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illette College’s 25th annual Commencement Ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. at the Cam-Plex Spirit Hall on Friday, May 15. Approximately 300 degrees and certiﬁcates were earned by Gillette College students during 2014-15. Other graduates being recognized at GC Commencement are those earning High School Equivalency Certiﬁcates as well as a University of Wyoming Bachelor’s degree candidate and one honorary degree recipient. The event is free and open to

the public. “Year after year, we see our students excel in the classrooms, earn their degrees and certiﬁcates and move forward with their goals,” said Gillette College Vice President and CEO Dr. Mark Englert. “The commencement ceremony presents a wonderful opportunity to recognize our students for their hard work, and we encourage friends, family and the community to help us honor them.” The Commencement Ceremony will include performances

by the Celtic Colorado Pipes and Drums, and the presentation of the GC President’s Award. Diane Carlson Evans, a former captain in the Army Nurse Corps who served in the Vietnam War, will provide the commencement address. Evans is the founder, president and Board of Directors CEO of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation in Washington, D.C. She has been a guest lecturer to more than 200 colleges, universities and high schools across the nation. She lives in Helena,

Montana. Gillette College will also present its ﬁrst-ever Distinguished Alumnus award, with David Bowles of Gillette as the recipient. Bowles, a 2008 graduate, is an analytical chemist at Energy Laboratories. Gillette College will recognize the late John Lavrenz with an honorary degree. College ofﬁcials presented Lavrenz, a longtime Gillette College advisory board member, with an honorary Associate of Applied Science degree earlier this spring. Lavrenz

Construction Updates

Boxelder Road near Old Chicago - Lane Closure

The southernmost eastbound lane of Boxelder Road in the vicinity of Old Chicago will be closed from Monday, May 4th through Wednesday, May 20th. Trafﬁc will be limited to one lane in the eastbound direction. Access will be maintained to all businesses. The reason for the lane closure is to allow for road maintenance and sidewalk and retaining wall installation. This is a part of the 2015 Pavement Management Schedule A project, funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.

Boxelder Road and Highway 59 - Lane Closures

There will be lane closures on Highway 59 and Boxelder Road.

One left turn lane on Highway 59 South will be closed. This lane will be closed as part of the trafﬁc control plan for multiple lane closures on Boxelder Road from Highway 59 to just past Home Depot. These lane closures will begin on Monday, May 11th and continue through Tuesday, June 30th. The reason for the lane closures is to allow for sanitary sewer and road improvements. Access to all businesses on Boxelder Road will be maintained throughout the project. Eastbound and westbound trafﬁc will be maintained as well, but will be limited to one lane in each direction. This is a part of the 2015 Pavement Management Schedule A project, funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.

Alley between Jack Plane Lane and LA Lane from Hogeye Drive to Flying Circle Drive

The alley between Jack Plane Lane and LA Lane from Hogeye Drive to Flying Circle Drive will be closed through Friday, May 29th. This closure is for the removal and replacement of the alley surface as a part of the 2015 Alley Pavement Management Schedule. This project is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.

Maple Avenue

Maple Avenue will be closed between East Redwood Street and Walnut Street. It will be closed through Friday, May 29th. This closure is to replace the culvert and repairs associated with installing the culvert.

Alley between Brooks Avenue and Miller Avenue from 6th to 7th Street-Extended

The alley between Brooks Avenue and Miller Avenue from 6th Street to 7th Street, including the intersection at 6th Street, will be closed to through trafﬁc. The closure is anticipated to run through Sunday, May 17th. This closure is for installation of a new sanitary sewer main as part of the 2014 Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement. This project is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.

Intersection of Monte Vista and Overland Trail-Extended The intersection of Monte Vista and Overland Trail will be closed through Sunday, May 17th. This closure is for installation of a

died March 6, at age 58. “The dedication Mr. Lavrenz exhibited during his tenure serving Gillette College was exemplary and serves as a model for all aspiring and current members of any board,” Dr. Englert said. The Gillette College nursing pinning will take place on Friday at 1:30 p.m. inside the Cam-Plex Spirit Hall. It is also free and open to the public. For more about Gillette College, call (307) 686-0254.

new sanitary sewer main as part of the 2014 Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement. This project is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.

Stanley Avenue from 7th Street to 9th Street including the intersection of Stanley Avenue and 9th Street

Stanley Avenue from 7th Street to 9th Street including the intersection of Stanley Avenue and 9th Street will be closed through Friday, June 5th. This closure is for installation of a new water main and sanitary sewer, as well as removal and replacement of asphalt pavement, as part of the 2014 Water Main Replacement Project. This project is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.

WGFD Catches Hoback Elk Poachers

"Crushing The Competition"

John Barton of Thayne, WY, and Kurt Bodily of Star Valley Ranch, WY, were recently convicted for their involvement in the illegal shooting of three elk near Hoback Junction, south of Jackson, this past fall. Barton was convicted with taking an over limit of elk and illegally transferring a license to his wife, while Bodily was convicted of failing to tag an elk he shot. On September 29, 2014, South Jackson Game Warden Kyle Lash received a call from an individual who reported watching two hunters shoot three elk just before dark without attempting to retrieve them on the south end of Munger Mountain. Warden Lash reported to the area early the following morning and came upon the hunter’s truck parked at the same location as had been reported the night before. When contacted by Lash, there were three hunters in the vehicle, John Barton, his wife Katelyn Johnson and Kurt Bodily. When asked if they had shot any elk, Barton said all three had shot elk the evening before. When asked for their hunting licenses, they all provided fully intact licenses and it was

explained to them that they all were required to detach their carcass tag and affix it to their animal at the site of the kill. Furthermore, it was noted that Katelyn Johnson’s license had been purchased in Alpine, WY, earlier that morning. Upon further questioning, Barton and Bodily confessed to shooting all three elk the evening before, with Barton shooting two. Barton said he fired several shots at a cow elk, believed it was injured and then shot a calf elk thinking it was the injured cow. Then when the two realized they had shot three elk, and believed all three were down, they decided to leave them overnight and field dress them in the morning. Lash had the hunters show him where they had shot from and where the elk had died. As they approached the elk, they found the bull elk still alive but unable to move. Similarly, they found the calf elk still alive as well. Warden Lash dispatched both animals since the hunters did not have a gun. Charges were filed with the Teton County Circuit Court against John Barton for taking an over limit of big game and transfer of license.

Barton was fined $420.00 on both counts. Kurt Bodily was fined $220 for failing to tag a big game animal. Warden Lash commended the reporting individual, a resident sportsman, for providing the tip that brought the two to justice. “We really appreciate this individual picking up the phone when they witnessed this wildlife crime,” said Lash. “A witness often plays a key role in making a poaching case and this is a great example of how a person can make all the difference. We couldn’t have done it without their help.” Anyone with information on a possible poaching incident should call the STOP POACHING hotline at 1-877-WGFD-TIP (1-877-943-3847), any Game and Fish regional office, or any Game and Fish warden. Information can also be reported by clicking on the “Stop Poaching” icon located on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s web site homepage athttps:// wgfd.wyo.gov/web2011/home.aspx . Any information leading to an arrest and conviction may result in a reward of up to $5,000.00.

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Hat Creek Breaks Chokecherry Planting he Wyoming Game and Fish Department would like to thank the Converse County Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife and the Douglas Archery Club for their recent assistance of planting chokecherry trees in the Hat Creek Breaks. “This is an amazing group of volunteers who invested their own time, money and equipment to help wildlife,” says Willow Hibbs,

Douglas wildlife habitat biologist for the Game and Fish. “I have never seen a group of people so dedicated to helping out.” Over 500 chokecherry trees were recently planted on state land just north of Manville in the Hat Creek Breaks. These trees will mature in a few years and provide nutritious fruit for turkeys and songbirds and quality browse for deer. The area is publicly acces-

sible state land north of Manville and is used by the public for a variety of hunting opportunities. “Once these chokecherries are successfully established, they may serve as a source for additional growth of chokecherries in the local area,” adds Hibbs. “It is these partnerships that the Game and Fish really values because they help with on the ground projects that directly affect

wildlife. The amount of time these two groups donated should be applauded, and we really appreciate their passion for wildlife,” says Justin Binfet, Casper wildlife management coordinator. Again, Game and Fish would like to thank the volunteers and their organizations for their strong support, as well as for the time and materials used to implement this project.

Nurses Leading the Way 5K Moved to May 21 The Nurses Leading the Way 5K scheduled for tonight (Wednesday, May 6) at 5 pm has been postponed due to weather. The 5K run/ walk will now take place on Thursday, May 21. The race is scheduled as part of National Nurse’s Week celebrations. The 5K run/walk will take place at Dalbey Memorial Park (Fishing Lake), Dick Bratton Shelter. Registration for the race begins at 5

pm, with walkers beginning at 5:45 pm and runners starting at 6 pm. There is a $15 entry fee, which includes a T-shirt; or, you can pay $6 to enter without a T-shirt. All runners and walkers are welcome — including dogs and strollers! Prizes are given for the Top Female, Top Male and First Nurse who crosses the ﬁnish line. To pre-register, download a registration form

at www.cchwyo.org/rn5k or contact Josephine LeMaster, CCMH Maternal Child Department, at 307.688.2250 or Josephine.LeMaster@ ccmh.net. The Nurses Leading the Way 5K is sponsored by Drs. L. Amiotte, A. Biggs, R. Biggs, D. Brown, E. Johnsrud, J. Mansell, J. Price and Gillette Physical Therapy.

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar for Sophomores Accepting Registrations Calling all high school sophomores! The Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership seminar for Wyoming is now accepting registrations. The seminar will be held on 6/46/7 2015 at Laramie Community College in Cheyenne, WY. The state seminar is planned entirely by local volunteers who believe in the ability of young people to make a difference in their com-

munities. Students participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in the state, and explore their own personal leadership skills while learning how to lead others. The seminar curriculum is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership and develops leadership from three perspectives: Personal Leadership, Group Leadership, and

Leadership for Society. Students will also have the chance to meet other young leaders from around the state to discuss important topics that are currently affecting their lives. Attending the Wyoming HOBY Leadership Seminar is the ﬁrst step in opening the door to outstanding, lifelong leadership opportunities for local high school

sophomores. The total cost for a student to attend is $195. If you know a high school sophomore in your community with leadership potential who would like to attend the Wyoming HOBY seminar, please contact Chenique Murphy, Leadership Seminar Chair, at murphyc@hoby. org. To learn more please visit www.hoby.org.

Get Your Lawn Off to the Right Start with Tips from the Pros: Myths vs. Reality Myth #1: You can water your lawn and landscape any time of day. Reality: Water is a valuable resource; make every drop of irrigation count. Watering the lawn in the early mornings or evenings after sunset minimizes evaporation, it’s the best time for water to penetrate deep into the soil. Myth #2: It’s ok to cut the grass very short. Reality: Most landscape professionals advise to never cut more than one-third of the grass leaf at a time. Mowing at a ﬁnished cut height of 3 to 3.5 inches tall throughout the summer is generally recommended. The lawn will need less water, will be more resistant to weeds and will have a deeper, greener color. Use a sharp mower blade to prevent tearing grass blades. A crisp and clean cut will help prevent a “brown tip” appearance.

of water at a slower pace, which makes them more targeted and effective.

but “embracing the brown” for a couple of weeks in the summer is just ﬁne too.

Myth #7: You have to irrigate to have a healthy and beautiful lawn. Reality: Grasses are built to endure long periods of drought by entering a state of dormancy. When temperatures and moisture levels are at their extreme, the growing point of the grass plant, the crown, will shut off the grass blades, turning them brown. In almost all instances, once the heat and drought stresses have gone, the crowns will begin to send up new shoots. There’s nothing wrong with irrigating to avoid dormancy,

“Our members are passionate about creating beautiful and healthy lawns and landscapes for homeowners and communities to enjoy year round,” said Jim McCutcheon, president of NALP. “Whether homeowners hire a landscape professional to care for their yard, or learn a few tips from the pros, one of our goals is to provide the best advice possible.” For more helpful tips on taking care of your lawn and landscape, or to get advice on how to hire a landscape professional, visitwww. loveyourlandscape.com.

Myth #3: It’s best to water your lawn every day. Reality: Watering your lawn every three days is better than daily watering. Deep, rather than shallow lawn watering, is recommended to nurture roots. One inch of water to 12 inches of soil is the preferred ratio for watering actively growing grass. Myth #4: If you want to replace your lawn, you should do it in the spring, when plants get ready to bloom. Reality: The best time to sow seed is in the late summer and early fall when the temperatures are more consistent and highly competitive weeds, like crabgrass, are at the end of their life cycle. Myth #5: Early spring is the best time to fertilize the lawn. Reality: Since different species of grass prefer nutrients at different times of the year, be sure to use the correct fertilizer, at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place. A slow release fertilizer allows for more even and consistent feeding over a longer period of time than a quick release fertilizer. And remember to use fertilizers responsibly by cleaning up any that lands on streets, sidewalks or driveways where they can be washed away into lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Myth #6: A garden hose is more cost-efﬁcient than installing an irrigation system. Reality: Many landscape professionals recommend installing an irrigation system with smart controllers which have sensors that water when needed. Smart irrigation can offer a cost savings of 15 to 20 percent on water bills. Converting irrigation spray nozzles from sprinklers to rotating nozzles will spread heavy droplets

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Nearly Half of New Jobs are in Construction he Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that total unemployment insurance (UI) covered payroll increased by $196.9 million (6.3%) in the quarter ending September 2014 based on employer tax ﬁlings. Employment rose by 5,219 jobs (1.8%) and average weekly wage increased by $37 (4.4%). In third quarter, employment (1.8% compared to 0.9%), total wages (6.3% compared to 4.0%), and average weekly wage (4.4% compared to 3.0%) all grew faster than their ﬁve year averages. Nearly half (2,401, or 46.0%) of the jobs added in third quarter were in the construction sector. In terms of dollars, UI covered payroll represents approximately 91.5% of all wage and salary disburse- ments and 43.8% of personal income in the state (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2014). Analysts have noted that “minerals related employment is one of the key predictors of sales and use tax revenue” in Wyoming (CREG 2010). Despite the recent growth, overall employment remained approximately 2,950 jobs (1.0%) below its third quarter 2008 level. It appears that the state is getting close to making up all the job losses of 2009 and 2010. Visit our website at http://doe.state. wy.us/LMI/14Q3_QCEW/toc.htm for the

types of industry employment and the amount of earnings by county. Employment rose in 15 counties, fell in seven counties, and was unchanged in Platte County (see Table). Total payroll increased in 21 counties and fell in two. Campbell County added 1,777 jobs (6.5%) and its total payroll rose by $41.5 million (11.2%). Strong job growth was seen in construction, mining (including oil & gas), transportation & warehousing, and wholesale trade. Natrona County added 835 jobs (2.0%) and its total payroll rose by $44.1 million (8.9%). The largest job gains occurred in mining (including oil & gas), construction, and transportation & warehousing. Growth was also seen in manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Employment fell in other services and accommodation & food services. Employment rose by 788 jobs (3.7%) in Teton County and total payroll grew by $25.7 million (13.1%). Large job gains were seen in accommodation & food services, construction, retail trade, local government, and professional & technical services. Laramie County’s employment increased by 633 jobs (1.4%) and its total payroll grew by $14.3 million (3.0%). Sizeable job gains were seen in transportation & warehousing, accommoda-

David Bowles works at Energy Laboratories of Gillette.

tion & food services, and mining (including oil & gas). Employ- ment fell in retail trade, construction, and other services. Converse County added 430 jobs (7.1%) and its total payroll rose by $10.8 million (15.7%). The construction sector grew by more than 200 jobs and mining (including oil & gas) grew by approximately 100 jobs. Modest gains were seen in manufacturing and administrative & waste services. Sweetwater County lost 542 jobs (-2.2%), but total payroll rose by $6.7 million (2.0%). Employment fell in mining (including oil & gas), accommodation & food services, and administrative & waste services. Smaller job losses were seen in retail trade, real estate & rental & leasing, other services, and manufacturing. Employment in Sublette County fell by 273 jobs (-5.2%) and its total payroll fell by $1.4 million (-1.8%). Job losses were seen in construction, administrative & waste services, mining (including oil & gas), transportation & warehousing, and wholesale trade.

Preview—Fourth Quarter (October through December) 2014 Covered Employment & Wages According to preliminary data, job growth moderated slightly in fourth quar-

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Gillette College Names Chemist First Distinguished Alumnus David Bowles, an analytical chemist at Energy Laboratories of Gillette, has been named Gillette College’s ﬁrst-ever Distinguished Alumnus. Bowles, a 2008 graduate of Gillette College, will be honored at Gillette College’s 25th annual Commencement Ceremony, on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. inside the CamPlex Spirit Hall. The ceremony is free and open to the public. “We are elated to take the opportunity to recognize one of our outstanding graduates and the impact he is making in our community,” said Dr. Mark Englert, Gillette College CEO and vice president. “Mr. Bowles is the perfect candidate to honor with our ﬁrst Distinguished Alum award.” Bowles enrolled at Gillette College in 2005 with intentions of becom-

ing an analytical chemist. He was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and held the position of Public Relations Ofﬁcer. He was also the president of the Journalism Club and worked part-time as a campus grounds keeper. Bowles was awarded the Gillette College President’s Award and graduated with an Associate of Science. He was accepted into the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology chemistry program. While studying in Rapid City, Bowles conducted research for the South Dakota Department of Transportation related to air-entraining admixtures in concrete. He was awarded the American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry and the CRC Press Award for Excellence in Chemistry. In 2011, Bowles developed a

ter. Total payroll rose by $184.4 million (5.2%) and employment increased by approximately 4,400 jobs (1.6%). The largest job gains occurred in construction (approximately 1,650 jobs), transportation & warehousing (nearly 1,000 jobs), mining (nearly 850 jobs), and accommodation & food services (approximately 550 jobs). Em- ployment fell by approximately 200 jobs in other services and approximately 200 jobs in state government. Detailed covered employment and wages data for Fourth Quarter 2014 are scheduled to be released on August 14, 2015.

cost effective identiﬁcation method for counterfeit anti-malarial drugs and was published in the scientiﬁc journal “Applied Spectroscopy.” He graduated from SDSMT, earning an American Chemical Society Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Eager to return to his hometown, Bowles joined Energy Laboratories, which has branches in Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota and Texas. He currently performs various chemical analyses related to the energy industry. The Distinguished Alumnus award is sponsored by the Gillette College Foundation. For more information about the Foundation, contact Executive Director Heidi Gross at (307) 686-0254.

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Fish and Wildlife Meeting Schedule Announced The Fish and Wildlife Task Force appointed by Governor Matt Mead has announced the following meeting dates: • May 13th-14th • June 10th-11th • July 29th-30th • August 26th-27th The May13th-14th meeting will be held at Casper College, Strausner

Hall, Conference Room SH217. The agenda includes presentations from Wyoming Game and Fish on their mission, statutory requirements and programs, budget overview, current education, recruitment and retention programs. All Task Force meetings are open to the public. Public comments on this meeting can be made in-person on the afternoon of May

13th. Public comments will be accepted until August 15, 2015. Written comments may be sent to: Fish and Wildlife Task Force In care of: Align 1401 Airport Parkway, Suite 300 Cheyenne, WY 82001

Drawings Completed for Moose, Sheep, Goat, Bison Licenses

Veggie Molds Celebrates One Year Anniversary By Sandi Aberle he Veggie Mold Company celebrated their one year anniversary this month. The company sells molds that are placed on fruits and vegetables as they grow. When ripe, the mold is popped off and the fruit or vegetable is sliced. The molds are heart and star shaped so your salads can be topped with heart shaped tomatoes or star shaped cucumbers. The Gillette based company sells their molds through greenhouses,

shops, online stores and their website, www.veggiemold.com. Locally the molds, which are sold in sets, can be purchased in the gift shop at Paint Your Canvas. The molds are BPA free, have a special UV protection, recyclable and will last for years. Owner, Sandra Aberle, says “Gardening should be fun and veggie molds are the perfect addition to the garden and a great way to get your children to eat their veggies.” Aberle

says she sells the molds to gardeners all over the United States and a few have gone to foreign countries. “We are very proud to have such a great product.” Tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, eggplant are some of the vegetables that can be grown in the molds. Pears, lemons, oranges, limes and ﬁgs are fruits that are grown in the molds.

Youth Championship Hunting Challenge May 30 in Upton Wyoming high school championships culminate this month with the state hunting championships May 30 in Upton. Ofﬁcially called the Youth Hunter Education Challenge, this National Riﬂe Association-sponsored event allows Wyoming hunters 18 and under who have passed hunter education to showcase their skills and have a good time. The challenge tests youngsters in sporting clays style trap shooting, .22, muzzleloader and archery

marksmanship, wildlife identiﬁcation, orienteering and hunter safety judgments. “The challenge is designed to be a fun event for all participants – not just the winners,” said Jim Dawson, the Game and Fish’s recently retired hunter education coordinator. Since it began in 2008, the challenge has been hosted by the Upton Gun Club. All participants receive a prize and are eligible to advance to the NRA’s international competition July 26-31 in Raton, N.M.

To participate, youngsters need to submit copies of their hunter education card, birth certiﬁcate, photo and pay a $10 entry fee per NRA rules. Entry forms are available on the Game and Fish website or at Game and Fish ofﬁces. For more info, contact Rick Rothleutner of the Upton Gun Club at (307) 281-9980 or Jeff Obrecht of the Game and Fish at (307) 777-4532; jeff.obrecht@wyo.gov.

Game and Fish Meeting to Review Herd Objectives

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is encouraging all interested individuals to attend a public meeting at6pm on May 14 at the Casper Regional Game and Fish Ofﬁce to provide comments and suggestions to proposed changes in the herd population objective and management strategy for the Rattlesnake Mule Deer and Pronghorn Herds (Deer Hunt Areas 88 and 89 and Antelope Hunt Areas 70-72) and the Bates Hole /Hat Six Mule Deer Herd (Deer Hunt Area 66), all west of Casper. “Setting herd objectives is one of the most important things the public can be involved in since objectives shape the future management of a herd,” said Heather O’Brien, Casper wildlife biologist for Game and Fish.

Herd units are a grouping of hunt areas the Game and Fish Department uses to manage big game populations. The post-season population objectives of these herds are important because they establish the number of game for Game and Fish to manage with hunting. The population objectives are set using biological data and public input. O’Brien adds, “They are not population estimates, rather they are population goals.” The Game and Fish is proposing to keep the same post-season population objectives for both the Rattlesnake deer and pronghorn herds, which would mean continuing target management goals for 5,500 mule deer and 12,000 pronghorn. Game and Fish is proposing to decrease

the postseason population objective for the Bates Hole/Hat Six Mule Deer Herd from 12,000 to 8,000. This proposed decrease does not mean Game and Fish intends to manage for a reduced number of deer from current levels, but rather to manage for a more realistic and responsible target goal. The current objective of 12,000 has never been attained, and is not biologically responsible given habitat quality and availability. A public meeting will be held at 6pm on Thursday, May 14 at the Wyoming Game and Fish Casper Region Ofﬁce, 3030 Energy Lane. Everyone interested in the proposed changes to the management of mule deer and pronghorn are encouraged to attend and voice their opinion.

Wyoming’s annual drawing for big game licenses might not make you rich like some lottery winners, but the 954 successful applicants in the recently completed moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison drawings are likely thinking they hit their own jackpot. Game and Fish records show that 425 moose licenses were issued, 345 of which went to residents for overall drawing odds of 3.3 percent. Nonresidents received 80 licenses for a total drawing percentage of 4.8 percent. For bighorn sheep, 192 licenses were issued with 144 going to residents, resulting in drawing odds of 3.7 percent. Nonresident sheep hunters bucked even more difficult odds with 2,303 hunters putting in for 48 licenses with 2.1 percent drawing odds. Odds for individual hunters vary depending on hunt areas and the number of preference points each hunter had before applying. There was also considerable interest among bison hunters with 884 nonresidents applying for 61 licenses for 6.9 percent draw odds. A total of 2,870 resident hunters put in for 244 bison licenses for 8.5 percent chance of drawing. These figures are collective numbers for bull and cow bison. Hunters putting in for bulls had much more difficult odds than those putting in for cow bison. By far, the most difficult species to draw was for mountain goat with 3,635 residents putting in for 24 licenses representing a .66 percent chance of drawing. Nonresident goat hunters fared a bit better

with 778 hunters vying for eight licenses representing a 1.02 percent chance of drawing. Hunters who have accumulated preference points have a signiﬁcantly better chance of drawing licenses. For moose and bighorn sheep, preference points have been available for 19 years. Wyoming issues 75 percent of moose and bighorn sheep licenses to those who have the highest preference point totals and 25 percent of moose and bighorn sheep licenses in a random drawing

without regard to preference points. Preference points are not available for mountain goat and wild bison licenses. Drawing odds for individual hunt areas, quotas, and numbers of points needed to draw for each area are posted on the Game and Fish website at wgfd.wyo.gov. Click on “Hunting,” then on “Drawing Odds.” Hunters can determine their drawing success by visiting the Game and Fish website or by calling 307-777-4600. Licenses for those who

drew and refund warrants for those who were unsuccessful in the drawing will be mailed in the next few weeks. Hunters who did not apply for moose or bighorn sheep this year still have the opportunity to buy a preference point later this summer. Points are available online at wgfd.wyo. gov from July 1-Sept. 30. In addition, hunters also still have the opportunity to apply for the Game and Fish Super Tag and Super Tag Trifecta rafﬂes until July 1.

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Danielle Nicole Band at Donkey Creek Festival inger/bassist/songwriter Danielle Nicole oozes groove. There’s so much funky, bluesy soul coming out of her, you wonder if her heart beats in syncopated time. She will be performing on June 26 at the Donkey Creek Festival in Gillette. The Kansas City-raised daughter of musicians already had a solid blues foundation, but she found that groove — or new variations of it — in New Orleans, where she worked with GRAMMY®-winning producerguitarist Anders Osborne to craft a number of songs, the ﬁrst of which are showcased on her solo debut EP for Concord Records,

which was released March 10, 2015. The self-titled EP features four tracks that were recorded in New Orleans with Osborne producing and playing guitar. Stanton Moore holds court behind the drum set, Mike “Shinetop, Jr.” Sedovic plays keyboards and Danielle lays down the basslines while also handling all of the vocals. The last two tracks on the EP were recorded live at Kansas City’s Triple A radio mainstay KTBG-The Bridge 90.9 FM. Danielle sang and played acoustic guitar in their studios doing strippeddown, intimate versions of “You Only Need Me When You’re

Down” and Bob Dylan’s classic “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright”. Danielle calls her sound “bluesbased roots,” and it’s clear those roots reach deep — straight to the melting-pot heart of American music. She discovered them early, thanks to her parents and her big-band singer/grandmother. When Nicole’s father heard her belting out Koko Taylor’s “Never Trust a Man” at age 12, her destiny became clear. Inﬂuenced by artists as diverse as Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Paul McCartney, the Neville Brothers, Sarah Vaughan and Janis Joplin (the latter of whom she recalls, “…a white girl playin’ the blues; I

could relate…”), Danielle started gigging at 14 and picked up the bass at 18, when she and her brothers decided to join forces as Trampled Under Foot. As that band wound down after 13 years, she formed her own group, which is currently heading out on the road opening for George Thorogood and Buddy Guy. The EP is an introduction to Danielle as a formidable solo artist. A full length album is currently scheduled for release in late summer 2015, featuring more music created in New Orleans with Osborne, Moore and Sedovic.

Super Tag Raffles Provide Wyoming Dream Hunts Wyoming’s first ever Super Tag raffle for big game licenses lived up to expectations this past hunting season with a number of record book or near record book animals taken by hunters lucky in the drawings. A total of 13 licenses were available for both big and trophy game animals which include one license each for bighorn sheep, Shiras moose, elk, mountain goat, mule deer or white-tail deer, wild bison, antelope, mountain lion, wolf (no longer available due to a recent court decision related to the Endangered Species Act), and black bear. Additionally, in a separate “Trifecta” raffle, one lucky winner could choose any three licenses among those being offered. The raffle, available again in 2015, is open to both residents and nonresidents. Super Tag winners are able to hunt any open area for the species they selected except for moose hunt areas with 10 or fewer licenses and bighorn sheep hunt areas with eight or

fewer licenses. Winners also retain all preference points accumulated for their chosen species. Adding to the allure of Super Tags, moose and sheep winners are exempt from the mandatory ﬁve-year waiting periods before re-applying for a license, and the once-in-a-lifetime license restrictions for wild bison and mountain goat licenses are also waived. As expected, the most sought after Super Tag in 2014 was for bighorn sheep and was won by Evanston resident, Randall Johnston, who looked at more than 100 rams during his hunt, culminating with bagging a ram with 36 inch horns and 15 inch bases. Another winner Daniel Hauck of Riverton pulled the bison tag after purchasing just one ticket. Hauck elected to go after his bull with archery equipment and ended up bagging a bull that has a good chance of ranking in the top 20 in the Pope and Young (archery) record book. Tulsa, Okla. Resident

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Ben Carruthers, purchased just one ticket to win the 2014 Super Tag Trifecta rafﬂe. Carruthers, along with his father, spent 30 days in Wyoming hunting mountain goat, bighorn sheep, and moose, taking one of each. “This was deﬁnitely an experience that will provide a lifetime of memories,” Carruthers said. “Winning a Super Tag license is like a Wyoming Governor’s License – but

a lot more affordable than the tags generally auctioned by organizations to beneﬁt wildlife and conservation,” says Super Tag winner Jay Hensley of Casper, who took an impressive 49-inch moose. Super Tag rafﬂe tickets are $10 and the Super Tag Trifecta $30. Tickets are available until July 1 and must be purchased through the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Electronic License

System. Winners will be notified by July 15. Raffle winners must follow all applicable dates, regulations, and laws for selected hunt areas and must purchase all applicable licenses and/or stamps before hunting. For more information about the raffle visit the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website or call or email Glenn Pauley (glenn.pauley@ wyo.gov, 307-777-4637).

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Obituaries

Ivan Francis Kindt A Celebration of Life for Francis Kindt was held Friday, May 8, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Mike Morrison officiating. Francis Kindt, age 86 went to be with his savior on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Close to Home Hospice House of cancer. Ivan “Francis” Kindt was born on April 3, 1929 the only son of Ivan and Jane (Parish) Kindt on the family homestead in Geneseo, Kansas. Francis graduated from Geneseo High School in 1947. He attended McPherson College for one year. Francis met Lila Lee Peterson and on June 4, 1950 the couple was married. To this marriage seven children were born; Michal, Debora, Vickie, Patrick, Jeannie, Thomas and Susan. Throughout his life Francis has been in the Oilfield business. He enjoyed sports and played baseball as a pitcher and 1st basemen for United Sash & Door in Wichita, Kansas. They moved back to his hometown of Geneseo where Francis started his own welding company. After going to weld for Garvey’s on rigs Francis was asked to go up to Belle Creek, MT to weld on their rigs. Upon arriving he fell in love with the country so Francis moved the family to Biddle, Montana in 1968 and later to Gillette in 1970. Francis and Lila owned and operated Big 3 Oilfield Services in Gillette, WY for numerous years. Francis tried to retire numerous times but always had to get back into the oil patch. His last job was with El Paso Drilling as their consultant, retiring at age 81. In his free time he was a Square Dance caller for many years traveling to many areas. Francis loved fishing, Town Team Basketball, and baseball. His recent birthday was celebrated with Birthday cards being sent to him. Francis appreciated all the cards and enjoyed reading them and also the pictures that were enclosed. To the end this kept a smile on his face and a positive attitude. In 1927 Francis’s great grandfather William Kindt wrote and published “The Wabash Cannonball”. Francis and Lila retained the original sheet music with Will Kindt’s name on it. Francis is survived by his wife, Lila Kindt, his sons, Michael (Mary) Kindt, Thomas Kindt

His daughters, Debora Kindt, Vickie Kindt and Susan Kindt. Nine grandchildren, Angeline, Mitch, Misty, Michael, Brian, Sheyla, Steven, Brad, and Christy, nine great grandchildren, Sera, Tasha, Matthew, Kaylie, Bridget, Bradyn, Jack, Taylor and JC. He is preceded in death by his parents, his son, Patrick, his daughter, Jeannie and a granddaughter, Angeline Theres. In lieu of ﬂowers a memorial has been established in his name to beneﬁt the Close To Home Hospice House. Memorials and condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website: www. WalkerFuneralGillette. com

Carroll Martin A Funeral Service for Carroll R. Martin was held Wednesday May 6 at The Church Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Gillette. Carroll Raymond Martin, age 87, of Gillette passed away on May 1, 2015 at his home. Carroll Raymond Martin was born on November 25, 1927 in Pamona, California to Carroll Leo Martin and Pearl Theodosia Gresham. He grew up on a citrus farm in Puente, California where he attended school and graduated from Puente High School. Carroll married the love of his life Jane Ann Wilmoth on May 23, 1951 in San Bernardino, California. Shortly after marriage he joined the United States Army in January 1951 and served during the Korean War until November 1952. During this time Carroll attained the rank of CPL and received the Purple Heart medal. Upon being honorably discharged he went to work for Riverside Cement from 1953-1960 and moved to Clarkdale, Arizona in 1960 and began working at Portland cement. Carroll moved to Tucson in 1965 and was employed at Cyprus/ Pima Mine. The couple moved to Gillette in 1978 where Carroll went to work for Thunder Basin Coal Company and also from where he retired in 1993. Carroll was a member of the VFW and LDS Church and was a big Oakland Raiders fan and Arizona

Wild Cats. He enjoyed reading, long walks, cooking and studying history. He also enjoyed travelling. Carroll R. Martin is survived by his son, Charles W. Martin; daughters, Linda R. Martin, Elizabeth Ann Martin; sister, Peggy Martin Rodgers, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 49 years Jane Martin and one sister, Doris Martin Brand. A memorial has been established to beneﬁt the American Diabetes Association. Memorials and Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via website atwww.walkerfuneralgillette.com

Harry E. Roby A Memorial Service for Harry E. Roby was held Friday, May 8, at Abiding Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Phillip Hofinga officiating. Harry Edguar Roby, age 81, of Gillette passed away at his home on May 4, 2015 after battling cancer. Harry Roby entered heaven knowing that he would finally meet up with the love of his life once again. He will be missed by those who truly knew and loved him for his kindness, undeniable generosity and straightforward advice. He never failed to show the love that he had for his family. There was no question as to how much he loved his beloved Ione and his daughters Janell, Brenda and Phyllis. Harry was born with an identical twin (Howard) on June 2, 1933 to Walter and Claire Roby in San Francisco, California. Shortly after the twins birth the family moved to the Park County area where Harry resided until 2014. For the past year he lived in Gillette near family and with his four-legged sidekick, Socks. Harry enjoyed spending time fishing either from the shore or from his boat with his wife. He is survived by his daughters, Phyllis (Ed) Yost of Sandy, Oregon, Janell (Terry) Pettigrew of Gillette, Brenda (Dean) Thiessen of Elgin, Illinios; grandchildren, Josh (Kelly) Yost, Jennifer Yost, Samantha (Calvin) Schell, Christian Pettigrew, Ash-

ton Pettigrew, and Caleb Pettigrew and great grandkids Josie, Maggie, Quinn, Ellie Yost, Will and Grady Schell. He is preceded in death by his parents, both brothers, his wife, Ione, his infant son, Bret and his infant grandson, Seth. In lieu of ﬂowers the family asks that donations be made to the Heptner Cancer Center. Memorials and Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716 or via the web at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com

Richard “George” Houser A Celebration of Life for George Houser was held Friday, May 8 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Richard “George” Houser, 58 of Gillette passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 of a pulmonary event at Campbell County Memorial Hospital. George was born to Clarence F. Houser Sr. and H. Harlene Houser in Sidney, Nebraska; he is one of six children. While growing up in Sidney, George was involved in a variety of different sports. He was a pitcher for the Knights of Columbus from youth through his high school years. He was also a four time State Championship Wrestler for the Sidney Raiders in the Lightweight Division. After graduating from high school, George made a career as a Machine Operator on the BNSF Railroad starting in July 1975. During his 35 years on the railroad he was one of the Top Operators in the District, traveling through Nebraska, Wyoming and South Dakota. There was not a machine that worked on the tracks that George could not operate. While still in Sidney from a previous marriage, in 1977 George welcomed a son, Richard “Rick” Houser. In 1989 while stationed in Gillette, George met Lorraine Pickett. After courting her, they were married in August of 1990 in Gillette. This union brought together a blended family. George enjoyed hunting, watching WWE, grandkid time and activities, woodworking, and tinkering on different things and he always had a loyal dog or two at his side. He was a huge inspiration to his

family and will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. George was a very loving and giving brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He touched so many lives while we had him and his legacy will live on in all that he inspired. George is survived by his wife, Lorraine of 23 years; son, Rick Houser of Idaho; step-daughter, Tiffany Pickett (John Emery); step-son, Richard J Eutsler III of Gillette; brother, Clarence Houser Jr. of Nebraska; sisters, Jeanette Houser of Florida, Helen (David) Walmsley of Wyoming; grandchildren, Jonathan Dixon, John T. Emery, Jena Houser, Troy Dixon, Noah Lewis Eutsler, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends, along with current loyal dog, Snoopy. George is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Stan and Bob; and his father and mother in law, Blaine and Dorla Pickett. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716 or via website: www.gillettememorialchapel.com

Doris Payne A Funeral service for Doris Payne 89, of Gillette was held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 7 at Antelope Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Thompson officiating. Doris passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Close to Home Hospice in Gillette. Doris was born on November 14, 1925 in Sims, Illinois. She grew up in several small Southern Illinois communities and graduated from Wayne County High School in Fairfield, Illinois. On February 1, 1947, Doris married Homer Payne. They moved to the Colorado/ Wyoming area in the early 50’s with Homer’s job in the oil business. They made Gillette their home in 1962. Doris was a long time active member of the Antelope Valley Baptist Church, where she taught Bible Study for 35 years. Doris will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Doris is survived by her sons, Bruce Payne of Longmont, Colorado, Mark (Kelly) Payne of Gillette; sisters, Marian Weedman of Fairfield, Illinios and June Potter of Grayville,

Campbell Co. Fire Dept. May 4, 2015 - At 1:38 a.m. to E. 2nd St. for an EMS assist. - At 11:25 a.m. to Circle Dr for an EMS assist. - At 8:31 p.m. to 2533 S Douglas Hwy for a report of a vehicle on fire. CCFD was cancelled by GPD on scene who stated there was no fire. - At 10:58 p.m. to 1810 S Douglas Hwy for an EMS assist. May 5, 2015 - At 1:06 a.m. to the 500 block of Church Avenue for an EMS assist. - At 12:18 p.m. to W. Warlow Dr. for an EMS assist. - At 4:13 p.m. to Town Centre Drive for an EMS assist. - At 6:50 p.m. to South Douglas Highway for an EMS assist. - At 8:14 p.m. to Dogwood Avenue for an automatic fire alarm activation. Upon arrival crews found the alarm to be false and assisted in resetting the alarm system. - At 9:47 p.m. to Interstate 90 for the report of a two vehicle collision resulting in a vehicle on fire. Fire department personnel arrived on scene to find a passenger vehicle which had struck a semi trailer. The passenger vehicle was on fire and the fire extended to the

contents of the trailer. The ﬁre was caused from the collision and resulted in a total loss of the passenger vehicle and approximately $10,000 dollars damage to the contents of the semi trailer. Additionally ﬁre department personnel assisted law enforcement with the extrication of a victim from the accident.

gases were detected in or around the residence. - At 8:00 p.m. to Big Sky Street for the report of a carbon monoxide detector activation. Fire department personnel found elevated levels of carbon monoxide inside of the residence. The cause was from a gasoline engine running in the garage.

May 6, 2015 - At 5:25 a.m. to Wigwam Boulevard for the report of a natural gas leak inside of the residence. Personnel arrived to find the stove had been left on and filled the house with natural gas. Fire department personnel ventilated the residence. - At 9:07 a.m. to Coal Dust Road for a report of a hot electrical outlet. Upon arrival fire crews determined the outlet being used at the time had arced due to a loose electrical connection which caused smoke to emit from the outlet and become hot. The resident was advised to avoid returning power to the outlet until the outlet box could be replaced.

May 8, 2015 - At 11:06 a.m. to 1678 Midland Rd. for an automatic fire alarm, units were cancelled en-route. - At 12:57 p.m. to Highway 14 16 near Eastside Liquors for a one vehicle rollover with no injuries. Hydrocarbons were cleaned up from the storm drain canal. - At 5:11 p.m. to 2501 Dogwood for an automatic fire alarm, upon arrival it was determined that there was no fire and the alarm was pulled maliciously.

May 7, 2015 - At 6:11 a.m. to Richards Avenue for a possible gas smell. No

May 9, 2015 - At 3:22 p.m. to Burma Avenue for an automatic fire alarm activation. Upon arrival crews found a tamper switch was engaged. After it was confirmed there was no fire, crews turned the scene over to building maintenance personnel. - At 8:07 p.m. to Raymond St.

for an EMS assist. - At 10:50 p.m. to E. 2nd Street for an automatic fire alarm activation. Upon arrival crews were unable to find a cause for the alarm activation. May 10, 2015 - At 1:10 p.m. to Trinidad for an EMS assist. - At 1:35 p.m. to Arapahoe Ave. for an EMS assist. - At 1:52 p.m. to 1801 E. Warlow #20 for an automatic fire alarm activation, units were cancelled prior to arrival. - At 5:29 p.m. to Harvest Moon and Butler Spaeth for a one vehicle rollover with no injuries. - At 8:04 p.m. to 5600 Hannum Lot #13 for a report of a possible structure fire, upon arrival we found a small fire contained to the exterior water heater room of a mobile home. The home owner had extinguished the fire, damage is estimated at $1,000. - At 10:20 p.m. to 501 S. Emerson for a report of a possible structure fire, there was an unknown type of fire in the back of the residence, units were cancelled by Police Dept. en route.

Illinios; granddaughters, Shannon Payne of Billings, Montana, Erin Payne of Longmont, Colorado, Tara Payne of San Diego, California and Jessica Payne of Gillette; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Homer; her parents, and four brothers. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family requests that donations be made to Talking Bibles or Antelope Valley Baptist Church in Doris’ name. Memorials and condolences may be sent in Doris’ name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716 or via website: www.gillettememorialchapel.com

helped with the technology of reactivating dead wells by introducing bacteria. He was able to travel all over the country with his career. Philip met the love of his life, Jennifer in November of 2004 and they began a wonderful relationship on December 19, 2004; his 21st birthday. They celebrated their love by marrying on July 25, 2009. Philip was a devoted father and step-father to his three children; Alec (13), Giles (6), and Brylee (5). His amazing devotion to family friends and work was very prevalent in his life. He was always the ﬁrst one to help anyone in

need, especially his mom. Philip is survived by his wife, Jenn; their three children; his brothers, Shane and Eric; mother, Cathe; grandparents, Bert and Margaret; his aunt, Marjorie (Lyle); and uncle, Charlie (Mary Michelle); cousins, Christina and Josie; along with numerous extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his Great-Grandmother, Eva Pearl Coonrod and his dogs, Axel and Lenox. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716 or via website: www.gillettememorialchapel.com

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Philip Tuttle A Celebration of life for Philip Tuttle was held Tuesday, May 12 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Bill Morel ofﬁciating. Philip Giles Tuttle 31, of Gillette died Tuesday, May 5, 2015, along with his two dogs, Allie and Levi, from a vehicle accident. Philip was one of three sons born to Cathe Tuttle in Sheridan. While growing up Philip enjoyed camping, skiing, ﬁshing, boy scouts and sports with his brothers. After graduating from high school, Philip made a career as a roustabout for the methane and coal industry. He

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If veggie’s could talk what would they say? Would they tell you when they were thirsty? Where they would like to live? How much sun they need, water requirements, nutrients and companions? Companion planting is important to every vegetables. Different vegetables can help or harm each other and if they could talk, they would tell us. Tomatoes would let us know that they love to live next to: asparagus, cabbage, carrots, gooseberries, basil and parsley, onions, rosemary and sage. But they don’t like kohlrabi, potatoes and walnuts. Peppers like carrots, eggplants, onions, tomatoes and basil. Peas love beans, carrots, corn, cucumbers and radishes but hate garlic, leeks, onions and shallots. Beans love to live by corn, potatoes and radishes. Beans don’t like beets, garlic, and kohlrabi. Beets have a lot of friends in the garden. Some of those friends are brussel sprouts, beans, cabbage, cauliﬂower, chard and onions. Cucumbers like early potatoes but not

Martha Jane Canary By Jeff Morrison

egendary figures of the Old West often cashed in on their fame and notoriety to earn a living later in life. Frank James, after a long stint in prison, gave tours of the family farm and his brother, Jessie’s grave site. Sitting Bull sold his autograph to tourists. Buffalo Bill not only created the Wild West Show, but developed a multi-facetted business franchise from his name. Martha Jane Canary, the real-life woman behind Calamity Jane, also profited from her own fame. But her legend disguised a tragic life of alcoholism, poverty, and prostitution. She ended up believing her own myth, as did the rest of society. As a result, just about every aspect of her life has been disputed over the years and it has become nearly impossible to filter out the facts from the fiction. This is my humble attempt to do so: Martha was born in Missouri around 1852. She was the eldest of six children born to Robert and Charlotte Canary. In 1865 the Canary family sold their farm and joined the gold rush to Virginia City, Montana. Along the journey, young Martha hunted for food along with the men of the wagon train. She was, by all accounts, a very good shot with a rifle, and this would work in her favor in the hard years to come. Her parents were not the best of role models. It has been claimed that her mother was a reformed prostitute who could swear like a teamster – a character trait her daughter became well known for as well. Once in the gold camps of Montana, her father apparently did more gambling than prospecting. At one point, the children were so neglected that Martha had to beg for help from their neighbors. Charlotte died in 1866, and Richard moved the family to Salt Lake City, where he attempted to return to farming. He died in 1867, leaving 15-yearold Martha to care for her siblings as best she could. Martha, who was ill-educated and functionally illiterate her entire life, had few prospects. By 1868, she apparently left her siblings in the care of others and struck out on her own, ending up working

in the brothels that sprung up in the “Hell on Wheels” camps of the Union Pacific Railroad construction crews. Not much is known about her actual life from 1868 to 1873. She later claimed, through ghost-written “autobiographies” written for her dime museum stage act, to have done some pretty amazing things: In 1872, she was hired by Lt. Colonel George Custer as a scout at Fort Russell in Cheyenne. She later accompanied him to Arizona to fight Apaches. At this same time, she saved the life of a Captain Egan who commanded a military post near the present town of Sheridan, and earned her nickname Calamity Jane. She married Wild Bill Hickok in 1873 up in Montana… These are just a few of the utter fabrications she not only repeated but eventually came to believe as gospel truth toward the end of her life. By 1873, she was working at the Three Mile Hog Ranch near Fort Laramie. A “Hog Ranch” was a brothel that was located just outside the military reserve of a remote post. They were considered the ultimate dead-end for prostitutes. By this time whatever “youthful good looks” Martha had ever possessed were mostly gone, thanks to rough living and alcoholic binges. In 1875 she joined General George Crook’s expedition to expel miners from the Black Hills as a campfollower. To avoid detection from officers during the day, prostitutes often bobbed their hair and donned soldier uniforms to blend in. Martha’s wind tanned skin and masculine chin helped with the disguise. But when she and a friend tried to join Crook’s Big Horn Expedition in early 1876, she only made it as far as Reno Cantonment near Pumpkin Buttes. They were caught and sent packing back to Fort Fetterman. Martha later claimed to have accompanied the expedition as a scout. Exactly what knowledge she had of the Powder River Country, or the Lakota, Arapahoe and Northern Cheyenne remains a mystery. Capt. Jack Crawford later wrote that Calamity Jane “… never saw service in any capacity under either

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General Crook or General Miles. She never saw a lynching and never was in an Indian fight. She was simply a notorious character, dissolute and devilish, but possessed a generous streak which made her popular.” In July of 1876 she was in Cheyenne when a wagon train led by Charlie and Steve Utter was preparing to embark to the new gold prospecting community of Deadwood. Martha and a few other prostitutes joined the train. Also travelling with Colorado Charlie was former lawman, gambler and living-legend, Bill Hickok. It was the first time Martha met Hickok, and she was smitten. Although she would later claim that she bore Hickok’s child in 1873 and later gave it up for adoption, the infatuation was completely onesided. When they arrived in Deadwood Hickok gave her $20 and advised her to take a bath and wash behind her ears. Martha, who was by now known throughout the region as “Calamity Jane” (although no one really knows where the nickname came from), would become a frequent visitor to Deadwood for the rest of her life. In 1877 the character of Calamity Jane was introduced into the Deadwood Dick serial written by Edward Lytton Wheeler. Although the fictional character bore little to no resemblance to the actual Calamity Jane, because of the association to Deadwood the dime novel heroin was generally believed to be her. In 1879, Calamity Jane left Deadwood, claiming that it had become “too Puritanical”. She moved from town to town throughout Wyoming, Montana, and the Black Hills. She never stayed in one place long, mostly being asked to move on due to being drunk and disorderly. No longer able to make a steady living as a prostitute, she worked at any odd job that cropped up. One of her later claims actually had some truth to it: she was employed occasionally as a mule-skinner. Her additional claims to have been an express rider and stage coach driver are not likely, however.

From time to time she would live with a “husband”, and even tried homesteading on at least one occasion. Her only known legitimate marriage, albeit brief, was to Bill Steers, who physically abused her and was jailed for it at one point. It is thought that he was most likely the father of her only conﬁrmed child she named, Jessie. In 1894 she moved in with Clinton Burke on a small ranch near Ekalaka, Montana. Although the couple never actually married (probably because she never divorced Steers), she took his name and used it for the rest of her life. In 1895 she enrolled Jessie at the St. Martin’s Academy in Sturgis and took an offer to capitalize on her notoriety. She was employed by traveling dime-museum entrepreneurs, Charles Kohl and George Middleton, to recite her “autobiography” and give shooting demonstrations. Her billing was, “The famous woman scout of the Wild West; Comrade of Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill; Terror of evildoers in the Black Hills….” She memorized her lines so well that it became her reality. Who could blame

her? The myth was so much better than her actual life. Clinton Burke disappeared before the run of the show was over. After the tour closed she mostly lived off money she made from selling the “autobiographies” and her photos, and what she could sponge off acquaintances. In 1901 she went east to do another tour with a different show, but Bill Cody found her drunk and destitute in Buffalo, New York. He bought her a train ticket back west and gave her money for food. Her health declined quickly. In 1903 she made one last visit to Deadwood, where a local photographer took a now famous picture of her in front of Bill Hickok’s grave. In August she died of “inﬂammation of the bowels.” She was buried in Deadwood next to Wild Bill by the Society of Black Hills Pioneers. Although her fame only provided a meager income at best, Martha Canary’s legend continued to grow after her death. Today, when we think about famous people of the Wild West, three names spring immediately to mind: Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hickok, and Calamity Jane.

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late potatoes. They also are friends with radishes, corn, cabbage, beans, and sunﬂowers. Lettuce and strawberries like radishes. The cabbage family are not happy living with lettuce though. The secrets of the garden is the soil and veggies would tell you how important the soil is. Every vegetable has needs and nutrients that they take from the soil. If we watch and listen to our veggies they will reveal a lot to us. The color of their leaves, the strength of their stems, their shape and size. Veggie do tell, if we listen. When vegetables are healthy, they are at their best. It is just like our families. If we care for our children, they are healthy. If we care for our garden, our veggies are healthy. They grow up and become what we expect. They are productive and produce in abundance. This summer watch and listen to your veggies and see how they can talk to you may just have your best season yet. Talk with you next week and good gardening.

The Dinner Bell By Candice DeLaat

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Since we live in Wyoming, and although clabber was introduced by the Scots that settled the Appalachian Mountains, I thought for my ﬁrst Dinner Bell that we could start with something simple like cottage cheese. We buy raw milk (from EZ Rockin’ Ranch in Campbell County – see ad in this newspaper) and have for about three years now. We know it’s healthier, better tasting, and allows us to make all kinds of different things with this natural product. When we ﬁrst started buying raw milk, we were essentially purchasing our own product. Wyoming law at the time would not let anyone buy/sell raw milk for some less than common sense reason. So, we had to circumnavigate that law, and we are proud to admit it, and buy a “share” in a cow. When with victimless crimes the government directly takes away your freedom of choice, I follow my husband’s teachings of “We are a country of laws, but rights Dinner and living by those rights always trumps an overauthoritarian government when you are a free people.” So, we owned a “share” of our cow and started making all sorts of things with the beautiful milk. Here is one of the recipes we started with. Ingredients: Farm fresh raw milk (unpasteurized), about a week or two old is best.

Process: Leave your milk on the counter in a jar (sealed) for 2-3 days in a warm spot until solids appear. Shake it to see if it’s turned thick. It should not yet be separated. If the milk is still mostly white when shaken, and has turned thick, it is done clabbering. Store your clabbered milk in the refrigerator. If you leave the milk on the counter longer, it will separate turn into curds and whey. If this happens, drain off they whey and cream cheese and use in your favorite recipes. Allow milk to form clabber. Skim off cream once clabbered. Set clabbered milk on very low heat and cut in 1 inch squares. Place colander into clabber. Dip off whey that rises into the colander. When clabber becomes ﬁrm, rinse with cold water. Squeeze liquid out and press into ball. Crumble into bowl. Mix curds with thick cream.

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Opinion Why the Lies? By Glenn Woods

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ecently, somewhere in America, some high school students showed their opinion by wearing Chick-Fil-A shirts to school on a day when students wanted everyone to wear rainbow shirts in support of “gay” and “lesbian” students. You can imagine the outrage it caused. But the problem is that the “opposition” to Chick-FilA shirts is based on a lie. The owner of Chick-Fil-A, God rest his soul, was a deeply religious man. When asked by a reporter about his opinion on same sex marriage he said that it was against the teachings of The Bible. But at no time did he ever discriminate against anyone at any of his restaurants anywhere in America. He would not allow it. The Chick-Fil-A controversy is a lie. So why is it repeated over and over? HANDS UP. DON’T SHOOT! Another lie. After investigations of the shooting of Michael Brown at both the local level and by Eric Holder

(of The Department of Justice) on the federal level, both came to the same conclusions. Michael Brown had his head down and was charging the police ofﬁcer when he was shot. But the lie continues. WHY? And 97% of scientists agree that man is the major cause of catastrophic climate change. Anyone who looks up that so called “study” will see that it is a lie. It has been debunked every which way it can be debunked. But they keep saying it. WHY? Green Energy is good for the environment. - LIE. Wind-turbines are NOT killing over 500,000 birds a year. - YES THEY ARE. Carbon Pollution. - That is a LIE. Carbon is NOT a pollutant. Nor is CO2. The list goes on. I could ﬁll a book. Why the persistence of these and so many other lies? To tell you the truth, I used to care about why. But then, just this morning, I gave up caring. We can

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analyze the liars all we want. It does not matter what their motives are. We can call them out all we want. We can prove them wrong all we can. They will just continue to repeat these lies. What matters is that you and I stay on top of the truth. What matters even more is that we are out there showing everyone we can discover and repeat the truth. We have seen that the liars will not quit. So who is out there countering their stories? Don’t look to the establishment’s press. They are part of the problem. It is also important that we do not get discouraged by the media propaganda that wants us to believe our limited government, personal freedom beliefs, are in the minority. That is also a lie. These liars also want you to feel ashamed and embarrassed for telling the truth. That is the biggest lie of all. Be proud. Anyone who has to lie to make a point never had a valid point to begin with.

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“A Loving and Kind Mother” By Trinity Lewis - Lewis Media Consulting

There is a lot to be said about a loving and kind mother. One who is willing to set aside anything that might hint selﬁshness and to pour her heart and soul into raising children of character. Children who are honest and loving, children who the community will look to with respect someday. Such a mother has to understand that her words become their words, her actions they will someday carry out and her opinions, blended with the opinions of the children’s father, will become their outlook as well. God put a very large burden on the shoulders of these women. Once they were just little girls themselves playing with their dollies and imagining that someday they’d cradle real babies and help them to grow. All too soon the bills spilled in, the pains and trials that come with parenting rushed over these little girls and the word “mother” became more of a curse word than a term of endurance. The story doesn’t end there though. There are highlights for a mother during the teenage years, helping her little girl buy a prom dress or cheering

her son on at the state high school rodeo. She is the chaperon to more events than she could imagine and she stands in line to get to have time with the kids that, she wanted to have friends, but she misses the days when they were just hers. During the next few years a mother sends multiple care packages to her children while they’re at college. She sends the packages with love and with the remorse that she’s unable to be there with them. What an accomplishment to have them succeed but, memories flood her mind of the numerous instances when her gap toothed babes came running home with a homework problem or an art project that only mom could handle. It is during those college days or maybe shortly thereafter when her little ones, now all grown up, call to say they’re bringing a friend home for the weekend. Not just any friend but a boyfriend or a girlfriend and someone they’re really interested in. The next chapter is a flurry of engagement parties and bridal showers, wedding dress shopping and tux coordinating. Who will be the flower girl?

The mother’s niece. And as that little five year old walks down the aisle with golden curls bouncing and petals being flung from her tiny fingers the mother can only think “Soon my baby will have babies all her own.” Then is the moment when the kids are at the front of the Church and with only a few words on an altar, a covenant has been spoken and signed and the mother begins to sob. Both tears of laughter and joy for her young adult and also tears of letting go. She is no longer in charge. What’s right around the bend, the mother had predicted and with glee realizes that grandchildren are one of God’s greatest

blessings. For when a grandchild is made so is a grandma. Grandma soon realizes that these sweet little lives will not have to be corrected by her, she’ll leave that to their parents. Her only duty is to love on them and to care for them any and every way she’d like. So the page has turned and the cycle begins yet again. For a new mother, who watches her little one cradle a dolly. She stands there musing for a minute and just as the mother is about to walk away she hears the sweet girl say to the doll “Someday I’ll have a real baby just like you and when I do I’ll be all grown up just like mommy.”

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Opinion A View from the Inside - Looking Out “Nations, Politics and the 2015 UK Election” By George Halford s an alien (legal) now resident in Gillette, one thing that has been a constant source of puzzlement is the ingrained parochialism of the people of this great country which is so important to so many throughout the world. Maybe it is because I come from such a small country - the UK - where foreign travel is so common. Maybe it is because of a childhood fixation with stamp collecting, maps and geography generally. Maybe it is our different education systems. However, I am constantly astonished at the lack of knowledge of different countries and what is going on out there. A common conversation can go like this: “So, you’re from Scotland are you? I have ancestors that came from Scotland.” (The Scots must have been very busy here.) I will commonly ask whether they have been there, “Oh no, but I’ve always wanted to go.” Later on I will often get the question - “Now, where exactly is Scotland?” As a Brit living in the USA, I have long got used to the confusion between English and British as nationalities. Well, the English themselves are prone to that, which is just one of the annoyances to the inhabitants of Scotland and Wales, which three nations make up Great Britain, thus British or a ‘Brit’. When provoked, I have tried responding by implying that the USA and California are one and the same but I have to admit, the lesson is usually lost. Just to get this out of the way, the name of my native country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. So, this article is an attempt to clarify for you what went on in the general election that was held on May 7 which decided on the nature of the UK Government for the next five years, how British parties relate to American ones and what are the implications of the result. 2010 Back in 2010, at the previous election (parliaments are now of a fixed five year length) the Conservatives, led by David Cameron, were the largest party, but failed to get a majority of the 650 seats of the House of Commons (the House of Commons roughly equates to Congress). If one party has a majority of the seats then their leader invariably becomes Prime Minister and leads the government (wish you had the same?) In order to form a stable government and for David Cameron to become Prime Minister, the Conservatives entered into a formal coalition with a much smaller party, the Liberal Democrats, which was enough to achieve a healthy majority sufficient to push through legislation without undue problems. However, before legislation could be introduced it required negotiations between the two parties with resulting compromises. In other words, neither party could get all its own policies through unadulterated. 2015 To 2015 and after about six weeks of campaigning the results are in. Election campaigning is restricted to the six week period between the dissolution of a Parliament and the election. A blessed relief for Brits who cannot grasp how election campaigning in the USA seems to be constant. Of the 650 seats, 533 are in England, 59 in Scotland, 40 in Wales and 18 in Northern Ireland. Before the election it had looked for a long time that the two major parties, Conservatives and Labour, were neck and neck and there was widespread speculation that the Conservatives would again fail to gain a majority and the result would be protracted negotiations between parties until a stable coalition could be achieved. Failing that a minority government, but history has shown they do not last long. One of the reasons the result was so unexpected is that it is very rare for an incumbent government to gain seats (like the USA), almost always they lose some seats as the electorate expresses its dissatisfaction. Suffice to say that that was not how it turned out. Let us look at how each party did. The Conservative Party Firstly, the winners, the Conservative party or ‘Tories’. They ended up with 331 Members of Parliament (MPs), which is a majority all on their own. Not a huge majority certainly (just 12) but they gained seats and can fairly be counted the winners. The Conservative party has traditionally been equated with the Republican Party in the USA. While this comparison may have been val-

id in the days of Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan, things have changed since then. The Republican Party has appeared to drift further to the right while the Conservative party has drifted in the opposite direction. It is still a business friendly party wanting low taxation and restrictions on benefits but embraces the welfare state. In effect it has become a just right of centre party. Unlike the USA, and in common with the rest of Europe, the government’s response to the financial crisis was not stimulus but to reduce spending with a period of ‘austerity’ and greater unemployment. (I make no judgment between which was the better response, time will tell.) The Conservatives ended up with 36.9% of the national vote, almost the same as 2010. However, this was sufficient to gain them 24 more seats than last time and they are home and dry with their 331 seats (or are they? - More on this later). Of their 24 gains, 21 came from England, three from Wales, and none from Scotland - but they did manage to hold on to the single seat they had there previously. Why this mixed bag? In England their vote went up 1.4% to 41%, some seats were lost to Labour but more were gained back and they hammered their coalition partners, the Liberal Democrats. In Wales the result was similar, a marginal increase to 27.2%. However, in Scotland their vote went down 1.8% to only 14.9% but this was just enough to hang on to their single seat. The major parties do not effectively contest in Northern Ireland and none has any seats there. So, when you read of a ‘resounding victory’ for the Conservatives, bear in mind that because of the ‘first past the post’ system in British general elections a majority of the seats can be won with a minority of the vote. The usual argument put forward in favor of this system is that it produces strong, stable governments. Quite sufficient for celebrations in the Conservative camp and the pound and stock markets gained ground but not an overwhelming endorsement by the electorate of the austerity policy. The Labour Party Secondly, the next biggest party - Labour. They ended up with 232 seats. Not what they were hoping, or expecting at all. Because the Conservative party is regarded as similar to the Republican Party in the USA, it is often assumed therefore that the Labour party must somehow equate with the Democrats. This is a major mistake. The Labour party used to be staunchly socialist, pro unions and the welfare state etc. Under Tony Blair and ‘New Labour’ that all changed. The party lurched firmly to the right and became a left of centre party. This is similar to the drift of the Democrats in the USA, which in the UK spectrum has become a just right of centre party and thus they are actually closer in philosophy to the Conservatives. This may explain why Obama and Cameron get on so well together. Labour gained 30.4% of the national vote, a small increase over 2010. That meant they were 6.5% behind and resulted in a loss of 26 seats. They actually gained 15 seats in England, lost one in Wales, and, incredibly, lost 40 seats in Scotland! The scale of this political tsunami left commentators aghast. Scotland, which for decades - since WWII - had been a bankable socialist asset, meaning the Tories always had to outperform in the rest of the country to win, gone, overnight, leaving just one, solitary, survivor. In England their vote went up 3.6% to 31.6%, more seats were lost to the Conservatives than were gained back from them, but their overall gains came at the expense of the Liberal Democrats. In Wales there was a tiny increase to 36.9%. Scotland spoiled the picture with a drop of 17.7% to 24.3% and near wipe-out. Why was this? Was it nationalism? Those who think so are, I think, mistaken. In my view it was a combination of tiredness by the Scots of being taken for granted, and anger at the effects of austerity, unemployment, and income inequality. Also there was a general mistrust of Labour’s economic policies throughout the UK. After experiencing so much pain for so long there was a general feeling amongst the electorate that the benefits, which are hoped for, could well disappear with socialist expenditure like puffs of smoke. In short there was doubt that Labour could

be trusted with the economy. Well the result was so bad, so unexpected, that it resulted in the resignation of Ed Miliband as leader of the Labour Party. A relief to many who thought his brother would have been a better choice all along, while Ed got the job due to the influence of the trade unions and against the wishes of the majority of Members of Parliament at the time. Will the party now summon Miliband Mk. 2? The Scottish National Party (SNP) Thirdly, the Scottish National Party (SNP). OK they want independence, but what policies do they follow? Basically they are another socialist, anti nuclear party. They mask this prettily in the visage of their leader, Nicola Sturgeon (First Minister of Scotland, a Member of the Scottish Parliament - MSP - but not of an MP at Westminster) The party has been governing Scotland very effectively for quite some time now and has taken care to pursue efficiency and consensus policies. The Scottish Parliament at Edinburgh has its own MSPs which, in contrast to the MPs of the Westminster House of Commons, are voted in on a proportional representation system to ensure that the ratio of MSPs reflects the proportions of votes cast for each party more closely. The SNP took 56 seats - that is every seat in Scotland bar three, and a gain of 50 from their six MPs previously. This result was way beyond their wildest dreams. In UK terms their vote went up by only 3.1% to 4.7% and they ended up with 56 MPs. Unfair scream all the other minor parties. This is what happens when you only contest a few seats (the 59 in Scotland) and your share there increases by 30% to 50%. They took many seats from Labour but also from the Liberal Democrats. In individual seats swings of over 10% from one party to another are a rare phenomenon in Westminster elections. In Scotland we saw swings 20% plus, 30% plus and one of more than 39% (difficult to imagine a third party getting such results in the USA). Truly, these results were of an historic proportion and I cannot imagine how they could ever be matched again. So, champagne (or whisky) for the SNP and their voters - buckets of it. But, in the cold light of morning the realisation that it translates to no power at Westminster and no summons from Labour to join them in a coalition to govern the country. The Liberal Democrat Party Fourthly, the Liberal Democrats, the junior coalition partners in David Cameron’s government. This party has traditionally been the centre party in the UK but, as you have read above, this ground has become rather crowded by the drift of the two main parties into this arena. Well here we have the complete opposite in comparison to SNP. Of their previous 57 seats, they retained only eight, a staggering loss of 49 (37 in England, 10 in Scotland and 2 in Wales). Their UK vote went down by 15.2% to 7.9% and the proportions in England, Wales and Scotland were broadly similar. They retained only one seat in Scotland, the most northerly one of the Orkney and Shetland isles whose electorate has always exhibited mistrust of the SNP. From being a major influence in UK politics as the third biggest party they have joined the minnows. The argument that they put forward in 2010 was that they were putting the interests of the country ahead of those of the party and feared there would be a price to pay. So it turned out, no rewards from the electorate for selflessness and in contrast to the SNP not buckets of champagne - buckets of tears instead, and the resignation of their leader Nick Clegg after five years in government as Deputy Prime Minister. So are the mighty fallen. The others Finally, what of the other parties and Northern Ireland? Plaid Cymru, the Welsh nationalist party, a slightly paler version of the SNP, retained its three seats in Wales with 12.1% of the vote there, almost the same as last time. The UK Independence Party (UKIP) fought its first general election. This party is probably the closest equivalent to the Republican Party in the USA, with anti-Europe, anti-immigration, strong defense policies etc. Overnight they became the party with the third largest vote up 9.5% to 12.6%. Champagne here too you ask? Well, only a glass or two. Their 12.6% secured them ....... one seat. Much

gnashing of teeth and cries of ‘unfair’ and their leader (Nick Farage) having failed to win the seat he was contesting became the third leader to resign. The Green party vote went up from 1% to 3.8% and they held the single seat they had previously. In Northern Ireland’s 18 seats the Democratic Unionist party (DUP) retained the eight seats they had before. This party which is broadly conservative in nature would have been hoping for a less decisive result on the mainland and a summons from David Cameron to replace the Liberal Democrats in a coalition. The price they would have exacted? A further increase in government expenditure in the province. Disappointment there then. Sinn Fein, the nationalist party wanting unification with the Republic of Ireland lost one of its five seats. This was unexpected even though that seat had been held previously with a majority of four! Sinn Fein MPs do not appear at Westminster and say they have more influence by staying away. In my view more to do with a refusal to take an oath of allegiance to Her Majesty which all elected MPs must do. In effect this very slightly reduces the number any party needs to take control of Parliament and thus, very slightly, increases David Cameron’s majority. The Social Democratic & Labour Party retained their three seats. The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) reappeared on the scene winning 2 seats. What is the difference between the UUP and the DUP you ask? Don’t ask me, ask an Ulsterman, but I can assure you they contest each other fiercely. Lady Sylvia Hermon retained her seat as an Independent, and the Alliance party lost its single seat. What next? So there you have it. The complexities of British politics and a 650 seat parliament. Four nations, four quite different results, one Parliament. But what are the implications? The Conservatives are back and can govern on their own, yes. But, the job may not be quite so easy. Governing with a small majority often means that backbenchers (those MPs with no government position) are more restive and willing to exert their muscles to influence policies or even (shock, horror) vote against their own party/government (a major misdemeanor in British politics and thus rare). The saving grace is that the Labour opposition are going to find it very difficult to line up every minor party (some of whom are broadly sympathetic to the Conservatives) to vote down a piece of legislation. Cameron is committed to renegotiating the terms of British membership of the European Union. A difficult if not impossible task, much may depend on how much the other nations are willing to concede to keep the UK in. Not much I suspect with an unwillingness to set a precedent for other countries in the future leading to the breakup of the EU. Cameron is then committed to holding a referendum on British membership, probably in 2017. That will be a worry to many including the finance markets. Back to the drawing board then for Labour, the Liberal Democrats and UKIP with leadership contests to come. UKIP will be hoping to increase their profile by campaigning against EU membership in the referendum to come and winning any byelections in the meantime (caused by deaths or resignations of MPs). How can the Liberal Democrats establish a clearly distinctive and attractive set of policies sufficient to recover their lost ground? Very difficult. Labour has to develop economic policies which are credible and attractive to the electorate. Lesson for all parties for many years to come. Never ever enter a coalition as a junior partner. A recipe for disaster. And what to do about Scotland? The result there cannot be simply ignored. That would be a sure way to break up the UK. More devolved powers? Probably. Control over raising its own finance i.e. taxation? Possibly. The SNP may find this something of a poisoned chalice as the electorate will inevitably resent higher taxation. Interesting times as they say! For me, there may be a silver lining. Perhaps now Americans will find it easier to distinguish between Brits, the English and the Scots, but I am not holding my breath.

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Government The Federalist 58 Objection That the Number of Members Will Not be Augmented as the Progress of Population Demands Considered o the People of the State of New York: THE remaining charge against the House of Representatives, which I am to examine, is grounded on a supposition that the number of members will not be augmented from time to time, as the progress of population may demand. It has been admitted, that this objection, if well supported, would have great weight. The following observations will show that, like most other objections against the Constitution, it can only proceed from a partial view of the subject, or from a jealousy which discolors and disfigures every object which is beheld. 1. Those who urge the objection seem not to have recollected that the federal Constitution will not suffer by a comparison with the State constitutions, in the security provided for a gradual augmentation of the number of representatives. The number which is to prevail in the first instance is declared to be temporary. Its duration is limited to the short term of three years. Within every successive term of ten years a census of inhabitants is to be repeated. The unequivocal objects of these regulations are, first, to readjust, from time to time, the apportionment of representatives to the number of inhabitants, under the single exception that each State shall have one representative at least; secondly, to augment the number of representatives at the same periods, under the sole limitation that the whole number shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand inhabitants. If we review the constitutions of the several States, we shall find that some of them contain no determinate regulations on this subject, that others correspond pretty much on this point with the federal Constitution, and that the most effectual security in any of them is resolvable into a mere directory provision. 2. As far as experience has taken place on this subject, a gradual increase of representatives under the State constitutions has at least kept pace with that of the constituents, and it appears that the former have been as ready to concur in such measures as the latter have been to call for them. 3. There is a peculiarity in the federal Constitution which insures a watchful attention in a majority both of the people and of their representatives to a constitutional augmentation of the latter. The peculiarity lies in this, that one branch of the legislature is a representation of citizens, the other of the States: in the former, consequently, the larger States will have most weight; in the latter, the advantage will be in favor of the smaller States. From this circumstance it may with certainty be inferred that the larger States will be strenuous advocates for increasing the number and weight of that part of the legislature in which their influence predominates. And it so happens that four only of the largest will have a majority of the whole votes in the House of Representatives. Should the representatives or people, therefore, of the smaller States oppose at any time a reasonable addition of members, a coalition of a very few States will be sufficient to overrule the opposition; a coalition which, notwithstanding the rivalship and local prejudices which might prevent it on ordinary occasions, would not fail to take place, when not merely prompted by common interest, but justified by equity and the principles of the Constitution. It may be alleged, perhaps, that the Senate would be prompted by like motives to an adverse coalition; and as their concurrence would be indispensable, the just and constitutional views of the other branch might be defeated. This is the difficulty which has probably created the most serious apprehensions in the jealous friends of a numerous representation. Fortunately it is among the difficulties which, existing only in appearance, vanish on a close and accurate inspection. The following reflections will, if I

mistake not, be admitted to be conclusive and satisfactory on this point. Notwithstanding the equal authority which will subsist between the two houses on all legislative subjects, except the originating of money bills, it cannot be doubted that the House, composed of the greater number of members, when supported by the more powerful States, and speaking the known and determined sense of a majority of the people, will have no small advantage in a question depending on the comparative firmness of the two houses. This advantage must be increased by the consciousness, felt by the same side of being supported in its demands by right, by reason, and by the Constitution; and the consciousness, on the opposite side, of contending against the force of all these solemn considerations. It is farther to be considered, that in the gradation between the smallest and largest States, there are several, which, though most likely in general to arrange themselves among the former are too little removed in extent and population from the latter, to second an opposition to their just and legitimate pretensions. Hence it is by no means certain that a majority of votes, even in the Senate, would be unfriendly to proper augmentations in the number of representatives. It will not be looking too far to add, that the senators from all the new States may be gained over to the just views of the House of Representatives, by an expedient too obvious to be overlooked. As these States will, for a great length of time, advance in population with peculiar rapidity, they will be interested in frequent reapportionments of the representatives to the number of inhabitants. The large States, therefore, who will prevail in the House of Representatives, will have nothing to do but to make reapportionments and augmentations mutually conditions of each other; and the senators from all the most growing States will be bound to contend for the latter, by the interest which their States will feel in the former. These considerations seem to afford ample security on this subject, and ought alone to satisfy all the doubts and fears which have been indulged with regard to it. Admitting, however, that they should all be insufficient to subdue the unjust policy of the smaller States, or their predominant influence in the councils of the Senate, a constitutional and infallible resource still remains with the larger States, by which they will be able at all times to accomplish their just purposes. The House of Representatives cannot only refuse, but they alone can propose, the supplies requisite for the support of government. They, in a word, hold the purse that powerful instrument by which we behold, in the history of the British Constitution, an infant and humble representation of the people gradually enlarging the sphere of its activity and importance, and finally reducing, as far as it seems to have wished, all the overgrown prerogatives of the other branches of the government. This power over the purse may, in fact, be regarded as the most complete and effectual weapon with which any constitution can arm the immediate representatives of the people, for obtaining a redress of every grievance, and for carrying into effect every just and salutary measure. But will not the House of Representatives be as much interested as the Senate in maintaining the government in its proper functions, and will they not therefore be unwilling to stake its existence or its reputation on the pliancy of the Senate? Or, if such a trial of firmness between the two branches were hazarded, would not the one be as likely first to yield as the other? These questions will create no difficulty with those who reflect that in all cases the smaller the number, and the more permanent and conspicuous the station, of men in power, the stronger must be the interest which they will individually

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feel in whatever concerns the government. Those who represent the dignity of their country in the eyes of other nations, will be particularly sensible to every prospect of public danger, or of dishonorable stagnation in public affairs. To those causes we are to ascribe the continual triumph of the British House of Commons over the other branches of the government, whenever the engine of a money bill has been employed. An absolute inflexibility on the side of the latter, although it could not have failed to involve every department of the state in the general confusion, has neither been apprehended nor experienced. The utmost degree of firmness that can be displayed by the federal Senate or President, will not be more than equal to a resistance in which they will be supported by constitutional and patriotic principles. In this review of the Constitution of the House of Representatives, I have passed over the circumstances of economy, which, in the present state of affairs, might have had some effect in lessening the temporary number of representatives, and a disregard of which would probably have been as rich a theme of declamation against the Constitution as has been shown by the smallness of the number proposed. I omit also any remarks on the difficulty which might be found, under present circumstances, in engaging in the federal service a large number of such characters as the people will probably elect. One observation, however, I must be permitted to add on this subject as claiming, in my judgment, a very serious attention. It is, that in all legislative assemblies the greater the number composing them may be, the fewer will be the men who will in fact direct their proceedings. In the first place, the more numerous an assembly may be, of whatever characters composed, the greater is known to be the ascendency of passion over reason. In the next place, the larger the number, the greater will be the proportion of members of limited information and of weak capacities. Now, it is precisely on characters of this description that the eloquence and address of the few are known to act with all their force. In the ancient republics, where the whole body of the people assembled in person, a single orator, or an artful statesman, was generally seen to rule with as complete a sway as if a sceptre had been placed in his single hand. On the same principle, the more multitudinous a representative assembly may be rendered, the more it will partake of the infirmities incident to collective meetings of the people. Ignorance will be the dupe of cunning, and passion the slave of sophistry and declamation. The people can never err more than in supposing that by multiplying their representatives beyond a certain limit, they strengthen the barrier against the government of a few. Experience will forever admonish them that, on the contrary, after securing a sufficient number for the purposes of safety, of local information, and of diffusive sympathy with the whole society, they will counteract their own views by every addition to their representatives. The countenance of the government may become more democratic, but the soul that animates it will be more oligarchic. The machine will be enlarged, but the fewer, and often the more secret, will be the springs by which its motions are directed. As connected with the objection against the number of representatives, may properly be here noticed, that which has been suggested against the number made competent for legislative business. It has been said that more than a majority ought to have been required for a quorum; and in particular cases, if

James Madison not in all, more than a majority of a quorum for a decision. That some advantages might have resulted from such a precaution, cannot be denied. It might have been an additional shield to some particular interests, and another obstacle generally to hasty and partial measures. But these considerations are outweighed by the inconveniences in the opposite scale. In all cases where justice or the general good might require new laws to be passed, or active measures to be pursued, the fundamental principle of free government would be reversed. It would be no longer the majority that would rule: the power would be transferred to the minority. Were the defensive privilege limited to particular cases, an interested minority might take advantage of it to screen themselves from equitable sacriﬁces to the general weal, or, in particular emergencies, to extort unreasonable indulgences. Lastly, it would facilitate and foster the baneful practice of secessions; a practice which has shown itself even in States where a majority only is required; a practice subversive of all the principles of order and regular government; a practice which leads more directly to public convulsions, and the ruin of popular governments, than any other which has yet been displayed among us.

Congress this week approved its first 10-year balanced budget since 2001. The joint agreement between the U.S. House and Senate balances the budget within 10 years without raising taxes, strengthens our national defense, protects our most vulnerable citizens, improves economic growth and opportunity for hardworking families and stops the federal government’s out of control spending. “Today, we are putting our country on not just another course, but a better course,” said Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY). “Approving the first balanced 10-year budget since 2001 represents a ‘Lean In’ moment for a Congress under new management, to confront rapidly growing deficits borne from our government’s habitual overspending, which plagues America and its taxpayers. This balanced budget will provide Congress and the nation with a fiscal blueprint that challenges lawmakers to examine every dollar we spend. Americans who work hard to provide for their families and pay their taxes understand that it’s time for the federal government to live within its means, just like they do.”

Congressional Balanced Budget Resolution: • Balances the budget within 10 years without raising taxes • Ensures a strong national defense • Provides for the repeal of Obamacare to start over with patient-centered reforms • Strengthens Medicare • Protects Social Security • Supports a healthier economy and stronger economic growth • Improves efﬁciency, effectiveness & accountability of government Congressional Balanced Budget by the Numbers: • $5+ trillion in savings. • $32 billion surplus in 2024, $24 billion surplus in 2025, and stays in balance • in the out-years. • $400 billion in additional economic growth over the next 10 years, according • to CBO. • 1.2 million additional jobs over the next 10 years, based on CBO data. • 2001 – restores the trust of hardworking taxpayers by passing the ﬁrst joint • ten-year balanced budget resolution since 2001.

Enzi Testiﬁes on Endangered Species Data Bill

When it comes to listing a species as endangered, Senator Mike Enzi, RWyo., wants to make sure states are not being left in the dark. Testifying before his colleagues at a Senate Environment & Public Works Committee hearing, Enzi said states have noted numerous cases where the science the federal government relies on to make Endangered Species Act (ESA) listings is not shared with the states. Enzi said this issue could be solved with legislation he introduced in March that would require the federal government to disclose the data it uses for ESA listings before decisions are made.

Using Wyoming as an example, Enzi showed how collaboration of scientiﬁc data with the federal government was able to save the black-footed ferret, which was once thought to be extinct. “Wyoming has some of the richest wildlife habitat in North America which supports a number of industries including tourism, guiding, recreation, and agriculture just to name a few,” said Enzi. “These successes in Wyoming have come from state

management based on science collected from state, local, tribal, and federal wildlife ofﬁcials… However, these types of partnerships are not the norm.” Enzi said his legislation is designed to ensure the federal government adheres to its legal responsibilities to cooperate with states under the Endangered Species Act and that the best available scientiﬁc data is used in ESA listing decisions.

Weekly Constitution Study

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Amendment 17 Senators Elected by Popular Vote

The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures. When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct. This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution. Auto • Home • Life • Business

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The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) has given Montana- Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) authority pass on a wholesale gas cost decrease of $0.494 per dekatherm (Dth) to its Residential, Firm General Service, and Small and Large Interruptible customers, and a decrease of $0.493 to its Seasonal customers through its Commodity Balancing Account, effective on and after May 1, 2015. The average Residential and Firm General Service customers using approximately 3.7 Dth in May 2015 may expect a monthly gas bill decrease of approximately $1.83 or 5.9%, before taxes. Actual bills will vary with usage. The proposed retail rate decreases result in a projected dollar-for-dollar decrease in MDU’s May 2015 total revenues of approximately $52,858 using projected sales volumes. The decreases do not change the Company’s authorized rate of return. Pursuant to Commission Rule §§ 249 and 250 a utility may apply to pass on to its customers known or prospective wholesale commodity cost increases or decreases on a dollar-for-dollar basis and subject to public notice, opportunity for hearing and refund. MDU’s application is on file at the Commission’s offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and in the Company’s Sheridan, Wyoming, business office, and may be inspected by any interested person during regular business hours. Anyone who wants to file an intervention petition, request for a public hearing, or a statement, public comment or protest in this matter must file in writing with the Commission on or before June 5, 2015. A proposed intervention or request for hearing must set forth the grounds under which they are made and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. If you want to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing that you will attend, or want to make a statement, a protest or a public comment, and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 30013-304-GP-15 in your communications. Dated: May 6, 2015.

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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) 2574441 to set up an interview. 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. Help Wanted- Office/Clerical, PT Clerical Person needed from, MondayFriday, $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 Professional flooring installers wanted. Edperience with carpet, tile, laminate, wood, and vinyl installation a plus. Looking for reliability, honesty, and good workmanship. Must have own tools, reliable transportation, and liability insurance. Please respond with your contact information and skill set. We pay good rates, and we pay weekly. Email us at Sales@CarpetExpressDirect.com or call Amber at 307-257-4205 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. Looking for CDL to work in North Dakota full time. Call 307-670-3629. Transportation assistants NEEDED! Up to $25/hr. For a complete job description & application, please apply via e-mail: lori.delucia.hr@ rsithr.info

DATA ENTRY POSITIONS - Will Train, Full & Part time Available, Flexible Schedules, Friendly work environment, Call (307) 685-6801 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 Wonderful/Well Paid Job Opportunity ADMIN/ CUSTOMER CARE REP. NEEDED. Kindly contact: rickymoore44@outlook. com on how to proceed. Wonderful/Well Paid Job Opportunity - ADMIN REP. NEEDED. Kindly contact: michealalex18@outlook. com on how to proceed. 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 Mac Tools, a division of Stanley Black & Decker Has an opening in Gillette for:Distributor/Route Sales Management -Full TrainingLearn more about taking the first step toward Becoming Your Own Boss with a Mac Tools Franchise! -No experience necessary -No Cold Calls -Initial inventory included -Routes with existing customers available in your local area -Well established brand with a long history -Hear about our top-notch training -Explore available financing options -Find out about our “no obligation” Discovery Day. Contact: Mac Tools, ab.hackim@ sbdinc.com, Cell: 541-3014496

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

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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.

Apartments for Rent 1-5 bedroom units available for rent. Please contact Real Estate Systems of Gillette Inc at 307-682-0964 for all the updated details. 2 Bedroom apartment $650 per month, $650 security, $650 last months. Above Gillette Cheese House. No pets, no smoking, laundry facilities available 685-6449 Criminal background check and renters insurance Required Immaculate 1-2 bedroom apartments, fresh paint, and new ﬂooring. (no pets). Call for move-in special starting at $595 307-686-6488 Apartment for Rent in WindRidge Appts. Water/ Trash/Washer/Dryer. Air and Heat. 3bs/2bth. Must qualify for low income housing. $740.00/mo. Call 307685-8066 Foothills View Apartments Hot Move In Special! Cool, Clean, Quiet Apartments. A/C, 2 Bdrm. $695 1Bdrm. $595. Showing anytime Call 307-686-6488 C3-28-2v Apartments for rent. Foothills View Apartments. Clean and Quiet. One and Two bedroom units starting at $595.00. Call for showing andmove in special 307686-6488 (c3-42-3v) 2 bedroom apartment $675 per month, $675 security, $675 last months rent. Above Gillette Cheese House no pets, no smoking laundry \facilities available 685-6449 Criminal Background check and renters insurance required. Spacious & new, 1, 2, &3 bdrm affordable apartments available now! Call 6858066. Washer and dryer in every unit. Private sunny patio or balcony. Special move-in rate, 1 bdrm: $694, 2 bdrm: $777, 3 bdrm: $888. Move in now and deduct $ 200 off ﬁrst month while special lasts. Call Konnie or Celeste at Highland Properties 685-8066.

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. FSBO 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car and 1 car garages detached, 2112 sq. ft. home, 7000 sq. ft. lot. $185,000. Call 307-622-2201 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 307684-5844 after 5p.m. for appointment

Toys (ATV’s Boats, Etc.)

Autos, Trucks and Vans

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

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

2011 Polaris 500 - Green with Camo Hood, Has Winch. Recently added Top, Window, doors, gun rack, Windshield Wipers. Very good condition. 362 hours. $6,000. 307-217-0745 International Tractor 300 Utility For Sale. $2000 Artic Cat 4X4 2001For Sale. $2000 Call Bill 307 - 660 – 8563. 12’ Aluminum boat & trailer 1968 Model. $700.00 Firm. 303-775-0875 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 6858100 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 $2,000 O.B. O 307-299-4662 or 307-622-0825

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. I buy gold/Silver Bars or coins. No jewelry. (307) 682-7684 What are you looking at? Others could be looking at your ad for only $0.25 per word per week. Go to www.campbellcountyobserver.net ACE will reduce your appetite and give you energy. The natural way to lose weight.www.facebook.com/ AcePill 660-2974

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.

$3,000 OBO, 96 Ford Explorer AWD, Runs & Drives Great!, 180,000 Miles, Moon Roof, Fully Loaded, No Rust, $3,000 in front end parts, 231-420-3495 $6,000 OBO, 2003 F150 4x4 Extended Cab, Runs & Drives Great!,113,200 Miles, Roll-up Tongue Cover, New Battery/Starter, Extra winter tires w/rims, Compass & Outside temp gauge, Many new parts, 231-420-3495 2008 Dodge Charger AWD Hemi, loaded Black $18,000 books for $22,500 Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100. 2006 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4 Laramie 102,000 miles $16,000 307-689-7290 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. Black. Leather interior. Good condition. 87,400mi. Power everything. Front wheel drive. New tires. Call Charlene 307-660-7316. 1993 Chrysler LHS for sale or trade. Needs tie-rod and alignment. Runs good. $1,500.00 OBO. Email KevlarGrease@gmail.com 1994 Plymouth Voyager for sale or trade. Runs/ looks great. 188,000 miles. $2,000.00 OBO. Email KevlarGrease@gmail.com 2004 Yukon Denali XL,6.0 Motor, Loaded $14,000 OBO 660-9351 2008 Hyundai Sonata LMTD, 40,000 mi. $13,500, Call 307-660-2532. 97’ Chevy Long Box Extended Cab. ¾ Ton, selling for Parts. $1,000 OBO. 307-680-7431 1982 Chevy Ventura Van. 350 Engine, 400 Turbo newly rebuilt transmission. Interior in GREAT shape, has a working electric wet bar and built in cooler in back. Carb. needs re-jetted, other than that there are no problems. Must see. Asking $3,500 or best offer. Price:$3,500obo. Contact: 307-670-8980

Child Care Nanny Needed applicants with an excellent child Care experience.Part time Mon -Fri 8:30-3pm no weekends. Car provided for work & personal use Pay starts at 350$. Send your cover letter via email sawana.liz210@ gmail.com or Text me at 412-397-8291 Christian Daycare/PreSchool is now open. Oneon-one Pre-School and crafts. Group circle time, Spanish, songs, phonics, counting, American Sign Language, and more. PreSchool, 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 fulltime 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

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Merchandise 1939 HA Selmer Trumpet $750 OBO. 687-1087 40 pus Reminisce Magazines. Call; 307-689-5753 Percussion plus drum set. New $550, asking $250. Call: 605-360-2385. 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; 4- 16” Aluminum Rims 5 bolt, fits Chevy or GMC $100; 2-18” Firestone tires 80% tread left $150. Call 307-622-0825 Large Underground Fuel Tank. 307-680-8838 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.

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05’ 32 foot ﬁfth wheel, Wildcat, sleeps 10, 1 slide, bunks, self contained, no generator 307-680-6625

Looking for investor in local business. Call for Details. 307-257-2306.

2009 Starcraft Autumn Ridge SE DLX Series 32’ bumper pull travel trailer. Has some sun fading on exterior stickers, otherwise beautiful condition. Sleeping capacity:10. Arctic package. Two power slide outs, 18-21’ Electric awning. Two flat screen tvs, am/fm/cd entertainment system. Bunkhouse version, you will find bunk beds and a loft bed in the back of the trailer. Excellent for a family or hunters. Gently used. Average retail books for $28,310. Asking $20,000. Call or text 3077517352. 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 307-299-1382 07’ Prowler 5th wheel. 2slides. 32ft with extras. Call 307-672-8766 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 307-756-3454. www. empireguesthouse.com

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For Rent Ofﬁce and Retail space for rent Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 1 bedroom travel trailer on lot. $675 month, all utilities included. $325 deposit. Call Marie; 303-916-7446 or James;406-221-6299 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.

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Guns for Sale 1903 Springﬁeld. 30o6 Cal. U.S. Military. $700 obo. Call (307) 682-7864

Looking for Rent/Lease Looking for Rent/lease. 1,500 square foot minimum warehouse space for my expanding businesses.. Call Chris at 670-1830 if you have space available.

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On Gurley Ave. just before the overpass, a shed being built by John Wiltbank.