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Highway 59 Alternate Route Considered

Colter Fuller jumps for a ball to hold a Cody player on 3rd base (above). The three Gillette Energy baseball teams hosted The Gillette Energy Senior Babe Ruth Tournament last weekend at the Babe Ruth ﬁelds at Bicentennial Park. Catcher Noah Jones (right) looks a runner back to 3rd base. Photos by Clint Burton

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The correct name on the grad picture last week should be Valedictorian Harrison Simmons. Last week’s front page featured pictures of the 2014 graduation ceremonies for CCHS in which the class Valedictorian, Harrison Simmons, was misidentiﬁed. We apologize for this mistake.

t last Tuesday’s meeting County Commissioners met with Wyoming Department of Transportation (WyDOT) District 3 Engineer, Mark Gillett, and Chief Engineer Del McOmie to discuss upcoming WyDOT construction in the Gillette area. After a slide presentation given by Gillett, the topic quickly changed to finding a way to keep two routes open to northern Campbell County. This discussion was prompted by a recent proposal from Alpha Coal to permanently close a three-mile section of north Highway 59 and re-route all traffic over to Highway 14-16. That proposal has recently come under fire from residents in northern Campbell County as well as others. Representative Troy Mader (R), who represents House District 52 that encompasses all of northern Campbell County, took the message from his constituents to WyDOT officials while County Commissioners Matt Avery and Mick Shober brought said concerns to their fellow commissioners. Such efforts paid off as District Engineer Mark Gillett told the Commissioners, “We heard loud and clear from the comments that Alpha Coal’s proposal was unacceptable in that it closes one of the two main routes north of Gillette.” WyDOT officials, along with the Commissioners, are looking at alternative routes to keep two access routes open to northern Campbell County. Two such routes have been proposed. One alternative would move Highway 59 to the east of its present location so coal could be mined under the present road. Then the highway would be moved back to it present location. The second alternative would route Highway 59 from Mile Marker 124 (east of Dry Fork Power Station) southeast to connect up with Garner Lake Road. Public comment will be solicited as soon as an alternative route is selected.

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Board Chooses Next Wyoming Business Council CEO

he 15-member Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors today chose Shawn Reese, Gov. Matt Mead’s policy director, as the agency’s next chief executive ofﬁcer. Board Co-Chairman Rex Lewis said terms of Reese’s employment have yet to be negotiated. The position will pay between $120,000 and $150,000. “I am extremely excited to continue the great work the Business Council has already laid out,” Reese said following the announcement at the close of the board’s two-day, quarterly meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn in Laramie. “We have a great opportunity to continue to diversify Wyoming’s economy.” Reese worked for the Business Council from 2003-11. There he developed the Business Ready Community Program and oversaw the operations of the Investment Ready Communities division. In the governor’s ofﬁce, he oversees a staff of advisors and analysts serving Governor Mead on a range of issues from energy to economic development to health care. He was the lead architect of the Governor’s energy strategy, “Leading the Charge.” “Congratulations to Shawn. I will miss his presence on my staff but look forward to his work as head of the Business Council, which plays such an important role in Wyoming’s growing economy. Shawn is a strong manager who can bring

diverse interests to the table to find solutions for complex problems,” Governor Mead said. “In this past legislative session Shawn played a significant role on economic issues that will create opportunities for Wyoming. He will be a valuable addition to my Cabinet.” Reese has helped develop energy plans and policies with the Western Governors’ Association and the Republican Governors Public Policy Committee. He serves on the staff advisory council of the Western Governors’ Association. He also is the staff chairman of the multistate Greater Sage-grouse Task Force. Reese received a bachelor of science from the University of Wyoming and also performed master’s coursework in planning at UW. Reese is a Cheyenne native. He and his wife Amiee have two children: Clara and Owen. “We went through several generations of evaluations and in the end we hit a home run,” Lewis said of the CEO selection process. “Shawn will do an excellent job.” The two other publicly named finalists for the position included: - Joan Evans, Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Director. - Hal Herron, a private businessman from Riverton. Lewis previously said the five-member selection committee

received 38 applications for the job. The committee held three rounds of meetings prior to naming the finalists. The three finalists met with and answered questions from Business Council staff on Tuesday in Cheyenne, then were publicly interviewed by the full board on Wednesday in Laramie. The selection committee included Lewis, former board Co-Chairman Nathan Bekke of Casper and current board members Mike Wandler of Gillette, Lynne Michelena of Buffalo and Jim Espy of Savery. Former Business Council CEO Bob Jensen served as an advisor to the committee. Jensen resigned on March 28 and is now working in private business. Business Council Chief Operating Officer Mark Willis has served as interim CEO since March 31. “I’d like to thank all of the candidates, they were impressive,” Lewis said. “And I want to thank the subcommittee and thank our chief financial officer, Diane Joyce, for her excellent work during this process. We couldn’t have done it without her.”

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Destruction of Property (May 26) Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a destruction of property that occurred at 3261 S. 4J Rd.(Westwood School) during the evening hours of 05-26-2014. Unknown suspect(s) entered the new construction through an unsecured doorway and broke tools, knocked holes in drywall, spray-painted various items, and pulled out a unknown amount of cat5 (ethernet) wire from the underside of the building. The damages are estimated at approximately $45,000. If you have information that can solve this or any other crime please call Crime Stoppers at 686-0400. You can remain anonymous and may earn up to $1,000 in reward.

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“Ranch Dogs Engagement Make Pretty Good Buddies!” ollowing hot on the heels of his ﬁrst book in the acclaimed “Roadie The Ranch Dog” children’s book series, Scott Haynes announces the release of “Roadie The Ranch Dog” Book Two, “Why Ranch Dogs Make Pretty Good Buddies!” Book two, ﬁnds our favorite ranch dog roaming around the ranch, doing chores, and enjoying the everyday hustle and bustle of farm and ranch life. But, this time, Roadie’s not alone… Author and illustrator Scott Haynes has included many new friends to help Roadie in his everyday duties. Roadie Book Two is a rhyming children’s book devoted to the love of all ranch dogs- big, and small, short and tall. Roadie’s underlying message is that ranch dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and we love them all. You may even see your dog in the pages! Brightly colored, with wonderful illustrations, Roadie The Ranch Dog Book Two, is sure to keep you and your little one entertained for years to come. Scott Haynes has been a contract artist for Leanin’ Tree Greeting Cards, and has been commissioned by Western Horseman Magazine. “Growing up in northern Montana, I don’t recall reading any children’s books that really spoke to me as a rural kid. Hank The Cowdog is a wonderful series for children to read, however, my books have a heavy focus on getting children interested in art, and the rhyming helps younger children with reading development,” Haynes said of his series. He was raised on a farm and ranch operation in Saco, Montana. Growing up on Montana’s Hi-Line, gave Haynes plenty of “ammo” for his cartoons. “A lot of my humor comes from the people I grew up around, and there was always a dog or two in the way,” he explained.

JOANNA FERGUSON - CHAD FLETCHER

Joanna Ferguson of Vidor, Texas is engaged to Marry Chad Fletcher of Vidor, Texas. The couple are planning at June 28, 2014 wedding at the Infant of Jesus Catholic Church in Lumberton, Texas. Joanna is a 2003 graduate of Campbell County High school and is an High School Athletic Trainer in Texas. She is the daughter of Coleen and John Ferguson of Gillette, Wyoming. Chad is a CokeCola Representative in Vidor, Texas. He is the son of Michael and Patti Fletcher of Vidor, Texas.

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City’s Revised Solid Waste Schedule Goes into Effect August 4th The solid waste (trash) pick up days have not changed in many, many years, and as new subdivisions were added, the Solid Waste Division added those subdivisions to the day of the week that had the lightest schedule - which was easy to schedule, but not necessarily the most effective mechanism to determine when the best day a subdivision’s trash, recycling and yard waste should get picked up. This has led to an unbalanced schedule with some days having substantially more customers than others and widely scattered routes. The City of Gillette’s Solid Waste Division releases the revised Solid Waste schedule that goes into effect August 4, 2014 and will improve the efﬁciency of

the City’s trash, recycling and yard waste curbside programs. However, this may mean a change in your trash pickup day, and the City of Gillette asks for your patience during this transition. KEEP IN MIND, these changes will not go into effect until Monday, August 4th. So until then, continue to put out your trash, recycling, and yard waste the same as you always have. ALSO, this does not mean your solid waste rates are going up. Council reviews rates each year in the Spring and Solid Waste rates were not increased this year. Mondays: Anderson, Antelope Mobile Home Park, Ash Meadows, Bicentennial Mobile Home Park, Bittercreek, Collins Heights, Heritage Village, Lakeland

Hills, Lexus Mobile Home Park, Meadow Hills, Northland Village, Powder River Mobile Home Park, Prairie Rose, Rainbow, Tarver, and Westside Mobile Home Park Tuesdays: Copper Ridge, Crestﬁeld, Doud, Foothills, Foothills Mobile Home Park, Hidden Valley, Highland Estates, Iron Horse, Jayhawker, Patriot Estates, Rimrock, Western Sky, Westview Mobile Home Park, and Westover Hills Wednesdays: 4-J, Castle Heights, Pronghorn Ranch, RC Ranch, Sage Bluffs, Sage Valley, South Park, Sutherland, Upper Sage Valley, Valley View, and Westridge Thursdays: 1st Street to I-90, Chara Hills, Country Club, E-Z Street, Gurley to Wagensen Avenue, Indian

Hills, Killarney, Providence Crossing, Rolling Hills, Saunders, Sierra Glen, and Sierra Mobile Home Park Fridays: Arley Acres, College Park, Fox Park, Garner Lake Village, Highview Mobile Home Park, Legacy Ridge, Moon Meadows, Moon Shadow, Remington Estates, Sawgrass, Sunburst, Western Way, and Wrangler Estates

10 Reasons to Advertise 1. Advertise to Reach New Customers. Your market changes constantly. New families in the area mean new customers to reach. People earn more money, which means changes in lifestyles and buying habits. The shopper who wouldn’t consider your business a few years ago may be a prime customer now. Remember...20% of families will move this year, 5 million people will be married and 4 million babies will be born*. 2. Advertise continuously. Consumers don’t have the loyalty they once did. You must advertise to keep pace with your competition. The National Retail Merchants Association states: “Mobility and non-loyalty are rampant. Businesses must promote to get former customers to return and to seek new ones. 3. Advertise to Remain With Shoppers Through the Buying Process. 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 O Over a Long Period. Advertising gives you a long-term advantage over competitors who cut back or cancel advertising. A veyear survey of more than 3,000 companies found...Advertisers who maintain or expand advertising over a ve-year period see their sales increase an average of 100%. Companies, which cut advertising, averaged sales decreases of 45%.

6. Advertise to Generate Trac. Continuous trac to your business is the rst 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. 7. Advertise to Make More Sales. Advertising works! Businesses that succeed are usually strong, steady advertisers. Look around. You’ll nd the most aggressive and consistent advertisers in your market are the most successful. 8. Advertise Because There is Always Business to Generate. Your doors are open. Sta are on the payroll. Even the slowest days produce sales. As long as you’re in business, you’ve got overhead to meet and new people to reach. Advertising can generate customers now...and in the future. 9. Advertise to Keep a Healthy Positive Image. In a competitive market, rumors and bad news travel fast. Advertising corrects misleading gossip, punctures “overstated” bad news. Advertising that is vigorous and positive can bring shoppers into the marketplace, regardless of the economy. 10. Advertise to Maintain Employee Morale. 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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Hope’s Haven Dear Readers, Welcome to “Hope’s Haven”. Hope: to believe, desire, or trust. Haven: any place of shelter and safety; refuge. “Hope’s Haven” is a column that will be ﬁlled with life testimonies from real people just like you. God’s grace, mercy and love will weave through each testimony that is printed in this column. The text of the articles submitted will be left in the writer’s original verbiage (we will spell check and do minimal grammar correction). If you would like to share the good news of how God’s grace has blessed your life please send your testimony to: praiseGod@CampbellCountyObserver.com

Psalm 136

“His mercy (or, love) endures forever” Psalm 136:1 Psalm 136 is quite remarkable for at least two reasons. Firstly, some names or titles of God occur in it three times and we are told that we should thank Him, because He is good. He is the ‘LORD’, this is His mighty covenant name (it is spelt YHWH in the original Hebrew but actually it is unpronounceable). He is also called ‘God of gods’. Not that there are, or ever have been, any other gods, but even if there were, He would be God above all of them. And lastly He is ‘LORD of lords’. There is His covenant name again, and this time the Psalm tells us He is way above even all the lords of this earth. Secondly, the Psalm says “His mercy (or ‘love’ in the New International Version) endures forever”. In fact the Psalm repeats this phrase twenty six times. Why would it do that? Well, for the simple reason that; His mercy, or love, endures forever. And He wants you to know that. In times of doubt, in times of trouble, sorrow, disappointment, struggle, grief, pain, loneliness, remember “His mercy, or love, endures forever” He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5), and no-one, can take you from the care and protection of His hand (John 10:28 and 29). The LORD, the God of gods, the LORD of lords, promises this to you.

Living Rock Church “Life of the Rock” 670-1518 1001 S. Douglas Hwy Bld B Sun. Service 9am & 10:45am Open Door Church 685-3337 111 E 2nd St Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 10am Wed. Worship 6:30pm www.gillette-church.com Grace Bible Church 686-1516 4000 Collins E Rd Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:00 Worship 10:00am Evening Service 6:00 PM Seventh-day Adventist Church 682-8465 901 Apricot St Gillette, WY Sabbath School: 09:30A Worship Service: 11:00A Vineyard Christian Fellowship 686-2485 585 Westside Dr Gillette, WY 9 am - Men’s Study/Fellowship, 10 am - Vineyard Cafe Opens (Coffees/ Pastries), 10:30 am - Worship and the Word, 6 pm - Various Activities First Baptist Church 682-4816 501 S Gillette Ave Gillette, WY Sun. 10:45am Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30am Mike Morrison Ministries 685-2272 2 W McKenzie Rd, 82716 Gillette, WY Tuesday night Bible Study 7:00 - 9:00 Saturday Night 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Family Life Church 687-1083 480 State Highway 50 Gillette, WY Sun. 9am

Its’s all a question of balance...

Just down the road from where I live there is a paved area in front of a hardware shop where a group of local youngsters gather in the evenings to work out on their skateboards. Clearly, for them it is a lot of fun as they are put through their paces by skilfully leaping, jumping, twisting, twirling and hovering on their boards as if to defy gravity. And yet in all of this, there is an element of seriousness. The goal appears to be for each of them to perform on a skateboard with apparent effortless ease. Every manoeuvre is patiently repeated again and again until it is mastered. It takes time, practice, skill and balance. Which reminds me of the Christian life. It too is neither simple nor easy. The gate is narrow, the path is difﬁcult (Mt 7:14), the enemy will be close by (1 Pet 5:8, 9) and the battle will be hard (1 Cor 16:13). To be a disciple of Jesus requires patience (James 5:8), practice (Mt 7:24), and a deﬁnite skill to maintain a healthy balance between faith and works, prayer and action, family and employment, service and rest. May the Lord give us the wisdom that this requires (I Kings 4:29). Blessings, Graham Kissack from Accrington UK

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 682-4296 804 Emerson Gillette, WY 10am Sunday

Gillette Christian Center 686-6680 6201 Swanson Rd Gillette, WY Sun. 7am Men’s Bible Study 9:30 Coffee Café Sun. Worship 10am 11:15am

Jesus Christ of LDS 555 Wright Blvd. Wright, WY 9am Sun. Worship

Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran 686-4080 1010 W Beaver Dr Gillette, WY Service 9am

First United Methodist Church 686-7339 2000 W Lakeway Rd Gillette, WY Sun. Contemplative Service 8am Sun. Blended Service 9:15-10:15 Sunday School 10:30

Antelope Valley Baptist Church 682-1602 2801 Antler Rd Gillette, WY First Assembly Of God-family 682-3308 601 Carey Ave Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:30 Sun. Worship 8am, 10:30am 6pm

Westside Baptist Church 682-3505 604 W 10th St Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 8am Sunday School 9:30 Sun. Worship 10:45 Hispanic Service 6pm

St Matthew’s Catholic Church 682-3319 1000 Butler Spaeth Rd Gillette, WY Sat 5:00pm Sun 9:00am & 11:00am Sun 5:00pm Spanish Mass

Central Baptist Church 682-2543 1170 Country Club Rd Gillette, WY Sun 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study 9:30 Worship Service 10:00am 11:15am

Emanuel Southern Baptist Church 686-4132 1851 Chara Ave Gillette, WY

New Life Wesleyan Church 682-5642 1000 Comanche Ave Gillette, WY Sun. 9:15 & 10:45

High Plain Community Church 685-0044 3101 W Lakeway Rd Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 9am and 11am 7pm. Wed. Worship

Church Of Christ 682-2528 1204 T-7 Ln Gillette, WY Sun. Bible Study 9am Sun. Worship 10am & 6pm

Trinity Lutheran Church 682-4886 1001 E 9th St Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:15am Sun. 8am and 10:30am

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 682-9779 600 Longmont St Gillette, WY Sun. School 10am Worship 11am 6PM

Jericho Baptist Church 686-5626 211 S Brooks Ave Gillette, WY 10am Sun. School 11am Sun. Worship 6pm Sun. Worship 7pm Wed. Worship

Christian Church 682-3316 100 E Flying Circle Dr Gillette, WY Sun 10:30am First Presbyterian Church 682-7264 511 Carey Ave Gillette, WY Sun. Sun. 10am Wed 6pm Adult Bible Study & P-K – 7th, 8th – 12th 6:30pm Prairie Wind Unitarian Universalists 686-4812 10am 2nd & 4th Sun at Lakeway Learning Center

Roadway Alliance Church 687-7738 811 Hemlock Ave Gillette, WY Sun. Service: 10:15 am

First Church Of The Nazarene 682-2562 3010 W 4J Rd Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:30am Worship: Sun. 10:45am Wed. Bible Study 6:30

Jesus Christ of LDS 2903 Aqllen Avel Gillette, WY 9am Sun. Worship 11am Sun. Worship Jesus Christ of LDS 1500 O’Hera Gillette, WY 9am Sun. Worship 11am Sun. Worship Westside Baptist Church 682-3505 604 W 10th St Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 8am & 10:45 Sun. School 9:30 Bible Study 6:00pm Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church 687-0074 1612 E Us Highway 14-16 Gillette, WY 82716 Sun. 10 to 11:30 Wed. 7pm to 8:30 pm Calvary Community Church 682-9553 631 N Commercial Dr Gillette, WY 82716 Sunday School 9:15 10:30 Worship 6:00pm Foundations Class Faith Community Church 682-7333 177 American Rd Gillette, WY 82716 Sunday School 9:45am Service 10:45am Wed Evening Study 7pm Wright Baptist Church 464-0464 225 Ranchero Dr Wright, WY 82732 Sun 9:30am Bible Study 10:45am Worship Service 6:00pm Evening Prayer & Discipleship St Francis on-the-Prairie 464-0028 357 Willowcreek Dr. Wright, WY 82732 Sun. 10am Wed. 5:30 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 682-3319 624 Wright Blvd Wright, WY 82732 Sun 5:30pm

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Historic Exchange Program Seeks Loving Host Families orld Heritage Student Exchange Programs is now looking for American families to host high school students from Eurasia. All these exceptional students have received scholarshipsthrough the U.S. State Department sponsored Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) Program and will spend an academic year in the U.S. This historic program seeks to foster democracy and values inherent in a free market economy. Your support of these students and this program reinforces the United States’ commitment to education and opportunity throughout the world. World Heritage is currently seeking host families for these well-qualiﬁed,

bright, motivated and wellscreened students coming from Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan. By living with local host families and attending local high schools, FLEX scholarship students acquire an understanding of American values and build on leadership skills. From the beginning of this program, FLEX scholarship students’ work together after returning home to share what they have learned while in America and are making a signiﬁcant difference in their home countries! To become a host family or ﬁnd out more about World Heritage and the prestigious FLEX Program,

please contact local Area Representative Courtney Wade, at (720)-209-1145 or(866)-939-4111, via email at Courtney@World-Heritage.org or visit www.whhosts.com. World Heritage looks forward to welcoming you to the ranks of host families nationwide contributing to world peace and understanding through student exchange programs. World Heritage (formerly spanish heritage) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, publicbenefit organization. World heritage is officially designated as an exchange visitor program by the united states department of state and is fully listed with the council of standards on international educational travel (csiet)

First Lady Donates Books to Children

First Lady Carol Mead is a Reading Ambassador for the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge. This is a continuing venture with Scholastic, Inc. The Scholastic Reading Challenge is a free online program encouragingchildren to read over the summer and giving them a chance to set a new world record for summer reading. The First Lady wants to reinforce the importance of reading for all children in Wyoming. “Reading over the summer is key to avoiding learning loss over the school break,” First Lady Mead said. “I am delighted to serve as a Reading Ambassador for the Scholastic Summer Reading Chal-

lenge again this year. It is a pleasure to provide children new books to read over the summer to enjoy and keep their skills sharp.” This is the fourth year Mrs. Mead has served as a Reading Ambassador. She has donated 2000 books to students across Wyoming. This year the First Lady donated 500 books to several groups - the Boys and Girls Club, STRIDE Learning Center, as well as the Cheyenne and Rock Springs Eat. Read. Grow. organizations. Wyoming students logged 123,616 minutes in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge in 2013. Students at Pronghorn Elementary School in

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Gillette earned the number one spot for Wyoming logging 62,308 minutes. Students across the globe logged 176 million minutes in 2013 – a world record. Teachers and parents can register children for the free Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge program by visitingwww.scholastic.com/summer. From May 5 through September 5, 2014, kids can log their reading minutes, earn virtual rewards and help set a new reading world record. The site also offers free resources for parents and teachers including booklists, expert advice and a free Scholastic Reading Timer mobile app to log reading minutes on-the-go.

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Thanks to Teams for Protecting Saratoga Governor Matt Mead and the Mayor of Saratoga expressed their appreciation for the hard work of volunteers, local officials, Wyoming National Guard troops, the Smokebusters and Homeland Security in protecting Saratoga and other areas in Carbon and Albany Counties. The North Platte River neared record levels during the last week, but the efforts to get ahead of the water were successful and water levels are now starting to recede. “We are very pleased and thankful for the assistance from the Governor’s office and the response from the volunteers, Wyoming National Guard, Smokebusters, and Homeland Security,” Saratoga Mayor John Zeiger said. “Saratoga and Carbon County are in a better place because of their help. Our residents directly benefited from the advanced planning, teamwork and hard work.” Governor Matt Mead spoke with Mayor Zeiger on a regular basis over the last week. “We saw near record levels in the North Platte through Saratoga. Mayor Zeiger and other local officials provided great leadership. We built up impressive sandbag barriers to protect people, homes and businesses. Men and women from across the state – from volunteers to the National Guard – came in to help. I thank all of them. They made a difference,” Governor Mead said. “We will remain vigilant in Carbon County and in other parts of the state that are at risk for flooding.” In total these teams filled and placed

more than 80,000 sandbags in Carbon County and placed sandbags in other parts of the state, including Albany, Big Horn, Fremont and Washakie Counties. Four of the five Wyoming National Guard rapid response teams have demobilized. One team and Wyoming Office of Homeland Security personnel will remain in Saratoga to monitor conditions through at least tonight. “The partnership among our Guard members, state agencies and volunteers is remarkable. We are pleased to be part of it,” Major General Luke Reiner, Wyoming’s Adjutant General said. “Although we are sending Guard personnel home, we remain vigilant and ready to respond in Saratoga or elsewhere in Wyoming.” The Wyoming National Guard and Wyoming Office of Homeland Security still have assessment teams working with local cities and counties in other parts of Wyoming. “The initial planning efforts from the communities and Governor Mead’s proactive strategy put us ahead in flood fighting efforts and ensured that we were in the right place – at the right time,” Wyoming Office of Homeland Security Director Guy Cameron said. “Placing assets and personnel in position early made an enormous difference in the outcome. We continue to monitor stream gauges during this runoff period. Teams will continue to observe water levels and respond to any flood threats.”

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WalletHub Study: Wyoming Auto Premiums Vary by 114% Based on Credit ith car-buying season hitting full gear, the personal finance social network WalletHub today followed-up on its analysis of how auto insurance premiums vary by car type with an in-depth examination of the connection between our credit scores and the amount we pay in insurance premiums. More specifically, WalletHub obtained quotes from five of the largest auto insurance providers in the country for two hypothetical consumers who are identical save for the fact that one has excellent credit while the other has no credit. This enabled us to isolate for the role of credit data in insurance pricing and led to the following insights into the

current market. • Car insurance premiums in Wyoming can fluctuate by around 114% based on credit score. • Allstate appears to be the company that relies on credit data the most, with the WalletHub Scenario revealing a 116% fluctuation in premiums between a consumer with excellent credit and a consumer with bad credit. State Farm seems to rely on credit data the least, displaying a 45% premium fluctuation. • Credit data has the least impact on insurance premiums in Vermont (18% fluctuation) and the greatest impact in the District of Columbia (126% fluctuation). • In the average state, there is a

65% differential between the cost of car insurance premiums for a person with an excellent credit score and a person with no credit history. • Progressive is the most transparent carrier about both the use of credit data in quote generation and the source of that credit data, scoring the maximum 10 points in this category. In contrast, Liberty Mutual – the lowest scoring provider – obtained a score of only 4.5. For the full report and to see how credit data affects insurance premiums in your state, please visit:http:// wallethub.com/edu/car-insurance-bycredit-score-report/4343/

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Boaters Who Get AIS Ispections Eligible to Win This year, boaters who have their watercraft inspected for aquatic invasive species by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) will be eligible to enter a raffle. Prizes, which are fully funded by sponsors, include a PAC 1400 Pro Series Pontoon Boat (more than a $5,500 value), a guided walleye or trout float fishing trip, two nights stay for up to twelve people at the Tensleep Nature Preserve, or a Vortex Diamondback 20-60x80 Angled Spotting Scope. Lead sponsor, The Nature Conservancy Wyoming, as well as Two Dogs Guide Service, Vortex Optics, and Bass Pro Shop, have partnered with the WGFD to thank boaters for completing boat inspections and preventing the spread of invasive species into Wyoming waters. Boaters will be provided a raffle entry each time their boat is inspected at a WGFD check station. Prize winners will be randomly selected on November 30. “Invasive species are one of the most serious threats to natural aquatic ecosystems,” said Andrea Erickson Quiroz, State Director for The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming. “Boaters are the front lines of defense in keeping invasive species out of Wyoming. The Nature Conservancy is supporting the raffle to recognize the contributions of boaters to maintaining Wyoming’s world class fisheries by having their boats inspected.” Zebra and quagga mussels represent two species of great concern. Both species remove substantial amounts of food and nutrients from the water, competing with fish. Both species colonize rapidly on hard surfaces. These mussels become so abundant that they clog pipes and screens and reduce pumping capacity for power plants, water treatment facilities and irrigation systems, resulting in serious financial loss. Annually, these mussels cause about $1 billion in damages to

water infrastructure and related industries in the U.S. Zebra and quagga mussels have been detected in neighboring states including Colorado, Nebraska and Utah. Once established, removing zebra and aquatic mussels from aquatic systems is nearly impossible, and treatment options are limited. The most effective conservation measure is prevention. Any watercraft transported into Wyoming from March 1 through November 30 are required to undergo a mandatory inspectionprior to launching. (Year-round, any watercraft that has been in waters infested with zebra or quagga mussels during the previous 30 days must be inspected prior to launching.) Boaters may get inspected at check stations at ports of entry, border locations, boat ramps and WGFD offices. In addition almost all watercraft are required to have an AIS decal prior to launching. AIS decals can be purchased at license agents, online, using an electronic device (smart phone, tablet), or at Game and Fish regional offices. When purchased at agents or online, the boater receives a receipt that the decal has been purchased which can then be shown to inspectors and Game and Fish officers until the actual decal is received in the mail. Decal fees for motorized watercraft are $10 for residents and $30 for nonresidents. Fees for nonmotorized watercraft are $5 resident and $15 nonresident. Non-motorized inflatable watercraft 10-feet in length or less are exempt from the AIS decal requirement. “Ensuring the high quality of fishing and recreation in Wyoming is dependent upon cooperation,” said Beth Bear, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator. “The AIS Boater Appreciation Raffle is an excellent example of teamwork between boaters, agencies, non-governmental organizations, and outdoor retailers to address a critical resource issue.”

For the next four weeks, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., you may notice Water Guy crews working at fire hydrants and see water running down the street. Your first thought may be that we are ignoring our own philosophy of conserving water. Normally in the spring, we flush water lines through the use of fire hydrants, which is an important preventive maintenance activity. Although it may appear to waste water, the process is part of a routine maintenance program necessary to maintain the integrity of the water system allowing us to continue to deliver the highest quality water possible to our customers. If you have any questions or concerns please visit our website: www. WaterGuyWyoming.com or just call our office at 307-299-3544.

Nonprofit FLASH Offers Flood Cleanup Tips In response to heavy rain this weekend that caused flooding in the area, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH)® offers the following flood cleanup tips for families. After the Flood: Structural Considerations 1. Check for building stability before entry - sticking doors at the top may indicate a ceiling at risk of collapse. 2. Check foundation for any loose or missing blocks, bricks, stones or mortar. 3. Assess stability of plaster and drywall - any bulging or swelling ceilings indicate damage that should be removed. Press upward on drywall ceilings. If nail heads appear, drywall will need to be re-nailed but can be saved. 4. To prevent warping of wooden doors, remove and disinfect all knobs and hardware, and lay flat and allow to air dry completely. 5. Remove wet drywall and insulation well above the high water mark. After the Flood: Insurance Tips 6. Take extensive photos and video for insurance claims. Only flood insurance typically covers damage from floods. 7. Remove damaged items from the home. If you need evidence of damage, save swatches (carpet, curtains, etc.) for your insurance adjuster. After the Flood: Mold & General Clean Up 8. Wash and disinfect all surfaces, including cupboard interiors with a solution of 1/2 cup bleach to two gallons of water. Remove sliding doors and windows before cleaning and disinfect the sliders and the tracks. 9. Clean and disinfect concrete surfaces using a mixture of TSP (trisodium phosphate) and water. Mix according to

manufacturer’s directions and apply to entire surface. 10. Liquid cleaners can remove mud, silt and greasy deposits. Liquid detergents work on washable textiles. Use diluted bleach if item is safe for bleach. 11. The National Archives has information on how to clean up your family treasures. Although it may be difﬁcult to throw certain items away, especially those with sentimental value, experts recommend that if you can’t clean it, you should dispose of it, especially if it has come into contact with water that may contain sewage.

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After the Flood: Home air quality considerations and mold prevention

12. Clean and disinfect heating, air conditioning and ventilation ducts before use to avoid spread of airborne germs and mold spores. 13. Use fans and allow in sunlight to dry out interior spaces. 14. To avoid growth of microorganisms, household items should be dried completely before they are brought back in the house. Although the drying process can take a long time, homeowners should be patient because it is necessary to keep a home’s air quality healthy. Some household items may take longer than others to dry, such as upholstered furniture and carpets. 15. Remove wallpaper and coverings that came into contact with floodwaters. Don’t repaint or repair until drying is complete and humidity levels in the home have dropped. For more information on protecting your home from flooding, visit www.flash.org or www.protect-your-home.org.

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Campbell County Observer

June 6 - 13, 2014

Summer Branding:

The Season of Fire and Iron By Elizabeth Richards

s the hot sun bakes the land and the green of the plains becomes a carpet of emerald and golden lace, as the skies clear to crystal blue and the clouds become mere wisps of cotton after the fierce storms of spring, thus comes the time for branding, a time when the calves born before the long winter come of age for their turn on the grassy expanses. Surely as the rust red vines of barbed wire, placed so long ago, twines it’s way throughout the heart of Wyoming, the past becomes our future. The iron in our blood becomes the steel in our hands and the woven cords of reins. The air is alight with the scent of smoke and dust, the taste of earth fills the mouth and grits between the teeth as great horses chomp at their bits and stamp the ground. Families from all over gather round in caravans as one by one they reach their destination, the branding grounds. Young and old, they work as one, setting the smokers for hungry workers and readying the fences and horse tack. The thunder of hoof beats becomes the baying of the herd. Riders on horseback, clad in leather, swing loops of rope and call to each other as they move the calves away from their mothers and into a large pen. The flames are lit, the fields made ready for the work ahead. The sun stands vigil as the dust rises and men on horseback lasso the hind legs of the yelping calves, dragging them to the workers, the muscles of the horses taut and bulging as they pull. Rocks shudder under the hooves of powerful beasts at the heel of men in a coordinated effort that has seen many generations of use throughout the ages. Wind scarred earth takes on the tang of hot iron and burning hair, the breeze becomes the taste of sweat and the fields are the hands of family. For many years, since the very beginning of the great cattle country that is Wyoming, men and women have worked together to see their herds properly cared for and watched over. The event, though sometimes private among families, has been the staple of generations of farmhands and ranchers. It is a

time of tradition steeped in hard work and muscle; the very things that Wyoming itself was founded on. Ranchers operate in teams, one group rides on horseback and captures the calves, and the others tend to the branding. The calves are separated from their mothers, both of which are quite vocal in their complaints, and they are roped by the riders and brought out to the branding group. This is where the work gets difficult, roping requires no small amount of skill for certain, but having been privileged enough to participate in the branding, I can say with certainty that holding onto a kicking calf is no easy task. Once the calf is brought out it is pushed down onto its side and secured by several of the ranchers, they hold tight as the calf is branded. For some, this is an opportunity for learning, fathers hold steady with their sons and daughters as they see what it means to be a rancher. The calf is then given a quick shot of antibiotics and vaccines by another set of workers, as yet another comes and applies a parasite killing gel. The males are then castrated by banding to prevent aggression and unsupervised breeding. The banding method has been seen as a more humane and far safer tactic by modern agricultural research. As the calf is then turned and released, the first thing it sees is the group of adults in their field and the little one runs to its mother. This system is important, not only as a tradition and a claim of ownership, but as an investment of money and responsibility. The treatment prevents diseases that could wipe out entire herds and destroys parasites that would taint the meat or milk product. It ensures not only the cow’s health but also makes certain that, no matter where the little ones roam, they will always have a home. It is hard, dirty work that leaves a good coat of dust and grime, it is work that feels like work and there is great pride in such things. Whole generations of ranching families have come and gone throughout these events, learning what hard work means and what caked on dirt feels like. It feels like freedom.

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Construction Updates

Highway 14/16 at the Gillette Avenue Intersection will be closed beginning Monday, June 2nd through Thursday, July 3rd. Traffic will be detoured around the closure via Ross Avenue to 1st Street to Carey Avenue. The alleys between 1st and 2nd Street from Warren Avenue to Kendrick Avenue will remain open for delivery access. Please do not park in alleys. Over-sized traffic should use an alternative route, such as Interstate 90 or Northern Drive. Please note that Warlow Drive is classified as an intra-city route and is not a bypass or truck route. Trucks making a delivery to local addresses may use Warlow Drive. Trucks just passing through should use Interstate 90 or Northern Drive to avoid the Highway 14/16 closure. Please plan accordingly. This does mean that 1st Street and Gillette Avenue north of 1st Street will be open June 2nd; however, Gillette Avenue south of 1st Street to 2nd Street will remain closed. Please continue to support downtown merchants. This closure is for construction activities as part of the Gillette Avenue Reconstruction project and is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.

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Obituaries

Ellen Cowen Mass of Christian Burial for Ellen Cowen was held Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Blanche Beck Memorial Chapel, located in Pioneer Manor in Gillette, Wyoming, Father Cliff Jacobson performing the ceremony. Ellen Cowen, age 87, died on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Pioneer Manor from natural causes. Ellen Cowen was born February 22, 1927 to Henry and Nettie (Horton) Raetz. She grew up in Dalzell, South Dakota and graduated from New Underwood High School. She married Donald Cowen in 1946, and they made their home in Enning, South Dakota, before moving to Rapid City, South Dakota. After Donald’s death Ellen moved to Grand Junction, Colorado and then later moved to Gillette. Ellen was on the school board in Meade County, South Dakota for many years. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and doing arts and crafts while living at the Pioneer Manor. Ellen is survived by sons, Tom (Kathy) and Jim (Pam) Cowen both from Gillette; daughters, Nancy Langford and Sue Cowen also of Gillette; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by sisters, Wanda Anders and Bernice Chord of Sturgis, South Dakota, Gloria Roberdeau of Brandon, South Dakota; brother, Bill Raetz of Matador, Texas. Ellen is preceded in death by her husband, Donald, parents, son Donnie, two grandchildren and one brother. The family asks that memorials be sent to a charity of one’s choice in Ellen’s name. Memorials and condolences can also be sent in Ellen’s name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.gillettememorialchapel.com

Kenneth R. Fields Memorial services for Kenneth R. Fields were held Monday, June 2, 2014 at Gillette Christian Center, Pastor Jim Hawkins ofﬁciating. Kenneth Ray Fields, age 35, died on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Close to Home Hospice House from cancer. Kenneth was born August 7, 1978 in Ashland, Kentucky to Joseph Grubb and Bonnie Fields. Kenneth grew up in Ashland, Kentucky. He earned his GED and later attended Gillette Community College. He married Diana Combs on July 19, 2003. Kenneth and Diana had twin daughters Myra Paige and Tynelle Renee in 2004 and moved the family to Gillette in 2007. His hobbies included riding his motorcycle, playing bass guitar, and most especially spending time with his girls and wife. He worked

as a truck driver for North Star and also installed car and home stereos. Kenneth is survived by his wife Diana; daughters, Myra and Tynelle; father Joseph Grubb; mother Bonnie Fields; brothers, Martin Grubb, Joe Grubb, Gene Schoﬁeld, and Tim Knipp; sisters, Sarah Kouns, and Christy Schoﬁeld. He is preceded in death by great-grandmother Kathleen Ross, great-grandfather Eugene Ross, grandmother Carol Fields, aunt Dorsa Fields, and uncle Felix Fields. Memorials and condolences and be sent in Kenneth’s name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.gillettememorialchapel.com

Barry Koch Funeral services for Barry Koch, will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2014 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Kenna Rose officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Barry Steven Koch, age 43, of Gillette, Wyoming died on Saturday, May 31, 2014 doing what he loved. He died riding his Harley Davidson on Hwy 14 on the way to Moorcroft. Barry Steven was born on October 1, 1970 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the son of Richard and Patricia (Anderson) Koch. In the fall of 1974 he moved with older brother Tony and parents to Gillette. He attended Hillcrest Elementary School, Twin Spruce Junior High, and Campbell County High School where he graduated in 1989. On January 27, 1989 he and Kathy Singleton welcomed the birth of their daughter Veronica Marie Koch. Shortly after, he started his college career at the University of Wyoming in fall of 1989. He transferred to Montana Tech in Butte, MT in 1990 where he played linebacker for the Ore Diggers. Barry and Nancy Sainsbury had daughter, Devan LeRae in November 1991. The next summer they married, in August 1992. He and Nancy had two more children together; Steven Anthony and Clayton Raymond. The couple later divorced. He graduated with his Bachelors of Science Degree in Mining Engineering from Montana Tech in Butte, Montana in 1993. He took his first engineering job at FMC in Kemmerer, Wyoming from 1994-1999. In 2000, he continued his engineering career with Monsanto in Soda Springs, Idaho where he worked until 2011. During his time with Monsanto, he worked on his MBA (Masters in Business of Administration) from the University of Utah and graduated in 2003. In January 2012, Barry finally came back to Gillette so he could be closer to his children. He worked for Uranium One out of Casper as the Mine Manager. Barry strived to learn all that he could about his craft of Mining Engineering. He was truly a life-long learner and was always looking for his next academic challenge. Barry was a loving Father and a proud new Grandpa. Touring the open road on his motorcycles was one of his passions. He enjoyed hunting each fall and wanted to be an avid fisherman, but

Community ated until retiring in 2007. He enjoyed many activities, including riding his motorcycle, fishing, hunting, woodworking in the shop, bowling and shooting pool. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge. Bob was survived by brother, Jerry (Audrey) Stump of White Pigeon, Michigan; sister, Barb Chandler of Union, Michigan; sons, Guy (Gayle) Shepherd of Elkhart, Indiana, Jason (Liz) Shepherd of Oakford, Illinois, and Richard (Ritchelle) Shepherd of Upton; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Close to Home Hospice House in Gillette, Wyoming, 501 S. Burma Ave, Gillette, WY 82716 or to a cancer research charity of one’s choice to aid in the fight against cancer. Memorials and condolences can also be sent in Bob’s name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.gillettememorialchapel.com

always said he couldn’t sit still long enough. He loved attending heavy metal concerts around the country; he most recently saw GunsN-Roses in Las Vegas. He traveled every opportunity he had. Watching his beloved Oakland Raiders play is something he looked forward to every football season. Most importantly, he was ecstatic to be back in Gillette where he could be closer to his children. Barry was also reunited with many of his long-time friends and the rest of his family. He anticipated every weekend that he could travel to South Dakota to watch their sporting events. Barry never met anyone that he couldn’t call a friend. He loved the 80’s with the “big hair” bands and mullets. It took us years to get him to cut his mullet. Barry’s Motto: IT WAS ALWAYS BUSINESS IN THE FRONT AND PARTY IN THE BACK. And that’s the way he lived his life. Barry is survived by his daughters, Veronica Koch, 25, of Gillette; Devan Koch, 23, of Dickenson, North Dakota; sons, Steven Koch, 18, and Clayton Koch, 16, of Buffalo, South Dakota; granddaughter Mia Bronson, 1, of Gillette; parents, Richard Koch and Patricia & Gene Bertch of Gillette; brother, Anthony (Lori) Koch; sisters, Camron (Vince) Davis and Nicole (Tony) Merchen all of Gillette; Nephews, Brandon Koch, Morgan Merchen and Baiden Luderman; maternal grandmother, Helen Rackerby of Brookings, South Dakota, and many other family members and friends; special friend Emily Yeager of Salt Lake City, Utah. Barry is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harvey and Martha Koch; maternal grandmother, Hazel Hughes; grandfather, Phillip Anderson; and uncle, Barry Anderson. Barry Koch Memorial Fund at First National Bank PO Box 3002 Gillette, WY 82717 has been set up for his children and granddaughter. Condolences may be sent in Barry’s name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming. . Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.gillettememorialchapel.com

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Robert “Bob” Shepherd, Jr. Memorial Services for G. Robert “Bob” Shepherd Jr. were held Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Upton Community Center in Upton, Wyoming. Bob Shepherd, age 65, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at Close to Home Hospice in Gillette after battling cancer the last few years. He was surrounded by family during his last days, and his passing was peaceful. Bob was born in Elkhart, Indiana on July 16, 1948 to George R. Sr. and Roetta D. (Stealy) Shepherd. He grew up in Union, Michigan and graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1966. He lived in Union and Elkhart, Indiana for a few years before moving brieﬂy to Texas, and then to Gillette. In 1976 the family made their home in Upton where Bob lived until his death. He worked for Fortin Mobile Home service from 1975 until 1986 before starting Shepherd Service, which he owned and oper-

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June 6 - 13, 2014

Wyoming to Support Students in Mammoth Hot Springs overnor Matt Mead will use the State’s emergency fund to pay the tuition of students living in Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming. Mammoth Hot Springs is inside Yellowstone National Park. Those students go to school in Gardiner, Montana. These students are Wyoming residents, but Mammoth Hot Springs is not part of a Wyoming school district. For the past several years, the National Park Service has paid Gardiner to educate these students. The United States Solicitor General notiﬁed the Park Service that the Park Service cannot pay for these students. In February, the Park Service then notiﬁed Gardiner, Montana and Wyoming. The Wyoming Attorney General and the Park County At-

torney have worked closely together and have concluded all Wyoming children have a right to an education paid for by Wyoming. “I have authorized tuition for the Mammoth Hot Springs students for the 2013-14 school year,” Governor Mead said. “All Wyoming children are entitled to a public school education. I encourage the school districts in Park County to expand their boundaries to cover these children. This is the long-term solution for Mammoth Hot Springs students.” The State of Wyoming will pay $497,722 to the school district in Gardiner, Montana. This is a slightly lower per-student amount than the school districts in Cody and Powell receive through the Wyoming funding model.

Park County School District #6 in Cody and Park County School District #1 in Powell border the part of Yellowstone National Park that is not in a Wyoming school district. Southern Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park are part of Teton County School District #1 and students in these areas receive funding from the state. Governor Mead noted the extensive research done by Office of Attorney General. “Our first obligation is to serve Wyoming’s school-age children,” Governor Mead said. “A second priority is to assure that the federal government fulfills any commitments it may have. The Attorney General’s research affirms the State of Wyoming has the responsibility to educate these students.”

BHSU Announces Dean’s List for Spring Semester The Ofﬁce of Academic Affairs at Black Hills State University has released the dean’s list for the spring of 2014 semester. A total of 734 students maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or above while taking at least 12 credit hours to be named to the list this semester. Carley Aaberg of Gillette Cameron Anderson of Gillette Paige Austin of Gillette Megan Brosa of Gillette Anna Burbank of Gillette Morgan Chavez of Gillette Jacob Coleman of Rozet Sierra Jenkins of Gillette Kendra Kaness of Gillette Jacob La Cour of Rozet Ashley Lazarus of Gillette Sinclair Lee of Gillette Anna McClure of Gillette McKenna McCreary of Gillette Lyndsey McDonald of Gillette Sara Morgan of Gillette

Jessica Mustin of Gillette Marie Norfolk of Gillette Cody Okray of Gillette Nicole Podio of Gillette Lacy Rodgers of Gillette Ramona Roll of Gillette Shelby Ryno of Gillette () Megan Schinestuhl of Gillette Sarah Souder of Gillette Blythe Stanley of Gillette Evan Strand of Gillette Founded in 1883, Black Hills State University is a master’s level University that promotes excellence in teaching and learning; supports research, creative and scholarly activities and provides service to the state, region, nation and global community. The third-largest University in South Dakota, BHSU enrolls nearly 4,500 students from each of the 66 counties in South Dakota, 44 states, and 29 different countries.

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Campbell Co. Fire Dept. May 28, 2014 - At 12:16 a.m. to 15902 North HWY 59 for an automatic fire alarm activation. CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival determined the alarm was caused by a power failure and heat from a back up generator. - At 09:24 a.m. to 1212 Turkey Track Lane for an automatic fire alarm activation. CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival determined the alarm was caused by cooking. - At 3:47 p.m. to Coal Train Rd for an EMS Assist. At 5:35 p.m. to mile marker 34 on Hwy 50 for a single vehicle rollover with injuries, firefighters assisted CCMH EMS with providing patient care. - At 9:18 p.m. to the area of 701 Stocktrail Ave. for a smoke report, firefighters searched the area with nothing found. - At 9:35 p.m. to 1930 Harvest Moon for an EMS assist. - At 10:45 p.m. to Sierra Dr. for an EMS assist. May 29, 2014 - At 10:00 a.m. to 904 E. 9th Street, lot 17 to investigate a Carbon Monoxide alarm that was going off. Resident stated she had been boiling water and had left the stove to check on her children, when she returned to the kitchen the pot had no water in it and the smoke and CO detectors going off. Fire personnel monitored the atmosphere in the home and found no carbon monoxide. - At 10:29 a.m. to 1121 S. Douglas Highway, the McCann Center for an individual who was trapped in a stalled elevator. - At 11:17 p.m. to area of Jack Smith Rd. and Hwy 51 for a reported BNSF locomotive on fire, firefighters arrived on scene and the fire was under control. - At 8:56 a.m. to South Douglas Highway for an automatic fire alarm activa-

tion. While en route to the scene CCFD personnel were cancelled due to confirmation of a false alarm. - At 9:55 a.m. to Coyote Trail Road for an automatic fire alarm activation. CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival determined the alarm was caused by testing. - At 10:57 a.m. to East 2nd Street for an EMS assist. - At 11:14 a.m. to mile marker 106 on Interstate 90 for a single vehicle accident, vehicle vs. deer, with no injuries. CCFD contained leaking engine coolant coming from the vehicle. - At 2:58 p.m. to Vivian St and 4J Road for a two vehicle accident with no injuries. CCFD contained leaking engine coolant coming from both vehicles. - At 3:27 p.m. to North Hwy 59 for an EMS assist. - At 3:51 p.m. to North Gurley Avenue for an EMS assist. - At 6:42 p.m. to the Adon Road for a single vehicle rollover crash. Upon arrival to the scene CCFD assisted with care of the injured and traffic control. May 31 , 2014 - At 1:15 a.m. to the 900 block of Country Club Rd. for an EMS assist. - At 8:14 a.m. to 1299 Raymond St. (Volunteers of America) for an automatic fire alarm. The false alarm was attributed to an improperly reset pull station from a fire drill yesterday. - At 1:05 p.m. to Interstate 90 mile marker 101 for a one vehicle accident with minor injuries. - At 3:10 p.m. to 1400 S. Garner Lake Rd. (Arbuckle Lodge) for an automatic fire alarm, the cause was determined to be heat built up in the laundry room. June 1 , 2014 - At 3:02 a.m. to Bridger St. for an EMS assist.

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BOOM or BUST By Glenn Woods

Is Campbell County Wyoming heading for another BOOM or another BUST? Well, here come those new EPA regulations that they promised us. To be clear, a regulation is a law. What we have here is the Environmental Protection Agency writing LAW. It was Congress and several Presidents that gave them that power. The EPA has been taken over by radical environmentalist with a clear agenda; they are using that lawmaking power to shut down what they see as harmful to the planet. We can go back and look (again) at their misguided attempts to ﬁght climate change (which has only been happening for four and a half billion years) another time. So let’s get back to Boom and Bust. For about a year now, I’ve been listening to folks around Campbell County talk about the coming boom times. Apparently the area is about to explode with gas and oil exploration. Don’t

get me wrong, I hope that it is true. Recently, I had an online conversation with someone who works for the City of Gillette. I am concerned with how much it will cost the city to maintain projects like The Field of Broke, once it is built. This fellow from the city assured me that everything would be ﬁne because we were heading into another boom time. I really hope that is true. But it is ﬂat-out irresponsible to rack up future spending obligations on a guess or a hope. A wise rule of money is to never spend the money until one actually has it in hand. In last week’s article, I wrote about this and cautioned that the EPA was about to slap us with more rules (laws) that would slam the brakes on any future boom times here in Campbell County. I hate to say I told you so. The new EPA edicts will shut down around 200 power plants around the nation. That means that, not only will we have to shut down

some of the power that we produce here in Gillette, but much of the coal that we produce here goes out to many of those 200 power plants across the nation. This will have a devastating effect on our local economy. I’m still pouring through the new EPA rules (laws). It will take me a while; they wrote 645 pages in complex language. What I can see so far is that what the EPA is now pushing will have an effect far beyond the coal industry. So, those of you out there who are hoping for a boom should be aware that even if you are not after coal the EPA is after YOU! Trust me when I say that I hate being a pessimist. I really am a glass half full kind of guy. But I’m also a realist. We need to be realist about what is coming our way. We need to make plans to deal with it. Here is what we need to do to ensure that the EPA will not shut down the lifeblood industries of Campbell County. 1). To the city and county

governments within the borders of Campbell County - TAKE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S ATTEMPT TO SHUT DOWN OUR INDUSTRIES SERIOUSLY! STOP LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO SPEND MONEY! The reason that I am opposed to such projects like The Field of Broke and new recreation centers is not just the cost of building, but the never ending cost of maintaining these toys. We don’t need new debt. 2). Diversify our economy. The ﬁeld location for The Field of Broke would be a perfect location for industry. A factory or distribution center would have everything they need in one location, from power and transportation, to highways and rail. Opening the ﬁeld and an industrial park would bring jobs and tax revenue to our community. Building ball parks will do nothing but cost us money.

3). To ﬁght the EPA, the BLM, the Interior Department, and so many other agencies we will need more than just a letter from our governor and the occasional Wyoming lawsuit against the Federal Government. We will need to team up with other states to take on the Federal Bullies that are determined to shut us down. We need friends. We can’t do this alone. Many communities around the nation are going through what we are going through. They have us scattered. Let’s organize. Do you see a pattern in what I am saying? Rather than spending money on projects that, in fact, do not grow our community, but simply cause us to hemorrhage money as the years go by, we should instead focus our resources on keeping those Federal Bullies out of our hair and spend our time and money attracting industry

to our area. While I agree with many that it would be nice to have more retail shopping than we currently do, I am not so interested in attracting them. They will come once they see a customer base. We will have that custumer base for them once we have more industry in the area. Do you see the ﬂaw in our current thinking? Right now we, in Campbell County, have all of our eggs in one basket and we are hoping that things pan out. Based on that hope we are spending money on projects that will do nothing more than cost us more money to maintain. Let’s spend our time and money attracting the sort of industry that will diversify our community, and spend a little time and money keeping the Feds out of our way.

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Governor: Coal is Part of Our Future Governor Matt Mead released the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal on carbon emissions from existing power plants: “The EPA has been taking a heavy-handed approach with its regulations, attempting to

interfere with state primacy over environmental programs and the coal industry. We will examine this latest proposal – all 650 pages – closely. While we hope the EPA has taken a reasonable approach, if it has not, we will take steps to ﬁght for coal. “I believe in innovation that

leads to improvements in every type of power production. Unreasonable regulations result in fewer jobs, higher electricity bills, less manufacturing and lack of improvements. “Wyoming is the leading coal producer in the nation, coal produces approximately 85%

of our power and we export electricity to many other states. We are proud of that and of the coal mines and coal miners that make that happen. Coal, clean air, water, and a robust economy are all parts of our future, as they are parts of our present. Wyoming is proof that this balance is

achievable. The federal government does not have the same track record and should follow Wyoming’s success and leadership on energy in all ways, but especially when proposing rules and regulations.”

WyLiberty Attorney Testiﬁes for Changes to Wyoming Ballot Laws Submitted by Wyoming Liberty Group and encouraged the committee to discuss the topic in the interim. “Laws just like Wyoming’s residency and payment requirements have been struck down in numerous federal courts on free speech grounds,” said Klein. “The legislature should be proactive and reform the Wyoming Election Code to comply with the First Amendment.” Klein intends to testify again tomorrow about the effect of the United States Supreme Court’s recent decision McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission on Wyoming law.

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lots of signatures from across the state. Although these hurdles arguably protect representative government, some of the state law restrictions on collecting signatures for initiatives and referenda infringe upon free speech rights.” The Wyoming Election Code requires anyone circulating petitions for ballot measures to be a Wyoming resident and prohibits paying circulators on a per-signature basis. Before the close of the 2014 Wyoming Budget Session, Klein provided the committee with a memorandum detailing the unconstitutionality of these laws

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Wyoming Liberty Group attorney Steve Klein testified before the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee today at their first meeting before the 2015 Legislative Session. Klein testified in favor of changes to the Wyoming Election Code that relate to collecting signatures for ballot petitions. “Under the Wyoming Constitution, it is very difficult for Wyomingites to vote on a law passed by the legislature—known as a referendum—or to propose a new law to be voted on during an election—known as an initiative,” said Klein. “Either requires

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The Federalist 10 The Same Subject Continued (The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection) Madison for the Independent Journal o the People of the State of New York: AMONG the numerous advantages promised by a wellconstructed Union, none deserves to be more accurately developed than its tendency to break and control the violence of faction. The friend of popular governments never finds himself so much alarmed for their character and fate, as when he contemplates their propensity to this dangerous vice. He will not fail, therefore, to set a due value on any plan which, without violating the principles to which he is attached, provides a proper cure for it. The instability, injustice, and confusion introduced into the public councils, have, in truth, been the mortal diseases under which popular governments have everywhere perished; as they continue to be the favorite and fruitful topics from which the adversaries to liberty derive their most specious declamations. The valuable improvements made by the American constitutions on the popular models, both ancient and modern, cannot certainly be too much admired; but it would be an unwarrantable partiality, to contend that they have as effectually obviated the danger on this side, as was wished and expected. Complaints are everywhere heard from our most considerate and virtuous citizens, equally the friends of public and private faith, and of public and personal liberty, that our governments are too unstable, that the public good is disregarded in the conflicts of rival parties, and that measures are too often decided, not according to the rules of justice and the rights of the minor party, but by the superior force of an interested and overbearing majority. However anxiously we may wish that these complaints had no foundation, the evidence, of known facts will not permit us to deny that they are in some degree true. It will be found, indeed, on a candid review of our situation, that some of the distresses under which we labor have been erroneously charged on the operation of our governments; but it will be found, at the same time, that other causes will not alone account for many of our heaviest misfortunes; and, particularly, for that prevailing and increasing distrust of public engagements, and alarm for private rights, which are echoed from one end of the continent to the other. These must be chiefly, if not wholly, effects of the unsteadiness and injustice with which a factious spirit has tainted our public administrations. By a faction, I understand a number of citizens, whether amounting to a majority or a minority of the whole, who are united and actuated by some common impulse of passion, or of interest, adversed to the rights of other citizens, or to the permanent and aggregate interests of the community. There are two methods of curing the mischiefs of faction: the one, by removing its causes; the other, by controlling its effects. There are again two methods of removing the causes of faction: the one, by destroying the liberty which is essential to its existence; the other, by giving to every citizen the same opinions, the same passions, and the same interests. It could never be more truly said than of the first remedy, that it was worse than the disease. Liberty is to faction what air is to fire, an aliment without which it instantly expires. But it could not be less folly to abolish liberty, which is essential to political life, because it nourishes faction, than it would be to wish the annihilation of air, which is essential to animal life, because it imparts to fire its destructive agency. The second expedient is as impracticable as the first would be unwise. As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed. As long as the connection subsists between his reason and his self-love, his opinions and his passions will have a reciprocal influence on each other; and the former will be objects to which the latter will attach themselves. The diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not less an insuperable obstacle to a uniformity of interests. The protection of these faculties is the first object of government. From the protection of different and unequal faculties of acquiring property, the possession of different degrees and kinds of property immediately results; and from the influence of these on the sentiments and views of the respective proprietors, ensues a division of the society into different interests and parties. The latent causes of faction are thus sown in the nature of man; and we see them everywhere brought into different degrees of activity, according to the different circumstances of civil society. A zeal for different opinions concerning religion, concerning government, and many other points, as well of speculation as of practice; an attachment to different leaders ambitiously contending for pre-eminence and power; or to persons of other descriptions whose fortunes have been interesting to the human passions, have, in turn, divided mankind into parties, inflamed them with mutual animosity, and rendered them much more disposed to vex and oppress each other than to co-operate for their common good. So strong is this propensity of mankind to fall into mutual animosities, that where no substantial occasion presents itself, the most frivolous and fanciful distinctions have been sufficient to kindle their unfriendly passions and excite their most violent conflicts. But the most common and durable source of factions has been the various and unequal distribution of property. Those who hold and those who are without property have ever formed distinct interests in society. Those who are creditors, and those who are debtors, fall under a like discrimination. A landed interest, a manufacturing interest, a mercantile interest, a moneyed interest, with many lesser interests, grow up of necessity in civilized nations, and divide them into different classes, actuated by different sentiments and views. The regulation of these various and interfering interests forms the principal task of modern legislation, and involves the spirit of party and faction in the necessary and ordinary operations of the government. No man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause, because his interest would certainly bias his judgment, and, not improbably, corrupt his integrity. With equal, nay with greater reason, a body of men are unfit to be both judges and parties at the same time; yet what are many of the most important acts of legislation, but so many judicial determinations, not indeed concerning the rights of single persons, but concerning the rights of large bodies

of citizens? And what are the different classes of legislators but advocates and parties to the causes which they determine? Is a law proposed concerning private debts? It is a question to which the creditors are parties on one side and the debtors on the other. Justice ought to hold the balance between them. Yet the parties are, and must be, themselves the judges; and the most numerous party, or, in other words, the most powerful faction must be expected to prevail. Shall domestic manufactures be encouraged, and in what degree, by restrictions on foreign manufactures? are questions which would be differently decided by the landed and the manufacturing classes, and probably by neither with a sole regard to justice and the public good. The apportionment of taxes on the various descriptions of property is an act which seems to require the most exact impartiality; yet there is, perhaps, no legislative act in which greater opportunity and temptation are given to a predominant party to trample on the rules of justice. Every shilling with which they overburden the inferior number, is a shilling saved to their own pockets. It is in vain to say that enlightened statesmen will be able to adjust these clashing interests, and render them all subservient to the public good. Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm. Nor, in many cases, can such an adjustment be made at all without taking into view indirect and remote considerations, which will rarely prevail over the immediate interest which one party may find in disregarding the rights of another or the good of the whole. The inference to which we are brought is, that the causes of faction cannot be removed, and that relief is only to be sought in the means of controlling its effects. If a faction consists of less than a majority, relief is supplied by the republican principle, which enables the majority to defeat its sinister views by regular vote. It may clog the administration, it may convulse the society; but it will be unable to execute and mask its violence under the forms of the Constitution. When a majority is included in a faction, the form of popular government, on the other hand, enables it to sacrifice to its ruling passion or interest both the public good and the rights of other citizens. To secure the public good and private rights against the danger of such a faction, and at the same time to preserve the spirit and the form of popular government, is then the great object to which our inquiries are directed. Let me add that it is the great desideratum by which this form of government can be rescued from the opprobrium under which it has so long labored, and be recommended to the esteem and adoption of mankind. By what means is this object attainable? Evidently by one of two only. Either the existence of the same passion or interest in a majority at the same time must be prevented, or the majority, having such coexistent passion or interest, must be rendered, by their number and local situation, unable to concert and carry into effect schemes of oppression. If the impulse and the opportunity be suffered to coincide, we well know that neither moral nor religious motives can be relied on as an adequate control. They are not found to be such on the injustice and violence of individuals, and lose their efficacy in proportion to the number combined together, that is, in proportion as their efficacy becomes needful. From this view of the subject it may be concluded that a pure democracy, by which I mean a society consisting of a small number of citizens, who assemble and administer the government in person, can admit of no cure for the mischiefs of faction. A common passion or interest will, in almost every case, be felt by a majority of the whole; a communication and concert result from the form of government itself; and there is nothing to check the inducements to sacrifice the weaker party or an obnoxious individual. Hence it is that such democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention; have ever been found incompatible with personal security or the rights of property; and have in general been as short in their lives as they have been violent in their deaths. Theoretic politicians, who have patronized this species of government, have erroneously supposed that by reducing mankind to a perfect equality in their political rights, they would, at the same time, be perfectly equalized and assimilated in their possessions, their opinions, and their passions. A republic, by which I mean a government in which the scheme of representation takes place, opens a different prospect, and promises the cure for which we are seeking. Let us examine the points in which it varies from pure democracy, and we shall comprehend both the nature of the cure and the efficacy which it must derive from the Union. The two great points of difference between a democracy and a republic are: first, the delegation of the government, in the latter, to a small number of citizens elected by the rest; secondly, the greater number of citizens, and greater sphere of country, over which the latter may be extended. The effect of the first difference is, on the one hand, to refine and enlarge the public views, by passing them through the medium of a chosen body of citizens, whose wisdom may best discern the true interest of their country, and whose patriotism and love of justice will be least likely to sacrifice it to temporary or partial considerations. Under such a regulation, it may well happen that the public voice, pronounced by the representatives of the people, will be more consonant to the public good than if pronounced by the people themselves, convened for the purpose. On the other hand, the effect may be inverted. Men of factious tempers, of local prejudices, or of sinister designs, may, by intrigue, by corruption, or by other means, first obtain the suffrages, and then betray the interests, of the people. The question resulting is, whether small or extensive republics are more favorable to the election of proper guardians of the public weal; and it is clearly decided in favor of the latter by two obvious considerations: In the first place, it is to be remarked that, however small the republic may be, the representatives must be raised to a certain number, in order to guard against the cabals of a few; and that, however large it may be, they must be limited to a certain number, in order to guard against the confusion of a multitude. Hence, the number of representatives in the two cases not being in propor-

tion to that of the two constituents, and being proportionally greater in the small republic, it follows that, if the proportion of fit characters be not less in the large than in the small republic, the former will present a greater option, and consequently a greater probability of a fit choice. In the next place, as each representative will be chosen by a greater number of citizens in the large than in the small republic, it will be more difficult for unworthy candidates to practice with success the vicious arts by which elections are too often carried; and the suffrages of the people being more free, will be more likely to centre in men who possess the most attractive merit and the most diffusive and established characters. It must be confessed that in this, as in most other cases, there is a mean, on both sides of which inconveniences will be found to lie. By enlarging too much the number of electors, you render the representatives too little acquainted with all their local circumstances and lesser interests; as by reducing it too much, you render him unduly attached to these, and too little fit to comprehend and pursue great and national objects. The federal Constitution forms a happy combination in this respect; the great and aggregate interests being referred to the national, the local and particular to the State legislatures. The other point of difference is, the greater number of citizens and extent of territory which may be brought within the compass of republican than of democratic government; and it is this circumstance principally which renders factious combinations less to be dreaded in the former than in the latter. The smaller the society, the fewer probably will be the distinct parties and interests composing it; the fewer the distinct parties and interests, the more frequently will a majority be found of the same party; and the smaller the number of individuals composing a majority, and the smaller the compass within which they are placed, the more easily will they concert and execute their plans of oppression. Extend the sphere, and you take in a greater variety of parties and interests; you make it less probable that a majority of the whole will have a common motive to invade the rights of other citizens; or if such a common motive exists, it will be more difficult for all who feel it to discover their own strength, and to act in unison with each other. Besides other impediments, it may be remarked that, where there is a consciousness of unjust or dishonorable purposes, communication is always checked by distrust in proportion to the number whose concurrence is necessary. Hence, it clearly appears, that the same advantage which a republic has over a democracy, in controlling the effects of faction, is enjoyed by a large over a small republic,--is enjoyed by the Union over the States composing it. Does the advantage consist in the substitution of representatives whose enlightened views and virtuous sentiments render them superior to local prejudices and schemes of injustice? It will not be denied that the representation of the Union will be most likely to possess these requisite endowments. Does it consist in the greater security afforded by a greater variety of parties, against the event of any one party being able to outnumber and oppress the rest? In an equal degree does the increased variety of parties comprised within the Union, increase this security. Does it, in fine, consist in the greater obstacles opposed to the concert and accomplishment of the secret wishes of an unjust and interested majority? Here, again, the extent of the Union gives it the most palpable advantage. The influence of factious leaders may kindle a flame within their particular States, but will be unable to spread a general conflagration through the other States. A religious sect may degenerate into a political faction in a part of the Confederacy; but the variety of sects dispersed over the entire face of it must secure the national councils against any danger from that source. A rage for paper money, for an abolition of debts, for an equal division of property, or for any other improper or wicked project, will be less apt to pervade the whole body of the Union than a particular member of it; in the same proportion as such a malady is more likely to taint a particular county or district, than an entire State. In the extent and proper structure of the Union, therefore, we behold a republican remedy for the diseases most incident to republican government. And according to the degree of pleasure and pride we feel in being republicans, ought to be our zeal in cherishing the spirit and supporting the character of Federalists.

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Wyoming Secretary of State Candidates Wary of “Big Money” Race Submitted by Gregory Nickerson - wyofile.com eading up to the close of candidate filing period last Friday, the five candidates for Wyoming secretary of state were sizing each other up, and preemptively denouncing any opponent who spends big money in the race. Some have predicted that this could be the most expensive secretary of state race in Wyoming history. Campaign watchers like Rep. Dan Zwonitzer (RCheyenne) — who recently decided to drop out of the race to seek another term in his House seat — told the Casper Star-Tribune that single candidates in the 2014 race may spend $100,000 to $500,000 or more. Zwonitzer said his decision to leave the race reflected a desire to continue work in the legislature, and had nothing to do with projected amount of fundraising for the secretary seat. Candidate Ed Buchanan denounces big campaign spending, which he says amounts to buying elections. “If some campaign is willing to buy this election by spending $200,000 to $250,000, or north of that, I think that’s a sad day for this race and for Wyoming politics,” Buchanan said. “(That) is really not Wyoming style.” The candidates for secretary of state include four GOP candidates, one Constitution Party candidate, and no Democrats. That means the action leading up to the GOP primary will be a four-way Republican scramble, which has the signs of being a robust race among some well-groomed candidates. The Constitution Party candidate is running unopposed in the primary, and will automatically be on the general election ballot. Even this early in the primary season, the GOP contenders are trying to gauge how much money their opponents will raise. In an odd dynamic, they seem to be speaking out against heavy spending in the race, while also seeking to raise as much money as possible on their own. No one will actually know how much the others are spending until the August 12 filing deadline for campaign finance reports, a week ahead of the August 19 primary. The GOP candidates include Ed Murray, a Cheyenne real estate developer, and Clark Stith, a Rock Springs attorney and city council member. They will compete against Republicans Pete Illoway and Ed Buchanan, both former leaders in the Wyoming House of Representatives, each with a highlydeveloped web of political associations, and at least a decade of legislative experience. The fifth secretary of state candidate is Jennifer Young of Goshen County, current chair of the Constitution Party. She is best known for heading up a petition campaign seeking a referendum to overturn Senate File 104, the controversial 2013 bill that changed the leadership duties of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Wyoming Supreme Court struck down the law this January. While some consider five secretary of state candidates to be a crowded field, it’s actually common for multiple candidates to jump into a primary for a Wyoming executive office when there is an open seat. When Gov. Dave Freudenthal (D) declined to seek a third term in 2010, seven Republicans and six Democrats faced off in the primary. This year, incumbent Secretary of State Max Maxfield is stepping down

after his second term, leaving the seat open. Historically the cost of running a race for secretary of state has not risen above $100,000 per candidate. Back in 2006, Max Maxfield raised $96,668 in his successful bid. As an incumbent running for reelection in 2010, he raised just $58,000. Maxfield’s total career fundraising, including two races for state auditor in 1998 and 2002, stands at $250,339. That amount was enough to gather the votes needed to win four statewide elections. Much of the speculation about how much candidates will spend in the race centers around candidate Ed Murray, a Cheyenne developer considered to have significant financial resources that could be used to self-finance much of his campaign. Murray comes from a multi-generational Cheyenne family that developed hundreds of acres of property into stores, hotels and residential neighborhoods in south Cheyenne. “Running campaigns in Wyoming is expensive. It just is. So we are just going to do whatever we think we need to do in order to win,” said Bill Cubin, a Casperbased political consultant working with the Murray campaign. Cubin is the son of former U.S. Rep. Barabara Cubin (R). In 2010 he was campaign manager for Ron Micheli in the GOP primary for governor. More recently, Cubin helped establish a super-PAC Called Wyoming’s Own, which raised money to support U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi (R) in his primary race against Liz Cheney, who subsequently dropped out. Cubin expects this year’s secretary of state candidates to raise more than the $96,000 Maxfield pulled in for his 2006 race. “I think every campaign is planning on spending more than that. It’s an open seat, campaigns are more expensive, and it’s a competitive primary,” he said. Several other candidates said they wouldn’t be raising unprecedented amounts of cash. “You are not going to see the Buchanan campaign bring big money politics to Wyoming,” said Buchanan, a Torrington-based lawyer and former Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives. Candidate Pete Illoway also portrayed himself as having no intention to “buy” the election. “I have limited funds. I am running an energetic campaign,” Illoway said. “I am not trying to buy it. I am not trying to be governor. I am running a campaign for secretary.” This past winter, Murray wrote a pair of columns in the Casper Star-Tribune that critiqued Matt Mead’s performance as governor. The letters specifically questioned the passage of Senate File 104, the subsequent investigation into the tenure of Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy Hill, and Mead’s rejection of Hill’s requests for documents relating to the genesis of Senate File 104. “In reviewing the governor’s record on constitutional and transparency matters about which I care most, he’s taken positions contrary to my notion of strong leadership – jeopardizing our rights and costing us millions of dollars in the process,” Murray wrote in a February 9 opinion column in the Casper StarTribune. For some Cheyenne observers, the letters raised speculation on whether Murray was positioning himself for a run for statewide office, perhaps against

Gov. Mead. At that point in the year, current Secretary of State Max Maxfield had not yet announced whether he’d seek reelection, so it’s unclear if Murray’s intentions ran beyond offering a critique of Mead’s performance. For his part, Murray said he has his sights set squarely on the secretary of state’s office. “I’m not running for secretary of state in order to position myself for some office down the road. In fact, the thought of that is negative,” Murray said. “It is counter to my intent and my purpose. I’m running for this office because it is the office for which I am best suited, and I am excited to run for it without any other office on my mind.” Along with Murray, all the GOP candidates intimated that they don’t see the secretary of state’s office as a stepping-stone to another office. Of the four candidates, Stith is the only one who has expressed interest in holding other positions in Wyoming’s executive branch. When State Treasurer Joe Meyer passed away in 2010, Stith was on the list of three finalists chosen by the central committee of the Wyoming GOP to replace Meyer. Ultimately, Gov. Mead chose Mark Gordon. Stith told Wyoming Tribune Eagle reporter Trevor Brown that he had also considered running for Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2018. Each of the GOP candidates for secretary of state has a prospective pot of money identified for fueling their campaign. Stith said he is not planning on seeking funding from special interest groups. “I am engaging in fundraising from regular voters,” he said. “I see my campaign as being about the core of the Republican Party that wants to see a smaller government. So as a result special interest groups would be unlikely to contribute to my campaign.” Illoway said he was open to receiving contributions from all quarters. “Anybody that wants to help me run a campaign against some one that is trying to buy (the election) can help,” he said. During Illoway’s 14 years in the Wyoming House of Representatives, he spent seven as chairman of the House Corporations, Elections, and Political Subdivisions Committee. Over that period he raised a total of $60,434 to win seven campaigns. Some of Illoway’s 2010 campaign contributions came from companies like Union Pacific Railroad, Black Hills Corporation,

Qwest Communications, AT&T, Arch Coal, Marathon Oil, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Exxon Mobil, groups like the Wyoming Education Association, and the Wyoming Realtors Association, and several Political Action Committees. Nearly all of the donations were for less than $500. Many other members of the Wyoming legislature receive contributions from the same companies and organizations. Buchanan’s campaign website includes endorsements from Steve Klein and Amy Edmonds, both employees of the Wyoming Liberty Group. Susan Gore, a wealthy heiress of the family that invented Gore-Tex, funds the Liberty Group. In recent weeks the organization has called for Wyoming to eliminate the maximum $25,000 limit on aggregate contributions to candidates in statewide races, which would bring Wyoming in line with federal election law in the wake of the McCutcheon decision in the U.S. Supreme Court. Buchanan said the endorsements from Klein and Edmonds were just two among many comments he got from supporters and posted on the site. He said he has no interest in carrying forward the Liberty Group’s goal of eliminating the maximum limit on aggregate contributions to candidates. “This point coming up on unlimited contributions, that’s totally contradictory to the way I am conducting my campaign,” Buchanan said. “This is a grassroots deal. This is old-fashioned Wyoming politics a lot of effort, sweat and volunteers, certainly not a campaign that is going to try to buy an election. We’re working a lot to meet a lot of people. It’s pretty straightforward.” Political advisors and commentators in Wyoming typically say it is that kind of on-the-ground effort that is the key to winning, particularly in the primary. That makes the question of how much money is raised just one of many factors in the race. Cubin said he doesn’t think a statewide office could be “bought” in a Wyoming election. “The voters are very interested in who their elected officials are going to be,” he said. “You have to spend money campaigning, but they are really more interested in your message. They can sort through all the chaff and whatever is spent is fine, but the voters in the end have the final say, and no one can buy a voter in Wyoming, I believe.” As for whether self-finance can be a liability or

an asset to a candidate, the record is mixed. In the 2010 race for governor, Matt Mead put $1.2 million of his own money into his $1.8 million campaign in the primary and general election. Mead won the primary by a scant 703 votes, beating Rita Meyer, who raised $617,000. “I don’t think it hurts anyone to self finance,” Cubin said. “Matt Mead self-financed and he is the governor today. Mark Gordon self-financed against Cynthia Lummis (in the 2008 GOP primary for U.S. Congress) and he was not successful. I think the voters have a lot to say about it and they are going to say it in this race too.” In the 2010 election, a non-presidential year like 2014, the voter turnout was about 105,000 for the Republican primary for governor, and 91,883 for secretary of state. A similar turnout this year would mean in a field of four GOP candidates for secretary, a candidate could win with just over 23,000 votes. Whoever wins the GOP primary will face Constitution Party state chair Jennifer Young, a home business owner from rural Goshen

County. Last fall, Young announced she would seek the secretary of state office, several months after leading a petition campaign to put a referendum on Senate File 104 on the ballot. That effort gathered 20,000 signatures, but still fell short of reaching the 23,000 required to put the measure before the voters. She submitted the signatures to the staff of the secretary of state’s office, who she felt were unfamiliar with the process because referendums are so rarely conducted. “I obviously saw some things I’d like to change,” Young said. “After seeing the corruption and the cronyism, I realized that it was imperative that the people step up and take back this government of, by, and for the people, or it would be to our own detriment. That’s not to say Max Maxfield is corrupt. I am saying there is corruption in our state government and we need to step up.” Young views herself as the candidate to beat in the race. “It’s not about who I’m running against. It’s about who is running against me,” she said.

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No Educational Miracle Here

Editor: I’ve watched my wife take groups of 5-year old children into her classroom, and in the space of just a few months turn them into voracious readers. I make no claims about understanding this mysterious process. As a teacher I received students who had learned to read long ago or, in some very sad cases, who never would. She mentions phonics, memorization, and skill-building drills along with the intangible that makes her and thousands more like her nothing short of miracle workers with young children. The secret to success in classrooms across America for many generations was the academic freedom that teachers once possessed, the ability to determine what their children needed and to provide it in a timely fashion that met the unique abilities of each child. Contrast that simple idea with the 5-Year Plans endemic to the former Soviet Union during the 1930s. Josef Stalin decided that the existing agricultural system in Russia needed to become standardized -- a “common core” of farming, if you will. The implementation of the first two 5-Year Plans came at gunpoint, and the result was the starvation of an estimated 30 million people. Stalin’s system was eerily similar to the present day “one size fits all” approach coming from Washington, D.C. Differences in climate, seasons between frost, soil types and weather patterns meant nothing. Everyone plowed, planted and harvested on the same day, whether the crop was ready or not. Just replace bullets with dollars and you have commonality with the educational processes involved in Common Core. The adoptions of national standards, along with canned reading and math programs, have taken much of the academic freedom from classrooms across the U.S. The mantra is repeated incessantly that all students can learn and learn at the same pace, with the same comprehension and in the same manner. Common Core provides the framework for this type of instruction. I’ve taught history and math for more than 30 years, so I was especially interested in the standards being presented in these two fields. History was nothing more than a guideline of how the student should react to reading prompts. Not much in the way of the great-event/ great-ideas manner in which I taught the subject. The math guidelines are incredibly detailed, down to the worksheet level in some cases, and seem to be written by people who were terrified of the subject as students themselves and decided to share that horror with every American child. In his State of the State Address in 2012 Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead addressed these concerns. “Now is the time, without regard to what the federal government may want, for us to step up, refuse to be left behind and accept common core standards as determined by Wyoming citizens,” he said. “We are not signing on with federal curriculum. These are Wyoming standards. We are signing on to a better future for our children by demanding more rigorous standards.” What a difference a couple of years can make. Just last week Gov. Mead defended Common Core on a radio talk show, stating “Wyoming students have to have some standard to work from.” His statement rang hollow to the tens of thousands of hours Wyoming teachers worked to create our own state standards over the last two decades -- standards unique to Wyoming but now being flushed with the advent of a federal curriculum. In another interesting twist, it seems that State Superintendent Cindy Hill was guilty of not playing along with the mission of the governor and key legislators to get Common Core quickly implemented in the state. Hill was removed from management authority in January of 2013, and it didn’t take long for the Common Core proponents to gather and begin quietly attempting to implement these federal standards below the public’s radar. The process began with interim WDE director Jim Rose in early 2013, requesting that Wyoming take part in the “Improving Student Learning at Scale: A Collaborative Project” with five other states implementing Common Core. As part of the $65,000 grant process, each state had to assemble a state team. Wyoming’s team represents some interesting members. Mary Kay Hill, Gov. Mead’s education liaison leads the group. Richard Crandall, also appointed by Gov.Mead to lead the WDE in Hill’s absence, is a member, as is Paige Fenton Hughes, representing the Wyoming Board of Education, a board appointed by Mead. Rounding out the list is Dr. Jim Rose of the Wyoming Community College Commission, Cody superintendent Ray Schulte, Bill Schilling of the Wyoming Business Council and Leadership Wyoming, and State Sen. Hank Coe of Cody. Coe stated in a letter of support for the

ISLS grant, “As the Senate Education Chair in the Wyoming Legislature, I have been very involved with comprehensive education reform, including the adoption and implementation of the Common Core State Standards.” So there you have it. A governor who publicly opposes federal intervention in education but that quietly pushes to implement it in private. There’s no educational miracle here, just politics (with a $) as usual. Randy Tucker

President’s Actions Indefensible

Editor: Defending the indefensible seems to be the fare of this week’s news by the indefensible actions of our extremely non-leading, unimpressive, detached, and golf-playing President, who held a summit on “concussions” today at the White House instead of holding a summit on how to “IMMEDIATLY” fix the problem of our Vets dying in droves - with yet more idiotic leadership. How many times have we heard this joker profess his outrage at every scandal, yet we have seen not a single occasion where he acted on his “so-called” outrage, nor have we seen him hold ANYONE accountable for the dozen scandals, or fire anyone! Now this is a TRUE WHIMP of a president. He campaigned on the Vet issue in 2008 and has had years to act on it. His words are entirely political lies, and his actions far worse, for allowing our beloved Vets to die in yet another over-bloated bureaucratic blunder, as he piles on yet more of his political cronies in places that makes one want to wretch. However, these idiots are installed by both Republicans and Democrats over the years, and collect huge wages and Federal pensions for scratching their ass and looking out their Washington windows as the very country they are supposed to serve - slowly dies under their watch. Veteran’s Affairs Chief Eric K. Shinseki resigned today as the latest incompetent causality and was a war hero, with obviously absolutely NO administrative ability to run this HUGE agency we call the V. A. that is so very important to our war Veterans and their health care, and because of his appointment, no one will ever know just how many of or our Vet’s died across the entire country under his inaction while glancing out of his Washington window, sipping coffee, attending parties, and collecting a fat check. Very similar to Barrack Obama, who has never run any type of government himself in his entire life, and has proved it day after day since the first dismal day he was elected, as most all of the woefully educated cannot tell you what the Civil War was or what WWII was, or who was our first President was and how he influenced our country. The latest one to leap out of our burning American “Air Force One Jet” as yet another engine flares up, it the absolute best “chief lier for Barrack Obama for 3+ years”-- the one and only Jay Carney, and I am sure the lip-syncing lap-dogs in the White-House Press are bummed out as their chief propaganda minister whistle’s into the night like so many of the other fallen have to bail out of this crashing plane of stupidity - we all now know as “the Obama Administration”! I could easily call Jay Carney’s daily lacidiasical litany of lies these last 3 plus years, “The most broadest bountiful basket of bullshit ever propagated in that room of the Whitehouse to the American people, and anyone with a 5th grade education or above, would agree with me completely”, for the evidence is absolutely overwhelming as to his hipocrisy, compliance, and stupidity, and disengiousious answers to questions asked on a daily basis- bashingly blinking aside by good old Jay - day after day.... My point is that any President can have a catastrophe or a scandal during their four or eight years in office, but when you have a President that runs an election campaign with a moral compass based on several issues people agree with, and CHANGES his moral compass 180 degrees for the NEXT election, after being elected the first time, is dishonest and does not deserve even a simple slice of America’s pie for eternity. You have lied to us, you have been dishonest to us and you are an absolute fraud at your job as President to the American people. We deserve better and we all worked our whole lives for better. Please do not tell me that this is what we get for 60 years of hard labor in our beloved America - a person in the biggest office in our country, who wants to throw away everything we have ever worked for on an America that is less powerful, less influential, and less thoughtful as the rest of the world kills Christians for the simple act of being Christans? Is this really what our lack of history knowledge and Civics has led us to? If so, we deserve who we elect. Please teach your kids the truth about America and let us turn this thing around because now it looks really bad, with any window you choose to look through. Brad Scofield

Representative Blasts EPA Ruling he Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just proposed a new rule that aims to slash carbon emissions from existing power coalﬁred power plants. From 2005 levels, the EPA is calling for a reduction by 30% by 2030. “By leveraging cleaner energy sources and cutting energy waste, this plan will clean the air we breathe while helping slow climate change so we can leave a safe and healthy future for our kids,” said Gina MeCarthy, Administrator for the EPA. Local Representative, Troy Mader (R), sees the ruling differently. “This is nothing more than a frontal attack on the coal industry. The present administration has had us in their sights for a long time.” “’You won’t lose your health insurance’ and ‘you can keep your doctor’ aren’t the only lies this

president has told,” said Mader. “When he stated his administration would use ‘all the above’ to meet current energy needs and then backstab the coal industry via the EPA shows he was lying again.” U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, in the Saturday Radio Address from the GOP, stated the Obama Administration was “set out to kill coal and its 800,000 jobs.” The end result would be “we’ll all be paying a lot more money for electricity – if we can get it.” The Chamber Commerce agrees. Their recent report states such a ruling could raise electricity prices for consumers. “The bottom line is we’ll all be paying more for electricity if this rule goes through,” says Mader. “Everyone suffers from this ruling which is based on faulty computer models rather than hard science.” “Keep in mind these

doomsayers claiming ‘global warming” are many of same ones who cried ‘global cooling’ back in the 80’s. This is why they use the term ‘climate change’ now because they have consistently been wrong,” said Mader

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Submitted by Mike Smith - Empire Guesthouse, RV Park and General Store owdy folks, this is your Keyhole Reservoir fishing report for the week of June 2. This report is brought to you by the Empire Guesthouse, RV Park & General Store. Stop by the General Store for bait & tackle needs including minnows, crawlers & leeches plus bow fishing supplies. We also carry camping & boating supplies & water toys & pull tubes. This past week saw good walleye fishing with most fish being taken on crawlers and leeches. Fish crawlers and leeches on crawlers harnessed with bottom bouncers in the 2-3 oz range in 10-20 feet of water at about 1 1/2 miles per hour. Some fishermen are pulling crank baits with very good luck. Try some deep divers that will get down to 15-18 feet. We’ve heard a variety of colors on both harnesses & cranks, so experiment until you find what works for you. Crappie have started moving in this past week. Some good catches have been had around the dam and other usual areas. Most fishermen like to fish for them with minnows.

With the minnow shortage this year you might want to bring some small plastics with you. Some fishermen swear by them. Curly tails, beetle spins, road runners and crappie thunders work well. The plastics seem to pick up bigger fish. Cast them towards brush or weeds for best luck. You’ll also pick up some smallmouth bass and northerns on them. Bow fishing for carp has been excellent with the spawn going on. Seems to be more folks picking up this sport all the time. You can get all the shooting you want this time of year. If you’ve never done it and want to try it with a Pro, give Rusty Bell with StickN-Fins a call at 307-6607412. They will show you what it’s all about. They have a fully equipped boat and will provide bows & arrows if needed. The best days for carp shooting are clear & calm. A good pair of sunglasses also help to see your targets better. The Empire Guesthouse Crappie Tournament will be held this weekend on June 7th. Registration will begin at 5:30 am at the Empire General Store. Fee is $100

per team for up to 6 team members. There will also be side pots for northern and walleye at $25 each. All entry fees will be paid back with 1st place at 40%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 20%, and 4th 10%. Lots of raffle prizes will be given away at the weigh-in at Skippy’s Anchor Bar in Pine Haven starting at 3 pm. Raffle prizes are provided by our generous sponsors. This year’s sponsors are Paradise Foods, Skippy’s Anchor Bar, “R” Place Bar & Grill, Keyhole Fishing Association, Pine Haven, Moorcroft Leader, Rocky Mountain Discount Sports, Campbell County Observer, Glen Woods radio show on 103.1, K & M Trucking, Wyoming Marine, and Keith & Sue Riggle of Gillette. Go to our website at www. empireguesthouse.com on the Events page or call 307-756-3454 for more information. Also, there’s a kid’s fishing derby put on by the Keyhole Fishing Association on June 7th. Lots of prizes and a free picnic will be provided for the kids. Registration starts at 8:00 am at Water Park in Pine Haven and fishing hours

are 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. June 7th is also Wyoming Free Fishing Day, so you don’t need a fishing license to fish the tournament or to help your kids at the kid’s derby. Lots going on this weekend. Hope the weather cooperates and hope to see you in Pine Haven this weekend. Like us on Facebook at Empire Guesthouse & RV Park where you can get the fishing reports and see pictures of the weeks catches. You can also get the Keyhole Reservoir & Orman Dam fishing reports on 103.1 FM KYDT at 6:30 am & 4:30 pm.

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Guns for Sale AR-15, K98k Mauser, Win Mod 12-12, Ruger Blackhawk, PA-63, 307-778-6493 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. 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. 1903 Springfield. 30o6 Cal. U.S. Military. $700 obo. Call (307) 682-7864 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. Before you buy, make a call to get a quote. We can order any gun you are looking at and just may be able to save you a ton of money. Call for a free quote. $15.00 FFL Transfer Fee on all internet purchases. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 299-2084 and mention this ad. 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.

Toys (ATV’s Boats, Etc.) 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! International Tractor 300 Utility For Sale. $2000 Artic Cat 4X4 2001For Sale. $2000 Call Bill 307 - 660 – 8563.

June 6 - 13, 2014

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 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

For Sale-2005 Scion TC 148K miles, 28mpg, 5 speed, elc. windows/locks, sunroof, cd player, very good condition. $4,500 obo, (303) 908-7110

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: 307-670-2733 2013 Custom Harley Hardtail Bobber all new $9,500. Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 2010 Polaris 550 eps with less than 100 miles, books for $8,000. make and offer. Call Steve Terry at 307-2992992 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

For Rent 2 Bedroom Duplex, with one car garage, washer/dryer, no pets. $700rent/$700deposit. 307-689-0202 For Rent 5 bedroom, 3 bath manufactured home, on huge lot $1,100 per month, utilities not included! 307299-4662 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.

Homes for Sale 2010 Fairmont 16x80 mobile Home. 3 bed-2 bath. Central Air, 10x10 deck, 500gl propane tank, and all utilities. Excellent condition. $30,000 OBO. Please call after 5pm. 605-209-7584. Home For Sale By Owner. Great Horse Property for sale, in Buffalo Wyoming. 11.5 acres with three bedroom, 3 bath home with 2 car attached garage, afull length covered redwood deck and walk out basement, irrigated pastures, bite corrals, Cleary Barn, and much more.Call 307-684-5844 after 5p.m. for appointment

Solutions from this week

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.

Wanted to Buy Military Items From WW2 and Vietnam, 307-778-6493 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.

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Campbell County Observer

June 6 - 13, 2014

Merchandise

Help Wanted

Camping/Fishing

Services

1939 HA Selmer Trumpet $750 OBO. 687-1087

Hiring Newspaper Sports Writer. Must be able to attend Campbell County Sports games at all levels and various sports. Can write in a bias/home team manner. Must also be able to take photographs of covered games, get information from coaches, and retrieve stats. Much of the work is performed Home. Pays per article/Part Time position. Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com.

Camper spot for rent $300 per month in Silver Hills 307680-8838

Homeowners and renters insurance for house, trailer, or apartments. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520

36” Craftsman Tow Behind Universal Tiller, 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton Engine, New 2010 used 3 times $900 OBO, 686-6299 4- 17” Aluminum rims ﬁts 6 bolt, Chevy or GMC $150; 416” Aluminum Rims 5 bolt, ﬁts Chevy or GMC $100; 2-18” Firestone tires 80% tread left $150. Call 307-622-0825 Large Underground Tank. 307-680-8838

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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 “As the economy worsens, don’t rely on government... rely on us to sell or trade. $0.25 per word per week. Stop in or go to www. CampbellCountyObserver. net. Blue Dual Reclining Sofa. Good shape $100 Call 6802982. Can text photo if you like. 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

Help Wanted Help Wanted. Warehouse Manager. Monday-Friday, flexible schedule. Inventory management and warehouse upkeep. $10/hr, doe. Apply at Carpet Express Direct on Hwy. 59. HD Supply - Excellent opportunity, great pay & benefits. WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE I – GILLETTE WY, Responsibilities include tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, fabrication, and transportation of goods. Apply at jobs. hdsupply.com Job #5144. Reference this ad when applying. Hiring Newspaper Journalist. Government/Politics. Work at Home. Must be able to perform advanced research, and write unbias. Must be able to attend government meetings and conduct interviews professionally. Pays per article/Part Time. Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail. com. Rocky Mt Merchandising is looking for dependable, outgoing person to execute four in store demos in Sept showing the features and benefits of the Straight Talk Cell phone. Must commit to all four Saturdays from 10:00-4:00. Email Jackie@ rockymm.com or call 800723-9008 Temporary Help Wanted. J&G General Construction, home improvement company is looking for a temporary construction laborer. Experience preferred but not necessary. Could turn into full time position depending on devotion, responsibility, and skill. Call James (307) 257-4441 to set up an interview. Summer Job - Age 14 and up. Newspaper Subscription Sales. Pays $5.00 for every 6-month subscription sold and $10.00 for every year subscription sold. Perfect for summer money. Extra bonuses for 100 subscriptions sold (Pizza Party at Godfathers with friends/family) and more. Email the Campbell County Observer at CampbellCountyObserver@gmail. com

Help Wanted- Office/Clerical, PT Clerical Person needed from, Monday-Friday, $900.00 weekly.Computer skills are a must. Need to be detail oriented, possess good customer service skills, some cash & items handling skills,Must be able to do Lil errand. Apply @ Robert lewis Link ahead, Email: Robertlewis81@hotmail.com Are you a motivated animal lover? Gillette’s newest veterinary hospital is in need of a fabulous part-time (with potential full time) receptionist to join our TEAM! We love upbeat attitudes, big smiles, and a willingness to please the client while keeping all of the important details in check. Inquires please e-mail your cover letter and resume to info@redhillsvet.com Please have these items submitted by January 26, 2014. Full Time Flooring Installers wanted. Must have experience. Bring resumes in to Carpet Express Direct on Hwy. 59 next to the Prime Rib Restaurant. Transportation assistants NEEDED! Up to $25/hr. For a complete job description & application, please apply via e-mail: lori.delucia.hr@rsithr. info Looking for CDL to work in North Dakota full time. Call 307-670-3629. *Immediate Openings!* Are you looking to join a fast paced, growing company? Are you ready to earn the income you know you’re worth? Are you outgoing and enjoy meeting new people? Do you enjoy sales and have sales experience? Do you enjoy leading and helping others to succeed? If so, this is the career for you! We have openings that provide print, website, and radio advertising as well as marketing solutions to businesses. We focus primarily on smaller communities, providing personalized, in-depth information specific to each coverage area. It is our goal to ensure that every customer has a positive experience, from the initial sale to final publication. We are looking for a few highly motivated and passionate individuals that will provide exemplary customer service and sales expertise to keep our clients happy and keep our company growing! If interested, please email cover letter and resume to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com for an interview.

05’ 32 foot fifth wheel, Wildcat, sleeps 10, 1 slide, bunks, self contained, no generator 307-680-6625 Looking for a bumper pull camper that someone wants off of their property. I will remove it for free in the Campbell/Crook County areas. Would prefer a tandem axel longer than 10 ft. Call 307299-1382 07’ Prowler 5th wheel. 2slides. 32ft with extras. Call 307-672-8766 1994 Southwind by Fleetwood 34 foot Class A Coach Rear Engine Turbo Diesel Cummins, 230 HP, Motor Home in good condition. 180,000 miles on original Cummins Diesel 33H Engine. Three captain’s chairs including driver. Couch makes into a full bed. Full kitchen, stove with oven, microwave. Dining area. Propane or electric refrigerator/freezer. Lots of storage. Rear bedroom with queen bed. Bathroom with shower. Dish portable satellite TV setup and small flatscreen TV goes with it. Trailer receiver hitch. Lost my husband in December and don’t have any use for it. Would like to sell fast. Make me an offer. 307 682 4808. sue.wallis52@gmail.com http://wyoming.craigslist.org/ rvs/3965643910.html 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

Scams THESE ARE KNOWN SCAMS GOING THROUGH NEWSPAPERS AT THE MOMENT. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THESE ADS IN ANY NEWSPAPER. HONDA 1988 GL1500 MOTORBIKE FOR FREE IF INTERESTED CONTACT:(petermaris@live. com) if interested AD TEXT : Free 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300RZZ GSX-R Sport Bike , It is in excellent condition with no dents or dings, 100% mechanically okay .If interested please contact me for pictures,I bought the Motorcycle for my grandson as his birthday gift last year august and am giving it out to a good home contact me at johnstark227@yahoo.com Help Wanted- Ofﬁce/Clerical; PT Clerical Person needed from 11:00AM To 3:00PM, Monday-Friday, $900.00 weekly.Computer skills are a must. Need to be detail oriented, possess good customer service skills, some cash & items handling skills,Must be able to do Lil errand. Apply @ nicoledevlin Linkahead,Email: nicoledevlin150@gmail.com

Child Care Christian Daycare/PreSchool is now open. One-onone Pre-School and crafts. Group circle time, Spanish, songs, phonics, counting, American Sign Language, and more. Pre-School, Kindergarten and older school children welcome. An all Christian environment. Reasonable rates. 685-6610. (4.10x4) Need a Babysitter? Call Brittany 257-3345 available Monday thru Friday 6am to 6 pm. $25 per day one child, two children same family $35 per day! 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 In a Pinch?? Back up Daycare service call 307-6807948

Pets 2 AKC Registered male and female English Bulldogs free to a new good home, They have current shorts and play along with children and other animals. contact (billingsjeff151@yahoo.com) for more information.

Business Opportunities 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

Mobilehome handyman is the business for all your home maintenance and repairs we do skirting decks windows doors freeze ups re-levels and much more 30 years experience call Rick.@ (307)281-1457 Two energetic women are looking for homes to clean. Reasonable rates. If interested call (307) 299-4660 or (307) 257-4816

Tree Trimming and removal. Certiﬁed Arborist! No job too big or small. Experienced, licensed, bonded and insured. Veteran owned and operated for 13 years. Top Notch Tree Service 970-556-5000 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 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

Weekly Sports Trivia Answer What baseball legend participated in the Normandy D-Day Invasion of World War II?

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Yogi Berra

When Yogi turned 18, he put his baseball career on pause and joined the Navy in 1943. Trained as a gunner’s mate, Yogi worked on a rocket launching boat and served on D-Day. He said about the invasion that “Being a young guy, you didn‘t think nothing of it until you got in it. And so we went off 300 yards off beach. We protect the troops.” For the next twelve days his boat was ordered to shoot down enemy aircraft. They accidentally shot down an American plane, but managed to save the pilot. He went on to serve in a second assault on France for which he received a medal from the French government.

Miscellaneous Have you heard the Buzz lately? 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.

Weekly Trivia Answer

June 6th is the anniversary of the Normandy Invasion of World War II, it is also the anniversary of what famous World War I battle?

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What’s Going On This Week? Friday, June 6th

* Energy City Classic & Derby Horse Show @ 8:00 AM * Dave Ramsey Business Leadership Seminar * Demolition Derby-Razor City Rumble @ 7 PM * AVA-Photography Invitational @ 12:00 PM * AVA-Little Tikes @ 10 AM * AVA-Uncorked! With Blanche Guernsey @ 7:00 PM * AA Midday Serenity Group @ 12pm * AA Happy Hour Group @ 5:30pm * AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio @ 6:45pm * AA Hopefuls Group @ 8pm * AA Last Call Group @ 10pm * Quatrain-Jake’s Tavern

Saturday, June 7th

* Energy City Classic & Derby Horse Show @ 8:00 AM * Car Show Entries @ 1:00 PM * Tractor Pull @ 1:00 PM * Quincenera-Luz Mariella @ 3:30 PM * AVA-Photography Invitational @ 12:00 PM * AVA-Open Studio Saturday @ 8:00 AM * AVA-Getting Creative with Catherine @ 9:00 AM * AVA-Plein Air Painting for Families @ 10:00 AM * AVA-Photographing Your Art @ 1:00 PM * Razor City Cancer Beneﬁt w/ Quatrain * Pilots 4 Christ Man ScrambleDevil’s Tower @ 8:30 AM

Sunday, June 8th

* Energy City Classic & Derby @ 8:00 AM * Car Show @ 10:00 AM * 4-H Horse Clinic @ 10 AM * AA Morning Spiritual Group @ 10:15am * AA Midday Serenity Group @

12pm * AA Happy Hour Group @ 5:30pm * AA Hopefuls Group @ 8pm * WBA Meeting-Jake’s Tavern

Monday, June 9th

* 4-H Rodeo @ 6:00 PM * AVA-Photography Invitational @ 12:00 PM * AVA-Artful Garden @ 1:00 PM * Men and Women Rodeo @ 12:00 PM * College National Finals Rodeo, Casper WY * AA Midday Serenity Group @ 12pm * AA Out to Lunch Bunch Group @ 12pm * AA Happy Hour Group @ 5:30pm * AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio @ 6:45pm * AA Hopefuls Group @ 8pm * “Name Pending” Improv GroupPublic Library @ 6:30 PM Tuesday, June 10th * AVA-Photography Invitational @ 12:00 PM * AVA-Artful Garden @ 1 PM * AA Midday Serenity Group @ 12pm * AA Happy Hour Group @ 5:30pm * AA Biginners Group @ 6:45pm * AA Hopefuls Group @ 8pm

Wednesday, June 11th

* AVA-Photography Invitational @ 12 PM * AVA-Artful Garden @ 1 PM * AA On Awakening Group @ 6am * AA Midday Serenity Group @ 12pm * AA Out to Lunch Bunch Group @ 12pm * AA Happy Hour Group @ 5:30pm * AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio @ 6:45pm * AA Hopefuls Group @ 8pm Thursday, June 12th * 307 Show Camp @ 9:00 AM * Cowgirls/Cowboys-Campbell

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County @ 6:30 * AVA-Photography Invitational @ 12pm * AVA-Artful Garden @ 1PM * AVA-Inspired Essentials @ 6 PM * AA Midday Serenity group @ 12pm * AA Happy Hour Group @ 5:30pm * AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio @ 6:45pm * AA Hopefuls Group @ 8pm * AA N.E. Wyoming Recovery Group (585 Westside Dr.) @ 8pm * AA Strugglers Group @ 8pm * Inspired Essences-Public Library @ 6 PM

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Friday, June 13th

* 307 Show Camp @ 9:00 AM * AVA-Artful Garden @ 1 PM * AVA-Uncorked! With Sandi Abele @ 7 PM * AA Midday Serenity Group @ 12pm * AA Happy Hour Group @ 5:30pm * AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio @ 6:45pm * AA Hopefuls Group @ 8pm * AA Last Call Group @ 10pm * Lazy L Band-Jake’s Tavern

Saturday, June 14th

* 307 Show Camp @ 8:00 AM * AVA-Photography with Letty Jones @ 9 AM * AVA-iPod Photography with Letty Jones @ 2 PM * 4-H Country Shoot @ 8:00 AM * Quincenera-Cristal @ 5:00 PM * Bagger Ball w/Lazy L BandJake’s Tavern

Sunday, June 15th

* 4-H Horse Progress Show @ 12:00 PM * AA Morning Spiritual Group @ 10:15am * AA Midday Serenity Group @ 12pm * AA Happy Hour Group @ 5:30pm * AA Hopefuls Group @ 8pm

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Buffalo’s Lost Railroad By Jeff Morrison or thirty years or more, Buffalo residents were accustomed to a sound that hasn’t been heard there since 1947 – the sound of a train whistle. As the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy railroad tracks were making their way northwest from Newcastle in 1890, it was common knowledge that the line would route through Buffalo, either as the main line or as a branch line. After all, Buffalo was already an established town and the supply hub of the cattle and sheep industries in northeast Wyoming, with a military fort as well. In short, Buffalo presented a ready-made destination for freight and passengers. By 1891, the rails had made it as far as the upstart community of Gillette, with a bridge being installed at Suggs to cross Powder River. The citizens of Buffalo were confident they would be able to greet the arrival of the first locomotive by 1893. But the Johnson County War erupted in April of 1892. Not only were the executives of the CB&Qconcerned about continued hostilities, but a couple of their survey crews had actually be shot at by persons unknown, and they took a very dim view on that. Any plans they had for extending a branch into Buffalo were permanently scrapped. What was bad for Buffalo was good for the new community of Clearmont. It was the closest point on the Burlington Line to Johnson County and for the next decade and a half it became the main market shipping point for cattle and sheep coming from that county. But the dream of rail transportation was not dead in Buffalo. Rumors that a new branch line was being planned began to surface in the early 1900s. By May of 1909 the rumors became reality when the Wyoming Railway was officially incorporated. But the primary purpose for the railroad wasn’t for cattle and sheep, as one might suppose, nor was it for transporting troops to and from Fort McKinney. The proposed railroad was for the export of a Wyoming resource we have since become legendary for – coal. The Buffalo Wyoming Coal Company was incorporate on the same day as the Wyoming Railway, and the names of the company directors were identical as well. There were big plans for the new line to run from the CB&Q at Clearmont through Buffalo and then south to link up with the Chicago and Northwestern at Casper. But as of 1910, the Wyoming Railway was a railroad in name only. Not one mile of track had been laid, due to a lack of funding. To solve this problem, the company hired a business specialist from Boston, Charles B. Duffy, to take

the helm of the railroad. Duffy’s solution to raise finances for construction was to sell company bonds, both locally and nationally. Soon the funding began to trickle in – the operative word being “trickle.” The grandiose plans were scaled back to something more manageable. Duffy decided to concentrate on getting the railroad from Clearmont to Buffalo first, and shelved the plans to continue on to Casper for a later date that never materialized. As Duffy learned, building a railroad was no easy task. The land that needed to be purchased for the right-of-way was some of the best farming land in the entire state, and not cheap. The company’s plan to offset that cost was to resell most of the land after the railroad was completed, and hopefully turn a tidy profit. Then there was the surveying, the grading the bridge building, and the track laying. As 1910 became 1911, then 1912, and 1913, the railway hadn’t progressed beyond plotting a new town at the confluence of Piney and Clear Creek, which the company planned on calling Cedar Rapids, but we now know as Ucross. Construction eventually began on the 28 miles of track in 1913, but by then the railroad had already been permanently nicknamed “Duffy’s Bluff.” Public sentiment deteriorated further after actual construction began. In early 1914, The Buffalo Voice published a scathing editorial about the project entitled, “The Story of the Snail.” The Wyoming Railway publicly defended the slow progress, but rushed construction to enable rail service to begin later that year – at least as far as Ucross, eleven miles away. As late as 1917, the tracks were still two miles from Buffalo and passengers were shuttled between the station and the train via the “auto stage.” The locomotives Duffy purchased were mainly castoffs from the CB&Q. The first engine, #100, was an outdated 4-6-0 that worked well enough going downhill from Buffalo to Clearmont, but struggled to make the uphill return even with empty cars. Speed was not a feature of the Wyoming Railway. In 1917, W. E. Chaplin of the Laramie Republican, told of his journey on the train and reported that it took two hours to make the trip from Clearmont. And even when the engine was not experiencing difficulties, the line was plagued with derailments due to the poor track construction. Never the less, the railroad brought boom times to Buffalo. Local businesses flourished as a result of their access to the iron trail. New businesses were created to service the railroad. Once again

there was talk about extending the line to Casper, or even north to Sheridan. Operations reached a high-tide in the late 1920s, but the man behind the Wyoming Railway, Charles Duffy, was not around to see it. Duffy left the Wyoming Railway in 1918, just before the tracks finally reached town. But contrary to many accounts of “Duffy’s Bluff,” he didn’t disappear into the night, never to be heard from again. As was widely known in 1918, and widely reported in the newspapers of the day, Duffy became an executive of an oil company that was headquartered on the east coast. Even after he left Wyoming, he continued to make news out west, and even returned for a visit now and then. Duffy’s legacy continued to serve the people of Buffalo for the better part of three decades, but it was not a financial success. As with many modern-day rural airlines, the Wyoming Railway had to charge much more for its services than did the major railroads. The cost of shipping livestock from Buffalo to Clearmont was actually more expensive than from Clearmont to Omaha. Passenger service became so expensive that it was eventually discontinued. A roundhouse fire in 1930 destroyed two of the railway’s four locomotives. Worse yet, the Buffalo

Wyoming Coal Company was losing money due to a dip in coal prices, and eventually closed its doors. The railroad was sold in 1946 and efforts were made to revitalize the company, but it was already too late. After several incidents of prairie fires started by the locomotives, the Public Service Commission threatened to close the company down unless they were converted to burn oil. The conversion was costly and to add insult to injury, the first converted locomotive promptly derailed on a trestle and crashed into the ravine below. All operations were stopped in 1947 as the company was swamped under legal litigation from creditors. In 1953, the railway was abandoned permanently. Time has erased much of what was “Duffy’s Bluff”. Much of the equipment was sold for scrap along the way. The depot and roundhouse were converted into private businesses and can still be seen in Buffalo, as well as many of the water pumps and freight docks that were associated with the railway. Much of the road grade can still be seen from Clearmont to Buffalo as well. In 1982, one of the engines that had been rusting in a field since 1946 was moved to George Washington Park for display of a bygone era, when Buffalo had a railroad.

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