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Fright Night By Keary Speer
A packed parking lot and a packed Wyoming room at the Campbell County Public Library was the spectacle on Monday, October 24th. They were upholding their tradition of the yearly Fright Night (actually held on two nights) for the children of Campbell County. Although the event was free, it was apparent why tickets were still needed to get in. This event has grown in its popularity with young families and proved to be a huge success. It was chaotic, to say the least, upon arrival with children crowding the front of the stage to get front row seats on the floor and adults trying to find sits along the walls or in the chairs set up in the back. Every child, and even several parents, were dressed and ready in their Halloween costumes and the air was full of excitement. Kids were squealing over all of the other costumes they were seeing. A father, dressed as a gorilla, holding his baby, dressed as a banana, stole the show. Kids were approaching him all night for hugs, high-fives, and general silliness. The activities started with
some sing-along songs followed by some skits and stories performed by six of the Campbell County Public Library staff. They were dressed as mummies, a skeleton, mother goose, Dracula and the swamp thing. There were morals to some stories, frights that playfully startled the kids, and great ways for them to participate all night long. It was in the end, however, that the children got really excited. McGruff the dog showed up with two of his officer pals to go over Halloween and Trick-orTreat safety tips with everyone. McGruff then waited at the door to greet everyone as they exited the building. The kids also got bags with the safety tips, coloring pages, a piece of candy, a healthy snack, and Halloween themed slap bracelets as they left. The night was filled with laughter, excitement, and squealing children with exclamation of how incredible a time they had. It is worth taking the kids, grandkids, friends’ kids next year for more use of their costume and some extended Halloween fun for all.
Shortly before noon on Saturday, a 48-year old man and his 39-year old wife were each arrested on a felony charge of larceny by bailee. According to Police Lieutenant Brent Wasson, the couple serves as apartment managers in the 1000 block of Stanley Avenue. A 34-year old female tenant contacted the couple to inquire as to the whereabouts of some leather couches that were supposed to be in her apartment. “That 34-year old woman had to leave town on a family emergency, and made arraignments with the male and female managers to keep the property in the apartment for a one month period,” Wasson explains. “When she discovered she was going to be gone for an extended period of time outside of that one month, she contacted Rent-A-Center to inform them they could pick up the couches.” However, Rent-A-Center could not repose the couches because they say they were not inside the woman’s apartment. Wasson said the couches were eventually located. As it turns out, the married couple is accused of using the leather furniture as their own. Wasson says the couple told investigators they purchased the couches at a garage sale. “They told the officers they had bought the couches at a garage sale but did not remember where it was,” Wasson says. “Officers obtained a search warrant for the couple’s residence. The couches were identified by Rent-A-Center.” Wasson says the couches are valued at $1,200.
Cash for Candy By Keary Speer Every child’s Halloween dream is to collect bags and bags or candy and eat themselves sick. This is also every parent’s nightmare. Whether it is having children bounce off the walls or eating the candy as well, Halloween is a taboo time for parents. Big Horn Dental not only understands this, but, obviously, has recognized the added negative of tooth decay that candy brings to children everywhere. In order to, hopefully, prevent some of this Halloween insanity as well as help out in a big way, Big Horn Dental is doing a candy buy-back. Your children can take their Halloween candy into their office and Dr. Porter and Dr. Lee will buy the candy from the children for one dollar per pound with a 5 pound limit. Your child can walk out of there with a five dollar bill and use that toward something just as enjoyable without the added “bonus” to the parents of over-active kids or a jumpstart on that holiday weight. It is also a very useful program for those of us who have children with peanut, dairy, or any other allergies that are involved with a lot of the candy handed out during Halloween. That, however, is not even the best part. The best part is where the candy goes when it gets bought by the office. Instead of throwing the candy away, they are sending every piece collected to the troops overseas. This is yet another added advantage to teaching our children what is really important besides bags and bags of candy. Of course, keeping a little won’t hurt either! Not only will there be the buy-back but the kids will also get to meet the Tooth Fairy and get a free toothbrush along with a prize bag. So, stop by Big Horn Dental on November 1st from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at 4403 Running W Drive with your bags of candy to support the cause!
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Dr. Coffman will be speaking from 1:30 to 6 pm at the Wright Hotel, 350 Reata Drive, on Nov 11, 2011. Dr. Coffman travels worldwide exposing the truth behind the environmental agenda and has been on the forefront of the battle to stop the “Wildlands” project in the United States. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit with one of the key people credited with disseminating the Biodiversity Map and stopping the ratification of the Biodiversity Treaty in the United States Senate! Come learn from an expert what can be done to resist these plans and protect private property rights in Wyoming! There is no fee required, however donations are strongly encouraged. Food and refreshments can be purchased at the Open Range Steakhouse in the Wright Hotel. For Hotel Reservations please call (307) 464-6060 or fax (307) 464-1696. Seminar sponsored by ICOW – Independent Cattle Owners of Wyoming. To reserve your seat at the seminar please call or email: Ed Perry (307) 334-3497, Cheri Steinmetz (307) 837-3006 or cheribeth88@yahoo.com
FRIDAY 12:00-1:00 pm Registration and Convention Check-in 1:00 pm Jeff Hymas, John Birch Society, speaking on the Constitution 1:30-6:00 pm Dr. Michael Coffman, Agenda 21 Currently Executive Director of Sovereignty International, Dr. Coffman helped stop the ratification of the Biodiversity Treaty. His maps and information have been used by local citizens across American to stop the global agenda of Smart Growth, Sustainable Development and Land Use Planning. *Friday evening meal on your own SATURDAY 8:00 am Convention Check-in 9:00 am Conference opening with Tim Albion, Mayor of Wright 9:20 am GB Oliver, Paragon foundation 10:15-10:30 am Morning Break 10:30 am Bill Bullard, R-CALF USA 11:15 am David Wright, Beef Checkoff Board 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch provided by ICOW 1:00 pm Bill Bensel, Powder River Basic Resource Council 1:30 pm Eric Barlow, Wyoming Livestock Board 2:00 p.m. ICOW Committee breakouts 3:00-3:20 pm Afternoon Break 3:25-6:00 pm ICOW Membership Meeting 7:00 pm ICOW Dinner Banquet & Silent Auction
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By Keary Speer Many people turned out to the Clarion last Friday night in order to drink wine, eat food, and support our local artists. It was the annual Pearls of the Prairie Wine Festival and it was a huge success. Everyone seemed to be in high spirits (no pun intended) and the vibe was warm as friends and strangers alike wandered from table to table. Upon arrival each person received a complimentary wine glass with the Pearls of the Prairie logo as well as a pen and book to keep track of the favorite wines tasted. The wine was definitely the reason to be there with twelve tables carrying dozens of bottles of wines. There was something there for everyone from Rieslings to Merlots and Ports to Tempranillos. There were whites, reds, rosés, and sparkling wines from all over the world and a very knowledgeable group of people to serve them with a side of great wine-tasting guidance. Among some of the wine contributors were Girasole Vineyards, Newell Wine & Spirits, Young’s Market Company, P.R. Grisley Co., E & J Gallo Winery, Southern Wine Spirits West, and Northwest Vintage. If the wine was not enough to send people into the door, then the food, unquestionably, sent it over the top. Many familiar restaurants were there to provide delicious intervals to the wine. The Boss Lodge was the only table serving desserts as well as other hardy foods. The Chophouse served an amazing beef tenderloin with horseradish and shrimp ceviche. The new Italian restaurant, Adriano’s, served an entire meal in itself with many selections from their menu. The Gillette Cheese House and SusAnn’s Fine foods had small oer
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d’oeuvres that went well with many wine selections. By far, however, Bootleggers stole the spotlight with their crab cakes, beef wellington, tuna tartar, and many other fine-dining options. Patrons were positively impressed with all of the food being served that night. Food and wine were not the only things to show up for either. Live music showered the event as well as 4 silent auctions that took place throughout the night. The items for auction included art, wine-themed gift baskets, a wine trip through Northern California, and much more. There were also raffle tickets being sold for several drawings to give away half cases of wine. These selections were provided by Beverage Broker, Sports Bar, Boss Lodge, Good Times Liquor, Attitudes, and TLC Liquor. This event was put on in order to raise money for the non-profit organization, Pearls of the Prairie. This organization helps provide money to the local arts through grants and scholarships. They give money to art organizations, local theatre, and individual artists in order to afford the supplies to exercise their talents. A lot of the artists’ who have received these funds show their work at the Wine Festival itself and are even a part of the silent auction. “The mission of Pearls of the Prairie is the recognition of Powder River Basin Artists. It pursues a goal of raising funds for the advancement of local artists from all fields.” So, mark your calendars for next October. At $30 per person or $50 per couple, you cannot go wrong enjoying food, wine, and supporting a great cause for local artists of the community.
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A completely inebriated man was stumbling down the street with one foot on the curb and one foot in the gutter. A cop pulled up and said, “I’ve got to take you in, pal. You’re obviously drunk.” Our wasted friend asked, “Officer, are ya absolutely sure I’m drunk?” “Yeah, buddy, I’m sure,” said the officer. “Let’s go.” Breathing a sigh of relief, the wino said, “Thank goodness, I thought I was crippled.”
The City of Gillette’s Parks Division needs your help with the 3rd Annual Bulb Bonanza! The Bulb Bonanza will take place Saturday, November 5th at 9 a.m. and the City’s Parks Division needs your help planting tulips, daffodils, crocus and hyacinth bulbs at designated locations around Gillette. The bulbs are supplied by the City of Gillette. Volunteers will meet Saturday, November 5th at 9a.m. at the City West building (611 N. Exchange.) Coffee and Rolls will be served at City West - Just bring some friends, a shovel and wear comfortable work/ gardening clothes. Be sure to dress for the weather too! Come on down and help keep Gillette beautiful! For more information contact Public Information Officer Joe Lunne at 307-686-5393.
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-End of First Quarter, CCSD -Advanced QuickBooks, 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Clarion Inn, 682-4795 -Microsoft Project 2010 Level 1, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., K2 Technologies, 686-3025 -AVA- Cups for Cancer, 6 p.m. -Senior Center- Cribbage Tourney, 6-8 p.m. -TSJH Fall Musical, 7 p.m., Cam-plex Heritage Center -Foxy’s Cleaning Halloween Ball, 7-10 p.m., Best Western Tower West Lodge -Red House Hauntings, 7-10 p.m., 470 Garner Lake Road, Ages 10 & Up- $8, Under 10- $5 -Judd Hoos @ Jakes Tavern
Saturday, October 29
-Gillette Evening Rotary 5k Run/Walk & Pancake Feed, 8 a.m., Expresso-Lube -Ghostly Gallop 5 & 10K Run/Walk, 8:15 a.m., Gillette College, 660-0919 -4-H Horse Clinic, 9 a.m.- 6:30 p.m., Camplex East Pavilion -Cam=plex Garage Sale, 9a.m.- 3 p.m., Cam-plex Wyoming Center -AVA- Pumpkin Carving, 10-11:30 a.m. & 1-2:30 p.m., 682-9133 -Teen Dungeons & Dragons, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., CCPL -FCA Country Store: Pet-O-Ween, 12-3 p.m. -Camelanes: Double Elimination Bowling Tournament, 12-3 p.m., 682-4811 -Halloween Horse Costume Party, 1-4 p.m., Oasis Equestrian Facility, 21 Megans Way(4 miles south of Southern Drive) 689-7644 or 689-8570 -4-6th Grade Wii-Play Saturday, 1-4 p.m., CCPL -Teen Open-Play Video Gaming, 1-4 p.m., CCPL -Red House Hauntings, 7-10 p.m., 470 Garner Lake Road, Ages 10 & Up- $8, Under 10- $5 -Judd Hoos @ Jakes Tavern
Sunday, October 30
-Senior Center- CLOSED -ABATE & UMF Meetings @ Jakes Tavern -WRCHA Club Clinic, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., Camplex East Pavilion -Red House Hauntings, Family Days, 3-6 p.m., 470 Garner Lake Road -Red House Hauntings, 7-10 p.m., 470 Garner Lake Road, Ages 10 & Up- $8, Under 10- $5
Monday, October 31
-Happy Halloween -AVA- Little Tikes, 1 p.m. -Microsoft Windows 7 Basics, 1-4 p.m., K2 Technologies, 686-3025 -Senior Center- Medicare Rep, 1:30 p.m. -Treat Street, 5-8 p.m., Cam-plex Energy Hall -Harvest Festival, 6-9 p.m., Cam-plex Central Pavilion -Red House Hauntings, 7-10 p.m., 470 Garner Lake Road, Ages 10 & Up- $8, Under 10- $5
Tuesday, November 1
-HealthCHECK Testing, 7-11 a.m., CCMH Lab, 688-1222 -Humana Seminar, 10 a.m., Holiday Inn Express -Ribbon Cutting: Fashion Bug, 12:45-1:15 p.m., 682-3673 -Senior Center- Robert Knowling Book Signing, 4 p.m.
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Chili Cook-off By Keary Speer
It would be surprising to know if there were any people inhabiting the city of Gillette between 2:00 pm and 11:00 pm on Saturday, October 22nd because everyone seemed to be at the Cam-plex for the annual Chili Cook-off. The crowd, as always, was shoulder-to-shoulder waiting their turn to sample dozens of different chilies and salsas. Kids were dressed in their Halloween costumes and got to trick-or-treat at every table and if that were not enough excitement for them, they had the kid’s corner. It was filled with pumpkin carving, a costume contest, many games with full-size candy prizes and very talented face painters. Between that, the treats, and the clown giving out balloon flowers and swords, it was one of the most family-friendly events of the year. Live 2 Dance had their young ladies performing their routines in front of a howling and lively crowd earlier in the day, while the Lazy L Band entertained the night crowd. Every type of business and organiza-
A state-wide effort to help bring closure to families who lost a veteran began in June 2010 with monthly memorial services conducted by the Wyoming Army National Guard’s Honor Guard Team, in partnership with the Wyoming Veterans Commission. The next ceremony will be held in Casper, at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery, Oct. 31, at noon, with participation from the Natrona County United Veterans Council,
tion was there with their winning chili recipes vying for the consumers’ votes. From BNSF to Westside Baptist were present as well as a seemingly popular Breast Cancer Awareness organization whose motto was “Don’t let cancer steal second base!” Not only was their chili exceptional but they were the only table to hand out corn bread (and “boobie” themed nonetheless)! They were also handing out bracelets and candy to remind everyone that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the end, the kids and adults left stuffed to the brim with chili, salsa, guacamole, chips, pitas, bread, beer, soda, ice cream and candy. That makes it well worth the $10 fee for adults and $5 for kids 4 and up. Out of all of the entrants, and some extremely tough competition, (ENTER NAME) came out on top of the competition to win the most votes for best chili. Do not miss out on this event! Luckily, it is annual, so next year take the time to enjoy good food, good music, good chili, and, of course, good company.
By Paul Wallem - Basin Radio News ABATE has been providing toys for children of low income families during Christmas for the last 25 years through their ABATE Toy Store. This year, however, they are in need of space to store the toys until they can be handed out. “What we basically do is move in to a building, set up the toys by age group, and normally we’ll give a toy, stocking stuffers, a game, and some stuffed animals to each child,” explains Mike Argue, a local member of ABATE. Argue says the child’s legal guardians register with the Council of Community Services, and once approved, they take the guardian shopping through the ABATE Toy Store. Argue says the Northeast Wyoming Chapter of ABATE is in need of a location for their toy store this year, but at the same time they’re also looking for a permanent home. “We’re basically needing a home for this year, which basically if someone wants to donate an open shop to us that would be great,”
Submitted by Kim Deti - Wyoming Department of Health and November. The health promotion effort is supported by several national and international cancer advocacy organizations. “The idea behind “Movember” is to raise awareness around men’s health issues, specifically cancers affecting men,” Salvatore said. “Most cancers are highly curable if caught in the early stages – including prostate and testicular cancer.” Salvatore noted statistics show one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer
in their lifetime. “One-third of cancer deaths are somewhat preventable because they are related to obesity, physical inactivity and poor nutrition,” she said. At the end of November, a number of events and contests will be held in Wyoming. Each will include health education materials. For more information and details on Wyoming “Movember” events, please visit www.fightcancerwy. com or call Salvatore at 307-777-7362.
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Breast cancer is the second leading type of cancer detected in women today. In fact, roughly one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. Considering that most people have at least that many women in their family it makes it not just a woman’s problem, but everyone’s problem. On several occasions, there have been opportunities to glaze cups, at the AVA Art Center, made by local artists. These cups are to be auctioned off this coming Friday, October 28th at the Ava Community Arts Center from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. As it is October and October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, all of the
assistance in filing claims, obtaining benefits, training and education or medical treatment, are encouraged to attend. The meetings are scheduled for the following locations and dates: • Powell - Nov. 2, at the VA Clinic, 777 Ave. H, from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Worland - Nov. 15, at the Community Center, 1200 Culbertson Ave., from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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they begin their Stuff the Bus campaign to raise toys for this year’s ABATE Toy Store. “Our boxes will be out early in December, and then we’re also partnering again with Coach American and Basin Radio Network for the Stuff the Bus promotion,” says Argue. If you have space that you would like to donate as a temporary or permanent location for the ABATE Toy Store, call 299-7718.
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Steve Mount, of Cheyenne, was promoted to Brigadier General in the Wyoming National Guard, on Oct. 24. Mount, director of the joint staff for the Wyoming Military Department, is the key military liaison for all domestic operations, and is responsible for ensuring that the agency can respond to local, state and regional emergencies. Mount has been a member of the military for 36 years with 33 years spent in the Wyoming National Guard. “When I first became an officer, 25
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proceeds from this auction will go to 3 women in our community who have been affected by breast cancer. They are still taking nominations for who these women will be. You may stop by AVA Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to pick up and/or fill out a form to nominate these individuals. They must be residents of Campbell County and have or survived Breast Cancer. So, if you were not able to contribute by helping make or glaze a mug, you still have the opportunity to help by nominating a deserving woman or, simply, by showing up at the auction Friday night and bidding on a mug or two.
State veterans services officer conducts outreach in November
A representative from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach meetings in Wyoming cities throughout the month of November. Gerald Swan, the state veteran’s service officer, will meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal benefits, claims and healthcare. Veterans or family members who have questions about eligibility or need
The Wyoming Army National Guard provides free military honors for veterans’ individual services; however, some veterans, for one reason or another, never receive the honors due. Veterans’ organizations interested participating in future services should contact the Wyoming Army National Guard’s military funeral honors office at 307-772-5136.
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Moustaches can promote cancer awareness Wyoming men are being asked by the Wyoming Comprehensive Cancer Control Consortium to commit to growing a moustache for 30 days starting November 1 as part of a men’s health promotion effort called “Movember.” Jessica Salvatore, outreach coordinator for the Wyoming Comprehensive Cancer Control Program at the Wyoming Department of Health, said the word “Movember” combines the word “Mo,” which is sometimes slang for moustache,
other individual veterans, and the Wyoming Army National Guard Honor Guard. The public is encouraged to attend. The goal is to provide military honors to a larger number of deserving Wyoming veterans. The service opens with the Pledge of Allegiance, a prayer, the reading of the names of the Wyoming veterans who died during the month, a rifle volley, the playing of “Taps” and the folding of the U.S. flag.
years ago, I never thought that I would have come this far in my career,” Mount said. “This promotion is due to the people that I have worked with, and who have helped me throughout my career. I am honored to hold the trust that the Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Luke Reiner, has in me, and I look forward to serving in the next level.” Prior to, and shortly following, his deployment to Iraq in 2010, Mount served as the deputy chief of staff for operations for the Wyoming Army National Guard.
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Public Pulse Bold Republic Weekly Halloween just ain’t so SPOOKY anymore By Glenn Woods If my mother had hung on a little longer I would have been a Halloween baby. I gave her a hard time about it my entire life. She told me that she could only cross her legs for so long. I also gave her a hard time for naming me Glenn Woods. “I am a walking contradiction in terms,” I told her. “A GLENN is an open Field.” My mother smacked me upside the head a lot. Still, because of when my birthday is, Halloween is my favorite holiday. I mean, think about it, it’s the only time that I am allowed to dress up as weird as I want, scare my sister, then go out at night and knock on the doors of strangers houses and ask for candy. Some kids had a little trepidation about it. But the good parents out there simply pulled the mask over their little faces, asked if they could still breathe, then turned them around and shoved them out the door into the dark of the night with the bottom of their foot. I saw a lot of kids walking around in the dark with foot prints on their bottoms. It was a rite of passage, and a chance for kids to get over being scared of the dark. Ah, the good old days. I was always Dracula. One friend of mine liked dressing as a pirate every year until I pointed out to him that his little plastic sword would not actually protect him against anything real. The next year he went as a MARINE! Until I pointed out that his little plastic machine gun was more useless than his little plastic sword. But Halloween is not the same as it once was, I am sad to say. First went the scary costumes. What’s the fun of going from door to door if you can’t scare the Snickers Bars out of the smaller kids on the way? But no, now most parents ban the best of the ghouls and the gore for politically correct
Governor Mead believes states must lead on energy policy Governor Matt Mead and 16 other Republican governors sent a letter to President Obama today expressing concern about excessive regulation from his administration. This letter reflects Governor Mead’s belief that without a federal energy policy, regulations are promulgated without consideration of their cumulative effect and form a de facto and deficient national policy. The letter states, “The fragile nature of the economic recovery should remain at the forefront of
every decision by federal policy makers. Energy operations in the our states not only provide the country with domestic energy, but these industries constitute a significant base of employment and royalties which fund our schools, police and other vital state and local services. Protecting these important economic resources, while protecting health and the environment, is our common goal.” Governor Mead says Wyoming has a proven track record of balancing
development and the environment, while maintaining a strong economy. He also is concerned about the lack of a national energy policy, “In the absence of a national energy plan that ties our nation’s security, treasury and welfare to state resource development and protection, there is a pressing need for leadership at the state level and a unified voice of reason.” Governor Mead is committed to working with other governors, especially those from energy producing states to provide leadership.
Letters to the editor Dear Editor: My wife and I both love your paper, and we buy it every week. Thank you for providing this community with the kind of news that we want and enjoy reading. Keep up the good work. Ken Marline via. Facebook From Editor Keary Speer: Thank you so much for your kind words, Ken! We all work very hard, especially our owner Nick, to bring this paper to you. We hope for better quality every week. I hope we continue to impress you in the years to come. Dear Editor: A domed stadium? Who do these people think that they are? This is crap that we do not need nor should we spend the money on. First, we are not a city we are a big town. Second, we just voted in a 1% tax because they couldn’t afford the pipeline. How can they suddenly afford this? These administrators and councilmen should spend more time on how to save money instead of how to spend it. Kyle Eckerson From Editor Nicholas De Laat: The best thing for you to do is go to the next City Council meetings and tell them what you think. Even better would be to get more people who are interested in the subject to join you. The City Council, just like any other government, needs to hear as much as possible from the public in order to make the correct decision. The decision for the “Field of Dreams” has not been made yet, and there is still a long way to go. Get involved in the process. Dear Editor: I would like to personally invite the “Occupy” protesters to our business thriving town. Are these people insane? First, Wall Street is a Street. The NYSE is on that street. The NYSE is only a way to buy and sell portions of businesses. Ok, with that education done lets move on. Private industry pays for government. There would not be government jobs if there were not private jobs funding them with the raping of taxes. Why would they call for the downfall of major coorporations and the creation of more government jobs? Are they stupid? May I answer that? Yes. Anyone who holds a government job is a looter. Yes, some are necessary and needed, but not most. Whether a clerk, a police officer, a fireman, a politition, a tax collector, or administration, it is money taken from the producers (people who work or own private industry) who funds their entire existence. That money is taken from these producers forcefully, and now government jobs require less work, get more pay, and have better jobs than the private industry. The benefits, pay, and inaccountability (and laziness) of government jobs is our real economic woe, and the private industry has to forcefully pay for this all out rape. Some are needed, but most are a burden. So, who is the more needed people, producers or thieves? I leave that question up to you. Richard Hornsby
From Editor Nicholas De Laat: We do need government jobs, but you are right. We probably don’t need as many as is out there. 17% of all Wyoming employment is government jobs, the highest in the country. You are also right, there are many who hold these jobs who take them for granted and do not realize that it is the brains and sweat of private labor and industry that provides them. Going as far as calling every government worker a thief? We have elected representatives who decide on taxes, there is no stealing going on. I would like you to think on this. The private industry only gets taxed so high because we elected people who approve it. It is not the government employees who are to blame, but us. We let it happen and only we can fix it. Dear Editor, The letter about a month ago from Miss Johnson about annexing Sleepy Hollow Piqued my interst. What gives us (The residents of Sleepy Hollow) the right to not want over weaning buearacracy, unnecessary taxes, and self-serving mayors and councilmen? The answer is simple. The U.S. Constitution, the Wyoming Constitution, God, and the common sense that our forefathers instilled in us through our parents, and lastly our own lives and experiences. In Sleepy Hollow we don’t spend money we don’t have. We don’t need 4.5 million dollar dog parks, domed stadiums, 250,000 statues, and we do not expect our neighbors to pay for what we do not need. Our board is unpaid because it is our civic duty and our responsibility to our families and neighbors. I don’t think Ms. Johnson would fit in out here, but we are friendly and tolerant except with a power and tax hungry inept city. Side note-Excellent paper, I look forward to my weekly read. Jeff Raney-Sleepy Hollow Board Treasurer
and WHIMPY! And as you might imagine, much of it has gone politically correct. If you live in Walnut Creek California you’ll need a permit if you want to wear a mask to go trick-or-treating. The law reads, “No person shall wear a mask or disguise on a public street without a permit from the sheriff.” I wonder how many permits they issue every year. --- I’M NOT KIDDING! In Bellville, Missouri you may not be able to go trick-or-treating at all. The Mayor signed an ordinance banning persons past the 8th grade from asking for candy in public. “We believe that Halloween is for little children,” the Mayor told the St. Louis Post Dispatch. I think we all know whose house to toilet paper in Bellville, Missouri. This year kids in Rehoboth, Delaware can’t even celebrate Halloween ON HALLOWEEN. “If October 31st shall be a Sunday, such going from door to door and house to house for treats shall take place on the evening of October 30th between the hours of 6 - 8pm.” 6 and 8 pm...? If you live in Dublin, Georgia you won’t be able to go as The Blues Brothers on Halloween because it is unlawful for any person over the age of 16 to appear on public streets wearing a mask, sunglasses, hood or any “regalia such manner as to conceal his or her identity.” Your face has to be fully visible and recognizable on Halloween. It’s illegal to dress like a priest on Halloween in Alabama... Section 13A-14-4 says that, “Fraudulently pretending to be clergyman” will get you arrested and fined. How about a pregnant nun? I was a pregnant nun for Halloween back in the day. I guess I would have spent Halloween in jail. -- There goes your Exorcist costume. But then again one could always go as the girl, if you can find a way to make your head spin around.
If you live in Hollywood, California Silly String is OFF LIMITS from 12am on the 31st to noon on Nov. 1st. The city got sick of cleaning it up every year and passed a law that comes with a $1,000 fine if you’re caught with the stuff in your possession, even if you’re not using it. It’s illegal to even have it on you. I say we all meet on the corner of Hollywood & Highland at 12 noon on Nov. 1st with cases of silly string and just COVER the streets! You know what else has gone wrong? THE TREATS! I mean come on… apples and homemade stuff that is actually GOOD FOR YOU? And who the heck are those people who put tooth brushes and tooth paste in your bag? I’d rather be like Charlie Brown and get a rock! Time was you could get those people back by egging or TPing their houses, but these days you can get arrested for that. Then there are always those neighborhood dentists that offer to buy back the candy for cash. FINE you can have the junk candy given out by those people who don’t know what good candy is. You would think the dentist, of all people, would be handing out the best junk, and salivating over the money that would soon be coming his way through all those little rotted teeth. WELL -- ENOUGH! Tell you what kids --- I have an idea -- you come find MY house this Halloween. I’ll be answering the door in a FREAKY SCARY COSTUME! You try to scare me back. Extra candy if you can do it. You can even jump out and say BOO! Gross me out with your homemade entrails and I’ll gross you out with my homemade eyeballs. We will laugh about it then I will fill your bag with pure tooth rotting junk --- the GOOD STUFF! Extra Carmel.
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What’s Going On In Government? Tuesday, November 1
-Mayor’s Art Council Meeting, 5-6 p.m., 3rd Floor Conference Room, City Hall
Wednesday, November 2
-Joint Powers Lodging Tax Board, 5 p.m., George Amos Memorial Building
Monday, November 7
-City Council Pre-Meeting, 6-7 p.m., 3rd Floor Conference Room, City Hall -City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall
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Public Pulse Tom Johnson, who lives in the neighborhood near the old Stocktrail School, says that land should be deeded back to Campbell County and used for the health care or elderly care industries that dominate that neighborhood.
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By Paul Wallem - Basin Radio News When the School Facilities Commission met in Gillette last week, local resident Tom Johnson was pleased they took the time to hear his presentation on the old Stocktrail Elementary School. “Prior to their arrival, I sent all the commissioners and their staff a packet detailing the empty Stocktrail School site and its original warranty deed,” Johnson told Basin Radio Network following his presentation Friday. “The [county] commissioners gave it to the school district back in 1970 and they put a reverter clause in there that when that land is not used for school purposes it would revert to Campbell County, and I just expressed the wishes from the public that we get our land back.” Johnson believes since the old Stocktrail Elementary School resides in an area of Gillette dominated by the health care industry that land would be better put to use for health care rather than education. “We have a health care and elder care district, and it’s centered in and around the Senior Center and north, south, east, and west of it,” Johnson says. “We don’t need a future elementary stuffed up in that corner. It should go back to Campbell County.” In a letter to the editor, Johnson wrote
that there will be no children in the Stocktrail neighborhood to attend a future school at the old Stocktrail School location. “The old Stocktrail neighborhood is predominately populated by senior citizens,” he wrote. “Pioneer Manor and it’s a joining senior apartments, the senior center, and the elderly apartments to its east.” Consequently, Johnson deems the future elementary school at this location “The school for no children” and he compares it to the logic of constructing the “Bridge to nowhere” that made national headlines several years ago. “The school district has a wonderful set of facility plans ahead of them, and I think that they should look at the rest of the community’s needs and see that the old Stocktrail site would fit into a master plan for the city for health care, elder care, etc., and not be a site for a future elementary school,” says Johnson. After his public comments in front of the School Facilities Commission, Johnson says he received a call from State Superintendent Cindy Hill expressing her gratitude for the information and supporting documents he provided to the commission.
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Governor Matt Mead says the latest forecast from Wyoming’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Group shows the state’s economy is stable. However, Governor Mead is concerned because the CREG is forecasting that revenue will flatten out or slightly decrease in the future. “I believe everyone in the state has to adjust to the fact that the days of big revenue spikes are likely behind us and we need to live within our means,”
Governor Mead said. “It is fortunate that the energy industry has led Wyoming out of the recession, but I recognize the national economy is fragile, and because of that, it cannot withstand energy prices going much higher.” One bright spot in this report is the forecast of oil production increasing in Wyoming, but Governor Mead points out this is offset by a decrease in the forecast of natural gas production. He also notes
that the national economy seems to be having an impact on investment income. Low interest rates caused the Treasurer to reduce forecasted investment income in 2012 and for 2013 and 2014 as well. “Our revenue is still coming in at rates below what Wyoming saw in 2008,” Governor Mead said. “This certainly shows that there are tough decisions ahead as I put together a budget and work with the Legislature this winter.”
2013 school year adjusted By Paul Wallem - Basin Radio News At the Campbell County School Board and Tuesday.” meeting Tuesday night, trustees discussed Saturday and Sunday is not a problem how they will accommodate the All-State of course, since there is no school. Plus, Music Day in Gillette during January 2013. Strahorn says they just happen to be out of At last month’s school that followschool board meeting Monday, Januing, Superintendent ary 21, 2011. of Schools Dr. “But the Tuesday Richard Strahorn is the day that we explained why the would need that All-State Music Day school vacated for for 2013 would be the parking and all an issue for Campthe rooms and so bell County High forth. It’s a pretty School. big deal,” describes “We know this is Strahorn. coming, and we’re According to Dr. absolutely thrilled in Boyd Brown, AsCampbell County to sociate Superintenbe able to host this dent for Instruction, all-state, statewide during Tuesday’s BRN Photo by Nathan Kobielusz contest,” Strahorn school board meetSuperintendent of Schools says. “I want to ing they decided to Dr. Richard Strahorn says they emphasize it’s not keep that Monday only the band pora no-school day are thrilled to be hosting the tion, but it’s also the for students. The All-State Music Day in Campchoir, it’s also the following Tuesday bell County in January 2013. orchestra, and we’ll will now become need a lot of room, an in-service day a lot of spaces, and for all staff. Finally, a lot of practice facilities to host this. The Brown says they will have school on complexity in that is that they need the Thursday, May 30, 2013, a day which was facility for a Saturday, Sunday, Monday, originally set aside as a snow day.
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The Chamber congratulates the Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming on their new location at 804 E. Fourth St., Suite 2, across from the Boardwalk Plaza. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Girls ages 5 to 17 are encouraged to join and discover the leader they can be and connect with others to have an effect on their world. Interested in becoming a volunteer or troop leader? Girls Scouts are always looking for adults to volunteer to make a lasting impact on the lives of young girls. Training and support is available. For more information, call 1-800-736-5243 ext. 2301 or visit www.gsmw.org. March 12, 2012 marks the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting. Girl Scouts seeks former scouts to hear of the impact Girl Scouting made in your life. Register as an alumnae at www.gsmw.org/100thanniversary/ connect or call 1-800-736-5243.
The Chamber welcomes new member Humana and sales representative Kathleen Waggoner, who covers Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming for the company. Humana’s serves many types of consumers including seniors, military members, and self-employed individuals. It also offers a range of products and services in addition to group health insurance such as dental and vision coverage options, Medicare plans, prescription services, life insurance, and many others. Kathleen plans to be in Gillette every Wednesday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Wal-Mart from October 15-December 7 to discuss Medicare enrollments with clients. And, to learn more about Humana’s Medicare Plans, attend one of her sessions on October 18, November 1, 15 and 29 at 10 a.m. at the Gillette Holiday Inn Express, 1908 Cliff Davis Drive. To learn more about Humana’s programs, contact Kathleen at (800) 967-2308 or visit www.humana.com.
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Sports Report Wild get first home win; Local player leaves on stretcher By Vic Wright The Gillette Wild got its first home win of the team’s inaugural season by defeating the Bozeman Ice Dogs, 6-2 Saturday night at the Spirit Hall Ice Arena and go to a record of 3-5. Unfortunately, the fun that the Wild fans and players were enjoying was put to a stop with 2:31 remaining in the third period. That is when Gillette native and Wild player, Christian Pettigrew suffered a nasty collision with a Bozeman player and fell on the ice. He was in the process of getting up, when one of the linesman told him to stay down. He was put on a backboard and left the ice with paramedics. “He’s ok. It’s a stinger to the neck and probably a concussion,” said Wild head coach Tom Winkler. As a precaution Pettigrew left the ice on the stretcher. As for the rest of the game, the Wild never trailed the Ice Dogs throughout the game, leading 3-2 after the first period with the Wild’s third goal coming on a power play. However, both of the
Ice Dog’s goals came off power play opportunities in the first period as well. The Wild would go on to score an additional goal in the second period and two more in the third. “We got to work on penalty killing,” Coach Winkler said after the game. He also said that the team needs to improve on scoring when it’s on the power play. Unofficially, the Wild were just 1-6 on the power play Saturday night, compared to the 2-6 that Bozeman had on the night. Yet, while on the penalty killing effort in the third period Gillette’s Casey Moneer was able to score the game’s only shorthanded goal, giving him a hat trick in the game. Also scoring for the Wild was Tyler Cavan, Andrew Lillard and Eduard Smirnov. “It was a great crowd and great atmosphere,” Coach Winkler stated. The Wild continues its home stand, as the second expansion team of the league this season- the Great Falls Americanscomes to town on Friday.
Gillette Wild player and fans enjoy skate with the Wild held after Saturday night game at Spirit Hall. The pink jerseys worn by the players will be worn in one of this weekends games, and then auctioned off after the game. Proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Awareness.
What’s Going On In Sports? Friday, October 28
-CCHS Volleyball(V) State @ Casper -WJSH State Volleyball @ Casper -CCHS Football(V) First Round Playoff, TBD -CCHS Girls Swim/Dive State Meet, All Day, Aquatic Center
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Curtis Scholten skates back on defense in Saturday Night’s win over the Bozeman Ice Dogs.
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-State Strings Clinic @ Cheyenne Central
Monday, October 31
-State Strings Clinic @ Cheyenne Central -WJSH XC Awards Night, 6 p.m.
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Friday, November 4
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The hard work and dedication in practice paid off at the final meet of the season. The Wright High School Cross Country Team all ran personal bests on the State Course in Douglas on Saturday, October 22. Though cool and crisp air lingered in the morning, and the wind picked up in the afternoon, the sun was shining. The 2A Girls ran the fifth race of the day. Star of the race was Mikayla Hudgins, who was Champion of the 2A field. This is the first time on the history of the Cross Country program in Wright, that a female runner won the State race. With a strong, natural stride, and running strategically smart, she finished in the lead at 21:28. Our second runner, Kayla Allguer,
was unable to run due to flu symptoms. This prompted Déça Lawrence to step up her performance and run a 26:10 to place 26th. This was nearly a minute faster than her Conference time. Third for the Lady Panthers was Senior, Jeanette Tate. She ran a career best of 26:44 to place 31st in her final meet. Scoring as the fourth Panther was Lori Souza. Her time of 31:03 was nearly six minutes faster than her first meet of the season. Holly Real also ran her career best of 33:26. This was an astonishing eleven minutes faster than her first meet of the season. The ladies were able to ratchet up a notch, despite not having our number two runner, to place 5th defeat-
ing both Moorcroft and Normative Services (NSI). The 2A Boys were the second race of the day. Although one experienced Senior returned, the other three freshmen teammates are new to the 5K distance. Leading the Panthers was Senior Cameron Thomas, placing 24th at 20:12. Teammate Cole Allguer was unable to compete, due to influenza. Aaron Kanatzar stepped it up to place 53rd at 24:16. This was nearly two minutes faster than last week! DJ Bohne pushed to stay by his teammate, finishing 55th at 24:34. This was 2.5 minutes faster than his Conference time and six minutes faster than his first meet of the season!
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In 2A scoring, the first four runners are scored, with the lowest points winning. Lee Slinger worked to run up with his classmates. He placed 56th with a 24:52. This was 2.5 minutes faster than last week and seven minutes faster than at the beginning of the season! The boys were able to hold their projected eighth place to edge out NSI. It was an accomplishment to field a team this season. We would like to thank all of our supporters who drove down to inspire our athletes to push to their potential. Appreciation goes to managers Austin Anderson, Tiffany Williams, and Caleb Bremer as well as Coach Jones. Awards night will be November 8th at 7:30pm in the High School Cafeteria.
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Sports Report Gillette Camels’ Head Coach Vic Wilkerson holds a 3-2 game advantage over the Indians’ Head Coach Brick Cegelski in the play-offs. Under Wilkerson, the Camels are 8-5 in the play-offs with two state titles. BRN Photo by Nathan Kobielusz
Gillette vs. Central:
These Coaches Are No Strangers By Ted Ripko - Basin Radio Sports The No. 3 Gillette Camels (6-3) open up the 2011 Wyoming High School State football playoffs at home against Cheyenne Central (5-4) on Friday at Camel Field at 7pm. These two teams met back on October 7th with the Indians grabbing a big lead early and holding off a furious second half rally by the Camels to win 41-33. This will be the fourth consecutive season these two teams have met in the playoffs, and Gillette has won two of those three meetings. Gillette lost to Central in the 2009 4A State Semifinals in Cheyenne 27-10, keeping Gillette from winning their third state title in four years. Central then went on to lose to Sheridan in the State Championship game in Laramie 40-15. Since Camels Head Coach Vic Wilkerson (60-25 career in Gillette) took over at the helm in Gillette in 2004 he has matched wits in the playoffs with Central’s Head Coach Brick Cegelski (76-75 Career at Central) five times with Wilkerson holding the edge 3 games to 2. These two Head Coaches first faced off in 2004 when the Indians shutout the Camels 21-0. Then in 2006 the Camels beat Central by the score of 24-17 as they would then go on to win their first state title under Coach Wilkerson. Two years later they would meet again as Gillette dispatched Central 30-0 on their way to their second and most recent state title under Wilkerson. Two years ago Central won in Cheyenne 27-10, and just last season the Camels earned the season sweep by advancing to the state semifinals for the sixth consecutive year by beating the Indians 38-21 at home.
Cheyenne Central’s Cegelski is in his sixteenth season as the Head Coach for the Indians. Cegelski is 11-13 in his career in the playoffs with the Indians, and he is 8-7 in the first round of the playoffs. Cegelski’s lone state title came in 2005 when these two teams didn’t meet in the playoffs. For Coach Wilkerson he is in his eighth season at the helm in Gillette and holds a career playoff record of 8-5 and an outstanding mark of 6-1 in the first round. The only time Gillette has not reached the State Semifinals under Coach Wilkerson was in his inaugural season with the Camels in 2004 when the Indians shutout Gillette 21-0. Gillette has won two state titles with Wilkerson in ’06 and ’08. It’s never easy to come to Gillette and beat the Camels, but this just might be the season for the Indians to pull another upset like they did earlier this season. Gillette had won 31 of their previous 33 home games coming into this season. However, they are just 3-2 at home this year with only one win coming against a team with a winning record, and that was Evanston in week one. Whichever coach can better prepare their team for this opening round match will come out on top. Will it be Coach Vic Wilkerson or Central’s Brick Cegelski? Tune in beginning at 6:30pm with the Shell Food Mart Pregame Show on Friday on your 1st choice for Camel football 97.3 KAML FM and online athttp://network1sports.com/station/kaml#menus to find out who has better prepared their team.
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Gillette Cross Country hosts a home meet
The Gillette College Cross Country Team will be hosting our home meet this Saturday, on the 29th. The women’s race will be ran at 9:00am and the men at 9:30am. This will be the team’s last meet before the National Championship races, and will also recognize the sophomore runners who will be racing at home for the last time. The women’s course is approximately 3800m, and the men’s course is approximately 6400m. It is a mixture of dirt, dirt road, grass, and a sandy downhill patch. It is a very spectator friendly course. For both the men’s and women’s race, they will be doing a score 3, run 5 set up. Unattached athletes will be allowed, and the race will be open to anyone else that wants to run. T-Shirts will be given to all athletes that enter. Squads from SD School of Mines and Black Hills State are expected to be competing, along with a GC Alumni Team. The course is at Cam-Plex Park in Gillette, the same location and course as last year, and also the same location as the Gillette High School course.
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Path Finding in the West
“A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.” - Dwight D. Eisenhower
By Jeff Morrison
Before the days of global positioning satellite, MapQuest, and on-board navigation computers, finding your way from place to place anywhere west of the Mississippi prior to the 20th Century could be a daunting task. Much of the western terrain beyond the horizon of the “beaten path” remained a deep mystery to most white settlers until the late 1800’s. A few remote locations were rarely explored even by Indians. Attempts at mapping the west began with Lewis and Clark and continued with each and every government-sanctioned excursion thereafter. The resulting maps were fairly accurate depictions of the route taken by the map’s creators; however, their depictions of the regions beyond became vague and distorted, primarily due to acquiring information from third-party sources such as other inaccurate maps, previous explorers and friendly Indians. It was not that the cartographers were trying to mislead anyone, they were working with the information they had. Rather than relying on inaccurate maps, most people travelling to places unknown either hired someone who had been there before to guide them or received instructions from those that had. This method could also leave a lot to be desired. Most of us know of people giving directions by the cow that always stands near the same gate, or the house that Fred Smith used to own but has not lived in for the last 25 years. Imagine you and your family are about to leave Fort Laramie for California by ox-drawn wagon and that’s the person telling you how to find your way there! Although there was no substitute for having a living breathing guide at your disposal, they usually charged for their services. Unless you could share the expense with 15 or more wagons travelling in the same direction, a guide was probably not an option. Hiring a guide was also a buyer-beware market as there were plenty of shysters posing as seasoned frontiersmen who knew as much about the wilderness as they did about the dark side of the moon. There are
even accounts of seasoned guides getting themselves and their charges lost on occasion. During the 1876 Indian campaign, the Seventh Cavalry and its accompanying supply train spent several days trying to find a way through the badlands on the Little Missouri River. Although they had hired several experienced scouts, both Indian and white, it turned out that few of them had spent any time in the badlands, and those that had been there before had not ever put any thought into how to get 40 heavily laden supply wagons through the steep, twisting ravines and canyons. Navigation by landmark was the tried and true method of the western frontier. A good pathfinder could explain exactly how to travel vast distances by describing the landmarks that could be seen along the way. This worked very well for the most part, but even that could be confusing. Landmarks- even famous landmarks- had a way of getting renamed from time to time. Indians, of course, had a name for everything; but the white settlers and travelers who journeyed into their lands rarely knew what they were, and so gave the landmarks their own names. For instance Paha Sapa became the Black Hills and Mateo Teepee was renamed Devil’s Tower. A few landmarks retained their Indian name, such as Inyan Kara, or a translation of an Indian name, such as the Big Horns. The fur trappers of the late 1700’s and early 1800’s had also given names to waterways, hills and mountains, and other geological features of the west. Most of the more prominent landmarks retained these names and were passed along to the next generation of travelers. Lesser known landmarks, or those named by French trappers, usually underwent another name change by later settlers. The Belle Fourche River is one such landmark. The name, which is French for “beautiful fork”, was actually given to two rivers – what we now call the Belle Fourche and the Redwater River. At some point the currently named
Belle Fourche was identified as the North Fork of the Cheyenne River but later returned to its French roots and once again became the Belle Fourche. Double naming and using the same name for multiple landmarks also seem to have been a popular theme in the West. Settlers heading west from Fort Laramie could take the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, the Mormon Trail or the Emigrant Road through central Wyoming – after all it was the same exact trail. We know the mountains the Sioux called Paha Sapa as the Black Hills, but in the 1800’s, both the Laramie Range and the treecovered foothills between Guernsey and Lusk were also named the Black Hills. Rawhide Butte, a familiar Campbell County landmark, is also the name given to a set of buttes north of Lusk. Pine Ridge, Horse Creek and Sheep Mountain can all be found in multiple areas of Wyoming; some even less than 60 miles apart from one of their respective duplicates. Confusing as all this may have been, most travelers of the nineteenth century had little reason to wander off the established trails. For those who deliberately forayed out into the unmarked plains, landmarks sometimes had to be created from scratch to tell one hill from another. Sheepherders would mark important locations by piling rocks on a nearby hill and creating a stone cairn tall enough to be seen on the skyline. Such markers are known as “sheepherder monuments” and quite a few have survived to this day, scattered here and there across the high plains. The soldiers stationed at Fort Saunders, just south of present day Laramie, created another useful landmark in the hills the defined the east side of the Laramie River basin. Apparently, they were concerned about getting disoriented once they were out of sight of the buildings and possibly wandering off into oblivion. To insure this did not happen, they arranged flat stones into an arrow pointing in the direction of the fort. As the Wild West gave way to the 20th century, the automobile became the
favored means of transportation. With it came a whole new breed of traveler, as unfamiliar with the west as the settlers who crossed the plains in wagons 50 – 60 years earlier. Since one dirt road looked pretty much like another, roadside markers were used to identify the route the motorist should take to keep from becoming hopelessly lost. Signs were also added to identify the road and distances to the next town. Roadmaps made their appearance with the first roadside filling station and handed out by a now extinct creature known as the gas station attendant. A few brave travelers would venture forth without using the roadmaps, which were generally given away for free. They preferred to find their way like their pioneering ancestors did – by asking the gas station attendant for directions. The station attendant would happily explain that down the road a few miles, they should turn near that house Fred Smith used to own, where a brown cow always stands by the gate… Leave You Mark on Campbell County...
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Transcontinental Railroad
October 19, 2011
By Mike Borda Getting from coast to coast today takes about 4 hours by plane. Imagine, however, that the journey took months, even years. In 1868, for goods to get across the country they needed to be shipped by stagecoach across much of the Midwest and Rocky Mountains. It was a perilous journey, with many dangers along the way. Equally perilous was the alternative, which consisted of sailing a ship around the tip of South America and back up. Often goods never arrived at their intended destination. However, that all changed on May 10, 1869. It was on this date that the famous “Golden Spike” was put in the ground at Promontory Summit, Utah and cross-country travel was forever changed. Although railroad lines were already well established in the eastern portion of the country, a transcontinental railroad was still very much in demand by both the professional world and the common people. Abraham Lincoln first undertook this project, passing the Pacific Railway Act of 1862 that would link the Union Pacific Railroad of the east and the Central Pacific Railroad of the west in a quest to combine their tracks. The plan called for the building or rails along already established trails in the west, mostly contained to California. The existing lines of the east ended in Omaha, Nebraska, making it this span that needed to be bridged. While the Union Pacific laid 1,087 miles of track to the Central Pacific’s 690, the terrain that the Central Pacific had to deal with was far worse. The mountain passes proved to be extremely dangerous, as they
needed to be blown out to create flat land the rails could ride on. This work was often done by foreign laborers, who would become famous for their exploitation. Irish and Chinese immigrants, along with local Mormons made up most of the workforce, along with former Civil War soldiers. The work was extremely dangerous, as TNT was frequently used on rock faces where workers were suspended on ropes. Even the basic work of laying the rails was not without its own pain. It was an extremely laborious project, given the complete lack of automation. Every rail and every spike were laid by hand. The work finally came to fruition in 1870. Although it was months after the famed “Golden Spike”, 1870 saw the first running of an actual locomotive on the track. The journey was timed at just over 83 hours, a far cry from the months it had taken previously. Nevertheless, while the achievement was indeed monumental, it was not without its costs. While the total death toll for workers is not known, historians have estimated that around 150 men gave their lives in this project. Today, only remnants remain of the Transcontinental Railroad. Many of the tracks are no longer in use, and the “Golden Spike” was even taken out in a 1942 ceremony so that the steel tracks could be used in the war effort. However, its legacy will always remain. This project truly united our states, and will forever be remembered as a great moment in the expansion of our country.
October 21, 2011
- At 8:25 am to 118 Pineview Drive for a hot electrical smell. Nothing found upon arrival of the incident. - At 10:50 am to the 600 block of Tyler Ave for a medical assist. - At 11:46 am to 300 Hillside Drive for a medical assist. - At 12:15 pm to 470 North Garner Lake for a fire alarm activation. Nothing found upon arrival of the incident. - At 1:12 pm to the area of 824 north Garner Lake Road for the report of a gas leak. The lawn sprinklers at the apartment complex were being blown out for the winter and a valve broke off the end of the pipe releasing the air. - At 2:52 pm to Sierra Circle for a medical assist. - At 9:58 PM to 209 Limestone Avenue (Intermountain Construction) for a fire alarm. Responding fire units were cancelled when it was learned that workers cleaning had accidentally set the fire alarm off. - At 10:00 PM to the 400 block of Prairieview Drive for a medical assist.
- At 4:26 PM to 900 West 8th Street (Pioneer Manor) for a fire alarm. Responding fire units were cancelled when it was learned workers were working on the system.
October 22, 2011
- At 12:29 AM to 900 West 8th Street (Pioneer Manor) for a fire alarm. Responding fire units were cancelled when it was learned a resident had pulled a fire alarm pull station and there was no fire. - At 5:54 AM to 900 West 8thStreet (Pioneer Manor) for a fire alarm that later turned out to be a false alarm. - At 6:59 AM to Oil Dr. for a report of a natural gas smell. Crews were unable to find the source of the smell; monitors used also never detected any natural gas. It is possible a bottle of mercaptan (natural gas odorant) of mishandled. - At 5:51 PM to the Campbell Co. Detention Center for an EMS assist. - At 9:22 PM to 2404 Foothills Blvd. for an automatic fire alarm, it was determined to be a false alarm. Occupants heard several juveniles running through the hallways prior to several pull station activations. The alarms were reset. - At 10:38 PM to Spirit Hall Ice Arena for an EMS assist.
October 20, 2011
- At 8:00 PM to 3201 Echeta Rd. lot #117 for a reported gas leak. Upon arrival the occupants of the residence had shut off the natural gas at the meter and naturally ventilated the residence. We monitored the atmosphere inside the residence and did not get any elevated readings. Source Gas was contacted and they arrived on scene to determine where the leak had occurred.
October 24, 2011
- At 7:59 a.m. CCFD responded to 5 Cherokee Circle for a smoke smell in the residence. Upon arrival it was determined that the gas fireplace was not properly installed which caused plywood
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sheeting near it to heat up and smolder. The fireplace was shut down and taken out of service until it could be reinstalled properly. - At 3:35 p.m. to Prairieview Drive for an EMS assist. - At 6:19 p.m. to Boxelder Road for an EMS assist. - At 3:11 a.m. to 2501 Dogwood Avenue for an automatic fire alarm. CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival was advised that a fire was burning in a 2nd story apartment. Firefighters entered the apartment and found a fire in a bedroom and extinguished it. The building was ventilated of smoke and the fire was investigated. The cause of it was determined to be a candle that lit curtains hanging above it on fire. - At 6:31 a.m. to Rodgers Drive for an EMS assist. - At 8:43 AM to North Highway 14 16 near the foothills Kum N Go for spilled 5 gallon bucket of oil in the roadway, Crews applied floor dry. - At 9:28 AM to W. Warlow Dr. for an EMS assist. - At 7:10 PM to the Campbell Co. Library for an automatic fire alarm. Prior to arrival we were advised the alarm was set off by theatrical smoke. - At 8:41 PM to Cimarron Dr. Park for an EMS assist.
October 25, 2011
- At 16:52 to 2150 S. Douglas HWY for an EMS assist.
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Pets Welsh Corgi Puppies. 3 females, and two males. 682-2598
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5th wheel camper for sale. Call Skip (307) 680-0073
Boat for Sale with trailer. Needs work. Call 1961 Aristrocrat Camper $600. Call 307670-8980 for info. 299-4662
2003 Chevy Monte Carlo SS (White) with 137,000 mi; $6500. Call 307 - 689 – 0966 1983 Ventura (Chevy) for sale. WORKING WET BAR. Closet, fold down rear seat bed, caption swivel chairs. Great shape. Needs carburetor adjustment. Newly rebuilt Transmission, 400 Turbo. $4,000.00. Call 307-670-2037. 2004 Yukon Denali XL,6.0 Motor, Loaded $14,000 OBO 660-9351 1986 Toyota Tercel 4x4. $1050.00. Call 307-299-5918
Sporting Goods Like new Horizon Elliptical. $300 obo. Call 299-7058 for more info.
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Seeking a new member for out team! Looking for a public water system operator for sampling, monitoring and maintenance of water systems. Must be able to obtain a level 1 water license within one year. Will train highly motivated individual. Clean driving record, drug testing and background check. Wages are DOE. E-mail resume to therese@waterguywyoming.com or fax to 303-686-4044.
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