a fledgling group of colonies to a country that would set the pattern for the rest of the world.

That sunrise, in Lexington, Massachusetts, 700 British troops marched into the town set on securing the area and searching for hidden weapons. However, when they arrived they were met with around 80 local militiamen who had been warned the night before by Paul Revere. Led

by John Parker, himself a former soldier, the American men were still not sure what would happen as the war was still not official.

They had lined up along the sides of the road so as not to block the British path.

The British, however, did not take this path as safe.

One British officer decided to move to surround the militia to disarm them. Attempting to confuse the Americans, the British troops yelled out as they advanced and settled just across from the militia lines.

Facing each other, the tension must have been extraordinary. A British officer rode forward and demanded that the militia disperse.

Parker also told his men to leave but some, possibly unable to hear him, stayed their ground. Then, the moment happened. A shot rang out; although it is still unclear from what side it had been fired. The one consensus seems to be that the shot did not come from the troops that had met eye to eye on the field but from someone behind the main lines or off the field.

No matter the identity of

the first shooter, what happened next seems now to have been inevitable.

The British troops, without receiving orders, immediately formed a line and began firing volleys into the Americans. Trying to regain control, the British second in command, Major John Pitcairn, rode among his troops demanding them to cease firing. Meanwhile, some of the militiamen, those who had not been shot or fled, began to load and fire on the British. This prompted a bayonet charge against them leaving few of the small number of remaining men spared. On the verge of breaking all order, the British commanding officer, Colonel Francis Smith, rode from the rear of the field and with Pitcairn finally got his troops under control. They lined them up for one last victory volley into the now empty battlefield and marched on to Concord.

In all, eight Americans were killed and ten wounded. This included one slave, Prince Estabrook, who fought for the militia.

True to the rag-tag beginning of the colonial troops, they fired with a severe lack of accuracy managing to wound only one British soldier. However, they would get their revenge.

After going on to Concord, military and strategic blunders would lead the British into an ambush by American minutemen who were better trained and more battle-ready than the Lexington militiamen. After their defeat and on their march back to Boston, the troops once again had to go through Lexington. By this time, Captain Parker had reassembled his forces and they were waiting for the

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British. Noticing that Colonel Smith was by this point wounded and off his horse, the militiamen concentrated their fire on Pitcairn injuring him as well. With both the British commanding officers wounded, the soldiers lost their composure and began either surrendering or running wildly. Eventually, they would have to be rescued by reinforcements coming from Boston.

The early Americans showed that day what it would take to win their independence. The courage they displayed would continue throughout the Revolutionary War and lead us to the nation we are today.

June 10, 2011 - At 12:14 a.m. to the 200 block of West Laurel for an EMS assist.

- At 9:34 a.m. West 6th Street for an EMS assist.

- At 9:58 a.m. to 100 West 7th Street for an automatic fire alarm (AFA) activation. CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival determined that the alarm was caused by a pull station that got wet during cleaning.

- At 2:18 p.m. to the intersection of Butler Spaeth Road and 6th Street for a 2 vehicle collision. A driver of one of the involved vehicles was transported with injuries to CCMH-ER and CCFD contained fluids leaking from the vehicles.

- At 3:34 p.m. to 107 Ross Avenue, Apartment 3, for a gas smell. CCFD monitored the atmosphere inside the building and determined that it was safe and no gas was present.

- At 9:42 p.m. to 2600 PJ

Road to check on a controlled burn. Upon arrival it was determined that the burn was being conducted in accordance with local rules and regulations.

June 11, 2011 - At 11:42 AM to Ariel Ave. for an automatic fire alarm at one of the four plex units. Nothing was found upon arrival and all fire units cleared.

- At 12:49 PM to N Highway 14 16 near the Foothills Theatre for a bicycle accident with injuries.

- At 6:15 PM to Morningside Park, the Fire Department was on standby for the demolition derby.

- At 11:22 to the 800 block of E. Lincoln for a natural gas smell or unusual odor. Upon arrival crews checked both apartment buildings and their perimeters with 4 gas monitors and had normal readings.

Both buildings were re occupied.

June 12, 2011 - At 8:20 a.m. to 3610 Hoback Avenue for a smoke detector activation. CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival determined the alarm was caused by a low battery condition in the detector.

CCFD assisted the home owner with placing new batteries in the detector.

- At 2:10 p.m. to 601 Tyler Avenue for an automatic fire alarm activation. CCFD responded to the scene and determined the alarm was caused by a malfunction in the fire alarm system.

- At 5:00 p.m. to a tree on fire in the area of mile marker 99 on Interstate 90. CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival found a single tree on fire about ½ mile from the interstate. Crews hiked into

the fire and extinguished in approximately 1 hour. The cause of the fire was determined to be lightning.

- At 6:38 p.m. to 2707 Ironwood Street for an automatic fire alarm activation. CCFD responded to the scene and determined the cause of the alarm was smoke from an outdoor Bar-B-Q. - At 10:50 p.m. to Running W Drive for an EMS assist.

- At 11:48 p.m. to LeDoux Avenue for an EMS assist.

June 13, 2011 - At 7:08 AM to 3005 Oakcrest Drive (Pronghorn School) for a fire alarm. Dust had activated a smoke detector in an air duct.

- At 8:43 AM to the address of 601 Tyler Avenue; Birchwood Apartments, for a reported fire alarm activation. This was a false alarm due to a mechanical malfunction in the alarm system. There was no fire.

- At 11:26 AM to the 500 block of West 6th Street for a possible vehicle fire. It was found to be a smoking exhaust system from a diesel truck. There was no fire.

- At 11:47 AM to the area of the 100 Block of West 7th Street for a medical assist.

- At 4:06 PM to the 1600 block of Palomino Road for a medical assist.

- At 5:04 PM to 1504 East Highway 14-16 for an oil spill on the Highway. An automobile hit a metal part that was in the roadway and punctured its oil pan.

Firefighters applied floor dry to the spilled motor oil.

- At 6:09 PM to mile marker 38 on Highway 50 for a report of a vehicle rollover. Firefighters assisted EMS in backboarding and loading the driver into the ambulance.

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- Ronald Reagan

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

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Garage/Yard Sales & Announcements Sleepy Hollow Days BIG yard sale.

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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 307-6701209 if you are interested.

Toys (ATV’s, Boats, etc.)

Boat for Sale with trailer. Needs work.

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2006 Cabella’s “Lowes Sun Cruizer” 20 ft. Pontoon 95 HP Mercury Outboard Motor (less than 50 hrs). Good Condition. Call 680-2982 or 696-7512.

Campers & Motor Homes

Stock pipes for Sportster. 500mi.

Stock pices for Dyna Wide Glide. 1997 32ft. Class A Motor Home.

1500mi. Email baxtersmom62@ Sleeps 6, Only 31,000 Miles. Asking gmail.com for info. $17,000. Call (307) 660-7520.

Sporting Goods Like new Horizon Elliptical. $300 obo. Call 299-7058 for more info.

Large Private RV/Camper Lot for rent.

Big yard, trees. All utilities available. $400 per month, $400 deposit. 1 year lease. Call (307) 660-1007.

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Small washer. Needs new belt, $25.

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FOUND: one large trampoline. Currently located at 5350B M&M circle.

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Wanted to Buy I Buy Militaria. Swords, uniforms, bayonets, medals, guns/parts, field gear. 682-7864 Newspaper vending machines. Contact us at: CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com