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Well that dream has become a reality - not once, but twice.

Glenn Woods will be syndicated on KBFS 1450 AM in Belle Fourche and KYDT 103.1 FM in Sundance. Listeners from as far as east of Rapid City and west to Worland along with those in North Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska will be able to hear his Bold Republic radio broadcast.

In an exclusive interview with the Campbell County Observer, he talked about some of the events in his life that led to this second attempt at achieving his dream.

Glenn is a published author, a former standup comedian, and was on his way to achieving his dream of a nationally syndicated radio talk show when, a year after his mother’s death, his father started showing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Glenn put his dream on hold to take care of his father.

Glenn moved to Gillette to get back into the radio business and plans on staying here because of the loyalty of people that he has met here.

He believes that Gillette is the perfect place to launch a nationally syndicated radio talk show which he wants to be, “a national conversation in one place.” Gillette has a lower cost of doing business

than places like New York City and other broadcasting hubs. Glenn feels that Gillette is, “the perfect place to be the Voice of Energy from the Energy Capital of the Nation.”

His program, Bold Republic, will be a politically orientated talk show. When asked, “why politics?” he replied, “I hate politics. However, we have to deal with it. It is a fight I have to be in.” Referring to the way government is intruding in the lives of ordinary people, he stated “My message is simple. My life is mine. It is none of government’s business what I do. It is their responsibility to protect my right to that.”

Glenn was asked if there were any other radio stations on the horizon that would broadcast his program. Other than Buzz Talk 99.1 KLSX, which will be going on the air in Gillette in the near future, he said “Yes, but I can’t go into details yet.”

Glenn has a loyal following of fans that listen to, or watch his program from his website http://boldrepublic. com. When asked about this, he said that “it is the difference between being having a show people want to listen to, and those that are just on the air. People come to the website to catch up on what they missed during the day.”

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The Gillette Camels tennis team played host to Cody on Friday, 20, and Powell on Saturday, 21.

Care to Cure Huntington’s Disease Color Run Submitted by Campbell County Memorial Hospital On September 7, Pioneer Manor staff and residents attended the Color to Cure Huntington’s Disease 5K Color Run/Walk.

Activity Aides Marla Russell and Diana Steinlicht brought and assisted the residents who have Huntington’s Disease while they participated in the 5K, and enjoyed soaking themselves in a rainbow color, and another resident attended just to participate in the cause. Pioneer Manor resident family members also participated, with one family member traveling from Vermillion, South Dakota to attend.

The Gillette group Care to Cure HD announced the residents as VIP attendees as they crossed the finish line.

“The look on our residents’ faces when they crossed the finish line was worth the effort and work it took. Our residents had a blast and can’t wait for the next walk,” said Diana.

About 300 people attended the event, and there were 60 volunteers. Care to Cure HD—Wyoming’s goal is to educate, spread

awareness, and raise money to donate to research for Huntington ’s disease, with the hopes of finding a cure for the disease. You can

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Community Garden Touches Senses of Pioneer Manor Residents Submitted by Campbell County Memorial Hospital hroughout the summer, Pioneer Manor residents participated in growing a variety of plants in a community garden facilitated by Dr. Bernadette Meade.

Items residents grew included beans, eggplant, tomatoes and zucchini.

Recently, residents harvested the zucchini, made bread and even were left with 79 bags of grated zucchini afterward! Pioneer Manor staff, residents and family served as official taste testers for the zucchini bread.

Activity Aide Marla Russell said the experience of harvesting the zucchini and making the bread engaged resident’s five senses and even awakened memories.

“For example, as the residents held the zucchini to clean, peel and grate, it awak-

ened the sense of touch. As they read the recipe and measured the ingredients for homemade zucchini bread, they enhanced their cognition working as a team,” Marla said. “They shared memories of the past about baking and gardening.” Marla also mentioned that for one resident, it was the opportunity to make a new memory, as she had never baked before.

Pioneer Manor Administrator mentioned that residents will soon be harvesting tomatoes and are thinking of making a salsa, tomato bisque or even a sauce with the bounty.

Staff and residents at the Manor would also like to thank Dr. Meade for bringing the community garden idea to life for the residents. It sure has been a delight.

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By Glenn Woods Think of it, a contest for a good cause, and you don’t even have to get out of bed to enter.

My kind of contest.

This Saturday, September 28th, at the Camplex Central Pavilion you can show up wearing your PJ’s, or whatever else you wear to bed, and even bring your bed if you can race with it. Notice I said, “whatever you wear to bed.” This does not include your birthday suit. And I better include underwear in that, just to be safe.

In other words, dress up in you PJ’s, your robes, your curlers, bring your teddy bear, BRING A BED TO RACE and extra points to anyone who shows up with an actually bed jacked up on mud tires.

The race is on to raise money for little Kaid Frye, a 1 year old boy that needs a liver transplant and some helping hands.

But, if you don’t want to race, not to worry, there are plenty of fun ways to help raise money for little Kaid: Live music begins at 4pm and goes until 10pm.

“Fun on the Go’ is from 4pm until 8pm.

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Don’t worry about lunch or dinner. Hotdogs and Soda on tap They will have a Calcutta at 5:30pm The bed race begins at 6pm. The bed race begins at 6pm? Wait. That means you race then go to bed. Sure, why not? Sounds like a good plan to me.

Enter your team or enter yourself by calling Phil Stahla at 307-660-4393. Or you can E-mail EastSide@Wyinet. com Special thanks have to be given to the folks at East Side RV. They came up with this idea, showing once again that it is fun loving people like them that keep us laughing as we help our neighbors in need.

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Girl Scouts Welcome New Community Development Manager hough membership in the Girl Scouts has declined in Crook County recently, particularly in Sundance and Hulett, the organization’s newest employee plans to reverse that trend. A former Girl Scout herself, Laura Sundstrom of Rozet is the new Community Development Manager for the Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming at the Gillette Service Unit.

“Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout – it has been a huge part of my life. I started as a Brownie in second grade and was a Girl Scout throughout high school, earning my Gold Award – the Girl Scout equivalent of the Boy Scouts’ Eagle Award – in my senior year,” she says.

“What I received from Girl Scouts more than anything else was a sense of teamwork, working in my community, helping others and confidence. Girl Scouts helped me boost my self confidence in social situations, to be strong, to work as a team, to help others, to have fun and to give back to society.”

In her new role, Sundstrom will manage the membership and programming for the Girls Scouts in Northeastern Wyoming and Southeastern Montana.

She will be a resource for local troop leaders, girls and volunteers and work with community organizations, schools, churches and civic groups to build collaborative relationships that will benefit local Girl Scouts.

“I love my job and believe in the Girl Scout mission.

To be selected for this position by an organization that I’ve loved since I was a little

girl is an extreme honor,” she says.

Girls Scouts is open to girls from kindergarten age through to twelfth grade and follows a mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Sundstrom believes that the Girl Scout movement is an important part of a community and has benefits for its young members that remain with them throughout their lives.

“As a former business owner and a deputy coroner, I truly believe my experiences as a Girl Scout helped shape the woman I am today,” she explains. “I want our daughters to experience the same.”

Offering much more than just cookies, the Girl Scouts organization grants its members a wide variety of opportunities, from camping and spending time in the outdoors to service projects in aid of their community and earning badges for skills such as first aid. Girls may also apply for destinations trips, in which they visit and host other members from across the country and around the world.

A century after its birth, the organization is still dedicated to empowering girls and teaching them values such as honesty, courage, compassion, leadership and sisterhood.

“I feel very fortunate to work for an organization where girls come together to help others in their community. I also cannot say enough about the outstanding volunteers that dedicate the time to lead our girls,” said Sundstrom. “My council, Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming, has an in-

credible team. After spending time at headquarters training getting to know everyone from our CEO to our office manager, it’s obvious it isn’t just a job, it’s a mission we all truly believe in.

I absolutely love the work I do.”

Girl Scouts are divided by school grade level, starting out in the first grade as Daisies and then progressing to Brownies the next year, Juniors in grade four, Cadettes in grade six, Seniors in grade nine and Ambassadors in the eleventh grade. Annual membership is $15.

Moms, dads, grandparents and neighbors are also welcome to sign up to the Girl Scouts. To establish a troop locally, the organization will need the help of volunteers willing to dedicate their time to leading the girls in their many activities.

“Girl Scouts needs leaders, co-leaders and volunteers. There’s no requirement that troop leaders have daughters in scouting, or that leaders have been Girls Scouts – fathers can volunteer, too!” says Sundstrom. “A troop can be started if there are two adults who have been screened and trained and I can train the leaders locally.”

Becoming a Girl Scout volunteer is rewarding in itself, she says. In addition to helping the girls develop leadership skills and selfesteem, a volunteer has access to training sessions and workshops to improve their own confidence and skills.

“You will meet people, make friendships and share in meaningful projects in your community,”

she adds.

“The troop leader decides how often and when to meet. Some leaders use churches, book stores, schools and so on to hold meetings and troops can meet weekly, bimonthly or monthly, after school in the evenings or on weekends.”

The Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming organization serves as an information resource for its volunteers, providing training for all new leaders to help them understand the philosophy, policies and procedures of the Girl Scouts. Online and traditional training are both available.

“I hope to see more girls and volunteers in this community get involved with Girl Scouts,” Sundstrom concludes. “Once I have leaders and co-leaders I can get them trained and help them get their troop going.”

To volunteer or find out more, call her on 1-800736-5243 ext. 2301 or email her at laura@gsmw. org

ing with the Wyoming Business Alliance/Wyoming Heritage Foundation to host this year’s forum. In addition to Mr. McCullough confirmed speakers include Herb Meyer who served as Vice Chairman of the CIA’s National Intelligence Council; Kevin Parker, Columbine survivor and Washington State Representative; Colin Marshall, President and CEO of Cloud Peak Energy, which is one of the largest U.S. coal producers; Dave McSpadden, an author and national hospitality and real estate entrepreneur; and numerous Wyoming business leaders who will present their success stories.

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For the second time Governor Matt Mead will host a business forum to highlight successful Wyoming businesses and bring together leaders to discuss job creation and expanding the economy. One feature of the forum will be historian and Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough.

“Two years ago national and international leaders from industry came to Wyoming and emphasized the importance of high quality education. That insight from CEOs of multinational companies is something I value and education remains a focus of mine,” Governor Mead said. “This year we will again have speakers who can put our efforts in Wyoming in a global perspective.”

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UW to Join Regional Health Research Partnership

he University of Wyoming is partnering with 12 other universities across seven states in the Mountain West to put clinical research into practice to address regional health concerns including access to care, cancer, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular and infectious diseases.

A five-year, $20.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced this week will create a research network called the Clinical and Translational Research Infrastructure Network (CTR-IN). Member institutions will share resources and expertise to support the development of bench-to-bedside research through a series of individual pilot grants.

“This is fantastic. It builds capacity in an important area of research at a depth that would be difficult for any one member of the network to do alone,” says Joe Steiner, dean of UW’s College of Health Sciences.

“It provides access to competitive funding for a number of our faculty and expertise in developing research projects that can compete nationally. I am looking forward to continuing our work together.”

In addition to UW, the partner universities are the University of Nevada-Las Vegas; University of Nevada-Reno; University of Alaska-Anchorage; University of AlaskaFairbanks; University of Hawaii-Manoa; Boise State University; Idaho State University; University of Idaho; Montana State University; University of Montana; University of New Mexico; and New Mexico State University.

“This grant will be a game-changer for Nevada and the entire region,” says program director Dr. Robert D. Langer, who holds faculty appointments at UNLV’s School of Allied Health Sciences and the University of Nevada School of Medicine. ”We will now have the means to address the unique health needs of people in the Mountain West, which covers one-third of the U.S. and faces tremendous health care delivery challenges,” Langer says. “While we’ve been successful in building basic science research, until now we’ve had a

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tough time building traction for research that can help everyday people. This grant will help us change that.”

Partner institutions will share resources and expertise to centralize services for researchers. This will improve research capacity at the institutional level and increase the likelihood for future independent NIHfunded research studies. Services/resources include: --Pilot grants of one to two years per award for clinical and translational research.

--A virtual clinical translational science center hosted at UNLV and tailored to the needs of the 13 partner institutions.

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--Annual meetings focused on themes drawn from the health issues of the region.

Though most CTR-IN universities have successful programs in basic science, they lack capacity in clinical or bench-tobedside research -- what the NIH refers to as translational research -- and have limited resources to support faculty conducting this type of work. Only three partner institutions have medical schools.

Grant funding comes from the NIH Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program. IDeA grants are intended to enhance the caliber of scientific faculty at research institutions in historically underfunded IDeA-eligible states, thereby attracting more promising faculty and students. The CTR-IN will further this goal among the 13 partnering universities.

Steiner says the project will complement work that is already being done through a five-year, $16.9 million grant awarded to UW in 2009 by NIH for the Wyoming IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program. That program focuses on diseases that are among the leading causes of death and high health care costs in the United States, and that are significant health issues in Wyoming.

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2nd Avenue from Beech Street heading west approximately 150’ will be closed from Tuesday, September 24th through Saturday, September 28th. This closure is for the installation of storm sewer in 2nd Avenue, and is part of the 2012 Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Program - which is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.

3rd Avenue

3rd Avenue from Beech Street heading west approximately 150’ will be closed Thursday, September 26th through Tuesday, October 1st. This closure is for the installation of water main in 3rd Avenue, and is part of the 2012 Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Program - which is funded by the Optional 1% Sales Tax.

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The westbound lane of Boxelder Road from the Boxelder Road/Cliff Davis Drive intersection to approximately 150’ east will be closed from Monday, September 23rd through Saturday, September 28th. This lane closure is to allow crews to mill and overlay a new surface on Cliff Davis Drive.

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More than 350 geoscience students from across the nation will meet with representatives from 24 petroleum companies during the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous (RMR) Job Fair. The 12th annual event is Sept. 27-30 at the University of Wyoming Conference Center and Hilton Garden Inn. The four-day event includes a vendor expo; on-site job interviews; receptions; short courses; student poster presentations that include cash prizes; and field trips, including an Anadarko rig tour and

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Campbell Co. Fire Dept.

September 19, 2013

- At 12:39 a.m. to the 6600 Tassel Avenue for a reported fire inside a residential structure. All occupants of the house were able to safely get out of the house while the neighbors called 911 to notify authorities.

CCFD was able to quickly extinguish the fire that was located in the kitchen area of the home. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The estimated damage to the structure was around $40,000.

- At 6:09 a.m. to the intersection of Gillette Avenue and 4th Street for a two vehicle accident with injuries.

- At 10:31 a.m. for an EMS assist on Bitter Creek Road.

- At 3:31 a.m. to Washington Street for an EMS assist.

- At 5:42 p.m. to 112 Fox Lane for a natural gas smell inside a residence. Upon arrival CCFD monitored the atmosphere inside the home and did not detect any natural gas presence.

The scene was turned over to SourceGas for further investigation.

- At 8:55 p.m. to North HWY 59 for an EMS assist.

- At 11:26 p.m. to Heart X Avenue for an EMS assist.

September 20, 2013

- At 1:28 p.m. to Tabiano Drive for an EMS assist.

- At 2:48 PM to Jayhawker St. for an EMS assist.

- At 4:58 PM to the 400 block of Kendrick Ave. for a vehicle accident.

- At 8:01 p.m. to the area of the skate park on South Highway 59 for a unknown type fire in the park. It was found to be a discarded couch that was on fire and fire crews quickly extinguished it. It was unknown how the couch caught on fire and there were no wit-

nesses to the event. There was no damage to the skate park from the fire.

September 21, 2013

- At 8:31 am to #7 Bluebird for an unknown fire, upon arrival it was determined to be a controlled burn that was not called into the Sheriff’s Department.

- At 9:08 am to Country Club Rd. for an EMS assist.

- At 10:05 am to 5 Gold Buckle for an automatic fire alarm, upon arrival it was determined to be burnt food, all other units were cancelled.

- At 3:07 pm to Elm Ct. for an EMS assist.

- At 4:52 pm to 401 S. Douglas Highway (Loaf n Jug) for an burnt electrical type smell. An exhaustive investigation crews could not find the cause, the manger was going to contact an electrician.

- 8:10 pm to Skate Park on South Douglas Highway for a couch that was on fire, bystanders assisted PD with extinguishing the couch prior to our arrival.

The cause is under investigation - At 11:43 pm to E. Sunset for an EMS assist.

September 22, 2013

- At 3:53 PM to the 700 block of West 6th Street for a medical assist.

- At 3:56 PM to Southern Drive (between Highway 50 and Enzi Drive) for an one vehicle rollover accident.

The vehicle came to rest on its roof at the north side of the roadway. The driver had no serious injuries.

- At 5:02 PM to North Garner Lake Road for a grass fire. Firefighters extinguished the two acre grass fire burning along the railroad tracks. The fire was started by a passing train.

- At 5:37 PM to 512 High-

way 50 for a smoke report.

Firefighters found a control burn that had not been called in.

- At 7:47 PM to East Shoshone Avenue for a medical assist.

- At 8:22 PM to Bishop Road for a medical assist.

September 23, 2013

- At 8:20 am to mile marker 129 on Interstate 90 for a vehicle rollover, no injuries or fluids leaking.

- At 8:40 am to Hannum Rd. for an EMS assist.

- At 9:00 am to 905 N. Gurley Ave. (YES House) for a fire alarm activation, flow alarm. We were unable to find any faults with system as it was reset to systems normal and no sprinkler heads had activated.

- At 5:09 pm to Mohan Rd. for a 2” cut natural gas line, crews entered and clamped the line, the scene was turned over to Source Gas. - At 5:56 pm to East 10th St. for an EMS assist.

- At 6:21 pm to Gold Rd. and Highway 14 16 for a two vehicle accident, no injury with no fluids leaking.

- At 6:46 pm to Four J and 2nd St. for a two vehicle accident with injuries and leaking anti freeze. The patients were transported to CCMH ED. - At 8:17 pm to Haida Lane for a reported possible structure fire, upon arrival it was determined to be a resident one street to the south who had his smoker going. All units cleared and returned.

- At 10:13 pm to N. Highway 14 16 for an EMS assist.

September 24, 2013

- At 3:06 p.m. to Echeta Road for an EMS assist.

- At 5:48 p.m. to Lakeway Road for an EMS assist.

What’s Going On? Friday, September 27, 2013

-AA Midday Serenity Group 12pm -AA Out to Lunch Bunch Group 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 5:30pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -AA Hopefuls Group 8pm -AA Last Call Group 10pm -Little Tikes at the AVA Community Center 10 a.m.

-Uncorked! Featuring Nancy Brown at the AVA Community Center 7pm – 9pm -Rebel Raised at Jakes Tavern

Saturday, September 28, 2013

- Farmers Market at the Gillette College Tech Center 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

-1st Annual Music Festival and Bed Race at the Cam-Plex Central Pavilion 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

-VanGogh Dutch Caramel Latte Night at the AVA Community Center 6pm – 8pm -Kiwanis Hunters Feed at the CamPlex Energy Hall 6pm – 10pm -Teen Dungeons and Dragons at C.C. Public Library 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

-Wii Play at C.C. Public Library 1 p.m.

-Teen Open Pay Gaming at C.C. Public Library 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

-Rebel Raised at Jakes Tavern

Sunday, September 29, 2013

-AA Morning Spiritual Group 10:15 a.m.

-One on One Computer Classes at C.C. Public Library

Monday, September 30, 2013

-AA Midday Serenity Group 12pm -AA Out to Lunch Bunch Group 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 5:30pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -AA Hopefuls Group 8pm -AVA Community Center Featuring Sandi Aberle for the Month -Photography Invitational at the AVA Community Center -Wright Annual Chili Feed at The Wright Town Hall 5:30 p.m.

-Teen Dungeons and Dragons at C.C. Public Library 4p.m. – 6 p.m.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

-AA Midday Serenity Group 12pm -AA Out to Lunch Bunch Group 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 5:30pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -AA Hopefuls Group 8pm -Pottery Planet at the AVA Community Center 4pm – 5pm -Kids Storytime at C.C. Library 10:30 -Teen Club Card at C.C. Library 4 p.m.

COMMUNITY -Adult Amine Club (Age 18+) at C.C. Library 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

-AA Midday Serenity Group 12pm -AA Out to Lunch Bunch Group 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 5:30pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -AA Hopefuls Group 8pm -Science Demo - Doktor Kaboom!

Cam-Plex Heritage Center 6:30 p.m.

-WBL Story time at C.C. Library 11 a.m.

-Kids Story time at C.C. Library 10:30 -Super Sculptor Series at the AVA Community Center 4:00pm – 5:30pm -Open Art Night at the AVA Community Center 7 p.m.

-NACA National Corriente Convention at Cam-Plex East Pavilion 9 a.m.

-Gillette Challenger League Games (Special Needs Children Games) at Cam-Plex Central Pavilion 6pm

Thursday, October 3, 2013

-AA Midday Serenity Group 12pm -AA Out to Lunch Bunch Group 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 5:30pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -AA Hopefuls Group 8pm -Doodler’s Kid Club at the AVA Community Center 4 p.m.

-One on One Computer Classes at C.C. Public Library -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.

-NACA National Corriente Convention at Cam-Plex East Pavilion 9 a.m.

Friday, October 4, 2013

-AA Midday Serenity Group 12pm -AA Out to Lunch Bunch Group 12pm -AA Happy Hour Group 5:30pm -AA Grupo Nuevo Milenio 6:45pm -AA Hopefuls Group 8pm -AA Last Call Group 10pm -Little Tikes at the AVA Community Center 10 a.m.

-NACA National Corriente Convention at Cam-Plex East Pavilion 9 a.m.

-Lazy L Band at Jakes Tavern

Public Library 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

-Watercolor on Claybord at the AVA Community Center 1pm – 5pm -Van Gogh Kiddos at the AVA Community Center 10:00am – 11:30am -NACA National Corriente Convention at Cam-Plex East Pavilion 9 a.m.

-Coal Miner’s Daughters Roller Derby Bout at Cam-Plex Central Pavilion 6 p.m.

-Quilt Show-NE Wyoming at CamPlex Energy Hall 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

-Lazy L Band at Jakes Tavern

Sunday, October 6, 2013

-Quilt Show-NE Wyoming at CamPlex Energy Hall 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

-WBA meeting at Jakes Tavern 1 p.m.

-AA Morning Spiritual Group 10:15 a.m.

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-Joint Minerals, Business, and Economic Development Interim Committee in Cheyenne Capitol Building Room302 8:00 a.m.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

-Campbell County Joint Powers Fire Board | Special Meeting Fire Department’s Community Room, Station 1 5:30 p.m.

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Monday, September 30, 2013

-City Council Work Session City Hall 2nd Floor Community Room 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

-Board Briefing in Commish Conference Room 8 a.m.

-Commissioners Meeting in Chambers 9 a.m.

-Mayor’s Art Council Meeting at City Hall - 3rd Floor Conference Room 5 p.m.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Joint Powers Lodging Tax Board at George Amos Memorial Building 2 p.m.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

- Farmers Market at the Gillette College Tech Center 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

-Teen Dungeons and Dragons at C.C. Public Library 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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Biker Group Helping Abused Youngsters Feel Safe Again Submitted by Claire Bessette - The Day dozen bikers, several with scruffy beards and all clad in black leather adorned with patches, pins and chains, turned heads two weeks ago as they entered Danielson Superior Courthouse.

A large oval patch on the back of their vests depicted a closed fist encircled by a motorcycle chain. A smaller front patch has a skull and crossbones.

Judicial marshals greeted the bikers with smiles.

“I know why you’re here,” a marshal said, with a supportive thumbs up.

The bikers removed their vests, went through metal detectors and re-vested to enter the courtroom.

The large patch reads: “Bikers Against Child Abuse,” the letters “BACA” on the fist.

The bottom patch says “No Child Deserves to Live in Fear.” The writing under the skull and crossbones warns: “The Surgeon General has determined it is hazardous to mess with a BACA child.”

On this day, the bikers attended court to hear the latest proceedings in two child sexual abuse cases. The bikers have pledged to protect and support the victims, now ages 6 and 14, whose families have enlisted BACA to help their children feel safe again.

BACA members don’t like to use their full names. Each member has a kid-friendly “road name” - displayed on a patch - taken from cartoons, fairy tales or children’s books.

A licensed clinical social worker, John Paul “Chief” Lilly, founded BACA in Utah in 1995. Chapters have spread throughout the world.

The Connecticut chapter was launched in 2005 and now has 15 active members - 13 full-fledged “patch” members and two prospective members in their one-year provisional periods. All must be motorcycle riders and must meet the group’s stringent commitments, said chapter President “Happy” Dodson, 59, of Norwich.

Interested people agree to be fingerprinted and go through an FBI background

“Shaggy” Pettigrew, 54, of Plainfield is the primary contact for a 6-year-old girl who had been abused since she was 6 months old. Pettigrew accompanied the child to a school father-daughter dance. BACA paid the portion of the cost for psychological counseling not covered by insurance.

When BACA members first gave her the vest two years ago, she wore it for three days and wouldn’t take it off, the girl’s mother told Dodson.

BACA members do not discuss specific court cases. On Sept. 6, a dozen members were in Danielson Superior Court for the case of Robert H. Hardy Jr., who is awaiting sentencing on charges of risk of injury to a child and violation of a protective order.

His next court date is Oct. 4. He has been on the docket 27 times, court records say.

“I understand there’s the Constitution and everybody has rights, but there should be a way to speed things up,” said BACA member “Mr. Bill” Matterfis, 68 of Higganum.

At last week’s BACA monthly meeting closed to outsiders - Dodson read a letter he received from the mother of a 7-year-old BACA girl in Derby.

‘I’m not afraid anymore’ “They honored my daughter with a vest and a patch on the back that states ‘Empowered. I will not live in fear,’” a portion of the letter said. “Gathered around her, each one said to her, ‘We will always be there for you. You are now part of our family.’ As Mr. Bill handed her a beautiful teddy bear, her face lit up and she whispered to me, ‘I’m not afraid anymore.’ BACA is and will be in our hearts and lives forever. Through our darkest hours they gave us hope, peace and faith. They are truly our heroes. All my love to you always.”

Dodson teared up reading it.

The mother and stepfather of another girl allegedly sexually assaulted by an adult relative contacted BACA. Her stepfather is a former BACA member who had to drop out because of time commitments. The Day does not identify victims of sexual assault and is not identifying the parents in order to protect the identity of the victim.

“They met with our daughter, and told her they’re here for her,” the stepfather said.

“They come to court dates with us. I think it has helped.”

BACA members sat with the parents during recent court appearances, a few members accompanying them into the lobby at times to assure they did not run into the defendant, who is free on bond.

The girl’s stepfather wore a BACA T-shirt in court with the saying: “Riding Through Hell for our Kids.”

Robert J. Labrecque of Canterbury has been charged with first-degree sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a child-illegal sexual contact. His case was continued to Nov. 1 as court officials are awaiting DNA lab results.

BACA members offered varying reasons for making a strong commitment to protect abused children. Dodson, who works at Pfizer Inc. in Groton, joined nine years ago and has been president for five years. He met a former BACA president on another bike run to raise awareness against child abuse.

“Taking care of kids, keeping them safe,” he said of why he joined. “I have three boys.”

His son, “Scooter” Dodson, 27, of Norwich, joined seven years ago.

Several Connecticut chapter members said they joined because they’ve been there.

Roadrunner, 29, grew up in Florida with

check. If that turns out OK, with no domestic violence, sexual abuse charges or other red flags, the person is assigned a sponsor and starts a one-year trial period. The chapter’s executive board must approve full members unanimously after that period.

“Sometimes, you say, ‘full FBI check’ to someone and you never see them again,” Dodson said.

Some are attracted to the leather jackets, motorcycles and patches, but BACA members stress that this is a serious group with a cause.

‘You’re here for the kids’ “You’re here for the kids. It’s not to get you a date, a patch or to be part of a club,” three-year member “Roadrunner” of Moosup said. He asked that his full name not be used.

Dodson said BACA never initiates contact with families. He admitted it’s difficult to sit for an entire day of court proceedings, hearing other abuse cases, and not becoming involved. When a family contacts BACA, leaders meet with the parents or guardians to verify the situation.

“We’re not looking to be a babysitter or to become fodder for a divorce,” he said. “We have interview forms that describe what we do and if they want to use our services, we give guidelines.”

Then comes the ride, a dramatic event for the child, with a dozen or more motorcycles roaring to the child’s home. Most BACA members form a security perimeter around the house or yard as two members meet the child, bringing a teddy bear and the child’s own BACA vest with a road name. Two members are assigned as the child’s liaison to contact anytime, day or night, if the child feels afraid or the family is concerned that the suspect might be in the area.

“We tell them we are here for you,” said Dodson, who has served as a child liaison in two cases. “The objective is for the child to get comfortable around us.”

The level of contact varies depending on what the families and children want, members said.

Low Income Assistance Apps Available Additional Information on the City of Gillette’s Senior Citizen/Disability Rate Program

The City of Gillette’s Customer Service Division announces Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) applications are now available.

Applications for LIEAP are now available at the front counter of Customer Service in City Hall.

The applications can also be downloaded at: https://sites.google.com/a/wyo.gov/ dfsweb/economic-assistance/lieap.

Customers can also call 1-800-2464221. Applications will be accepted beginning October 1, 2013. The deadline for receipt of applications is February 28th, 2014.

LIEAP - Low Income Energy Assistance and Weatherization Assistance (WAP) is a federally funded program administered by an agent of the State of Wyoming.

LIEAP funds can be used to pay for the primary heat source for income qualified applicants. Weatherization Assistance is provided at no cost and is intended to help reduce energy costs. Weatherization applicants must qualify for LIEAP to be eligible.

To learn more about LIEAP or Weatherization Assistance contact the LIEAP office at 1-800-246-4221or LIEAPinfo@TheAlignTeam.org Senior Citizen/Disability Rate Program The City Clerk oversees a program to assist Senior Citizens and the Disabled with their City utility bill. Stop by the City Clerk’s office in City Hall (201 E. 5th Street) ordownload an application from the City Clerk’s web page. For more information about this program, contact the City Clerk’s office at (307) 686-5210.

‘Generational Equity Tour’ Plans Stop at UW

While Washington policymakers continue to battle over the federal budget, members of the millennial generation will come together Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the University of Wyoming to hear a presentation by former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson to learn about the nation’s growing debt and how to pressure leaders for solutions.

The event is part of a five-week, crosscountry “Generational Equity Tour” organized by The Can Kicks Back (TCKB), a nonpartisan campaign led by young people that advocates for a fiscally sustainable and generationally equitable federal budget. With more than 100 chapters in 38 states, TCKB aims to mobilize young people to send their messages to Washington.

“This tour will help young Americans realize that they have to take part, or they’re going to get taken apart,” says Simpson, a former co-chair of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, and TCKB adviser. “I am so pleased to join the Generational Equity Tour because there could not be a more important time to engage young people on the issue of our dramatically growing national debt.”

TCKB will be set up inside the Wyoming Union Oct. 1 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to engage with students. Simpson’s keynote presentation takes place at 6 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom. Also planned that evening is a panel discussion by Anne Alexander, UW’s director of international programs, and Political Science Professor Andrew Garner. Wyoming Public Radio News Director Bob Beck will serve as moderator.

The Generational Equity Tour follows the release of a new TCKB report that shows

the true size of the national debt, including future unfunded obligations, exceeds $200 trillion. The tour is building support for a bipartisan piece of legislation, the INFORM Act, which would require the government to annually disclose this information.

The event at UW is sponsored by the College of Business, the Department of Economics and Finance, and the Outreach School.

Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson will speak about the growing national debt at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the University of Wyoming.

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five step-siblings and one biological sister.

“My father was very physically abusive,” he said. “He was a heavy drinker and he wanted me to be tough. He beat the piss out of me. He said I would grow up to be a wimp.”

Roadrunner moved to Connecticut at age 13 to live with a cousin. He didn’t speak to his father again until he was 19. Months later, his father died of cancer. Roadrunner said he and all his siblings were “in and out of trouble” since childhood.

“This is what I want to prevent,” Roadrunner said. “It’s what really got to me.”

He said he is still shy and standoffish feelings he said allow him relate to what BACA’s young children are going through.

Roadrunner is the sponsor for “Pooh Bear” Muttart, 33, of Plainfield, who joined in April and doesn’t yet have the big patch on his back. Muttart works at Kellogg Marine in Old Lyme. He and his wife have a 15-month old girl and are expecting another girl.

He too had a “troubled” childhood. His mother was married a few times, and her husbands “were not the greatest.” Muttart learned about BACA through a friend.

Pettigrew said he was physically and sexually abused as a young child. At age 8, he said he had his parents arrested and was raised in state custody and group homes. He ran into BACA seven years ago during a Flag Day motorcycle fundraiser for veterans. He and his wife, “Velma” Pettigrew, 51, joined. Their daughter, “Daphne” Pettigrew, 25, joined three years ago.

“Thumper” Zieber, 27, of Bozrah said joining BACA is “one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life. I had a great childhood, great parents and I was hearing all these horror stories. I wanted to help out.”

There are two career educators in the Connecticut chapter. Matterfis retired after 26 years as a school social worker in Smithtown on Long Island. “Tigger” Beauchamp, 50, of Coventry is currently an elementary school principal in East Hartford.

She learned about BACA from a pamphlet.

Dodson said although the group has been around for nearly 10 years, awareness only recently has started to spread.

BACA members often participate in fellow motorcycle group fundraiser rides and always carry informational pamphlets.

Gaining recognition State and social services agencies and the courts are starting to recognize them.

Dodson said BACA members are rarely asked to remove their vests in court, but if it happens, “I tell my guys you better have a BACA T-shirt underneath.”

Matthew Crockett, a prosecutor at Danielson Superior Court, said his only contact with BACA has been through the LaBrecque sexual assault case.

“I’d never dealt with them or heard of them before,” Crockett said. “They certainly do make a presence, that’s for sure.”

Crockett said the members sat in on meetings when he spoke to the girl’s parents and told the prosecutor that the group is available to any family of a child abuse victim.

“I have 75 to 80 cases, and at least a third and maybe more involve child abuse, physical or sexual,” Crockett said. “It’s an eye opener to see what we are doing to our children. I’m happy there is a group out there willing to do it. You can’t just arrest your way out of the problem. It’s a societal problem. They put the message out there.

These big burly guys are against child abuse.”

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Wyoming Geological Survey Releases Three New Geologic Maps

he Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) has published three new geologic maps designed to help provide data related to energy and mineral exploration and development in Wyoming, as well as management of water resources and geologic hazards.

“With each map we have compiled and digitized existing geologic data, created new geologic data, conducted GIS analysis, and checked and gathered additional data in the field,” said Seth Wittke, Manager of Water Resources, Geologic Hazards, and Mapping for WSGS. Each year the WSGS produces maps for specific priority areas in Wyoming as part of the U.S. Geologic Survey’s STATEMAP program. This year’s collection includes a surficial geology map depicting the condition of rocks and deposits found on the surface of the land, for the Fontenelle

Reservoir 30’ x 60’ quadrangle (Lincoln, Sublette, and Sweetwater counties), and bedrock geology maps for the Dale Creek 7.5’ (Albany County) and Blackjack Ranch 7.5’ (Natrona County) quadrangles.

The new maps are available for purchase, in print and CD/DVD formats, via the WSGS Online Store, by calling (307) 766-2286, or in person at the agency headquarters located on the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie.

Since 1995, mapping efforts of the WSGS have been largely supported by federal grant dollars administered through STATEMAP, which is under the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program. Since the STATEMAP program’s inception in Wyoming the agency has completed more than 100 map products.

Each map cost $25.00 for rolled

printouts and $10.00 for a CD/DVD. The following is the list of the new maps available for purchase from the WSGS: 1. Preliminary Geologic Map of the Dale Creek 7.5’ Quadrangle, Albany County, Wyoming, (WSGS-2012OFR-02; rolled printout and CD/DVD) 2. Preliminary Geologic Map of the Blackjack Ranch 7.5’ Quadrangle, Natrona County, Wyoming (WSGS2012-OFR-03; rolled printout and CD/ DVD) 3. Preliminary Surficial Geologic Map of the Fontenelle Reservoir 30’ x 60’ Quadrangle, Lincoln, Sweetwater, and Sublette, Wyoming (WSGS2012-OFR-04; rolled printout and CD/ DVD) For additional information on the WSGS’ geologic mapping efforts, log on to http://www.wsgs.uwyo.edu/research/Mapping/.

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Wyo. Product Producers Invited to Premier Sporting Trade Shows

Wyoming outdoor product manufacturers are invited to join the Wyoming Business Council at the International Sportsman’s Expo in Denver, Colo., and Salt Lake City, Utah, this winter.

The expos are open to both wholesalers as well as the general public and are considered the premier travel, fishing, hunting, camping and outdoor sports shows in the country.

The Wyoming Business Council has secured exhibition booth space at the shows and is giving Wyoming

outdoor companies the opportunity to reserve space at a reduced rate. A 10 x 10 foot space in the Wyoming booth costs $700. Company representatives are required to be present during the event.

“This is a great opportunity for outdoor companies in Wyoming to show off their products at an event where they can sell face-to-face with the public or meet with wholesalers,” said the Business Council’s Wyoming Products Program Manager Terri

Barr.

The Denver show runs Jan. 16-19, 2014 at the Convention Center and the Salt Lake show runs March 13-16 at the South Towne Expo Center. Interested Wyoming companies should contact Barr as soon as possible as space is limited.

For more information or to request an application, contact Terri Barr at 307.777.2807 or terri.barr@wyo.gov.

Applications are due Oct. 21, 2013.

Arch Coal Foundation Kicks Off Teacher Recognition The Arch Coal Foundation has officially kicked off its signature education support program – the Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards – for the upcoming school year in West Virginia and Wyoming. The announcement was made by Deck S. Slone, senior vice president of Arch Coal, Inc. and president of the Arch Coal Foundation.

“We’re big supporters of classroom teaching excellence,” Slone said. “Superior teachers are able to challenge their students to learn and then show them how to succeed. Not only are such teachers examples for their colleagues and other education leaders, but they are also champions for better education in their communities.”

The Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards Program is the longest-running, privately sponsored teacher-recognition program in both West Virginia and Wyoming. Award recipients each receive a $3,500

personal cash award as well as widespread recognition. Program nominations will close Jan. 6, 2014.

“The Arch Coal Foundation has recognized hundreds of outstanding teachers over the years,” Slone said. “One key to the success of this unique program is that the public nominates these special teachers, and then a blue-ribbon panel of past recipients judges the applications.”

In addition to the teacher awards program, the Arch Coal Foundation previously announced plans to underwrite its seventh year of teacher grants in Delta County, Colo. More information about all of the foundation’s education support programs is posted online at www.archteacherawards.com.

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five continents. Its network of mining complexes is the most diversified in the United States, spanning every major coal basin in the nation. The company controls more than 5 billion tons of high-quality metallurgical and thermal coal reserves, with access to all major railroads, inland waterways and a growing number of seaborne trade channels.

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Governor Thanks Director of State Lands for Service Governor Matt Mead expressed his appreciation for the work Ryan Lance has done as Director of the Office of State Lands and Investments. Lance is leaving for a job in the private sector in October.

Governor Mead is starting a search to find Lance’s replacement.

“I join the other members of the Board of Land Commissioners in thanking Ryan for his professionalism and hard work. It has been a pleasure to work with him and he has served

the people of Wyoming well,” Governor Mead said.

“I wish him all the best.”

Lance’s last day will be October 18th.

“It has been a high honor to serve Governor Mead and the Board in managing trust lands to benefit school children, veterans and others. I also offer thanks to my fellow members of the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and its staff for their patience and friendship,” Lance said.

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UW Student Helps Wyoming Company Learn How to Use WYCEHG Equipment ames St. Clair is not your typical summer intern. The University of Wyoming doctoral student actually helped a company learn a new way to conduct its work.

St. Clair, majoring in in geology and geophysics, spent his summer demonstrating to employees at Lowham Walsh how to use geophysics equipment to assist the engineering and environmental consulting company with its work at abandoned coal mines.

The Idaho Falls, Idaho, native helped the company assess eight abandoned coal mines, located primarily in Johnson and Sheridan counties. Abandoned mine lands represent a significant risk to public health and safety, in addition to causing adverse environmental impacts to water quality and soil stability.

“Part of my job was to be a geophysicist for them,” says St. Clair, who worked out of the company’s Lander office but spent a good deal of time in the field. “I showed them how geophysics can be used to characterize the subsurface.”

St. Clair demonstrated the use of the Super Sting R8, an earth resistivity meter that injects an electrical current into the ground to help image the coal mines.

St. Clair accompanied Lowham Walsh employees who were experienced at observing and assessing coal mines.

“They showed me the ropes,” he says.

Making Connections

UW’s collaboration -pairing UW students with environmental companies

for internships -- is part of the outreach component of a five-year, $20 million grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to Wyoming’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). The grant has enabled the Wyoming Center for Environmental Hydrology and Geophysics (WyCEHG) to acquire unique instrumentation for field and lab studies in hydrology and near-surface geophysics, as well as to hire experts in the use of those instruments.

“A significant goal of WyCEHG is to help connect UW students, researchers and technology to the private sector in Wyoming and the region,” says Steve Holbrook, director of WyCEHG and a UW professor of geology and geophysics. “Some of our expertise and equipment -especially in near-surface geophysical imaging -- are useful to environmental engineering firms, but lie outside their typical in-house experience.”

“We offer companies a simple exchange: They hire our students for a summer and, in return, they get free access to our equipment for use on their projects, which might help their business model,” Holbrook continues. “ It worked really well this past summer.

James did a fantastic job at Lowham Walsh, showing how electrical resistivity data can detect underground voids in abandoned mine lands.“ Lowham Walsh -- with offices in Gillette, Lander and Bismarck, N.D. -- specializes in applied hydrologic

science, civil and environmental engineering analyses and design. The company is a leader in water management for the petroleum industry throughout Wyoming and the western U.S., and is a growing force in the civil infrastructure consulting engineering community, according to its website.

Andy Strike, general manager of Lowham Walsh based in the Lander office, says he was contacted by Holbrook for support during the NSF grant application process. While Strike was a master’s student in structural geology at UW, Holbrook was one of his professors.

“I have always been looking for ways to collaborate with the Department of Geology and Geophysics, and make sure that students interested in pursuing a career in the state of Wyoming gain exposure to local firms that can help make that happen,” Strike says.

“Not every job in oil and gas requires Texas residency.”

(Brek Ibach – Lowham Walsh Photo)

James St. Clair, a UW doctoral student in geology and geophysics, sets up earth resistivity equipment at the Antelope Valley mine site, located 3 miles south of Gillette. St. Clair interned with Lowham Walsh this summer. The collaboration is part of UW’s $20 million EPSCoR water grant.

(DEQ) Abandoned Mine Lands Program.

The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 is the primary federal law that regulates the environmental effects of coal mining in the United States. The law created two programs, one to regulate active coal mines and a second for reclaiming abandoned mine lands.

“Because of the earth resistivity equipment, we formed a very good idea of the geometrical layout in the subsurface of how voids on site were spaced, how they were propagating, and used this data to determine a safe way to reclaim the sites that dealt with the individual site issues,” Strike says.

Based on the image findings, St. Clair says Lowham Walsh will design a reclamation plan for those

Mine Inspections

St. Clair used the earth resistivity meter over four of the mines to detect voids or open space. The equipment picked up depth and lateral dimensions of the mines quite well, he says.

“When the thickness of the overburden is less than the width of the mine cavity, there is potential for subsidence, which is the lowering of the ground surface,” St. Clair says.

Lowham Walsh’s research into near-surface voids is funded by the Office of Surface Mining, through the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s

mines, and construction companies would have the opportunity to bid on those reclamation jobs.

“It was a good experience to see what it is like to have a job. You do your work and report your findings,” St. Clair says. “It is a little more stressful than school.”

Future Collaborations

If Lowham Walsh’s contract is renewed with the state, the company intends to use electrical resistivity equipment again, Strike says.

“Whether it be purchased or rented remains to be seen,” he says. “Groundpenetrating radar (GPR) may also be useful at other locations.”

“It was a really good opportunity. I think it will be good for UW students, especially geophysicists” in the future, St. Clair says.

“There are fewer opportuni-

ties for geophysicists outside the oil industry than in it. Maybe some more firms will learn these tools that are available to them.”

St. Clair will present the results of his investigation at the National Association of Abandoned Mine Lands Program in West Virginia Sept. 22-25.

“We hope the information collected this summer will also be useful to James’ completion of his research,” Strike says. “I intend to continue this collaboration with UW, and hope all the candidates will be as proficient and knowledgeable as James was this summer.”

“This program is something that we hope to expand to more companies in the region next summer,” Holbrook says.

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Campbell County Observer

September 27 - October 4, 2013

Wyoming Sees West Nile Virus Death, Increased Cases he number of West Nile virus (WNV) cases reported to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) this year has grown to 13, including a Park County man who died.

“We have definitely seen an uptick in WNV cases in Wyoming over the last few weeks,” said Emily Thorp, WDH surveillance epidemiologist. “South Dakota, a neighboring state, is experiencing a particularly active WNV season and WNV reports have recently

gone up across the country.”

Ten confirmed cases have been reported so far from Fremont County, one each from Platte and Natrona counties, and one fatal case from Park County. WDH is following up on additional potential cases.

In Wyoming last year, seven human WNV cases were reported with no deaths. Since WNV first appeared in Wyoming in 2002, the annual numbers of reported human cases have ranged from

two with no deaths to 393 and nine deaths.

Because WNV transmission is still possible into Wyoming’s fall months, Thorp suggested people continue to take precautions: 1) DAWN and 2) DUSK - Most mosquito species prefer to feed at dawn or dusk, so avoid spending time outside during these times.

3) DRESS - Wear shoes, socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt outdoors or when mosquitoes are most active. Clothing

should be light-colored and made of tightly woven materials.

4) DRAIN - Mosquitoes breed in shallow, stagnant water. Reduce the amount of standing water by draining and/or removing it.

5) DEET - Use an insect repellent containing DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide). When using DEET, be sure to read and follow the label instructions. Other insect repellents such as Picaridin (KBR 3023) or oil of lemon eucalyptus can also be effective.

Most people infected with WNV never develop symptoms.

Among those who become ill, symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, skin rash and swollen lymph nodes. A very small percentage of infected persons develop West Nile neuroinvasive disease (i.e. meningitis or encephalitis) with symptoms such as severe headache, fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions and paralysis.

Libraries Celebrate Banned Books Week Campbell County Public Library System is gearing up to celebrate Banned Books Week, an annual celebration of our right to access books without censorship. This year’s observance is September 22-28 and commemorates the most basic freedom in a democratic society the freedom to read freely and encourages us not to take this freedom for granted.

Since its inception in 1982, Banned Books Week has reminded us that while not every book is intended for every reader, each of us has the right to decide for ourselves what to read, listen to, or view. Stop by the libraries in Gillette and Wright and see the displays of books that have been banned or challenged over the years – you may be surprised. Patrons are also invited to view the video produced with the assistance of Gillette Public Access TV that feature library employees reading selections from challenged books.

CCPLS is also sponsoring a Banned Books Week

Photo Scavenger Hunt to help celebrate the freedom to read. The event will run Sunday through Saturday of BBW (9/22-28) and individuals or teams are welcome to play. Sign up starting September 15 at your library in Gillette or Wright, or on our website (www.ccpls.org) or Facebook page. Once you sign up, you’ll be given the rules and a list of photos to submit (via email) for the contest. At the end of the week, the results will be tallied and a winner announced.

Please join us for this family-oriented event!

Throughout the country, children are starting a new academic year. Teachers are sending out their lists of required readings, and parents are beginning to gather books. In some cases, classics like “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” “The Catcher in the Rye,” and “To Kill a Mocking Bird,” may not be included in curriculum or available in the school library due to challenges made by parents or administrators.

Because libraries provide free access to a world of information, they bring opportunity to all people. Now, more than ever, celebrate the freedom to read @ your library! Read an old favorite or a new banned book this week.

The ten most challenged books of 2012 reflect a wide variety of themes.

Since 1990, the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) has recorded more than 10,000 book challenges, including 513 in 2008. A challenge is a formal, written complaint requesting a book be removed from library shelves or school curriculum. About three out of four of all challenges are to material in schools or school libraries, and one in four are to material in public libraries. OIF estimates that less than one-quarter of challenges are reported and recorded.

It is thanks to the commitment of librarians, teachers, parents, and students that most challenges are unsuccessful and reading materials like “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” “Slaughterhouse Five,” the Harry Potter series, and Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s Alice series, remain available.

being moved through the construction zone. In order to facilitate this movement west bound traffic had to be stopped completely before entering the construction zone.

This closure was supposed to last no more than 30 minutes. At the time of the crash the closure had been in effect for one hour and twenty five minutes.

Westbound traffic had backed up approximately 2 miles to the east of the construction zone. Construction crews had moved traffic control signs behind the stopped vehicles and there was approximately .8 mile of visibility for traffic to be alerted that traffic was stopped.

Poland came to a controlled stop in the right lane behind the stopped traffic.

Zetha C. Estes of Rapid City came to a controlled

6. The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini.

7. Looking for Alaska, by John Green.

8. Scary Stories (series),

by Alvin Schwartz 9. The Glass Castle, by Jeanette Walls 10. Beloved, by Toni Morrison

Health Corner

By Barb Hammerquist - All Dimensions Fitness in Gillette Just the basics please…Sometimes it is hard to dig through all the rubble when it comes to health and fitness advice.

Health magazines, health newsletters, doctor’s office, tv news, radio, advice comes from everywhere!

So how do we know what advice we should pay attention to. Let’s take a systematic approach to some good, undisputable advice. If someone wanted to just do a few simple things for general well-being what would those things be? In what order of importance would they lie?

1. Over all everyone needs to drink more water (half you body weight in oz).

2. Most people need to get more sleep (this can be an entire project all of

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Gillette Woman Cited in Fatal Three Vehicle Crash

At 11:34 a.m. on September 20th, a fatal three vehicle crash occurred 35 miles east of Buffalo in Johnson County. Eight people were involved in the crash. Four were uninjured, two were treated and released from Johnson County Memorial Hospital, and one remains hospitalized. Jerome D. Poland, age 75, of Deerwood MN was killed. Kristen M. Eliassen, age 47, of Gillette Wyoming has been cited for careless driving.

Roadways at the time of the crash were clear and dry with good visibility. Approximately 2 miles west of the crash location there is a construction zone.

West bound traffic was diverted to the east bound side of I-90 where there were two lanes of traffic traveling both east and west bound. An extremely large oversized load was

1. Captain Underpants (series), by Dav Pilkey.

2. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,

by Sherman Alexie.

3. Thirteen Reasons Why,

by Jay Asher.

4. Fifty Shades of Grey,

by E. L. James.

5. And Tango Makes Three, by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson.

its own – but if the shoe fits, you need to figure it out).

3. STOP eating packaged foods! I grew up on mac and cheese, tv dinners, Uncle Ben’s rice, breakfast cereals, Wonder bread and Hamburger Helper. I continued to eat those foods well into my chubby early 30. I am happy to say that I have not eaten or purchased any of those foods for more than ten years! If I can lose the packaged foods so can you!

4. Exercise most days of the week.

This means you need to sweat!

That’s it! NO ONE will dispute the positive benefits to these four basics. If you routinely and consistently do these four things you will be addressing you health and fitness.

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stop in the left lane, next to the Poland vehicle. Kristen M. Eliassen, age 47, of Gillette stated that prior to the crash she had her cruise control set at 80 miles per hour and had shut her cruise off as she looked to the east bound lanes of I-90 at the large oversized load. When she looked straight ahead traffic was stopped and she struck the back of the Poland vehicle.

The impact caused the Poland vehicle to slide to the left, cross into the left lane, and strike the back of the Estes vehicle.

Jerome Poland was life flighted to Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. The remaining occupants of Vehicle #1 were transported to Johnson County Memorial Hospital in Buffalo via ground ambulance.

Eliassen has been cited for careless driving.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the application of BCN Telecom, Inc. (BCN or Company) for a concurrent Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to provide facilities-based and resold local exchange, access telecommunications services within Wyoming, as more fully described herein.

BCN is a telecommunications company as defined by W.S. § 37-15-103(a)(xi), subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction under W.S. § 37-15-401.

BCN is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey with its principal place of business located in Bedminster, New Jersey. The Company represents it possesses the requisite approvals and authorities to transact business as a foreign corporation in Wyoming.

On August 20, 2013, BCN filed its application seeking certificate authority to provide facilities-based and resold local exchange, access telecommunications services within Wyoming. BCN states it intends to provide the proposed telecommunications services either using the service and facilities of other facilities-based carriers and/or where economical by obtaining access to the UNE- Platform of the incumbent local exchange carrier. BCN states the telecommunications services it intends to provide include but are not limited to Two Way Local Lines/Trunks, Direct Inward/Outward Dialing Options, Local Calling, and access to 911 Emergency Services. BCN states it will also offer traditional voice services to business and residential customers utilizing the public switched network.

In support of its application, BCN asserts it has sufficient technical, financial, and managerial resources to provide safe, adequate and reliable local exchange telecommunications services within Wyoming, as provided by W.S. § 37-15-201(b). The Company included with its application summaries of its key management personnel setting forth their business and telecommunications experience, as well as financial documents to support its financial ability to provide the proposed services.

This is not a complete description of BCN’s application which is on file with the Commission at its offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and may be inspected by any interested persons during regular business hours.

Anyone desiring to intervene as a party, file a statement, comment, or protest or request a hearing in this matter must do so by filing with the Commission, in writing, on or before October 28, 2013. Please reference Docket No. 70243-1TA-13 in your correspondence. The petition shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing, and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding.

If you wish to intervene in this matter and/or request a public hearing that you will attend and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 to make arrangements.

Communications impaired persons may also contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay at 711.

Dated: September 18, 2013.

Local EMT Recognized for 20 Years of Service Submitted by Campbell County Memorial Hospital Gregg Mentzel, NREMT-P, EMS manager, was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for 20 years of service.

Gregg is among the few elite EMS with the most training in pre-hospital emergency medical care in the nation.

To maintain status as a NREMT, on a biennial basis Gregg completes a comprehensive recertification program for EMTs, and completes refresher courses as well as spends a minimum of two hours per month of continuing education courses to advance his knowledge on new lifesaving skills.

Gregg has been in EMS since 1989 and completed his Paramedic training in 1994.

Gregg also works with various hospital and community groups including Hospital Emergency Preparedness and Campbell County Local Emergency Planning Committee.

The NREMT has certified over one million EMS providers since its inception; 270,000 EMS providers are certified at the current time.

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September 27 - October 4, 2013

Campbell County Observer

Director Chosen to Lead Office of Tourism he Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) is proud to announce AnnDrea Boe as the Director of Brand Strategy, charged with leading marketing and brand strategy for the only statewide destination marketing organization dedicated to growing Wyoming’s tourism economy. Boe, who has strong family ties to the NE corner of Wyoming where her husband Allen Boe grew up, will join the leadership team on September 23, 2013. The newly created position was born out of organizational assessment led by the Coraggio Group,

a consulting firm that focuses on strategic planning in destination marketing organizations.

Boe is in the process of relocating her family to Cheyenne from Boulder, Colorado where she spent the last 7 years developing the SparkFun Electronics brand. Her high energy showed through as she explained how she created a brand strategy from ground-up for the small start-up business, “I started with a new logo, re-positioned our brand, developed a creative team and used non-traditional methods such as digital

and social to create a loyal following,” said Boe of her success that grew profits from $1.8 million to $27.5 million in just 6 years. She went on to explain how she would apply this success to Wyoming’s brand development, “I believe I can build upon the current successes through enhancements and take Wyoming’s marketing efforts to the next level by identifying new opportunities.”

In addition to working for SparkFun Electronics, Boe worked as a graphic designer for Haberfeld Associates in Lincoln Nebraska for four years. She gradu-

ated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Her expertise throughout her career has been aligning brands and developing creative concepts while guiding meaningful messaging on social media platforms.

She has also been successful in developing an environment for employees that fosters creativity and innovation.

“The level of expertise that AnnDrea brings in brand development and her strategic approach to marketing, married with her enormous passion for

Wyoming, are the traits we were looking for in this position,” said Diane Shober, Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism.

Shober is anxious to bring her on board, “After embarking on a 7 month organizational assessment journey that included strategic definition and clarity, operational planning and an organization restructure, I am excited to introduce AnnDrea to the industry and share the outcomes of the entire process at the Fall Summit.”

The Fall Summit is an annual gathering of education sessions for Wyoming’s

tourism industry and an opportunity for businesses to learn about cooperative marketing efforts and programs designed to maximize Wyoming’s tourism efforts. This will be Boe’s induction into her new role and says it is in line with her first priority, “I am eager to familiarize myself and gain insight from the WOT board of directors, staff, vendors and key leaders in the industry.”

This year’s Fall Summit will be held at Holiday Inn in Rock Springs, October 1-3. More information can be found online: www.wyomingofficeoftourism.gov.

Help With Stuttering is as Close as the Library Parents eagerly anticipate the moment when their child first begins to talk. But for some parents, it is a time of anxiety because their child struggles to get words out. As many as five percent of preschool children nationwide have repetitions and prolongations of sounds severe enough to be of concern to their parents.

The DVD in English and Spanish, Stuttering and Your Child: Help for Parents, helps parents detect stuttering and take action toward helping their child and is available at most public libraries. Some libraries have an older video format.

Produced by the nonprofit Stuttering Foundation, the film describes what kinds of stuttering young children may exhibit, how parents can help at home, and the role of a speech pathologist in evaluating and treating children who stutter.

“Stuttering typically begins between the ages of two and five,” says Barry Guitar, Ph.D., professor and chair of Communication Sciences at the University of Vermont in Burlington. “It may begin gradually or suddenly, and many of these children outgrow their disfluencies naturally. However, if a child continues to stutter for

several months, or appears to be frustrated by it, parents should seek assistance.”

Guitar appears in the DVD with other nationally recognized experts in stuttering: Peter Ramig, Ph.D., of the University of Colorado at Boulder, Diane Hill, M.A., of Northwestern University, Patricia Zebrowski, Ph.D., of the University of Iowa, and Kristin Chmela, M.A., also of Northwestern University.

These experts address common concerns that parents have about their child, such as how to help the child at home and whether to seek the advice of a speech

pathologist.

Strategies parents can use to help reduce stuttering are given throughout the DVD and include reducing the number of questions they ask the child, focusing on taking turns during conversations, and making time to read or talk with the child in a relaxed manner.

“Parents are relieved to discover that they are not alone and that other parents share their concerns,” says speech pathologist Kristin Chmela.

“Stuttering remains a mystery to most people,” notes Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering

Wyoming Whooping Cough Obituaries Reports Increase Sharply With a sharp increase in recent pertussis (whooping cough) cases reported to the Wyoming Department of Health, Wyoming’s state health officer is encouraging awareness and vaccination to help protect vulnerable residents from the disease.

“Wyoming’s level of pertussis activity right now is certainly a cause for concern,” said Dr. Wendy Braund, state health officer and Public Health Division senior administrator with WDH. “In recent years, other states have seen significant outbreaks of this disease with sometimes deadly consequences.”

Sixty-three pertussis cases have been reported to WDH so far this year, compared to a total of 59 in 2012, 13 in 2011 and 14 in 2010. “A high percentage of this year’s cases have been reported over the last two months,” Braund noted. Actual case numbers are likely higher because many cases are not identified as pertussis and others may not be reported to the department.

Pertussis typically begins with cold-like symptoms and perhaps a mild cough. Pertussis is often not suspected or diagnosed until a persistent cough with spasms sets in after one to two weeks. Infants and children can cough violently and rapidly with a loud “whooping” sound.

“We want healthcare providers and families to be aware of Wyoming’s current situa-

tion with pertussis. Because it has not been especially common over the last several decades, it’s not always recognized,” Braund said.

The most severe danger is for babies.

More than half of infants less than 1 year of age who become ill with pertussis must be hospitalized; in some cases it can be deadly.

“Babies can catch the illness from a family member or other caregiver who may not realize they have the disease. Infants should be kept away from individuals who have an illness characterized by coughing,” Braund said.

Pertussis is considered a vaccine-preventable disease; about half of Wyoming’s cases this year involved children who had not been vaccinated. “We recommend residents stay up to date with their pertussis vaccines.

They are not perfect, but effective,” Braund said. “If you’ve been vaccinated and still become ill with pertussis, you are less likely to have a severe infection.”

Braund said the Tdap adolescent/adult pertussis booster vaccine is important for those who spend time with new infants. “If you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant, you should talk to your doctor about a Tdap vaccine. It’s also good to make sure all people around your baby are vaccinated, including siblings, grandparents, other family members and childcare staff.”

Welcome Dr. Koduri Submitted by Campbell County Memorial Hospital Dr. Kiran Koduri knows firsthand what it’s like to be a child in the hospital. CCMH’s newesthospitalist spent three months in the hospital as a child, being treated for rheumatic fever.

“That’s when I first decided that I wanted to be a doctor,” said Dr. Koduri. “Helping the future generation express their full potential with the right care and support to become happier and healthier.”

Dr. Koduri attended medical school in his home country of India and completed an internship and residency in Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Camden, NJ. He recently completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care at the State University of New York, Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.

Prior to coming to Gillette, Dr. Koduri worked as an ED physician and pediatric intensivist in the Caribbean, on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.

He was looking for a practice location in a medically underserved area of the U.S. to meet the requirements of his visa, and Gillette met that criteria. Family was an important part of the decision too, as Dr. Koduri’s brother lives relatively close by in Cheyenne.

“We can visit my brother every other weekend,” said Dr. Koduri. “But more than that, there are lots of future opportunities here.”

Dr. Koduri has been impressed with both the hospital and the people he has met.

“There is better equipment and more resources than hospitals in larger cities,” he said. “You don’t feel like a stranger. People take the time to talk to you.”

He believes in empowering parents through education with the benefit of his medical experience.

“You partner with the parents to help the

child,” Said Dr. Koduri. “No matter what the doctor does, the family is the primary resource. Mom can always tell you more about the child. As a physician you can counsel them on what to watch for and expect, keeping them posted, sometimes on an hourly basis.”

Dr. Koduri’s wife Vijaya is a pediatrician, but issues with her visa prevented her from beginning a full-time practice at Big Horn Pediatrics. She is going to become a faculty member at Gillette College and practice part-time for about a year.

“The college President intervened to make this happen,” said Dr. Koduri. “This would have been impossible somewhere else.”

The Koduri’s have three children, ages 5, 3 and 7 months. He describes it as “… having a little hospital at home.” Their son is excited to attend Buffalo Ridge elementary school this fall.

“We feel very blessed to be here.”

JERRY MCMANAMEN Mass of Christian Burial for Jerry McManamen was held at 10 am, Friday, September 27, 2013, at St. Matthews Catholic Church with Father Cliff Jacobson officiating.

Jerry was born May 3, 1938, in Gillette, Wyoming to Thomas and Mary (Keck) McManamen. He attended country schools, CCHS, the University of Wyoming and started his engineering career in 1960, which took him to many parts of the country and the world.

He married Victory Bartholomew in 1963. They have two daughters, Barrie and Susanne, and two sons, Tom and Joe, and their families.

Jerry enjoyed life’s many adventures with an amazing collection of extended family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Victory, children Barrie, Susanne, Tom and Joe, 10 precious grandchildren, sisters Betty and Kathy, and brother Dennis. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and brother Jim. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to John Paul II Catholic School or the charity of your choice.

Memorials and condolences may be sent in Jerry’s name in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website www.walkerfuneralgillette.com.

WANDA INNES Funeral services for Wanda Roush Innes will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor George Moore officiating.

Visitation will be 6p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 27th, at Walker Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming.

Wanda, age 88, of Gillette, passed away at Primrose Retirement Communi-

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Foundation. “Watching a young child struggle to speak can be devastating. This DVD is designed to reassure parents and families that many preschoolers stutter, that they can be helped, and how parents can play a vital role in this process.”

Books and DVDs produced by the 66-year-old nonprofit Stuttering Foundation are available free to any public library. A library that will shelve them can contact the Foundation at 1-800-992-9392, e-mailinfo@stutteringhelp.org, or visit www.stutteringhelp.org or www.tartarmudez.org.

ty on September 21, 2013.

Wanda Maxine Roush Innes was born on August 13, 1925 in Gillette, Wyoming to James Henry Roush and Doris Florence Weeks. When she was five years old, her family moved to her Dad’s homestead and attended school just two hundred yards from her grandparents’ house. After graduating from Campbell County High School in 1943, Wanda went to school at the University of Wyoming where she obtained her War Emergency Teaching Certificate and began teaching at a small rural school. On August 13, 1945, Wanda married Ronald Innes in Hardin, Montana and their first son Ronald Lee was born in 1948. After the winter of ’49, Wanda and her family moved to help Ronald’s Uncle Richard Flint on the Flint Ranch. Wanda continued to substitute teach until a second son, Robert Allen was born in 1952. Shortly after this, Ronald and Wanda moved back to the Innes Ranch and lived there until the time of her death. Wanda most enjoyed spending time with her family but she had several hobbies such as painting, riding her ATV, arrowhead hunting, and gardening. She also enjoyed taking care of chickens, playing cards, watching the Colorado Rockies, and listening to the Wyoming Cowboys. Wanda was an active member of the Savageton Homebuilders Club for 52 years, a 4-H leader for over 15 years and belonged to the Campbell County Woolgrowers Auxiliary as well.

She was the recipient of numerous awards for her contributions to these organizations over the years.

Wanda was also an instructor for a two week furniture refinishing workshop for over 17 years. Known for her volunteerism; Wanda was instrumental in several community events such as revitalizing Pleasantdale Hall and the annual road cleanup of 4-J road for over 40 years. Wanda’s artistic abilities are reflected in the design for the cover of Campbell County: The Treasured Years book.

One of her drawings has been used by the Woolgrower’s Auxiliary as a logo on various items throughout the years.

Wanda is survived by her son, Robert (Lisa) Innes, daughter-n-law, Zondra (Rick)Poteste; grandchil-

dren: Nikki (Cal) Alford, Ryan Innes, Kyle (Erin) Innes, James (Julie) Innes, Jenna Innes, and Kirsten Innes; great grandchildren Abigail, Gabriella, and Owen Alford. Brother Robert Roush (Dona), sister Norma Atwood (Eldon), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Allen Innes, son Ronald Lee Innes, brother Ronald Roush, and daughter in law Cindy Sue Innes.

Condolences and Donations may be sent to Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716 to benefit Savageton Home Builders or Wyoming Wool Growers Auxiliary. Condolences may also be sent via the internet at www.walkerfuneralhome.com NANCY CARROLL A memorial service for Nancy C. Carroll will be at 7:00p.m. Thursday September 26, 2013 at Grace Bible Church in Gillette, Wyoming with Pastor Daryl Hilbert officiating.

Nancy Carroll, age 70, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away peacefully on Saturday September 21, 2013 at Close to Home House in Gillette after a long battle with cancer. Nancy was born January 6th, 1943 in Elm Hall, MI to Earl and Joy Roberson. She is survived by her husband Larry Carroll of Gillette, Wy; her son Larry ( Belinda) Carroll of Albany, OR; her daughter Lorree Jenkins of Gillette, Wy; her son Brent Carroll of Gillette, Wy, her daughter Amy ( Jacob) Yenney of Rock Springs, Wy, her daughter Catherine (Matthew) Watson, her sister Marilee Seward of Breckenridge, MI, her brother Dan (Judy) Roberson of Merced, CA, her Sister Janet Brickley of Gillette, Wy and her grandchildren Shenna Knodel, Michael Jenkins, Dylan Carroll, Sierra Jenkins, Alora carroll, Wyatt Yenney, Warren Watson, Mason Yenney, Kira Yenney and Emily Watson.

She is preceded in death by her father earl Roberson and mother Joy Roberson.

Condolences and Donations may be sent in care of Nancy’s name to Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716 . Condolences may also be sent via the internet at www.walkerfuneralhome.com

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Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly at CAM-PLEX Heritage Center lease join the CAM-PLEX Heritage Center staff for the presentation of Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

It’s not easy being a bug, especially on the first day of school! But luckily for worrying Worm, sassy Spider, and fearless Fly every creature will discover what makes it unique in the Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly. Adults will love the deadpan, comic script based on the bestselling series of books, and kids will laugh and cheer on the quirky crawlers as they face questions, problems, and milestones common to us all.

“Diary of a Worm teaches us about tolerance, personal growth, and understanding what makes us unique,” said Director Rob Urbinati. “It deals with

a lot of big questions, like: when do I start acting like an adult? What I am going to be when I grow up? But it also gives kids a chance to laugh and make light of things that we all struggle with when we’re young.” When Fly masters the use of her wings, she makes plans to become a superhero, and eventually gets her chance to save the day and rescue Auntie Fly. Spider increases in popularity with after- school trampoline sessions on his web, and after shedding his skin grows in size and stature.

Worrying Worm still can’t walk, nor think of anything interesting about himself, but soon he’ll learn that even the humblest of creatures are important.

“The hilarious songs by Joan Cushing are one of my favorite parts,” said Urbinati. The play ends as the entomological school-year comes to a close, and

the heroes reflect in their diaries. Spider realizes that he can still be friends with Worm and Fly despite dwarfing them in size. Fly has reached new heights in her career as a superhero, and Worm discovers a talent that will have the audience rolling with laughter.

“It’s the perfect back-to-school show,” said Urbinati. “They’ve overcome shyness, cultural differences—all those things that kids dread, and good old Mrs. McBee has them excited for whatever the next school year has in store.”

Due to generous grant funding and local sponsorships, tickets are only $6 for Adults, $4 for Youth/Senior/Military. For more information, contact the CAM-PLEX Ticket Office at 307682-8802 or visit our website at www. cam-plex.com.

UW to Host International Wind Energy Conference Oct. 7-9 Even though the generation of electricity through wind power has increased nationally and worldwide, many challenges -- including reliability, overall wind farm performance and offshore wind -- still exist.

The International Conference on Future Technologies for Wind Energy -- Oct. 7-9 in the UW Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn -- will focus on addressing technology developments necessary for wind turbines and wind farms to keep improving.

“We’re focusing on technology,” says Jonathan Naughton, UW professor of mechanical engineering and Wind Energy Research Center director. Naughton is among conference organizers. “What is the effect of one turbine on another? How do you make entire wind farms efficient?”

Session topics will focus on blade manufacturing processes, blade materials, wind turbine aerodynamics, turbine reliability, structural design, wind resource assessment and enabling technologies for wind energy integration.

DTU Technical University of Denmark, the Danish Agency for Science Technology and Innovation (DATSI) Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation, and the UW School of

Energy Resources are the primary sponsors of the conference. Other sponsors include UW Wind Energy Research Center, UW College of Engineering and Applied Science, UWDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, and Western Research Institute of Engineering, Energy and the Environment (WindEEE).

For a complete schedule and to register, go to http://www.uwyo.edu/ser/ conferences/wind-energy.html.

More than 20 speakers have been invited to the conference, including two from UW -- Mark Balas, electrical and computer engineering professor; and Jay Sitaraman, mechanical engineering professor. DTU Technical University of Denmark will be represented by eight invited speakers.

In addition, speakers are from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), the National Wind Technology Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Siemens, a wind turbine manufacturer in Boulder, Colo.; Montana State University and Indiana University.

More than 40 contributing speakers, many from UW, also are represented.

“Wind technology has become a mainstream technology at this point,” Naughton says. “It’s come down to a

price point where it’s competitive with other forms of energy. But, it’s not mature.”

Naughton compared what he termed “the third generation of wind turbines” with aviation technology as it existed immediately after World War II. “What we fly today is radically different,” he says of today’s aircraft. “Wind turbines do well and are competitive.

But, could they do better? Can we put them up for 20 years and have them be reliable? Can we make them bigger without adverse effects?”

Last year, a similar conference took place in Hyderabad, India. Naughton surmised UW was chosen as the conference location for a number of reasons, including Wyoming has some of the best wind resource in the continental United States; UW’s track record of wind energy research; and the university’s proximity to labs that focus on wind energy research.

“We’re honored to be a co-host,” he says. “It’s important they (DTU) see us as enough of a player to be a sponsor on this.”

For more information, contact Naughton at (307) 766-6284 or naughton@uwyo.edu; or Kelly Garvey atserforum@uwyo.edu or (303) 842-2617.

Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers & WYDOT Assisting Colorado

Highway Closures Continue in Areas of Denver and Portions of Northern Colorado

Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers are assisting WYDOT personnel at this time to close highway US 85 south out of Cheyenne and highway US 287 south out of Laramie due to flooding and rock slides in the State of Colorado.

This request for additional road closures has been made from Colorado State Patrol and CDOT.

Earlier this morning WYDOT closed I-25 SOUTHBOUND out of Cheyenne due to the weather emergency in Colorado. This has been at the request of Colorado due to flooding conditions and washouts of the roadway on the Interstate in the Ft. Collins/Loveland area.

Interstate 25 will remain closed to all traffic, however on US 85 and US 287

emergency traffic and local Colorado residents only will be allowed southbound out of Wyoming. No commercial vehicle traffic will be allowed at this time.

Troopers or WYDOT personnel will be manning the road closure gates. At this time it is unknown how long these road closures will remain. It is possible that this will be a long term event.

Wyoming Women’s Foundation Looking for Hunters

The Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt will be held in NE Wyoming October 3-6.

The sponsors are recruiting for several additional female Veterans to join the hunt. They do not have to be Wounded Warriors or Disabled Veterans.

An expedited application process

is being used to recruit these last few hunters. Please apply immediately if you wish to be considered.

Please send the following information to Richelle Keinath at Richelle@ wycf.org Name: Email: Phone number:

Address: Please explain in 300 words or less why you would like to be chosen to hunt in the Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt.

For more information go to: http:// www.wyomingwomensantelopehunt. org

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September 27 - October 4, 2013

Focus Group Registration Please join us to participate in a very important focus group meeting on the topic of Natural Resource and Energy Literacy, a statewide initiative resulting from Enrolled Act 73 passed by the Wyoming State Legislature and supported from the Office of the Governor.

The Wyoming Afterschool Alliance is the lead agency of this newly formed taskforce with our partners, UW School of Energy, UW Science and Mathematics Teaching Center, Chevron Energy Solutions and Teton Science School. Our task is to gather information from key stakeholders throughout the state such as you, on what is needed to ensure that students are literate in topics around Natural Resources and Energy. The goal is to provide recommendations to the governor’s office on what students should learn, which programs would be most effective, and what resources and support is needed for effective implementation of the recommendations.

Our first step is to get input from various stakeholders like you. Once we collect all of the data, we will prepare a report with all of our recommendations to the State of Wyoming Education Committee and present it to them in early December 2013.

To that end, we are conducting focus groups in five geographical areas around the state an area near you.

We would like to invite you to attend the focus group that best represents your professional and/or personal interests such as: • Natural Resource and Energy Development Industry and business • Other Business/Industry Leaders, local, regional and state policymakers, professional organizations • K-12 formal and informal educators (including afterschool, 4-H), Post-Secondary/Higher Education • Parents/students We thank you in advance for your interest in this study.

Your input and insight is very important and valuable and will become part of a major initiative in the future.

Please follow the link below to register for this focus group as soon as possible to ensure a seat at a location near you: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12Nh1_jzvBpI3assZCSew-1Zu_c1h0aC5M3pR_u6hU3o/viewform

Influenza Vaccine Clinic Thursday

Campbell County Public Health will hold its seasonal influenza vaccine clinic on Thursday, September 26 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Public Health office located at 2301 S. 4J Road. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that can be mild to severe. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

Vaccines are available for ages 6 month and older. Parent or guardian must accompany children younger than 18. The vaccine fee is $15. Those who have Medicare, Medicaid or Kid Care should bring their cards.

Listen to Your Body, Talk to Your Friends With Diana Enzi Campbell County Memorial Hospital is sponsoring its Quarterly Community Education Luncheon, titled “Listen to Your Body, Talk to Your Friends,” on Tuesday, September 24 from 11:30 am-1 pm at the Campbell County Public Library Wyoming Room, 2101 4-J Rd. Guest speaker Diana Enzi, wife of U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., will speak on how to be your own best healthcare advocate.

Participants will enjoy a healthy box lunch from CCMH Nutrition Services. Local businesses and non-profits will showcase their healthcare services at the “share fair”.

Registration is $10 per person, or save $10 on a table of eight with reserved seating. Call 307.688.1580 to purchase tickets.

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Barrasso Statement on EPA New Proposal .S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new rules today to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for new power plants: “We all support a clean environment—but this new proposal is an extreme overreach that will increase unemployment and energy bills for Americans.

“While the EPA says this plan will improve public health, we know that the major costs outweigh the small benefits. It’s clear

that it will shut down coal plants and devastate communities across the country. When Americans lose their jobs, their health and their families suffer for years.

Sacrificing more and more coal jobs as an offering to environmental extremists, for what they admit will have no impact on the climate, is politics at its worst.

“Coal is America’s most affordable, reliable and secure source of energy—and the new EPA red tape will effectively regulate it out of existence. Eliminating coal from our nation’s energy

mix will not only cost Americans good paying jobs, it will increase energy costs for seniors, small businesses and low-income families. “It’s time for the President to stop focusing on bankrupting America’s coal industry, and refocus on embracing all of America’s abundant and affordable energy sources. He can start by ending his ‘war on fossil fuels’ and immediately approving the Keystone XL pipeline.”

The new rules proposed by the EPA will require new coal-fired plants to limit emissions of car-

bon dioxide to 1,100 pounds per megawatt-hour of electricity. The rule sets a threshold of 1,000 pounds per megawatt-hour for new natural gas plants.

The only way new plants could meet the EPA’s new standards is by installing costly carbon capture and sequestration technology—a technology that is arguably not currently economically or commercially viable.

In January 2008, Presidentialcandidate Obama told the San Francisco Chronicle: “You know, when I was asked

earlier about the issue of coal, uh, you know — under my plan of a cap and trade system, electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket. Even regardless of what I say about whether coal is good or bad. Because I’m capping greenhouse gases, coal power plants, you know, natural gas, you name it — whatever the plants were, whatever the industry was, uh, they would have to retrofit their operations. That will cost money.

They will pass that money on to consumers.”

Enzi: President Says Health Care Law Great, But Won’t Live Under It

The American people are angry that Congress, businesses, and other politically connected groups are getting exemptions from Obamacare but not individuals. That was the message that U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., took to the Senate floor today as he discussed his efforts with Senator David Vitter, R-La., to prevent President Obama from exempting Members of Congress from having to live under the health care law they passed. The Vitter-Enzi legislation would require the president, vice president, and all political appointees to get their health insurance through the Obamacare exchanges. Excerpts from Enzi’s speech are included below.

“The health care law requires members of Congress and Congressional staff to obtain health insurance through the new exchanges required

by Obamacare next year. I voted to include Congress under the health care law in 2009 because I believe very strongly that Congress should have to live under the laws it passes. However, the Administration doesn’t appear to share this belief.

“I was in Wyoming for the last month or so, holding listening sessions and meeting with folks. People are angry that Congress gets some exemptions from Obamacare that they don’t. They are tired of the deal-making that happens here, instead of the legislating that should be occurring. They see these kinds of exemptions and don’t think it is fair. Neither do I. “That is why Senator Vitter and I have introduced a bill that would prohibit members of Congress from receiving a contribution from the federal government towards their health

insurance. Not only Congress, but the president, the Vice President, and the people responsible for implementing the health care law will not be allowed to receive any government subsidy.

The President talks about how great the health care law will be for everyone, but the Administration doesn’t think it is so great that they should have to live under it. That should change.

“The legislation ensures that Congress and the Administration will have to live under the laws it passes and enforces by clarifying that all of us can only obtain our health insurance next year through an exchange. The bill also states that members do not have the authority to define “official staff” and can thereby not exempt any of their staff from going into the exchange.”

Letters to the Editor

Five Steps to Fixing Washington

My Need To Rant

By Nicholas DeLaat Ok, so we all know that it is going to take way more than five steps to fix the mess that our federal government has become.

But I figured, since most self-help books that you see on the shelf (does anyone actually read those?) have 5-step plans, we should start fixing the federal government the same way.

1: Pay for minimum housing and travel – The taxpayers of the United States of America will be happy to provide housing for our federal Legislators, Judicial Branch, and Executive branch employees. We will construct four barracks based on military barracks design; one for Judicial, one for Executive, one for the Senators, and one for the House of Representatives. While working in our nation’s capital, here is where they will stay. Now, this is not mandatory, as if you can afford better housing you are more than welcome to pay for one hundred percent of that housing out of your own pocket with zero compensation. We will pay for you to fly coach back to your home state if you live west of the Mississippi River, and for a bus or train ticket (again...coach) if you live east of the river. Once you reach your hometown destination, all travel within the state will not be compensated.

2: Part-Time Congress – I am sure that we can agree that there are a lot of laws, and too many at that. Though everyone agrees on this, Congress very rarely sunsets a law, while in turn voting on an average of over eight laws per day, passing an average of 1.2 laws per day. The leading cause of this over-excessive law-making is the fact that we rarely need new laws, but when you are expected to do a full-time job you are expected to present full-time work.

The cause for over ninety percent of these bills falls under the category of “justification of existence.” A part-time Congress and Senate, along with a pay cut which will be explained later, would solve much of the problems, as well as forcing our Legislators to be a part of the workforce in their home States for the rest of the year.

3: Bills Introduced – The Wyoming Constitution has it right in Article 3 Section 20 and 24 which reads: Article 3, Section 20. Laws to be passed by bill; alteration or amendment of bills.

No law shall be passed except by bill, and no bill shall be so altered or amended on its passage through either house as to change its original purpose.

Article 3, Section 24. Bill to contain only one subject, which shall be expressed in title.

No bill, except general appropriation bills and bills for the codification and general revision of the laws, shall be passed containing more than one subject, which shall be clearly expressed in its title; but if any

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subject is embraced in any act which is not expressed in the title, such act shall be void only as to so much thereof as shall not be so expressed.

Now, as you read these articles of the Wyoming Constitution, think of the thousands of page-earmarked-changedridicules bills that are constantly passed through our Federal Legislature. Need I say more, or should I say…need our State Constitution writers say more?

4: Public unions and unions: Eliminate all Federal agency/ Department public unions. Pass a law eliminating the ability for private unions to donate to lobbyist groups or to campaigns. I remember that my grandfather used to be extremely upset when his UAW union would donate his hard earned union dues to the guy or gal that he was voting against. With this law, you would keep the unions confined in their primary purpose (representing the workers) instead of their selfish political intentions of power while at the same time giving them a reason to lower union dues. As far as public unions…there is not one reason that I have seen presented that justifies their existence.

5: Pass a Constitutional Amendment that reads the following: Amendment 28: “The United States of America shall not, in any manner, create any indebtedness exceeding one per centum on the assessed value of the taxable property in the state, as shown by the last general assessment for taxation, preceding; except to suppress insurrection or to provide for the public defense. All Federal Pensions shall be prohibited. Current pensions shall be rolled over into any private retirement fund as the federal employee sees fit, and will be matched 3% every year hence forth. All Elected Legislators shall earn a salary compensation equal to the national median household income.”

Currently the median household income is $42,398.74 per year. If they want a raise, than the private industry will have to flourish, the workforce will have to flourish, which means less government regulations to make this happen. With pensions gone, we can actually predict a yearly budget.

All people that currently have pensions will have them rolled over for free to private funds, the government still contributes, and their investment is secure (see paying pensions with-out money…ie – Detroit).

And finally we must maintain a balanced budget, saving money on interest and not spending money on unnecessary programs.

It may be only 5 steps, and we may need many more…but it’s a start. The question is, will anyone take that first step?

Dear Editor, Can anyone “foreclose” if the feds don’t repay their loans from...China, Social Security, Military pay?

Can the government “bail themselves out” by taking my savings/HSA/pension money with a so-called promise to repay?

Why is the interest rate charged by the IRS on non-payment of taxes so much higher than what I would get paid for letting them use my tax dollars before they are due (withholding)? .....( ref: whose interpretation of the constitution and bill of rights?)....

By Connie Fink

What Congress Needs to Do About the NSA

Dear Editor, Washington is beginning to debate the proper extent of government eavesdropping powers in the wake of Edward Snowden’s revelations about the NSA. It’s hardly as robust a discussion as it should be, but it’s a desperately needed start.

The colossal effort to monitor Americans’ communications constitutes an expansion of government power without precedent in the modern era. Yet no member of Congress saw an urgent need for public discussion. This is astounding. It took the actions of a leaker to spur any real airing of the matter on Capitol Hill.

Even now, it seems unlikely that Congress will make significant policy changes.

All the nation’s key actors and institutions appear to approve of the surveillance programs — Congress, President Obama, the intelligence community, the courts, and the American people, who by their lack of widespread outrage have signaled that in this one case, at least, they believe the government can be trusted to keep us safe.

So Congress has missed its chance to lead a reasoned national debate over how extensive we want surveillance over Americans’ communications to be. It’s unlikely that genie can ever again be forced back into its bottle.

And that’s a problem. Once given power, the government rarely yields it. So even if you concede that the current administration and its intelligence leadership have been responsible stewards of the powers they’ve been given — and I don’t — that is no guarantee that the people who follow them, or the people who come after that, will be equally trustworthy.

This means that Congress has challenging work ahead. It needs to restore the proper balance between effective intelligence-gathering and intrusion into Americans’ privacy. And it needs to exercise greater oversight and insist on more transparency, more information, and more constraint on surveillance programs. There is no place for the timidity it has shown so far on these issues.

Americans should demand action to strike a better balance between privacy and security. In the past, the congressional overseers of the intelligence community have been captivated, if not captured, by the people they’re supposed to supervise.

Same with the courts. And the administration has hardly been forthcoming. That means it’s up to the American people to

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insist that our leaders do their jobs. It’s no less true today than it was at our founding: the price of liberty is eternal vigilance.

Lee Hamilton

Why the Mayor Does Not Need A Pay Raise

Dear Editor, I understand it is hard to be a leader, and Mayor Murphy has done many good things for our community in his attempt to lead. However, currently a pay raise should not be warranted. Mayor Murphy has had a long track history of not quite being able to keep businesses profitable.

He is having that problem now with his car wash. I know that money is tight, but you shouldn’t ask tax payers to make up for your financial shortcomings. It is as bad enough for someone to collect government assistance, which in some form the Mayor is asking for. My advice to the Mayor…be a producer elsewhere to make other money instead of asking for a heavier burden on the people you represent. Remember, your position is supposed to be a Duty, not a job, and there is a big difference.

John Hammond

Where Are the Plays About Those Killed by Arabs?

Dear Editor, I think a play about Rachel Corrie’s tragic death at the hands of Israeli soldiers is a fine idea. Maybe the author should follow it up with a play about the thousands of innocent people, American teens and children included, who have been murdered

by Arab terrorists.

Steve Feld

Support travel-cost transparency bill

Dear Editor, The issues surrounding congressional travel costs are important, and the American people should be aware of the amount of taxpayer money that is used to facilitate overseas trips for members of the House and Senate.

Currently, when senators or members of the House of Representatives take foreign trips using U.S. military aircraft, the costs of those trips are not made public. As your article referenced, I have introduced legislation — H.R. 1359, the Congressional Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act — that would require the Department of Defense to publicly disclose the costs incurred by taking a member of Congress, an officer or a congressional employee on a trip outside the United States. For security reasons, exceptions to the requirement would be made for flights to visit U.S. military installations on foreign soil or to visit U.S. military personnel in a war zone.

Particularly at a time when America is continually sinking deeper into debt, taxpayers have a right to transparency in the use of their money. I encourage readers who agree with this effort to call their senators and representatives and request their support for H.R. 1359.

REPRESENTATIVE. WALTER B. JONES

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Campbell County Observer

Bold Republic Weekly A FRACKING Bad Week

By Glenn Woods

Editors note: With apologies to Mr. Woods and the readers of Bold Republic, we would like to reprint the article from last week in its entirety, as half of it was inadvertently left out of last week’s paper. almost feel sorry for them. Environmentalist I mean.

Actually, that’s not true - I don’t feel sorry for the environmentalist in any way, but you’ve got to give me credit for at least trying to sound sincere about it.

At about the same time that the U.N. IPCC report came out, where they showed that their own climate models were wrong on Global Warming and the Polar Ice Caps have actually added an enormous amount of ice in 2013, another report came out showing that, in fact, fracking is not such a big deal after all.

Now for those who do not know what fracking is: Quickly, some time ago some genius, I think his name was Ellis Wyatt, discovered a way to take what were once thought to be dry oil wells and pump the living daylights out of them for another two hundred years.

The oil company will drill down, then sideways. And if that was not amazing enough, they will not go after any pool of oil but rather they will go after the billions of gallons of oil trapped in the cracks of the surrounding rocks.

But how does one release the oil trapped between cracks in the rocks deep beneath the ground?

Well, they make a solution then, under high pressure, fracture the rocks deep underground and suck up the oil as it leaks down toward the pipe. See how they get the word FRACKING? Fracturing – or, fracking the rocks.

Environmentalists have attacked fracking from the beginning, and as you might expect, from the beginning they have done nothing but lie about the effects of fracking.

According to several new studies, just released, drilling and fracking for natural gas does not spew god-awful amounts of gas, such as methane, into the air.

It turns out that being able to light a kitchen sink full of water on fire was a problem long before anyone drilled for anything. Methane in water is a natural occurrence.

This undercuts the environmental argument that fracking causes pollution and (you knew this was coming) GLOBAL WARMING. These findings concur with the Environmental Protection Agency estimates, published Monday, by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

For geeks like me, we knew that this was going to be the conclusion all along.

We knew, for example, that fracking takes place far below the water line. So

far below that it will have ZERO effect on the aquifer.

Often, when I get into these discussion with environmentalist, I find myself having to explain that, in fact, I do care deeply for the environment. If it turned out that fracking was bad for old Mother Earth, I would be opposed to it. But, as much as I want a clean environment, I will not attempt to “save the planet” by lying.

Should we reclaim the land after digging for coal?

YES! Absolutely. I would be opposed to digging for coal if it left permanent earthaltering, climate altering, scars across the land. But it does not.

When humans first began burning coal we had no idea what we were doing, so the sky hung with a filthy black fog and children died of asthma. But we have since cleaned all that up. We now live in the heart of coal country, where we both dig it and burn it for power. And look at those clear blue skies. It’s not like our population is dying from lung disease here in Campbell County. It’s just not happening.

I would be opposed to drilling for gas and oil if what the environmentalist said was true. But here, once again, we find our eco friends living in denial of the studies that I have just told you about. They simply do not want to see them. The press does not want you to see these studies, so they do not report them. It won’t be long before more lies

about fracking surface.

The truth of the matter is that oil and gas have done more to save the planet than what we were doing to the planet before.

I’ve told you folks about my family’s cabin in the mountains of North Carolina. There was a time, not too long ago, that those mountains were logged out for farmland, wood for buildings, and wood for fuel in the winter time. Go visit those mountains now and see how thick the trees are. The forest reclaimed itself quickly after humans lost their need for so much wood. And why did we lose our need for all that wood?

--- Electricity! --- Coal, gas and oil are now used to pump power to the homes that once burned wood several times a day for various needs. Coal, gas, and oil saved the forests.

I’d like to see the study that shows how much damage digging for rare earth minerals causes. Rare earth minerals are used to make windmills and solar panels. Harmful chemical are used to strip the minerals from the rock, leaving toxic waste behind. But the environmentalists don’t seem to want to talk about that.

Those same environmentalists don’t seem to want to talk about how many birds are knocked out of the sky by windmills every year.

I’ve ask the question before, and I’ll ask it again: What is more important to you, the truth, or that your side wins?

September 27 - October 4, 2013

Joke of the week Tom, Dick and Harry went to a party. After the party they returned to their hotel. The hotel was 600 stories high. Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working.

They made a plan to keep their spirits up while hiking up the stairs: For the first 200 stories, Tom would crack jokes; the second 200 stories Dick would tell a happy story; and lastly, Harry would tell a sad story. They then started up the steps.

Just as planned, Tom told a long, but really funny joke during the first 200 flights of stairs. Then Dick related a very happy story during the next flight.

After two hours it was Harry’s turn.

He turned to the other two and said “Ok guys, here’s my sad story. I forgot the keys downstairs.”

Weekly Constitution Study

Every week, the Observer prints one article, paragraph, or section of either the U.S. or State Constitution for your information.

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A grand jury may consist of twelve (12) persons, any nine (9) of whom concurring may find an indictment. The legislature may change, regulate or abolish the grand jury system.

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UW Faculty Pay Raises Will Save Money for Wyoming

By Bill Gern A lack of state funding for employee pay raises over the past four years has resulted in a steady increase in the number of University of Wyoming faculty members leaving for other institutions. Those departures represent an immeasurable loss of expertise, harming the university’s ability to fulfill its land-grant mission of teaching, research and service.

What many members of the public may not realize is that there’s also a measurable impact to Wyoming’s economy when some of UW’s top performers leave for greener pastures. That economic impact should be more than enough reason to take action and help the university stop the loss of its best and brightest through merit-based salary adjustments. In fact, increases in salary for UW employees actually save money. Here’s why.

High-performing professors contribute to Wyoming’s economic growth not only through relevant research and top-notch teaching, but by attracting millions of dollars in research grants every year.

During the last fully audited fiscal year, 2012, faculty members at UW received a record $86 million in external funding for research.

The vast majority of those dollars came from federal agencies including the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. It’s money that would flow to other states if it didn’t come to Wyoming.

About 60 percent of a typical research grant

goes to salaries for people -- graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, technicians and undergraduate research assistants -- who buy goods and services in the state. Those salaries multiply in the economy to a total impact of about $90 million in a single year.

That’s not to mention the economic contributions of successful research projects through industrial applications, spin-out of new businesses and societal improvement.

Simply stated, UW’s research activity is an enterprise zone for the state -- a big one. A good number of faculty members actually make money for the state, far beyond their salaries, by attracting research grants from the federal government and industry.

Since 2009 -- the last time UW received state funding for employee pay raises -close to 90 faculty members have left. Many were lured away by other institutions or sought employment elsewhere. In almost all cases, those teachers/researchers left for higher-paying jobs.

With their departure, about $20 million in active grants was lost -- dollars that would have supported jobs in Wyoming had they stayed.

The additional secondary economic loss to the state as a result of those faculty departures is around $21 million. What community in Wyoming can stand the loss of a $21 million business?

And while this number is big enough, the departure of high-performing research faculty is far greater because their economic

loss to the university and the state is felt for a number of years. It is here that the financial loss becomes great, because it is additive year after year. It takes time for a new faculty member to gain research competitiveness and significant external funding -- perhaps a decade. In that intervening decade, Wyoming’s estimated loss is at least $75 million. None of this revenue would have been lost if the original faculty member remained at UW. And here’s the rub: An average 1 percent pay raise for UW employees costs about $1.8 million annually. If UW had been able to grant 1 percent raises each of the past four years, the total cost would have been $18.2 million -- a significant amount of money, but still less than has been lost in direct research grants, and much less than the secondary economic loss, together totaling close to $100 million.

Now, there’s no guarantee that regular pay raises would have allowed UW to retain all faculty members who have left over the past four years. But we could have kept a good number of them. UW might not be able to match every offer that comes from a competing institution, but modest, regular raises to reward

successful faculty members go a long way toward retaining them.

The fact is, hiring a new university faculty member is an investment that includes not only the person’s salary, but also start-up costs for laboratories and other expenses. Some of those faculty members, unfortunately, don’t develop into top performers and end up leaving; others flourish and more than pay for their keep with robust research enterprises that take significant effort and time to develop.

When we lose professors who are at the top of their game in pulling in research dollars, the state’s investment in developing them ends up benefiting other

in the major leagues. Over the past decade or so, our elected officials and private donors have helped create major-league facilities at the university with hundreds of millions of dollars in one-time spending -even during times of economic concern. To continue to populate those facilities with the top players in their fields, Wyoming must commit to paying what it takes to recruit, develop and retain them. That’s the only way UW will fully achieve its potential and become the top land-grant institution in the country.

Bill Gern is vice president for research and economic development at the University of Wyoming.

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Enzi Wants Transparency About Benghazi U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., issued the following statement after the Senate rejected an attempt

by Senator Ted Cruz, RTexas, to establish a joint select committee to investigate and report on the attack on the United States diplomatic facility and American personnel in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012.

“Mistakes were made in Benghazi that resulted in the loss of four American lives, including one of our ambassadors,” said Enzi. “We owe it to those in harm’s way, we owe it to the American people, to find out what really happened and why the Admin-

states and institutions, not Wyoming. And replacing them is difficult and expensive, as start-up costs increase every year.

The situation is similar to professional baseball.

An organization makes an investment in a particular player and pays the cost of developing him into a star.

That player, in turn, brings value to the franchise through such things as ticket sales, apparel sales and concessions. If the player moves to a different organization when he advances to the big leagues, the investment is lost.

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Pioneer Memories

Annie Oakley

Submitted by Residents of Pioneer Manor

My Husband

By Mike Borda

By Reba Dorsett

n the Old West, there were many larger than life figures. Names like Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, and Buffalo Bill conjure up the image of brave men who lived a rough life based on grit, alcohol, and guns. However, among the ranks of these men, there were also women whose lives rivaled their masculine counterparts in every sense.

The girl we came to know as Annie Oakley was actually born Phoebe Ann Moses on August 13, 1860 in North Star, Ohio. She was the sixth of seven children, and after her father died in 1866, she was often left to fend for herself. After learning to shoot at the age of eight, she began helping out her family by the selling the game she was able to kill.

By the time Annie had reached her teens, she was well known in the community for her prowess with a firearm. This led to an epic 1876 showdown in the big city of Cincinnati. A traveling showman named Francis E. Butler had been touring the country, winning bets at his shows by wagering that he could beat any local shooter at a contest. When he reached Cincinnati, the local hotel owner who hosted Butler’s show, Jack Frost, set up a match between Butler and Annie.

When Butler arrived, he found to his surprise that his opponent was to be a 15-year-old girl. They began the competition, and by the time it was over after the 25th shot, Butler had lost. Something must have

clicked, though, because after the match Butler was enamored with this girl. They were married in 1882, and began touring together. They lived out of the Cincinnati neighborhood of Oakley, which many believe led her to adopt this as part of her stage name.

In 1885, Annie joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, and as a female sharpshooter, she quickly earned national recognition along with her show-mate Lillian Smith. During one of her tricks, Annie shot a dime traveling through the air at 90 feet. Through Buffalo Bill and his show, she was able to travel not only throughout the United States, but to Europe as well, performing for many European royalties (including Queen Victoria).

Things took a turn for the worse in 1901, however, when Annie was badly injured in a train accident.

She hurt her spine, and was partially paralyzed, eventually having five surgeries to correct the damage. While she continued to tour shortly after recovering, she eventually left Buffalo Bill’s show in 1902.

Even after Annie Oakley left her tour, she continued to be an example for women everywhere. As late as 1922 at 62 years old, Annie was setting shooting records. She died on November 3, 1926.

While she was never the most educated or wealthiest, Annie Oakley set an example by her will. She found her talent in life, and pursued it with unrelenting vigor for all of her days.

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Ambush at Platte Bridge Station

By Jeff Morrison

n November 29, 1864, an unprovoked attack on a Cheyenne village on Sand Creek, in east-central Colorado, set off a chain of violent reactions that continued over several years and spread throughout the grasslands east of the Rockies, including Powder River Country. The Plains Indian Wars cost the lives of many heroic men and women, both Red and White, including one brave cavalry lieutenant who obeyed an impossible order and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

In what became known as the Sand Creek Massacre, 700 soldiers of the First and Third Colorado Cavalry, under the command of Colonel John Chivington, attacked a peaceful Cheyenne village under the leadership of Black Kettle, a well-known advocate for peace between his people and the U. S. Government. Nearly 150 Indians, mostly women and children, were killed in the battle and the atrocities that were committed against living and dead, alike, shocked the nation and enraged the Cheyenne and their Arapaho and Lakota allies.

Vicious retaliatory raids were carried out along the South Platte Valley during the winter and early spring of 1865, and by May many survivors had joined with the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne in Powder River Country. They began raiding along the North Platte, cutting telegraph lines and attacking various stations along the Oregon Trail. In late July, they launched their most ambitious raid against Platte Bridge Station, with the intent of destroying both the bridge and the military outpost guarding it.

The Oregon Trail (also called the Emigrant Trail, California Trail, and Mormon Trail) had been in constant use for almost three decades by the time Louis Guinard established a trading post on the south bank of the North Platte, in presentday Casper, Wyoming. In 1859, Guinard built a 1,000 foot log toll bridge across the river, to allow wagons a safe transition from the south bank to the north bank. It was not the first bridge to cross the Platte but it

soon became the most popular.

In the early 1860’s, the army established several telegraph stations along the trail, and in 1862, it purchased Guinard’s bridge and trading post, and established the Platte Bridge Station.

In July of 1865, the station was garrisoned by Company G of the 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, under the new command of Lieutenant Henry Bretney.

On July 16, Major Martin Anderson and three companies of the 11th Kansas Cavalry arrived at the station. Anderson relieved Bretney as post commander and ordered Bretney and Company G to escort several supply wagons under the command of Sergeant Amos Custard to Sweetwater Station, 40 miles away near Independence Rock, and assume garrison duties.

On the afternoon of July 25, nearly 2,500 Cheyenne, Lakota and Arapaho warriors approached Platte Bridge Station from the north. A small skirmish took place near the bridge and several cavalry horses were driven off. Anderson fortified the south end of the bridge with a mountain howitzer and some rifle pits. A mail ambulance arrived from Fort Laramie, accompanied by 20 year old Lieutenant Caspar Collins, Company G, 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry.

The young officer had been in Fort Laramie procuring remounts and was returning to his post at Sweetwater Station. He planned to spend the night at Platte Bridge and continue on in the morning.

Meanwhile, Lt. Bretney and 10 troopers of the 11th Ohio had left Sweetwater Station for Fort Laramie to collect the company’s payroll. The cavalrymen were travelling with Captain A. S. Lybe of the 3rd United States Volunteer Infantry ( “Galvanized Yankees” – Confederate P. O. W.’s who were granted amnesty in return for service on the Frontier) leading 14 infantrymen, for the same purpose. On the evening of the 25th, they overtook Sergeant Custard and his 24 man detail who was returning with the empty supply wagons to Platte Bridge Station. Bretney and Lybe advised Custard to push on to the station that

night, but Custard told them that because his mules were played out, he would camp that night and continue to the station the next day.

When the two officers arrived at Platte Bridge Station, they found the garrison in a state of high alert. They informed Major Anderson of the approaching wagon train and urged the post commander to send a relief force out that night to link up with Custard and escort the wagons in safely. Anderson decided it could wait until morning.

But all four of Anderson’s 11th Kansas officers begged out of leading a relief force, three of them went so far as to put themselves on sick duty to avoid being ordered to. Frustrated, Anderson was left with few options. Captain Lybe’s men were armed with obsolete muskets and he already viewed Bretney as insubordinate. So he ordered Lt. Collins to lead a detail of 25 men north of the river and to fight their way through 2,500 Indians to escort the wagons back.

Lt. Bretney advised his young colleague to refuse the order, but Collins came from a military family and was raised to put duty above everything. According to tradition, he gave his cap to another friend and said his farewells, “Jim, I know I shall never get back alive. Here is my cap that you have admired so much. Keep it to remember me by.”

The Indians had already prepared for a multi-pronged attack on the bridge and garrison, and were concealed along the

y husband, Ray C Dorsett liked to play practical jokes. They were never mean or malicious, they were always funny. The summer after we were married, his mother gave us a hen with 12 baby chicks. Shortly after, I saw an owl swoop down and grab one of them, so I did what I had seen my mother do, I put a set trap on top of a post. The owl lit on the post and took the trap that had caught its foot. I sure did a poor job in nailing the chain to the post, because 4 or 5 days later, my husband was riding his horse, checking the sheep herd and found the owl at a pond with the trap on its foot, drinking water.

When I came in to the house, a little later, there on the living room floor sat the owl and the trap! Our house was brand new, so there was no carpet on the hard wood floor.

Years later, my husband’s

cousin and his wife stopped in from the Indian reservation. She had a necklace that had been made from porcupine quills. I told my husband that “I could do that, make necklaces”, the next time you see one, shoot it and bring it in.” A couple of days later, he came to the back door and told me to come out, he had gotten a porcupine for me. As I came out the back door, he came in , leading a live porcupine on a wire snare. He had set the wire snare in a hole under the fence, where animals had been going under the fence. He caught the porcupine around the neck. He did end up killing it so that I could use the quills. I cut both ends of the quill and made little pieces of quill that were ivory, with a black tip.

I used coral or jade beads and strung a bead and then a quill to make some beautiful necklaces.

I use to sell them at the bazaar in Hulett. I am sorry to say, I do not have one of those necklaces left.

Pioneer Memories

Submitted by Residents of Pioneer Manor

Cowboy Heaven

By Mary Simmons

dreamed I was in cowboy heaven, what a beautiful sight. I met Yakama Kanook at the gate. Next was Casey Tiff, San Brossnel, Kid Orgenson, and Chris LeDoux.

bluffs and gullies on the north side of the river when Collins led his troop across the bridge and turned to the west. Bretney and Lybe took their small group of soldiers across the bridge as a rear guard. About a mile west of the bridge, a large group of Cheyenne broke out of concealment and Collins ordered his men to charge.

It became apparent to Collins that his small detail was quickly being flanked by nearly 1,000 Indians and he ordered a retreat back to the bridge, only to find more Indians waiting behind. As his troopers ran the gauntlet to the bridge, Collins stayed back to protect their rear, until he was wounded in the hip. As he was attempting to catch up, another trooper fell from his horse, wounded. Collins dismounted and was attempting to aid the soldier when he was struck in the forehead with an arrow.

Four other troopers were killed, and many of the survivors were wounded. They reached the safety of the bridge, thanks to Bretney and Lybe, whose soldiers repulsed a massive assault on the bridge and cleared the path for the retreating cavalry with the help of the mountain howitzer.

Major Anderson refused to send a larger force across the bridge to recover Collins’ body and continue the mission to escort Custard. Bretney accused Anderson and his officers of being cowards, and was promptly put under arrest. Another detail had been sent out to repair the telegraph lines to the east, so that reinforcements could be sent for. It was jumped by Indians as well and one soldier was killed in the retreat back to the post.

By this time, Sgt. Custard had resumed his trek to the station. Just past Red Buttes, about 10 miles from the station, he encountered a patrol from Sweetwater Station, who had

On down the road were Johnny Morris and Tom Simmons.

What? Tom Simmons!! That’s when I woke up and realized I was only dreaming. What a beautiful dream!

seen the size of the Indian force and advised him to turn back.

Custard refused and continued on. Hearing the howitzer being fired at the station, Custard sent Corporal Shrader and four men ahead to investigate. The scouting party was attacked half way to the Station. Shrader and one other man survived a running battle and reached the relative safety of the station. Custard and his remaining 19 men were surrounded, but using the wagons for cover, managed to hold out for four hours before being overwhelmed and killed to the last man.

Two Shoshone scouts employed at the station finally managed to sneak through the besieging force and deliver a message requesting immediate reinforcements. But by the time a force could be gathered, the attacking army of Indians had come to the conclusion that they could not take the station by force, and returned north to Powder River Country.

Caspar Collins’ badly mutilated body was recovered, along with the other four men who died with him, as were the bodies of Sgt. Custard’s ill-fated wagon train. The Army honored Lt. Collins posthumously by renaming Platte Bridge Station, Fort Casper (the declaration misspelled Collins’ name and no one bothered to correct it).

Although the fort was greatly enlarged the following year, it was abandoned in 1867 and the buildings were cannibalized to build Fort Fetterman.

In response to the attacks of the Platte Valley raids, the army launched the Powder River Expedition in August of 1865.

During this punitive campaign, General Connor attacked another peaceful Indian village.

The Indians sought their revenge during Red Cloud’s War of 1866. And so it continued…

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September 27 - October 4, 2013

Football Game, Parade, Highlight UW Homecoming Schedule “This is the West … Forever Brown and Gold” is the theme of the 2013 University of Wyoming Homecoming, Oct. 5-12.

Activities will include a pig roast, Homecoming sing, a parade and football game along with community service projects, art exhibitions, breakfasts, luncheons, reunions, campus tours and open houses.

For more information about Homecoming events, including a complete schedule, visit www.wyoalumni.com or call the UW Alumni Association at (307) 766-4166.

Among the highlights:

community service projects and allow students to thank the community. Following the event will be a barbecue and live music from the Libby Creek Original.

Saturday, Oct. 5 9 a.m. -- The Big Event will offer

Friday, Oct. 11 8-10 a.m. -- Breakfast on the lawn

Wednesday, Oct. 9 7:30-10:30 a.m. -- Welcome Wednesday and free continental breakfast in Prexy’s Pasture.

6-11 p.m. -- Homecoming Sing at the Arts and Science auditorium.

Thursday, Oct. 10 11 a.m. -- Chant/cheer competition at Simpson Plaza.

in Prexy’s Pasture.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. -- ASUW pig roast at Simpson Plaza.

4 p.m. -- Keith and Thyra Thomson Honors Convocation, UW College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

Saturday, Oct. 12 9 a.m. -- Silent Trails Memorial Trail Race.

9:30 a.m. -- The Homecoming parade begins at the corner of Ninth and Ivinson streets.

11 a.m. -- Cowboy Walk from the Hilton Garden Inn. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Tailgate Park opens.

1:30 p.m. -- Cowboys vs. New Mexico football game.

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With its largest membership ever, the UW Western Thunder Marching Band will perform at both the Homecoming parade and Cowboys football game Saturday, Oct. 12.

Roller Derby Hits Gillette

By Katie Buffington aka Doppleganger Most people think of roller derby as skimpy shorts, fist fights and female debauchery. While the shorts part is true, most women in this sport lead a life of exemplary character. This sport is about female empowerment and expression. Everyone needs an avenue of escape from the stress of life, and no other team provides that sense of self worth better than the Coal Miners’ Daughters.

CMD is a USA Roller Sports

roller derby league based out of Gillette. They travel all over the region competing against teams from South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado and Montana. With a team of about 18 girls, they strive to improve the mental, physical and emotional well being of every woman on the team. Their motto is “ Community. Strength. Empowerment” and these women live up to that commitment.

They are involved in charities all

over Gillette, raising funds for the Bender-Hoff family, Dowdy family and any other family that they can. Aside from local charities, each bout is dedicated to cancer research, with a percentage of the proceeds going towards supporting the Cancer of the month. In 2013 alone, they have raised over $7, 000 dollars for non profits and needy local families. They have given countless volunteer hours to the town, helping raise funds for the local fight nights, Donkey Creek Festival Car Show, local non-profits, and improving Gillette through planters. They also host food drives for the Council of Community Services.

They have been active in Gillette since April 2012, and in that time they have competed in several bouts. Recently they went against the Rushmore Rollers, a roller derby team based out of South Dakota. Each jam was action filled with, girls taking and exchanging hits to gain position. The Central Pavilion in Gillette rang with the cheers of the crowd as each team lined time after time to fight for the win. Despite physical agony and exhaustion, CMD and Rushmore kept fighting until the very last second. Both teams pushed their physical and mental limits, trading spots for the lead. At half time, Rushmore was victorious.

Entering into the second half, the attitudes of both teams had taken a change. Each side was more

determined to be victorious, driving each member to do better, hit harder and skate faster. The lead continued to change and it was not until the final jam, the last two minutes that a victor could be named. CMD and Rushmore lined up on the line, ready to lay their hearts on the track. The whistle blew, bodies collided and a toppled.

Finally, a victor was named after the full two minute jam. CMD took the victory, beating Rushmore 148-142.

If you missed the action, CMD has another bout on October 5, 2013 at the Camplex Central Pavilion. The doors open at 5:00 P.M. and the bout starts at 6:00. Make sure to get their early and peruse the merchandise table, bar, concession stand and other business tables located at the bout.

A portion of the proceeds goes to GARF and cancer research. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is only fitting that the raffle money and proceeds go towards fighting breast cancer.

This is a special bout for the girls

because they have a breast cancer survivor on the team. Ladena “Rinki Dink” Chitwood Kmieciak was diagnosed with breast cancer and beat the odds.She is a survivor who epitomizes strength and family. She skates on this team with her daughter-in-law Massacre Barbie. This bout is in her name and the name of all women who have been affected by breast cancer.

Tickets are available from any CMD member, The Montgomery Bar, Razor City Roller Derby Supply or by calling 307-363-COAL. For more information go their website: coalminersdaughters. com. Make sure to like them on Facebook!

What’s Going On in Sports?

Friday, September 27, 2013

-Camel Cross Country at Elks Golf Course Rapid City Invite 3 p.m.

-Camel Football (SO) at home vs.

Cheyenne South 3:30 p.m.

-Camel Football (V) at home vs.

Cheyenne South 7 p.m.

-Camel Golf at Rock Springs for State -Lady Camel Swimming at home vs.

Cheyenne East 4 p.m.

-Camel Tennis (V) at Casper for Regionals -Camel Volleyball (JV/V) at Casper Invite 8 a.m. / 9 a.m.

-Eagles Cross Country at Elks Golf Course Rapid City Invite 5 p.m.

-Gillette WILD Hockey at home vs.

Billings 7:30 p.m.

-Panthers Cross Country at Saratoga Golf Course 2 p.m.

-Panthers Football at Bighorn 1 p.m.

-Panthers Golf at Devils Tower for State TBA -Panthers Volleyball at home vs.

Tongue River 4 p.m. / 5 p.m. / 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

-Camel Football (JV) at Rapid City Stevens 11 a.m.

-Camel Golf at Rock Springs for State -Lady Camel Swimming at Sheridan Invite 10 a.m.

-Camel Tennis (V) at Casper for Regionals -Camel Volleyball (JV/V) at Casper Invite 8 a.m. / 9 a.m.

-Eagles 7th White Football at Spearfish 9 a.m.

-Eagles 8th Football A at Spearfish 10:30 a.m.

-Eagles 7th Volleyball at home for Sage Valley Pool Play 9 a.m.

-Eagles 8th Volleyball at twin Spruce 9 a.m.

-Eagles 9th Volleyball at CCHS vs.

Kelly Walsh 10 a.m. / 11 a.m.

-Eagles 9th Volleyball at CCHS vs.

Sheridan 12 p.m. / 1 p.m.

-Panthers Golf at Devils Tower for State TBA -Panther Jr. High Volleyball 8th at Twin Spruce Invite 8 a.m.

-Panther Jr. High Volleyball 7th at Sage Valley Invite 8 a.m.

-Warrior 7th Football at Natrona High vs. CY 10 a.m.

-Warrior 8th Football at home vs. CY 10 a.m.

-Warrior (7 A) Volleyball at Sage Valley Pool Play 8 a.m.

-Warrior (8 A) Volleyball at home for Pool Play 8 a.m.

-Warrior (7-8 B) Volleyball at Sage Valley Pool Play 9 a.m.

-Warrior (7-8 B) Volleyball at home for Pool Play 8 a.m.

-Warrior 9th Volleyball at CCHS vs.

Sheridan 10 a.m. / 11 a.m.

-Warrior 9th Volleyball at CCHS vs.

Kelly Walsh 12 p.m. / 1 p.m.

Monday, September 30, 2013

-Panthers Football (JV) at Upton 4 p.m.

-Panthers Jr. High Football at home vs. Upton 4:30 p.m.

-Panther Jr. High Volleyball at home vs. Upton 4 p.m. / 5 p.m.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

-Camel Volleyball (SO) vs. Sturgis at Gillette South Campus 4 p.m.

-Camel Volleyball (SO) vs. Spearfish at Gillette South Campus 5 p.m.

-Eagles Cross Country at Cam-Plex Park Sage Valley Invite 4 p.m.

-Eagles 8th Football B at Sturgis 5:15 p.m.

-Eagles 7th Volleyball A at home vs.

Hulett 4 p.m.

-Eagles 8th Volleyball at Hulett 5 p.m.

-Panthers Volleyball at Glenrock 4 p.m. / 5 p.m. / 6 p.m.

-Warrior Cross Country at Cam-Plex Park Sage Valley Invite 4 p.m.

-Warrior 7th Football Gold at home vs.

Belle Fourche 4 p.m.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

-Camel Football (SO) at home vs.

Rapid City Stevens 4 p.m.

-Camel Tennis (V) at Home for STATE -Camel Volleyball at Sheridan 4:30 p.m. / 5:45 p.m. / 7 p.m.

-Eagles 7th Red Football at Buffalo 4 p.m.

-Eagles 7th White Football at Moorcroft 4 p.m.

-Eagles 8th Football A at Buffalo 5:30 p.m.

-Eagles 9th Football A at home vs.

Natrona Black 4 p.m.

-Warrior (7/8 A) Volleyball at home vs.

Buffalo 4 p.m. / 5 p.m.

-Warrior (7-8 B) Volleyball at home vs.

Buffalo 4 p.m. / 5 p.m.

-Warrior 9th Volleyball at Sheridan 4 p.m. / 5 p.m.

Friday, October 4, 2013

-Camel Football (V) at home vs.

Sheridan 7 p.m.

-Lady Camel Swimming at Mandan for ND Quad 5 p.m.

-Camel Tennis (V) at Home for STATE -Gillette WILD Hockey at Great Falls 7:30 p.m.

-Panthers Football at home vs. Newcastle 7 p.m.

-Panthers Volleyball at Bighorn 5 p.m. /6 p.m. / 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

-Camel Football (JV) at Sheridan 11 a.m.

-Lady Camel Swimming at Mandan Invite 10 a.m.

-Camel Tennis (V) at Home for STATE -Camel Volleyball (V) at Sheridan for Border Wars 11 a.m.

-Eagles Cross Country at Wright Golf Course Wright Brittany Rentas Memorial 10 a.m.

-Eagles 8th Football B at Dean Morgan 10 a.m.

-Eagles 7th Volleyball at home vs.

Sheridan A- 1 p.m. / B- 2 p.m.

-Eagles 8th Volleyball at home vs.

Sheridan B- 1 p.m. / A- 2 p.m.

-Eagles 9th Volleyball at CCHS vs.

NC Black 10 a.m. / 11 a.m.

-Eagles 9th Volleyball at CCHS vs.

NC Orange 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m.

-Gillette WILD Hockey at Great Falls 7:30 p.m.

-Panthers Jr. High Football 7th at Douglas TBA -Panthers Cross Country at Wright Golf Course Wright Brittany Rentas Memorial 10 a.m.

-Warrior Cross Country at Wright Golf Course Wright Brittany Rentas Memorial 10 a.m.

-Warrior 7th Football Blue at home vs.

Dean Morgan Red 10 a.m.

-Warrior 7th Football Gold at home vs.

Dean Morgan Black 12 p.m.

-Warrior 8th Football at Sheridan 10 a.m. / 11:30 a.m.

-Warrior 9th Football at Douglas vs.

South 12 p.m.

-Warrior (7/8 A) Volleyball at home vs.

Sheridan 9 a.m. / 10 a.m -Warrior (7-8 B) Volleyball at home vs.

Sheridan 9 a.m. / 10 a.m.

-Warrior 9th Volleyball at CCHS vs.

N.C. Black 10 a.m. / 11 a.m.

-Warrior 9th Volleyball at CCHS vs.

N.C. Orange 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m.

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Football Rankings: Week 4

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Submitted by Kevin Koile - wyopreps.com Two new #1′s have reached the top of the polls heading into the half-way point of the season, and the first cold blast of the season is scheduled to arrive, about 2 weeks ahead of normal schedule.

Gillette got their revenge last week, against a Natrona team responsible for their only 2 losses last year. The Camels now claim the top spot. Sheridan climbs up to #2 after pulling off a stunning surprise against former #1 East. The Energy Bowl rivals need to focus on the next game and the weather, before they can turn their attention to each other next week. The Thunderbirds drop to #3, and Natrona drops to #4, while Central retains the #5 spot. All 5 ranked teams this week, play unranked competition.

For now in 3A…it’s Powell, Douglas, and everyone else. The Panthers claim all but 1 first vote, which went to the Bearcats. Cody moves back up to #3, by just 2 votes ahead of Star Valley. Jackson cracks the polls for the first time in a long time, as the Broncs are now #5. Conference play in 3A starts this week. The game of note has #5 Jackson at #1 Powell.

Six teams got #1 votes in 2A, after last weeks shake up on top. Mountain View is now the team with the bulls-eye on their back. Burns impressed enough voters with their win against then #1 Big Horn, that they would climb up to #2, while Lovell would hold at #3, after last week’s state title rematch

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shootout vs. unranked Lyman. Wheatland is up to #4, and the Rams almost went from #1 to out of the polls, but held on to #5.

There are 2 huge matchups this weekend, featuring undefeated vs. undefeated. #3 Lovell travels to #1 Mountain View, while unranked Glenrock plays at #4 Wheatland.

Some have questioned who have the Herders played so far, but they have their chance this week to prove themselves.

Only 6 teams got votes in 1A…and they’re all ranked, which means there’s a tie somewhere. The top 3 are unchanged with Cokeville, Lusk and Upton-Sundance.

Southeast finally scored and got their first win of the season, which was enough to bump them up to #4. Lingle-Ft. Laramie dropped to #5 after last week’s shutout loss to Lusk…and they have to share that ranking with Rocky Mountain. This is the 2nd of 2 weeks, where it’s East vs. West. Cokeville visits eastern Wyoming, for the first time in a long time, as they will go to Dogger country, for a Saturday game.

The match-up that 6-man fans have been waiting for is this week. It’s #2 Meeteetse at #1 Dubois. Seth Bennett vs. Sterling Baker. #3 Midwest is waiting to climb over the loser in the rankings…maybe. Hulett holds at #4 this week, and Kaycee is now #5. The latter 2 teams will duke it out Saturday in Buckaroo country.

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TWO STATE GOLF MEETS POSTPONED Submitted by Kevin Koile – wyopreps.com The first winter storm is coming sooner than expected, and that means the first state championship meet of the 2013-2014 school year will be delayed.

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Classifieds Camping/Fishing

Homes for Sale

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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Others could be looking at your ad for only $0.25 per word per week. Go to www.campbellcountyobserver.net

Solutions from this week

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

ACE will reduce your appetite and give you energy. The natural way to lose weight. www.facebook.com/AcePill 660-2974

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September 27 - October 4, 2013

Campbell County Observer

Help Wanted

Child Care

Guns for Sale

Services

Wanted to Buy

*Immediate Openings!* Are you looking to join a fast paced, growing company?

Are you ready to earn the income you know you’re worth? Are you outgoing and enjoy meeting new people? Do you enjoy sales and have sales experience?

Do you enjoy leading and helping others to succeed?

If so, this is the career for you! We have openings that provide print, website, and radio advertising as well as marketing solutions to businesses. We focus primarily on smaller communities, providing personalized, in-depth information specific to each coverage area. It is our goal to ensure that every customer has a positive experience, from the initial sale to final publication. We are looking for a few highly motivated and passionate individuals that will provide exemplary customer service and sales expertise to keep our clients happy and keep our company growing! If interested, please email cover letter and resume to CampbellCountyObserver@gmail.com for an interview.

Child Care in Sleepy Hollow.

Room for 2 children. $20 per day per child. Call 307-2572306.

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.

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

I Buy Militaria. Swords, uniforms, bayonets, medals, guns/parts, field gear. 6827864

RV Winterization starting at $99.95 at YOUR house. Call Randy at 307-660-3091 (b340-tfnh)

Wanted: Old Batteries. Call 307-670-1675. D4-30-8P

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 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, must be good with organization. I am ready to pay $600.00 per week. Interested person should contact: deans995@ gmail.com Bl-32-2V Full Time Flooring Installers wanted. Must have experience. Bring resumes in to Carpet Express Direct on Hwy. 59 next to the Prime Rib Restaurant.

State Wide Sales people.

Print Advertising Sales for new State-wide newspaper.

Call 307-299-4662

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.

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

International Tractor 300 Utility For Sale. $2000 Artic Cat 4X4 2001For Sale. $2000 Call Bill 307 - 660 – 8563.

Chopper - Custom built frame, s&s engine, carb, etc.

80ci. Evolution engine. Wide glide front end. Low. Torn apart down to frame. Have all parts, could be built in two days with under $200.00.

Asking $5,500 or best offer.

Price:$5,500obo. Contact: 307-670-2733 2013 Custom Harley Hardtail Bobber all new $9,500. Marlins 685-4452 or 685-8100 2010 Polaris 550 eps with less than 100 miles, books for $8,000. make and offer.

Call Steve Terry at 307-2992992 16ft Sea Nymph Fishing Boat, 50 hp outboard Merc, trolling motor, just serviced at wyoming marine $2,500 O.B. O 307-299-4662 or307-6220825

Produce for Sale Fresh local “Free Range” eggs. All natural, no animal by-products. No antibiotics. $3/Doz. 257-9049

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 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.

Heavy Equipment/ Trailers 6x10 trailer. Great shape, fits your biggest Harley. $1,400 obo. 299-4967.

1981 Circle J 4-horse Horse Trailer. New floor, paint and wiring. $2500 OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374 1981 Circle J 4-horse Horse Trailer. New floor, paint and wiring done in shop class 2 years ago. No rust only used once since redone. $2500 or OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374

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

Merchandise 1939 HA Selmer Trumpet $750 OBO. 687-1087 Large Underground Tank. 307-680-8838

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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/ For sale: whirlpool refrigerator, brand new patio propane heater, still in box Cabela’s shower tent, large dining room dark blue/red rooster rug, 10” wet tile saw, treadmill. Call 682-6353.

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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.

WILL PAY CASH FOR CAMPERS. Call Scott (307) 680-0854.

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

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In addition to tennis, Dod competed in many other sports, including golf, field hockey, and archery. She also won the British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship, played twice for the England women’s national field hockey team (which she helped to found[1]), and won a silver medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in archery.

September 27 - October 4, 2013

Sports Report

Campbell County Observer

GSC Well Represented at the Casper Fall Classic

By Audra Stumbaugh 8 to U18 soccer teams attended the Casper Fall Classic last weekend, and Gillette Soccer Club played some great games with teams from across the state as well as Montana and South Dakota.

The Silver U12 girls’ team of Anna Beierle, Alyson Borchers, Sarah Cole, Lauryn Collins, Brooke Conklin, Hannah Durgin, Gracie Hill, Kaitlyn Hughes, Jennifer Michaels, Payton Porter, Tailey Schnaible, Delani Stafford, Sabra Tompkins, and Alia Wooldridge finished the weekend 1-2. They split games on Saturday in pool play with a 4-1 loss to Lander followed by a 2-0 win over magic city that afternoon. In the semis on Sunday they lost 2-0.

“It was a very physical game against Jackson and the girls played well. They dominated the second half on their end of the field but were unable to get a goal in the net,” Coach Eric Borchers said afterwards.

The U12 girls gold team of Brady Deimling, Gabby Drube, Breckyn Hamlin, Kate Hladky, Payton Mc Grath, Shaelea Milliron, Peyton Roswadovski, Macy Schomer, Sydney Solem, Karissa Tranas, Taegan Wandler, Skylar Wyllie, and Angela Youngs tied two games and won one which was enough to get them into the championship game against Rushmore Revolution. They came out on top with a 5-1 score.

The U14 girls silver team had a great weekend as well. They came in 3rd in their division with 2 wins and 2 losses. Their first game they lost 3-1 to Magic City but then turned it around winning the next two games, the first one against Jackson Hole 2-0 and then against Rushmore 3-1. When they met up against the Casper Blades they could not shut them down and lost 4-1.

Team mates are Bailey Alt, Zoe Biggs, Chantel Cunningham, Mercedes Cunningham, Molly Dashney, Misteen English, Alyssa King, Mya Lockwood, Rhiannon Mandarich, Elizabeth Olsen, Addysen

Swekard, Teaghen Sweckard and Desarae Wilson.

The U14 girls gold team went UN defeated and did not give up any goals during the tournament. The girls scored a total of 29 goals during the weekend and brought home the championship. Team mates are Kennedy Ayers, Kierra Cutright, DeLaney Hallcroft, Baylee Hamlin, Kylie Hatzenbihler, Emma Jarvis, Emily Jones, Christina Lacek, McKenzee Nuzum, Grace Roswadovski, Kennedy Schomer, Alyssa Stumbaugh and Mollie Wilson.

The U18 girls had to split their team and play in the 6v6 co-ed division down in Casper. The White team, consisting of Emma Jurewicz, Kendra Sosa, Katy Traverso, Lori Storie, Molly Kuhbacher, Sam Phillips and Kenisha Melanson won all of their games in pool play, and later won the Championship game, beating Douglas Co-Ed 4-3. The Black team, with Ciara Nice, Sonya Crone, Ashley Wilcox, Courtney Michael, Sarah Gorman, Hailey Jensen and Marena Zeller, also had a strong showing in the tournament, taking 3rd place.

The U10 Boys Gold went 1-2: lost to Casper Red 6-1 beat Lander 3-0 and lost to Lander 3-0. U10 Boys Silver went 0-4.

The U12 Edge boys Sharp Shooters started out strong in the Fall Casper Classic with a 5-1 win over Rock Springs. Cole Deimling was first to score, and then Luke Hladky scored a header off a cross from Mason Miller. Cade Ayers, Mason Miller, and Gunnar Gauthier all scored goals in the second half.

The next game against Casper was a battle until the end with Edge winning 2-1. Edge was down 1-0 after a penalty kick was scored on them, but the boys battled back to tie it up 1-1 with Cade Ayers scoring on an assist from Luke Hladky.

Nate Delgrande sealed the win by scoring off a direct kick in the final minutes of the game.

These two wins guaranteed Edge a spot in the championship game, but they had one more pool play

game against Lander. The boys lacked intensity in this game and lost 3-1. Cade Ayers scored the only goal.

In the championship game, Edge faced Lander again and was victorious 2-1. Cole Deimling scored a header off an assist from Mason Miller and Creed Carlson also scored. Nathan King was a beast in the goal as keeper with several amazing saves. The defense of Deegan Williams, Jacob Guernsey, Nate Delgrande, Josh Guernsey, Tyler Schroyer, and Gunnar Gauthier was impressive and made our championship possible. Other members of the team include Brendan King, Luis Molina, and Chris Horsely.

The U14 boy’s team improved over the tournament in Casper with a 1-1-1 record, missing going to the finals by just 1 point. Team mates are Nathan Brown, Caden Carlson, Hunter Castleberry-Nunez, Alexander Choy, Dillon Cole, Kelsey Franz, Isaac Howell, Joseph Jurewicz II, Colton Larson, Cristian Martinez, Zachary Milliron, Gabriel Molina, Colton Pilon, and Tyler Whitt.

The High School boy’s 11v11 team cruised to the Championship by defeating Lander 5-0, Rock Springs 7-2, Sheridan 5-0 and beat Lander again 6-1 in the Finals. The High School 6v6 team comprised mainly of Freshman and Sophomores just missed out going to the finals, losing 7-2 to Powell, beating Casper 13-4 and missing out going to the finals by losing 12-10 to Red Lodge, MT. Members of the two teams are Kelby Borchgrevink, Blaine Christenson, Clark Christenson, Cassey Curtis, Alex Germann, Andrew Guernsey, Camdin Hinkel, Chris Holmes, Michael Kessel,Jackson King, Lane Knievel, Alonso Molina, Oscar Molina, Eduardo Ontiveros, Julio Ortiz, Jesse Prowett, Shey Rearcik, Jarrett Shrum, Kelby Tranas, Dalton Young , Tarren Young, and Kevin Zipperian.

Congrats to all the players and coaches on another great weekend of soccer!

ENROLL NOW!

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