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Since creating the Thank You Movement in 2011 to collect messages of appreciation for each of the 24 million current and former members of our Armed Forces, Applebee’s Guests have written more than 4.5 million personal Thank You messages communicated through the Thank You Movement website. Veterans and active duty troops can go online anytime to see and hear the heartfelt thanks of the people they serve. Applebee’s will continue to support veterans year-round through a partnership with The Mission Continues, an organization that promotes veteran-led community service projects in neighborhoods throughout the country.
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Commissioners Support Bear Lodge Project Resolution By Holly Galloway = Campbell County Observer In October, Campbell County Commissioners agreed to support the Bear Lodge Project Resolution. George Byers, Vice President over Government and Community Relations approached the commission during the October 15th meeting, desiring the commissions support. The resolution concerns the National Forest’s delay on writing an environmental impact statement. Bear Lodge Critical Rare Earth Project is located nine miles north of Sundance, in Crook County. Core samples have been taken and Byers stated that, “the area is bigger than any mines of this type outside of China. “On November 1st of last year, the company provided the National Forest with their plan,” Byers stated. There are fifteen rare earth minerals located at the Bear Lodge Project.
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Rare earth minerals are found in light bulbs, cell phones, television screens, and are responsible for the “miniaturizing of electronics”, and the list goes on. Most of these minerals today come from China. According to Byers, the Forest Service may take two to four years to write the environmental impact statement. The company has given them a two year schedule. The company is going to other counties in the area to get support to encourage the Forest Service to speed up the time-line for its report. In addition to the mine, there will be a “chemical plant located in Upton,” Byers said. After going to the plant the minerals cores will then have to be sent to China for separation. According to Byers, “We could do this until the mid-nineties.” Restoration of this separating skill
to the United States is another goal the company has. They are working on this in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, located in the badlands outside of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Locally it is known as “the site.” So far, Campbell County and Weston County are supporting the resolution, as well as the communities of Upton, Pine Haven, Hulett, and Moorcroft. The Federal government has also given support, with House Resolution 761 which allows more development of Rare Earth Minerals. The Senate is now working on its own version of the bill. This mine will impact less than five hundred acres of land and will have a total depth of 470 feet. When completed the mine, plant, and office in Sundance will employ over 160 workers.
Museum’s Handmade Christmas Crafts Day is Decemeber 14
The Campbell County Rockpile Museum kicks off its Family Days series on December 14th with a Christmas crafts day. From 10 a.m. to noon, families will make Mason jar lid ornaments, a pinecone reindeer & sleigh, wooden spool tractors, marionettes, snow globe cards,
and more. This event requires a reservation and space is limited. It is open to children age pre-school to 12 years old and their parents or grandparents. All Rockpile Museum Family Day events require children to be accompanied by an adult. Call 682-5723 to reserve your spot today!
All community members are invited to stop by the museum from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on December 14th for refreshments and a visit with Santa Claus. For more information call (307) 682-5723 or visit rockpilemuseum. com.
Make Music for the Holidays By Karen Clarke The main lobby of Campbell County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) will be filled with live piano music during the month of December. An electric piano will be available in the main lobby during weekdays in December, and volun-
teers are needed to play a minimum of one hour during the hours of 10 am-2 pm, beginning Monday, December 2. “You don’t have to be a concert pianist,” said Volunteer Coordinator Lacey Grant. “We’re looking for people
who can help make the holidays a little brighter for our patients, visitors and employees.” Call Lacey at 688.1536, or lacey. grant@ccmh.net with questions or to sign up.
Construction Update 2nd Street
2nd Street from 4J Road to Osborne Avenue will be closed from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, November 11th for the Veterans Day Parade. The public is invited to honor and thank local veterans and to view the parade.
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4th Street from Carey Avenue to Kendrick Avenue will be closed on Monday, November 11th from 7 a.m. to noon while a crane hoists a cooling tower and old chiller from the roof of City Hall. **Please note that if you
use the mailbox drop-off in the alley between Kendrick Avenue and Carey Avenue, you will not be able to exit from the alley onto 4th Street. Also, please note that it is Veterans Day and the Post Office will be closed. This closure is expected to be finished prior to the start of the Veterans Day parade closure on 2nd Street which begins at 1 p.m.
Echeta Road (lane closure)
The eastbound lane on Echeta Road from Palm Avenue to Foothills Boulevard will be closed from Thurs-
day, November 7th through Friday, November 29th. One lane will be open during working hours with flaggers providing traffic control. Both lanes of traffic will be open after working hours. This closure is for crews to install at 16” water main from Westover Road to Pump Station #2 which is located just east of Foothills Boulevard. This work is for the Westover Road Zone 2 Water Transmission Replacement Project and is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.
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Obituaries
SHERYL CASTELLI Celebration of Life for Sheryl “Sherry” Castelli, age 56 was at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the Family Life Church with Pastor Martin Crump officiating. Upon Sherry’s wishes a private cremation service has taken place and burial of the cremated remains will take place at a later date. Sheryl “Sherry” Castelli, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013 in Gillette, Wyoming. Sheryl “Sherry” Sue Castelli was born July 3, 1957 in Nebraska City, Nebraska the daughter of Robert Stanley and Mina Ruth Archer. Sherry moved to Gillette in the early 60’s where she attended school and later graduated from Campbell County High School in 1975. After graduation she began working at Boot and Saddle and later owned and operated Fashion Belle with Ruth Blake. Sherry enjoyed being active in rodeo when she was younger. On June 10, 1982 Sherry was in a serious car accident that left her in a wheel chair but this never slowed her down. She spent years participating in Relay for Life after her sister died. Sherry began her professional volunteering with G.A.R.F. then to the cancer center. She enjoyed her time helping with the cancer information center. In 1998 she was instrumental in the beginning of Health Services which is now Gillette Reproductive Health. From 1999 to the present she was an active board member for Gillette Reproductive Health and was also active with Rita’s Rebels. She loved ceramics, enjoyed toll painting and always made May Day baskets. Sherry always wanted to pay it forward; she was always helping people that were confined to a wheelchair by educating them and helping them understand. Sherry was
a positive person who always wanted to encourage people to make good decisions. She never had to be in the lime light and everyone always said she had a heart of gold. She impacted many lives, especially those of her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. By example, she loved to empower people. Sherry is survived by her husband David Castelli; her mother Mina Ruth Ransom and stepfather Robert Ransom of Dubois, WY; her daughter Jennifer Castelli of Casper, WY; her stepbrother Gary Ransom of Dubois, WY; her sister Cindy (Billy) Lee of Shoshoni, WY; her in-laws Paul and Gloria Skinner of Gillette, WY; her brother in laws; Louis ( Jody) Castelli of Newcastle WY, Garry (Marcy) Castelli of St. Louis, MO; her step brother in law Steve (Cheri) Menke of Gillette, WY; her grandchildren Keith Corsaut and Winter Castelli of Eugene OR; one great grandson Cade Corsaut of Eugene, OR; her special nephew Josh Pirman of Gillette WY; and her great niece Dayja Pirman of Gillette, WY . She is preceded in death by her father Robert Stanley; sister Paula Pirman; nephew Ben Pirman and brother in law Kenny Pirman. A memorial has been established in Sherry’s name. Memorials and Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com
Rentals in Gillette, Wyoming. Danny was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time in the mountains every year hunting and fishing with his brother Jim, and son Adam. He loved spending time golfing and camping with his wife Debbie. His Grandchildren brought him lots of love and laughter. Danny was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. He will always be remembered for having a smile on his face and for his big booming laugh. Dan is survived by his wife Debra; son and daughter-in-law Adam and Holly Barrett and their children Jacob and Kaityln; step-daughter Mellow and her husband Thoger, and their son Baltazar; daughter Priscilla; son Brendon; brothers Jim and John, and by his four nieces. Danny is preceded in death by his parents and by his brother Frank. Because of Daniels enjoyment of volunteering and donating to charities, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Campbell County Soup Kitchen. Memorials and condolences may be sent in Dan’s name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or condolences via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.
DANIEL BARRETT A memorial service for Daniel C. Barrett was held at 11:00am Tuesday November 5, 2013 at Gillette Memorial Chapel, Gillette, WY with Pastor Marty Crump of Family Life Church officiating. Daniel Chester Barrett, age 61, of Gillette, Wyoming was taken to heaven Thursday, October 31, 2013. Daniel was born to Roy and Catherine Barrett on August 9, 1952 in Casper, Wyoming. After graduating from Natrona County High School, Danny joined the Casper Police Department. At the time of his death he was employed by Wyoming
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UW and that has worked out well as we move towards implementing recommendations and doing it soon.” The Wyoming Governor’s Energy, Engineering, STEM Integration Task Force plan for implementing its proposals includes a funding request. That request is for $17.8 million dollars over the next two-years, composed of $8.6 million in state funding and $9.2 million from the University of Wyoming. According to the Task Force the funding is, “aimed at jump-starting this historical initiative.”
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Governor Thanks Engineering Task Force Governor Matt Mead’s Energy, Engineering, STEM Integration Task Force presented its recommendation to the Governor on measures to move the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Sciences to a Tier 1 institution. “This Task Force is made up of leaders in their respective fields and they continue to give generously of their time and knowledge. I thank them for that commitment to Wyoming,” Governor Mead said. “This summer the Task Force was expanded to include more representation from
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Campbell Co. Fire Dept. October 30 , 2013
- At 3:08 a.m. to Westhills Loop for an EMS assist. - At 4:22 a.m. to Almon Dr. for an EMS assist. - At 5:17 a.m. to 719 N. Highway 14 16 (kum n go) for a 5 gallon gasoline spill, floor dry was applied. - At 10:57 AM to the intersection of Skyline and HWY 14-16 for a three vehicle accident. When struck, one vehicle traveled across HWY 14-16 into the parking lot of the Conoco Kwik Shop where it struck another vehicle that was parked at the gas pumps. After hitting the parked vehicle the initial vehicle struck a gas pump. A small fire was reported at the base of the pump but was quickly extinguished by Kwik Shop employees. Fire crews secured the scene at remained on scene until the vehicle was removed from the gas pump island. - At 3:01 PM to the 900 block of West Eighth Street for a medical assist.
October 31 , 2013
- At 9:41 a.m. to the 3200 block of Watsabaugh Drive for a citizen assist.
- At 12:58 p.m. to 4501 Tanner Dr. for a smoke odor in the building. CCFD crews investigated the area and did not find any source of smoke. - At 5:28 p.m. to Northern Dr. and Hannum Rd. for a two vehicle accident with injuries, patients were transported to CCMH . - At 9:36 p.m. to N. Fir Ave. for an EMS assist.
November 1, 2013
- The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents: - At 9:21a.m.to EMS assist 2500 Block South Douglas Hwy. - At 12:11 pm for a citizen assist to replace batteries in two smoke detectors. - At 1:47 pm to a vehicle accident S Douglas Hwy with no injuries. - At 2:11 pm to a citizen assist S Douglas Hwy stranded vehicle. - At 5:43 pm to Rose Creek Dr. for a carbon monoxide alarm activation. Fire personnel responded to find a faulty carbon monoxide detector and no carbon monoxide in the residence.
- At 10:51 p.m. to the intersection of HWY 50 and Clarkelen Road for a trash barrel on fire. Upon arrival CCFD found the fire unattended and extinguished it. - At 11:18 p.m. to 2112 Westover Road for a fire alarm activation. Upon arrival to the scene store employees advised that a fire suppression system activated despite no fire occurring. The scene was turned over to an extinguisher company for repairs.
November 3, 2013
- The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following incidents: - At 2:30 a.m. to W. Warlow Drive for an EMS assist. - At 7:24 a.m. to Force Road for an EMS assist. - At 9:57 a.m. to Brorby Blvd for an EMS assist. - At 11:58 a.m. to the intersection of Enzi Drive and Sinclair Street for a 2 vehicle crash. CCFD assisted with care of the injured, contained fluids leaking from the involved vehicles, and disconnected the electrical systems in them.
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Family Science Nights at Adventurarium amily Science Night is an exploration and learning time at the CCSD Science Center/Adventurarium that is devoted to families learning about science. Come down to the CCSD Science Center to learn about crazy birds, creepy insects, beautiful fish, loveable fuzzy critters, and much more! Periodically we will limit classes to families with children aged 6 and younger. Registration is required, but classes are free! Classes start a 6:30 pm and end by 8:00 pm.
For more information and to register for a class, please all Britney Johnson at (307) 686-3821 ext. 120. November 21st December 12th January 16th February 6th—Preschool Night February 20th March 13th March 27—Preschool Night April 24th.
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Submitted by Dottie Rankin Program Coordinator - Wyoming Family Literacy Gillette Wyoming Family Literacy’s motto is “We change outcomes; we can change your outcome. Never have those words proved truer than in the life of Jessica Bounds. Looking at Jessica’s life now you would never know it but she has lived a life marked by hardship and despair. After her parents divorced she moved around a lot with her Mom and was always the new kid in school. It seems she had no clear answer when people asked “Where are you from.” She was tired of bouncing around and being in situations beyond her control. When she was fifteen and in 8th grade she decided to take matters in her own hands and search for a different life. She made the fateful decision to move out of her parental home, move in with her boyfriend and drop out of school. She said she wanted to “move out, drop out, and party.” She wanted a better life, but what she got was a new baby, poverty and without a high school diploma, no way to step out of that situation. Research has shown that when a child drops out of school they are more likely to be unemployed, live in poverty, become dependent on welfare benefits, have more health and emotional problems, have lower self esteem, and engage in criminal activities. The consequences do not stop with the individual however, society faces costs like greater spending on public assistance programs, higher crime rates and lower tax revenues when kids drop out of school before completing their education. In the following years, Jessica left her boyfriend, met and married her husband Travis and welcomed two more children into their family. As her life progressed Jessica started wanting more, she wanted a meaningful career, she wanted a job she could count on for a secure future, she wanted the American Dream. There was one problem however, without a high school diploma those things were not available to her. Though her situation had changed the fact still remained that she had no high school diploma with which to become a fully functioning member of society. Jessica was a beautiful young woman with hopes and dreams that she could not fulfill because of one decision made years earlier, the decision to drop out of school. She felt she had just as much to offer society as any other person but because of her lack of fundamental education and a high school diploma she had severely limited opportunities as compared with those who had completed high school. However by now several years had passed, she had small children at home and she had no idea how to go about getting her education completed. Though her living circumstances had changed for the better the problem of getting her education loomed larger than ever. She could not go back to high school, it was to late for that.
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She could not afford childcare while she attended college to prepare for her GED. When she dropped out of school she was to young to realize the problems that would cause later in her life. She wanted to complete her education more than anything but it seemed to her that she had no way to do that. That is when the Wyoming Family Literacy Program came into her life. The program offered all that she needed to complete her education, and it was free for her. In 2003 Jessica came through the doors of Gillette Wyoming Family Literacy and was quickly immersed in the wrap- around effect of the program. Eight months later Jessica emerged as a full-fledged graduate of the Gillette Wyoming Family Literacy program with her GED. There is more to this story, WY Family Literacy is a wrap-around program that takes the person in who needs to finish their education and takes care of the family as a whole. This enables the adult student to finish their education without worrying about a lot of the things that parents have to deal with daily. WY Family Literacy gave Jessica the chance to go to college to study for and obtain her GED, the program gave her parenting and social skills. At the same time the program helped her through her educational process and gave her children childcare, plus pre-kindergarten readiness in the two preschools available in the center. The WY Family Literacy program helped Jessica to become a better Mom because of the parenting and social skills classes she participated in during her 8 months with the program. She gained a better relationship with her children as she participated with her children in the Parent and Child Together Time. Jessica entered the program as a beautiful, wonderful young woman with limited opportunities for the future, she emerged as a beautiful, wonderful young woman fully prepared to gain meaningful employment and be a better Mom with a better relationship with her kids. Jessica’s story doesn’t end here though. In 2011 Jessica became an employee of Wyoming Family Literacy. She started in the KinderKids Preschool part of the program on a part time basis. When the Director of the KinderTots Preschool/Childcare portion of the program resigned suddenly, Jessica immediately offered to help in any way she could. She jumped into the Interim Director spot in the KinderTots program with all the enthusiasm and joy we know and love Jessica for. Recently Jessica became the official Director of the KinderTots/KinderSprouts portion of the program. That is a powerful story of the success of the WY Family Literacy Program. That is a success story we can and should be proud of. Wyoming Family Literacy has the power to change the outcomes of countless Wyoming families.
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Sundance Game Warden Chris Teter Named Peace Officer of the Year
he Wyoming Peace Officer Association (WPOA) has named Sundance Game Warden Chris Teter as the 2013 Peace Officer of the Year. The Peace Officer of the Year award is given to a peace officer who provides outstanding services to his department, community and himself and has a major impact on law enforcement in Wyoming. Teter was nominated by the Wyoming Game Wardens Association for his unmatched effectiveness, dedication, work ethic, leadership, perseverance, attitude and professionalism as a Wyoming Game Warden. Teter received the award during the 87th Annual Wyoming Peace Officers Conference in Casper in September. Teter began his career as a game warden with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in May 1989. He was promoted to the East Sundance Game Warden District in 1990. Game Warden duties vary widely. A game warden must possess self-motivation, a strong work ethic, efficiency, effectiveness, tenacity, patience and fairness. According to the nomination letter, “Chris exemplifies all of these qualities. (He) is very humble, never
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Thursday, November 14, 2013 -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -Alcoholics Anonymous at the Vineyard 585 Westside Drive 7:30 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 6:30 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. 8 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous at 7th and Kendrick 8 p.m. -Serenity Seekers of Narcotics Anonymous at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 7 p.m. -TOPS 104 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 1000 Commache Ave. 9:30 a.m. -TOPS 285 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 9:45 a.m. -Grief Share Support Group at 631 N. Commercial Drive 10 a.m. For details call Don Wright 682-9553 -Gillette Energy Rotary Club at Tower’s West Lodge 12 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. 8 p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous at 7th and Kendrick 8 p.m. -Peer Players: A Group for Teens 910 E. Third St. ,Suite I Call 686-8071 for Details -Gillette Kiawanis at 1st Interstate Bank Back Entrance 6 p.m. -Epilepsy Support Group at C.C.P.L. 7 p.m. -Toddler Time at C.C. Library 9:30 a.m. -Kids Storytime at C.C. Library 10:30 -Families and Jammies at C.C. Library 6:30 p.m. -Teen Anime Club at C.C. Library 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Cam-plex Heritage Center 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.,/ 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2013 -AA Midday Serenity Group 2910 S. Douglas 12pm -AA Out to Lunch Bunch Group 2910 S. Douglas Hwy 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 2910 S. Douglas Hwy 5:30pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -AA Hopefuls Group 2910 S. Douglas Hwy 8pm -AA Last Call Group 10pm -Serenity Seekers of Narcotics Anonymous at 2000 W. Lakeway Rd. 7 p.m. -Wright Alcoholics Anonymous at Park Community Center 6:30 p.m. -AA Last Call Group 10pm -Little Tikes at the AVA Community Center 10 a.m. -Turkey Platter Night at the AVA Community Center 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. -Double Vision at Jake’s Tavern
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UW Professors Develop High Performance Cluster our University of Wyoming professors have developed an Electrical and Computer Engineering High Performance Cluster (ECE-HPC) -- on which they have created computing applications ranging from directing rescue robots through burning buildings to allowing physical therapists to monitor their patients’ recovery in real time and from remote locations. The ECE-HPC essentially is a platform of powerful computing resources for UW engineering professors and their students to plan, design and develop projects that can have a lasting real-world impact. “Part of what we’re doing is enabling this cluster process for electrical engineering,” says Jerry Hamann, a professor in UW’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. “The computer cluster allows us to do things we weren’t able to do a few years ago. We can use it for problems that take a lot of computational time to solve.” “We can take that computer cluster and customize it to do all kinds of jobs that you just can’t do on Mount Moran,” says John McInroy, professor and department head of electrical and computer engineering, in reference to UW’s Advanced Research Computing Center, which is nicknamed Mount Moran. “We can specialize the cluster so it can program tasks a robot can do.” The ECE cluster, located in a small corner room on the fifth floor of the Engineering Building, contains 12 GPU nodes with 30 Teraflops of computing capacity. A node is conceptually similar to a desktop computer, while a Teraflop is a measure of a computer’s speed and is equivalent to a trillion floating point operations per second. Because the cluster uses graphics processing units (GPU), it can handle operations much faster than one using central processing units or CPUs, says Suresh Muknahallipatna, a UW professor of electrical and computer engineering. For example, a model that demonstrates radio waves striking a car antenna would take 3.5 hours to run using CPUs. With GPUs, the process takes a scant 8 seconds, Muknahallipatna says. A model of DuPont Circle, a historic business district in Washington, D.C., that breaks down areas of strong and weak radio reception and cell phone service, would need 40 hours to run using CPUs. By comparison, it takes only 6 hours to run using GPUs. “We can do these operations in a matter of minutes, rather than hours and days,” Muknahallipatna says. And that’s necessary, considering the number of applications in the works for the cluster. Robots to the rescue One application involves using small, mobile robots to go into dangerous areas, such as a building fire or a military zone, to assess an area before first responders enter. “We’re planning how you would use robots to patrol and look for fires, what the robot can see and what obstacles are in the way,” McInroy says. “It’s a planning problem. You end up turning it into a problem for optimization.” “We want to provide a robot with the ability to have situational awareness,” Hamann adds. “We want it to be intelligent enough to make decisions regarding where it’s safe and not safe to travel.”
search, McInroy says. After Thomas died cations after the disaster, he says. in 2007, Barrasso was appointed to the In another cluster application demonseat by then-Gov. David Freudenthal and strated on a computer, electromagnetic spectrums or radioactivity around cell continued Thomas’s funding quest. phones was measured. Such measureImproving signals Another cluster operation focuses on ments can help in designing cell phone predicting radio propagation around and antennas, as well as determine where an over buildings, Kubichek says. Radio antenna should be placed on vehicles and propagation is the behavior of radio waves airplanes to ensure safe and reliable opwhen they are transmitted from one point eration of communication devices, Muknahallipatna says. to another. “We’re studying how to minimize radia“We have a 3-D model of multiple buildings, with a heat map that shows where tion,” he says. Hamann adds the data computation the radio strength is strongest,” Kubichek says. “It can trace radio signals bouncing group conducts in the cluster would be appropriate for use in the 3-D CAVE (Cave off of buildings.” This application can help building us- Automatic Virtual Environment). The ers or facility managers better understand CAVE is the centerpiece of the Shell 3-D the best radio reception areas, as well Visualization Lab in UW’s Energy Innovaas dead spots, in a particular structure tion Center. One of the 12 cluster nodes or group of buildings. Kubichek and Har- runs the 3-D CAVE. “I think the end product is not the clusish Muralidhara, a UW doctoral student in electrical and computer engineering, ter,” Hamann says. “It’s the scientists that recently demonstrated a 3-D model of Du- know how to use the high-capability clusPont Circle, which has a large traffic circle ters.” “We think it will give us a leg up for ataround a park at its center. The model pinpointed where transmission signals were tracting other faculty,” says Muknahallipatboth strong and weak in the D.C. neigh- na, who uses the cluster in his “Multi-Core Programming Using GPUs” course to borhood. “Tall buildings create an ‘urban canyon’ teach students how to use parallel comeffect,” Kubichek says of the blocks of puting. While the ECE cluster is currently being structures that can interfere with radio reception and cell phone service. “When you used only by the electrical and computer drive through a city and use your GPS, you engineering department, McInroy forecan sometimes get intermittent service be- sees professors and students from other cause of the buildings. This (model) lets departments -- such as chemical and mechanical engineering -- eventually using us do an entire test in one fell swoop.” “This is becoming important with the the cluster. growing use of drones/ UAVs (unmanned aerial “The world needs anger. vehicle) over U.S. soil for various applications, such The world often continues to allow as search and rescue, forevil because it isn’t angry enough” est fire detection and commercial aerial surveillance, - Bede Jarrett to mention a few,” Muknahallipatna adds. Sponsored by: For example, during the recent Colorado floods, ground-based cell phone towers failed and mobile 801 Carlisle • 682-9451 versions were brought in to re-establish communi-
Nicholas Gurbhoo, a UW master’s student in electrical and computer engineering, demonstrated a computer program that provides various commands for small, four-wheeled robots. During a hallway demonstration, the robots were able to make the same movements in unison or could be individually programmed for different movements. “In the past, robots had computers actually on them, which was pretty cumbersome,” Muknahallipatna says. “Now, the robots are lighter and more agile, like puppets. The next thing would be to put video cameras on them.” For example, robots could be sent into a building to determine good locations for transmitter links, says Robert Kubichek, a UW associate professor of electrical and computer engineering. This would allow soldiers, law enforcement personnel or firefighters to establish a communications network before entering a hazardous area. Aiding physical recovery Another cluster application allows a physical therapist to remotely view, from a computer camera, a virtual model of a patient moving his or her arm during recovery exercises at home. Using the application, the physical therapist can observe the patient’s range of motion, as well as velocity of movement, to determine whether the exercises are executed properly and to monitor progress. The therapist can observe the arm in a horizontal position; flexed or curled inward; and extended. “For a physical therapist, it’s an immediate response. They can provide feedback to a patient immediately,” Hamann says. Additionally, some patients eventually may receive a little assistance from an industrial research robot named Baxter. Through a computer program created on the ECE cluster, the man-size, black-andred colored robot can help a recovering patient with his or her exercises by actually holding and moving a patient’s arm. “We can take Baxter and use it for physical therapy,” McInroy says. “It’s really scifi, futuristic. The dream of robotics has always been to have a machine, like a human, that can do all kinds of things.” Because there are a limited number of physicians in Wyoming, a primarily rural state, McInroy envisions the day when Baxter can go into homes and assist patients with their individual physical therapy. The robot includes cameras built into its face and hands. The hand cameras can be used to record the the patient’s arm movements. The patient can watch his or her exercise movement on the robot’s face camera, Muknahallipatna says. “Maybe one day, Baxter will be able to move the elbow, shoulder and knee (of a therapy patient),” McInroy says. “That’s the dream. We’re just starting.” UW purchased the robot from ReThink Robotics, a company in Boston, Mass. Carnegie Mellon University, MIT and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute also recently acquired their own Baxter robots, which came on the market in May, McInroy says. UW purchased the $27,000 robot using federal funds previously secured by U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and the late former U.S. Sen. Craig Thomas. During March 2003, when the U.S. first sent troops into Iraq, Thomas saw the potential to use robots for dangerous jobs, including those in the military, and sought funding for UW re-
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Suresh Muknahallipatna, a UW professor of electrical and computer engineering, stands next to the computer racks that make up the Electrical and Computer Engineering High Performance Cluster (ECE-HPC).
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November 8 -15, 2013
UW Haub School to Boost Efforts to Sustain Landscapes in Wyoming and the West he University of Wyoming Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources is poised to tackle some of the West’s toughest natural resource challenges. A $500,000 gift from the Walton Family Foundation will support efforts over the next two to four years to sustain landscapes in Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain West. This will include research, analysis and educational programs to inform sustainable management of open spaces, wildlife habitat, agriculture, water, human communities, energy resources and more. “The mission of the University of Wyoming, a land-grant institution, is to serve its state and its nation,” says UW President Bob Sternberg. “That’s why the University of Wyoming is so grateful for the Walton Family Foundation gift, which is so appropriate and so timely. It will help the UW Haub School serve the public in sustainability and natural resource stewardship; to help provide the next generations of ethical environmental and natural resource leaders; and to partner with organizations and individuals to better serve the interests of the great state of Wyoming.” Haub School projects funded by the gift will fall under the following initia-
tives: -- The Wyoming Open Spaces Initiative, a long-term publication series that provides information on effective maintenance of open spaces and offers tools for habitat and community sustainability; -- The Energy Mitigation Research and Outreach Initiative, which studies and synthesizes information on practices to ameliorate the consequences of landscape-scale energy development to wildlife; -- The Western Water Initiative, an effort that will integrate the science of water availability, current and potential water policy, and societal responses and adaptation to drought to ensure that water resources are available into the future; -- Western Confluence magazine, a new publication that will explore collaborative interdisciplinary approaches to solving difficult environmental and natural resource challenges in the western U.S.; -- Undergraduate and graduate student field experiences across the state of Wyoming, as well as international hands-on experiences for students to learn approaches to solving natural resource challenges. “This gift will make a tremendous
difference to our ability to understand and resolve complex environment and natural resources issues,” says Indy Burke, director of the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources. “These funds will bolster some of our most important projects, and allow us to expand our work to reach more people who are building solutions to natural resource challenges on the ground.” The Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources advances the understanding and resolution of complex environmental and natural resource challenges. It offers interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate degrees in environment and natural resources at UW. Additionally, the Haub School is home to the Ruckelshaus Institute, which supports stakeholderdriven solutions to environmental challenges by communicating relevant research and promoting collaborative decision making. It also is home to the Biodiversity Institute, which promotes research, education and appreciation about living organisms. For more information about the Haub School, visit www.uwyo.edu/haub or contact Emilene Ostlind, communications coordinator, at (307) 766-2604 or emilene@uwyo.edu.
WGFD Nabs Mule Deer Poachers
Two northeast Wyoming residents, who were working in the Pinedale area, have been convicted of several charges relating to the illegal shooting and abandonment of two trophy-class mule deer south of Pinedale last fall. Matthew Mulcare, of Moorcroft, was convicted on two counts of Wyoming’s Winter Range Statute for taking two antlered mule deer out of season, one count of waste, one count of wanton destruction, one count of shooting from a public road and one count of illegal caliber for big game. As a result, he was fined $5,840 in fines and $6,000 in restitution for the two deer illegally shot. The .223 caliber rifle used in the crime was forfeited to the State of Wyoming and his hunting privileges were suspended for 6 years. In addition, Mulcare was ordered to serve 35 days in jail. Joel Newberry, of Gillette, was convicted on one count of accessory to waste, one count of accessory to wanton destruction, and two counts of accessory to taking antlered deer out of season. As a result, he was fined $5,160, ordered to serve 19 days in jail and his hunting privileges were suspended for 4 years. The two deer were illegally shot near Buckskin Crossing, off the Lander CutOff road southeast of Pinedale, on November 12, 2012. Wyoming Game and Fish Warden, Duane Kerr, was on patrol as part of the annual mule deer winter range task force and discovered the head-less, and partially processed, carcass of a mule deer within hours of the deer being killed. Subsequent investigation revealed a second deer had been shot and left in the same area. The case was made after items of trash from both crime scenes, including a can of Copenhagen chewing tobac-
co and a can of Monster energy drink, were found to have been purchased from the Boulder Store on the morning the deer were poached. Analysis of receipt transactions confirmed that both of these items were purchased from two young men in a tan Dodge truck, which matched a description of a truck in the area, according to witnesses. The men were identified from video surveillance and transaction history information. A search of the two individual’s homes in Gillette and Moorcroft revealed a severed deer head and two quarters of deer discarded into a ravine at Mulcare’s residence. The two men were subsequently apprehended at a gas field “man camp” near Big Piney, at which time a search of the suspect’s truck revealed a set of deer antlers and the .223 rifle used in the crime. The Wyoming Game & Fish Wildlife Forensic Laboratory in Laramie matched blood, hair and tissue DNA samples from the field to the suspect’s truck, the suspect’s house and the recovered deer antlers. Additionally, the Division of Criminal Investigation’s Crime Lab matched ballistic samples from the field and the abandoned deer carcass to the suspect’s gun. Wyoming Game and Fish Department South Pinedale Game Warden, Jordan Kraft, touts the successful conviction of these two deer poachers as a shining example of hard work and cooperation amongst the many who were involved. “This case is a credit to witnesses providing key information, fantastic cooperation of the store owners, a coordinated team of 10 different game wardens and investigators from both corners of the state and both investigative labs,” said Kraft. “I would also commend Circuit Court Judge, Curt Haws, and Deputy Sublette County Attorney, Clay Kainer, who continue
to aggressively protect the treasured mule deer, and other wildlife, of Sublette County. Although trophy mule deer can be difficult to find in the vast backcountry during hunting seasons, they are more visible, and thus more vulnerable, as they transition to winter ranges. Each year, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department operates a winter range task force, which brings wildlife enforcement officers in from around the state to help patrol mule deer winter ranges. Kraft credits the task force for the successful conviction of these two deer poachers. “Clearly, the additional law enforcement presence made the difference in discovering these two illegally shot deer in a timely manner.” But even with the increased enforcement presence, Kraft is asking for help from the public. “We do not have the personnel to be everywhere, all the time, so we rely on reports from the public,” said Kraft. “There are quite a few people out there watching the deer and their reports of suspicious activity can be extremely helpful. Whether you’re a hunter, or just a wildlife enthusiast, the illegal shooting of these animals should not be tolerated by anyone.” Anyone with information on a possible poaching incident should call the STOP POACHING hotline at 1-877-WGFD-TIP (1-877-943-3847), any Game and Fish regional office or any Game Warden. Information can also be reported online by clicking on the Stop Poaching icon found on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s homepage at:http://wgfd.wyo. gov/web2011/home.aspx. Any information leading to an arrest and conviction may result in a reward of up to $5,000.00.
Wyoming Residents Should Know About Diabetes and Prevention November is National Diabetes Month
Wyoming’s state health officer is encouraging state residents who have diabetes or who at risk of the disease to recognize how important lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and active living can be for good health. According to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), diabetes affects nearly 26 million Americans with an estimated 79 million additional people at risk for developing the disease. In 2012, 9.1 percent of Wyoming adults reported having been told they have diabetes, which translates to roughly 40,000 people. “For people living with diabetes or who are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, small, but important steps can have a huge impact on both shortand long-term health, said Dr. Wendy Braund, state health officer and Public Health Division senior administrator with WDH. “Losing just 5-7 percent of your weight can significantly lower your risk of developing diabetes and can help those with the disease avoid serious complications. For a person who weighs 200 pounds, that’s just 10-14
pounds.” Braund said uncontrolled diabetes can result in medical difficulties such as blindness (retinopathy), kidney disease and nerve damage (neuropathy). Diabetes is also an important risk factor for heart disease and stroke, as well as a leading cause of amputations due to the damage the disease sometimes causes in the feet and legs. “A family history of diabetes does lead to a greater risk for developing Type 2 diabetes,” Braund said. “A primary risk factor for diabetes is being overweight or obese. Other risk factors include age, race, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.” Braund said simple steps can help prevent diabetes and its complications: • Be aware of personal risk factors • Be physically active – aim for at least 30 minutes per day • Eat more fruits and vegetables • Eat more complex carbohydrates such as whole grain bread and pasta; and less refined grains like white/enriched
bread and pasta • Work with your doctor on preventive measures • Manage blood pressure and cholesterol • Quit or don’t start using tobacco (quitwyo.org or 1-800-QUIT-NOW) Symptoms of diabetes are often subtle but include: • Urinating often • Feeling very thirsty • Feeling hungry, even though you are eating • Extreme fatigue (tiredness) • Blurry vision • Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal • Weight loss, even though you are eating more (type 1) • Tingling, pain, or numbness in hands/feet (type 2) Braund said residents who experience any of these symptoms should talk with a medical professional to learn more. Visit www.health.wyo.gov/ phsd/dhds to learn more about the Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention and Control Program, find available resources, or locate local diabetes management programs.
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Featured Crime Theft (October 25)
Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a Theft that occurred to the community mailboxes in the Foothills Mobile Home Park on 10-25-13. Unknown suspect(s) had pried open the outgoing mailboxes and removed at least 8 parcel box keys and opened the parcel boxes. At this time it is believed one package was taken. If you have information that can solve this or any other crime please call Crime Stoppers at 686-0400. You can remain anonymous and may earn up to $1,000 in reward.
Elk Poaching Case Solved A recent case of an elk that was shot and abandoned on state land near Buford has been solved. A Cheyenne man confessed to abandoning all four quarters of a bull elk when he become disoriented and got lost after shooting the animal in early October. After field dressing and quartering the elk he attempted to pack out the head, intending to return for the meat, but he got lost trying to find his way back to his vehicle. He later dropped the elk’s head in the forest as he struggled to find his way to safety. He eventually arrived home safely but neglected to return and retrieve the meat. Abandoning game meat is a crime. North Laramie Game Warden Kelly Todd said he appreciates that the hunter turned himself in. “This individual probably would not have come forward if he had not read a news article about the case. He was cited for abandoning game meat, but he did the right thing by confessing,” Warden Todd said.
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Heros Deed LYRICS BY AARON LETRICK, A PROFESSIONAL SINGER/SONGWRITER FROM NYC, AND THE SON OF A USMC VIETNAM VETERAN. HE WROTE THIS SONG FOR OUR BRAVE SOLDIERS AND WISHES TO GET IT OUT AND TO THEM. HIS ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO DONATE THE PROCEEDS TO THE FAMILIES OF FALLEN SOLDIERS. HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/AARONLETRICK Mental distance, from a place that he calls home He fights to free them, and loves them as his own He hears the dark words, stories twisted, and the lies He sees the truth get buried as the power hunt still thrives (CHORUS) A Heroes Deed…Selfless acts of valor He’ll give his life to save a world that treats him like a failure A Heroes need, Is not lost in battle He knows he strives for truth and nothing else will matter He has a vision, an unending sense of pride His motivation, born of something deep inside He sees the news from home; they’re carrying their signs He wonders if they know they have that right Because of what the signs decry (CHORUS) I never could afford to feel contempt for those with passion Or climb on board the latest fashion I never will be found outside burning flags or chanting But when I know who’s wrong and right Ill stand beside The hero that keeps us free And only time will tell, what consequence awaits Maybe we should recognize, the role the Hero plays Rather than to criticize, lets find a better way I never could attempt to feel a foreign type of passion I’ll fight the latest Fascist I never could be found outside burning flags or maybe chanting But when I know who’s wrong or right Ill stand beside The hero that keeps us free, Oh Lord I’m free! The Heroes Deed will light the way Don’t bring him down The Heroes Deed, The Heroes Deed
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Girl Scout Fall Carnival Submitted by Laura Sundstrom
he Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming hosted a fall carnival on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School. The event included games and candy and another chance to wear their Halloween costume. The Girl Scouts asked participants to bring a canned food item to donate to the Council of Community Services. We collected about 270 canned food items.
You’re invited to Celebrate “VETERANS DAY PARADE” Monday, November 11th 2013 Parade starts @ 1:00 PM (Lineup starts @12:00 PM)
Entry forms are available at: The American Legion (200 Rockpile) http://www.wydept.vcn.com/ Entry Deadline November 6th 2013
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In My Garden... By Kathy Hall Campbell County Master Gardener khgardenhelp@gmail.com With the weather giving us little breaks, work can still be done in the yard and garden. Adding compost and organic matter to your garden this time of year is a great idea. With the wealth of leaves floating around the neighborhood there is plenty of free material to enrich your soil. Fall leaves are one of nature’s greatest gifts to the gardener. Gather your leaves, help your neighbor dispose of their piles of unwanted leaves (of course into your garden) and enjoy one of the truly magical transformations of leaves into rich healthy soil. The finer the leaf mulch is when adding it to the soil, the quicker it will break down and feed your hungry plants. So if possible, run a lawn mower through your piles of leaves to shred them into fine feedings for your plants. If you have a chipper/ shredder this will also do a wonderful job breaking down the piles of leaves and preparing them for their next job. But if neither of these options are available, go ahead and mix them into your soil as is - it will just take a bit longer for them to completely degrade. The more organic material you add to your soil, the better drainage, less compaction, and more natural nutrients you will be providing your plants. Now, for those of you like me that live in a leaf-free zone, other organic materials must be found. I do have a cold compost pile in the corner of my garden, but due to the nature of the plant debris added and the lack of personal intervention, it is still a few years out from being usable compost. My kitchen composter (I purchased a compost tumbler 4 years ago) has proven to be a very valuable asset for disposing of kitchen compostable waste, but it is almost too efficient. I have been adding material to it since its purchase, and it breaks it down so quickly and thoroughly that I have never had it full enough to bother emptying it. (I might have to quit adding through the winter and then empty it in the spring and
Longtime University of Wyoming Professor Carlos Mellizo-Cuadrado and his wife, Esther, visit the Monastery El Escorial in Madrid, Spain, in July. Mellizo, who taught Spanish and philosophy at UW from 1968 to 2010, has received one of the highest civilian awards bestowed by the Spanish government.
UW Emeritus Professor Receives High Honor from Spain University of Wyoming emeritus professor of Spanish and philosophy has received one of the Spanish government’s highest awards bestowed upon civilians. Carlos Mellizo-Cuadrado, who served on the UW faculty from 1968 until his retirement in 2010, has been granted the “Medalla de la Orden de Isabel la Católica en el grado de Cruz de Oficial,” or the Medal of the Order of Elizabeth the Catholic, an award inaugurated in 1815 by King Ferdinand VII. The announcement was made by the consulate general of Spain in San Francisco, Calif. Spanish Ambassador D. Ramón Gil Casares will present the award Nov. 12 in
San Francisco. “During his career of more than 40 years, Dr. Mellizo was a dedicated professor, teaching generations of UW students while maintaining an extraordinarily high international profile in research,” says Professor Kevin Larsen, head of UW’s Department of Modern and Classical Languages. “He richly deserves this award, which he’ll receive in the company of other distinguished Hispanists representing renowned institutions, including Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley.” The Department of Modern and Classical Languages plans to host a reception for Mellizo and his wife, Esther, later this year or early 2014.
BHS Presents “Transform Your Marriage” Group
Boys and Girls Club Visit With City
Campbell County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) Behavioral Health Services (BHS) has developed a new therapy group, “Transform Your Marriage: Strategies for Strengthening Your Relationship Group Therapy”. Designed for Campbell County residents who may be having some trouble with their marriage, the group is facilitated by Nancy Davenport, M.Ed.,
By Holly Galloway - Campbell County Observer The Gillette City Council held an open public hearing to hear input on a grant application for the Boys and Girls Club. Lakeview Elementary School, which is currently occupied by students, is in the process of becoming a Girls and Boys Club for the community. The City of Gillette is the applicant of acquiring the school when it is vacated next year. This would have to be approved by the business council. “The request is for one million dollars,” City administrator Carter Napier said. This money would be for improvements to the building. When the public was asked for input on this plan, Karla Brandenburg, a board member of the Boys and Girls Club spoke. The New Gillette Youth Learning Center will be the name of the school. “The roof and the heating and cooling systems will be updated [with the grant money],” Bran-
denburg said. Sustainability is a concern. Operating costs will go up with a larger building. Brandenburg stated that, “some of the room will be available to rent out.” This could bring in some income. The Gillette Boys and Girls Club serves children ages three to eighteen. Currently teenagers do not use the facility. Brandenburg said that their idea is to let the, “teens build it; they will come to it.” Members of the club focus primarily on home work during the school year. Statistics show that members of the Boys and Girls club graduate from highs school. The statistic here in Gillette is 100%. The resolution to authorize the application was approved by all six members attending the meeting. Mayor Tom Murphy was absent from last night’s meeting.
M.S., LPC, Counselor III. The group sessions will be held January 21- March 25, 2014, Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm in the BHS Group Room on the Fifth Floor of CCMH. The group is limited to five couples. At the sessions, couples can expect to: • get support for conflicts they have with their partner • find resolution for their
most perplexing questions • deepen their connection with their spouse The cost is $150 each session (sliding-fee is applicable to those who qualify); and there is a one-time fee of $15 for the workbook: Getting the Love You Want, by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D & Helen LaKelly Hunt, PH.D. Registration ends January 15. Call 307.688.5000 to register.
Storm Debris Clean-Up The City of Gillette’s Public Works Department will complete clean-up activities in Area 3 by Wednesday, November 6th. The clean-up schedule will remain in place; however, clean-up crews will move into Areas 4, 5, and 6 where large piles of debris have been set out in an effort to get ahead and get as much of the clean-up finished as possible. If you see crews in your Area prior to your scheduled clean-up dates, do not panic. Crews will return to Areas 4, 5, and 6 on their scheduled cleanup dates; they are just working to get as much debris off the streets before any additional winter storms. In order to make the remaining clean-up as effective as possible, citizens are asked to place all their debris curbside by the first day of your scheduled area pick up. Once the clean-up crews pass through an area and pick up storm debris it will be quite some time before they return to that area - because the priority is to get to all areas before Thanksgiving. To assist the Public Works crews and contractors, please move all of your debris curbside by the first day of your area cleanup. A big thank you to all those who have taken your storm debris to the drop-off sites. Your efforts have been extremely valuable in cleaning up the City after the storm! The drop-off sites will remain open until the clean-up is declared over.
Wendy Blakeman, CCMH’s November 2013 Employee of the Month 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. On behalf of the leadership team, Campbell County Memorial Hospital would like to congratulate Wendy Blakeman, Campbell County Clinics—OB GYN Specialists, as the employee of the month for November 2013. OB GYN Specialists has a high risk pregnancy patient whom has had experienced numerous miscarriages due to Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), an enzyme that is involved in amino acid metabolism in the body. The patients has been prescribed Neevo, a prenatal vitamin made especially for high risk pregnancy and for people who have a genetic inability to fully metabolize folic acid. Unfortunately, this vitamin is not covered by the patient’s insurance nor could the patient afford it. Wendy knew that this patient needed this vitamin, so she went to the pharmacy and paid for it out of her pocket so this patient could avoid another potential pregnancy loss.
start over.) So…what are my other options? Manure can be a valuable organic additive to your garden, but be cautious as there are many problems that can arise from using this readily available material. Know the source of your manure and its history. What the animal eats comes out the other end. Make sure that the source (yes the animal) eats a clean, weed and pesticide free diet. Weed seed can be a real problem in manure, and when incorporated into your garden can create severe infestations. Well composted manure from most stock animals is fairly gentle on your plants, but fresh manure from any source should be avoided. It can burn plants and introduce pathogens into your produce. Not all manure is equal. Never use manure from cats or dogs. Pig poo is not recommended and chicken (poultry) manure can be very hot, so make sure it is WELL composted and apply lightly. Composted horse, cow, and sheep manure are all usable options -but again, know your source. There is a source of hot composted and highly tested material available in Gillette at the waste treatment plant which worked wonderfully when I started my lawn. There is also yard debris compost that I believe is available from the yard waste dump area. But use this with caution as plants sprayed with pesticides and herbicides can have chemical residual and damage your garden plants. This might be better used for lawns. And there are always bags of compost available for purchase at your local garden stores. (Even these you should research before adding to your garden.) Adding organic material to your soil in the fall is a great way to begin preparing your garden for next spring’s bumper crop of produce allowing it the winter to decompose. Start now for that extra something that can turn your garden from good to great! Happy gardening everyone!
Wendy’s compassionate care for this patient was above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you, Wendy for being an integral part of CCMH and the Campbell County community.
The City of Gillette will continue to update this schedule as the cleanup progresses. Updated storm debris clean-up schedule
Schedule
Area 1: Complete Area 2: Complete Area 3: Complete by November 6th Area 4: November 11th - 15th Area 5: November 18th - 20th Area 6: November 21st & 22nd
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Clean the Gutter
To assist with keeping the storm drains operating properly, please sweep up the smaller storm debris and leaves from your gutter and from the storm drains on your street. Keeping the storm drains open and unobstructed will allow rain and melt water to drain properly. City crews will be sweeping the streets, but due to the heavy volume of storm debris, they could use a helping hand. Your assistance with keeping storm drains clean will help prevent flooding, due to storm debris clogging up storm drains, culverts, and drainages.
Drop-Off Sites
The nine drop-off sites will remain open until the City has completed clearing debris in each area. If you do not want to wait for the crews to make it to your neighborhood, using a drop-off site is the best way to dispose of your storm debris. Eight of the nine drop-off sites are located in City Park parking lots and will be open 24/7. If you transport debris to a drop-off site, please follow these guidelines: Please cover your load to keep leaves and other storm debris from falling out of your truck/trailer. Please drop your storm debris in the areas marked by cones. Only use the drop-sites for storm debris, do not dump trash, yard waste or any other materials at the drop sites. Drop-off site locations: City Park/City Pool (upper parking lot) Hidden Valley Park Collins Heights Park Dalbey Park (near Little League Fields) Heritage Park Willamette Park (Sunburst) Northwest Park (Tarver) McManamen Park Yard Waste Drop-Off Facility at Wastewater Treatment Plant (3101 S. Garner Lake Road)
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Wyoming Celebrates Six-Year Improvement in Pre-Term Birth Rate he six-year improving trend in Wyoming’s preterm birth rate, helped give more babies a healthy start in life and re-energized local prematurity prevention efforts. Wyoming again earned a B on the 2013 March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card with a preterm birth rate of 10.8 percent. “Although our rate of preterm births has improved in recent years, we must do more to ensure a healthy birth for the babies of Wyoming. Partnerships with our state health officials and local hospitals have helped us make newborn health a priority and lowered our preterm birth rate, making a difference in babies’ lives,” said Scott Matthews, Director of Program Services. “We are partnering with Wyoming Department of Health to ensure more babies are born healthy. Our goal is to reduce premature birth by at least 8 percent between 2009 and 2014.” Here, in Wyoming the March of Dimes is supporting the reduction of preterm births that occur before 39 weeks of pregnancy, called Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait. This campaign ensures that if a pregnancy is healthy that babies be given all the time they need to develop. March of Dimes also sponsors a program to provide families with a backpack of supplies and resources when their newborn must be transferred out of state because he or she requires intensive hospital care. Wyoming is part of a national trend toward improved preterm birth rates. Nationwide, the largest declines in premature birth occurred among babies born at 34 to 36 weeks of pregnancy. Since 2006, Wyoming’s preterm birth rate has dropped to 10.8 percent. In Wyoming, the rate of late preterm births is 7.9 percent; the rate of women smoking is 24.4 percent, and the rate of uninsured women is 22.7 percent. These factors contribute to improved infant health in Wyoming. It earned a star on the report card for reducing the percent of uninsured women of childbearing age. This improvement means not just healthier babies, but also a potential savings in health care and economic costs to society. The March of Dimes attributed the improved rates to an expansion of success-
ful programs and interventions, including actions by state health officials here and in all other states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, who formally set goals to lower their preterm birth rates 8 percent by 2014 from their 2009 rate. “We will continue to work together to improve access to health care, help women quit smoking and, through our Healthy Babies Are Worth the Wait consumer education campaign, encourage women and health care providers to avoid scheduling a delivery before 39 weeks of pregnancy unless medically necessary,” said Matthews. The United States again received a “C” on the March of Dimes Report Card. Grades are based on comparing each state’s and the nation’s 2012 preliminary preterm birth rates with the March of Dimes 2020 goal of 9.6 percent of all live births. The U.S. preterm birth rate is 11.5 percent, a decline of 10 percent from the peak of 12.8 percent in 2006. The Report Card information for the U.S. and states will be available online at: marchofdimes.com/reportcard. Premature birth, birth before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy, is a serious health problem that costs the United States more than $26 billion annually, according to the Institute of Medicine. It is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others. Even babies born just a few weeks early have higher rates of hospitalization and illness than full-term infants. At least 39 weeks of pregnancy are important to a baby’s health because many important organs, including the brain and lungs, are not completely developed until then. On November 17th, part-
ners from around the world will mark the Third World Prematurity Day in support of the Every Woman Every Child effort led by UN Secretary-General Ban Kimoon. An estimated 15 million babies are born premature and of those more than a million die as a result of their early birth. Families and volunteers can observe World Prematurity Day by sending their friends a “virtual hug” to show that they care about premature babies. The “Hugs” campaign dramatizes the benefits of Kangaroo care, which is when parents cuddle their premature baby skin-to-skin. Kangaroo care is one of the most comforting things parents can do for their child. It helps keep the baby warm, stabilizes the baby’s heart rate and helps the baby gain weight. During, November, Prematurity Awareness Month, March of Dimes will be distributing Prematurity Awareness Kits to hospitals and providing gifts of gratitude to all NICU/Labor & Delivery staff. In 2013, the March of Dimes celebrates its 75th Anniversary and its ongoing work to help babies get a healthy start in life. Early research led to the Salk and Sabin polio vaccines that all babies still receive. Other breakthroughs include new treatments for premature infants and children with birth defects. About 4 million babies are born each year in the United States, and all have benefitted the March of Dimes life saving research and education. The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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Western Thunder 100th Anniversary major gift from philanthropists Mick and Susie McMurry through the McMurry Foundation will double all gifts up to a total of $100,000 to the University of Wyoming’s legendary Western Thunder Marching Band. Those gifts must be made or pledged in 2013. “We congratulate the UW Western Thunder Marching Band on its 100-year anniversary,” say Mick and Susie McMurry. “We are inspired by their dedication and hard work. We are proud to help support the next 100 years and will continue to march to the beat of their drums in our mission of ‘paying it forward!’” Western Thunder Marching Band celebrates 100 years this year, and the McMurry Foundation gift helps honor that storied history. Each time these skilled and energetic musicians perform, they honor the traditions of the University of Wyoming -- from playing “Ragtime Cowboy Joe” to spelling “WYO” on the field to the refrains of “Come On, Wyoming,” a song written by Pete and Alan Simp-
son’s mother, Lorna Kooi Simpson. This is the McMurrys’ second major gift to support the Western Thunder Marching Band. “You can’t overstate the impact that the McMurry gifts have had on the band,” says Brad Williamson, Western Thunder’s director. “The first McMurry gift was a complete change for this band when it happened three years ago. The band has grown in size by almost 50 people. The morale of the band is higher. The community support of the band is high and, thus, of athletics and the university.” Variously known as UW Bands, University Bands, Cowboy Marching Band or Western Thunder Marching Band, the band began in 1913 as an ROTC unit and remained as a part of Military Science until after World War II. It then moved to the Department of Music to support Wyoming athletics, rather than military ceremonies. The band has grown significantly over the years. With 70 members in the mid-1990s, Western Thun-
der has grown to 192 members. The band is made up of approximately one-third music majors and twothirds from other majors across campus. Western Thunder has traveled to at least 13 bowl games and has appeared at Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers pro football games. Part of Western Thunder, the Pep Band travels each year to the Mountain West Conference tournament and also has accompanied the team to the NCAA and NIT basketball tournaments. Recently -- for the first time in more than a decade -- the band has traveled to away games to support the football team and its fans. In 2011, Western Thunder traveled to the Air Force game in Colorado Springs, Colo.; in 2012, it played to a crowd of more than 100,000 at the University of Texas game in Austin; and, in 2013, it played for a crowd of more than 91,000 at the season opener at the University of Nebraska. It also traveled to the State Marching Band Competition in Casper, and continues to co-sponsor
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The Western Thunder Marching Band performs at the 2013 University of Wyoming Homecoming parade. a high school marching band competition with the Casper-based Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps. The gift supports the band’s activities. “It’ll be used to continue what we started a few years ago,” Williamson says. “It’ll continue to help the band travel to away football games, to fund McMurry graduate assistants,
and to fund instrument replacement.” The McMurrys are among the university’s most generous private supporters, and their generosity has transformed UW’s campus and programs. In addition to Western Thunder, they have given major gifts to support student scholarships, facilities, athletics and much more. The Mc-
Murrys established the McMurry Foundation in 1998 with the mission of building a better Wyoming and “paying it forward.” To learn more about Western Thunder Marching Band, go to www.uwyo. edu/marchingband. To support Western Thunder, contact the UW Foundation at (307) 766-6300 or via email at foundation@uwyo.edu.
Local Families Needed to Host Exchange Students World Heritage, a public benefit organization, is seeking local host families for high school boys and girls from Europe, Asia, and North and South America coming to this area for the upcoming school year. These personable and academically select exchange students speak English, are bright, curious, and eager to learn about this country through living as part of a family and attending high school.
The exchange students arrive from their home country shortly before school begins and return at the end of the school year. Each World Heritage student is fully insured, brings his or her own personal spending money and expects to bear his or her share of household responsibilities, as well as being included in normal family activities and lifestyles. At the same time the student will be teaching their newly adopted host
family about their own culture and language. The students are well screened and qualified by World Heritage. Qualified families may select the teen of their choice from student applications, photo collages, and biographical essays. Once paired, students and families are encouraged to begin corresponding prior to the student’s arrival. World Heritage is also seeking
local high school students to become exchange students abroad. Students should be between 15 and 18 years old and interested in living with a host family, attending school and learning about the lands and people of Europe, Asia, the Americas, Canada, New Zealand or South Africa. Students should be in good academic standing and have a desire to learn of another culture and language through living with a
warm and giving volunteer family. Academic year, 3-month reciprocal exchanges, and shorter term summer programs are available. Those persons interested in obtaining more information about becoming a host family or becoming an exchange student should contact World Heritage at (866) 939-4111, go online at www.WhHosts.com or email Courtney@ World-Heritage.org.
Public Pulse Don’t Start Over With Health Care
Dear Editor, We have tried, and failed, to institute health care reforms pretty much since Ronald Reagan’s presidency. Every proposed plan has been met with resistance from those who feel they might be adversely affected. We’ve been immobolized for 30 years by the fact that there is no restructuring of our health care system that can be completely fair. As we see locally from something as comparatively simple as rebuilding a high school, there is no restructuring that comes without inconvenience for many and pain for some. What the Obama administration has done is force us to overcome our inertia, take that first step and do something! I notice that our state legislature is revisiting the possibility of expanding Medicaid under the ACA, although they’d declined it previously. Perhaps they and the governor will revisit the idea of setting up our own insurance exchange and doing it right, as Kentucky has done, and/or as Massachusetts did several years ago with “Romneycare.” The point is, as long as the Affordable Care Act remains the law, our federal and state legislatures have no choice but to move forward and find ways to make it work. Is there any reason to think that, if the ACA is repealed or gutted, we won’t be right back where we started, looking forward to at least another 30 years of inertia? Those long term costs are far higher than the short term problems we face right now. AMY GIESKE, Casper
Government shouldn’t run health care
Dear Editor, Health care reform will help millions get insurance, but experts say Obamacare itself won’t stop the cost of health care. Insurance premuims continue to rise faster then the 2 percent rate of inflation. There are many reasons costs are going up. According to the American Hospital Association, factors driving up hospital costs include the rising cost of goods and services used for patient care, such as workers, equipment and computerized information systems. Other factors are rising demand and compliance with regulatory requirements. An increasingly signficant issue is the increase of patients covered by Medicare
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& Medicaid, 60 percent of all hospital admissions and neither program fully reimburses the cost of care. Hospitals are also seeing a jump in patients who can’t pay, which averages about 6 percent of hospital expenses. Medical technology: New high tech procedures cost money and are usually always out of reach for the uninsured. The cost of new drugs, lab tests and personalized medicines all factor into driving up the costs of care. As Obamacare rolls out it has become quickly apparent that there are no cheap policies to be had and I find it an outrage that our government would choose to pick on the most vulnerable of our society, the 32 million young adults just entering the job and college market. They target them because they’re young, healthy and don’t seek medical care. Using them as pawns by trying to force them to buy insurance so the rest of us can “maybe” see a decrease in costs is an outrage and just another step closer to socialism. There are not 48 million uninsured deadbeats in our society. The majority are low to moderately low income and threating them with a tax when insurance policies for them have always been out of reach will not do a thing to fix our rising cost in health care. Ever since 1965 when the govternment created Medicare and Medicaid, using the third party pay system of financing our health care, health care has been on a upward climb. Do you really want the govternment handling our health care when they can’t even run our country? TRACI MATHIAS
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Dear Editor, I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your newspaper. It is very informative and easy for people to read as the print is perfect. We are not from Wyoming but we feel like a part of the community with all the information you place in your paper weekly. I really like the What’s Going On Section, Letters to the Editor and the Community pages. My favorite is the Sports Section by Cole Sports as we love to read about the great things the children are doing be it in sports, education or in the community. I commend you on a fabulous paper and we look forward to reading it every week. I wish our paper was half this great. Sarah Stroede Salina, KS
Time to Fish or Cut Bait on Tax Reform
Dear Editor, As Congress moves forward on budget negotiations, the word out of Washington is to expect nothing major: no grand bargain, just more stopgap, short-term fixes. Yet there’s one ray of hope. The House and Senate chairs of the tax-writing committees, one a Republican, the other a Democrat, are preparing a comprehensive tax reform plan. They see the budget negotiations as their opportunity to enact much-needed changes to our bloated, offkilter tax laws. How Congress handles this debate tells us a lot about how members approach difficult issues. That’s because this latest effort to rewrite the tax code is saddled by a deepseated problem that spans both parties and all ideologies: political timidity. Tax avoidance is a highly sophisticated and lucrative business in this country, and politicians address it at their peril. This became clear during the summer, when the senators leading the taxreform charge, Democrat Max Baucus of Montana and Republican Orrin Hatch of Utah, took an extraordinary step. They guaranteed senators 50 years of anonymity for any suggested changes. In other words, here’s a public issue of enormous consequence, affecting every taxpayer in the land, and they’re afraid to talk about it in public. This allowed each senator to continue attacking the tax code mess without taking any specific positions on how to improve it. Yet tax reform is meaningless without specifics. The tax code is stuffed with breaks both large and small, each with its own constituency — often a vocal, wellfunded, well-organized one. Politicians who call for “tax reform” without going into specifics butter their bread on both sides — they ride the public outcry against the tax code in general, while avoiding the outcry from people hurt by the changes that tax reform would inevitably bring. After all, a “loophole” to one group is usually a “lifeline” to another. So nothing happens. Everyone knows that tax reform will involve limiting tax breaks. It should be possible to avoid the political difficulties by capping the total without eliminating specific breaks. But even this will require political backbone. Until Congress shows us that its members possess the courage to detail publicly what’s needed, talk of tax reform will be just that: talk.
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Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
The Impacts of Fracking on Property Rights and Home Values
Dear Editor, As the current oil and gas boom extends its tendrils across the country, it increasingly puts drilling in conflict with communities that don’t want well pads, pipelines, gas flaring, heavy trucks and drums of chemicals in their back yards. Look no further than four cities in Colorado that grew tired of waiting for state and federal decision-makers to do something about drilling and the threat not only to air and water quality but also something that quite literally hits much closer to home. Fears about oil and gas development and how it erodes property values and tramples over property rights are a big part of why voters in Fort Collins, Boulder, Lafayette and Broomfield are casting ballots today on proposed drilling bans or moratoriums inside their municipal boundaries. For cities like these, there are few options to turn to for help or answers. As detailed in a story published last week by the Colorado Independent, there are scant policies and regulations to guide oil and gas development close to and inside cities and towns. Current laws and legal precedents simply weren’t adopted with the idea that drilling would take place adjacent to homes, subdivisions, parks and playgrounds. “We need basic numbers and figures, like ‘How much am I going to lose in property value if they start drilling in my subdivision?’ ” Boulder County Commissioner Elise Jones told the Independent. “These aren’t unreasonable questions to ask. I think people deserve some real answers.” It’s a story that decision-makers need to start paying far more attention to. The online resource we’ve compiled provides background information and examples that point to the need for more study, more protections, and a more comprehensive and balanced policy approach to regulating drilling in and near communities. By Eric Frankowski
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Commissioners Hear Prairie Dog Management Update Dates for Puplic Input Announced By Holly Galloway - Campbell County Observer ampbell County Commissioners heard from Forest Service employee Thomas Whitford during a workshop, held Tuesday morning after their regularly scheduled meeting. Whitford had planned to speak to the commissioners in October, but the partial federal government shut-down kept him away until now. Whitford gave a presentation on the Federal government’s prairie dog plan
and National grass plan. “There is over 500,000 acres of National Forest system land,” Whitford stated. The prairie dogs are keystone species for numerous other animals and fowl, including the Black Footed Ferret. A keystone species is a key to keeping an environment as it presently is. In 2002, there was a plague that reduced the population of the prairie dog. A management
plan was begun in 2005. The plague not only kills the prairie dogs, but kills other animals in the system, including the Black Footed Ferret. During the years of 2006-2009 the Forest Service began, and then was able to finish, a study for an environmental impact statement. Points that are in an amendment to be discussed, and possibly attached to the original management plan, are a one
quarter acre buffer around privately owned property, and the use of poison. “It is going to be costly,” Whitford said, when talking about the service keeping every prairie dog out of the one quarter acre buffer. Commissioner Matt Avery asked about the plan taking away grazing, and therefore taking away ranchers income. Whitford replied that a scientist
will address this concern at the public meetings to be held later this month. The dates, towns, and times for public input meetings are November 18th in Douglas; November 19th in Newcastle, at the forest service office; Wright on November 20th; and in Cheyenne on November 21st. All meetings will be held from four in the afternoon until seven in the evening.
Allow Telecommunications Act to Sunset Submitted by Jason Gay – Wyoming Liberty Group The Wyoming Liberty Group released Weak Connections in Telecommunications today to provide citizens and legislators with alternatives to more government interference in the telecommunications industry as a way to lower consumer prices.
“Instead of looking at new technology as an opportunity for more government regulation we see it as an opportunity for new market growth,” said Jason Gay, Wyoming Liberty Group Financial Analyst and the report’s author. “The increase in telecommunications fees
We Saw this One Coming
Dear Editor, This is why. This is why Wyoming’s well-informed people told me everywhere I went to fight Obamacare. This is why House Republicans voted over 40 times to defund Obamacare. It is because we knew; we saw this disaster coming and tried again and again to stop the “train-wreck,” (to quote Obamacare architect Senator Max Baucus). President Obama and his administration knew, too. They knew that 50-80% of the 14 million Americans in the individual insurance market would have their plans cancelled because of Obamacare. Millions of Americans may be surprised by it; after all, President Obama guaranteed that “if you like your health insurance you can keep it—period!” The President specifically “guaranteed” then punctuated his guarantee with a “period”. In other words, a lie was used to sell Obamacare to a suspicious public. Another of President Obama’s many broken promises was that it would be “affordable.” Many are not finding affordable rates, or even lower rates than their prior coverage, but rather increased rates. Rate shock, particularly for young middle-class Americans, is one of the ugly hallmarks of this unaffordable care act and no one knows this better than Wyoming. Our rates are the highest on average out of all 36 states in the federal exchange! Further, the law is not affordable for the American taxpayer. Obamacare insurance subsidies to soften the blow of higher premiums will cost taxpayers trillions of dollars, driving up the national debt. Another problem we face is that small businesses, already struggling in these tough economic times, are limiting their hiring to avoid the cost of Obamacare’s mandates. Jobs were hard enough to find before Obamacare’s tens of thousands of pages of regulations started strangling economic growth. The official Obamacare website has had glitches, crashes, and been a failure since day one. Even worse, cyber-security experts discovered a gaping security hole in the website, leaving applicants’ addresses and phone numbers vulnerable during the first three weeks of the rollout. Only time will tell what other technical or security flaws exist. And even if the web-site can be fixed, Wyoming’s young adults will bear the brunt of its costs to a greater degree than in any other state. More are finally joining the fight to stop or delay Obamacare, including those who once supported the law. Several Democratic members of Congress have joined the ranks and called for a delay or a lengthening of the open enrollment, and unions who once supported the law are now calling for its reform as they foresee harmful effects on their members. Obamacare is what ails America. We must find a cure. U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis
to fund government intervention makes it more difficult for people to afford these advances, feeding the call for more government intervention. It is a death spiral.” Weak Connections in Telecommunications outlines the history of gov-
ernment intervention in the telecommunications industry and the evolution of the industry. In particular, it highlights the Federal Communications Commission unauthorized overreach into broadband and the Internet, and provides recommendations now that
Letters to the Editor silences the voice of compassion that elevates us. Who needs or can think of charity when the state says it will take care of such things? Leftism steals our property. It tells the collective that it has a right to medical care. It tells them they may knock on the door of the hospital and steal the intellectual property and goods and services owned by the doctor, nurse, technician, MRI engineer or janitor. It tells them nothing about obligations to pay for things they do not own. American and biblical values tell us we have the right to work for, and the obligation to pay for, things we do not own. Finally, leftism steals the liberty of our children and grandchildren to live dignified, enriched and healthy lives. Leftism degrades and destroys everything it touches. HOWARD SACHS
Obama’s Camelot has its own rules
Dear Editor, When Democrats were exulting in the celestial glow of the third coming of Camelot, they surely did not expect that nirvana would be characterized by sheer incompetence, gross hypocrisy and a total aversion to accountability. President Obama railed against President George W. Bush for the no-bid contracts awarded Halliburton in Iraq and Afghanistan, yet implementation of his signature legislation was awarded, without bid, to CGI in a contract that does not include the typical penalties for late performance. Mr. Obama berated 2012 presidential challenger Mitt Romney for outsourcing that occurred while Mr. Romney was the CEO of Bain Capital, more than 10 years ago and while our economy was booming. Mr. Obama awarded the contract for his signature legislation to a Canadian firm with close ties to the first lady, while our economy is still flaccid after five years of governance by the “Party of Smart.” After a U.S. representative was gravely injured and a judge and child were killed in Arizona, Mr. Obama lectured us on the need for a less toxic and more constructive dialogue in Washington and across the country. During the recent standoff, Mr. Obama and his acolytes called Republicans everything but pedophiles, and then questioned why they were not more amenable to the
Obamacare is a battle in a larger war
Dear Editor, Obamacare is just a battle in a cultural war being waged in America: the war between the American value system and leftism. Lovers of America as an abstraction may be found on both sides, but it truly is a war for the real soul of our country. It’s not about policy or whether the individual mandate should be instituted; it’s about who we are as a people. Our American values are deeply steeped in the precepts of the Bible and our Judeo-Christian traditions. Leftist values are based on the collective and statist values of Marxism. Line item by line item in all 2,500 pages, Obamacare attacks the American and biblical values we have held since our Founding. The Ten Commandments and American values tell us not to steal, but leftism steals the jewel in the American and biblical crown; namely, our freedom. Leftism steals our freedom to create excellence in health care. It does this by stealing profit, the great moral part of capitalism that funds the excellence, bounty, innovation and efficiency of doctors, nurses and staff. Leftism replaces profit with the gargantuan payments we will now make for the inefficiency, waste and mediocrity of “health care workers.” Profit is why even the poorest American can get a top-quality MRI scan tomorrow with a smile — and why you wait six months in socialist Canada or England for the same test. Leftism steals our freedom as citizens, doctors, nurses and hospital owners to act charitably. It does this by banning profit, draining our wealth with confiscatory taxation and borrowing and crushing us under regulation. It
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the Wyoming Telecommunications Act of 1995 sunset in July 2015. “Wyoming has the opportunity to update its own laws to prevent the federal government from further restricting the development of the telecommunications market in the
state,” said Gay. “Allowing Wyoming’s Telecom Act to sunset would solve many problems in the state and subject this industry to the same market forces as food, clothing and housing.”
Obama position. Through all the “bogus” scandals — Fast and Furious, Benghazi, the IRS targeting of political opponents, the persecution of reporters seeking information that the “most transparent” administration in history wanted suppressed, the surveillance of communications of friendly heads of state, the humiliating rollout of Obamacare and now the blatantly false promises that Americans could keep the health care policies and physicians that they liked — no one from the administration will take responsibility. If this is Camelot, I’ll take a return to the days when this country was lead by the celluloid cowboy of B-grade films. GEORGE R. WALTON
Find other ways to fund Game and Fish
Dear Editor, In response to “Gas Man Touts Wildlife Budget” (Casper Star-Tribune, Oct. 23), project leader for oil and gas company Encana, Paul Urlich, says to raise hunting and fishing license fees 10 percent so environmental impact studies on public land can be expedited. How about raising the fees for oil and gas leases on public lands by 10 percent. Then give that to the Game and Fish to expedite the EIS. However, if Game and Fish operated within their budget, we would not have to raise hunting and fishing license fees. Had they not built the $4 million Game and Fish building in Cheyenne, that agency would have a surplus of revenue. Game and Fish personnel drive new pickups every eight years or so. They drive the biggest and the most elaborate boats on the reservoirs which all costs money. The money could be put to better use. Once again, I propose we raise oil and gas leases by 10 percent to aide the Game and Fish so-called budget short fall. They keep raising hunting and fishing fees, they will make it a rich man’s Game and Fish. Nobody has talked about raising the outfitter and guides license fees that I have heard. There is another source. MORTON TILLMAN, Wheatland
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Cheney Announces Leadership Teams
What Does it Mean to be a Veteran? By Nicholas DeLaat eterans Day is here, and while most people do hold ceremonies or attend a parade in support of vets, do they really know what it means to serve? First, think about the word, serve. The word, itself, has many meanings, depending on the intention in its use. The closest to a veteran’s definition of the term is to: perform, achieve, complete, and do. It is to act, operate, and to oblige. It is to sacrifice for a cause greater than your own. We serve our nation, and the freedoms it represents (or is supposed to). We do not serve a government, a person, or a group; but an idea. We serve an idea that there are inherent and unalienable human rights. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” – Declaration of Independence. We serve a belief in the good in man, and that our nation will, hopefully, be on the side of that good. We serve for a cause above and beyond our own self-worth, a cause that has been fought for in many generations now. We serve for honor and pride. We serve, not just for a flag, but for the people that represent that flag. We serve for our families and the future. Duty, is a word that is often taken for granted. The military is not a job, but some-
thing you join and perform well. The sacrifice of time, money, and in many cases, mental and spiritual clarity makes serving a duty. Though many positions in smaller services to our country amount to careers, only a veteran mounts his undertaking as a duty, which he is honored to perform. And to us, our service is never done. When we see wrong, we correct it. We look forward to a lifetime of misunderstanding from the public, and a removal of basic freedoms from a government that is only piggybacking off of our success with good speeches, bloated spending, and campaigns in support of us for the sake of voters. We keep watch on our community with a soldier’s eye, making sure that any wrongs can still be put to right. We listen to our nation with a sailor’s ear, ready to perform our duty once again. We are veterans: with a commitment to serve, under duty to act, and have given our oath to, “Support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic.”
Today, the Cheney for Wyoming Campaign announced its leadership teams for all twenty-three counties. “I am honored that these community leaders have agreed to oversee our campaign efforts in their counties. The dedication of hard-working individuals like these will be key to our campaign’s success, and I am grateful so many of them are signing on. People all across Wyoming are ready for change. They know we cannot continue business as usual. We can’t keep going along to get along when our free-
Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law. —Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
Governor Seeks Input on Wyoming Water Strategy Governor Matt Mead is seeking opinions from interested individuals and groups across the state on how Wyoming can better manage, develop, protect, conserve and restore its water. Starting next week the Governor’s Office will host listening sessions around the state as the first step in developing a Wyoming Water Strategy. The creation of a Water Strategy was identified as one of the most important initiatives of “Leading the Charge: Wyoming’s Action Plan for Energy, Environment and Economy.” The series of nine meetings will allow people in various communities and from different backgrounds to share their opinions. “The Wyoming Energy Strategy lays out a direction for how we can best develop energy and conserve the environment. Water is our most valuable resource and that is why we need to ensure we, as a state, identify specific action items for how to be leaders in water management,” Governor Mead said. “I am hopeful that these listening sessions will be widely attended and help shape this Water Strategy.” Here is the information on
the listening sessions: • November 5th, 5:30 – 7:30, co-hosted by the Sublette County Commissioners at the Rendezvous Senior Center, Pinedale, Wyoming. • November 12th, 1:00 – 3:00, co-hosted by the Saratoga Rawlins Encampment Conservation District at the Platte Valley Community Center, Saratoga, Wyoming. • November 14th, 10:00 – 12:00, co-hosted by the Wyoming Outdoor Council and the Nature Conservancy at Best Western the Inn at Lander, Lander, Wyoming. • November 21st, 10:00 – 12:00, co-hosted by the Conservation Fund, Teton County Library, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. • November 25th, 1:003:00, co-hosted by Representative Sue Wallis, Senator Ogden Driskill, and the Northeast Wyoming Legislators at the Gillette College Technology Center, Gillette, Wyoming. • December 2nd, 2:00 - 4:00, co-hosted by the Wyoming County Commissioners Association at Little America, Cheyenne, Wyoming. • December 5th, 10:00 – 12:00, co-hosted by the
Petroleum Association of Wyoming at the Parkway Plaza Hotel and Convention Centre, Casper, Wyoming. • December 6th, 10:00 – 12:00, co-hosted by the Shoshone Conservation District at the Community Center, Lovell, Wyoming. • December 19th, 3:00 - 5:00, co-hosted by Goshen County Economic Development at the Eastern Wyoming College Fine Arts Auditorium, Torrington, Wyoming.
Cheney for Wyoming County Leadership Teams Natrona County Tom & Julie Scarlett
Lincoln County Cherie Harriet Harvey Klein
Laramie County Randy & Pattie Johnston Jim & Donna Weaver
Converse County Bernie & Sally Seebaum
Sheridan County Ryan Mulholland
Niobrara County Charlene Miller
Sweetwater County George Lemich Margaret Parry
Hot Springs County Dan Bravenec Johnson County Tom & Roz Harriet
Albany County Baillie Miller Rachel Rubino Kimberly Starkey
Goshen County Steve & Cheryl True Platte County Sherri Cullen Judy Horton Big Horn County Diana DiLorenzo Fremont County Daniel Cardenas Lois Herbst Judy Legerski Lindy Linn Pat Moore Park County Paul & Judith Cali
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Education Wyoming Announces Availability of a Common Core Course
Ready or Not the Common Core in Wyoming is in Full Swing and the Question is Not What the Common Core is, Rather it is How to Implement it ommon Core Course: Planning Instructional Shifts — Today Education Wyoming in partnership with Developmental Studies Center (DSC) announced the immediate availability of the Common Core Course: Planning Instructional Shifts to School Administrators and Teachers throughout Wyoming. “Our participants can choose either six 90- or twelve 45-minute sessions. Whether you opt to lead this course yourself or partner with us, you will benefit from our field-tested, proven model for leading rich discussions focused on instructional shifts and classroom dynamics designed to achieve the requirements of the Common Core in Wyoming. We are here to help Wyoming Teachers make powerful, strategic changes to their instructional practice by connecting learning about the Common Core to classroom instruction,” said Christine Venturis, DSC Director of Professional Development at Developmental Studies Center..
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Many School Districts and Educators in States that have adopted the Common Core have already benefited from attending DSC’s Common Core Course. According to one Administrator, that wishes to remain anonymous, “the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) does not provide a checklist that schools or districts can use to be ‘in compliance’, instead the standards allude to major shifts in practice in the ways students interact with one another. CCSS begs for a social emotional learning approach to be fully integrated in quality implementation of the Standards over time.” “Our Common Core course consists of a series of facilitator led activities that guide teams of administrators and teachers through discussions, reflections, and evaluations to develop a deeper understanding of what is required for student success,” said Christine Venturis, “working with educators to think through the challenges
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Senators Applaud Treasury’s Move, Say More Needs to be Done Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are an important benefit for all workers. They allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenditures, including dental and vision services. However, workers’ unspent funds from their FSAs would normally revert to the employers at the end of the plan year. That is why Senators Ben Cardin and Mike Enzi, members of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced legislation in May that would allow employees who use health FSAs to cash out any remaining balance in their account at the end of a plan year. Cardin and Enzi have long argued that Congress must ensure that workers have the option to have any unspent money that they put into their accounts returned to them at the end of the year. Last week, the Department of Treasury issued a rule change that would give employers the ability to choose whether their employees could roll over up to $500 of their FSA fund to the following year, or provide a grace period to use available funds in the following year. This is a notable change from the “use-or-lose” policy that
had been in place and the senators were encouraged saying that this is one step toward helping put families and consumers back in control of their health care decisions. “I applaud the Treasury Department for listening to the needs of Americans and encouraging the use of flexible spending accounts. I was proud to join with Senator Enzi to spotlight how little sense it makes for employees who miscalculate their anticipated yearly out-of-pocket health care expenditures at the beginning of a plan year to have to forfeit those funds to their employer at the end of the year, if unspent,” said Senator Cardin. “Millions of private industry workers, as well as federal, state, county and local public sector employees who put their money into FSAs to help defray their out-of-pocket health care costs, saving money for themselves and their families, will benefit from these new guidelines. I urge the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to make this option available to federal workers.” “While this change by Treasury is a good first step, it’s time to completely end use-it-or-lose it for flexible spending accounts and
put families and consumers back in control of their medical decisions,” said Senator Enzi. “Congress should do everything it can to ensure that hardworking Americans don’t lose the money they put aside simply because their health costs were less than they anticipated. Medical FSAs encourage people to be proactive and plan ahead by putting money into these accounts for outof-pocket costs. It’s their money, they should keep it.” The Cardin/Enzi bill, the Medical FSA Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 966) has been endorsed by members of the Council
for Affordable Health Coverage (CAHC) including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Osteopathic Association, Communicating for America, Healthcare Leadership Council, International Franchise Association, National Association for the Self-Employed, National Association of Health Underwriters, National Association of Manufacturers, National Retail Federation, Retail Industry Leaders Association, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council. These groups note that the senators’ efforts would “strengthen the law’s original intent.”
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Governor to Create Forest Health Task Force Governor Matt Mead has asked a group of stakeholders to develop recommendations on how Wyoming can best improve the health of its forests. The Wyoming Governor’s Task Force on Forest Health is made up of representatives of federal, state and local government, industry, conservation groups, and forest users. Governor Mead has asked for Task Force recommendations by the fall of 2014. “The health of our forests is critical to local economies in Wyoming as well as to wildlife the forests support. The well-being of Wyoming’s forests requires commitment and, I believe, some new ideas,” Governor Mead said. The Co-Chairs of the Task Force are Lisa McGee, the National Parks and Forests Program Director for the Wyoming Outdoor Council and Jim Neiman, Vice President and CEO of Neiman Industries. The general charge for the Task Force is to develop strategies, recommendations and measurable actions that the State of Wyoming in conjunction with federal and private partners can implement. Senator Ogden Driskill and Representative Jerry Paxton will be key leaders on the Task Force. “I am interested in seeing all Task Force recommendations, including specific recommendations related to wildfire prevention and mitigation and market innovation,” Governor Mead said. The first Task Force meeting will take place by the end of 2013 and the meetings are open to the public.
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Bold Republic Weekly The Wyoming Republican Party is NEITHER By Glenn Woods
ast week, on my radio show, in my weekly article in this newspaper, and along with an article written by Wyoming Liberty Group, we exposed two shocking pieces of proposed free-market killing legislation. The first, 14LSO-0141 Hospital licensure, repeals the operating license of a hospital if it refuses to take payment from Medicaid and Medicare patients. The second, 14LSO-0142 Hospitals-charity care equalization, would tax a hospital for serving those same patients. Doctors and hospitals complain that doing business with the government is not worth the trouble or the pay. In other words, it is not worth pouring through stacks of onerous government paperwork to accept such a paltry payment, as to operate at a loss. The argument seems reasonable and, in a free market no one would be forced to do business with the government, or anyone else, if they did not want too. The Sunday after our articles appeared in this newspaper and was discussed on my show, I came across an article from a Virginia newspaper that showed the same legislation being offered, by a democrat, in Virginia. HIT THE BRAKES HOLD ON! The two pieces of legislation in Wyoming were of-
fered up by republicans. The same sort of legislation in Virginia was offered up by democrats. That should raise hairs on the back of your neck. We have all known, for some time, that democrats in this state cannot get elected with the letter “D” by their name on the ballot. With a quick switch of that letter to an “R”, they can then slip through and get elected to any office in the state. Which begs the question for the Republican Party of Wyoming: When are you guys going to get around to a little house cleaning? Let me ask that question another way: Since you, in the Republican Party, know full well that you have democrats among you, why do you continue to support them? Obviously, any legislation that forces a company, medical or not, to do business with the government, or else, is Fascist and anticapitalistic. Add to it the fact that some liberal democrats living just outside the beltway of Washington DC have offered up the same legislation. That should wake the Wyoming Republican Party up to just how bad the infiltration into the Wyoming Republican Party has become. I do not use the word “Fascist” lightly. A simple definition of the word describes a society where people are allowed to own
property and businesses on paper, but, in truth, everything is controlled by the government. So if a private company is forced by the government to do business with the government, even though they are being cheated by that same government, it is not a stretch to call it Fascism. It should be obvious that no limited government conservative would ever suggest such a law. So, do those in leadership positions in the Wyoming Republican Party raise an eyebrow when they see something like this? I guess not. They don’t seem to be doing anything about it. There is no one being pulled behind closed doors for a little “come to Jesus” meet-
ing. No one has had their Republican card ripped up. The Wyoming Republican Party is not looking for replacements for these liberals in their own party. Frankly, it should have never come to this. But it seems that there are no requirements or litmoumus test to becoming a member of the party. If someone is running for office, as a republican, don’t they have a close look at the fellow to assess if he is truly a conservative? It seems the answer to that is NO! This slow and steady infiltration of the Republican Party has diluted who, and what, the party once was. This leads me to a theory as to why the Republican Party has no backbone and
always caves in under pressure. Perhaps it is because many of its members are really democrats who want to the democrats to win. Yet, the few conservatives left in the party still expect the people to vote for anything with an “R” by their name, as if they are voting for a true conservative. This is how we end up with people like John McCain and Mitt Romney as the Republican nominees for President, and why so many true conservatives have either stayed home in the past few elections or voted third party. As the Republican Party allows itself to become diluted in with closet liberals, they become weak and ineffective. To be fair, we, the voters,
must look to ourselves as part of the problem. Voting straight party line does not mean that you are voting straight conservative. But many voters head to the polls with no real understanding of the history of the candidate that they are about to vote for. They arrive at the poles blind and they vote blind, which is what those democrats with “R’s by their name are hoping for. The few, true, conservatives in the Wyoming Republican Party must step up and weed out the wolves incognito among them. We, the voters, must do our homework before we vote.
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What’s Going On in Sports? -Lady Warrior’s 7th / 8th A Basketball at Douglas 4/5:15 p.m. -Lady Warrior’s 7th / 8th B Basketball at home vs. Wright 4/5 p.m. -Warrior Wrestling at Wright Invite 3 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2013 -Gillette WILD Hockey at Helena 7:30 p.m. -Panthers Football STATE Championships -Pronghorn Men’s Basketball at home vs. Colorado Christian College 7:30 p.m. -Pronghorn Women’s Basketball at home vs. McCook College 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013 -Camel Cross Country at Boise, ID for NXN Northwest 10:30 a.m. -Camel Football Championships -Lady Eagles 7th A Girls Basketball at Buffalo tourney TBA -Eagles Wrestling at Douglas Invite TBA -Gillette WILD Hockey at Helena 7:30 p.m. -Panthers Football STATE Championships -Lady Panther Jr. High Basketball at Buffalo for 7th Quad TBA -Lady Panther Jr. High Basketball at Newcastle for 8th Quad TBA -Pronghorn Men’s Basketball at home vs. Williston College 7:30 p.m. -Pronghorn Women’s Basketball at home vs. Williston College 5:30 p.m. -Lady Warrior’s 7th / 8th A Basketball at Buffalo Invite 8:30 a.m. -Warrior Wrestling at Douglas Invite TBA
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Otero College at Casper, WY 1 p.m. -Warrior Wrestling at Buffalo Invite 8 a.m. -Lady Warrior’s 7th A Basketball at home for Gary Merriam Invite TBA -Lady Warrior’s 8th A Basketball at Sage Valley for Gary Merriam Invite TBA -Lady Warrior’s 7th / 8th B Basketball at Wright Invite TBA Monday, November 11, 2013 -Lady Eagles 7th B Girls Basketball at Hulett 4 p.m. -Lady Eagles 8th B Basketball at Hulett 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2013 -Lady Eagles 8th A/B Basketball at home vs. Buffalo 4/5:15 p.m. -Lady Eagles 7th A / B Girls Basketball at home vs. Buffalo 4/5:15 p.m. -Eagles Wrestling at Twin Spruce for Quad- Sheridan, Buffalo, Twin Spruce 4 p.m. -Warrior Wrestling at home for QuadSheridan, Buffalo, SageValley 4 p.m. -Lady Warrior’s 7th / 8th B Basketball at Sundance 4/5 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2013 -Eagles Wrestling at Wright Invite 3 p.m. -Panther Jr. High Wrestling at home for Wright Invite 3 p.m. -Lady Panther Jr. High Basketball at Twin Spruce 4 / 5 p.m. -Pronghorn Men’s Basketball at home vs. Colorado Northwestern 7:30 p.m. -Pronghorn Women’s Basketball at home vs. Colorado Northwestern 5:30 p.m.
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Friday, November 8, 2013 -Camel Football (V) Semi Final -Lady Eagles 7th A Girls Basketball at home vs. Carey 4 p.m. -Lady Eagles 8th A Basketball at home vs. Carey 4 p.m. -Eagles Wrestling at Belle Fourche High School Tourney 3 p.m. -Gillette WILD Hockey at home vs. Yellowstone 7:30 p.m. -Pronghorn Men’s Basketball at Williston State College in Williston, ND 8 p.m. -Pronghorn Women’s Basketball vs. Sheridan College at Casper, WY 5:30 p.m. -Warrior Wrestling at Hill City Invite 4 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2013 -Lady Eagles 7th A Girls Basketball at Twin Spruce for Gary Merriam Invite TBA -Lady Eagles 7th B Girls Basketball at Wright Invite TBA -Lady Eagles 8th A Basketball at home for Gary Merriam Invite TBA -Lady Eagles 8th B Basketball at Wright Invite TBA -Eagles Wrestling at Buffalo Tourney 3 p.m. -Gillette WILD Hockey at Yellowstone 7:30 p.m. -Panthers Football Semi Finals -Panther Jr. High Wrestling at Moorcroft Invitational 9 a.m. -Lady Panther Jr. High Basketball at home for Wright Invite TBA -Pronghorn Men’s Basketball at United Tribes Technical College in Williston, ND 4 p.m. -Pronghorn Women’s Basketball vs.
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VISITOR: South Dakota Mines TOT-FG 3-PT REBOUNDS NO PLAYER P FG FGA FG FGA FT FTA OFF DEF TOT 5 Ahmadu jr., Adams * 6 8 3 4 0 0 0 4 4 12 Yellowtail, Stephen * 1 10 1 5 1 2 1 3 4 21 Withrow, Evan * 2 11 1 9 1 3 2 2 4 40 Schoening, Tyler * 4 12 0 2 4 6 3 9 12 44 Schock, Justin * 3 8 0 0 1 2 1 4 5 2 Lytle, Zeb 0 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 30 Harper, J 2 9 1 4 0 2 1 3 4 TEAM REBOUNDS 3 4 7 Team Totals 18 60 6 25 8 17 11 30 41
HOME: Gillette College NO PLAYER 15 Walsh, Jayden 35 Ahmed, Muhammad 2 Anderson, Dwight 12 Glover, Ben 14 Bonam, Lorenzo 4 Suggs, Renard 5 Clark, Steven 22 Jones, Brendan 23 Suggs, Rickey 24 Booker, Elijahuan 32 Haddix, Dylan 33 Gobeloglu, Sarp 34 Burningham, Logan TEAM REBOUNDS Team Totals Total FG% 3-PT FG% Total FT%
0.367 0.231 0.400
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PF TP A TO BK S MIN 2 15 2 2 0 0 314 4 0 6 0 1 30+ 0 6 2 4 0 1 312 12 1 3 0 2 341 7 2 2 0 0 36+ 4 1 1 6 0 1 18+ 3 5 0 1 0 0 190 16 50 8 24 0 5 198 0.300 0.240 0.471
REBOUNDS FT FTA OFF DEF TOT 2 2 2 5 7 1 4 3 3 6 2 3 0 3 3 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 6 8 0 0 1 0 1 3 4 4 5 9 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 3 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 1 7 8 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 26 8 14 18 37 55 21/42 0.500 3/11 0.273 2/3 0.667
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2nd 21 47
PF TP A TO 1 10 3 0 1 11 1 0 1 15 3 2 1 0 2 3 1 4 4 0 1 18 4 1 2 11 0 3 2 5 0 1 2 6 1 0 1 2 0 0 5 0 0 2 1 3 1 0 0 9 3 0 0 19 94 22 12 0.464 0.308 0.571
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1 15 198 Deadball Rebounds (3,0)
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By Tony Heidel - Campbell County Observer ris, Montgomery Haddix, Hayden Williams, Weston Mills, and Ian Bullard. Tanner Richards led this weekend in assists, with 5 in both games. Conner Conzelman had a good weekend keeping the Outlaws out of his net; only allowing three goals with 36 saves. Assistant coach Billy Conzelman said, “The kids played exactly as we wanted them to. With only a few practices they really showed that they could come together early
Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Detroit Atlanta Arizona Houston Miami New Orleans Green Bay Seattle Denver
South Alabama at Navy Texas Tech at Baylor Troy at Ole Miss
Gillette Wild Hockey Round Up
In the Pee Wee Division, Gillette Purple dominated the Laramie Outlaws last weekend. The Saturday game was 7 to 1 ,with a hat trick from Montgomery Haddix and goals by Hayden Morris, Bode Rivenes, Tanner Richards, and Hayden Williams. In the Sunday game, it was more Wild in an 11 to 2 rout, with two goals by Braxton Bundy and two by Tanner Richards. Also scoring for the Purple team were Dillon Sigman, Bode Rivenes, Hayden Mor-
NY Jets at Buffalo Baltimore at Chicago Cleveland at Cincinnati Washington at Philadelphia Detroit at Pittsburgh Atlanta at Tampa Bay Arizona at Jacksonville Oakland at Houston San Diego at Miami San Francisco at New Orleans Green Bay at NY Giants Minnesota at Seattle Kansas City at Denver New England at Carolina
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SCORE BY PERIODS South Dakota Mines Gillette College
Indianapolis
Monday, November 18:
Technical Fouls: SDM (0) : GC (0) OFFICIALS ATTENDANCE
Indianapolis at Tennessee
Sunday, November 17:
Gillette College vs. South Dakota Mines Men’s Basketball 11/1/2013
- 1st: 11/30 - 1st: 3/13 - 1st: 4/10
(Nick’s Picks)
Thursday, November 14:
Pronghorns too much for the Hardrockers
Total FG% 3-PT FG% Total FT%
(Circle One Winner For Every Game)
and work as a team. The passing and looks to create team plays versus individual plays was great between both lines. The kids really gave us a good look on how well rounded they are and how each one was capable of playing multiple positions. We’re looking forward to a good matchup against Douglas this weekend.”
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Autos, Trucks and Vans ‘76 Electra-Glide would consider trade on Pan or Knuck if ya know of anyone, ‘81 sent it to LA-S&S, 11.5to1 and dual-plugged to run regular-gas, had burn-out time at Hog-Jam! Ben 680.7464. 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
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.
Merchandise 1939 HA Selmer Trumpet $750 OBO. 687-1087 Large Underground Tank. 307-680-8838
Camping/Fishing Camper spot for rent $300 per month in Silver Hills 307680-8838 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
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
Produce for Sale
Toys (ATV’s Boats, Etc.) 1981 Harley Davidson FXBSturgis, 1st dual-belt drive to commemorate Hill-Climb @ Sturgis, Jack-Pine Gypsies rally started in ‘41, 50th anniversary model. 12K on straight-up original paint, new Moetzler’s driven-by beefed Shovel, 102hp at wheel. Perfect in every aspect, serious inquiries only, loan is $15K and value of over 25K. Ben 680.7464, 3-other older bikes and this has to go to the right person!
Fresh local “Free Range” eggs. All natural, no animal by-products. No antibiotics. $3/Doz. 257-9049
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.
International Tractor 300 Utility For Sale. $2000 Artic Cat 4X4 2001For Sale. $2000 Call Bill 307 - 660 – 8563.
2010 Polaris 550 eps with less than 100 miles, books for $8,000. make and offer. Call Steve Terry at 307-2992992 16ft Sea Nymph Fishing Boat, 50 hp outboard Merc, trolling motor, just serviced at wyoming marine $2,500 O.B. O 307-299-4662 or307622-0825
Home For Sale By Owner
Great Horse Property for sale, in Buffalo Wyoming. 11.5 acres with three bedroom, 3 bath home with 2 car attached garage, afull length covered redwood deck and walk out basement, irrigated pastures, bite corrals, Cleary Barn, and much more.Call 307684-5844 after 5p.m. for appointment
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
Personal Assistant needed to organize and help. Basic computer skills needed good with organization. We are ready to pay $615 per week interested person for more info contact: shela.cott17@hotmail. com
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC (CenturyLink) has filed for authority to enter into an amendment to its ICC VoIP Interconnection Agreement with Zayo Group, LLC and requests Commission approval pursuant to the provisions of 47 U.S.C. § 252(e)(1) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. Under 47 U.S.C. § 252(e)(2)(A)(i) and (ii), the Commission may reject a negotiated agreement, or any part of such agreement, if it finds (a) that the agreement, or any portion of it, discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, or (b) that the implementation of such an agreement, or portion of the agreement, is not consistent with the public interest, convenience and necessity. The amendment is on file with the Commission at its offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and may be inspected by any interested person during regular business hours. If you wish to provide the Commission with a statement or other comment regarding this filing, please do so in writing on or before November 29, 2013. Thereafter, the Commission will further review the amendment and any statements filed with respect thereto, and will decide its acceptability under the above criteria. If you need additional information in this matter, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to them at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 70000-1558-TK-13 and/or Docket No. 70237-4-TK-13 when you call or write. Dated: October 31, 2013.
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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. Refrigerator (white) Great condition $100 307-2995918 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/
Two place aluminum snowmobile trailer. $1,600. 307689-0202
6x10 trailer. Great shape, fits your biggest Harley. $1,400 obo. 299-4967.
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2013 Custom Harley Hardtail Bobber all new $9,500. Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100
Large and Small Band Saws call for info. 307-680-8838
Kojac series One, two and three dvd $65.00 $98 value 307 - 670 - 1887
Heavy Equipment/ Trailers
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
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Personal Assistant needed to organize and help. Basic computer skills needed, must be good with organization. I am ready to pay $600.00 per week. Interested person should contact: deans995@ gmail.com Bl-32-2V
A nanny needed urgently to take care of a family ,duties are taking care of thier infant twins and light housework,pay is set at $500 weekly ,email gilbertjohnson35@gmail.com if interested.
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.
30 yr company is looking a motivated individual for an established delivery route in the N.E. Wyoming Area. Overnight travel, weekly pay. Commission based ($600$1,000) per week. Be your own Boss! Call Dan at 970461-2436 to apply Earn $$$ While You Shop! We seek shoppers for well paying survey jobs. You can earn money while shopping. Its a stress free part time job which wont disturb your present work; also if unemployed you can work it as a full time job. Interested applicants should refer all resumes/applications to our email: pabbot12@hotmail.com Personal Assistant needed to organize and help. Computer skills needed,job experience and good with organization. We are ready to pay $570 per week interested person for more info contact: darenboot@gmail.com Rocky Mt Merchandising is looking for dependable, outgoing person to execute four in store demos in Sept showing the features and benefits of the Straight Talk Cell phone. Must commit to all four Saturdays from 10:00-4:00. Email Jackie@ rockymm.com or call 800723-9008 Looking for CDL to work in North Dakota full time. Call 307-670-3629. 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. 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. 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 State Wide Sales people. Print Advertising Sales for new State-wide newspaper. Call 307-299-4662 PERSONAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED: We are looking for an Office Assistant. Duties include greeting clients, answering phones, and routing mail, data entry and retrieve,scheduling and calender maintenance,Ideal candidates will have proven customer service skills in an administrative setting and experience with Microsoft Office applications email resumes to akeelahanderson001@gmail.com IF INTERESTED
Personal Assistant needed to organize and help. Basic computer skills needed good with organization. We are ready to pay $615 per week interested person for more info contact: shela.cott17@ hotmail.com Full Time Flooring Installers wanted. Must have experience. Bring resumes in to Carpet Express Direct on Hwy. 59 next to the Prime Rib Restaurant. Temporary Help Wanted. J&G General Construction, home improvement company is looking for a temporary construction laborer. Experience preferred but not necessary. Could turn into full time position depending on devotion, responsibility, and skill. Call James (307) 2574441 to set up an interview.
Services Homeowners and renters insurance for house, trailer, or apartments. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520 RV Winterization starting at $99.95 at YOUR house. Call Randy at 307-660-3091 (b340-tfnh) 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!” Powder River Mechanics. We have the cheapest labor rates, but the best quality repairs in town. We offer full services on Foreign and domestic vehicles, ATV’s, Snowmobiles, motorcycles, jet ski’s, boats, and more. Let us put you on a Preventative maintenance schedule so your vehicles run miles past your warranty. Call for an appointment. 307-6967713. Avenue Mall - Over 30 vendors, come check us out! 217 Gillette Ave. Mon-Fri. 9AM to 7 PM, Sat. 9AM- 5 PM, Sun. 10 AM - 4 PM Computers have become like cars, and they need repaired. Want the best quality repair work in N.E. Wyoming? Bring your computer to “Your Computer Store.” Quality work at a quality price. “Your Computer Store,” where YOU COME FIRST 802 E. Third street next to Ice Cream Land. Auto insurance preferred and SR-22’s. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520 Motorcycle and ATV insurance. Call Elizabeth Jones Agency 307-682-6520
Child Care Child Care in Sleepy Hollow. Room for 2 children. $20 per day per child. Call 307-2572306. 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
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 Health problems? Try doTERRA certified pure essential oils. 307-680-0363. www. myvoffice.com/healingisbelieving
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. 1903 Springfield. 30o6 Cal. U.S. Military. $700 obo. Call (307) 682-7864
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.
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
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. 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. 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.
Wanted to Buy I Buy Militaria. Swords, uniforms, bayonets, medals, guns/parts, field gear. 6827864 Wanted: Old Batteries. Call 307-670-1675. D4-30-8P WILL PAY CASH FOR CAMPERS. Call Scott (307) 680-0854.
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Weekly Trivia Answer
Who was the first President to survive an assassination attempt?
Andrew Jackson on Jan. 30, 1835
Richard Lawrence, an unemployed house painter, approached Jackson as he left a congressional funeral held in the House chamber of the Capitol building and shot at him, but his gun misfired. A furious 67-year-old Jackson confronted his attacker, clubbing Lawrence several times with his walking cane. During the scuffle, Lawrence managed to pull out a second loaded pistol and pulled the trigger, but it also misfired. Jackson’s aides then wrestled Lawrence away from the president, leaving Jackson unharmed but angry and, as it turned out, paranoid. Lawrence was most likely a mentally unstable individual with no connections to Jackson’s political rivals, but Jackson was convinced that Lawrence had been hired by his Whig Party opponents to assassinate him. At the time, Jackson’s Democrats and the Whigs were locked in battle over Jackson’s attempt to dismantle the Bank of the United States. His vice president, Martin Van Buren, was also wary and thereafter carried two loaded pistols with him when visiting the Senate. Jackson’s suspicions were never proven and Lawrence spent the rest of his life in a mental institution. A century later, Smithsonian Institute researchers conducted a study of Lawrence’s derringers, during which both guns discharged properly on the test’s first try. It was later determined that the odds of both guns misfiring during the assassination attempt were one in 125,000.
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Weekly Sports Trivia Answer Hall of Fame football coach Bud Grant made his professional sports debut doing what?
He was an NBA basketball player
Although a first-round draft choice of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1950, Grant postponed his NFL debut to play for the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBA. He played two years with the Lakers, who won the NBA title each year. In 1951, Bud turned to pro football with the Eagles. He played on defense as a rookie and then became the No. 2 pass receiver in the NFL with 56 catches in 1952. In Bud Grant’s 18 years as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from1967 through 1983 and a one-year final stint in 1985, his teams compiled a .620 winning percentage (158-96-5) in regularseason play. His 168 coaching triumphs, counting 10 post-season wins, place him among the all-time greatest coaches.
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Frontier Army Forts of Wyoming Exhibition Open Now - December 31st The Campbell County Rockpile Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a traveling exhibit from the Wyoming State Museum that chronicles the presence of the military in Wyoming. Frontier Army Forts of Wyoming features maps, text, and historic photographs of numerous military posts in the Cowboy State.
The purchase of Fort Laramie in 1849 began a military presence here that continues today with F. E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne. For sixty years, the army established posts ranging from crude cabins for a handful of men to sprawling complexes of more than 100 buildings. Today, several of those forts are Wyoming State
Historic Sites. Visit the museum before December 31st to see these photographs and learn about the long tradition of military forts in Wyoming. For additional information about the exhibit or the Rockpile Museum, please call CCRM at (307) 682-5723, or visit www.rockpilemuseum.com.
First man on the Moon
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By Mike Borda
an has long strived to conquer the unknown. First, there were jungles, deserts, and mountains. The next frontier was the ocean, and what many considered the edge of the world. And most recently, there was space. Nevertheless, just as those other obstacles were eventually overcome, so was space. It was first conquered by Yuri Gagarin in 1961. However, the crowning achievement in our space exploration happened in July of 1969 when three American men finally landed on the moon. The three men were Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Although all three had been in space before, this mission was very different. There were thousands of people camped out near the launch site, all waiting to see the take-off (not to mention the millions of people watching on television). While previous launches had been popular, none had the pressure of Apollo 11. At around 9:30AM on July 16, 1969, they launched. Three days later, they had reached the moon. They took thirty orbits around the moon, mapping out the view of their landing site. On July 20, they began their descent to the moon in the landing craft. Things did not go as smoothly as predicted. Their path was off by seconds, landing them miles from their intended goal. They also experienced
several alarms, though none was bad enough to put the landing in danger. Finally, when they finally located where they were set to land, they noticed it was rocky, not smooth like the original location. Armstrong eventually took manual control of the craft, and with Aldrin’s help landed the craft (known as Eagle) in a better area. The landing done, it was time for the most important part of the mission. After a few moments, Buzz Aldrin spoke words that are not often quoted, but very powerful in their own right: “I’d like to take this opportunity to ask every person listening in, whoever and wherever they may be, to pause for a moment and contemplate the events of the past few hours and to give thanks in his or her own way.” (Courtesy of NASA, http://www.hq.nasa. gov/alsj/a11/a11.postland. html) After more than two hours of preparation, Neil Armstrong finally exited the Eagle and took his famous first step on the moon (It was his left foot) and uttered his famous line: “That’s one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.” Soon after, Aldrin also walked on the surface, they planted an American flag, and history was made. The men returned to the craft, after some hours of experimentation and further preparation, returned to the Columbia, and re-
joined Collins. They left behind a plaque, which on the surface of the moon reads: Here Men From The Planet Earth First Set Foot Upon the Moon, July 1969 A.D. We Came in Peace For All Mankind. The mission was nothing short of an astounding success. The men, as we all know, are still regarded as national heroes (Armstrong most of all). Perhaps one of the most telling things about the popularity of the
mission is the amount of backlash unleashed upon it by conspiracy theorists. The fact that so many are obsessed with exposing what they see as the “truth,” only shows how popular and influential it actually was. While we may not visit the moon again for many years, it is imperative that we remember our first trip there, and how momentous a day it was for all of humanity.
Kaylyn Bahnson, of Gillette, is a member of the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy’s class of 2017 professional pharmacy program. Admission to the professional program is limited and highly competitive.
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Jake Speidel, of Wright, is a member of the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy’s class of 2017 professional pharmacy program. Admission to the professional program is limited and highly competitive.
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The Quest for Bear Lodge Gold By Jeff Morrison
rospectors are a stubborn breed. Whether they are seasoned professionals, enthusiastic amateurs, or good old-fashioned ne’er-do-well’s looking for a quick fortune – all seem to be possessed by a conviction that a mother lode exists in or under every stream, outcrop, hill, or mountain. And over the years a great deal of time, money, and labor has been spent in the search of the next bonanza. It had suspected that the Black Hills contained a great deal of gold deposits long before a military expedition under the command of Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer confirmed it in 1874. The resulting gold rush attracted thousands of skilled and unskilled prospectors to Deadwood Gulch and the surrounding area. By the1880s, most of the mining in the gulch had shifted from placer mining to underground mining. Prospectors began spiraling out to other parts of the Black Hills in search of more deposits. Eventually, they set their sights on Black Butte and the Bear Lodge Mountains in Crook County. Placer gold had already been discovered along Sand Creek, in eastern Crook County in 1876. It seemed reasonable that a rich lode was waiting to be discovered in the western Black Hills. Camps of prospectors settled in and began panning and digging shallow exploratory holes. At Black Butte,
more silver and lead was discovered than gold. In the Bear Lodge Mountains to the north, gold bearing ore was discovered, but extracting the gold from the ore required technology that hadn’t been developed quite yet. So the search for better lodes continued. Making a living by prospecting Bear Lodge gold was tough, but the prospectors optimistically gave their claims names that aspired to greatness, such as: the Mammoth Mine, the Sterling Mine, and the Eureka Mine. Few of these early claims progressed beyond a small pit. Still, every geological inspection of the area reported large quantities of the types of minerals and ores known to be infused with gold, and the discovery of a low-grade gold vein was discovered on Warren Peak. Prospecting and low-budget mining continued through the 1890s and into the 20th century. In 1903, the Bear Lodge Mining District was established, and the various claimants began to consolidate and organize. Mining technology had progressed to the point of making the extraction process feasible. The Bear Lodge Mining Company and the Hutchinson Consolidated Gold Mining Company sank shafts and brought in milling equipment. For the next decade, local newspapers assured readers that the “big strike” was just a matter of time. But the big strike never hap-
pened. Much like the gold mining operations in the Big Horn Mountains to the west, the Bear Lodge mining operations began to cost more money than they produced. By 1915, even the geological reports of promising ore lodes were wearing thin. Efforts to raise more investment capital failed. The Sundance Times sadly announced on December 22, 1915, “It is reported that the proposed deal for the Bear Lodge mining property by Cripple Creek parties will not materialize as negotiations were terminated before anything tangible was done.” In a halfhearted attempt to look at the bright side, the paper continued, “This is disappointing but no necessarily discouraging, as the Bear Lodge ores speak for themselves and ultimately capi-
tal will recognize the splendid opportunities presented. Just when ‘ultimately’ will arrive has been the paramount question for years in this connection, but the Bear Lodge’s day will come as sure as faith.” One by one, the gold mines ceased operations and the various claims went into ownership limbo for several decades. The fact that gold, silver, and many, many other minerals existed in the Bear Lodge Mountains and surrounding areas was never in doubt. In 1949, thorium and rareearth mineralization was discovered but never exploited, as there was no available market at the time. More geological mapping and explorations by the Duval Corporation in the 1970s confirmed the rare-earth minerals, but ultimately the
project was abandoned in the mid-1980s. By that time, other companies began geological explorations nearby the Duval property. Most of those companies focused on gold exploration, and continued the hunt for a commercially viable lode well into the 1990s. Commercial gold mining is not likely to resume in the Bear Lodge Mountains, however. With the purchase of the Bull Hill area by Rare Element Resources, exploration has resumed in the Bear Lodge Mountains. But this time, the proposed mining operation is for rare-earth minerals – not gold. And given the demand for rare-earth minerals in today’s technology-based environment, the venture is assured to be far more lucrative.
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