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Governor Continues to Press on Defending Second Amendment

overnor Matt Mead has again directed the Wyoming Attorney General to join a lawsuit to protect the Second Amendment rights of citizens. The case at question is in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals and challenges New York State’s restrictive gun law. Wyoming is joining 21 states in asking the Court to apply strict scrutiny on gun restrictions. “This is another case where one state’s gun laws could have a negative impact on Second Amendment rights nationally and in Wyoming. These rights are fundamental to the people and critical to our way of life,” Governor Mead said. “I will continue to protect our Second Amendment rights.” The case in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals is called Nojay v Cuomo.

Johnson County Elk Poaching Case Settled

On April 28, 2014 a Gillette Woman, Prairie Whiteface, entered a plea of guilty to the illegal take of two elk without proper licenses in 2011 and 2013. The case was initiated in October 2013, when Gillette Game Wardens Dustin Kirsch and Teal Joseph relayed information they had received regarding a possible poaching incident to Buffalo Game Warden Jim Seeman. The violations occurred on a private ranch near the Powder River east of Buffalo. After Warden Seeman received the information he recalled a similar type violation that occurred in 2009 involving the same defendant. In that case, Whiteface’s license was given to a Texas man to use when he harvested a buck mule deer. The Texas man was charged with taking a deer without a proper license and paid a fine of $780.00. The mule deer was also confiscated. In the elk cases, it was Whiteface that used licenses in 2011 and 2013 that were not issued to her. After the Gillette wardens and Seeman collected physical evidence about both elk, Seeman had enough information to interview her on October 27, 2013. During the interview Whiteface admitted to killing both elk and having the elk she killed in 2011 mounted. Due to the seriousness of the elk violations, and because of the previous case in 2009, Johnson County Deputy Attorney Ryan Wright decided to charge Whiteface requesting fines and restitution totaling $19,500.00. In addition to fines and restitution, Whiteface lost her privilege to purchase licenses and hunt for a three year period. With her hunting privileges suspended in Wyoming, Whiteface will not be able to purchase hunting licenses in 38 other states that are members of the Wildlife Violators Compact. Both elk heads were confiscated and the meat from the elk taken in 2013 was donated to a family.

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Stop and Drop to Promote Safety and Responsible Recycling he City of Gillette’s Sustainability Division announces a Stop & Drop event will be held on Saturday, May 10th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Campbell County Public Health (2301 W 4-J Rd, Gillette, WY 82718) The Stop & Drop event offers citizens the opportunity to recycle consumer electronics, mattresses & box springs, along with document shredding and prescription drug take back. There will also be a child safety seat check and a bike rodeo. These events are free to the public. For help at the event look for volunteers wearing orange shirts.

Consumer Electronics Recycling

Bring in your computers, TVs, monitors, printers, stereo systems (no speakers), and other consumer electronics. ProTech will responsibly recycle your electronics - hard drives WILL be destroyed. *About 70% of heavy metals found in US landﬁlls come from discarded electronics.

Mattress & Box Spring Recycling

Spring Back, a Colorado non-proﬁt, will provide recycling services for mattresses and box springs.

Document Shredding

Powder River Shredders will safely destroy sensitive material with secure, conﬁdential shredding. * Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States.

Prescription Drug Take Back

Bring in your old pills (unwanted or expired), vet or pet drugs, over-the-counter medicine, vitamins, medical patches or creams. Please conceal or remove any personal information, including the Rx number, on the Rx container by covering it with black permanent marker. (Markers will be available at the event.) PLEASE NOTE - the following items cannot be accepted: Mercury (thermometers), oxygen containers, pressurized canisters, illicit drugs.

Child Safety Seat Check (Free)

For those in need, child safety seats will be available for a small donation. (Supplies limited)

Bike Rodeo

Youth can have their bicycles registered and inspected by Gillette Police Officers, receive a bike helmet (if they don’t already have one), and ensure a proper fit for helmets. Special drawings for youth sponsored by WalMart. Stop & Drop is a multi-agency community event, sponsored by: City of Gillette, Campbell County, Campbell County Prevention Council, Gillette Police Department, Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, and Walgreens For more information contact the City’s Sustainability Division at (307) 686-5228.

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Obituaries

Cindy Jordan Memorial Service for Cindy Jordan will be at 2:00p.m., Friday May 9, at Walker Funeral Home. A reception will be held after the services at the Eagle’s Club 210 West 3rd Street in Gillette. Cindy Jordan, age 55, of Gillette, WY passed away at Campbell County Memorial Hospital on May 4, 2014. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Cindy’s name. Cindy Cathy (Grayson) Jordan was born December 30, 1958 in Muskogee, OK to Gerry and Marge Grayson. The product of an oil field family, she attended school in Bakersfield, CA moving to Wyoming in 1973. Cindy graduated from Kelly Walsh High School class of 1976 in Casper, Wyoming and attended Casper College. She was gifted with the ability to sing, play the piano and the guitar. Cindy

attended Job’s Daughters as a teen. She enjoyed Karaoke for many years in Casper and Gillette. Cindy worked in oil ﬁeld ofﬁces in Casper and as a librarian in Gillette. She enjoyed playing in Deadwood- with great success! Cindy was an excellent cook and created a cookbook of family recipes. Everyone looked forward to her delicious pies during the holidays. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Bill Jordan, son Eli with two grandchildren Charis and Cambria all of Gillette, and stepson David Jordan and wife Carrie of Casper. She was also survived by her father Gerry Grayson, brother Dean Grayson and wife Julie, sister Vicki Mack and husband Dan, along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins across the country. She was preceded in death by her mother Marge Grayson and her daughter Samantha Jordan. Memorials and Condolences may be sent in Cindy’s name in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website: www.walkerfuneralgillette.com

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May 9 - 16, 2014

Aquatic Invasive Species Inspection Training Offered in Gillette ould you like to become certiﬁed to inspect your own watercraft for aquatic invasive species or to provide a service to your customers? If so, you’re in luck! The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering a watercraft inspection training course for members of the public May 20, 2014 in Gillette. The trainings will provide the skills necessary to inspect your own watercraft and certify you to inspect other watercraft in the state of Wyoming to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). The training includes information on basic biology, impacts, transport vectors and distribution of AIS and includes

classroom instruction, a question and answer session, and a hands-on watercraft inspection exercise. Gregor Downey, AIS Regional Supervisor for the Sheridan Region said that if you transport a boat into Wyoming March 1 through November 30 from out of state, you are required to get the watercraft inspected for AIS before you launch in Wyoming. “Being able to certify and seal your own watercraft is very convenient and allows boaters to hit the water right away after entering the state,” Downey said. “In addition, local companies who cater to watercraft users can become certiﬁed to inspect watercraft though this training and can then provide and charge custom-

ers for these services.” The training is free and open to anyone interested in preventing the spread of AIS through watercraft inspection. The training is from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Alan Mickelson Fire Training Center, 701 Larch St., Gillette, WY. Class is limited to 20 people. To register or for more information, contact: Gregor Dwoney at 307 6837715 orgregor.downey@wyo.gov or Beth Bear, Wyoming Game and Fish Department at (307) 745-5180 Ext. 256 orbeth.bear@wyo.gov . Please provide your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.

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Drawings Completed for Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Bison and Mountain Goat Licenses One of Wyoming hunters most anticipated events took place last week with 994 resident and nonresident hunters hitting the jackpot in the annual drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, bison and mountain goat licenses. Game and Fish records show that 455moose licenses were issued, 371 of which went to residents for overall drawing odds of 3.8 percent. Nonresidents received 84 licenses for a total drawing percentage of 5.4 percent. For bighorn sheep, 200 total licenses were issued with 150 going to residents, resulting in drawing odds of 3.0 percent. Nonresident sheep hunters bucked even more difﬁcult odds with 2,162 hunters putting in for 50 licenses with 2.3 percent drawing odds. Odds for individual hunters vary depending on hunt areas and the number

of preference points each hunter had before applying. 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 307777-4600. Licenses for those who drew and refund warrants for those who were unsuccessful in the drawing are being mailed the week of May 12. By far, the most difﬁcult license to draw was for mountain goat with 3,480 residents putting in for 21 licenses representing a .60 percent chance of drawing. Nonresident goat hunters fared a bit better with 679 hunters vying for 7 licenses representing a 1.03 percent chance of drawing.

Bull bison licenses were also difficult to draw with 72 resident licenses issued to 2204 applicants for a 3.3 percent chance of drawing. Nonresident odds were even more difficult with a 2.7 percent chance of drawing. For moose and bighorn sheep, preference points have been available for 19 years, and hunters who have accumulated preference points have a significantly better chance of drawing licenses. 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 bison licenses, but goat is limited to one in a lifetime. Hunters who did not ap-

ply this year still have the opportunity to buy a preference point later this summer. Points are available at wgfd.wyo.gov or by mail. Preference points are available online July 1 - Sept. 30 and through the mail during the month of July.

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Wyoming Sees Job Growth in 2013, Governor Pushes for More

Governor Matt Mead says the over 1,200 new jobs created in the third quarter of 2013 are a positive sign, as is the increase in payroll. Employment growth was faster in the third quarter of 2013 than the five-year average according to information from the Wyoming Office of Research and Planning released today. Additionally, Wyoming’s unemployment continues to drop. The 4% rate recorded in March 2014 was the fifth lowest in the nation and the lowest in Wyoming since 2008. Governor Mead is focused on supporting even faster job growth. “This is a time to capitalize on our state’s advantages. These include a great workforce, the best natural resources in the country, the most business friendly tax climate, and

opportunities for diversiﬁcation. I have worked with the Legislature to be able to make this a time for growth. We are helping Wyoming companies expand, attracting new businesses, and promoting Wyoming ag and tourism. We have a strategy for supporting our energy industry,” Governor Mead said. “We will continue to support more job growth because that beneﬁts everyone.” This week, on top of the news about job growth in the third quarter of 2013, the latest revenue update was released. The April 2014 revenue update shows that revenue is ahead of predictions. “Wyoming remains strong and we are seeing successes. Just last week Microsoft announced it will continue to invest in Wyoming – a total of half a billion dollars

in data centers. We have new manufacturers coming to our state. Recently, a new rail facility began operations. Last year was one of our strongest years ever for tourism; and our energy sector is relatively stable despite the slow national economy and overreach by federal regulators,” Governor Mead said. “Wyoming’s private sector is showing its resiliency.”

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Hope’s Haven

Dear Readers, Welcome to “Hope’s Haven”. Hope: to believe, desire, or trust. Haven: any place of shelter and safety; refuge. “Hope’s Haven” is a column that will be ﬁlled with life testimonies from real people just like you. God’s grace, mercy and love will weave through each testimony that is printed in this column. The text of the articles submitted will be left in the writer’s original verbiage (we will spell check and do minimal grammar correction). If you would like to share the good news of how God’s grace has blessed your life please send your testimony to: praiseGod@CampbellCountyObserver.com

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“The Lord is Active in Our World” Happy is he... whose hope is in the Lord his God. Ps 146:5 We are looking at the last ﬁve Psalms, each of which focuses on praising the Lord. We saw last time that it is futile to trust in man. In verse 5 of this Psalm we are told that the person who honours the Lord as his God is happy. Why should this be? Well for one thing God is very active in our world. Many people would deny that, thinking that they cannot see evidence of God or His activity in our lives and environment.

Look at the verbs in verses seven to nine of Psalm 146. The Lord, Executes justice, gives food, gives freedom, opens eyes, raises those bowed down, loves the righteous, watches over strangers, relieves the fatherless and turns the wicked upside down. This is saying that God is very active. My wife and I were recently walking in the South Downs of West Sussex, England.. As we came out of a forest on a narrow road, the map showed that there was a village quite

close by, but we couldn’t see a thing, not even a roof or a chimney. All we did was walk about 400 metres further on and we were right in the middle of East Dean. It had been just over a small hill, and wasn’t very far at all, even though it had been out of sight. God is like that, you may not see Him, but he is never very far away at all. Look around you very carefully, and you will see some many of the things He is doing.

“Hope” One of the most tragic things in life is to lose hope. It was observed during the Second World War that when people in prison camps gave up hope they usually died in days, sometimes even within a few hours. One of the most wonderful characteristics about God is that He gives hope to those who believe in His Son Jesus Christ. This is not a vague indeﬁnable kind of hope that comes from a denial of reality, or a mindless thought that no matter what, somehow, things will just get better. The hope that God gives is based on the faithfulness, reliability and goodness of His character, and the reality of the promises He has given to us. We have hope because Jesus Christ died on the Cross as the penalty for our sins. This means that all who believe in Jesus, can know the assurance of sins forgiven, the

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promise of the resurrection and a place in God’s eternal home in the new heavens and the new earth (John 14: 1-3, Rev 21 and 22). This gives us great hope (1 Peter 1:3, Col 1:4-5, 1Tim 1:1, Titus 2:13) Furthermore, the hope that God gives has a way of positively impacting our lives in the present. Here are some of the things that God’s hope brings; Joy (Proverbs 10:28, Rom 5:2), perseverance (Rom 8:24 – 26), consistency (1 Thes 1:3), boldness, (2 Cor 3:12), motivation for personal purity (1 John 3:3). Indeed, “Happy is he... whose hope is in the LORD”. To which we respond “Hallelujah, Praise the Lord” (Ps 146:10). Praise the Lord. Blessings, Graham Kissack Accrington UK

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Roadway Alliance Church 687-7738 811 Hemlock Ave Gillette, WY Sun. Service: 10:15 am Gillette Christian Center 686-6680 6201 Swanson Rd Gillette, WY Sun. 7am Men’s Bible Study 9:30 Coffee Café Sun. Worship 10am 11:15am

Living Rock Church “Life of the Rock” 670-1518 1001 S. Douglas Hwy Bld B Sun. Service 9am & 10:45am Open Door Church 685-3337 111 E 2nd St Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 10am Wed. Worship 6:30pm www.gillette-church.com Grace Bible Church 686-1516 4000 Collins E Rd Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:00 Worship 10:00am Evening Service 6:00 PM Cornerstone Church Of God 686-6429 406 S Brooks Ave Gillette, WY Sun. School 9:15am Worship 10:30 Seventh-day Adventist Church 682-8465 901 Apricot St Gillette, WY Sabbath School: 09:30A Worship Service: 11:00A Vineyard Christian Fellowship 686-2485 585 Westside Dr Gillette, WY 9 am - Men’s Study/Fellowship, 10 am - Vineyard Cafe Opens (Coffees/ Pastries), 10:30 am - Worship and the Word, 6 pm - Various Activities First Baptist Church 682-4816 501 S Gillette Ave Gillette, WY Sun. 10:45am Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30am Mike Morrison Ministries 685-2272 2 W McKenzie Rd, 82716 Gillette, WY Tuesday night Bible Study 7:00 - 9:00 Saturday Night 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christian Church 682-3316 100 E Flying Circle Dr Gillette, WY Sun 10:30am First Presbyterian Church 682-7264 511 Carey Ave Gillette, WY Sun. Sun. 10am Wed 6pm Adult Bible Study & P-K – 7th, 8th – 12th 6:30pm

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

Family Life Church 687-1083 480 State Highway 50 Gillette, WY Sun. 9am

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

Jesus Christ of LDS 555 Wright Blvd. Wright, WY 9am Sun. Worship Jesus Christ of LDS 2903 Aqllen Avel Gillette, WY 9am Sun. Worship 11am Sun. Worship Jesus Christ of LDS 1500 O’Hera Gillette, WY 9am Sun. Worship 11am Sun. Worship Westside Baptist Church 682-3505 604 W 10th St Gillette, WY Sun. Worship 8am & 10:45 Sun. School 9:30 Bible Study 6:00pm Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church 687-0074 1612 E Us Highway 14-16 Gillette, WY 82716 Sun. 10 to 11:30 Wed. 7pm to 8:30 pm Calvary Community Church 682-9553 631 N Commercial Dr Gillette, WY 82716 Sunday School 9:15 10:30 Worship 6:00pm Foundations Class Faith Community Church 682-7333 177 American Rd Gillette, WY 82716 Sunday School 9:45am Service 10:45am Wed Evening Study 7pm Prairie Wind Unitarian Universalists 686-4812 10am 2nd & 4th Sun at Lakeway Learning Center Wright Baptist Church 464-0464 225 Ranchero Dr Wright, WY 82732 Sun 9:30am Bible Study 10:45am Worship Service 6:00pm Evening Prayer & Discipleship St Francis on-the-Prairie 464-0028 357 Willowcreek Dr. Wright, WY 82732 Sun. 10am Wed. 5:30 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 682-3319 624 Wright Blvd Wright, WY 82732 Sun 5:30pm

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Work Starting on the UniďŹ ed Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Backbone rivate companies are starting to build out the UniďŹ ed Network. This network is an initiative of Governor Matt Meadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to further enhance the broadband network for the State of Wyoming and bring higher speed internet access to Wyoming. CenturyLink and Advanced Communications Technology (ACT) were awarded contracts to build this part of the UniďŹ ed Network. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an innovative partnership between public and private entities to provide transforming technology to the people of Wyoming,â&#x20AC;? Governor Mead said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The build-out of the 100-gigabit backbone is unmatched in the West. We are talking about unparalleled access, especially in rural areas. I look forward to CenturyLink and ACT starting work.â&#x20AC;? The UniďŹ ed Network will provide 100 gigabits of capacity to the internet compared to 2.5 gigabits now. The access points will be located in eight communities: The network will create more redundancy and reliability. The access points will be anchored at schools or state ofďŹ ces.

Separately, the infrastructure being built by the private internet providers will make more advanced products and services available for businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The UniďŹ ed Network will allow Wyoming students and teachers to take advantage of online resources from around the world. It will beneďŹ t health care in Wyoming through resources such as tele-medicine, which is becoming more common. It will give businesses located here and those looking to move to Wyoming access to technology currently associated more with large population centers through the private providersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; infrastructure,â&#x20AC;? Governor Mead said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The expansion of the Network is an exciting moment for Wyoming.â&#x20AC;? CenturyLink will build six portions of the UniďŹ ed Network. Work should be done by July of 2014. â&#x20AC;&#x153;CenturyLink has been a long standing partner with the State of Wyoming and like Governor Mead, we believe there is a direct and distinct correlation between advanced technology infrastructure and strong economic growth. Wyoming

has served as a leader across the nation by investing in new technology that will not only beneďŹ t state government but the broader communities across the state. CenturyLink is proud to be a part of this exciting and forward thinking project,â&#x20AC;? said Jeremy Ferkin, CenturyLink vice president and general manager for Wyoming and Montana. ACT, which is based in Sheridan, won two contracts and estimates that it will complete the job by July 1, 2014. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ACT is proud to be a part of Governor Meadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investment in Wyoming students through the deployment of the UniďŹ ed Network. We believe the effort will go a long way towards establishing a solid base for technology as the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth leading industry alongside energy, tourism and agriculture,â&#x20AC;? said Aaron Sopko, General Manager of ACT. During the last three years broadband access for Wyoming students increased over 1000 percent. The UniďŹ ed Network will expand that increase even further and provide needed reliability and redundancy.

Two Programs Bring Extra Dollars for Cattle Producers Cattle enrolled in veriďŹ ed and premium heifer programs through the Wyoming Business Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agribusiness Division yielded positive results for livestock producers who participated in the initiatives. According to the Superior Livestock Auction Market, sales in June through September last year brought $.98/cwt for age and source veriďŹ ed (ASV) cattle, and $.93/cwt for Non-Hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC). These certiďŹ cations are part of the Wyoming VeriďŹ ed program, which was developed by the Business Council to help Wyoming producers source and ageverify livestock through Samsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s USDA Process VeriďŹ ed Program. Using Superior Livestockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium data as a baseline, the increased income for cattle veriďŹ ed in 2013 with an average weight of 500 pounds was $4.90 per head, or $136,637 for the 27,885

head enrolled in the program. From 2007-2013, a total of 314,385 head of cattle have been veriďŹ ed in the program, which equals about $2,626,660 in total increased income for producers who certiďŹ ed cattle during that time. Using Dr. Tex Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s model from the University of Wyoming, the estimated economic impact to the state from the Wyoming VeriďŹ ed program during this period is $4,651,794. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wyoming VeriďŹ ed program is an excellent marketing tool to enhance proďŹ tability and can allow producers to capture that added value through premiums being offered for certiďŹ ed livestock,â&#x20AC;? said John Henn, livestock and meat marketing program manager at the Business Council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Premiums for certiďŹ ed beef cattle have been paid for both feeder calves and ďŹ nished cattle and certiďŹ cation follows the veriďŹ ed livestock no matter what marketing channel is

utilized: sale barn, video, private treaty, or retained ownership.â&#x20AC;? The Wyoming Premium Heifer Program also successfully closed its second year of sales. A Nov. 20 special sale grossed $533,100 in total sales with an average of $1,813 per head for bred heifers. Premiums totaled $12,324 or a premium of $42 per head over the regional video and sale barn markets for Wyoming-sourced bred heifers. Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s model determined the economic impact on the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy from the added income of the program was about $23,821. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As herd rebuilding continues across the country over the next ďŹ ve to eight years, quality replacement cattle will be in demand at record prices,â&#x20AC;? said Henn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This program will help Wyoming producers certify their heifers for that market which will continue to see record prices.â&#x20AC;?

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pril’s Provider of the Month is James Naramore, MD. Dr. Naramore is the most senior active Medical Staff member; credentialed since July of 1980. With his 34 years in private practice as a Family Practice Physician at Family Health, Dr. Naramore has built his practice on his basic philosophy that, “Every patient is important and deserves my best.” Dr. Naramore was drawn to practice medicine by Dr. Jerry Hannum, who recommended he consider it, given his interest in biology and math. He attended the University of Utah College of Medicine, where he received Family Practice Honors and completed his residency at the University Affiliated Hospitals in Omaha. His desire to meet the needs of the entire patient as well as families, helped him select his area of specialty in Family Practice. After a short time working locum tenens positions in Wyoming and Nebraska, Dr. Naramore settled in Gillette. Dr. Naramore and his wife of 41 years, Karen, raised their four children in Gillette, and now enjoy their expanding family of three grandchildren, one son-in-law, and one soon to be son-in-law. He has served the Medical Staff in numerous roles including Chief of Staff; he is a Certified Medical Review Officer, an FAA Medical Examiner and a Certified DOT Examiner. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians and has been Board Certified in Family Medicine for 34 years.

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Vehicle Crashes into Restaurant At 4:41 p.m. on May 6th, the Campbell County Fire Department responded to 2107 S. Douglas Highway (Las Margaritas) for a vehicle that drove into the building, causing signiﬁcant damage to the building and several patrons had minor injuries. The City of Gillette Building Department was contacted to ensure the building was structurally sound. Gillette Police Chief Jim Hloucal said the crash remains under investigation.

“Swing Back to the 70’s” Exhibit Continues f you have not been in to the Rockpile Museum to see their “Swing Back to the 70s” exhibit, you have a little longer. In response to popular demand, and due to the generosity of the lenders, the exhibit has been ex-

tended until May 31st! Please visit the Museum Monday-Saturday from 9:00 to 5:00 to see photos of Gillette and Campbell County from the 1970s, and check out nearly 400 objects shared by community members. These

include toys, music, housewares, Vietnam artifacts, school and sports memorabilia, Campbell County business items, and much more. Visit the Rockpile Museum’s website, Facebook page, or call 307-6825723 with any questions.

In My Garden... By Kathy Hall Campbell County Master Gardener khgardenhelp@gmail.com

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prisingly with some tiny seedlings beginning to poke their little heads above the soil surface. In my spring haste I didn’t label them as all will be easily identifiable as they grow so at this point I am playing the guessing game as they all look a bit alike when they are itsy bitsy. With my educated guess I would say that radish, lettuce, and possibly a few turnips are peeking out as well as definitely spinach. There might be salad in my May future. Another nice day has allowed me to get peas in the ground as well and next on the list will be beets, turnips, potatoes, carrot and possibly moving my cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprout and cauliflower seedlings to the garden with protection from the wind and cold nights. Another year in the garden has officially begun and I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will be a successful one. Enjoy the beautiful days of spring and happy gardening everyone!

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My ﬁrst round of plants has arrived and planting is on the agenda. Sometime during the cold dreary months of winter my plant catalogue browsing ended in my ordering of several new fruit trees. They are here now and ready to start their new life in the hazardous conditions of northern Wyoming. So what am I adding to my landscape that hopefully someday will produce delectable delights? Two varieties of sour cherry, two hardy peach, an apricot and a necticot will grace my yard and hopefully someday provide some tasty treats. After another round of tree inspection I am seeing buds develop on one of my pear trees as well as possibly on a crab apple so I will leave those in the ground to see what happens. They are both pretty damaged but nature can be pretty amazing on occasion. Earlier in April I had a planting itch and a beautiful day so I planted some seeds in my little salad garden just to see what would happen. There is life out there sur-

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Center Theater. Enrollment is $100 and is due at the time of registration. Space is limited. For more information call Jaymi at 682-0552. Visit our website- www.camplex.com for the registration form and audition information.

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April 30, 2014 - At 6:00 a.m. to Mountain View Drive for an EMS assist. - At 11:34 a.m. to 114 Four J Road for an automatic fire alarm activation. The alarm was caused by an electrical interruption to the building. - At 5:19 p.m. to the area of 718 North HWY 14-16 for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival the fire had been extinguished by a passerby. CCFD determined the fire was caused by a shorted circuit in vehicle’s stereo system. - At 5:37 p.m. to the intersection of Fir Avenue and 2nd Street for a 2 vehicle crash. One person was injured in the crash. CCFD assisted with traffic control and disabled the involved vehicles electrical systems.

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Wyoming Educators Earn 2014 Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards he Arch Coal Foundation named 10 outstanding Wyoming teachers today as recipients of the prestigious Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Award. Now in its 14th year, it is Wyoming’s longest-running, privately sponsored teacher recognition program. The announcement was made by John W. Eaves, Arch Coal president and chief executive ofﬁcer. He was accompanied by Gov. Matt Mead, First Lady Carol Mead and Wyoming Education Association President Kathy Vetter. The recipients were honored at a ceremony at Campbell County High School in Gillette. The 2014 Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Award recipients are: Robert Clark Hill of Transitions Learning Center in Casper; Deyonne Michelle Jackson of Woods Learning Center in Casper; Chad Lemley of Wind River Elementary School in Pavillion; Christopher Lubken of Campbell County High School in Gillette; Michael Mahoney of Sage Valley Junior High School in Gillette; Jennifer Marie Mellizo of University of Wyoming Lab School in Laramie; Peggy Lynn Miller of Cody High School in Cody; Lisa Lorraine Pingrey of Douglas High School in Douglas; Teresa J. Strube of University of Wyoming Lab School in Laramie; and Wayne Thomas Tuttle of Summit Elementary School in Casper. “Today, we celebrate the success of 10 outstanding Wyoming classroom teach-

ers,” Eaves said. “These individuals represent hundreds of professionals from across the state who strives daily to provide our young people with the kind of strong educational foundation upon which successful lives are built. “Teachers work tirelessly not only to educate our children and serve our communities, but also to set an example as lifelong learners,” Eaves continued. “Their efforts too often go unrecognized, so on behalf of Arch Coal and our nearly 1,800 employees working in Wyoming, I am pleased to congratulate these 10 teachers for their dedication to excellence.” “These teachers stand out and the students and colleagues who know them best have, in their recommendations, explained why they are truly exceptional,” Mead said. “It is a pleasure to again join Arch Coal in honoring this year’s winners. At the awards ceremony we hear directly from these teachers about their experiences and motivations, and each year I come away inspired.” “These educators are fantastic examples of the caliber of teachers we have in Wyoming,” said Wyoming Education Association President Kathy Vetter. “These remarkable teachers challenge their students’ abilities, as well as teach them how to succeed. These teachers are true champions of public education in Wyoming.” The public nominates teachers for the annual award, and a blue-ribbon

panel of past award recipients selects the top 10. In addition to recognition, each teacher is presented with a $3,500 unrestricted cash award, a distinctive trophy and a classroom plaque. The Teacher Achievement Awards are underwritten by the Arch Coal Foundation and are supported in program promotion by the Wyoming Department of Education, the Wyoming Education Association, the Wyoming library community, Taco John’s and Loaf ‘N Jug stores. Arch Coal and the Arch Coal Foundation have a long history of supporting educational and community causes in Wyoming. The Arch Coal Foundation also supports teacher recognition or grants programs in West Virginia and Colorado, as well as a number of other educationrelated causes. Information about each of today’s 10 recipients, as well as past recipients, is posted at archteacherawards.com. St. Louis-based Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) is one of the world’s top coal producers for the global steel and power generation industries, serving customers on ﬁve continents. Its network of mining complexes is the most diversiﬁed in the United States, spanning every major coal basin in the nation. Arch Coal’s Thunder Basin Coal Company operates the Black Thunder and Coal Creek mines in Wyoming. For more information, visit archcoal.com and responsible.archcoal.com.

May 1, 2014 - At 10:19 a.m. to the intersection of 4th Street and Stanley Avenue for the report of a transformer on fire. Upon arrival crews found a ground level transformer that had been hit by a vehicle but was not on fire. The scene was turned over to City of Gillette personnel. - At 3:14 p.m. to the intersection of 4th Street and Gurley Avenue for the report of a two vehicle crash with fluid leakage. Upon arrival CCFD personnel secured the vehicles and applied Floor Dry to the leaking fluid. Crews then

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cleared from the scene. May 2, 2014 - At 2:25 a.m. to 2610 S. Douglas Highway for a report of smoke in the entryway of the building. Firefighters arrived on scene and determined the motor in a heater had failed and produced smoke in the entryway. - At 6:07 a.m. to mm 100 on N. Hwy 14/16 for a reported 2 vehicle accident. Firefighters arrived on scene and extricated one patient out of a passenger vehicle that was trapped as a result of the collision. - At 10:12 a.m. to East 8th Street for an EMS assist. - At 2:28 p.m. to S. Douglas Highway for an EMS assist. - At 8:01 p.m. to the area of 310 South Miller Avenue for natural gas smell. CCFD did not detect any natural gas in the area or find any leaks. May 3, 2014 - At 2:06 a.m. to Boxelder Road for an EMS assist. - At 2:21 a.m. to South Douglas HWY for an EMS assist. - At 7:34 p.m. to Running W Dr for an EMS assist. May 4, 2014 At 10:53 a.m. to 4301 S. Douglas Highway (Maverick) for a 3 gallon gasoline spill, floor dry was applied.

May 5, 2014 - At 4:14 a.m. to RR MM 55 for a locomotive on fire. Fire out upon arrival. - At 8:29 a.m. to the 6100 block of Swanson Rd. for an EMS assist. - At 9:47 a.m. to 106 S Hwy 59 for an EMS assist. - At 11:20 a.m. to East 8th Street for an EMS assist. - At 2:00 p.m. to 501 S. Burma Ave. for an automatic fire alarm, CCFD was cancelled while en-route. - At 5:34 p.m. to 1020 Country Club Rd. for a possible gas leak, firefighters arrived on scene and monitored the apartment with no signs of a gas leak found. - At 9:22 p.m. to 2600 E. 2nd St. for an automatic fire alarm, firefighters arrived on scene and reset the alarm, it was activated due to a power outage in the area. May 6, 2014 - At 12:41 a.m. to the 4100 block of E. 12th St. for an EMS assist. - At 11:27 a.m. to 418Sundance Circ for a smoke alarm activation. - At 4:41 p.m. to 2107 S. Douglas Highway (Las Margaritas) for a vehicle that drove into the building, causing significant damage to the building and several patrons had minor injuries. The City of Gillette building department was contacted to ensure the building was structurally sound. - At 8:33 p.m. to Watta Rd. for an EMS assist.

Find the answer on Page 18 After a trip to Colorado Springs and getting to drive home in a snow storm from Cheyenne to Wheatland, my thoughts turned to warm, nutritious food. Our second oldest daughter, Leah, has always loved to cook. She has found some delicious recipes over the years. I thought I would share one with you!

Sour Cream with Pork Chops

4 or more Pork Chops 1 ½ C. Sliced Onions, separated 1 C. Beef Broth or Bullion 1 T. Chopped Parsley ½ tsp. Salt ½ tsp. Black pepper 1 tsp. Yellow Mustard 1 tsp. Paprika 1 16 oz. tub of Sour Cream Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Place this on the stove top and heat. Place the pork chops into the skillet and cook each chop about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are cooked thoroughly. Place the onion rings on top of the chops. In a small bowl combine the broth, parsley, salt, pepper, mustard and paprika. Pour this over the chops and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer

for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Then stir in the sour cream. Do not boil. Just heat the gravy with the sour cream. This is wonderful served with mashed potatoes.

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Local Jobs and Payroll in Wyoming: Modest Improvement he Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that total unemployment insurance (UI) covered payroll increased by $65.7 million (2.1%) in third quarter 2013. Employment rose by 1,269 jobs (0.4%) and average weekly wage increased by $14 (1.7%). In third quarter, employment grew faster than its five year average (0.4% compared to -0.6%), total wages grew faster than their five-year average (2.1% compared to 1.1%), and average weekly wage grew marginally faster than its five year average (1.7% compared to 1.6%). Job losses in the mining sector (including oil & gas; -729 jobs, or -2.7%) were much smaller than in second quarter (-1,469 jobs, or -5.3%) and overall job growth was slightly better than in second quarter. In terms of dollars, UI covered payroll

represents approximately 91.5% of all wage and salary disbursements and 43.8% of personal income in the state (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2013). 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 8,450 jobs (2.9%) below its third quarter 2008 level. In short, the state has yet to make up all the job losses of 2009 and 2010. Construction employment increased statewide (134 jobs, or 0.6%), in Natrona County (209 jobs, or 6.7%), and in Laramie County (690 jobs, or 22.6%). Employment rose in 12 counties and fell in 11 counties (see Table). Total payroll increased in 21 counties and decreased in only two counties.

Laramie County added 1,583 jobs (3.6%), which was the largest increase of any county. Total payroll grew by $26.4 million (5.8%), also the largest increase in the state. Notable job gains were seen in construction, retail trade, professional & technical services, and accommodation & food services. Teton County added 872 jobs (4.3%) and its total payroll rose by $7.5 million (4.0%). Job growth was seen in retail trade; construction; administrative & waste services; arts, entertainment & recreation; and health care & social assistance. Natrona County gained 717 jobs (1.7%) and its total payroll rose by $11.8 million (2.4%). The largest job growth occurred in accommodation & food services, construction, health care & social assistance, and wholesale trade. Job losses were seen in other services and manufacturing.

Carbon County gained 222 jobs (3.1%) and its total payroll increased by $5.0 million (6.9%). Several sectors added jobs, including construction, health care & social assistance, transportation & warehousing, and accommodation & food services. Park County lost 427 jobs (-2.7%), but its total payroll rose by $6.3 million (4.7%). Employment fell in retail trade, construction, federal government, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food services. Employment fell by 369 jobs (-1.3%) in Campbell County, but total payroll increased by $4.0 million (1.1%). The largest job losses occurred in coal mining (more than 400 jobs) and employment also fell in construction, other services, and administrative & waste services. Job gains were seen in accommodation & food services, local government, and manufacturing.

Preview—Fourth Quarter (October through December) 2013 Covered Employment & Wages According to preliminary data, job growth remained modest in fourth quarter. Total payroll rose by $48.7 million (1.5%) and employment increased by approximately 1,500 jobs (0.5%). Job growth was greatest in accommodation & food services (approximately 400 jobs), retail trade (approximately 350 jobs), construction (approximately 350 jobs), transportation & warehousing (approximately 250 jobs), and real estate & rental & leasing (approximately 250 jobs). Employment fell in other services (nearly 500 jobs) and mining (including oil & gas; approximately 400 jobs). Detailed covered employment and wages data for Fourth Quarter 2013 are scheduled to be released on August 7, 2014.

Congratulations Nicole Reimers: CCMH’s May 2014 Employee of the Month Submitted by Campbell County Memorial Hospital CCMH is proud of its employees! And, to show it, we’ve decided to showcase the employees who are recognized as Employees of the Month in the CCMH Health Connect Blog. These employees are nominated by patients, as well as CCMH leadership, physicians and staff. Campbell County Memorial Hospital would like to congratulate Nicole Reimers, Maternal Child, as the employee of the month for May 2014. According to her PRIDE Card, while checking on a newborn pa-

tient, Nicole noticed something that didn’t sound right when listening to the infant breath. She noted it and alerted that physician who was working that day to what she heard. Her keen listening, and dedication for excellence, let to immediate relief of a tension pneumothorax, a rare but life-threatening complication. Keep up the great work, Nicole! Would you like to recognize a CCMH employee for their extraordinary service or for going the extra mile? Click here and complete a PRIDE Card.

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s government better at helping people than the private sec-

tor? Last weekend I got in to a conversation with a fellow about helping people. He saw himself as a liberal, he said, because he wanted to help people. I’ve heard that argument all my life and my answer is always the same. “Conservatives want to help people too. We just believe that government sucks at it.” I then explained to him, as I always do when in one of these discussions, one of the basic principles of government and why it is the worst possible way to help anyone. Let’s say we are in a mall and looking at a large retail store. We’ll say that this store is part of a nationwide chain of stores that has hundreds of locations across the nation. Let’s say that they have been in business for a very long time. But over the years this bold old company has be-

come slow, bulky, inefﬁcient, fat and lazy. They are no longer the best. They now have lousy products and lousy product service that they charge too much for. But they don’t seem to be too interested in changing their ways because, as they see it, they are such a big established name in American that they cannot possible fail. But fail they will, if they don’t change their ways. Costumers will become frustrated and move on as they look for a better quality product and better service with lower prices. The competition will be all too happy to swoop in and scoop up these unhappy costumers as quickly as they can. This means that the old established giant will fail, and go out of business, if they do not change their ways. Now if you are thinking of the poor people who work for the grand old company will soon be unemployed, for life, you would be wrong. They will be just

fine. The newer more efficient companies will be happy to hire away the employees of the old giant and teach them the new ways of doing business. This basic principal of business is why the things that we buy keep getting better, more efficient, and cheaper. But, not so with government. A government agency, no matter what its job is, is not so interested in costumer services. If you are unhappy with the product that government is providing you, they don’t care. They will pass laws to make you buy what they are selling, no matter if you need it, want it, or not, and they will pass laws to put the competition out of business. Take, for example, the close call we had in Caspar Wyoming when it was suggested, just suggested mind you, that a group of doctors might open up a hospital that would compete with the government

owned hospital in that town. In no time there were government hearings on how to prevent a new hospital from coming to town. Those at the government hospital knew, full well, they their old inefﬁcient and bloated ways could not compete with fresh innovative ideas. A government agencies, no matter how well intentioned, will never have to worry about losing their funding. They government will give them a raise, every year. If they are called to account for their slow and inefﬁcient ways they will simple claim that their hands are tied. They need more money, more staff, more power, and they will get it. But giving the agency everything it wants will not solve the problem. Each year they get slower as

they add to the paperwork. Each year costumer services gets worse, because their customers are forced to do business with them, by law. Without the threat of going out of business there is no reason to be faster and more efficient. There is no reason to make a better product at a lower price. Often I hear, from my liberal friends, that the private sector is only interested in profit, not people. Over the years I’ve even seen that on signs that liberals hold up during protests: “People not profits.” But profit is what makes the private sector pay more attention to the people that they serve. If you don’t give your customers what they want, if your service is poor, and your quality stinks, you will lose your costumers. That means losing your job.

With government, old bloated bad agencies never go out of business. They only get bigger. They acquire too much power, and, if you think that they are not greedy and don’t care about profit, I would invite you to look at how much government bureaucrats get paid. Not just in yearly salary, but in benefits and retirement. Those working for the private sector do not get as much. Those working in the private sector must pay attention to their performance, every day, or they will lose their jobs. Because the threat of consequences is taken away, we find that, in fact, government is the worst way to help people. The private sector, working for profit, is the best way.

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John Q. Public has Awakened

Dear Editor, This past weekend I attended my first state Republican convention in Evanston as a committeewoman from precinct 24-1. I was there as an alternate, though with about half of the Campbell county delegation missing, I was quickly bumped to a delegate position. Which is another issue I have with our convention process but I will address that later. The main observation I have as a person who believes in the constitution and believes that our elected representatives should do the same, I quickly noticed that our state elected representatives are less about following the constitution and the protections it affords to citizens, and more about banding together to protect themselves and their power structure. I want you all to consider this and keep it in mind as we go through the upcoming election. Think back to how many times you have listened to candidates say they want you to elect them to office so they can fight for your freedoms and rights. It is up to you, as an informed voter, to follow up with them on the votes they cast and the positions they take to make sure they are keeping their promises. As the convention made its way through the agenda to the party Resolutions, the divide between those in the Evanston High School gym that I recognized as being elected representatives from around the state and those who were John Q Public like me was obvious. The issue was the resolution to censure the governor for his signing of the unconstitutional bill S.F. 104. This was the bill that stripped the voters of the state of their right to elect a Superintendent of Public Instruction. It was voted to hold the vote on the resolution as a roll call vote. I was against this idea because I felt it could be used to intimidate some in the room to vote against the censure for fear of reprisal. But it was handy in another respect because the entire room was able to see who stood for the constitution and who stood for cronyism. The resolution to censure the governor failed by 13 votes. The effect of the censure would have been minimal. A slap on the hand. But it would have put the entire state power structure (aka – your elected representatives) on notice that the people of the state are upset with the strong arm tactics and the big government cronyism that has mushroomed in the state over the years of Mead’s administration. But the process of the vote did put the power structure on notice that John Q. Public has awakened, is paying attention, and is not very happy. Just so you know, your elected officials are not happy with the tea party conservatives of the Republican party. They think that people who support smaller government that is responsive to the people being governed are kooks, and whack jobs. They weren’t happy with the results of the censure vote on Saturday in Evanston because they see their power being taken away by whack jobs like me. Which leads me back to my earlier point about the convention process. Campbell County could have had 29 delegates and 29 alternates on the convention floor. We had a total of 18 delegates on the floor. These are the votes that could have been cast. And they were not there. The power structure within the party at the county level had better recognize they are taking the voice away from the people when they nominate as delegates state and local representatives and their wives who have no intention of going to the convention. That is a practice that needs to stop now. Campbell county citizens, your freedoms are being challenged at the state and local level as well as at the national level. The time to stand idly by is past. Learn about the candidates in your local and state elections. Find out what their positions are. And when you find a candidate that supports your views and has proven with their past writings and declarations that they are who they say they are, then go to work to make sure they get elected. Cathy Raney

Wyo Republican Party should be Sued for False Advertising

Editor, 2014 Wyoming State GOP Convention- I stopped in Ft. Bridger to see a dear friend of mine on the way home. He has a different view from mine, that the state convention was supposed to show a united front and that the Republican party is as strong as ever leading into the election season. My view was much more somber, of a man that beats his wife severely on Saturday night, every Saturday and the...n takes her to church on Sunday, every Sunday to show the unity of the couple. Only this Sunday the wife’s black eye and bruising could be seen. The party faithful and the Matt Mead minions were able to stop the censor resolution through stalling tactics and even requesting the clariﬁcation of the meaning of “is”. 13 votes is a slim margin when all is said and done. The wife does have bruises for all to see but the press will insist she slipped in the shower. The Republican Party in the state of Wyoming should be sued for false advertising. We are no longer the conservative party

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that is projected, we have been compromised by the Democrats that sign up and change the D to an R after their names to be easily elected. Hell I think there are even socialist and communists that grab the R to get elected. All the media hype is just that, Toto snuck into the convention and pulled the curtain back, never mind the man behind the curtain, the Great and Powerful Oz has spoken. Stephen Johnson - Delegate Cheyenne, WY

Owning It

Editor, It was the afternoon of the first Saturday in May, and the Republican State Convention had already been a contentious one. As is the case when you put nearly 300 people into a room and ask them to make a string of decisions, there had been a lot of debate. Not only was there debate about the decisions themselves, but a continuous debate about how to conduct that debate. Heck, there was even debate about how to answer questions posed about how to conduct the debate. Convention is always a time consuming and grueling event, but every moment of the 2014 Convention was clouded by the fact that, at some point during the process, the body would have to address proposed “Resolution Eighteen” from the Crime & Law section of the Resolution Committee report. That looming prospect created a palpable tension in the room that seemed to make every other decision we made, and every other motion that we debated, more serious, more emotional, and more difficult. Of course, “Resolution Eighteen” was the proposed resolution to officially censure Governor Matt Mead for: signing SF104 (2013), a bill that was ultimately determined to be unconstitutional by the Wyoming Supreme Court; and, his support of the “Common Core Standards,” which the Wyoming Republican Party has adopted previous resolutions against. I’m not going to use this space to discuss the merits of the resolution; of its poorly written nature; of Governor Meads actions; nor am I going to address whether the Convention delegates even had the authority to adopt a censure resolution. Those things have been debated ad nauseum, and nothing I say here would change anyone’s mind on those subjects, anyway. No, the focus of this essay is simply, “why I demanded a roll call vote on the proposed resolution.” First, it is worth noting that a majority of the convention delegation voted to suspend the agenda, and the floor rules, and move debate on the proposed censure to the beginning of the discussion on resolution proposals, delaying discussion on any other resolution items until the censure motion was voted on. This effectively removed the time limit for debate on the censure measure and alleviate the concern of those in support that it could be automatically tabled, as the floor rules required, if the debate on it ran too long. The consequence of that very conscious decision is we spent hours debating this single question, sacrificing the consideration and possible adoption of dozens upon dozens of important resolutions. It was clear that the people who sought to censure Governor Mead prioritized it ahead of the convention’s ability to get its real work done: the adoption of a slate of defining resolutions. Because of the demand that we dedicate our precious time to the censure measure, to the exclusion of all of our other work on resolutions: we were not able to debate and adopt new resolutions in opposition to “Common Core;” we did not have the time to adopt resolutions outlining our Party’s expectations in dealing with the fallout of SF104; and, we weren’t able to adopt resolutions on dozens of other timely and extremely important issues. Because of the demand that we spend our entire afternoon focused on a single divisive issue that was ultimately unsuccessful, we now have an abbreviated list of resolutions to guide our candidates and elected officials for the next two years. During the consideration of the censure, three fourths of the time was spent debating and voting on motions to amend the language of it, and as far as I can remember, there was virtually zero debate on the merits of the censure itself. Before there could be, a motion was made and adopted to move the question, closing off any possible continuing debate. It was at this time that a delegate moved that the vote for censure be conducted as a secret ballot. It is notable that well over 100 delegates wanted to hide behind a secret ballot when they made what was arguably the most controversial decision that the Wyoming Republican Party has ever made. While the bylaws do allow for voting by secret ballot (Article VI, Section 4, Paragraph 2), that provision was intended for use in elections, not for the adoption of resolutions. It is one thing to vote in an election using a secret ballot, but elected representatives themselves, when adopting resolutions that will ultimately represent the will of the body of the entire organization that they speak for, should do so openly and transparently. Especially when those resolutions are as serious and far reaching as a proposal to censure the Governor of the State of Wyoming. It

shouldn’t be done while hiding in the shadows, under the cover of secrecy. I wholeheartedly believe that Republicans in the State of Wyoming deserve to know exactly how their representatives to the convention cast their votes. More important, this was conceivably one of the most important and long reaching votes that any member of the State Convention will ever cast on a resolution. Every single person who enjoined themselves to vote, either for or against the resolution to censure, should have been willing to own their decision, cast their ballot proudly and openly, and live with the consequences of their actions! Thankfully, the bylaws of the Wyoming Republican Party agree with me. Article VI, Section 11, Paragraph 1 states: “A roll call vote (“Yeas” and “Nays”) upon any question presented at the State Convention may be ordered by the Convention Chairman or can be compelled by the request of forty percent (40%) of the Delegates by standing vote.” This bylaw means that a simple majority of the delegates to the convention cannot make a decision binding the entire body without at least identifying themselves. The right of the minority to know who is speaking for them can only be suspended by a supermajority of more than 60%. Obviously, that didn’t happen and the minority’s right to a roll call vote prevailed with a vote of 125 supporting the role call (44.6%), and 155 voting against it (55.4%). My demand for a roll call vote wasn’t a “bullying scare tactic[s] to get people to change their vote.” It wasn’t “a pure intimidation tactic” so “a sitting governor and his AG will have a list of political opponents to go after.” I didn’t make the demand at the request of Governor Mead, or any of his representatives. I made the demand myself, personally, and did it to invoke and protect my right as an individual member of the body to know exactly who would be speaking on behalf of myself and the Wyoming Republican Party, regardless of how the vote turned out. Mostly, though, on that grueling, contentious, and emotional Saturday afternoon, I demanded a roll call vote because I insisted on my right to stand in front of a microphone and, in no uncertain terms, publicly, openly, and proudly declare my vote on the resolution to censure Wyoming Governor Matt Mead. That vote was, “Unequivocally, NO!” I expected, and demanded, no more and no less from anyone else in the room. Island D. Richards, State Committeeman Sweetwater County Republican Party

Can you Beat a Dead Horse Too Many Times?

Dear Editor: Is it possible to hit a nail or beat a dead horse too many times? These activities most likely do nothing to help a problem and are most likely a huge waste of time! My reasons for asking these two questions are, “In the real world, are there quite often people who reach a point when they believe the same old solutions will work, but don’t?” and “Are there quite often situations when we know a possible solution, but we feel will do more harm than good?” My answers to these two are “Yes” and “Yes”. In many ways, Obama’s diplomatic solutions toward Russia and Syria have reached these points of wasting time and are not new solution to these on-going problems! There is an old saying, “Never take your eye off of the ball!” Hasn’t The

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Obama Administration done this toward Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other situations? We people who have never been serious about being president should tell Obama, “You asked to be president and no one ever said it was going to be easy!” If the US people and troops weren’t already so terribly war weary, I believe the solutions to most of these situations is to put up a serious military front. I view these solutions as akin to the situation when President Kennedy had to draw; a real red line; against The USSR during The Cuban Missile Crisis. Putin; and the heads of all of these other counties; are not going to take seriously this road of diplomacy which has run out of asphalt. Timothy Tim Monroe Bledsoe

Ineptitude by VA Ofﬁcials cannot go Unchallenged

Editor, I am incensed at the story that broke this last week regarding 40 plus vets who languished and died while waiting for treatment in a Phoenix, AZ hospital, as mounting evidence concludes they had been kept on a secret waiting list to make it look like the hospital was doing it’s job while falsifying and denying care to the sickest of the sick of those who served our country - and they did this for months and months, and maybe even years! Like so many other Obama scandals and travesties, the surface is only now being cracked regarding the “non-treatment” of our war veterans, as the bureaucratic Veteran’s administrators manipulate the data to deny our Vet’s health care. Mind you, this does not happen everywhere, but where it does, we should be looking at the gravest penalties for these parasites one could imagine - for letting our bravest die from “willful denial of treatment” by those who were supposed to be taking care of them, and it is worth a good lethal injection in my book. My dad and nine of his brothers signed up for the WWII draft but only 3 served, two in Europe and one in the South Pacific, and all made it back home. The other 7 cowboys raised some of the beef our country needed badly, but all are gone now. My point is that WHO should get medical attention BEFORE our beloved Vet’s? My answer is NO ONE! Not a single Senator, House member, Cabinet member, nor even the President of these United States, yet it seems like they are all O. K. with letting our Vet’s languish and die in obscurity while they collect huge pensions and live off the tax payer forever after. What an absolute CROCK! This absolute ineptitude and ignorance by our uncaring government V. A. officials absolutely cannot go unchallenged or unpunished by those who really know what is happening to those who protect our country and pardon me if I get a little worked up when a WWII veteran’s dies from cancer because his name was buried in a bureaucratic batch of bull for months and months by the very same folks that were supposed to take care of him, but it is easy to see red on this deal. Please write your senator and house members and ask them to form a committee to investigate yet another batch of idiotic bureaucratic bozos who ignore the law and our Vet’s, and even though ignoring the law seems to be all the rage under this administration, we need to take better care of our Veterans - every day! Brad Schofield

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The Federalist 6 are, of course, liable to be tinctured by the passions and views of those individuals? Has commerce hitherto done anything more than change the objects of war? Is not the love of wealth as domineering and enterprising a passion as that of power or glory? Have there not been as many wars founded upon commercial motives since that has become the prevailing system of nations, as were before occasioned by the cupidity of territory or dominion? Has not the spirit of commerce, in many instances, administered new incentives to the appetite, both for the one and for the other? Let experience, the least fallible guide of human opinions, be appealed to for an answer to these inquiries. Sparta, Athens, Rome, and Carthage were all republics; two of them, Athens and Carthage, of the commercial kind. Yet were they as often engaged in wars, offensive and defensive, as the neighboring monarchies of the same times. Sparta was little better than a wellregulated camp; and Rome was never sated of carnage and conquest. Carthage, though a commercial republic, was the aggressor in the very war that ended in her destruction. Hannibal had carried her arms into the heart of Italy and to the gates of Rome, before Scipio, in turn, gave him an overthrow in the territories of Carthage, and made a conquest of the commonwealth. Venice, in later times, figured more than once in wars of ambition, till, becoming an object to the other Italian states, Pope Julius II. found means to accomplish that formidable league,[9] which gave a deadly blow to the power and pride of this haughty republic. The provinces of Holland, till they were overwhelmed in debts and taxes, took a leading and conspicuous part in the wars of Europe. They had furious contests with England for the dominion of the sea, and were among the most persevering and most implacable of the opponents of Louis XIV. In the government of Britain the representatives of the people compose one branch of the national legislature. Commerce has been for ages the predominant pursuit of that country. Few nations, nevertheless, have been more frequently engaged in war; and the wars in which that kingdom has been engaged have, in numerous instances, proceeded from the people. There have been, if I may so express it, almost as many popular as royal wars. The cries of the nation and the importunities of their representatives have, upon various occasions, dragged their monarchs into war, or continued them in it, contrary to their inclinations, and sometimes contrary to the real interests of the State. In that memorable struggle for superiority between the rival houses of Austria and Bourbon, which so long kept Europe in a flame, it is well known that the antipathies of the English against the French, seconding the ambition, or rather the avarice, of a favorite leader,[10] protracted the war beyond the limits marked out by sound policy, and for a considerable time in opposition to the views of the court. The wars of these two last-mentioned nations have in a great measure grown out of commercial considerations,-the desire of supplanting and the fear of being supplanted, either in particular branches of traffic or in the general advantages of trade and navigation. From this summary of what has taken place in other countries, whose situations have borne the nearest resemblance to our own, what reason can we have to confide in those reveries which would seduce us into an expectation of peace and cordiality between the members of the present confederacy, in a state of separation? Have we not already seen enough of the fallacy and extravagance of those idle theories which have amused us with promises of an exemption from the imperfections, weaknesses and evils incident to society in every shape? Is it not time to awake from the deceitful dream of a golden age, and to adopt as a practical maxim for the direction of our political conduct that we, as well as the other inhabitants of the globe, are yet remote from the happy empire of perfect wisdom and perfect virtue? Let the point of extreme depression to which our national dignity and credit have sunk, let the inconveniences felt everywhere from a lax and ill administration of government, let the revolt of a part of the State of North Carolina, the late menacing disturbances in Pennsylvania, and the actual insurrections and rebellions in Massachusetts, declare--! So far is the general sense of mankind from corresponding with the tenets of those who endeavor to lull asleep our apprehensions of discord and hostility between the States, in the event of disunion, that it has from long observation of the progress of society become a sort of axiom in politics, that vicinity or nearness of situation, constitutes nations natural enemies. An intelligent writer expresses himself on this subject to this effect: ``neighboring nations (says he) are naturally enemies of each other unless their common weakness forces them to league in a confederate republic, and their constitution prevents the differences that neighborhood occasions, extinguishing that secret jealousy which disposes all states to aggrandize themselves at the expense of their neighbors.’’[11] This passage, at the same time, points out the evil and suggests the remedy.

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Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States Hamilton for the Independent Journal o the People of the State of New York: THE three last numbers of this paper have been dedicated to an enumeration of the dangers to which we should be exposed, in a state of disunion, from the arms and arts of foreign nations. I shall now proceed to delineate dangers of a different and, perhaps, still more alarming kind--those which will in all probability flow from dissensions between the States themselves, and from domestic factions and convulsions. These have been already in some instances slightly anticipated; but they deserve a more particular and more full investigation. A man must be far gone in Utopian speculations who can seriously doubt that, if these States should either be wholly disunited, or only united in partial confederacies, the subdivisions into which they might be thrown would have frequent and violent contests with each other. To presume a want of motives for such contests as an argument against their existence, would be to forget that men are ambitious, vindictive, and rapacious. To look for a continuation of harmony between a number of independent, unconnected sovereignties in the same neighborhood, would be to disregard the uniform course of human events, and to set at defiance the accumulated experience of ages. The causes of hostility among nations are innumerable. There are some which have a general and almost constant operation upon the collective bodies of society. Of this description are the love of power or the desire of preeminence and dominion--the jealousy of power, or the desire of equality and safety. There are others which have a more circumscribed though an equally operative influence within their spheres. Such are the rivalships and competitions of commerce between commercial nations. And there are others, not less numerous than either of the former, which take their origin entirely in private passions; in the attachments, enmities, interests, hopes, and fears of leading individuals in the communities of which they are members. Men of this class, whether the favorites of a king or of a people, have in too many instances abused the confidence they possessed; and assuming the pretext of some public motive, have not scrupled to sacrifice the national tranquillity to personal advantage or personal gratification. The celebrated Pericles, in compliance with the resentment of a prostitute,[1] at the expense of much of the blood and treasure of his countrymen, attacked, vanquished, and destroyed the city of the Samnians. The same man, stimulated by private pique against the Megarensians,[2] another nation of Greece, or to avoid a prosecution with which he was threatened as an accomplice of a supposed theft of the statuary Phidias,[3] or to get rid of the accusations prepared to be brought against him for dissipating the funds of the state in the purchase of popularity,[4] or from a combination of all these causes, was the primitive author of that famous and fatal war, distinguished in the Grecian annals by the name of the Peloponnesian war; which, after various vicissitudes, intermissions, and renewals, terminated in the ruin of the Athenian commonwealth. The ambitious cardinal, who was prime minister to Henry VIII., permitting his vanity to aspire to the triple crown,[5] entertained hopes of succeeding in the acquisition of that splendid prize by the influence of the Emperor Charles V. To secure the favor and interest of this enterprising and powerful monarch, he precipitated England into a war with France, contrary to the plainest dictates of policy, and at the hazard of the safety and independence, as well of the kingdom over which he presided by his counsels, as of Europe in general. For if there ever was a sovereign who bid fair to realize the project of universal monarchy, it was the Emperor Charles V., of whose intrigues Wolsey was at once the instrument and the dupe. The influence which the bigotry of one female,[6] the petulance of another,[7] and the cabals of a third,[8] had in the contemporary policy, ferments, and pacifications, of a considerable part of Europe, are topics that have been too often descanted upon not to be generally known. To multiply examples of the agency of personal considerations in the production of great national events, either foreign or domestic, according to their direction, would be an unnecessary waste of time. Those who have but a superficial acquaintance with the sources from which they are to be drawn, will themselves recollect a variety of instances; and those who have a tolerable knowledge of human nature will not stand in need of such lights to form their opinion either of the reality or extent of that agency. Perhaps, however, a reference, tending to illustrate the general principle, may with propriety be made to a case which has lately happened among ourselves. If Shays had not been a desperate debtor, it is much to be doubted whether Massachusetts would have been plunged into a civil war. But notwithstanding the concurring testimony of experience, in this particular, there are still to be found visionary or designing men, who stand ready to advocate the paradox of perpetual peace between the States, though dismembered and alienated from each other. The genius of republics (say they) is pacific; the spirit of commerce has a tendency to soften the manners of men, and to extinguish those inflammable humors which have so often kindled into wars. Commercial republics, like ours, will never be disposed to waste themselves in ruinous contentions with each other. They will be governed by mutual interest, and will cultivate a spirit of mutual amity and concord. Is it not (we may ask these projectors in politics) the true interest of all nations to cultivate the same benevolent and philosophic spirit? If this be their true interest, have they in fact pursued it? Has it not, on the contrary, invariably been found that momentary passions, and immediate interest, have a more active and imperious control over human conduct than general or remote considerations of policy, utility or justice? Have republics in practice been less addicted to war than monarchies? Are not the former administered by men as well as the latter? 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May 9 - 16, 2014

Campbell County Observer

Criminal Executions Privatized? et us first state that this article is in their decision making scenarios and apno way defending the anti-death peal to the human element of self-prespenalty crowd. I am not pushing for ervation. Also, transparency in the name the removal of the death penalty nor the of any government should only not take removal from our world of these sick and place when certain national security is evil men and women. What I am going concerned. If they were screwing up than to protest with this article, is the fact that the public has the complete right to see maybe executions need to be taken out exactly what is going on. of the government hands. This is why I Like the Mustang Ranch in Nevada am going to start a new where, if you do not company, Execution know the story, the Inc. (not really, but let’s Federal Government have fun with this one). foreclosed on the Now to justify this new brothel for back taxes entrepreneur endeavor, and kept it open. While we need to look into doing so, the instant buthe death penalty itself. reaucracy that ensued Whether you agree quickly ran the place with it or not is not the into the ground, not point here. Whether you being able to create a agree that these people dime of profit during shouldn’t exist in this the government’s reign. world after their crimes, Think about it, selling By Nicholas DeLaat most of them suffer women and booze and from either psychopathy the government still anti-social personality disorder, or anticouldn’t run it right. I don’t think we even social personality disorders (psychopathy need to talk lotteries, postal duties, retireor sociopath for common labels and Holly- ment funds, healthcare, and just about wood) from which there is no known cure, anything else it touches…at all levels. only temporary medication provided the Let’s even look locally. Local governments disorders are diagnosed. These disorders own recreational centers, event centers, usually lead to violent and sexual crimes utilities, and more stripping the potential of the sickest nature against innocent job growth and profitability away from the victims. To let these people after performprivate sector where it belongs while driving these crimes would make our society ing up taxes and fees to compensate for survive on the same earth as their victims unnecessary levels of bureaucracy, inefwould be crime in itself. Should we have ficiency, and overpayment of under-skilled to support these people when there is and work ethically challenged manageno possibility for rehabilitation or even ment and workers. parole? So why would we also trust government Then there is the question of human life. with the ultimate responsibility of ending a Most people have and will never actually person’s life? take a human life, and to do so weighs I know what you are thinking, botched on the soul regardless of the deserving executions can be a good thing, as it of justice, unless you are one of these provides the torture that these sick and “psychopaths or sociopaths”. To decide or sadistic people deserve. If you do take on to perform the end of a life permanently is the responsibility of ending a human life a decision that should justifiably abstruse. however, it is your human duty to end that As I said before however, this is not life as quickly and painlessly as possible. an article about the rights and wrongs of Obviously our government has a hard executions. This is an article about the time doing that. government performing them. Recently, According to CNN (with information an execution in Oklahoma was seriously gathered from the Associated Press) botched. Precisely what happened during 10.4% of executions end up botched with the execution of convicted murderer and massive suffering, lingering deaths, and rapist Clayton Lockett remains unclear. more horrific stories. THAT IS OVER A Witnesses described the man convuls10% FAILURE RATE! ing and writhing on the gurney, as well So the lesson, we can’t even trust our as struggling to speak, before officials government to kill someone correctly. blocked the witnesses’ view. How sad is that? It was the state’s first time using a new, So what do I propose but putting the three-drug cocktail for an execution. actual executions in the private sector. Thirty-two U.S. states have the death That’s right, we are opening up a new penalty, as does the U.S. government and company called Execution Inc. And we the U.S. military. will have many benefits that the governFirst of all, the curtains should have ment can’t think to offer. never been drawn. Executions should be First, the person getting executed can public for various reasons. People with choose how to die. We offer lethal injecthe potential to do evil need to see the tion (with advise by a professional anesgraphical part of dying to possibly sway thesiologist to make it legit) or a heroin

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Judy McCullough: Stepping Up to the Plate for Senate District 1 Judy McCullough, a lifelong citizen of Wyoming, who was raised in Crook County and has lived in all three counties of the newly redistricted Senate District 1, has announced she is running for the senate seat on the Republican ticket. Judy is passionate about ensuring that the government on all levels follows the Wyoming and United States Constitutions. While she has been politically active for a long time, in recent years, Judy has attended several legislative committee hearings to testify on behalf of private property, personal freedoms, and reduced agency regulations. Although Judy is currently a rancher from Moorcroft, she has a

diverse background that includes leadership positions, educating the public, running a business and public speaking; vital ingredients for strong representation for Senate District 1’s constituents. A sort list of her accomplishments include having served on the Crook County Weed and Pest board, is a graduate of the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Agriculture, worked in Wyoming as a teacher, and was a University of Wyoming educator for Johnson County. She has served on the R-CALF USA animal ID committee and was one of the founding members of the Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming.

May 2, 2006: In Ohio, Joseph L. Clark’s lethal injection was stalled for 22 minutes before prison technicians located a suitable vein. Shortly after the execution began, the vein collapsed and Clark’s arm began to swell. He raised his head and said: “It don’t work. It don’t work.” Curtains were closed while the technicians worked for 30 minutes to find another vein. Clark wasn’t pronounced dead until nearly 90 minutes after the process started. April 23, 1998: Texas inmate Joseph Cannon made his final statement and the injection process began. When there was no immediate reaction, he had a quizzical look on his face, then blurted out: “It’s come undone.” A vein in Cannon’s arm had collapsed and the needle popped out. A curtain was pulled to block the view of the witnesses. Fifteen minutes later, it was reopened and the execution was completed. July 18, 1996: Indiana inmate Tommie J. Smith’s lethal injection took 69 minutes when prison technicians were unable to locate suitable veins. A physician was summoned to give Smith a local anesthetic. The doctor also tried unsuccessfully to insert the lethal needle in Smith’s neck. A vein in his foot finally was used 49 minutes after the process began. He was pronounced dead 20 minutes later. May 3, 1995: Emmitt Foster’s execution in Missouri was halted seven minutes after it began when chemicals stopped flowing. Foster gasped and convulsed and the blinds in the death chamber were drawn. He was pronounced dead 30 minutes later and the blinds were reopened so witnesses could see his body. A coroner blamed the problem on straps that bound Foster too tightly to the execution gurney and restricted the flow of the chemicals. The straps were loosened to complete the execution. May 10, 1994: Serial killer John Wayne Gacy’s execution in Illinois was interrupted as the lethal chemicals unexpectedly solidified , clogging the tube that led into his arm. Prison officials drew the blinds of the witness window and the tube was replaced. Ten minutes later, the blinds were opened and the execution resumed. Inexperienced prison officials were blamed. December 13, 1988: Texas inmate Raymond Landry was pronounced dead 40 minutes after being strapped to the execution gurney and 24 minutes after the drugs started flowing into his arms. Two minutes after the drugs were administered, the needle came out of Landry’s vein, spraying the chemicals toward witnesses. It was reinserted and the execution was completed.

“The best protection for citizens is for government ofﬁcials to follow constitutional law,” Judy stated emphatically. “I also support less government taxes and limiting government intrusion into the lives of citizens.” Her goal is to provide more freedom to voters to enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as prescribed in one of our country’s founding documents, the Declaration of Independence. Judy is eager to speak with groups and to listen to concerns from residents of Weston, Crook, and the northern part of Campbell County. To contact her, please call 307-756-3249…. or email her at…. jmccullough@collinscom.net

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Arapaho Promote Mediation in Wind River Reservation Border Dispute Submitted by Gregory Nickerson - wyofile.com group of leaders from a Michigan town that successfully mediated a reservation boundary dispute is coming to Riverton, Wyoming, this week to share their story. The former mayor and tribal leaders from Mount Pleasant, Michigan, will be on hand for a symposium today at the Intertribal Building at Central Wyoming College. From 9 a.m. to noon, a panel discussion hosted by journalist Geoff O’Gara will discuss how the town of Mt. Pleasant and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe drafted agreements to resolve longstanding jurisdiction problems. The group is coming to town at the request of the Northern Arapaho Tribe in hopes that their experience might provide a positive example for how to resolve an ongoing boundary dispute at the Wind River Indian Reservation. “We are just going to hold the symposium and let everyone else talk,” said Northern Arapaho Business Council chairman Darrell O’Neal. “We’re inviting people to come and sit in on it, and maybe get their views and understanding on how people can work together to solve issues.” The reservation boundary dispute stems from a December, 2013, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decision that allowed the Northern Arapaho and the Eastern Shoshone tribes to gain “Treated as a State” (TAS) status under the Clean Air Act. As part of that decision, the Clean Air Act law required the EPA to perform a legal analysis of the reservation’s borders for the purpose of air quality monitoring. The EPA interpreted a 1905 act of Congress to read that Riverton is within the Wind River Indian Reservation for purposes of air quality monitoring. That vindicated the position of the two tribes, but caused concern for non-Indians in Riverton who have historically not considered the town to be within the reservation. For many, the EPA decision stirred up long-standing questions of whether legal jurisdiction in Riverton belongs to tribal governments or the city of Riverton. Many worried about whether the decision would affect property rights, tax issues, law enforcement and prosecution. The state of Wyoming subsequently filed a lawsuit asking the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver to review the EPA’s decision. That lawsuit is still pending as of this week, as the Northern Arapaho host the symposium titled “Mending Fences: How one Michigan town resolved its boundary battle without the courts.” The symposium, which is open to the public, will explain how the state of Michigan, the city of Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County, and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe settled a federal lawsuit in 2010, putting an end to 100 years of disagreements. The panel will focus on how the groups came together to solve jurisdictional, land, and tax issues. “Initially, I think we all thought we were going to resolve the lawsuit in court,” Mt. Pleasant city commissioner Kathleen Ling stated in a press release. “But in the process of sitting down and talking to each other (in mediation) we realized we weren’t as far apart as people had initially thought.” Officials from Mt. Pleasant say the agreements that came out of the mediation improved coordination and goodwill between Mt. Pleasant and the Isabella Reservation. Further, they believe the settlement brought a better outcome than simply letting the courts decide the matter.

The symposium in Riverton today (Tuesday, May 6) will explore how such a strategy could be implemented in Wyoming. “We hope this symposium can provide a safe place to sit down together and learn from the Michigan experience,” Anthony “Al” Addison, Arapaho Business Council member, stated in a press release. “We also hope it will spark discussion and creative thinking, and will ultimately lead to a negotiated resolution of our own boundary dispute.” The Northern Arapaho extended an invitation to Gov. Matt Mead. Mead’s spokesman Renny MacKay said the governor could not attend due to a previously planned meeting of the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments on the same day. WyoFile contacted the Eastern Shoshone Business Council to ask whether they would participate in the symposium. The call was not returned by press time. Riverton Mayor Ron Warpness said he plans on attending. “I have always felt that talking isn’t bad, and getting a feel for different perspectives on issues is good, and I think there are things we can learn from their experiences,” he said. However, Warpness believes that the scenario in Mt. Pleasant differs fundamentally from Riverton’s situation because the tribe and the town agreed on the location of the reservation boundary. “The tribes are wanting to say Riverton is part of the reservation and it’s not,” Warpness contends. “We are trying to resolve our issue here, but it is not going to happen in a symposium like this. I think it is going to happen in the courts or legislatively.” Keja Whiteman, the only American Indian member of the Fremont County Commission, told Riverton Ranger editor Chris Peck that she would prefer mediation over a court decision. “I think when you immediately jump to litigation the only people who benefit are the attorneys,” she told the Riverton Ranger. Whiteman, who is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, opposed Fremont County becoming an intervener in the state of Wyoming’s suit against the EPA’s decision. The city of Riverton and the Arapaho Tribe also filed to become interveners. When the EPA ruled that Riverton is part of the Wind River Indian Reservation, it was backed up by a Department of the Interior reading of law going back more than a century. The agencies’ view rests on the idea that a 1905 act of Congress did not change the exterior borders of the reservation when it opened the reservation to non-Indian settlement. The agencies argue that the government never formally purchased that land in the 1905 act with a lump sum payment, and did not permanently sever it from the reservation. That differed from other sales that did in fact sever land, change borders, and diminish the reservation. The United States paid $25,000 in 1874 to move the southern border of the reservation farther north so that it excluded Lander. In 1897 the United States bought the land where Thermopolis is located for $60,000. By contrast, the state of Wyoming, the Fremont County Commission, and the Riverton City Council all argue that Riverton is not part of the reservation. They hold that the 1905 act, and decades of legal precedence — including a ruling from the Wyoming Supreme Court — all show that River-

ton is not part of the reservation. “We’re the ones that asked the EPA to make the determination with the application we put in five years ago. It took them that long,” said Northern Arapaho Business Council chair Darrell O’Neal. “We understood it was going to get political. For the tribes, it’s something that we’ve wanted for years.” Wyoming’s congressional delegation came out in strong opposition to the EPA decision. Sen. Mike Enzi (R), Sen. John Barrasso (R), and Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R) sent a letter to the EPA in December, stating, “The EPA’s decision has in effect overturned a law that has been governing land and relationships for more than 100 years.” In February, the Northern Arapaho and the Eastern Shoshone Tribes agreed to join the state in requesting a stay of the EPA decision, which the agency granted. Later on, the city of Riverton, the Fremont County commission, and the Northern Arapaho all applied for intervener status in the case. According to the EPA, the TAS approval will allow the tribes to receive more grants under the Clean Air Act, and get notifications of air permits that may affect their airshed. It will also allow the tribes to participate in air quality commissions and the development of risk management plans. The EPA decision stressed that TAS does not give the tribes regulatory authority. “We want to do what any sovereign entity does and that’s what Treatment as a State does. It gives us what we should have,” O’Neal said. “We don’t want to do anything like running their government or taking their lands. We are looking out for the best interests of our people, as far as quality of the air, making sure everybody is safe.” Wyoming’s congressional delegation worried that TAS could have negative impacts on the industries that drive Wyoming’s economy. In a December 20, 2013, letter to the EPA, the delegation expressed its concerns over “the overregulation that will potentially occur on energy development in the contested area.” O’Neal noted that the tribes count on the royalties from mineral production on the reservation to fund tribal government. “We do have our own wells. We wouldn’t do anything to jeopardize our part of finances and the money that comes through that,” O’Neal said. Sen. Enzi said in a recently released video that the EPA is using the tribes: “The tribe is being used kind of as a pawn in this overreach by the EPA,” Enzi said. “We need to take a look at what the EPA does, and put some reins on them. … The tribes will get some extra employees and some extra money, but the EPA will wind up making the decisions, and if they don’t like their own decisions, they can appeal it and they appeal it to themselves. That’s wrong. We’re going to have to have more control from Washington on what the EPA does.” In April, Sens. Enzi and Barrasso notified the tribes of draft legislation that would allow TAS but recognize the borders of the Wind River Indian Reservation as being “diminished” by a 1905 act that opened the reservation for settlement. Northern Arapaho leaders said the draft legislation was an attempt to “terminate” reservation land. “The bill you have put forward resurrects policies discredited and abandoned long ago by the United States,” wrote the Northern Arapaho Business Council in an April 4 letter to

Wyoming’s congressional delegation. “We strongly suspect that people who support this bill have not taken the time to read the Department of Interior and EPA decisions, study the law, or appreciate the history. The notion that someone would skip this exercise and go straight to promoting legislation to reverse the longstanding federal view embodied in the decision is to us, quite frightening. … This bill is a direct assault on our sovereignty and what little remains of our homeland. Its passage would reflect poorly on the state of Wyoming. Those who promote it will find themselves on the wrong side of history.” Warpness said he believes the tribes are unwilling to embrace TAS without the borders specified by the EPA. And that, Warpness said, show’s their true position. “The tribes told me this is just about clean air. But when you try to separate out the clean air from the boundary, they don’t want to do that, which tells me it is more than just clean air,” Warpness said. While the Northern Arapaho and the Eastern Shoshone might prefer mediation, Warpness and many nonnative residents of Riverton feel there is no room for negotiation on the boundary question. “The city of Riverton is not negotiable. It is not part of the reservation, period,” Warpness said. “If we lose our lawsuit and the wisdom of DC says we are part of the reservation, that is a bitter pill we would have to swallow.” In Warpness’ opinion, the court must decide the boundary issue, and only then will it make sense to engage in mediation over lingering questions of jurisdiction. “Maybe at some point in time when the boundary issue is resolved, and if Riverton is found to be on the reservation, then we can talk, and these discussions will have some merit,” Warpness said. “But if they find that the city’s position and the state’s position is right, then it is a moot point. But until that is resolved we’re just having coffee talk.” While the purpose of the symposium is to discuss the potential for settlement and mediation, O’Neal says the Northern Arapaho are prepared to litigate if that is the only option. “Talking and trying to work things out is better than going to court, but if we have to go to court we have to,” O’Neal said. “We want the relationship to get better. We are not going anywhere. We live right here next to each other. We have to start getting along. That’s for the better of everyone.”

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Governor Welcomes Back Cowboy Tough Adventure Week overnor Matt Mead is pleased to announce that Wyoming will host the Second Annual Cameco Cowboy Tough Adventure Race. Last year the inaugural event brought teams from across the globe for events to challenge competitors of all abilities. Rev3 Adventure is returning to organize this year’s events, which include an elite expedition race and several other competitions. “I wanted to promote an annual event for the worldclass outdoor recreation found in Wyoming. Year two includes even more events, more highlights and more of Wyoming’s landscape,” Governor Mead said. “I thank all of businesses who support the Cowboy Tough Adventure Week. The City of Casper is graciously hosting as well.” The sponsors for the Cameco Cowboy Tough

Adventure Week include: Cameco Resources, Jonah Bank, Casper Family YMCA, BlueCross/Blue Shield Wyoming, Anadarko, Wyoming Medical Center, Wind River Visitors Council, City of Casper, Casper Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Cheyenne Visitors Bureau, and Taco John’s. The Cameco Cowboy Tough Adventure Week includes: • A sprint adventure race in Curt Gowdy State Park on July 12. • A mountain bike race in Glendo State Park on July 13. • A 3.5 day expedition race covering over 500 miles. Racers check in on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in Casper. Racers will be bussed from Casper to Lander for the start of the race. Racers will navigate the state trekking, mountain biking, paddling and meet-

ing a variety of challenges along the route. • A 5K Glow Run/1 mile walk in Casper on July 18. • A Casper Strong full-day adventure race on July 19 starting at Crossroads Park. • An Urban Adventure Race in Casper on July 19. • A Family Adventure Race in Casper on July 20. • A 5K Glow Run/1 mile walk in Cheyenne on July 21. “Wyoming has so much to offer for those seeking an outside adventure or activity. Building a reputation for fun - challenging bike trails, thrilling whitewater rafting and rock climbing for all skill levels just to name a few - increases tourism and shares some of the best parts of Wyoming. I look forward to this year’s adventures,” Governor Mead said. “We are thrilled about the second year of events. This year will be even more chal-

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give you a reason to shoot your bow. The “shallows” will soon be full of them. Look for bright sunny days with little or no wind. Best shooting is wading the shallows around Wind Creek & Mule Creek. If you are shooting in the park, be aware you must be at least 400 yards from roads and campsites. A silly rule in my opinion, for shooting an arrow with a string attached to a bow, but whoever said government had any common sense. The Empire General Store also carries bow fishing supplies. The NEWWA will hold its Spring walleye tournament May 10th & 11th. You can go to their website to get more information on this event. Game & Fish is holding a public comment meeting May 19th from 5-7pm at the Campbell County library on proposed changes in fishing regulations beginning in 2015. A couple of changes to be discussed are that they will allow the importation of minnows from an out of state certified hatchery. They are also going to allow the use of artificial light and lighted lures. I’m in favor of both changes That’s about it for this week. Stop by the Guesthouse in Pine Haven to show off your catch or to get the latest report. Like us on Facebook to get our latest reports there also.

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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 307-685-8066 Foothills View Apartments Hot Move In Special! Cool, Clean, Quiet Apartments. A/C, 2 Bdrm. $695 1Bdrm. $595. Showing anytime Call 307-686-6488 C3-28-2v Apartments for rent. Foothills View Apartments. Clean and Quiet. One and Two bedroom units starting at $595.00. Call for showing andmove in special 307-6866488 (c3-42-3v) 2 bedroom apartment $675 per month, $675 security, $675 last months rent. Above Gillette Cheese House no pets, no smoking laundry \ facilities available 685-6449 Criminal Background check and renters insurance required. Spacious & new, 1, 2, &3 bdrm affordable apartments available now! Call 6858066. Washer and dryer in every unit. Private sunny patio or balcony. Special move-in rate, 1 bdrm: $694, 2 bdrm: $777, 3 bdrm: $888. Move in now and deduct $ 200 off ﬁrst month while special lasts. Call Konnie or Celeste at Highland Properties 685-8066.

Autos, Trucks and Vans ‘76 Electra-Glide would consider trade on Pan or Knuck if ya know of anyone, ‘81 sent it to LA-S&S, 11.5to1 and dual-plugged to run regular-gas, had burn-out time at Hog-Jam! Ben 680.7464. $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 05’ GMC Duramax Extend Cab. 52,550 mi. Call 307672-8766 2008 Dodge Charger AWD Hemi, loaded Black $18,000 books for $22,500 Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100. 2006 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4 Laramie 102,000 miles $16,000 307-689-7290 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. Black. Leather interior. Good condition. 87,400mi. Power everything. Front wheel drive. New tires. Call Charlene 307-660-7316. 1993 Chrysler LHS for sale or trade. Needs tie-rod and alignment. Runs good. $1,500.00 OBO. Email KevlarGrease@gmail.com 1994 Plymouth Voyager for sale or trade. Runs/ looks great. 188,000 miles. $2,000.00 OBO. Email KevlarGrease@gmail.com 2004 Yukon Denali XL,6.0 Motor, Loaded $14,000 OBO 660-9351 2008 Hyundai Sonata LMTD, 40,000 mi. $13,500, Call 307-660-2532. 2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4 1/2 Ton Pickup. New tires, ext. cab, long bed. 148,000 mi. One owner. 307-6700858 or 303-250-4096 97’ Chevy Long Box Extended Cab. ¾ Ton, selling for Parts. $1,000 OBO. 307680-7431 1982 Chevy Ventura Van. 350 Engine, 400 Turbo newly rebuilt transmission. Interior in GREAT shape, has a working electric wet bar and built in cooler in back. Carb. needs re-jetted, other than that there are no problems. Must see. Asking $3,500 or best offer. Price:$3,500obo. Contact: 307-670-8980

Guns for Sale AR-15, K98k Mauser, Win Mod 12-12, Ruger Blackhawk, PA-63, 307-778-6493 Wyoming Mountaineers now offers easy payment plans on any in stock firearm. Your debit card is your line of credit. Purchase any firearm that is in stock making 4 payments weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Processing fee and payment plan fee apply. Call Wyoming Mountaineers for more details. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 299-2084 and mention this ad. Get a piece of history. Mosin Nagant Russian M91/30 Surplus Rifle. Very good to Excellent condition 7.62X54 Caliber. These are a very accurate rifle shooting 4” groups at 1000 yards. Open sights are adjustable to yardage with a push of a button. Great gun for hunting deer or elk very cheap ammo available for target practice. Comes with military issue sling, sling pouches, bayonet, and cleaning tools. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad. 1903 Springfield. 30o6 Cal. U.S. Military. $700 obo. Call (307) 682-7864 A friend of mine called the other day and tells me he has 2 friends that are looking for some AR-15’s do I have any? I told him yes I do, They are M4 style scope ready models and priced at $695.00. Great, he says, They will be right over. They never showed up so a few days later I asked him if his friends were still interested. He told me nope, they bought them online for $1500.00. So, here they come with UPS, I still made my $15.00 for the transfer but while they were there they looked at the rifles I had in stock and discovered they were the same models they ordered with the same features and they could have bought 2 from me for the same price they paid for one they ordered. Don’t let this happen to you, Any gun, Any models, Any features can be ordered or built for a lower cost. Call for a free quote. Call Wyoming Mountaineers (307)299-2084 to get yours today. Before you buy, make a call to get a quote. We can order any gun you are looking at and just may be able to save you a ton of money. Call for a free quote. $15.00 FFL Transfer Fee on all internet purchases. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 299-2084 and mention this ad. Gunsmithing Special of the week. Electrolysis Barrel Cleaning. Increase the accuracy of your firearm, get ready for hunting season or a summer of shooting fun. Most cleanings complete overnight and your gun is ready the next day. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad. With the current controversy of gun control you can expect changes. One of these changes will be permanently attached low capacity magazines. Make your current guns compliant to this regulation. Call for quotes on all your gunsmithing needs. Call Wyoming Mountaineers (307)299-2084 to get yours today.

Toys (ATV’s Boats, Etc.)

May 9 - 16, 2014

Scams

1981 Harley Davidson FXBSturgis, 1st dual-belt drive to commemorate Hill-Climb @ Sturgis, Jack-Pine Gypsies rally started in ‘41, 50th anniversary model. 12K on straight-up original paint, new Moetzler’s driven-by beefed Shovel, 102hp at wheel. Perfect in every aspect, serious inquiries only, loan is $15K and value of over 25K. Ben 680.7464, 3-other older bikes and this has to go to the right person! International Tractor 300 Utility For Sale. $2000 Artic Cat 4X4 2001For Sale. $2000 Call Bill 307 - 660 – 8563. Chopper - Custom built frame, s&s engine, carb, etc. 80ci. Evolution engine. Wide glide front end. Low. Torn apart down to frame. Have all parts, could be built in two days with under $200.00. Asking $5,500 or best offer. Price:$5,500obo. Contact: 307-670-2733 2013 Custom Harley Hardtail Bobber all new $9,500. Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 2010 Polaris 550 eps with less than 100 miles, books for $8,000. make and offer. Call Steve Terry at 307-2992992

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

16ft Sea Nymph Fishing Boat, 50 hp outboard Merc, trolling motor, just serviced at wyoming marine $2,500 O.B. O 307-299-4662 or307-6220825

Submitted by Greg Portiete

Where is this picture taken? Answer

Small ranch 7 miles north of Airport on Hwy.14/16

Weekly Trivia Answer

David G. Farragut, famous for the quotation, “Damn the torpedoes,” became America’s ﬁrst full admiral in 1866 at the age of 65. How old was he when he was given his ﬁrst command of a ship?

Weekly Sports Trivia Answer How many Triple Crown winners have there been in American horse racing?

Twelve

Eleven

Sir Barton – 1919, Gallant Fox - 1930, Omaha - 1935, War Admiral – 1937, Whirlaway – 1941, Count Fleet – 1943, Assault – 1946, Citation – 1948, Secretariat – 1973, Seattle Slew – 1977, and Afﬁrmed – 1978.

While serving aboard the USS Essex Farragut participated in capture of HMS Alert on August 13 of 1812 and then helped to establish America’s ﬁrst naval base and colony in the Paciﬁc, named Madisonville during the ill-fatedNuku Hiva Campaign. At the same time the Americans battled the hostile tribes on the islands with the help of their Te I’i allies. Farragut was 12 years old when, during the War of 1812, he was given the assignment to bring a ship captured by the USSEssex safely to port. He was wounded and captured while serving on the Essex during the engagement at Valparaiso Bay,Chile against the British on March 28, 1814.

Solutions from this week

Chinese Type 53 Carbines 7.62X54R. These guns have been fully restored and are excellent shooters. They are a shorter model of the Mossin Naugant making them easy to carry through the brush and trees. Large caliber with plenty of take down power for the largest and most dangerous game. Ammo is still available and still very reasonably priced. This gun comes with a fold down bayonet permanently attached. Adjustable sights on an elevation ramp rear sight makes this package very versatile. permanently attached ﬂoor plate magazine holds 5 rounds with one additional one in the chamber. Call Wyoming Mountaineers (307)299-2084 to get yours today.

Wanted to Buy Military Items From WW2 and Vietnam, 307-778-6493 I Buy Militaria. Swords, uniforms, bayonets, medals, guns/parts, ﬁeld gear. 6827864 Wanted: Old Batteries. Call 307-670-1675. D4-30-8P WILL PAY CASH FOR CAMPERS. Call Scott (307) 680-0854.

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Child Care

Merchandise

Help Wanted

Camping/Fishing

Christian Daycare/PreSchool is now open. One-onone Pre-School and crafts. Group circle time, Spanish, songs, phonics, counting, American Sign Language, and more. Pre-School, Kindergarten and older school children welcome. An all Christian environment. Reasonable rates. 685-6610. (4.10x4)

1939 HA Selmer Trumpet $750 OBO. 687-1087

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

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

Need a Babysitter? Call Brittany 257-3345 available Monday thru Friday 6am to 6 pm. $25 per day one child, two children same family $35 per day! Licensed daycare now open. Spots available full-time and before and after school. Close to Rozet school and the post ofﬁce. Monday through Friday 6:30am to 6pm. Ages 3 and up. Call 307-299-1915 In a Pinch?? Back up Daycare service call 307-6807948

Services Homeowners and renters insurance for house, trailer, or apartments. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520 Mobilehome handyman is the business for all your home maintenance and repairs we do skirting decks windows doors freeze ups re-levels and much more 30 years experience call Rick.@ (307)281-1457 Two energetic women are looking for homes to clean. Reasonable rates. If interested call (307) 299-4660 or (307) 257-4816 RV Winterization starting at $99.95 at YOUR house. Call Randy at 307-660-3091 (b340-tfnh) Tree Trimming and removal. Certified Arborist! No job too big or small. Experienced, licensed, bonded and insured. Veteran owned and operated for 13 years. Top Notch Tree Service 970-556-5000 Spring Cleaning Special! Any purchase over $200 prior to 5-31-13 Will have the choice of: Free couch cleaning (up tp 8ft. long) or Free 1 year warranty on oil/water based spots. www.pineridgeclean. com 307-660-7856 find us on Facebook Want To Get in Shape?Like to have Fun? Learn The Graceful moves of American Oriental Belly Dancing! The 3rd Sunday of every month. Call Leanna Tabatt 307-6808457 Looking to buy a new computer? Why waste the money? “Your Computer Store” has refurbished towers and laptops rebuilt right here in our store. Plenty of memory, disc space, and advice. Come by and see our inventory at “Your Computer Store,” where YOU come first! 802 E. Third St next to Ice Cream Land “Did you see this? Than it worked. Go to www.campbellcountyobserver.net to list your ad today!” Computers have become like cars, and they need repaired. Want the best quality repair work in N.E. Wyoming? Bring your computer to “Your Computer Store.” Quality work at a quality price. “Your Computer Store,” where YOU COME FIRST 802 E. Third street next to Ice Cream Land. Auto insurance preferred and SR-22’s. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520 Motorcycle and ATV insurance. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520

Business Opportunities Looking for investor in local business. Call for Details. 307-257-2306. Exciting career available Now! No weekends, holidays, or nights. Unlimited income potential. 20% commission plus gas allowance selling print advertising. Call Anne Peterson (advertising manager) at (307) 299-4662 or email AnnePeterson@ CampbellCountyObserver. com Get your doTerra essential oils at Health Corner 101, 500 O-R Drive Suite 4 or call 307-689-1998

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

Fuel

Large and Small Band Saws call for info. 307-680-8838 18v Dewalt tools - sawzall, hammer drill, one battery and one charger. $150 obo. call (307)299-1382 Exterior door with window, interior light ﬁxtures, and computer supplies. E-mail Corsair115@yahoo.com “As the economy worsens, don’t rely on government... rely on us to sell or trade. $0.25 per word per week. Stop in or go to www. CampbellCountyObserver. net. Blue Dual Reclining Sofa. Good shape $100 Call 6802982. Can text photo if you like. Spyder Semi-auto paint ball gun. cal..68 Special Edition. Only used twice! New $300 For you $175 plus two canisters. Call 680-1302 If you are interested in purchasing Nutrient Rich Ranch Raised Beef grown locally, call 307-340-1108. Great Jerky http://www.rberlinger.jerkydirect.com/ For sale: whirlpool refrigerator, brand new patio propane heater, still in box Cabela’s shower tent, large dining room dark blue/red rooster rug, 10” wet tile saw, treadmill. Call 682-6353. Kojac series One, two and three dvd $65.00 $98 value 307 - 670 - 1887 Two place aluminum snowmobile trailer. $1,600. 307689-0202 Used Engine. FI 1600cc 1975 VW. Complete w/generator. 68K mi., New Heater Boxes $1,000.00. Call Jim at 307-257-3277

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

Help Wanted Help Wanted. Warehouse Manager. Monday-Friday, ﬂexible schedule. Inventory management and warehouse upkeep. $10/hr, doe. Apply at Carpet Express Direct on Hwy. 59. HD Supply - Excellent opportunity, great pay & beneﬁts. WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE I – GILLETTE WY, Responsibilities include tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, fabrication, and transportation of goods. Apply at jobs. hdsupply.com Job #5144. Reference this ad when applying. Hiring Newspaper Journalist. Government/Politics. Work at Home. Must be able to perform advanced research, and write unbias. Must be able to attend government meetings and conduct interviews professionally. Pays per article/Part Time. Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail. com. 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

Are you a motivated animal lover? Gillette’s newest veterinary hospital is in need of a fabulous part-time (with potential full time) receptionist to join our TEAM! We love upbeat attitudes, big smiles, and a willingness to please the client while keeping all of the important details in check. Inquires please e-mail your cover letter and resume to info@redhillsvet.com Please have these items submitted by January 26, 2014. Full Time Flooring Installers wanted. Must have experience. Bring resumes in to Carpet Express Direct on Hwy. 59 next to the Prime Rib Restaurant. Transportation assistants NEEDED! Up to $25/hr. For a complete job description & application, please apply via e-mail: lori.delucia.hr@rsithr. info *Immediate Openings!* Are you looking to join a fast paced, growing company? Are you ready to earn the income you know you’re worth? Are you outgoing and enjoy meeting new people? Do you enjoy sales and have sales experience? Do you enjoy leading and helping others to succeed? If so, this is the career for you! We have openings that provide print, website, and radio advertising as well as marketing solutions to businesses. We focus primarily on smaller communities, providing personalized, in-depth information specific to each coverage area. It is our goal to ensure that every customer has a positive experience, from the initial sale to final publication. We are looking for a few highly motivated and passionate individuals that will provide exemplary customer service and sales expertise to keep our clients happy and keep our company growing! If interested, please email cover letter and resume to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail. com for an interview. Rocky Mt Merchandising is looking for dependable, outgoing person to execute four in store demos in Sept showing the features and benefits of the Straight Talk Cell phone. Must commit to all four Saturdays from 10:00-4:00. Email Jackie@ rockymm.com or call 800723-9008 Temporary Help Wanted. J&G General Construction, home improvement company is looking for a temporary construction laborer. Experience preferred but not necessary. Could turn into full time position depending on devotion, responsibility, and skill. Call James (307) 257-4441 to set up an interview.

05’ 32 foot fifth wheel, Wildcat, sleeps 10, 1 slide, bunks, self contained, no generator 307-680-6625 Looking for a bumper pull camper that someone wants off of their property. I will remove it for free in the Campbell/Crook County areas. Would prefer a tandem axel longer than 10 ft. Call 307299-1382 07’ Prowler 5th wheel. 2slides. 32ft with extras. Call 307-672-8766 1994 Southwind by Fleetwood 34 foot Class A Coach Rear Engine Turbo Diesel Cummins, 230 HP, Motor Home in good condition. 180,000 miles on original Cummins Diesel 33H Engine. Three captain’s chairs including driver. Couch makes into a full bed. Full kitchen, stove with oven, microwave. Dining area. Propane or electric refrigerator/freezer. Lots of storage. Rear bedroom with queen bed. Bathroom with shower. Dish portable satellite TV setup and small flatscreen TV goes with it. Trailer receiver hitch. Lost my husband in December and don’t have any use for it. Would like to sell fast. Make me an offer. 307 682 4808. sue.wallis52@gmail.com http://wyoming.craigslist.org/ rvs/3965643910.html Minnows, crawlers, leeches, fishing tackle, boating and camping supplies. Fully furnished cabin rentals, 50 Amp Full Hookup RV sites 5 minutes from Keyhole Reservoir in Pine Haven. Empire Guesthouse & RV Park 307756-3454. www.empireguesthouse.com

For Rent 2 Bedroom Duplex, with one car garage, washer/dryer, no pets. $700rent/$700deposit. 307-689-0202 Ofﬁce and Retail space for rent Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 For Rent Single Bedroom House in Silver Hills 307680-8838. C2-12-4h Room for Rent. Nice Room for Rent for one responsible person. $480.00 per month. 689-9358.

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.

Garage Sale 102 West Valley Dr Antiques Collectibles this and that lots of stuff Saturday 9:00 AM????

Looking for CDL to work in North Dakota full time. Call 307-670-3629.

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. 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

May 9 - 16, 2014

Heavy Equipment/ Trailers 6x10 trailer. Great shape, fits your biggest Harley. $1,400 obo. 299-4967. 1981 Circle J 4-horse Horse Trailer. New floor, paint and wiring. $2500 OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374 1981 Circle J 4-horse Horse Trailer. New floor, paint and wiring done in shop class 2 years ago. No rust only used once since redone. $2500 or OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374

Professional Transportation, Inc. is seeking local (non-CDL) drivers for 7-passenger vehicles in Gillette, WY! To be considered for a driver position applicants must live within a 30 minute drive from Gillette and have had a valid driver’s license for at least 7 years. This is on call shift work. We offer ﬂexible schedules. Pay is based on a trip basis. Both full and part time positions available. Pre-employment drug screen, MVR driving record check, and Homeland Security criminal background check required. Call 1-800471-2440 or apply online at www.professionaltransportationinc.com. EOE.

Subscription Sales

Part Time. Newspaper Subscription Sales. Pays $5.00 for every 6-month subscription sold and $10.00 for every year subscription sold. Perfect for supplemental income. Extra bonuses for every 100 subscriptions sold. Apply in person at the Campbell county Observer ofﬁce at 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 (Behind Subway) in Gillette.

Part time Help Wanted Newspaper Delivery Route 7-days per week. 3am-6am. Gillette Area.

Must have own vehicle and vehicle insurance. Pays 23 cents per paper. Good average income per month plus tips. Great supplemental income. Must be able to do route EVERY DAY. Must be reliable. Apply in person at the Campbell county Observer ofﬁce at 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 (Behind Subway) in Gillette.

Part Time Writers Wanted

Sports/Community/Government writers wanted. Part time. Starts $10 per article, with raise after 3 months. Must have own camera. Apply in person at the Campbell county Observer ofﬁce at 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 (Behind Subway) in Gillette.

Advertising Sales/Marketing *Immediate Openings!*/Full Time

Are you looking to join a fast paced, growing company? Are you ready to earn the income you know you’re worth? Are you outgoing and enjoy meeting new people? Do you enjoy sales and have sales experience? Do you enjoy leading and helping others to succeed? If so, this is the career for you! If you are experienced in Print or Radio Advertising Sales, think of this. What if you could sell both with the time it takes to see one client? Imagine the income potential. The Campbell County Observer and American Standard Media has teamed up to create openings that provide newspaper, magazine, website, and radio advertising as well as marketing solutions to businesses. We focus primarily on smaller communities, providing personalized, in-depth information specific to each coverage area. It is our goal to ensure that every customer has a positive experience, from the initial sale to final publication. We are looking for a few highly motivated and passionate individuals that will provide exemplary customer service and sales expertise to keep our clients happy and keep our company growing! Apply in person at the Campbell county Observer office at 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. B-6 (Behind Subway) in Gillette or email resume and cover letter to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail. com 20% Commission for Newspaper/magazine, and Syndicated Radio Show. $500 bonus monthly for newspaper if sold $10,5K+, $200 Team Bonus for $16,5+, $500 Bonus for 6 magazines yearly for $5,5K+, and Team $200 Bonus for $10,5K+ per magazine. Christmas Bonus for Syndicated Radio Talk Show of 2% of total commissions. Future 24hr. news talk radio station will pay 15% commission plus $500 bonus when $45K in sales per month is reached.

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Campbell County Observer

May 9 - 16, 2014

Downtown Gillette Leader Considered ast week members of the Gillette Main Street Board appeared before the Gillette City Council. They brought forward a request for partial funding of an executive director for a Downtown Gillette Progress group. President John Cosner said the executive director would be in charge of volunteers and organizing the downtown organization. Cosner explained, “They would coordinate the volunteer base that we have currently, plus expand that. I think the second part would be touching base and having sources for the retailers

downtown to visit with one to one as they go up and down the street. I think that’s the big portion of the job.” He said another part of the job would be to seek funding elsewhere with different grants, as well as trying to find places to fund the position so it can be kept going forward. Cosner said the budget for that potential position would be somewhere around $100,000 to include office related expenses and salary. He added they are hopeful the city leaders will see the benefit of partial funding. “We are going to work on the financial support of the program through

a process of some kind of dues or donation to the program so that funding, would come from everybody up and down the street, whether they are on the main level or whether they are in one of the bank buildings.” No vote on the request was taken last week. Mayor John Opseth said he wanted every council member to be able to take some time to look at the request before an answer is provided from the council. Cosner said he was hopeful an ofﬁcial vote will bring good news in the near future.

““The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.” - Ulysses S. Grant

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Dad’s Story By Dottie Rankin his is a story about my Dad, Alzheimer’s, and the power of motorcycles. A strange combination you might think. Well, let me tell you before we begin, this is not a story filled with a lot of statistics, this is my personal story of my Dad, his illness, and how his motorcycles fit into all that. No doubt you have heard the hype, if you own a motorcycle it becomes a part of you, it is who you are, it is how you live. It doesn’t matter if you have ridden a month, a year, 10 years or a lifetime. Motorcycles get in your blood and you and your bike are what memories are meant to be. My Dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2009. As I was interviewing him for this story he told me a lot of fascinating stories, some I remembered, some I had forgotten, and some I had never heard before. I learned a lot about my Dad, his love of motorcycles, and his disease during the writing of this article. I can remember my first ride in the saddle like it was yesterday. It was a summer day the year I was in 7th grade. Dad was running beside me. I was screaming, “ Dad, I don’t know how to stop this thing!” I was aboard the new Honda motorcycle he had just brought home for me. Every time he would get near me, I would for some reason hit the throttle and off I would shoot, leaving him behind. He finally caught me, slowed me down and helped me learn how to ride that motorcycle. If he wasn’t riding a motorcycle he was showing us how to. Let me tell you about my Dad, a quiet man with a “cowboy spirit.” My Dad, Wayne Raasch was born at home in 1934. He was known for his “cowboy spirit” and I guess he had that spirit from when he was little because Grandpa and Grandma Raasch (Gilbert and Lola) told me that they had to tie him with a harness to the clothes line to keep him from running where he was not supposed to go. My Dad grew up on a farm; Grandpa farmed the same ground his whole life. I asked Dad if he had a favorite memory growing up and he hesitated just a bit before he told me that he had a happy childhood and that things back then were different then than they are now. He kind of chuckled when he said, “Sis, I was in high school before we had electricity”. That happy childhood held a profound sad spot when his little brother Larry died of a brain tumor at six years old. Dad said the grade school he went to was 4-5 miles from the farm. I asked him how he got to school, if he had to walk uphill both ways, as the old story goes, and he said, “Oh no, I had a Shetland pony - a Shetland pony with a poor disposi-

tion but it was transportation.” When I commented that was quite a way to get to school he said, “I had to get to school somehow and it sure beat walking!” My Dad went to high school in neighboring Ashland, Nebraska. He drove his Dad’s pickup back and forth to school. He recalls it was a 45 or 46 Chevy. After graduation he worked on the family farm until he was drafted in 1956. He was stationed first in Colorado Springs then overseas in Ulm, Germany. While serving his country, the motorcycle bug hit him. Whether he was looking for a cheap thrill or cheap transportation he wouldn’t say, but he ended up with a 54 BMW motorcycle. It probably provided him with a little bit of both those things. Over the years, there has been a rumor in the family that he and that motorcycle ended up in the ditch. Due to lack of insurance and abundance of ...well, let’s just say spirits, he left the bike in the ditch and walked home. No one was hurt but no one is talking much about it either. When I asked him to confirm the rumor he just laughed and said, “I’m not talking.” When he was discharged from the army and sent back to the States, he found another thrill seeking soldier who needed transportation and sold the BMW. In 1958, after Dad was discharged from the Army and farming his own ground, he met this pretty little clarinet player named Sharon who was a senior at the same high school he graduated from. He could not help but notice her in her band uniform. She was in pep band, clarinet quartet, and marching band. She marched right into his heart. Their first date was a hay rack ride put on by her senior class. Dad bought her an engagement ring, Mom traded in her beloved clarinet for his wedding ring. They married on August 17, 1958, moved to a 35 foot trailer home on the farm and had two kids while still in Eastern Nebraska, one of those kids was me, and the other was my brother Larry. Dad was always an independent spirit that my Mom would probably call a stubborn spirit, she has told the story over the years that when she was in labor with me, Dad had to milk the cows, shower, shave, clean up and have breakfast, only then could they go the 35 miles to the hospital in Lincoln where I was born. I sort of laughed and Mom said, I guess it is funny now, it wasn’t at the time. When I was in kindergarten and my brother Larry was 4, Dad moved Mom and us kids to a farm near Lamar NE. This is where Dad’s love of motorcycles resurfaced. We lived on a farm 25 miles from the Lamar until I was in high school. This is where my

sister Cindy made her debut into our family. Of course, Dad had the BMW when he was stationed in Ulm, Germany but it was a few years after that (actually quite a few) when the love of motorcycles would come full circle for him. I talked with Dad on the phone one afternoon with the express purpose of ﬁnding the years, makes and models of the motorcycles he owned. Generally afternoons are not a good time to talk to Dad, he tends to be more confused, but time constraints required I at least try. I wanted him to talk of his adventures on those motorcycles. It really didn’t take a lot of prompting from me, as soon as I said, “Let’s talk about your motorcycles,” it was like a light bulb with a soft glow was turned on in him and he settled in to give me his story. He started out by telling me that he had a Honda 250cc when we lived on the farm south of Lamar, but soon outgrew that and traded for a Honda 500cc. It wasn’t long before he was hungry for a bigger bike and he opted for a Honda Goldwing. He and my Mom did a lot of touring on that Goldwing. In 1984 Dad splurged and bought a FLH Harley Davidson Electra Glide (his dream bike he tells me) which he also bought brand new. He struggled to come up with the exact year but ﬁnally said, sis, I know, it was the year before they came out with that Evolution Engine. Years and dates are hazy and elusive for him but ask him for details about a motorcycle and he nailed it every time. Such is the insidious nature of Alzheimer’s. They took their 25th Anniversary “trip of a lifetime” as my Mom puts it, on the Electra Glide. They did a circle tour of northeast Wyoming, Colorado, and South Dakota. My Mom told me that they rode that motorcycle into Reptile Gardens, got up to the entrance and when Dad found out the entrance fee was more than he wanted to spend they rode it right back out again. One of my Dad’s favorite Sunday activities after he got the Harley, though my Mom doesn’t see it the

same way, was to meet up with two or three of his friends that also rode motorcycles and take off for parts unknown. I asked him, “Where did you go with your friends on those trips?” I could actually hear the twinkle in his eyes as he said, “Where do you think, Sis? To the bar.” Then he laughed and said,”Nno, we never knew when we took off where we would end up. Some days it was a trip that lasted an hour, some days we ended up halfway across the state.” Dad told me that a trip he really enjoyed was when they ended up in Minden, Nebraska and visited Pioneer Village. Minden is 157 miles from Imperial, and each mile was pure joy for this traveling pack of friends. It’s not the fact that Dad owned motorcycles over the course of his life, it’s not the fact he has Alzheimer’s. It is the fact that when he does not remember which daughter I am, he can remember exactly what year his motorcycle was. It is the fact that when he can’t ﬁnd the way back to his room at the assisted living where they live, he can tell me the size of the engine in that motorcycle or that it was a FLH Electra Glide. He doesn’t remember dates of weddings, who married who, or birthdays of loved ones but he can tell me exactly what he and Mom did on their twenty ﬁfth anniversary “ride of a lifetime” on their Harley Davidson. He couldn’t give me the names of his grandkids, but he did give me the year Harley Davidson started manufacturing the Evolution engine. He gave me a blow by blow accounting of his time on his bikes - amazing. Is it the power of the Al-

zheimer’s? The disease is cruel, yet subtle in that it steals a person from you right before your eyes. He has suffered disorientation, mood and behavior changes, deepening confusion about events, time and place, unfounded suspicions about family, friends, and professional caregivers. He has more serious memory loss and behavior changes, and difﬁculty speaking, swallowing, and walking. These are all things that the Alzheimer’s Association lists as symptoms of the disease. The Centers of Disease Control says that Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in USA. The Alzheimer’s Association states “Dementia” is an umbrella term describing a variety of diseases and conditions that develop when nerve cells in the brain die or no longer function normally. The death or malfunction of these nerve cells, called neurons, causes changes in one’s memory, behavior and ability to think clearly. In Alzheimer’s disease, these brain changes eventually impair an individual’s ability to carry out such basic bodily functions as walking and swallowing. Alzheimer’s disease is ultimately fatal. My Dad is proof of the power of the motorcycle and the inﬂuence a motorcycle has on one’s life. Riding is captivating, all-encompassing, and unavoidable. It’s about paying attention, keeping something for yourself instead of giving all you have to others. It’s about knowing when it’s time to get away and ride to the horizon. To ride is to unravel a mystery that you have written . What is it about these

machines that can afﬁx itself to a memory over all else? My Dad says he was blessed to be able to ride a motorcycle. I believe he sincerely means that, I know I believe that. Is it any wonder he remembers all he ever did on a motorcycle? For more information on Alzheimer’s: • The Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) • National Institute on Aging (http://www.nia.nih. gov/alzheimers/topics/ symptoms) • Mayo Clinic (http:// www.mayoclinic.com/ health/alzheimersdisease/ds00161/ dsection=symptoms)

Epilog:

April 19-22, 2014 The idea was to take a road trip on our bikes to see my Dad and Mom (at my Dad’s request). We wanted to do it as soon as possible as the Doctor had warned us Dad’s disease was progressing quickly. My Dad wanted to see our bikes, a pair of Harley Davidson Heritage Softails, it was all he could talk about. The hitch was we had only 3 1/2 days, it was a 917 mile round trip and it was April with the weather being typical April weather. They say you can never go home but you can make a heck of an entrance and a lasting impression when you come back to town on a Harley. I think my Dad was counting on that! We got to Imperial Heights where he and my Mom lives, we walked in expecting to sit, visit, and unwind a bit but we were met at the door by Dad. Well let’s go see them bikes he said. So we did. I count our trip a total success.

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