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Last weekend, on September 8th, people rallied together in support of a great cause, to help bring awareness and raise money for Huntington’s Disease (HD). Londen Fuernisen, a local resident of Gillette, is so passionate about finding a cure that she felt the need to do something to help.

The father of Londen’s children, Justin Fender, was diagnosed in the summer of 2008 with the disease. Justin Fender 30 is from Lead, South Dakota, his mother had HD and it was passed onto Justin.

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moved from South Dakota to Gillette where he lives in a long term care facility so he can be closer to his children and spend more time with them. He, among others in Gillette, is living with the disease and has the support of their loved ones who are helping them through it.

Huntington’s disease is a hereditary condition in which your brain’s nerve cells gradually break down.

This in turn affects physical movements, emotions, and cognitive abilities. Unfortunately, there is no cure yet, but there are ways to cope with this disease and its symptoms.

A defect in a single gene causes Huntington’s disease. It’s considered an autosomal dominant disorder. This means that one copy of the abnormal gene is enough to cause the disease. If one of your parents has this genetic defect, you have a 50 percent chance of inheriting it. You can also pass it on to your children. The genetic mutation responsible for Huntington’s is different from many other mutations.

There isn’t a substitution or a missing section in the gene. Instead, there is a copying error. An area within the gene is copied too many times and the number of repeated copies tends to increase with each generation. In general, symptoms of Huntington’s show up earlier in people with a larger number of repeats. The disease also progresses faster as more repeats accumulate. As of now there is no cure for the disease and is being treated with medications, physical occu-

pational speech therapy.

The 1st annual 5k walk and run has been in the making for less than a year now and has taken many man hours to put it all together. The volunteer committee worked numerous hours and dedicated a lot of time and energy to make this a wonderful uplifting experience for all in attendance.

“A walk to remember” is what it’s being dubbed as. After many meetings, phone calls and emails the volunteers got the ball rolling and were able to secure a locations and sponsors as well as many walkers and runners to participate. At the end of July, a Facebook page was made and the word spread like wild fire and within the first week of August 38 people were on board to walk or run in the event. Sponsors from the community donated various items such as camel water packs, pro flex work gloves and gift certificates just to name a few. About 10 door prizes were given away after the run prizes for 1st place male, 1st place female, 1st place child (age 13 & under), and a special prize for the winner of the Kids 1k! Flyers were hung around Gillette announcing the event and inviting the whole town. On August 31st, event volunteers as well as their families stood outside of Wal-Mart handing out blue ribbons and informational papers about HD and were able to raise money while out.

The morning of the walk/ run volunteers showed up at 6am to prepare for people who did not have the chance to pre-register.

Kids took their marks on the starting line at the Care to Cure HD walk/run last Saturday.

Registration started at 6:15 in the lobby of the Campbell County Recreation Center.

As people showed up they were welcome by volunteer members thanking them for their support. Men, women, and children show up to be part of the journey helping the HD community.

As people waited for the event to start water, fruit and nutritional bars were offered to them before their departure for the 5k. The kids 1k started at 7:15, walkers for the 5k started around 7:30 and runners headed out around 7:45.

The 5k started at the Rec Center, went up 4 J to the College Tech Center, over the bridge up Sinclair, to the Douglas highway and down

Shoshone Ave. Along the way there was a half way check point set up where three volunteers set up a water and Gatorade booth for participants. You could see families, mothers pushing their little ones in strollers, couple hand in hand, girl-friends and runners of all ages along the route.

With events like this one going on around the country and communities showing their support, there is hope that one day there will be a cure for this incapacitating disease and carriers will no longer have to suffer. Be a part of the cure and join in next year, around this time, when there will be another 5k in honor of the people living with HD.

CCPR Fall Sports Registration

By Valarie Terry - Observer Sports Reporter

The Campbell County Recreation center has the following sports open, through the recreation center, for participants to register. Registration will be available at the front desk of the facility and most offer registration online as well. The recreation center offers a wide variety of sports for boys and girls of all ages. Volunteer coaches are always needed during these busy sports seasons contact the recreation center for further information. Parks and Recreation staff will recruit coaches for each team as well as randomly select players for each team.

Bantam Basketball for boys and girls in the 1st – 3rd grades. This program will introduce young children to the sport of basketball. Coaches will be responsible for teaching basic rules and skills while using lower baskets and smaller size basketballs.

The primary goal is for the children to learn basic fundamentals and to have

fun. Bantam Basketball is held on Saturdays at the South Campus High School Gymnasium, starting October 13th. Registration will begin on August 13th and will run through September 30th at the Recreation Center or online. Each participant will be required to pay a fee of $25.00.

Blades & Avalanche Hockey Program for children ages 5-8 year olds.

The Blades and Avalanche Hockey Program is designed for all levels of participants to be able to learn the game of hockey and practice a wide variety of skills. Registration will be held August 27 – October 1 at the Recreation Center. To be eligible to play in the Blades and Avalanche program you MUST be 5 years old

by October 11, 2012 and is $30.00 per child, per season. Rental equipment will be available for an extra fee of $55.00. All participants MUST show up fully dressed in hockey gear (including mouth guard) and ready

to skate on Thursday, October 11th.

Coaches reserve the right to move or change participants in groups throughout the session. Gear handouts will be on Monday, October 8th at the Rockpile Community Center.

Practice and games will be held at the Spirit Hall Ice Arena on Mondays & Thursdays. Ages 5-6 Skate at 6:15 p.m. - 7:05 p.m., Ages 7-8 Skate at 7:15 p.m. - 8:05 p.m. The second session will be offered January 7th -March 7th.

There are more registration dates coming up soon for other sporting opportunities. Keep an eye open for; Girl’s Junior High Basketball, High School co-ed League Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Adult Racquetball Lessons, Izzi Racquetball open tournament, Junior Racquetball, session 2 of Shimokawara Karate, Men’s and Women’s Tennis Leagues as well as Youth Beginning Tennis Lessons Starting in October.

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Business council board votes on bond request, contract

The Business Council held its regular meeting in Gillette, Wyo., last week, voting on an Industrial Development Bond request and a contract.

The board voted on a recommendation to the governor’s office to support Lost Creek, ISR, LLC/UrEnergy, Inc.’s, request for the State Treasurer’s office to purchase $34 million in bonding for the project.

The board also voted to enter into a $122,500 contract with Behre Dolbear & Co. to evaluate the economics of the project and appraise the assets securing the bond. The $34 million in bonding would be contin-

gent on the results of the contract work. If positive results are found and the bonding goes forward, the Business Council would be reimbursed by Lost Creek/Ur-Energy for the cost of the contract investment.

In addition, the board voted to move forward with the Community Development Block Grant program’s consolidated five year plan.

The board heard updates on some of the strategic initiatives the Business Council has been working on with various partners such as: the Hybrid Energy Systems Study in cooperation with the University of

Wyoming School of Energy Resources and the Idaho National Laboratory; work with Western Research Institute on off-grid power supply for small data plants; and an update on advancing opportunities in rail transportation in the state including a cooperative effort for a comprehensive rail with the Wyoming Dept. of Transportation.

The board also heard updates from its Agribusiness Division and the Public Relations and Marketing staff on various projects and programs.

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The 2nd Annual Wyoming Summit on Community Colleges will feature four of the nation’s foremost experts on reforming remedial education efforts and improving college completion rates.

The Summit, sponsored by the Wyoming Association of Community College Trustees, is set for Sept.

18 at Casper College. To register online, visit www. wacct.org/events-list and click on the ‘E’ icon.

“The need to improve college completion rates is both a major economic issue for our students and our country, and a major public policy issue for our legislators,” said Steve Bahmer, Executive Director of the WACCT. “We’re bringing in the nation’s leading experts in four key areas to help us begin to explore what we in Wyoming can do to make sure our students are college-ready when they arrive in college, and workforce-ready when they leave.”

Stan Jones, President of Complete College America, will deliver the keynote

address at the Summit, providing an overview of Wyoming’s performance in helping college students attain a degree or certificate.

Complete College America currently has 30 alliance states that are all working toward improving that critical outcome.

Additionally, the Summit will feature Peter Adams, Director of the Accelerated Learning Project at the Community College of Baltimore County. Adams will discuss strategies for reforming remediation efforts. Currently, nearly 50 percent of Wyoming freshman seeking an associate’s degree to take remedial education courses to get them ready for collegelevel work.

Carol Puryear, director of the Tennessee Technology Center at Murfreesboro, will discuss the ways in which college practices can change student outcomes, and methods colleges can use to provide greater structure and clearer pathways to completion.

David Longenecker, president of the Western

Ninth annual Jayden’s Friends auction

The Wyoming Biker Association will hold its 9th annual Jayden’s Friends Auction. This event is one of their main fund raisers which all proceeds are donated to help local children with medical needs.

Please support the event which will be held on October 13, 2012 at Jakes Tavern.

Dinner will be served at 5:00 P.M. and the auction will be beginning at 6:00 P.M. If you have any items you would like to donate to the auction please call

Sandie at 680-2982. If you know of any child in need of medical assistance please have them call Jamie at 670-1456.

Hope to see you come out to the support the group who gives back so much to our local families in need.

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Interstate Commission for Higher Education, will lead a discussion of the work colleges and the K12 system can do to reduce the time it takes a student to attain a degree or certificate. The time it takes for students to complete has increased in the last 40 years, and the longer it takes, the fewer students who complete their college programs.

The WACCT hosted the first community college summit last year to launch a statewide conversation about the role the colleges, lawmakers, the K12 system, the University of Wyoming and industry must play to ensure that Wyoming’s students are prepared to compete in a changing, global economy.

“Students who come to college unprepared for college-level work take longer to get their degrees, and most who require remedial courses never graduate,” Bahmer said. “Our second annual summit will provide a forum for a discussion about how to deal with those issues.”

About the WACCT: The Wyoming Association of Community College Trustees, a membership organization of Wyoming’s 49 community college trustees, is dedicated to promoting the continued quality, strength, vitality and effectiveness of Wyoming’s community colleges.

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2012 National Suicide Awareness Week Event

There will be a 2012 National Suicide Awareness Week Event on September 13th from 7 to 9pm near Walgreen’s (grassy area in front of store) – along Douglas Highway in Gillette.

In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 15 minutes, claiming more than 36,000 lives each year. It is estimated that an attempt is made every minute, with close to one million people attempting suicide annually. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. among adults 18-65, the second leading cause of death among teens and young adults, and individuals ages 65 and older account for 16 percent of all suicide deaths.

Last year alone 127 lives were lost to suicide in Wyoming, with 12 of those from Campbell County. So far this year we have already lost 13 of our residents to suicide. Suicide is a public health issue that does not discriminate by age, gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. September 9th through 15th is National Suicide Awareness Week across the United States.

To call attention to this important week-long awareness campaign the Suicide Prevention Coalition of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council will display 127 luminaries representing the lives lost in Wyoming last year.

Please let the 127 flames remind

you of this important issue and the free local and national hotlines available to help remind all Campbell County citizens that they are not alone:

24/7 Local Crisis Line (307) 688-5000 National Suicide Hotline 1(800) 273-TALK (8255) For more information on the event or to find out how you can get involved please call Spring Wilkins with the Suicide Prevention Coalition of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council at (307) 696-8027.

Prostate Cancer Awareness needed among Wyoming men September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Submitted by Kim Deti - Wyoming Department of Health

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of the task force and a prostate cancer survivor for nine years, said, “The more people are aware of this disease and the more they are educated, the better decisions they can make.

It’s also important for prostate cancer survivors to feel like they are not alone when battling the disease.”

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“Men need to make informed decisions about the known risks and potential benefits of prostate cancer screening as it relates to their own personal risks and priorities,” said Dr. Wendy Braund, state health officer and Public Health Division senior administrator with the Wyoming Department of Health.

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Hunting Guide

2012 Northeast Wyoming Hunting Forecast

By Warren Mischke - Sheridan Region Information and Education Specialist Please call our regional office or our local personnel if you have any questions concerning your experience in our region. The Sheridan Regional Office is located one third of a mile east of Exit 23 on I-90. The telephone number for our office is 307-672-7418 if you are in Sheridan or 1-800331-9834 from else where in Wyoming. If you get a chance, stop by the Sheridan Regional Office. We have a visitor center with interesting wildlife displays.

Hunter information stations will be available again in Sheridan, Gillette, and Buffalo this fall during peak use days to answer questions about specific hunt areas. Here is a general outlook for hunting seasons this fall in the Sheridan Region. Have a great time and enjoy your experience in northeast Wyoming.

The following is our forecast for the fall hunting seasons in the Sheridan Region: DEER Deer hunting in the Sheridan Region is forecast to be about average. The winter

of 2010-11 did result in the death of some deer especially fawns so the impact to herds will be noticed by hunters as fewer young bucks will be available this year. Deer populations in the Gillette area have declined about 25% in recent years.

Hunters with access to private lands are expected to have high success while hunters on public lands can expect large numbers of other hunters and comparatively lower success.

Antler growth and body condition of deer appears to have benefited from the mild 2011-12 winter allowing deer to enter the summer of 2012 in good shape.

There will likely be some real nice trophy bucks harvested this fall in the Sheridan Region.

Hunters are advised that if they have access to private land they should consider buying reduced price doe/fawn deer licenses as several thousand doe/ fawn licenses are available throughout the region with many of them restricted to private lands.

Again for 2012 there is no limit on the number of reduced price doe/fawn licenses that can be purchased for hunt area 24, 27, 29, 30 and 33. If a hunter really enjoys venison this is a great opportunity to fill the freezer.

PRONGHORN (ANTELOPE) The outlook for antelope hunting in the Sheridan Region is once again good. Although other parts of Wyoming may have well known reputations for antelope hunting, northeast Wyoming has abundant herds of antelope.

The winter of 2011-12 was mild in the Sheridan Region, however, some herds are recovering from the harsh winter of 2010-11.

Many antelope populations are still at high levels so hunting seasons have been designed to give hunters plenty of opportunity.

In the Sheridan Region antelope hunt areas, hunters are allowed to purchase a second any antelope license and up to four doe/ fawn licenses. However, potential hunters need to

be aware that most antelope hunting is found on private land and should make arrangements for a place to hunt prior to buying licenses.

Hunters willing to wait until after the opening day and first weekend of the season may find it easier to get on private lands. It is possible to find some antelope on the parcels of public lands scattered around northeast Wyoming but hunters can expect to find other hunters also using those lands.

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Campbell Co. Fire Dept. - The Positive Blotter

September 6, 2012

- At 12:22 AM to North Garner Lake Road for a grass fire. CCFD responded to the scene and found a small grass fire burning along the railroad tracks.

- At 5:48 AM to Mountain Meadow Lane for an EMS assist.

- At 8:36 AM to the 2700 block of Sammy Ave for an EMS assist.

- At 11:36 AM to Mercantile Drive for an EMS assist.

- At 11:59 AM to the 1000 block of Overdale Drive for a scooter accident. Patient was transported to ER for evaluation.

- At 12:48 PM to 12460 North Highway 59 (area of Dry Fork Power Station) for a smoke report from a possible grass fire. Responding fire units were cancelled when it was learned that dust was mistaken for smoke.

- At 1:09 PM to the intersection of Kendrick and Second Street for a two vehicle accident. Two patients were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

- At 1:56 PM to the 400 block of Laurel Court for an EMS assist.

- At 2:31 PM to Echeta Road (30 miles West of Highway 14-16) for a hay baler/ tractor fire in a hay field. Firefighters contained the grass fire to 4.5 acres. The John Deere Hay Baler was totaled by fire. The 2002 Massey Ferguson Tractor suffered a preliminary fire damage estimate of $5,000. The fire originated in the hay baler and the cause was undetermined. The ranch equipment is owned by Darren Barton.

A couple of large round hay bales and a couple of large cottonwood trees were also burned in the fire.

- At 3:16 PM to 111 Peaceful Valley Drive for a report of a grass fire along the railroad tracks.

- At 3:42 PM to 30 Shooting Park Road for a small grass fire.

- At 4:07 PM to Clarkelen Road (4 miles Southeast of Highway 50) for a grass fire.

- At 4:53 PM to the intersection of Sinclair and Tech Drive for a two vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.

- At 12:36 A.M. to 400 Kings Ct. for EMS assist.

- At 1:09 AM to B Lane for a medical assist.

- At 5:00 AM to 10750 South Highway 59 (Interstate Diesel Building) for a fire alarm caused by a fire sprinkler flow alarm. An employee mistakenly opened the fire sprinkler drain valve causing a fire pump to activate. There was no fire and the system was reset.

- At 10:12 am to the address of 601 Tyler Avenue, Birchwood Apartments, for a fire alarm activation. It was found that a pull station had

been accidentally hit and activated by someone in the building. It was an accident and there was no fire.

- At 10:29 a.m. to west 6th Street for an EMS assist.

- At 12:59 pm to the 700 block of West 6th Street for an EMS assist.

- At 5:09 p.m. to the area of HWY 387 and HWY 50 for a single vehicle rollover. CCFD cancelled en route when it was determined the crash occurred in Johnson County.

- At 6:55 p.m. to West 6th Street for an EMS assist.

- At 7:02 p.m. to the intersection of Enterprise Avenue and Warlow Drive for a 2 vehicle collision. CCFD responded to the scene and found a passenger sedan vs. semi-truck collision blocking the roadway. No one on scene was injured however, the sedan was smoking and its battery was sparking and diesel fuel was leaking from the saddle tank on the semitruck. CCFD disconnected the sparking battery and worked on controlling the approximately 40 gallon diesel spill. Several dams were built in the borrow ditch next to the roadway and a pool was placed under the saddle tank to catch the remaining fuel.

Bio-Solve and floor-dry were applied to the spill and the City of Gillette Street Division also applied sand to the spill and cleaned it up with a street sweeper.

- At 7:53 pm to 1202 Hilltop Court for an automatic fire alarm activation. CCFD cancelled en route when it was determined to be a false alarm.

- At 8:01 p.m. to the intersection of 4th Street and Four J Road for a 2 vehicle crash. CCFD responded to the scene and found a pickup vs passenger sedan collision. The vehicles were located in the yard of the residence at the NW corner of the intersection and all occupants of the involved vehicles were uninjured. CCFD applied floor-dry to leaking fluids.

- At 10:51 p.m. to Force Road for an EMS assist.

September 7, 2012

- At 1:40 PM to mile marker 127 on Interstate 90 for a grass fire on the north side of the roadway. The fire burned less than an eighth of an acre and was caused by a discarded cigarette butt.

- At 6:40 PM to gravel road North of the Taylor Road and West of Highway 14-16 for a one vehicle rollover traffic accident.

- At 8:35 PM to the 400 block of South Butler Spaeth Road for a medical assist.

September 8, 2012

- At 12:46 pm to Country Club Rd. for a ½ acre grass fire threatening an apartment complex. The fire was started

using water and foam to extinguish the fire. The fire was most likely started by a passing train.

- At 3:59 P.M. to 718 N. Highway 14 16 (Drive Train Industries) to assist Source Gas with ventilating the building and associated occupancies that had elevated levels of carbon monoxide.

- At 6:46 to grass fire south of the Edwards Rd. 2 miles from Hwy 59 nothing was found due to rain in the area.

- At 6:57 P.M. to 506 Weatherby for an automatic fire alarm, upon arrival it was determined to be smoke from cooking.

- At 8:32 P.M. to W. Laurel St. for an EMS assist.

- At 9:00 P.M. to the Montgomery Rd. for a report of grass fire, upon arrival it was determined to be a flare from an oil well.

- At 9:55 P.M. to Eagles Nest for an EMS assist.

by a child lighting fireworks.

- At 2:25 pm to the Bishop Rd. for an 81 acre grass fire.

The fire also consumed 4 large hay bales. The cause of the fire was undetermined.

- At 5:25 pm to the 900 block of Country Club Rd. for an EMS assist.

- At 9:05 pm to 1904 Plum Creek for a fire investigation.

A discarded cigarette was thrown into a potted plant which ignited the organic potting soil and plastic planter the fire then spread to wood deck and melted the siding on the house. The fire was put out prior to the arrival of CCFD. The damage is estimated at $500.

September 9, 2012

- At 2:40 PM to the 600 block of South Emerson Avenue for a medical assist.

- At 3:10 PM to 6501 South Douglas Highway (Hitching Post Mobile Home Park), Lot 36 for a fire on the deck.

The fire damage a portion of the wood deck and vinyl siding. Preliminary fire damage estimate is $1800. and was caused by a discarded cigarette butt. No one was home at the time of the fire and a passerby reported the fire.

- At 4:22 PM to 208 Decker Court (Super 8 Motel) for a dryer fire in the laundry room.

Firefighters contained the fire to the dryer. The Motel was evacuated during the fire.

Positive pressure fans were utilized to clear the smoke out of the building. Sheets and towels inside the dryer ignited when they were overheated. Fire damage was contained to the dryer and its contents.

- At 7:00 PM to 1464 Hilight Road for two grass fires. Fire crews contained both fires to approximately half an acre each. The fires were most likely started by a passing train.

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September 11, 2012

- At 9:41 a.m. to the area of mile marker 99 on North HWY 14-16 for a propane smell. CCFD responded to the scene and determined the smell was coming from mercaptain being used at a natural gas facility.

- At 12:50 p.m. to Longmont Street for an EMS assist.

- At 12:54 p.m. to South Douglas HWY for an EMS assist.

- At 1:36 p.m. to the area of 1390 Adon Road for a grass fire. CCFD responded to the scene and found a 4 acre fire burning in grass and sage brush. The fire was brought under control in approximately 30 minutes and the cause was determined to be sparks from a saw being used to cut metal.

- At 1:36 p.m. to Camel Drive for an EMS assist.

- At 4:42 p.m. to South Four J Road for an EMS assist.

- At 4:58 p.m. to East 5th Street for an EMS assist.

- At 7:57 p.m. to the area of 2501 Nogales Way for a 2 vehicle collision. No one was injured in the crash and CCFD contained fluids that were leaking from one of the involved vehicles.

September 10, 2012

- At 2:09 AM to the 3500 block of Crestline Circle for a medical assist.

- At 5:25 AM to 1299 Raymond Street (Volunteers of America) for a fire alarm. Responding fire units cancelled when it was learned burnt toast activated a smoke detector.

- At 6:18 AM to the 600 block of Primrose Drive for a medical assist.

- At 6:59 am to W. 9th St. for an EMS assist.

- At 12:23 P.M. to Four miles south of the Haight Rd. on the Hilight Rd. for a garbage truck that had smoke coming out the top of the garbage box. Fire crews used water to extinguish the fire.

No damage was done to the truck.

- At 13:34 P.M. to a grass fire south of Hwy 450 on Hilight Rd. along the RR tracks at MP 45. Fire crews contained the fire to fifteen acres

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The marsh belongs to kids in upcoming weekend hunts for waterfowl

Youngsters get the first shot.

On Sept. 15-16 in the Pacific Flyway and Zone C2 of the Central Flyway, and on Sept. 29-30 in Zone C1 of the Central Flyway – one week before the regular duck season opens across Wyoming – youngsters 15 and under can take to the marsh and river to hunt ducks, coots, mergansers, and Canada geese.

The youth waterfowl hunting weekends are offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the

Wyoming Game and Fish Department to give kids an extra incentive and chance to enjoy waterfowl hunting.

“This is a great opportunity for youth to experience duck hunting in a less crowded and relaxed hunting situation,” said Game and Fish Waterfowl Biologist Larry Roberts.

He added an adult 18 or older must accompany all youngsters in the field. If the adult has a Wyoming small game/bird license he or she cannot hunt ducks, geese, coots, or mergan-

sers, but may hunt other species, such as doves or snipe. One adult can take up to four young hunters.

Roberts alerts hunters all regulations for the regular season including limits, shooting hours, and license requirements, apply to youth day. All hunters are urged to pick up and study the 2012-2013 Late Migratory Game Bird Regulations.

“If anyone has ever wanted to take a kid hunting, this is a great time to do it,” encourages Roberts.

Youth hunt days are also offered at the Springer and Glendo special pheasant hunts, and the National Elk Refuge. Contact the Game and Fish at (800) 842-1934 or (307) 777-4600 outside Wyoming for more information.

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Hunters asked to practice Fire Safety during upcoming seasons The drought that continues to plague Wyoming has left its effect on Wyoming’s landscape this past summer with nearly 500,000 acres burned by wildfires.

Hunting season and other fall outdoor activities bring an increase for the potential of human caused fires. Hunters are reminded that drought is still impacting most of Wyoming and even though cooler weather is coming, it is extremely important that hunters take appropriate measures to prevent fires by following a few simple precautions: • Check local fire restrictions before leaving for the outdoors. Most of the counties in Wyoming are still under fire restrictions, as well as many areas in the National Forests. As a reminder, open fires are always prohibited on State Trust Lands. Information on Wyoming fire restrictions can be found at: http://lands. state.wy.us/index.php/forestry/fire-restrictions/firerestriction-by-county • Never leave a campfire unattended. Before going to bed or leaving to scout in the morning, take the time to properly extinguish your campfire. Use plenty of water to extinguish all of

the embers. Keep a shovel nearby to stir the contents of your fire pit until it is cold to the touch. If camp is not near a water source, use dirt to extinguish the embers and mix until cool.

Simply covering a fire with dirt may allow embers to continue to smolder and spread under windy conditions.

• Ammunition. Consider the type of ammunition and targets you are using. Minimize the risk of fires by not using steel-jacketed ammunition, ammunition with steel-core components, tracer rounds, or exploding targets in fire-prone areas.

• Smoking. When it is time to put out that cigarette, be sure to completely extinguish it by crushing the butt in dirt or sand. If you must smoke, preferably carry a coffee can of sand with you to extinguish and store your used butts. Pay attention to where ashes may drop and only smoke in areas with a minimum of three feet clearance of vegetation.

• Operating ATVs. Using an ATV while hunting can be fun and efficient, however before taking off be sure that your ATV is equipped with a spark arrestor. The devices work by trapping

larger hot exhaust particles that have been expelled by internal combustion engines.

• Parking your vehicle.

Be careful when parking vehicles off road. Make sure that your vehicle is not parked in tall dry grass or other vegetation. Catalytic converters and hot exhaust systems can easily spark afire.

• Be prepared. Pack a shovel, a 5-gallon can of water and a fire extinguisher with the rest of your hunting gear. Being prepared in case of a fire, be it one that you accidentally start or happen to come across.

This preparedness may be the difference between 5 square feet and 500 acres of charred land.

Hunters are asked to do their part by being prepared to avoid the dangers of wildfires and are urged to remain watchful and report any wildfires to authorities.

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This summer has been one of the hottest and driest on record and area wildlife is starting to feel the effects of it. Big game animals such as antelope, deer, and elk have been relying on dwindling water holes and have seen areas that hardly turned green this spring.

Grass and forbs that normally nourish these animals well into fall cured early and many big game animals are entering fall thinner and weaker than they usually would. Keep in mind while you are hunting that stress from fleeing hunters could have very negative impacts on these animals and try to make your kill as quickly as possible.

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Information provided by Diana Shannon - Chapter Coordinator - Safe Kids Campbell County Many of the Children of Campbell County are now safer than ever because of the efforts of many of the County’s public servants and citizen participation.

Safe Kids of Campbell County put on an event last Saturday with the participation of the Campbell County Sherriff’s Department, the Gillette Police Department, the Campbell County Memorial Hospital EMS Department, and other volunteers.

In the parking lot of the County Health Building next to the County Library, you could find many different parts of the children’s safety training to participate

in. First, you can have your child car seat inspected for free, and get free training on how to properly secure your child. You may also, with a $30.00 donation receive a new car seat to replace broken, recalled, or expired seats.

Also, the Sherriff’s Department along with the Gillette Police Department set up a booth where citizens of Campbell County could turn in expired or un-used prescription medicine.

The real fun part was the bike rodeo however, where children could get taught how to strap on their helmet by local police officers and learn to ride their bike

safely. Afterwards, a free helmet as issued to the children who participated.

Donations to Safe Kids Campbell County are accepted and contributed money goes right back to purchasing more car seats.

Safe Kids Campbell County advise people not to purchase second hand car seats as generally the history is not known and it is an important fact.

They perform car seat 101 education with new expectation mom’s and dad’s and do generally safety, correct restraint procedures and general safety information as well as education in correct installation.

Safe Kids Campbell County contact number is 688-SAFE (7233).

At last Saturday’s event 53 car seats were inspected, 42 bikes were registered, and 47 bike helmets were given away to the most precious commodity our county has…it’s future!

GAYLE BELL Gayle Ann Bell, 53, of Gillette, Wyoming, died Sunday, September 02, 2012 after a long, hard battle with ovarian cancer.

Memorial services was held at 10 am, last Friday, September 07, 2012 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Gillette with Pastor Marty Crump of Family Life Church officiating.

Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Gayle was born October 9, 1958 to Gale and Shirley Juby in Hoisington, Kansas. Her family moved from Perry, Oklahoma to Gillette in 1972. After graduating from Campbell County High School in 1976, she married her best friend and love of her life, Rick Bell, on October 22, 1977. During their 34 wonderful years of mar-

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She had an incredible eye for photography and was rarely without her camera.

One of her favorite things to do was to garden and tend to the amazing oasis of a backyard that she and Rick built together over the last 29 years. Gayle loved to travel and was always up for NHRA Drag Racing. Her family knew that her heart was in Hawaii and was recently able to see the paradise with her husband and close friends.

Gayle is survived by her husband, Rick; daughter, Lindsey (Patrick) Dingman of Bozeman, Montana;

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She was preceded in death by her son, Chad Bell; mother-in-law, Dianne Bell; and grandparents Maudie and Henry Spires.

Memorials and condolences may be sent in Gayle’s name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or condolences via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.

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During its 2012 session, the Wyoming Legislature passed legislation requiring the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to conduct the “Medicaid Options Study.”

The study’s first report, released in June, provided an overview of the Wyoming Medicaid program including costs, comparative data and information on current cost containment efforts.

A newly available second “Medicaid Options Study” report provides detailed information and analysis on what drives current Medicaid costs and describes numerous potential options for addressing the program’s challenges.

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the memory of John Christopher Stevens, United States Ambassador to Libya, and American personnel killed in the senseless attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessionsuntil sunset, September 16, 2012. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

on Wyoming Medicaid enrollment and costs. WDH contracted with consulting group Milliman to conduct the study, described in Wyoming as the “Medicaid Cost Study.” This study is also newly available.

The first and second “Medicaid Options Study” reports and related stakeholder input reports, as well as the “Medicaid Cost Study” can be found online at www.health.wyo.gov.

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Benson’s Art Shop Exhibit and Book Signing The Campbell County Rockpile Museum and the Campbell County Historical Society are pleased to host an opening reception for the museum’s newest exhibit Benson’s Art Shop on Thursday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m.

This exhibit features the works of Jake W. Benson (1895-1958), cowboy folk artist from northeast Wyoming.

Benson was a self-taught artist who painted extensively in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. He painted large murals in bars and cafes, ranch and business signs, tourist billboards, and many western scenes. He had a small art shop in downtown Gillette for a number of years in the 1940s.

Benson’s Art Shop features nearly twenty paintings, numerous sketches, his original paint shop sign, photos of Benson, and his last known painting. Many of the paintings are on loan to the museum and are here only until the exhibit closes at the end of February 2013.

The Campbell County Historical Society will also present a new book by Jake

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Submitted by Cathy Hornsebey Even When They Lie, Women are Noble - Gerald McEathron One day, when a seamstress was into the river and disappeared unsewing while sitting close to a river, der the water. When the seamstress her thimble fell into the river. When cried out, the Lord again appeared she cried out, the Lord appeared and and asked her, “Why are you cryasked, “My dear child, why are you ing?” crying?”

“Oh Lord, my husband has fallen The seamstress replied that her into the river!” thimble had fallen into the water and The Lord went down into the wathat she needed it to help her hus- ter and came up with George Clooband in making a living for their fam- ney. “Is this your husband?” the Lord ily. asked.

The Lord dipped His hand into the “Yes!” cried the seamstress. water and pulled up a golden thimble The Lord was furious. “You lied! set with pearls. “Is this your thimble?” That is an untruth!” the Lord asked.

The seamstress replied, “Oh, forThe seamstress replied, “No.” give me, my Lord. It is a misunderThe Lord again dipped into the standing. You see, if I had said ‘no’ river. He held out a silver thimble to George Clooney, you would have ringed with sapphires. “Is this your come up with Brad Pitt. Then if I said thimble?” the Lord asked. ‘no’ to him, you would have come Again, the seamstress replied, up with my husband. Had I then “No.” said ‘yes,’ you would have given me The Lord reached down again and all three. Lord, I’m not in the best came up with a simple leather thim- of health and would not be able to ble. “Is this your thimble?” the Lord take care of all three husbands, so asked.

THAT’S why I said ‘yes’ to George The seamstress replied, “Yes.” Clooney.

The Lord was pleased with the And so the Lord let her keep him. woman’s honesty and gave her The moral of this story is: Whenall three thimbles to keep, and the ever a woman lies, it’s for a good and seamstress went home happy. honorable reason, and is always in Some years later, the seamstress the best interest of others. That’s our was walking with her husband along story, and we’re sticking to it. the riverbank, and her husband fell Signed, All Us Women

Benson’s granddaughter Doris Mitchell titled Searching for Jake W. Benson.

This book discusses Benson’s life and art and contains many illustrations of his paintings, drawings, and murals. Mrs. Mitchell will be on hand to discuss the book and will read one of her grandfather’s poems.

She is also bringing a few paintings from the family collection that will only be on display on the 13th. Mrs. Mitchell described the book as “an attempt to make an intimate connection with the past.” Her goal was to “showcase the wonderful artwork of Jake’s, replay his personal life, and show what a true gentleman he was.”

Searching for Jake W. Benson will be available for purchase for $15 during the exhibit opening on September 13th and in the museum gift shop thereafter. Mrs. Mitchell has generously agreed to sign copies on the 13th for anyone that is interested.

For additional information about the exhibit or the Rockpile Museum, please call CCRM at (307) 682-5723 or visit www. rockpilemuseum.com.

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Extend your garden enjoyment Strategies for growing edibles later into the season

Submitted by Melinda Myers - Nationally known Horticulturist, TV/Radio Host, Author and Columnist Don’t let fall or potentially frosty temperatures stop you from enjoying garden- fresh produce. Extend the nutritional value and homegrown flavor into your fall and early winter meals with the help of short season crops and season extending strategies.

Lettuce, spinach, radishes, turnips, and beets are quick to mature from seed to harvest. Plus, the cooler temperatures enhance their flavor.

Simply count the number of frost-free days left in your growing season and compare it with the number of days from planting to harvest listed on the seed packet.

Protect these late plantings and other vegetables from chilly fall temperatures with cloches, coldframes, and floating row covers. Many of these devices have long been used by gardeners to jump start the season in spring and extend it much later into fall. These devices trap heat around the plants, protecting

them from frosty temperatures.

Convert gallon milk jugs into garden cloches for individual plants.

Remove the bottom of the jug and slide it over the plant. Use the cap to capture heat or remove to ventilate your homemade cloche on sunny days. Or purchase reusable cloches with built in ventilation. Originally made of glass many of the newer cloches are plastic, making them more affordable, easy to stack and portable.

You can make your own cold frames. Many gardeners convert discarded windows, a bit of lumber and nails into a homemade shelter for their plants. The window size usually determines the size of your cold frame. Just make sure you can reach all the plants inside. For best results your frame should be higher in the back then the front so water and melting snow can drain off. And, if possible, face south for better warming. The internet and garden

books are filled with plans.

I prefer the construction-free, all-purpose garden fabrics. Simply drape these floating row covers (season-extending fabrics) over your crops. Anchor the edges with rocks, boards, or wire wickets. The fabric traps heat around your plants, but allows air, light and water through so there is no need to uncover the plants during the day or for watering.

Increase the ease of season-extending fabrics with low and tall frost pop-up covers and plant protection frost covers from Gardener’s Supply.

The frames are fitted with all-purpose garden fabric to create protective tents. You can protect new plantings and extend your harvest by protecting plants down to 24 degrees Fahrenheit.

So with a little preparation you can keep enjoying fresh-from-the-garden flavor long past the traditional end to your harvest season.

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Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a burglary that occurred at 1000 Stanley between the dates of 0815-12 and 08-25-12. Unknown suspect(s) made entry into a storage shed taking several items. Items taken during the burglary include 3 fishing poles, a 2 burner burger stove, 3 gray boxes with kitchen equipment, an 18” X 12”X 3” red first aid kit and a gray box with various items to build/repair a 26 foot sailing boat.

If you have information that can solve this or any other crime please call Crime Stoppers at 686-0400 or the High School Crime Stoppers at 682-4185. You can remain anonymous and may earn up to $1,000 in reward.

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Through the influence of his adoptive father, at the age of nine, Farragut was commissioned a midshipman in the United States Navy on December 17, 1810.

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Though living in Norfolk, Virginia, prior to the Civil War, Farragut made it clear to all who knew him that he regarded secession as treason. Just before the war’s outbreak, Farragut moved with his Southernborn wife to Hastings-on-Hudson, a small town just outside New York City.

He offered his services to the Union but was initially given just a seat on the Naval Retirement Board. Offered a command by his foster brother David Dixon Porter for a special assignment, he hesitated upon learning the target might be Norfolk. As he had friends and relatives living there, he was relieved to learn the target was New Orleans. The Navy had some doubts about Farragut’s loyalty to the Union because of his southern birth as well as that of his wife. Porter argued on his behalf and Farragut was accepted for the major role of attacking New Orleans in The Confederate States of America.[7] In April 1862, Farragut commanded the West Gulf Blockading Squadron, with his flagship the USS Hartford. After a heavy bombardment, Farragut ran past the Fort Jackson, Fort St. Philip, and the Chalmette batteries to take the city and port of New Orleans on April 29, a decisive event in the war. Congress honored him by creating the rank of rear admiral on July 16, 1862, a rank never before used in the U.S. Navy.

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Before this time, the American Navy had resisted the rank of admiral, preferring the term “flag officer”, to distinguish the rank from the traditions of the European navies. Later that year Farragut passed the batteries defending Vicksburg, Mississippi but had no success there. A makeshift Confederate ironclad forced his flotilla of 38 ships to withdraw in July 1862.

While an aggressive commander, Farragut was not always cooperative. At the Siege of Port Hudson the plan was that Farragut’s flotilla would pass by the guns of the Confederate stronghold with the help of a diversionary land attack by the Army of the Gulf, commanded by General Nathaniel Banks, to commence at 8:00 am on March 15, 1863. Farragut unilaterally decided to move the timetable up to 9:00 pm on March 14, and initiated his run past the guns before Union ground forces were in position. By doing so, the uncoordinated attack allowed the Confederates to concentrate on Farragut’s flotilla and inflict heavy damage on his warships.

Farragut’s battle group was forced to retreat with only two ships able to pass the heavy cannon of the Confederate bastion. After surviving the gauntlet, Farragut played no further part in the battle for Port Hudson, and General Banks was left to continue the siege without advantage of naval support. The Union Army made two major attacks on the fort, and both were repulsed with heavy losses. Farragut’s flotilla was splintered, yet was able to blockade the mouth of the Red River with the two remaining warships; he could not efficiently patrol the section of the Mississippi between Port Hudson and Vicksburg. Farragut’s decision proved costly to the Union Navy and the Union Army, which suffered its highest casualty rate of the Civil War at Port Hudson.

Vicksburg surrendered on July 4, 1863, leaving Port Hudson as the last remaining Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River. General Banks accepted the surrender of the Confederate garrison at Port Hudson on July 9, 1863, ending the longest siege in US military history. Control of the Mississippi River was the centerpiece of Union strategy to win the war, and with the surrender of Port Hudson the Confederacy was now severed in two.

On August 5, 1864, Farragut won a great victory in the Battle of Mobile Bay. Mobile was then the Confederacy’s last major port open on the Gulf of Mexico. The bay was heavily mined (tethered naval mines were known as torpedoes at the time). Farragut ordered his fleet to charge the bay. When the monitor USS Tecumseh struck a mine and sank, the others began to pull back.

Farragut could see the ships pulling back from his high perch, where he was lashed to the rigging of his flagship, the USS Hartford. “What’s the trouble?”, he shouted through a trumpet from the flagship to the USS Brooklyn. “Torpedoes!” was shouted back.

“Damn the torpedoes!” said Farragut, “Four bells.

Captain Drayton, go ahead! Jouett, full speed!” The bulk of the fleet succeeded in entering the bay. Farragut triumphed over the opposition of heavy batteries in Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines to defeat the squadron of Admiral Franklin Buchanan.

On December 21, 1864, Lincoln promoted Farragut to vice admiral. After the war he was promoted to admiral on July 25, 1866. His last active service was in command of the European Squadron from 1867 to 1868, with the screw frigate USS Franklin as his flagship. Farragut remained on active duty for life, an honor accorded to only six other US naval officers.

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September 14 - 21, 2012

Campbell County Observer

What’s Going On? Ongoing: • CC Senior Center Dinner, Noon - 1:00 pm – Daily, CC Senior Center • Teen Volunteer Sign Up, Sept. 4 -15, CC Public Library • Girl Scout Information Nights, 9/11; 9/13; 9/17; & 9/19, CC Public Library, call (800) 736-5243 x 2301 for more info Friday, September 14 • Razor City Respiratory Conference, 7:45 am - 5:30 pm, CC Recreation Center • AVA Little Tikes, 10 - 11 am, 509 W. 2nd Street • SolvingTech Customer Appreciation BBQ, Noon, 1205 E. Lincoln St. • Alcoholics Anonymous, 12, 5:30 and 8 pm, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. • Senior Center Fall ShinDig, 5-9 pm, CC Senior Center • Teens Open-Play Gaming, 1-4 pm, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • Narcotics Annonymous, 5:30 pm, 610 Kendrick Ave. • One Book; One Community Meet the Author Night, 6 pm, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • AVA Mini Art Auction, 6-9 pm, 509 W. 2nd Street • Wright Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 pm, 265 Rochelle, Park Community Center • Lazy L Band at Jakes Tavern, 7 pm, 5201 S. Douglas Hwy. Saturday, September 15 • Gillette Farmers Market, 8 am – Noon, Gillette College Tech. Center • Fur Kids Foundation PetA-Palooza, 8 am - 4 pm, CAM-PLEX Park, Shelter No. 5 • Kids Clothes Swap, 10 am - 2 pm, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • Teens Dungeons & Dragons, 10 am, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • Alcoholics Anonymous, 12, 5:30, 8 & 10 pm, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. • Teens Open-Play Gaming, 1-4 pm, CCPL, 2101 S.

4J Road • Wii Play Saturday (grades 4-6), 1-4 pm, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • Dennis Meyer Cancer Benefit, 5 pm, Behind Thars Feed & Ranch • Lazy L Band at Jakes Tavern, 7 pm, 5201 S. Douglas Hwy. Sunday, Sept 16 • Alcoholics Anonymous, 12, 5:30, 8 & 10 pm, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. • Aldo & the Dragon, 6:30 pm, CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Monday, September 17 • Alcoholics Anonymous, 12, 5:30 & 8 pm, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. • Teens Dungeons & Dragons, 4 pm, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • Narcotics Annonymous, 5:30 pm, 610 Kendrick Ave. Tuesday, September 18 • Kids Storytime, 10:30 am, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • Alcoholics Anonymous, 12, 5:30 & 8 pm, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. • AVA Preschool Art, 1-2 pm, 509 W. 2nd Street • Teens Card Club, 4 pm, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • AVA Grade School Pottery, 4-5 pm, 509 W. 2nd Street • CASH MOB, 5:30 pm, go to the CC Chamber of Commerce facebook page for location!

• Adult Anime Club, 6:30 pm, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • AVA Glazing Class “C” Cups for Cancer Fundraiser, 6-7:30 pm, 509 W. 2nd Street • Taste of Home, 7 pm, CAM-PLEX Heritage Center, call 682-0552 for tickets Wednesday, September 19 • Kids Storytime, 10:30 am, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • Wright Storytime, 11 am, Wright Branch Library • Alcoholics Anonymous, 12, 5:30 & 8 pm, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. • AVA Mommy & Me, 1-2 pm, 509 W. 2nd Street

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Thursday, Sept. 20 • Toddler Time, 9:30 am, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • Kids Storytime, 10:30 am, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • Alcoholics Anonymous, 12, 5:30 & 8 pm, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. • AVA Homeshool Art, 2-3:30 pm, 509 W. 2nd Street • AVA Grade School Kids Club, 4-5 pm, 509 W. 2nd Street • FREE Parent Are U Ready? Open House, 5:308:30 pm, call 686-8027 for mor info.

• Teens Anime Club, 7 pm, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road Friday, September 21 • Forget Me Not Floral Gormet Samples Open House, 8 am - 6 pm, 900 Camel Dr., Ste. E • Dave Ramsey EntreLeadership Live!, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Gillette College Presenation Hall; call 6858805 for more info • AVA Little Tikes, 10-11 am, 509 W. 2nd Street • Alcoholics Anonymous, 12, 5:30 and 8 pm, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. • Narcotics Annonymous, 5:30 pm, 610 Kendrick Ave. • Black Cat Ball, 6 pm, CAM-PLEX Energy Hall • Wright Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 pm, 265 Rochelle, Park Community Center • Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan, 7-10 pm, CAMPLEX Heritage Center; call 682-0552 for tickets • Waken at Jakes Tavern, 7 pm, 5201 S. Douglas Hwy. Saturday, September 22 • Gillette Farmers Market, 8 am – Noon, Gillette College • Teens Dungeons & Dragons, 10 am, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • Alcoholics Anonymous, 12, 5:30, 8 & 10 pm, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy. • Pilots for Christ Golf Ball

Drop Fundraiser, 1-4 pm, Bell Knob Golf Course, call 689-2823 for more info • Teens Open-Play Gaming, 1-4 pm, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • Kids WiiPlay Saturday (4th - 6th grade), 1-4 pm, CCPL, 2101 S. 4J Road • Holy Trinity Episcopal Church: 5th Annual BBQ, 3 pm, City Park • Waken at Jakes Tavern, 7 pm, 5201 S. Douglas Hwy. Sunday, September 23 • Alcoholics Anonymous, 12, 5:30, 8 & 10 pm, 2910 S. Douglas Hwy.

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By Dale Russell Jericho Baptist Church The Bible teaches us that prayer is a way of communication. Praying or talking with God has been since Adam, the first man. We still use the same techniques today, and men still ask, as one of Jesus’ disciples did, “Lord, teach us to pray.” There are many prayers recorded in the Bible, but in Matthew the 6th chapter and the second chapter of Luke, Jesus gives us a pattern to pray. The Apostle Paul describes different ways of communicating. 1 Timothy 2:1b, “supplications (that is asking for special things), prayers (that’s fellowship with the Lord), intercessions (that is praying for others), and giving of thanks (thanking God for all things), be made for all men;” In Luke 18:1b “that men ought always to pray and not to faint.”

Prayer is not a time, some words or a place, but a lifestyle, a life of prayer. A quote from James Hall: “ It is not mere getting things from God, as being with God, He is all we need.”

George McDonald writes, “There is a communion with God that asks for nothing, yet asks for everything . . . he who seeks the Father more than anything, He can give, is likely to have what he asks, for he is not likely to ask amiss” A life of prayer is: “I exhort, therefore that first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;” - 1Timothy 2:1 A life of prayer is: “I will therefore that man pray everywhere.” 1Timothy 2:8a A life of prayer is: “Pray without ceasing.” 1Thessalonians 5:17 A life of prayer is: “Giving thanks always for all things unto God.” Ephesians 5:20a To enter the holy of holies comes not by supplication praying, but by worship. My mind cannot be noisy with things of the world or with circumstances of many things. It must be quiet and with much time with the Lord.”

Praying involves asking, receiving and believing, waiting, worship, giving thanks, and fellowship with God. I hope you use the National Day of Prayer to call out to the Lord, but more than that, talk to Him every day.

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Fur Kids Foundation Pet-A-Palooza this Saturday

Who: Fur Kids Foundation What: Pet-A-Palooza When: September 15, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Where: CAM-PLEX Park,

Shelter No. 5

This family friendly event features a 5K Race, artistic dog house raffles, dog agility competitions, Gillette Police Department K9 demonstrations, Mutt Strut 1.6K (one mile), Pet Fashion Show Contest, Pet/Owner LookAlike Contest, pet-related products and services, and much more. The event is free to the public; the 5K Race, contests and Mutt Strut all have entrance fees.

Pet-A-Palooza Schedule of Events

• 6:30 a.m. 5K Registration opens • 8 a.m. 5K Begins • 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Dog Agility • 9 a.m. Registration for Mutt Strut, Pet/Owners Look Alike Contest and Pet Fashion Show Contest. Vendors open for the public.

• 10 a.m. Police K9 Demonstration • 10:30 a.m. Mutt Strut 1.6K (1 mile)

• 11:30 a.m. Pet/Owner Look-Alike Contest • 12 p.m. Pet Fashion Show Contest • 12:30-1:30 p.m. Just Clowning Around Party Service • 12:30-2 p.m. Dog Agility • 2 p.m. Police K9 Demonstration • 2:30-4 p.m. Dog Agility The contests are $5 per person to enter. Participants in the 5K race participants pay a $20 fee, which includes a T-shirt. Mutt Strut 1.6K participants pay a $10 fee, which includes goodie bag. Registrations for the 5K, contests and Mutt Strut take place the day of the event. Those who participate in the Mutt Strut are automatically entered into a contest of their choice.

Other Pet-A-Palooza attractions include:

• Artist Herb Kalenberg Pet Portraits • Friends of the Gillette Animal Shelter microchipping clinic • Gillette Police Department K9 demonstrations • Northeast Wyoming Kennel Club pet agility competitions • Phagan Photography Pet Photo-

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For a Gillette Dog Park • Pine Country Wreaths • Reynolds Farm Products • Thirty One Bags • Wyoming Basset Hound Rescue About the Fur Kids Foundation: Created in 2011, the Fur Kids Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides education and aid to promote the well-being of animals in Campbell County. The Foundation provides veterinary financial assistance to those who demonstrate a need in Campbell County, promotes and educate the importance of spaying/neutering and veterinary care for pets, and provides support for groups for pets and their owners. For more information, visitwww.furkidsfoundation.org or www.facebook.com/ furkidsfoundation.

Rockpile museum will host Homestead Heritage Festival

2012 marks the 150th anniversary of the original Homestead Act of 1862, which granted 160 acres of land to citizens who would live on the land for five years and improve it by building a home and growing crops. Homesteaders played a vital role in the history of northeast Wyoming.

The Campbell County Rockpile Museum invites all community members to a free Homestead Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 15th.

There will be performances by the Big Horn Basque Club dancers and Gillette Ganglat Fiddle Club. Ongoing demonstrations will include spinning, a sheepherder’s lifestyle, traditional Native American foods and Dutch oven cooking. Families may try some old-fashioned crafts and activities such as candle-dipping, rope-making, grinding wheat, wool carding, making homemade ice cream, a stick horse rodeo,

and more. The newly renovated sheepwagon and homestead shack will be open for tours. Please come join the fun at the Homestead Heritage Festival from 10:00 to 2:00 on Saturday, September 15th!

Contact the museum at 682-5723 for a schedule of events.

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September 14 - 21, 2012

Joke of the week Submitted by Jane Kavlaw During the French Revolution, three men were condemned to the guillotine. One was a preacher, one was a doctor, and the third was an engineer.

When the preacher approached the deadly machine, he requested to be beheaded while lying on his back so that he could die while looking into Heaven. The doctor and the engineer thought that to be a good idea and requested the same. As the knife plunged down the track toward the preacher, it suddenly jammed just short of the man’s neck. The executioner declared it an Act of God and let the man go free. The same thing happened to the doctor. As the engineer laid his head back in place he suddenly said, “Wait! I see the problem! Look up there where the rope has jumped out of the pulley groove!”

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9/11 Memorial Ceremony

By Amanda Wright

A hundred or so people arrived for the memorial ceremony Tuesday night, September 11, 2012. Along with food catered by the Prime Rib restaurant, there was fellowship and conversation before the ceremony started. Music by Michael Jackson was performed before hand to entertain the crowd, followed by the opening prayer and speeches remembering the fallen heroes and victims of that tragic day.

Some people stood while others sat in the stands set up in front of the stage.

Some children ran about playing and some waved miniature American flags, like 4 year old Madison Couch and her 2 year old sister, Olivia Couch.

The Ceremony started with the opening prayer after which the Coast Guard presented the flag. During this part of the Ceremony, a large flag was being attached to the lift of a fire truck. The three gentlemen, who unfurled the flag as the crane lifted into the sky, watching as it waved its colors above the crowd, were PD Officer Tim Vogt, Lt. Levi Mellott and Battalion Chief Joe Case.

The guest speakers were all seated on the stage, each awaiting their turn to at the podium. The first speech was given by the town of Wright’s Mayor Tim Albin. He spoke of our heroes of the past and present. One in particular is his son. Mayor Albin spoke of the day he said goodbye to his son at the airport, the pride and love he has for his son. He stated that he considered his son a hero the day he took his oath for the military.

Gillette’s own, Mayor Tom Murphy, Campbell County Commissioner Mickey Shober, State Superintendent Cindy Hill, State Auditor Cynthia Cloud, Secretary of State Max Maxfield and Governor Matt Mead were also speaker, covering the

past, present and hope of the future for our country.

The closing ceremony had the Flag lowered, a 21 gun salute and the tolling of the bell. 3 sets of 3 bell rings were done to signify the end of the day. The fireman’s prayer was read as follows, When I am called to duty, God Whenever flames may rage Give me strength to save some life, Whatever be its age.

Help me embrace a little child Before it is too late Or save an older person From the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert And hear the weakest shout, And quickly and efficiently To put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling And to give the best in me To guard my every neighbor And protect his property.

And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life, Please bless with your protecting hand My children and my wife.

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Governor Matt Mead stated after the ceremony ended, “This is my 2nd year up here and I believe the ceremony certainly is most appropriate and it is done so professionally I think it well honors those that we are thinking about on September 11th. When you see the community come out and that is the key to it, the community comes out and supports that. And everyone has different thoughts on September 11th but I think one thought that is common with all of is we are so grateful to the men and women who serve our country, the first responders themselves. It is a wonderful event to memorialize the sacrifices by some of the countries people.”

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September 11 Anniversary

By Nicholas DeLaat September 11th is here again.

This time it is the 11th anniversary.

As with Pearl Harbor, we should never forget the damage that was caused on American soil. Most people live their lives with this event still being a distant memory, a beacon in a foggy ocean. It was one of those days where we all know where we were and what we were doing, and we will never forget that day in our lives.

We wanted to take a different approach to Sept. 11th than most media sources.

Our former distribution manager, Ken, would have told you how for thirty years most of the public did not respect and even went as far as insulted him and the millions more who fought in Vietnam. Then Sept. 11th hit, and you will find yourself hard pressed to find a soul in this country trash-talking a veteran. If they do, they do it behind closed doors for the justifiable fear of public retribution.

During Desert Storm, our soldiers were being told that they did not fight a real war. After Sept. 11th no one questions what these great men did.

During the conflicts of Kosovo, Grenada, Bahraini, and more, nothing got sent to the soldiers and sailors by volunteer citizens. Now, since September 11th, they cannot give away cards, razors, and much more because Americans have cared for them so much.

People used to sign up for the military for college funding. Now they sign up for national pride. They join to protect our flag from the enemy.

They sacrifice to keep that terrorism off our shores. They train to protect the people of the United States of America. We, as citizens, are as proud of our soldiers and sailors like never before in our history since World War II and for the first time our veterans are respected.

“Celebrate” is the wrong word for September 11th. After many con-

versations with my brothers, which I fought with, we have found a way to celebrate around that holiday. The newspapers reported at the end of October of 2001 that the U.S. was leaving Afghanistan. We dropped in on September 13th. Now do not blame the media, there was no way they could know. Their lack of knowledge of the military movements at the time saved many lives. But, that is when America first responded.

So, my brothers in arms and I now take this day in two parts. September 11th is the day that we mourn the loss of the innocent blood spilt without just cause. We mourn, think, and remember while paying our respect. Then, every year on September 13th, we BBQ, drink beer, and more. We celebrate the day when America said “you have not taken us down, you have only made us stand up!” We celebrate the day we fought back.

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Bold Republic Weekly It’s called “Amendment A”

By Glenn Woods

Honestly, I had forgotten about it until former Wyoming gubernatorial candidate Dr. Taylor Haynes, called my show and let me know that he had a few reservations about it. After that I found out that most of you folks out there have never heard of Amendment “A” and have no idea that a Wyoming Constitutional Amendment will be on the ballot this November.

Amendment “A” also known as “The Wyoming Health Freedom Act,” (WHFA) is a direct assault against “ObamaCare here in the state of Wyoming.

Here is how it reads: “The federal government shall not interfere with an individual’s fundamental right to make decisions about that individual’s health care. No law shall impose a penalty, fine or tax of any type on a person or entity for choosing to obtain, decline, participate in or not participate in any health care insurance, system or plan, or for paying directly or receiving direct payment for health care services. This section preserves existing health care agreements and contracts, upholds health care providers’ liberty to perform the health care services they select as recognized by state law, and does not affect the terms of health care services offered through state workers’ compensation laws or the provision of state hospitals. Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed as requiring the state or any subdivision thereof to provide or pay for any health care, except for prisoners and others in the custody of the state, or a subdivision, to the standard deemed appropriate by and enacted into law by the legislature.”

As written (WHFA) is careful to take the power to force citizens into healthcare, as ObamaCare does, by taking away that power from the lawmakers in the House and Senate, as well as the ability to write executive orders from the Governor, and/or the ability for bureaucrats to find a backdoor way to the same ends. (WHFA) is also careful to take the same power away from the federal government.

This means that you cannot be forced to purchase

healthcare in the state of Wyoming nor can your employer be forced to provide it for you.

Sounds great. But what about that pesky little IRS Tax, or was it a Mandate, or a Penalty? Whatever they are calling it this week, it still stands, but the odds are that the federal government cannot afford the IRS agents necessary to force you to pay it. If you are still worried that they might deduct it from your refund, then just make sure that you have to make a payment to the IRS, so that they can’t do that either.

Mind you, I’m not suggesting that you break the law. I am saying, however, that this is what people are going to do based on what we now see happening in the state of Massachusetts, under RomneyCare.

Just like with ObamaCare, RomneyCare has caused the cost of health insurance in that state to skyrocket to the point that people simply are not buying it. This means that they will be fined by the state. But few people are actually paying that fine, and the state of Massachusetts does not have the resources to collect the fine.

Then comes that little issue of “Health Care Exchanges.” This was something that the Federal government has ordered the states to set up. However, if for some reason that state did not set up such exchanges, then the FEDS were to come in and set them up. Problem is, once again, the federal government does not have the resources to set up diddly squat in any state. They are, after all, out of money.

So why then have your state legislators been holding meetings on ObamaCare here in the state of Wyoming? Specifically they have been holding meetings regarding Health Care Exchanges. WHY? Because the law has now grown from 2700 pages to 15,700 pages and still growing. The question for the legislators, as well as the governor, is more about what we are up against and what actions we might have to take, depending on what has been added to this law.

If you are wondering how this incredible expansion of pages could occur it is

because the original 2700 pages gives authority to The Department of Health and Human Services to write the “RULES” to implement ObamaCare. And as I have explained in past articles, and at length on my radio show, Rules are Laws, because you are punished if you do not comply, and/or punished if you are caught breaking them.

So your legislators, those poor people, have been pouring through all that garbage, trying to understand it, then making paper airplanes out of every page and tossing each and every page out of the top windows of the Capital Dome.

--- Ok I made that last part up but I sure do like the visual, don’t you?

Also, Governor Mead send a letter to the director of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, asking very specific questions regarding the new rules, LAWS, but she has failed to respond. So Governor Mead has let it be known that Wyoming simply cannot “MOVE FORWARD” (you know how I hate the empty phrase) until he gets some clear answers.

In the mean time we have this Constitutional Amend-

ment “A” knows as The Healthcare Freedom Act, looming on the ballot and a presidential election that could change the course of this entire boondoggle and … I’m sorry, are you getting a headache yet?

I have asked several legislators if passing an amendment like this might take us all the way to the Supreme Court. Their answer ? ‘Heck yeah. Bring it on.’

I like that answer. So here is what you need to know: In next week’s Campbell County Observer there will be a large section with opinions from all sides of the issue for your review.

Please keep this issue in mind and learn all you can in time for November by tuning into my radio show, 6am to 10am, on News Talk 1270 KIML, by reading this newspaper, and visiting my website at www.BoldRepublic.com.

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Here is the real answer to high gas prices and political jockying.

According to Bart Chilton, the Commissioner for US futures trading, (the organization that sets the standard and market for commodities pricing) you are both incorrect...

If you listen to complaining campaigners, you’d think President Obama was the guy outside the service station with that long pole who changes gas prices on the sign. The reality is that no president can do much to impact energy prices in the short term. But, that’s not convenient to say in an election year sound bite.

The highest gas prices in history were in 2008 when the nationwide average reached $4.11 per gallon, when President Bush was in office. That record still holds. The current nationwide average is around $3.82 per gallon.

Yet, in 2008 when candidate Obama gave his convention speech, he rightly didn’t criticize President Bush for high gas prices.

Gov. Mitt Romney scolded the incumbent for allowing gas prices to increase on his watch. I suppose that’s politics.

What can be done by any White House in the short term amounts primarily to one thing: using our Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

The president used it last year (in cooperation with many other nations) and gas prices decreased — although only for a short time.

The reserve, however, really is for the direst circumstances. While using it is at the discretion of presidents,

historically they’ve been reluctant to do so. (use it for emergencies like 9/11) Presidents can, and have, tried to address gas and other energy prices through longer-term policies. Obama, for example, sought to end excessive speculation in energy and other markets by limiting the large positions any trader may hold. That law will start to be implemented in October. He also called for increased penalties for those manipulators, and an end to tax breaks for oil companies who have made record profits. His energy policy will — long after he is out of office — cut by half the amount we all pay for fuel by requiring more efficient vehicles (54 milesper-gallon by 2025).

Plus, his energy policy promotes other fuel sources (wind, bio-based products, solar, hydro and clean coal to name a few).

To some extent, that’s already working. We have become over 70 percent self-sufficient in energy in the United States. In fact, for the first time since 1949 we (for the last two years) have exported more oil and fuel products than we have imported.

The tricky thing with gas prices is that the longerview policies take time to go forward, and reaching political agreement is evasive on something that doesn’t have an instant impact and that can’t be touted in the next election.

That’s why it is just easier for some to blame a president ... even when it is exceedingly incorrect.

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Governor Mead looks forward to Wolf delisting, waits for answers on health care Governor Matt Mead said Wyoming has a strong plan for managing wolves and he looks forward to the state taking over management on October 1st.

Wolves are set to come off the Endangered Species List on September 30th. Since the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made the decision to delist there has been a lot of national attention on Wyoming’s plan.

Governor Mead said today at his news conference that the population of wolves is double the target in Wyoming and only 14% of those wolves live in the predator zone. The vast majority live inside the national parks, the Wind River Reservation, the John D. Rockefeller Parkway, the National Elk Refuge or the Trophy Game Management Area (TGMA). The only area where hunting is planned is the TGMA. Governor Mead said most people commenting are concerned about the idea of hunting wolves not on Wyoming’s plan itself. “It is inappropriate to use the Endangered Species Act to say we don’t like the hunting of wolves or we don’t like the hunting of another

species. That is not what the Act is designed for. It is designed to protect a species that is threatened or endangered and in this case the wolf population is double the target population and so they have certainly recovered.”

There are currently 328 wolves in Wyoming. The delisting agreement calls for 150 wolves and 15 breeding pairs in Wyoming. Wyoming will also maintain a buffer to ensure wolf numbers do not go below that target.

At today’s news conference Governor Mead said that he received two new studies on Medicaid. One of those addresses the potential costs of expanding Medicaid. The Affordable Care Act requires Medicaid expansion for some populations and states have the option expansion for other populations. The study’s best estimate for the cost of full expansion in Wyoming is $116-$148 million over six years.

The study clarifies that most expansion is not optional. “As we work with the Legislature and make a decision on how to approach health care this study points out that some areas are

not optional and would be a significant cost to the state from 2014 to 2020.”

Before making decisions with the Legislature regarding health care Governor Mead said he is still waiting for a response to questions he posed to the federal government. Governor Mead sent a letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services in July and he joined Republican Governors to send another set of questions. “It is hard for us to make decisions when we cannot get answers to what I believe are fair questions of the Secretary.”

Who’s Brand is this in Campbell County?

Answer from last week Patricia L. & Matthew Lee Isenberger

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Pat and Gregg Kogel, Jerry Hight, and Payton and Carson Roti took a copy of the Campbell County Observer to the Lake Shore Bar and Grill on Lake Thompson in Lake Preston, South Dakota.

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The Bill of Rights Institute celebrates Constitution Day with free education resources

On September 17, 2012, the Bill of Rights Institute will celebrate Constitution Day with engaging educational games, videos, and activities for people of all ages, and classroom lesson plans for teachers across the country.

The Bill of Rights Institute’s newest resource, a set of constitutional principle videos, explore the constitutional principles of separation of powers, limited government, representative government, and the rule of law. Exciting visuals from current events, an engaging historical narrative, brief scholar interviews, familiar music, and memorable quotes make these short videos perfect for use on Constitution Day! Viewing guides are also available.

Another engaging resource for Constitution Day, the Constitution Duel, is a 15-question quiz that challenges you to defend your constitutional honor. Individuals will be asked 15 multiple-choice questions from four categories; the Constitution, primary source documents, landmark Supreme Court cases, and historic people.

Take the quiz as an individual, or as a team - even challenge another classroom, family, or workplace to a Constitution knowledge duel!

Additional activities include, “Life Without the Bill of Rights?” which explores how life would change without our constitutionallyprotected rights and Madison’s Notes are Missing, which allows you to “travel through time” to converse with the Founders and report on the Constitutional Convention.

All materials and more resources can be found at http://BillofRightsInstitute.org/ constitution-day-resources/.

The Bill of Rights Institute, founded in 1999, is a nonprofit educational organization. The mission of the Bill of Rights Institute is to educate young people about the words and ideas of America’s Founders, the liberties guaranteed in our Founding documents, and how our Founding principles continue to affect and shape a free society. For more information visit www.

BillofRightsInstitute.org.

UW Photo

Philanthropist Marian Rochelle, third from right, presents a check representing her $10 million donation for a new Gateway Center at the University of Wyoming to UW Foundation President Ben Blalock, center. Also on hand for the donation were, from left: UW Board of Trustees President Dave Bostrom; UW President Tom Buchanan; Rochelle’s daughter, former Wyoming Sen. April Brimmer Kunz; and to Rochelle’s left, UW Foundation Chair Clayton Hartman and UW Foundation Vice Chair Scott Neu.

UW announces Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center Gift of $10 million Submitted by the University of Wyoming

And the Citizens Win!

In a landmark response from the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, the citizens of Wyoming have stated their case to put a stop to the department’s over-regulation of the processing and selling of leafy greens, eggs, and raw milk.

For many, the raw milk issue was the most important. Currently, you cannot sell raw milk, therefor only being able to get it by owning a cow. But because many people do not have the property to own a cow, nor could they consume the amount of milk that one cow produces, they were able to buy shares into a cow to retrieve the milk.

Many families would buy a cow together and pay a rancher for feed, lab tests, sterilization, and the work associated in producing the milk owned by the families. This provided the families with the ability to provide a more nutritious milk product for their families without State interference. Months ago however, the Wyoming Department of Agriculture proposed changes to these rules to include the word “solely” for milk cow owners. This would have eliminated the freedom of milk cow owners to share in the buying of a milk cow. After many meetings and an extreme amount of backlash from the public, the Wyoming Department of Agriculture backed down from the proposed rule changes. Below are the department’s official comments:

Response to comments on the proposed Wyoming Food Safety Rule updates September 2012 The public comments to the proposed Wyoming Food Safety Rule updates have been reviewed. There were three areas of the proposed Food Rule that received comments. Listed below are the three areas including the modifications, if any, to those areas of the Food Rule that received comments.

The few comments received on the proposed Food Rule change to include “cut leafy greens” as a potentially hazardous food appear to come from the belief that this rule includes all produce greens. The “cut leafy greens” rule only applies to the leaves of greens that are cut, shredded, sliced, chopped, or torn into small pieces.

“Cut leafy greens” does not include the whole plant that is harvested from the root and sold as a raw agricultural commodity at a farmers market or to a licensed establishment.

Cut Leafy Greens: It was determined that “cut leafy greens” would be removed from the proposed changes to the Food Rule until more information could be gathered on the processing of “cut leafy greens.” Local producers of greens will be able to continue to sell their whole greens cut off at the root at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and from their homes. Also, they will be able to sell the whole greens to licensed food establishments as before. “Cut leafy greens” whose leaves have been cut, shredded, sliced, chopped, or torn into small pieces will still not be allowed to be sold at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, or to licensed establishments unless they are processed

in a licensed and inspected establishment.

The majority of comments received on the proposed changes to the Food Rule were concerned with the new subsection in Chapter 3, Section 8 regarding to whom unpasteurized (raw) milk could be provided. All comments on unpasteurized (raw) milk wanted to have the word “solely” removed from the proposed new subsection.

Unpasteurized (Raw) Milk: After reviewing all the comments on the proposed subsection on unpasteurized (raw) milk, and after discussions with the Governor’s Office, the Attorney General Office and the Director of the Department of Agriculture, it was determined that the word “solely” would be removed from the proposed subsection. The proposed subsection with “solely” removed does not allow direct sales of unpasteurized (raw) milk to the consumer.

Only a few comments were received on the new proposed Chapter 15 – Egg Grading Requirements. Those commenting believed this would not allow for the sale of ungraded eggs to customers and grocery stores. The sale of ungraded eggs, however, is not affected by the new Chapter 15.

This chapter allows small egg producers to sell their eggs to restaurants and similar licensed establishments.

Chapter 15 – Egg Grading Requirements: There will be no changes to the proposed chapter on egg grading requirements and it will be submitted as proposed.

Thank you to everyone that submitted comments on the proposed Wyoming Food Safety Rule.

Many citizens of Campbell County are very happy with this decision. First they feel that the process of government in the State of Wyoming worked, as when the rules were proposed, they were able to get that rule overturned using the republican process. Second, ranchers will still be able to make a living from their green leafs, eggs, and milk while citizens in the urban areas of Campbell County can still by this fresh produce, from their local community neighbors.

Frank Wallis, who owns a ranch in Recluse that sells cow shares so that people in Campbell County can obtain raw milk stated that “Wyoming citizens now have the right to access fresh raw milk and have the same rights as South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah and Idaho, all of these surrounding states allow access to fresh locally produced milk.” He went on to say that “Specifically allowing cow shares will help the rural and agriculture economy by allowing farms and ranches develop another source of income. It will also help the rural economy helps strengthen the entire Wyoming economy. The more dollars that stay in Wyoming, rather than go to some out of state grocery chain headquarter the better. Fresh Raw Milk is good and good for you! This rule now allows those who live in town, or don’t have the time or space to keep a cow or goat to receive the milk that their animal produces.”

The University of Wyoming today (Friday) announced a historic $10 million gift from philanthropist Marian Rochelle that will support the construction of a state-ofthe art Gateway Center that will become the signature entrance facility to the university, connecting students, alumni and friends.

“I did it to help the university,” she says, “to bring in more people, more students.”

“The Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center is a culmination of my mother’s philanthropic gifting to the University of Wyoming,” says Rochelle’s daughter and fellow philanthropist, former state Sen. April Brimmer Kunz. “The Gateway Center is symbolic of the many doors she has opened to education for our students. It also will provide a wonderful entrance to the University of Wyoming that will be the crown jewel of the campus.”

Located on the corner of 22nd Street and Grand Avenue near War Memorial Stadium, the 60,000-plus-square-foot facility will be named the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

Plans for the Gateway Center project began in 2008 as part of the UW Foundation’s strategic plan and the university’s long-range development plan and has since expanded to encompass all of UW’s constituencies within a premier welcoming facility.

In July 2011, President Tom Buchanan and the UW Board of Trustees assembled a university facilities planning team and charged them with the direction and leadership of this project. Among its members are constituents from across campus and UW Foundation Board members Frank Mendicino, Roy Cline, Mari Ann Martin, former Chair Greg Dyekman, current Chair Clayton Hartman, and Vice Chair Scott Neu. The Gateway Center will be funded completely through private support and UW Foundation reserve dollars and will be gifted to the university.

“The Foundation Board would like to express their great gratitude to Marian Rochelle and her family, and we are honored to be able to provide a signature facility that symbolizes our half century of strategic partnership with Wyoming’s own university,” says UW Foundation Board Chair Clayton Hartman. “We work hard to honor the trust placed in us by donors, alums, friends and the university, and we appreciate our strategic partners.”

The project is a partnership among the UW Foundation, the Alumni Association, the Center for Advising and Career Services, and Admissions and will contain office and collaborative space for these units as they support and promote the university.

“This is a transformational project for the University of Wyoming,” says UW Foundation President Ben Blalock. “The UW Foundation Board is proud of the role we can play in providing the university a remarkable front door. We greatly appreciate the role of our partners in this project: the Alumni Association, the Center for Advising and Career Services, and Admissions.”

The facility will be a multi-use location with a state-of-the-art technological infrastructure, small and large meeting rooms, and public and social event spaces. It will be a place for prospective students and families to enter the university, for gatherings of current students, for alumni to arrive and celebrate the history and traditions of their alma mater, for friends to participate in the university’s programs, and for corporations and organizations to interview and recruit UW students.

The center will also include museumquality space to commemorate the history of UW with pictures and displays and exhibitions that honor the impact of UW on Wyoming, the renowned alumni and friends who have supported Wyoming’s university, and the noteworthy traditions of the institution.

The story of Wyoming’s energy will also

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be told through displays and interactive technology in tribute to Marian Rochelle’s gift and to energy’s importance to the state.

“The Foundation Board has provided extraordinary vision and leadership for this project,” says Blalock.

The center is being designed by Cheyenne-based Pappas & Pappas Architects, P.C., and DLR Group, an integrated design firm with offices across the United States.

The national branding firm Advent, LLC -whose high-profile projects include USC, UT, and Texas Tech -- will design exhibit and museum spaces in the center. The manager at risk is Wyoming- and Colorado-based Haselden Construction, which also oversaw construction of the UW Information Technology Center project.

The university owns the future site of the facility, which now holds a former U.S. Forest Service Research Station. The property was deeded to the university in 2005 and is the current office space for a portion of the UW Foundation’s staff.

Construction is scheduled to begin in late spring 2013, with the facility planned to open in the fall of 2014.

“It has been my privilege -- and continues to be my privilege -- to work with Marian Rochelle,” says Blalock. “Marian’s philanthropy has lifted the university to remarkable new heights. She is the person who introduced the modern era of philanthropy at the University of Wyoming.”

With this gift, Marian brings her lifetime giving to $18.152 million, making her the largest donor ever in the history of Wyoming’s university.

Marian and her husband Curt Rochelle’s gift of $4.2 million in 1999 for the Rochelle Athletics Center was the first major gift in an exponential fundraising effort that has changed the face of the university and its programs. The Rochelles followed up in 2001 with a gift of $1.5 million for a university beautification fund, which has gone toward landscaping and art installations across campus. The Rochelles also established the Curtis & Marian Rochelle Chair in Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources with a gift of $1.1 million.

Then, in 2006, Marian Rochelle honored her late husband, attorney William Brimmer, with a $1 million gift to UW to create the William N. Brimmer Legal Education Center in the College of Law, a state-ofthe-art multi-dimensional space that can be configured as a high-tech courtroom, a classroom, or a lecture hall to better prepare students for practice in modern courtrooms and also to host actual trial proceedings and other events.

Sen. April Brimmer Kunz, Marian and William Brimmer’s daughter, played a significant role in the initiative to create Wyoming’s state matching program, which has brought the university more than $200 million in public funds used to double private support of UW donors -- a significant contributing factor in the success of the fundraising program.

The Gateway Center gift is Marian’s second major gift in 18 months. She gave $10.1 million to the Barrow Neurological Institute for the Barrow Center for Neuromodulation in Phoenix, which explores psychiatric and motor disorders.

The $10 million gift to the UW Foundation was announced at a special luncheon today (Friday).

Who’s Brand is this in Campbell County?

Find out in next week’s Campbell County Observer

Sports Report

September 14 - 21, 2012

Campbell County Observer

Gillette College Pronghorns open cross country season

By Bailey Brown - Observer Sports Reporter A young team made an impressive showing at the 41st annual All-American Invite at Decorah, Iowa on Saturday. Luther College hosted the team competition, which featured 131 runners on the men’s side and 169 for the women.

The 4 mile race took place at sea level, which gave freshman Mike Nelson perfect opportunity to post a time of 21:26.4, putting him in 12th place. The rest of the top three for the Pronghorns were all Wyoming natives and freshman. Ale-

By Valarie Terry - Observer Sports Reporter

Three generations of Golf

By Valarie Terry - Observer Sports Reporter Open Championship, which was first played on October 17th 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club, in Ayrshire, Scotland.

In 2005 Golf Digest calculated that the country with the most golf courses per capita was Scotland with a total of 35,112 courses worldwide. In 2005 there was an estimated 4.6 million golf players who played golf twenty-five times or more per year according to the National Golf Foundation.

For generations people have made golfing their families’ favorite pastime such as pro golfer William Haas. William Haas spent a lot of time out on the golf course with his father and other family members as a child. Rob Whitney, a local Gillette golfer, has been playing golf since he was a child. He remembers going golfing with his father in their home state of Utah. It was something he was able to learn and enjoy with his father. As a High School student in Utah Rob golfed as his sport of choice. Rob lives in Gillette and is now employed at Alpha Coal and attends College at the Gillette Campus. Rob still enjoys golf and try’s to find spare time in his busy life to hit the green. He has, like his father, taken his 3 young children out to the golf

course to watch him play.

His children 7, 5 & 3 years of age, have shown an interest in the game. Rob was recently convinced by his children to buy them a set of youth golf clubs and was more than thrilled to take them out and teach them the same things his dad taught him when he was their age. Although a difficult task, Rob was able to find some time last Saturday to take his little ones out to the driving range for some practice. Unlike most kids their age they were focused and happy to be out golfing even though it was only just to hit balls at the driving range. Dad showed them proper form while hitting their balls down range. They all caught on quite fast powering through their stroke hitting far out into the range. “We get to spend time with papa and play golf with him, he’s really good at it” the boys said, about getting to play golf with their father. When asked about their new set of clubs they said “The mail man gave them to us, he showed up with a box one day and gave them to use”.

With their early start and love of them game these children are well on their way to becoming the next best professional golfers that we all love to follow.

This season of tennis has been quite interesting even though the short season is almost over, in fact, the regular season is more than halfway complete. Tennis courts were filled with hopeful players as courts became flooded with young men and women representing numerous schools and divisions from the surrounding regions. As busses from Sheridan, Laramie, Cheyenne and Torrington, just to name a few, pulled up to the tennis courts at the Bicentennial Park, other busses headed to the Campbell County Recreation Center to play against our very own Camel tennis teams.

It was a busy week in tennis. Matches actually started in Sheridan on Thursday with Gillette sweeping the team matches.

Gillette would then host matches on Friday and Saturday. The CCHS varsity teams met with Cheyenne East at 9am and Cheyenne Central at 12 and played at the Campbell County Recreation Center.

Junior Varsity suited up and hit the courts

Masqued Mayhem

By Valarie Terry - Observer Sports Reporter

Gillette’s Powder River Rousta Bout It Betties are hosting a game against the Hel’z Belles of Helena, Montana on Saturday September 15th. Their last home bout was in August against Billings Roller Derby Dames. Unfortunately, they lost the bout; they have since bounced back and are more than ready to bring the ruckus on the 15th against the Hel’z Belles. The Betties have had an unfavorable season and even though they have been knocked down a time or two they are always back on their wheels rolling onto the next bout stronger than they were before.

With only two bouts left in their season they have been practicing hard and are determined to win these next two home bouts.

The Betties have admitted that, in the past, it has been an easy task sizing up their opponents; Helena’s Hel’z Belles seem to be somewhat of a mystery to them, as they are a fairly new team. “We don’t know what to expect from them but we have all prepared and the team is ready for whatever

they throw at us” says a member the Betties. The Betties are shorthanded for this bout so they have enlisted the help of the Coal Miners’ Daughters team to complete their roster.

With a rumored feud and animosity between the two local teams this only goes to show the community that this couldn’t be further from the truth. SINderella (Leanne Morris), Karma Suture (Lylie Weeks) and AddyZaster (Addrienne Coffman) attended the Betties practice this past Monday in preparation for this weekend’s bout. The three “Daughters” were asked by the Betties to skate with them in the bout against the Hel’z Belles. “The practice with the combined teams went amazing, everyone was very welcoming and excited to have the two teams come together” said TwinKill Toes (Jessica Filcaske) of the Betties.

Being the hosts of this bout, the Betties have kept fans in mind and have a masquerade theme in the works. They are encouraging fans to brings masks and have offered a $2.00

from Box Elder, S.D., is the new holder of the Gillette College time trial record.

Myrissa Clark finished 49th followed close behind by Shadan Lafrance in 55th, Brielle Dave in 66th, and Shaylee White in 68th.

Overall the women finished 7th in the 11-team competition.

The Pronghorns hope to work out some last minute kinks before the season continues September 29th at the Rocky Mountain Shootout in Boulder, Colorado.

Swinging with the Camels

Photo By Valarie Terry

Rob Whitney and his three young children at the Bell Nob Golf Course, praticing and learning a few tips from Dad at the driving range

Golf is a sport enjoyed by many around the world, from children to the more seasoned players.

On any given day you will find people hitting the green for a game of gold with their wives, buddies and even children. While the modern game of golf originated in 15th century Scotland, it can be traced the back to the Roman game of Paganica, in which players used a bent stick to hit a stuffed leather ball. The game of Paganica eventually evolved into the modern game. The modern game originated in Scotland, the first written record of golf came from James II’s, and banning the game in 1457, as it was thought to be an unwelcome distraction to learning archery.

Golf is documented as being played on Musselburgh Links, East Lothian, and Scotland as early as March 2nd 1672, which is certified as the oldest golf course in the world by Guinness World Records. The oldest surviving rules of golf were compiled in March 1744 for the Company of Gentlemen Golfers, later renamed The Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, which was played at Leith, Scotland.

The world’s oldest golf tournament in existence, and golf’s first major, is The

jandro Garcia of Pine Bluffs finished 20th with a time of 21:47.2 and Gabe Adams of Laramie came in 31st with a time of 22:13.6. Matt Jackson and Said Hernandez came in 34th and 44th followed by Bryce Parmely and Wes Penberthy in 46th and 50th. Overall the men’s team finished in 6th place in the 8-team field.

For the women, Makala Diggs, led the field for the pronghorns with a 22nd place finish on the 5k course with a time of 19:47.0. Diggs, a freshman

discount for fans that come wearing their own masks.

Generally, when bouts are set up, the Betties try and set a theme that the fans can enjoy being a part of. The Betties were tight lipped when asked what they had in store for the fans at the bout this weekend only saying they couldn’t reveal all their secrets before show time.

The bout will be held the Rockpile Ice Arena on Saturday September 15th, doors will open at 5pm and they will start rolling at 6pm. You might not know all of the events going on at the bout but one thing we are sure to see is the infamous duck toss and push cart races. Proceeds from the bout will go to the Girls cottage at the Y.E.S House.

Women’s roller derby has taken Gillette by storm and is rapidly growing in popularity, if you or anyone you know is looking for a thrill look up one of our local teams or better yet go to a bout and you’ll get to see first-hand what it’s all about.

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bright and early on Saturday at 9am and the invite was still going strong at 11am.

On Thursday, September 6th the Gillette Girls won over Sheridan 3 – 2. In doubles, Kelsie Sanders and Paige Cook representing Gillette defeated Rachel Wood and Megan Eisenhauer 6-3, 1-6, 6-4. Micheala Schock and Lauren Miller as well as Rachel Knutson and Bridget Cargal won in the double matches. Gillette boys were also able to come out on top, winning the matchup with Sheridan 4 – 1. Gillette’s very own Sam Coulter defeated Cameron Ellis 6-2, 6-4. Michael Cook and Tanner Sandvig of Gillette defeated Adam Berry and Malik Grant 6 – 0, 6 – 0 with Cale Miessler, Camdin Hinkle, Gabe Belden and Thomas Bush wrapping up more wins in doubles matches. Saturday Gillette girls won against Cheyenne East 5-0 one win being a win by forfeit. Kelsie Sanders, Paige Cook, Micheala Schock and Lauren Miller defeated Cheyenne East winning both sets 6-0.

Golf Results

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September 14 - 21, 2012

Wayne Chaney Memorial Cross Country Invitational Results...Continued on Page 19 Girls 3K Run CC Junior High

Boys 3K Run CC Junior High

Buffalo Golf Tournament Results Name School Day 1 Day 2 1 Lee Hartley Buffalo 73 75 2 Bowen Prestwich Powell 75 75 3 Danny Davis Gillette 74 79 4 Denton Shaw Lusk 73 82 5 Jack Mavrakis Sheridan 84 77 6 Patrick Maslak Cody 81 82 7 Tyler Harriet Buffalo 80 85 8 Jared Wantalok Powell 83 83 9 Pax Mitchell Powell 86 80 10 Nick Snyder Cody 86 82 11 Tony Vasco Buffalo 86 83 12 Jesse McManis Thermopolis 84 86 13 Jackson Roling Thermopolis 86 84 14 Ben Wollenzien Sheridan 85 88 15 Eli Worrall Worland 82 92 16 Tristan Hepp Buffalo 86 88 17 Chase Tippetts Lovell 88 86 18 Eli Voigt Gillette 89 86 19 Corben Eastman Gillette 85 91 20 Parker Pfister Lusk 94 82 21 Cameron Nielson Powell 86 91 22 Logan Burningham Worland 89 88 23 Chris Bollinger Douglas 91 86 24 Dylan Davidson Douglas 92 88 25 Kacy Conner Thermopolis 89 92 26 Alex Williams Sheridan 90 91 27 Carl Edelman Gillette 89 93 28 Tyler Tashima Worland 90 95 29 Wyatt Schumacher Tongue River 92 95 30 Zach Kienlen Powell 94 94 31 Austin Rush Thermopolis 90 99 32 Dylan Lindly Sheridan 95 94 33 Kelby Liggett Sheridan 97 92 34 Pake Nimick Buffalo 94 96 35 Taylor Hepp Buffalo 98 92 36 Forrest DeBolt Sheridan 94 97 37 Mark Reimann Buffalo 97 95 38 Parker Shreve Cody 97 97 39 C.J. Murphy Lovell 98 96 40 Wyatt Main Tongue River 98 96 41 Pingrey Douglas 89 107 42 Stone Spilinek Douglas 98 98 43 Cody Eastman Gillette 96 101 44 Trey Larson Gillette 96 101 45 Bailey Bonnet Sheridan 102 96 46 Ty Lameres Big Horn 101 99 47 Tucker Wulff Douglas 101 100 48 Zane Bull Douglas 108 94 49 McKay Baxendale Lovell 101 103 50 Jacob Belus Sheridan 101 104 51 Casey Caywood Tongue River 106 99 52 Brody Bard Big Horn 100 108 53 Matt Hansen Big Horn 105 105 54 Jonah Cook Thermopolis 102 109 55 Jack Roberts Big Horn 107 104 56 Joe Quinn Gillette 109 103 57 Jakob Shcaeffer Worland 110 107 58 Nick McAdoo Big Horn 112 109 59 Hunter Tippetts Lovell 115 113 60 Hamp Gunderman Buffalo 108 121 61 Hika Nishida Lusk 120 111 62 Sheldon Durrant Buffalo 107 129 63 Brandon Ueker Tongue River 123 115 64 Adam Klessens Cody 124 114 65 Colby Larson Cody 131 114 66 Cade Bragonier Cody 138 113 67 Zach Johnston Cody 128 140 68 Tyler Bell Tongue River 144 142 69 Noah Maslak Cody 136 153 70 Alex King Gillette 79 NS 71 Brandon Wolvington 88 NS 72 Christian Klepperich Big Horn 116 NS

Total 148 150 153 155 161 163 165 166 166 168 169 170 170 173 174 174 174 175 176 176 177 177 177 180 181 181 182 185 187 188 189 189 189 190 190 191 192 194 194 194 196 196 197 197 198 200 201 202 204 205 205 208 210 211 211 212 217 221 228 229 231 236 238 238 245 251 268 286 289 79 88 116

Boys Team Scores 1 Powell 2 Buffalo Gold 3 Gillette 4 Sheridan 5 Thermopolis 6 Lovell 7 Douglas 8 Worland 9 Cody 10 Big Horn 11 Buffalo Black 12 Tongue River 13 Lusk

Total 659 671 685 701 710 743 748 753 762 829 829 831 NS

Day 1 Day 2 330 329 336 335 328 357 353 348 349 361 375 368 382 366 371 382 388 374 413 416 395 434 426 405 388 NS

Name School 1 Haley Shackelford Gillette 2 Sydney Gunn Cody 3 Ashlyn Pearson Gillette 4 Jandey Shackelford Gillette 5 Alyssa Hildebrand Powell 6 Sarah Schroefel Worland 7 Hillary Lindell Sheridan 8 Rylee Marron Cody 9 Taylor Nance Big Horn 10 Kelsey Cross Cody 11 Hannah Smylie Douglas 12 Tess Mitchell Powell 13 Chelsea Baars Lusk 14 Amy Bergstrom Lusk 15 Sydney Gruntmeir Buffalo 16 Carli Brown Powell 17 Julia Seamans Gillette 18 Katie Hilson Gillette 19 Megan Green Buffalo 20 Abbey Larsen Lusk 21 Mikala Fulton Powell 22 Abby Diefenderfer Buffalo 23 Kaleigh Anderson Big Horn 24 Ashley Parker Douglas 25 Cassie Colvin Lovell 26 Kaci Jo Skrukrud Lusk 27 Madison Lehner Douglas 28 Laurel Leonhardt Thermopolis 29 Bailey Wagner Lusk 30 Journee Burton Lovell 31 Taylor Cameron Big Horn 32 Jamie Kitterman Big Horn 33 Madison Pehringer Big Horn 34 Hannah Pfister Buffalo 35 Heather Swalstad Worland

Day 1 92 89 86 91 92 95 96 97 97 91 94 100 103 99 111 106 112 108 110 114 107 115 105 119 125 108 120 116 113 137 136 145 140 NS 129

Day 2 78 88 93 91 91 93 92 96 96 103 101 96 98 104 94 105 103 111 110 107 115 108 122 108 108 130 119 125 133 116 128 127 135 91 NS

Total 170 177 179 182 183 188 188 193 193 194 195 196 201 203 205 211 215 219 220 221 222 223 227 227 233 238 239 241 246 253 264 272 275 91 129

Girls Team Scores 1 Gillette 2 Cody 3 Powell 4 Lusk 5 Buffalo 6 Douglas 7 Big Horn 8 Sheridan 9 Worland 10 Thermopolis 11 Lovell

Day 1 Day 2 269 262 277 287 298 292 310 309 336 293 333 328 332 345 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS

Total 531 564 590 619 629 661 677 0 0 0 0

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Wednesday, Sept. 19

• Fizz Bomb Barrel Racing Event, 8 am, CAM-PLEX East Pavilion • CCHS SO Football vs Kelly Walsh, 4 pm, Gillette • CCHS Varsity Football vs Kelly Walsh, 7 pm, Gillette • CCHS Volleyball vs.

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Some scores are still missing from the past 3 weeks.

The first volleyball coaches/media poll will be unveiled on September 12th.

4A East:

(Conference record listed first, then overall record) Gillette: 3-0, 11-3 East: 1-0, 12-2 Sheridan: 2-1, 5-5 Central: 0-1, 8-6 Laramie: 0-2, 8-6 South: 0-2, 1-14

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2A Northeast:

(Conference record listed first, then overall record) Tongue River: 1-0, 5-3 (no scores reported from Big Horn Invitational) Wright: 1-0, 6-4 (no scores reported from Big Horn Invitational) Sundance: 0-0, 4-9 (no scores reported from Big Horn Invitational) Big Horn: 0-1, 3-6 (no scores reported from Big Horn Invitational) Moorcroft: 0-1, 1-6 (no score reported from 8/24 vs. New Underwood, SD)

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September 14 - 21, 2012

Campbell County Observer

Wayne Chaney Memorial Invitational... Continued from Page 18 Boys 5K Run CC Junior Varsity

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Submitted by Lynne Griffith During a ride in a taxicab, the rider touched the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question.

Upon the touch, the cab driver flinched, screamed, then went into a panic and almost wrecked the cab. Finally the driver got control and pulled to side of road.

Still shaking, he turned to his rider and apologized. He said, “Sorry about that. This is my first day as a cab driver. For the past 20 years I have driven a hearse”.

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- Rudolph W. Giuliani. December 31, 2001

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Campbell County Observer

September 14 - 21, 2012

Weekly Sports Trivia Answer from Last Week What was the first year of the NFL?

1922

Photo by Valarie Terry-Observer Sports

With Kelly Walsh a no show JV and SO Volleyball teams had a friendly fun scrimmage taking advantage of the absent teams.

Kelly Walsh Volleyball Teams a No Show

By Valarie Terry - Observer Sports Reporter The Junior Varsity and sophomore lady camels volley ball teams we prepared to go up against Kelly Walsh in a head to head matchup on Tuesday evening, at the North Campus High School. It was sure to be a pretty interesting couple of games as both Gillette teams had been preparing to play Kelly Walsh.

Parents and friends of both teams filled the bleachers excited to watch the young women play. Much to everyone’s surprise they would not have the chance to watch the teams battle it out. Kelly Walsh was a noshow, due to a schedule misunder-

standing. “Both teams were pretty disappointed as they have prepared to play Kelly Walsh, we don’t know how or why this was even possible.

The scrimmage was fun and the girls had a good time, there was no winner between the Lady Camels” said both coaches when asked about Kelly Walsh’s no show.

Both JV and SO teams were very disappointed, instead of sending team’s home with eager parents and fans, coaches decided to have a friendly scrimmage so the evening would not go to waste. Both teams took the court and played their

hearts out like it was the last game they would ever play. Although it was a “friendly” scrimmage it was very intense. JV was on top of their game winning most of the 3 periods.

The SO team was putting up quite a fight showing no signs of giving up coming back every period but not being able to stay on top for very long.

Each team played their best and is looking great this season. They are ready for their next games against Cheyenne East and Cheyenne Central if they show up.

The history of the National Football League has roots spanning as far back as 1892 when former Yale All-American guard William Heffelfinger was paid $500 by the Allegheny Athletic Association to play in a game against the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, making him the first ever professional football player. However it wasn’t until 1920 that American football achieved a league of any true organization.

The American Professional Football Association was formed on September 17, 1920 and included ten teams from four different states. However the APFA lasted only two seasons when it was reorganized on June 24, 1922 into the National Football League. Only two teams currently in the NFL, the Decatur Staleys (now the Chicago Bears) and the Chicago Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals), are founding members. The Green Bay Packers, founded 1919, (joined the NFL in 1921), is the oldest NFL franchise in continuous operation with the same name in the same location.

League membership gradually stabilized throughout the 1920s and 1930s as the league adopted progressively more formal organization. The first official championship game was held in 1933.

The NFL stopped signing black players in 1927 but reintegrated in 1946 following World War II. Other changes followed after the war; the office of league President evolved into the more powerful Commissioner post, mirroring a similar move in Major League Baseball. Teams became more financially viable, the last team folding in 1952. By1958, when that season’s NFL championship game became known as “The Greatest Game Ever Played”, the NFL was on its way to becoming one of the most popular sports leagues in the United States.

The rival American Football League was founded in 1959. It was very successful, and forced a merger with the older NFL that resulted in a greatly expanded league and the creation of the Super Bowl, which has become the most-watched annual sporting event in the United States.

Classifieds Guns for Sale

Services

Czech CZ-82 Pistol. 9X18 Caliber, semi auto. High quality steel construction made for field use. 12 round capacity magazine, cock and lock style safety, super accurate polygonal rifled barrel.

Comes with extra magazine, cleaning tools, and original issue military holster. Regular price $387.93, On sale with this ad for only $315.00.

Call Wyoming Mountaineers 299-2084 and mention this ad.

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.

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

Taurus Model 827, 38 SPL revolver. 7RND, 4” barrel, Stainless Steel. MSRP $664.00. Mention this ad and get MSRP for $350.00 (4 easy payments of $102.03) Wyoming Mountaineers, call or text 307-299-2084 D132-TFN

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

Taurus Model 827, 38SPL Revolver. 7rnd, 4” Barrel, Stainless Steel. MSRP: $664.00 on sale with this add $575.00. or make 4 payments of $163.20 each. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad.

Remington model 770 Sportsman with 3x9 scope.

270 win. 22” barrel, black syn. Stock. MSRP $375.00.

Mention this ad and buy same MSRP for $325.00 (or 4 payments of $95.40).

Wyoming Mountaineers, call or text 307-299-2084 D132-TFN Savage Arms/Stevens Model 350 12 Ga. pump shotgun. 3” chamber, 28” barrel, 4+1 Capacity, Black soft touch synthetic stock. Screw in chokes comes with modified choke.

Bottom eject makes this an excellent waterfowl and upland bird hunting gun. Regular price $294.95. On sale with this ad for only $250.00.

Call Wyoming Mountaineers 299-2084 and mention this ad.

Colt AR-15, Sporty Target.

Pre-ban, INCREDIBLY LOW SALE NUMBER. Great condition $1,500. (307) 6894339. D1-32-2V 1903 Springfield. 30o6 Cal. U.S. Military. $700 obo. Call (307) 682-7864

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. If you find that smoking great deal on the internet we transfer guns for only $15.00 per gun. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad.

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

Pets Basset Hound pups for sale; 9 weeks old; need shots.

Rust and White and Tricolor $250.00; One Lemon and White female $300.00.

Transportation cost additional if I deliver @ 25 cents per mile. Serious Inquiries Only!

Please call 307-382-9282.

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 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

Autos, Trucks and Vans

Looking for investor in local business. Call for Details.

307-257-2306.

‘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.

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

Miscellaneous Licensed daycare now open.

Spots available full-time and before and after school.

Close to Rozet school and the post office.

Monday through Friday 6:30am to 6pm. Ages 3 and up. Call 307-299-1915 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.

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

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

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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 1952 Chevy Dumptruck, hauls 5 tons of coal $1500 307-682-1172 1986 Toyota Tercel 4x4. $1050.00.

Call 307-2995918

Camping/Fishing 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

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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 ($85 per 440 rnds) Comes with military issue sling, sling pouches, bayonet, and cleaning tools. Retailing as high as $175.00 on sale with this ad $145.00. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad.

Gunsmithing Special of the week. Electrolysis Barrel Cleaning. Increase the accuracy of your firearm, get ready for hunting season or a summer of shooting fun. Most cleanings complete overnight and your gun is ready the next day.

This week only $25.00. Call Wyoming Mountaineers 2992084 and mention this ad.

Powder River Roofing is N.E. Wyoming’s top quality roofing, with the highest safety standards in the area. Call for your FREE estimate today for metal/wood/shingle removal, install, and repair.

(307)-696-7465. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

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Yard Sale Garage sale - 2524 gallery view dr (crest view) Cloths of various sizes $0.50 for all articles of clothing with the exceptions of a couple items.

Saturday Starting at 7AM

Merchandise 1939 HA Selmer Trumpet $750 OBO. 687-1087 Exterior door with window, interior light fixtures, and computer supplies. E-mail Corsair115@yahoo.com 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/ Five roasts and twelve pounds of hamburger for a flat rate. $150.00. All ranch raised beef. This is an approximate savings of 10% on the total. Contact Jason Walker at 307-686-0577 For sale: whirlpool refrigerator, brand new patio propane heater, still in box Cabela’s shower tent, large dining room dark blue/red rooster rug, 10” wet tile saw, treadmill. Call 682-6353.

Kojac series One, two and three dvd $65.00 $98 value 307 - 670 - 1887 Two place aluminum snowmobile trailer. $1,600. 307689-0202

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Sports Report

September 14 - 21, 2012

Campbell County Observer

Gillette Thunder Speedway Race Results MIDWEST MOD - Main Event

Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Race Points 1 1 07 Cory Crapser Chippewa Falls, Wi 35.00 2 2 66 Allan Locken Gillette , Wy 33.00 3 3 8 Scott Edwards Gillette , Wy 32.00 4 5 31 Kyle Harkin Hermosa , Sd 31.00 5 7 57X Chad Horst Rapid City, Sd 30.00 6 21 7 Allen Racing Gillette , W 29.00 7 8 54 Tom Manning Gillette , Wy 28.00 8 19 34H Rob Hoffman Gillette , Wy 27.00 9 15 23 Ernie Acuna Gillette , Wy 26.00 10 6 14 Kenny Bell Gillette , Wy 25.00 11 13 9E Wyatt Smith Gillette , Wy 24.00 12 22 13 Seth Cavanaugh Gillette , Wy 23.00 13 10 28S Cannon Slawson Gillette , Wy 22.00 14 16 43 Rick Chorniak Casper , Wy 21.00 14 16 43 Rick Chorniak Casper , Wy 21.00 15 11 27 Scotty Fischer Gillette , Wy 20.00 16 4 29 Troy Leiker Gillette , Wy 19.00 17 20 4G Dino Gronning Casper , Wy 18.00 18 17 51 Chris Warner Casper , W 17.00 19 9 29M Ty Miller Gillette , Wy 16.00 20 18 33A Ben Alley Gillette , Wy 15.00 21 14 5 Justin Williams Gillette , Wy 14.00 22 23 3D Tyler Anton Moorcroft , Wy 13.00 23 12 89 James Hance Gillette , Wy 12.00

IMCA THUNDER STOCK - Main Event

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Chad Horst Alan / Mcneil Thomas Martell Chris Russell Chris Weight Teresa Schuler Derric Culey Brittini Snyder Ken Bergeson Art Garrity Art Garrity Walker Hoxie Donivan Burback

Gillette , W Rapid City, Sd Rozet , Wy Gillette , Wy Rozet , Wy Wright , Wy Gillette , Wy Gillette , W Gillette , Wy Sturgis , Sd Sturgis , Sd Upton , Wy Casper , W

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Tom Manning Tyler Larson Wade Manning Duane Manning Todd Mccoy Glen Asmus Dave Dilley Justin Dobos Chris Harley Benjie Bayne Daniel Dobson Robert Harley Dave Harley

Gillette , Wy Pennock , Mn Gillette , Wy Gillette , Wy Gillette , Wy Evansville , Wy Billings , Mt Casper , Wy Casper , Wy Casper , Wy Casper , Wy Casper , Wy Casper , Wy

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BST IMCA Mods - Main Event

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7 18 33 E5K E5K 16M 17L 30 4T 3S 17S 1H 25C 68 96S 14B 3B X3 X3 55M 55M 8C

Marlyn Seidler Underwood , Nd Tony Leiker Gillette , Wy David Karst Mills , Wy Eddie Kirchoff Gillette , Wy Eddie Kirchoff Gillette , Wy Matt Brack Mead , C Troy Leiker Gillette , Wy Darin Wendt Williston , Nd Troy Heupel Williston , Nd Nathan Speten Wilton , Nd James Slawson Milford , Ia Jeremy Sorenson Williston , Nd Rusty Corneliusen Dickinson , Nd Bill Miller Plevna , Mt Brad Steffes Bismark , Nd Dick Brack Longmont , C Brian Brennan Rozet , Wy Shawn Reed Casper , Wy Shawn Reed Casper , Wy Anthony Miller Rozet , Wy Anthony Miller Rozet , Wy Chris Clark Wilson , Wy

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52X David Mcdonald 12B Chad Becker 5M Tyler Mcdonald 81 Mike Stadel E5K Eddie Kirchoff E5K Eddie Kirchoff 11M Paul Mueller 36 Kelly Hample 27J Chris Johnson 82 John Bey 4T Troy Heupel 21R John Robertson 18M Mitch Rodgers 97 Dan Henrikson 8R Virgil Randall 44 Eric Mass 4 Chris Larsen 85 Richard Haberstroh 12S Jason Schierkolk 12S Jason Schierkolk 71 Morris Oberle F16 Scott Anderson 11K Jeremy Keller 8K Ed Kirchoff 8K Ed Kirchoff

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Huron , Sd Aberdeen , Sd Huron , Sd Rapid City, Sd Gillette , Wy Gillette , Wy Bismark , Nd Billings , Mt Rapid City, Sd Sturgis , Sd Williston , Nd Gillette , Wy Casper , Wy Rapid City, Sd Interior , Sd Rapid City, Sd Rapid City, Sd Gillette , Wy Casper , Wy Casper , Wy Lead , Sd Spearfish , Sd Mandan , Nd Gillette , Wy Gillette , Wy

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Gillette , Wy Gillette , Wy Gillette , W Gillette , Wy

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LIMITED LATE MODEL - Main Event

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Marty Erivez Austin Long Toby Smith Jason Snyder

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Classifieds Help Wanted Cook needed at Lu La Bells.

Motivated and Energetic.

Days Only. Apply at Lu La bells.

Powder River Roofing, a growing company in N.E. Wyoming, is hiring full time roofers. Call 307-696-7465 for an interview.

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.

Exciting new career. Unlimited income potential. Think you can sell? Call 307-2994662. We offer commission, fuel allowance, and much more. Sell in the Bighorn, Casper, Powder River, and Black Hills Area.

Powder River Mechanics is hiring one shop mechanic.

Must be able to perform efficiently, but with the best quality in town.

Relaxed work environment. Duties include repairing all domestic and foreign vehicles, atv’s, jet ski’s, motorcycles, boats, and more. Call Powder River Mechanical at 307-670-2037 to set up an interview.

Are you a friendly outgoing individual? Do you connect with people casually? Are you looking for supplemental income? Do you need to be in charge of your own hours?

We are looking for an independent contractor for commissioned based ad sales.

For more information call Sandra at 307-689-0028 or email at campbellcountytidbits@yahoo.com State Wide Sales people.

Print Advertising Sales for new State-wide newspaper.

Call 307-299-4662

Child Care Full Time babysitter available in Sleepy Hollow at my home. CPR Trained, accepting 2 children. Cost is $100.00 per week per child.

Hours are 7:30am-5:30pm.

Call 307-257-2306 for more information, and to meet and interview.

Homes for Sale

Campers & Motor Homes

Toys (ATV’s Boats, Etc.)

1997 32ft. Class A Motor Home. Sleeps 6, Only 31,000 Miles. Asking $17,000. Call (307) 660-7520.

BOAT FOR SALE. 18ft 120 port jet outboard bass tracker for sale. Call 307-680-5947

Large Private RV/Camper Lot for rent. Big yard, trees.

All utilities available. $400 per month, $400 deposit. 1 year lease. Call (307) 6601007.

5th wheel camper for sale.

Call Skip (307) 680-0073

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.

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 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.

Wyoming Country Party Convention The Wyoming Country Party would like to invite you to our first party convention. Thinking of running for office? We are looking for viable candidates. Find out more at Wyomingcountryparty.org.

Want to come to the convention? The Wyoming Country Party convention is this Saturday, August 11th at 1pm at the Parkway Plaza Hotel in Casper. Paid for by the Wyoming Country Party.

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

International Tractor 300 Utility For Sale. $2000 Artic Cat 4X4 2001For Sale. $2000 Call Bill 307 - 660 – 8563 1988 Honda Gl1500 for free if interested contact me at ( james.bernard10@live.com ) 2010 Polaris 550 eps with less than 100 miles, books for $8,000. make and offer.

Call Steve Terry at 307-2992992 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: 307-670-2037 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!

Custom Harley Soft tail. Being built, need to sell now.

Almost finished. Chopper, built in Sturgis, SD. Asking $5,500 and will help you build it. HAVE ALL PARTS! Call 257-2306 Boat for Sale with trailer.

Needs work. Call 670-8980 for info.

Home for sale by owner in Western Way. Asking $239,000 for the 1,800 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 2 bath home with an unfinished basement and a two car garage. Fully fenced, large landscaped yard with a sprinkler system.

Home is within walking distance to the new recreation center and the new elementary school that is being built. Please contact me at 307-670-1209 if you are interested.

Tri-level house for sale 4 bed 2 bath $209,000 (307) 6701925.

40+ Acres 2 miles south of Wright 1999 Atlantic Oak Modular. $250,000 OBO Call 307 - 680 – 2374 Great House - 4 bedroom, 2 bath, computer room, huge island kitchen, fireplace.

Must see! call 307-687-0333 C1-23-tfn FSBO 2,688 SF home on corner lot with fenced back yard. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, upgraded kitchen, finished walkout basement, oversized garage. $259,000.

307-680-9180.

Toy Parts & Accessories Stock pipes for Sportster.

500mi. Stock pices for Dyna Wide Glide. 1500mi. Email baxtersmom62@gmail.com for info.

Personals Interested in founding a Sherlock Holmes Society in Gillette? Contact gillettesherlockians@gmail. com for info.

Booth Table. L-shaped. With Chairs. Seats 6. $500.00 Call 299-4967 Three antique pressedbacked oak chairs. Excellent condition. $85 each. 6820042 Storage Unit Sale!!!!! Home stereo, car speakers, 2 dressers, mattress and box spring sets $20, chests, coffee table, chairs, end tables and much more. Call (307) 682-7864

Work Wanted Skidsteer with Operator. For all your Snow Removal and Dirt needs. Call Ken at 307680-5947

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Harley Accessories for sale.

Call 307-670-8980. Ask for Tammy.

Exciting & Rewarding New Job

Tonneau Cover for sale!

For Rent 2 Bedroom Duplex, with one car garage, washer/dryer, no pets. $700rent/$700deposit.

307-689-0202 Room for Rent. Nice Room for Rent for one responsible person. $480.00 per month.

689-9358.

Home Appliances/ Furnshings

Cover will fit any pickup with an 8' bed, long wheel base - $125.00

Call 307-689-4189

Huge Yard Sale!!!

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8th and Saturday, Sept. 15th. 601 Express Drive in Remington Estates : Washer/Dryer, Electronics, Video Games & Consoles, Collectibles, Antiques, Furniture, Clothes, Golf Clubs, Sports Cards, Tools, Christmas, Halloween, Bikes... tons of stuff!!!

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Call Anne @ 307-670-8980 (Serious Inquiries Only)

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Campbell County Observer

September 14 - 21, 2012

Battle of Saint Louis

By Mike Borda While the Revolutionary war is mainly remembered as conflict contained to the eastern part of the United States (along with the Atlantic Ocean), there were in fact many battles in its western theatre that also bear remembering. One battle in particular, the Battle of Saint Louis, was not only an important test of alliances but proved to be a pivotal point of the entire war.

In 1780, the Revolutionary War was in full swing. The British and American forces were fighting hard in the original 13 colonies, while battles at sea were also taking their toll on both sides. However, the western front was far different. Since the Louisiana Purchase was still more than twenty years away, the land west of the Mississippi was owned in parts by Spain, France, and Great Britain.

The French city of St. Louis was founded in 1763, but transferred to British control in 1765 after their victory in the French and Indian War. However, the city was in Spanish Territory, and by 1770 the Spanish had reclaimed it for themselves.

During the American Revolution, Spain frequently aided American

forces by providing both weapons and routes to travel through. They officially joined the American side in 1779, and proved to be an important ally. The British aimed to shut down all access to the Mississippi River, which would effectively cut off the American effort in the West.

After warning from a trader, Fernando de Leyba, the Spanish governor of St. Louis, decided that he must defend the city. Days later he spoke with an American commander of Fort Cahokia (which was just across the river from St. Louis), but no deal was struck to combine forces.

The actual battle began on May 26, 1780, with an attacking force made up of assorted Native American tribesmen beginning the assault. The Spanish forces began firing from strategic positions along the city walls and in towers, scattering most of the attacking forces. When the full mass of Spanish forces failed to engage the remaining warriors outside the walls of the fort, the native soldiers began killing civilians who had been caught outside the city - at least 1 American among them.

Eventually the attackers and

their British supervisors grew frustrated with their failure to create full scale battle and retreated, heading to Fort Cahokia, where they were once again repelled - this time by the Americans.

While this was not the most important battle in terms of casualties or land gained or lost, it was important because it showed that the Americans and their allies would not allow the British to run rampant in the West. They took a stand, and succeeded. It was also important in that it showed the British that their strategy of using Native American warriors to fight the battles for them was not foolproof.

Those men proved less than committed to the British cause, and morale among the British on the

western frontier waned greatly following the failed assault at St. Louis.

Moreover, while American and Spanish forces did not fight together, they shared information and set the stage for good relations to con-

tinue, in a combined effort to drive out the British. This spirit is what eventually enabled America to win its independence, expand west, and create the sea to sea county we know today.

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Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch

By Jeff Morrison Robert Leroy Parker (a.k.a.

Butch Cassidy) and his association of outlaws known as the Wild Bunch have become legends of the West in general and of Wyoming and Powder River Country in particular. During a crime spree that lasted over six years and stretched from Montana to Mexico, the Wild Bunch became the most successful and prolific outlaw gang in the history of the Old West. And even though the law eventually caught up with most of the gang’s membership, Cassidy, himself, may have escaped justice, and had the last laugh.

Prior to the formation of the gang in 1896, Cassidy had already become a career criminal.

Born in Beaver, Utah, in 1866, young Robert “Roy” Parker was befriended by a local rancherby-day, rustler-by-night, named Mike Cassidy. As part of the Cassidy Gang, Parker was soon introduced into the finer arts of rustling livestock, and learned the network of secluded trails and hideouts that made up the notorious “Outlaw Trail” rustlers used to move their stolen merchandise from one territory to willing buyers in the next territory. To protect the reputation of his family, Parker renamed himself George Cassidy, in honor of his friend and mentor.

In 1889, as a junior member of the McCarty Gang, Cassidy participated in the robbery of a bank in Telluride, Colorado. The robbery had been meticulously planned and executed. The robbers utilized fresh remounts that had been stashed along their predetermined escape route, and quickly outran the pursuing posse who lacked fresh horses.

Cassidy would use this same tactic for most of his future criminal escapades.

After the Telluride bank robbery, Cassidy (now using the name “Butch”) and a partner started a ranch near Lander and resumed the ranching/rustling trade he had learned from Mike Cassidy. But in 1894, he was caught with stolen horses and sentenced to two years at the Wyoming Territorial Prison, in Laramie. Cassidy, who was later described in wanted posters as “affable and friendly”, became a model prisoner and was released after 18 months after assuring the warden that he would not rustle any more livestock in Wyoming. He didn’t promise not to rob trains or banks, however.

Cassidy wasted little time organizing a new gang, this time under his own leadership. He recruited his best friend, Elzy

Lay, and Bob Meeks. The Wild Bunch began its criminal debut with the robbery of the Bank of Montpelier, Idaho, on August 23, 1896. Meeks, who was holding the horses while Cassidy and Lay robbed the bank, was later identified and arrested. While lying low at Robber’s Roost for nearly seven months, Cassidy and Lay were joined by William “News” Carver, among others.

The gang resumed operations in the spring of 1897, with a large payroll robbery at Castle Gate, Utah. Later that summer the Wild Bunch absorbed most of the Hole-In-The-Wall Gang, which included: George Currie, Harvey and Lonny Logan (alias Kid Curry and Lonny Curry), and Ben “Tall Texan” Kilpatrick.

Another addition to the gang around this time was Harry Longabaugh – better known as the Sundance Kid. The Wild Bunch would soon become a house-hold name across the nation, and a major irritant to the Union Pacific Railroad.

On June of 1899, the gang robbed a Union Pacific train near Wilcox, Wyoming. In July, they robbed another train near Folsom, New Mexico. The next summer the gang robbed another Union Pacific train near Tipton, Wyoming, a bank in Winnemucca, Nevada, and a Northern Pacific train in Wagner, Montana.

Unlike most of the outlaw gangs in the Old West, the Wild Bunch was well organized and disciplined, and Butch Cassidy proved to be a criminal mastermind. After a major robbery, the gang often split up to confound pursuit by the law, reuniting several months later at a predetermined hideout, such as the Hole-In-The-Wall in Johnson County, to plan the next job.

Sometimes the gang split up and committed simultaneous crimes, over one hundred miles apart. To confuse lawmen, the members of one group would use the names of members in the other group, providing each other with something of an alibi, in case someone got arrested later. To cover their trail even further, each gang member had a number of aliases he would use while travelling apart from the gang.

The gang also went out of its way to avoid bloodshed during a robbery – at least while Cassidy was around. Other gang members weren’t so finicky about killing, and several lawmen and posse members were killed while pursuing members of the Wild Bunch after rob-

Young Butch Cassidy (above) and The Wild Bunch (right)

beries. Harvey Logan was particularly prone to violence. After George Currie died in a shootout with Utah sheriff Jesse Tyler in 1900, Logan rode from New Mexico to Moab, Utah and killed both the sheriff and his deputy in revenge. The next year, while being hunted for killing another pair of law officers in Knoxville, Tennessee, Logan returned to northern Montana and murdered a rancher who was responsible for the death of his youngest brother, several years earlier.

By 1901, the long arm of the law was taking a toll on the gang. Lonny Curry, George Currie, and Sam Ketchum had been all been killed in shootouts with lawmen. Bob Meeks and Elzy Lay had been captured and given long prison sentences.

Pinkerton agents, employed by the Union Pacific, were drawing a noose ever closer around the Wild Bunch. Butch Cassidy could tell that their days of criminal mayhem were coming to an end. Cassidy and Longabaugh decided to start a new life in South America, taking Longabaugh’s girlfriend, Etta Place, with them.

The trio settled in Argentina and tried to become respectable ranchers. A chance encounter with an American stock-buyer, who happened to be a former Wyoming lawman, convinced them to sell the ranch and move to Chile. At that point, they may or may not have returned to a life of crime. Most of what is

known about their time in South America is based on rumors and folklore.

It is known, however that Etta Place returned to the United States in 1906, and promptly disappeared, never to resurface again. It is also known and Cassidy and Longabaugh worked for a while at a Bolivian tin mine, guarding the company payroll. In 1908, near San Vicente, Bolivia, a payroll currier for a local silver mine was robbed at gunpoint by two masked North American bandits. The mule that was taken in the robbery was later seen in the possession of two North Americans who were lodging in the village of San Vicente. Their lodging house was surrounded by local cavalrymen and a large gunfight took place, in which the two bandits apparently committed suicide during a lull in the shooting. The bodies, which were never officially identified, were buried in unmarked graves at the local cemetery. The claim that the two bandits were none other than Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid came later, from Pinkerton agents who had been in South America tracking the famous train robbers.

To this day, a positive identification of the remains in the San Vicente cemetery has not been made. In fact, DNA comparison to living relatives of Robert Leroy Parker and Harry Longabaugh in recent years came up empty. South America had more than its share of expatriate

Anglo criminals around the turn of the 20th century. It is highly likely that the identification of the bandits was nothing more than wishful thinking on the part of the Pinkertons, and that the living Butch and Sundance saw it was an opportunity to retire from their criminal past for good.

It is believed the pair returned to the U. S. around 1910 or 1911, where they went their separate ways and led quiet, law-abiding lives. Since a warrant for their arrest remained valid, they kept out of sight and away from their usual haunts. But family members and associates of both outlaws later revealed that they had knowledge of the pair many years after 1908. Cassidy is believed to have died in 1937.

In one way, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid did die in Bolivia. The pair was never again connected to a robbery after 1908. By that time, all but one of the Wild Bunch had ended their life of crime. Bill “News” Carver had been killed by deputies in 1901. Harvey, Logan wounded and surrounded by an angry posse in 1904, decided to cheat the hangman and took his own life. Ben Kilpatrick had been captured and sent to prison in 1901, but in 1911 he was released for good behavior. He returned to robbing trains. In 1912 he was shot and killed by a passenger during an attempted robbery.

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