2003 Campbell County Annual Report

2002 Campbell County Annual Report

Campbell County Elected OfĂžcals

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Campbell County Commissioner

Campbell County Commissioner

Campbell County Commissioner

Campbell County Commissioner

Roy Edwards 682-7283

Marilyn Mackey 682-7283

Craig G. Mader 682-7283

Alan Weakly 682-7283

Campbell County Commissioner

Campbell County Assessor

Campbell County Attorney

Chris R. Knapp, Chairman 682-7283

Jerry Shatzer 682-7266

Jeani Stone 682-4310

Campbell County County Clerk

Campbell County Clerk Of District Court

Campbell County County Coroner

Susan Saunders 682-7285

Nancy Ratcliff 682-3424

Tom Eekhoff 687-6179

Campbell County Sheriff

Campbell County Treasurer

Bill Pownall 687-6160

Shirley Study 682-7268

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2003 Campbell County Annual Report

2003 Campbell County Annual Report

ESSAGE FROM THE CAMPBELL COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Reflecting on the past year and remembering the good things that occurred in 2003 causes us to realize once again how blessed and fortunate Campbell County is. Some counties in Wyoming are experiencing dropping assessed valuations and are having to cut their budgets accordingly. Our revenues once again increased substantially, enabling us to do many things beyond the required services counties provide.

The increase was due mostly to coal and methane gas production.

The new Gillette Campus was completed, dedicated, and moved into in the Fall of 2003. The capital facilities tax reached its pre-determined amount and was retired many months ahead of projections. The new Wright Branch Library was also dedicated and began serving the southern end of the county.

Both the campus building and the library are beautiful, quality buildings for our citizens to use and be proud of for many, many years.

This past year brought the retirement of long time library director Marcia Wright. Marcia had been the library director for 13 years. She oversaw significant changes in library facilities, technology and usage during her tenure. We wish Marcia health and happiness as she turns to the next chapter of her life.

The Building and Planning Department completed its first full year as a department. Better customer service and more efficiency were the goals. It appears those goals have been achieved. The Public Works Department put together a central maintenance staff

July 1, 2003 the Campbell County Commissioners created the Department of Human Resources and Risk Management.

The department's staff of four serves as a resource for all the departments and agencies in Campbell County. They coordinate and administer all employee benefit plans including the flexible spending plan, the employee classification

that many county agencies voluntarily opted to use.

This measure has saved the county in excess of $100,000 the first year.

The commitment to address infrastructure needs in prosperous times has moved two major construction projects to the top of the list.

Scheduled for bidding and building in 2004 are a 61,084 square foot addition to the court house, and the reconstruction/paving of Force Road. Substantial Campbell County Commissioners (left to right): Roy Edwards, Marilyn Mackey, Chris Knapp, Craig Mader, and Alan Weakly. time was expended this All elected officials are pictured on the back page. past year planning for and around Gillette without going through grow relentlessly. designing these projects.

The demand for services and the The Campbell County Courthouse town. The traffic problems associated was last added on to in 1980. The core with the growth of our industry and associated costs have to be dealt with services of county government must population have been alleviated every budget year.

What projects are allowed to go on always be the highest of our priorities. considerably with the belt loop system Additional and more functional space for of county roads. The Force Road the ballot for a specific purpose sales required services has been identified for upgrade will complete that belt loop tax will be a big decision that the county some time as a necessary expenditure. system. The majority of the funding for commissioners, city council, and Wright The courthouse addition is the final both the courthouse addition and the town council all will be considering. All phase of courthouse upgrading. With Force Road upgrade have already been three entities have to be in agreement on that decision. unallocated additional space available set aside.

Many challenges grappled with in Understanding that the seeds planted as the need arises, it will be a long time before the courthouse should need to 2003 are ongoing. Health care costs today will be the harvest of the future is continue to escalate at alarming rates. a sobering thought. We know the choices be addressed again.

Keeping our health we make today will have an effect for The reconstruction care system solvent many years to come. Our collective goal and paving of Force may require some is to make decisions that will be good Road is a project that innovations this for today's residents, as well as those that has been moving up the Campbell County coming year. Social will live in Campbell County long after priority list for a number Commissioners Office Service costs, many we are out of office. of years. Former county 500 S. Gillette Ave of them related to officials recognized the 682-7283 substance abuse, need to be able to go all

and compensation program and the performance appraisal program.

The department is responsible for the safety and risk management programs in the county, which include the procurement and administration of all property and liability insurance, as well as monitoring the Wyoming Workers Compensation rates and claims. The

Human Resources/Risk Management Department may be contacted through their new phone number, (307) 6876355, or you can visit their website at ccg.co.campbell.wy.us/HR. The HR website contains information regarding job openings, flexible benefits, classifications, departments, and much more. The department stresses the importance of safety and the prevention of accidents through educational programs, workplace monitoring and post accident/incident

investigation. The department can provide assistance in the recruitment, selection and retention of a qualified, productive workforce.

The goal of the department is to increase safety and communications throughout Campbell County.

Campbell County Human Resources and Risk Management Department 500 S. Douglas Hwy. 687-6355

Weapons of Mass Destruction, Terrorism, Hazardous Materials, Winter Storms, Severe Summer Weather, Fires, Floods, Earthquakes, Landslides, Evacuations, Temporary Shelters...Just another day for Campbell County's Emergency Management Agency. No, we haven't experienced all of these man-made or natural disasters, but emergency management is tasked with working to help the public and government be ready, should any of these events occur.

A focus of the county's smallest agency for the past two years has been Project Impact, a pre-disaster mitigation program designed to help make Campbell County, Gillette and Wright disaster-resistant. Project Impact Coordinator Josh Carnahan wound up two years on the job in December, and has now moved on to become the Northeastern Wyoming Field Representative for U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Cubin. Emergency Management Coordinator David King is continuing the pre-disaster mitigation projects, which have placed safety window film in a number of our local schools, weather radio receivers in our schools and public buildings, worked with hazard mapping of our county, installation of weather

stations accessible over the internet at entire county, the two agencies created various rural locations within Campbell three warning zones for Campbell County, conducted public education County, so weather warnings for the sessions and obtained materials for Recluse area won't trigger weather radio distribution to the public. alerts for Wright, etc. If you look at a A special booklet was printed which map of Campbell County, the northern describes non-construction mitigation third cuts off at about the Cow Creek steps which can be taken in local or Taylor Roads, approximately 17 miles daycare facilities to make them safer north of Gillette, while the southern in times of disaster. And, a structural zone begins about 20 miles south of engineer has been examining a number Gillette at the 4J School or where the of local public facilities and schools Belle Fourche River goes under Highway prior to preparing a report on how 59. they compare to the minimum federal Through the efforts of Dottie Soule, storm shelter (tornado) requirements. hazardous materials response planning A warning plan is being developed for took a major step forward in the past Campbell County, along with a hazard year. Hired under a federal grant, Dottie mitigation plan, and a multi-year worked for about three months to input warning siren system upgrade plan is Tier II hazmat reports into a computer nearing completion to guide future database for the Local Emergency system improvements and updates.

Planning Committee (LEPC). Facilities The National Weather Service with reportable quantities of hazardous installed a Weather Radio Station in substances must file an annual Tier II Gillette at the end of 2003, and worked report by March 1st each year with the closely with the County Emergency LEPC, the fire department and the state Management Agency emergency response on making that commission. The 1,264 Campbell County station's broadcasts facilities on file for the Emergency meet the needs of 2002 reporting year in Management Agency our citizens. Instead Campbell County once 1000 S. Douglas Hwy. of one warning area again is the largest 686-7477 which covers the number for any county

There are areas in Campbell County that have have a grasshopper problem in 2004 unless we have suffered from four straight years of drought. We are a considerable number of the migratory species still concerned that the feed being imported into the move into the county. There were many areas in the county will likely contain noxious weeds that we are northwest part of the county where large numbers of not familiar with. The spread of noxious and invasive mormon crickets were found.

In addition to the traditional methods of weed weeds affect the lives of everyone and our very mobile society is responsible for much of that spread. We control we are also using a biological approach with strongly suggest to those people who are feeding the use of insects and livestock grazing. We hired purchased hay to inspect the general area around two herders and leased 800 head of goats to graze their feed grounds and report any suspicious or new leafy spurge on the Powder River. The goats weaken weed infestations to the Weed and Pest. Prevention the spurge plants and prevent seed formation in is by far the least expensive and the most effective areas where it has been impossible to use herbicides weed management tool that we have. Some areas of because of the trees. We also had a spraying crew walk the county had a relatively good moisture year when over 40,000 acres east of Big Powder River with backcompared to the previous three years and therefore pack sprayers to treat approximately 70 acres of leafy produced average hay and grain crops. There were spurge with herbicides. We have been using insects on leafy spurge for nearly 20 years and approximately 100,000 bushels of some species of insects seem to be doing grain processed at the Farmers a very good job in reducing the size of Coop this year compared to a mere Campbell County the weed infestations.

16,000 bushels last year.

Weed & Pest An adult grasshopper survey Campbell County Weed and Pest crews 213 Stocktrail Ave was done in the entire county control noxious weeds in the rights682-4369 with many areas showing some of-way of our county roads and state increases in grasshopper numbers highways. Two crews survey and treat the over the previous year. There weren’t areas in the noxious and invasive weeds on 764 lane miles of state county with high enough grasshopper numbers highways and 945 miles of county roads. These roads that would have made it economical to spray. Based must be inspected every year to control the spread of on the information from this survey we should not noxious weeds that are brought in with vehicles.

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in Wyoming, a distinction we have held for over a decade.

A number of Campbell County's citizens have stepped forward in the past year to better prepare themselves for any emergencies which might occur, as three classes have now completed the 19 hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course. The first class was held in Wright, and the second and third were conducted in Gillette. These citizens received hands-on training in fighting small fires, light search and rescue techniques, disaster medical operations, and team organization and disaster psychology. Each class concluded the course with hands-on simulated disaster exercises. Campbell County's CERT program is the second largest in the state, and hosted a oneday statewide competition in August, which brought in over 60 CERT- trained volunteers from Wyoming. Some of those volunteers got a real-life opportunity to use their skills when youth were injured while competing in the Wyoming BMX Championships at the track next door to the competition. A writeup of the help rendered by the CERT volunteers was forwarded to the White House by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The West Nile Virus and mosquito control seem to be a major concern of everyone in the county. The County worked with the City of Gillette in an effort to treat all the water within a five mile radius of Gillette with a larvicide to prevent mosquito development.

We also cost share mosquito control products to the people in Campbell County.

The coal bed methane industry is certainly having an effect on Campbell County Weed and Pest. The BLM is requiring the methane operators to survey their leases for noxious and invasive weeds and develop a plan for controlling those weeds. The operators must do these steps before they can get drilling permits on federal leases, therefore, many of these same operators are requesting help in weed identification and current control recommendations.

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2003 Campbell County Annual Report

2003 Campbell County Annual Report

As of January 31, 2004 Wow!!!! Where did 2003 go? At Campbell County Road & Bridge the year seemed to fly by as we were kept busy with the never ending task of keeping the 1,000 miles of county roads the best and safest possible.

Our blades racked up 15,423 hours maintaining, plowing snow, laying gravel and preparation for dust control. With 830 miles of gravel roads, it seems like we get over them and then it is time to go over them again. We have put our rotomill gravel mix on some of our heavily traveled roads. It serves a duel purpose.

First, it helps with our dust control problem. Second it makes a more durable road surface that requires less maintenance. We are always looking for ways to improve our roads.

Our trucks put on 713,983 miles. The belly dump trucks hauled gravel from our Hakert Pit and Kennedy

Pit, scoria from our replacing autogates, replacing and repairing signs.

North Landfill pit, They put on 27,424 miles. Replacing signs that have rotomill from different been stolen, shot at, or vandalized is never-ending, and road projects, roto- the cost is phenomenal.

The crusher crew started at our Hakert Pit in gravel mix from the yard and sand from Johnson County, then they crushed for several months Casper to Bell Nob. at the North Landfill Pit, and finally moved north The end dump trucks of town to the Kennedy Pit. They crushed 390,075 hauled gravel, plowed tons between all three pits. In August we received a and sanded, hauled Certificate of Honor from the Joseph A. Holmes Safety snow away from county owned parking lots and hauled Association for 52,624 hours without incurring a lost used sand out and new sand in for CAM-PLEX. With time injury at our crusher from 1997 to 2001.

Without the dedication of our service and the weather so unpredictable, its hard to decide if the sanders need to be left in with plows on, or have maintenance department keeping the equipment in tip everything removed and surprise calls start coming in top shape, we could not accomplish all that we do. They put on a total of 41,122 miles servicing before 4:00 a.m. the next morning. equipment around the county. As Then the drivers need to scurry to always, they spend hours in the shop get the trucks ready to go and make Campbell County doing preventative maintenance and the roads safe.

Road & Bridge those repairs that seem to always pop Our autogate and sign crew 1704 4J Road 682-4411 up when least expected. was busy cleaning, repairing and

Airport Board Dr. Sigsbee Duck-President Terry Jenkins Treasurer Robert Lowery-Vice President Hugh Bennett-Secretary Gary Garland JAY LUNDELL, MANAGER 686-1042 !!!

Building Code Appeals Board Micky Shober - Chairman Daryl Orbeck Larry Long Van Ewing Arlyn Magnuson STEVE ANDERSON, DIRECTOR 682-1970 !!!

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matching federal grants and 5% state grants. Other projects included the paving of the west and north general aviation aprons. These projects were funded 50% by the WYDOT, Aeronautics Division.

Flightline, Inc. continues to provide Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Instruction, Charter Flights and Aircraft Fueling Services. Flightline's total fuel into aircraft decreased by 13 % year over year (YOY). Flightline, Inc. has expanded their flight training and maintenance departments considerably within the past year. For more information concerning their services call Flightline, Inc. at (307) 686-7000.

T-HANGARS

The GCC Airport T-Hangar facilities are near 100% occupancy. If you are interested in a T-Hangar please call the airport manager's office and we will place you on a waiting list on a first come, first serve basis.

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER

The GCC Air Traffic Control Tower realized an increase of 7% YOY in aircraft landing and take-off operations. The control tower is staffed with veteran controllers that have more than 80 years of combined career experience.

AIRLINE SERVICE

The GCC Airport had a total of 27,176 passengers utilize air service from the airport, which was a 12% increase YOY. Big Sky Airlines started service to Campbell County in October of 2002, but discontinued their service to Billings and Casper on July 31, 2003. Big Sky Airline executives stated poor ticket sales were due to the continued passenger leakage to Rapid City for Northwest Airline departures. Big Sky and the airport

AIR SHOW 2003

had hoped the addition of Big Sky Airlines would have slowed the passenger leakage to Rapid City by offering similar connecting flights on Northwest Airlines through Billings and direct flights to Casper, Wyoming. However, Great Lakes Airlines continues to provide daily service to Denver, Colorado, code sharing with United Airlines and Frontier Airlines. For ticket information contact Great Lakes Airlines at (307) 685-1088 or your local travel professional.

On September 20, 2003 the airport sponsored an air show which was attended by approximately 3,000 people. The main event included two (2) air show performances from world renown

Children’s Developmental Services Nita Rieniets - Chair Alice Bratton-Vice Chair Linda Jennings-Secretary Clifford Knesel-Treasurer Ralph Palmer EARLENE HASTINGS, DIRECTOR 682-2392

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Public Land Board Anne Ochs Penny Schild Rod Smith Chuck Land Everett Boss W. Todd Hoese Mary Kelley DAN BARKS, GENERAL MANAGER 682-0552 !!!

Corrections Board Bill Pownall Dan Price James B. Kelly Denise Fuller Bud Watson Chief Ric Paul John Lake Cathy Anderson Ginny Bettendorf

Joint Powers Fire Board Glen Terry, Chairman Dave Daigle Dave Foreman Dave Crow Joe Robidoux Steve Thomas John Bigelow GARY SCOTT, CHIEF 682-5319 !!!

Library Board Jan White-Chair Sandra Hunter-Vice Chair Nancy Squair Christine Parravano Engel Connie Brewer PATTY MYERS, DIRECTOR 687-0009 Public Health Officer Dr. George McMurtrey 682-7275 !!!

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COMMISSIONERS Christopher R. Knapp-Chairman Craig G. Mader Members: Marilyn Mackey Roy Edwards L. Alan Weakly CLINT BEAVER,CHIEF OF STAFF 682-7283

Fair Board Greg Linbloom - Chairman David Robinson Betty Jo Rogers Linda Lynch-Sec./Treas.

Kevin Geer BETTY HOUGH, SECRETARY 687-0200

Public Health Board Barbara Underwood - Chairman Dr. Robert W. Barelman - Vice Chairman Kay LaOrange Dr. David A. Beck Susan Hooker. RPh NOLA WALLACE, DIRECTOR 682-7275

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Rockpile Museum Board Fred Harvey-Chairman Kathy Kintz Bobbie Veatch Kevin Anders Bernadette Barlow BOB KOTHE, DIRECTOR 682-5723 !!!

Parks & Recreation Board Tony Didier-Chairman Scott Newson-Sec./Treas.

Wade Burr Tom Schrupp Eugene Routledge DAVE MCCORMICK, DIRECTOR 682-7406 !!!

Planning Commission Robert Ostlund- Chairman Scott Benson-Vice Chairman Bret Wolz Veronica Taylor Vicki Schlautmann STEVE ANDERSON, DIRECTOR 682-1970 !!!

Weed and Pest Board Bobby Spellman-Chairman Ted Edwards David A. Shippy-Treasurer Ronald Innes-Secretary James McCue ALLEN MOONEY, DIRECTOR 682-4369

AIRPORT GRANT AND AID

In 2003 the GCC Airport was reimbursed $1,875,394 for grants received from the WYDOT, Aeronautics Division and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The grant reimbursements were for Construction, Equipment, and Marketing projects.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS This past summer the airport had several concurrent construction projects. Intermountain Construction, Inc. completed the relocation of taxiway "C", grooved runway 3/21, and repainted runway 3/21, taxiways, and hold lines. These projects received 90%

Campbell County Airport 2000 Airport Road 686-1042

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Tanya Daniels, Director 682-7281 aerobatic pilot Julie Clark. The GCC airport provided free admission which included free hot dogs, chips and a soft drink. Other attractions included aircraft and military static displays, sky divers, remote controlled aircraft and par-a-planes.

BUILDING & PLANNING Steve Anderson, Director 682-1970

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS Clint Beaver, Chief of Staff 682-7283

ROAD & BRIDGE Gary Lowry, Director 682-4411

ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Mike Coleman, Director 685-8061 County Landfill 682-9499

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Greg Schreurs, Director 682-7860

JUVENILE PROBATION Susan L. Cahill, Esq., Director 682-0746

HUMAN RESOURCES Charlotte Terry, Director 687-6355

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT David King, Coordinator 686-7477

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2003 Campbell County Annual Report

2003 Campbell County Annual Report

Our mapping department is working on a citizens have concerning Geographic Information System (GIS). A GIS property taxes. When the GIS combines layers of information about a place to is complete and we have the give you a better understanding of that place. What ability to uplink ownership information is included depends on the purpose of and tax information, those the user. For our purposes it includes things like, features will be put on the ownership, legal description, topographies and aerial website. This information will photos. The mapping department is working in benefit everyone. Realtors, conjunction with the county’s new GIS Coordinator banks, appraisers, etc. will be to get the system instituted. Currently all the maps are able to get on their personal on computer, and they are working on making sure computers and view all the that all data is accurate with the information on our information the Assessor’s county database. They are hopeful that the system will office has to offer, including be completed within this calendar year. building information and Aside from our work with GIS, the Assessor’s office eventually, photos as well. is developing a Website in conjunction with the rest of All townships and ranges will the county. The County web address is currently http: be available for ownership //ccg.co.campbell.wy.us/ and the Assessor’s direct link checks and tax information. Every citizen will be able is http://ccg.co.campbell.wy.us/ to see if our information on their assessor/ although we are hoping home is correct, if their taxes have to change both to more memorable been paid and what value we have on Campbell County names in the coming months. Our their property. We will be making it Assessor’s Office site contains basic information about possible to view all the information 500 S. Gillette Ave the workings of our office and can about each parcel of land in Campbell 682-7283 help answer some of the questions County online! This is tentatively

The Department of Building and Planning is located at 412 S. Gillette Avenue on the main level of the George Amos Memorial Library which is immediately to the north of the Courthouse. The department has six (6) full time employees to assist the people of Campbell County.

The department provides two (2) related, but separate functions to the residents of Campbell County who live outside of the incorporated areas of Gillette and the Town of Wright. Our department provides information and assistance with respect to the regulations for the subdividing and zoning of parcels of land through the Planning Division, and provides information and help in determining the applicable building codes for new construction, additions, and remodels through the Building Inspection Division.

PLANNING DIVISION

The Planning Division administers the County Subdivision and Zoning Regulations. This is accomplished by staff reviewing the proposed subdivision application, plat(s), supporting documents and zoning applications for compliance with the applicable state and county requirements.

During this past year, the Subdivision Rules (Chapter 6) were updated to reflect changes in the Wyoming Statutes and amendments that were deemed necessary by the public, staff, commissioners, and others.

The number of new subdivisions continues to increase from previous years. In 2003 a total of fortyone (41) subdivision applications were submitted Campbell County compared to thirty Building (30) in 2002, a & Planning Division twenty-five percent 412 S. Gillette Ave (25%) increase.

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For comparisons to other years see Figure #1. These numbers do not include parcels of land which are thirty-five acres (35) and larger, as they are exempt from the Subdivision Rules by Wyoming State Statute.

FIGURE #1: LAND SUBDIVISIONS & ZONING YEAR

SUBALIQUOT DIVISIONS PARCELS

SPECIAL USE ZONING PERMITS (DAYCARE)

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expected to occur by the end of 2004.

Campbell County is expecting another record year for our assessed value. Oil, gas and coal will exceed last year’s values giving us a new high for assessed value. Considering all of the State’s twenty three (23) counties, Campbell County contributes 23% of the State’s total value.

Code. The Minimum Building Standards clearly state when and under what circumstances the various codes are applicable throughout the county.

The number of permits issued during the year of 2003 increased over the previous year by seventy-seven (77%) percent or about five & one-half (50%) percent.

The inspections increased by one hundred thirty-eight (138%) percent or about eight (8%) percent. In 2003, the increase in the number of permits was just a little less than the increase in the number of inspections.

Figure #2 shows the history of permits and inspections from 1993 to 2003.

1993

13

9

1994

13

8

1995

18

18

1996

22

19

1997

9

10

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YEAR

PERMITS

INSPECTIONS

1998

7

5

12

1993

636

1824

1999

9

5

22

1994

888

2724

2000

20

5

27

1995

1236

3096

2001

15

5

15

1996

1104

2772

2002

22

8

11

10

2003

29

12

8

10

1997

1008

2220

1998

1140

1740

BUILDING INSPECTION

1999

1404

1944

The Building Inspection Division provides plan review, permitting and inspections for electrical, plumbing, building, mechanical and waste water systems throughout the unincorporated areas of the county.

In 2003, the Minimum Building Standards of Campbell County were modified so that they are clearer and more easily understood. Currently, the County has adopted the following: the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Code and the 2002 Edition of the National Electrical

2000

1110

1800

2001

1152

2448

2002

1306

1593

2003

1383

1731

FIGURE #2:: BUILDING ACTIVITY PER YEAR

For questions or clarifications regarding the subdivision process, plan review or construction permits, please contact any staff member of the Department of Building and Planning.

Last year Public Works was expanded to include the new division of County Facilities and the Facilities Maintenance Program. After one short year this program has been deemed a success and cost savings to the County was more than expected. We will continue to make changes as needed to improve these services to better serve the public who utilize the various facilities and departments throughout the County.

The Engineering Division had a busy construction season. Some of the highlights this year were the completion of the Gillette Campus, Garner Lake and Boxelder Road reconstruction projects, Wright Library building and the Detention Center Remodel Phase I. With spring fast approaching we are anxious to get started, and continue with, projects such as: Detention Center Remodel Phase II Courthouse Expansion Landfill #2, Phase II Landfill Closure Force Road Construction Design and Construction Various projects at the Airport Miscellaneous Maintenance/Upgrades throughout County Buildings Tony Knievel, County Surveyor/GPS Technician was nominated and selected

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COUNTY FACILITIES

Installation of Bicentennial Park Bridge as November 2003 Employee of Month.

Tony demonstrates his abilities on a daily basis. His expertise is crucial to ensure successful completion of construction projects throughout the County. This recognition for Tony's dedication to his job, and the County, is well deserved.

SOLID WASTE DIVISION Closure and monitoring at our two active landfills continue. The hail storm in June resulted in excessive loads of construction material being delivered to

New Landfill CD Building

2003 continued to be a year of change and growth for Campbell County Information Technology Services.

This year we welcomed new employees, Beth Kirsch and Austin Summers, to our department. Beth replaced Mark Ptacek as one of our System Support Analysts, and Austin came to us as a new Programmer Analyst specializing in PC applications.

Our Networking group, Steve Danaher, Phil Harvey and Mike Porter, upgraded various servers and network wiring throughout the county. The Road and Bridge Department was connected to the County’s network, giving them reliable, high speed data connections, and access to County resources that were previously unavailable to them. Phil assisted law enforcement with several projects, including connecting the Sheriff’s Office, City of Gillette Police Department and the County Attorney’s Juvenile Diversion office to improve communications between the three agencies. Phil also worked to enable the State of Wyoming DCI Task Force to access the Sheriff’s law enforcement records via a special encrypted connection.

The Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department also received GIS capable PC’s this year that will enable them to give fast, efficient directions when responding to emergencies.

With the opening of the Wright Branch Library, Steve helped get their new building set up with data cabling, router and switch setup, staff and public PCs and printer setup. Steve also installed and configured SpamAssassin for all County PCs. SpamAssassin is new software used to keep out most of the spam email that was coming into

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SOLID WASTE

the North Landfill. These activities; along with the day-to-day maintenance and repair of County owned buildings and facilities, provides a full and varied work load for the Engineering Division.

The staff at the Landfill continues to promote recycling and the proper disposal of community wastes.

Boxelder Road Construction Landfill staff, in conjunction with Renew (Rehabilitation Enterprises appointment only, from May to September of Northeastern Wyoming) provide on Wednesdays and the first Saturday of the manpower to divert batteries, every month. cardboard, glass, steel, some plastics, The Landfill continues to adapt our aluminum, office paper, newspapers, operating procedures to facilitate new and household appliances from operating guidelines and new facilities. our waste stream for recycling. The A new Landfill cell has Landfill also recycles household used been constructed using motor oil by using it for fuel oil for heat the latest engineering during the winter months. We continue to technology to prevent compost yard waste which will be used for the contamination of closing Landfill #1 located on Westover our environment. Last Road. In the near future the Landfill will year the Landfill opened begin an electronics recycling program. the new construction/ During the warmer times of the year demolition building. the Landfill maintains and operates a Since opening this household hazardous waste facility. This building the staff has Locate & Survey in been able to divert facility is used to store hazardous materials Section Corner such as pesticides and paint until it can large quantities of near Kluver Road be packaged and shipped to a proper recyclables from the storage facility. We have waste stream and trained employees who can prevented numerous recognize and deal with Campbell County other wastes from these household wastes, as Landfill Division being disposed of they are a constant part improperly. of our waste stream. The 909 Westover Road household hazardous waste 682-9499 facility will accept wastes by

the county daily. Mike continues to centralize Campbell Summers, and Nicki Yager have provided programming County telephone services. County staff can now monitor support to users throughout County government. Rocky all billing and repair of telephone equipment to obtain lead the installation of the County’s new mainframe the best value and operate at maximum efficiency. Mike computer, an iSeries 820 system from IBM. Rocky also has inventoried all County telephone lines in various focused on a new forms software package that enables buildings and removed those no longer used, and installed ITS to create electronic forms used in several County a new telephone system at the Public Health facility that departments. Bob Overman dedicated his time updating will better handle their growing needs. exiting processes in the Treasurer’s Office, incorporating User Support Analysts Rhonda Larmer, Vicki Burden, new codes into the motor vehicle registration system and Beth Kirsch, have provided daily support to over to identify those registrations paid with an NSF check, 400 Campbell County employees located inside and allowing the issue of new Firefighter special plates, and outside the courthouse. Rhonda maintains the FACTS development of a new system to issue the new 90 Day Court Management System that currently serves the 6th Temporary Worker decals for non-residents working in Judicial Court in Crook, Weston and Campbell Counties, Campbell County. Austin began his duties in Campbell as well as Juvenile Probation, Campbell County Attorney’s County by applying some needed changes to the County’s Office, Juvenile Diversion, Adult Drug Court and Juvenile website. He has assisted Public Health, County Assessor, Family Drug Court. This year FACTS was upgraded from County Commissioner’s Office, and County Attorney’s version 5.1 to 6.2. The new version provides additional Office in the development and launching of their websites. security and functionality. Along with the upgrade, all Austin also created a Maternity Tracking program for of the reports used for statistical information had to Public Health that is now serving them well. He also be rewritten. Vicki and Beth are now responsible for spent time assisting the Children’s Development Services supporting all aspects of the county’s with an Education Training System main accounting software, JDEdwards. and Animal Control with a highly In addition to accounting system anticipated administrative system. Nicki Campbell County support, they continue to provide firstspent considerable time performing Information Technology line hardware and software support to maintenance on the programs at Road all county departments. and Bridge. She also began preparations Service 500 S. Gillette Avenue Programmer Analysts Rocky for the upgrade to V5R2 in 2004.

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SERVICES PROVIDED:

What is Children's Developmental Services of Campbell County?

• We are a non-political subdivision of County Government which provides early intervention/early childhood services for infants and preschool age children with disabilities and their families. Without our services, many families would be at a loss as to where to turn for support and direction.

• We screen infants and young children birth thru five for delays in development.

• We provide evaluation and planning in partnership with families to design an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)

AGE OF DEATH (Ranged from 4 months to 90 years old)

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The CDS-CC Foundation is presently providing funding for a meal before parenting • Early intervention for children birth to school classes. This enables the participating families to enjoy an unhurried meal together before age with developmental disabilities.

• Early education/child care for children 2 1/2 beginning class-time.

The monetary return to the community to school age. is approximately 3.4 million • Early Head Start for dollars for 2003 (65 child care pregnant women, families income at a minimum infants and toddlers.

Campbell County of $10,946 per year equals Children’s $711,490; plus $2,753,209.00 Developmental in Children's Developmental Services Services of Campbell County • This past year over 1801 Four J Road • 682-2392 staff wages.)

550 children were

IC E A R E N A AND ROCKPILE COMMUNITY CENTER The Campbell County Ice Arena had a good year, providing many activities for skaters and visitors using the rink. An estimated 31,363 people used the rink during the 2002/2003 operating season. Hockey and figure skaters use the majority of the available ice time with church and school groups comprising a small percentage of the

0-20 – 6% 21-40 –12% 41-60 –28% 61-80 – 29% 81-100 –14%

Gender 60 Males (67%), 29 Females (33%)

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Some interesting statistics include: • Average age of deaths 57.6 yrs old.

2002 males 49%, females 51% • Traffic deaths up 171% from 2002, year 2002 decreased 56% from 2001 • Suicide 2002 -3 males average age 20.6, 3 females -average age 51 Overall average age 35.8 • 2003 - 4 males average age 30.7, 1 female -age 17 • Overall average age 28

As always, I would like to take the time to thank all of the very valuable people who assist the

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the session in order for them to have a better understanding of what their children are feeling and to be able to develop a closer relationship with their children.

Planning a trip overseas? Pick up a passport application at the Clerk of District Court office.

Applications are processed by the Clerk’s office and forwarded to the regional office in Seattle.

Over 500 passports were processed by our office last year. The fee for passports for children ages one through age 15 is $40.00; ages 16 and up is $55.00. Additionally, there is a $30.00 processing fee per application. Passports take approximately six weeks to obtain. A $60.00 expedite fee can be paid in order to get your passports within ten working days.

my deputies Rita Mashak, Allen Todd, Nikki Johnson and Kevin McGrath for their help. All the personnel with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department, the Campbell County Fire Department, Campbell County Memorial Hospital and EMS personnel, Dr. Woodward, Campbell County doctors and assistants, the Gillette Police Department, Wyoming Highway Patrol, Wyoming Crime Lab Personnel, Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigations, the physicians from Forensic Pathology Consultants of Loveland, Colorado and Dr. Habbe from Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.

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WHO USES THE SERVICES?

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events, parks staff rototilled the Community Garden and provided bleachers for several community activities throughout the year.

The Campbell County Coroner’s Office in 2003 investigated 89 cases, up slightly over 12% from 2002. Total statistics can be broken down by several categories including age, manner of death, gender and seat belt use.

The following is a breakdown of the death investigations:

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We believe in maintaining an organization built on integrity, that respects the value of each individual, and promotes personal and professional growth of all who are associated with CDS-CC.

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• Will help each child to develop a good self-image and know he/she is accepted as an individual by both adults and other children • Offer repeated opportunities to discover, explore, be challenged and problem solve through direct experience • Encourage diverse experiences that require making choices, which can lead to independence • Consider the child's total development, individual needs and interests • Embrace comprehensive vision of health • Give childcare through adult facilitators who protect and ensure each child's rights without sacrificing any individual child's right to the freedom to learn • Increase the family's understanding of child development and provide opportunities for the parents to be involved in their child's program • Provide maximum opportunities for children with and without disabilities to play, learn, and interact with each other in a developmentally appropriate and inclusive environment • Recognize that each child and family is unique by honoring their beliefs and cultural, linguistic, racial and socioeconomic diversity • Build a community in which each child and adult is treated as an individual, while at the same time, a sense of belonging to the group is reinforced • Maintain and promote high standards through quality staff in a state of the art early childhood program,

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The Goals of the Children's Developmental Services of Campbell County are that we:

maintaining fiscal responsibility and integrity through proactive governance.

The Children's Developmental Services of Campbell County shall serve the needs of children regardless of race, sex, color or national origin.

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"The mission of the Children's Developmental Services of Campbell County is to serve the community by providing comprehensive quality early childhood services for children and their families, in caring and compassionate integrated environments, so that all children may achieve their fullest potential as unique individuals in society."

referred to Children's Developmental Services' screening and evaluation program.

On the average, one out of four of these children are identified as developmentally delayed and in need of early intervention and related services. 145 children and families are currently participating in the early intervention component of the program.

This past year, Children's Developmental Services of Campbell County has initiated a screening campaign entitled One before Two, in conjunction with Child Development Services of Wyoming. The focus of the program is to encourage all families to have their child screened before the age of two.

• Early Head Start is funded to provide services to 36 families who meet eligibility guidelines. Currently there is a waiting list of 25 families.

• The Child Care component is serving 66 children with a waiting list of 450.

• All of our early intervention and Early Head Start services are provided free of charge to any child who qualifies for these services. A sliding fee scale is established for child care services.

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What Are Our Mission and Goals?

All our services are guided by our Mission Statement:

or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children demonstrating developmental delays that can assist the child in developing his/her full potential. Services are provided in a trans-disciplinary approach with an emphasis on collaborative consultation utilizing a diverse group of professionals including regular education teachers, special education teachers, physical and occupational therapists, speech/ language pathologists, and the family.

• We refer to other specialists and agencies as may be necessary to meet the unique needs of individual children and families.

• We consult with families to help them meet the challenge of raising a young child with a developmental disability.

• We are the only agency licensed by the State of Wyoming to provide these services in our Region, which consists of Campbell County.

• We provide quality child care for children 2 1/2 to school age, of working parents, with priority given to single low income families and children with developmental delays.

We are NAEYC accredited and are a Wyoming licensed child care facility.

The child care component provides an inclusive environment for disabled and non-disabled children to participate in regular classrooms with adaptations made for disabilities when needed. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that children shall participate in activities with an age appropriate peer group.

• We provide Early Head Start services for pregnant women, infants, toddlers and their families, in home based and interactional settings.

settings involve, or have involved trial times that for filing fees, jury demand fees, fines, extend for as long as six weeks, or thirty- plus restitution, public defender fees, garnishments, trial days, making it extremely busy for our two cash bonds and miscellaneous fees. A total of $6,920,636.20 was collected for Campbell District Court Judges.

The Clerk of Court filed 1,284 new files County in child support for the year 2003. which consist of civil, adoption, probate, We continue to have success with Sandcastles. mental health, criminal, and juvenile cases. This program requires parents who are going Our office filed in excess of 42,400 legal through a divorce to enroll their children ages documents compared to 14,187 docket entries six to seventeen in a three and a half hour, one in 1999. We believe that the dramatic increase time group session prior to the finalization of in docket entries during that four-year period is the divorce. The program is facilitated by school attributable to the degree of counselors. It provides a the complexity of litigation, safe environment for along with more cases filed the children to discuss each year.

Campbell County Clerk issues that worry them We collected a total of and to ask questions. of District Court $774,125.97 in collections, Parents are invited and 500 S. Gillette Ave excluding child support, encouraged to attend 682-3424 which consists of transactions the last half hour of

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To promote the value of every child.

The year 2003 was a busy year for the Clerk of District Court Office. The Sixth Judicial District has become one of the busier districts in the state. Our goal has always been and will remain to help each and every person who walks into our office in a professional, efficient and respectful manner.

The Clerk of Court also summons jurors for District Court jury trials. Jurors are paid at the rate of $30.00 per day plus mileage, and most trials are completed within three days. There was a total of 12 jury trials - 8 criminal and 4 civil. Our civil jury trial calendars extend way into March 2005, due in a large part to the complexity of some of the pending litigation, and the length of trial time that has been requested by the parties. Many of these settings are for more than 5 trial days and involve very complex legal matters. Some trial

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building use. Hockey tournaments held on weekends throughout the season bring an estimated 100 to 150 visitors to Gillette on tournament weekends.

The installation of supports on the dasher boards in the rink was one of the improvements made to the rink in an effort to improve the safety in the facility.

Safety netting was also added to the perimeter of the rink to protect spectators during hockey games.

The Rockpile Community Center continues to be a popular place for teen dances, square dancing, wedding receptions and family get-togethers. The Soup Kitchen, which is an endeavor of the People Project,

continues to use the Community Hall daily to serve noon meals. An estimated 22,000 people use the Community Hall each year.

BELL NOB GOLF COURSE

Bell Nob had an outstanding year that was marked with excellent playing conditions, grants awarded and new construction.

Maintenance practices continue to build the quality of turf which spiked the USGA interest in a national tournament.

Bell Nob applied for and received two grants totaling $200,000 dollars from the United States Golf Association and the Community Recreation District. With this money a Par 3 golf course was constructed and hopes to be open in the Fall of 2004.

With the addition of the Par 3 course, Bell Nob looks forward to increased play numbers from juniors, and new golfers. Last year Bell Nob had 812 members, of which

121 were juniors. The junior clinic saw the participation numbers climb to 112. Mens club had 236 participants and the ladies club had 34 members. The total rounds for the year were 26,847.

The United States Golf Association report called Bell Nob's greens "some of the best in the western region." The course playing conditions were good enough to be placed on the prospective list for a national championship tournament in 2008-2010.

The 18 hole course settled into a greener season, enjoying the continued improvement from the enhanced irrigation system. Plans for improvements this summer are leveling and expanding tee boxes along with looking at an expanded practice area. As always, the staff at Bell Nob continues to strive to improve each player's golfing experience.

The recording section (vault) consists of seven full time employees. This section deals with oil and gas leases, royalty deeds, warranty and quit claim deeds. Mortgages, oil and gas liens are also filed in this part of the clerk’s office along with overriding royalties, affidavits of heir ship, survivorship and notary public, military discharges and powers of attorney. The expansion of the vault has been completed for the County Clerk’s Office, and we anticipate with this expansion we will have enough room for our recordings for numerous years.

The County Clerk’s Office hopes to see the implementation of computerizing our grantor and grantee records along with our receiving books in 2004. We feel this will be more time efficient for the public and for our office.

The titling department consists of

seven full time employees. This part receipts. This was an increase of over of the Clerk’s Office handles titling of $132,033.81 in revenue from the previous motor vehicles and filing of personal, year. federal and state tax liens. Motor vehicle Two employees work in the payroll/ titles issued totaled 19,455 in 2003. The accounts payable section of the Clerk’s Clerk’s Office saw an increase in titling Office. They handle all areas of payroll new vehicles again this year. We are from enrollment of new employees to continuing to scan old title documents issuing payroll checks and payment of as well as current title documents, so all taxes and benefits associated with we can discard old records. This will payroll. An average of 348 employees help immensely with the accessability of received paychecks from this office. documents and the problem with storing On an average there are approximately of these documents.

487 accounts payable checks issued per Overall the office collected over month. The County is implementing $758,570.81 in centralized payroll for revenue in 2003 all county government for the recording employees. The position Campbell County of various of Financial Specialist was Clerk’s Office instruments, titles, transferred to the County 500 S. Gillette Ave marriage licenses, Clerk’s Office from the 682-7285 and miscellaneous Commissioner’s Office.

The Election Department did not have an election in 2003, but are gearing up for the 2004 election. The Election Department is also busy with numerous improvement and service districts. We are looking forward to starting the process of researching voter equipment to meet the new federal standards.

The Campbell County Clerk’s office issued 312 marriage licenses in 2003. We have recently completed the process of computerizing marriage licenses.

This office also issues malt beverage and catering permits for county wide functions. We do the renewals of nine county retail and assorted liquor licenses.

The employees in this office take pride in their work and continuance of friendly and efficient public service and excellent public record keeping.

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Our mission is to provide a variety of safe, modern and affordable Parks and Recreation facilities and activities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well being for all citizens and visitors in Campbell County.

RECREATION CENTER

Fitness classes are booming at the Recreation Center and several fitness classes such as Power Flex, Yoga, Kick Boxing and Cycling have local residents on their way to a healthier lifestyle. Many members have taken advantage of the reduced fee and are enjoying exceptional fitness opportunities for as little as $9 a month.

The summer "Feet Don't Fail Me Now!" road race series saw 554 walkers and runners in five races. A Kid's K race series is included each year which makes each race a fun filled family event. Several local sponsors made these races possible, including McDonalds, CCMH, Kennecott Energy, Davis Chevrolet, Monogramming Plus/Silkscreen and All Occasion's Music Service. Other races during

Baseball and Youth Hikes in the Bighorn Mountains, which make Youth programs one of the biggest in the department.

Adult sports had a total of 202 teams in 2003 which was an increase from 2002 by eight teams. From those teams, the adult sports had 2,407 participants. That, too, was up from the previous year by 347 participants. Basketball had the largest increase in 2003, bringing in 101 more participants and three more teams.

Softball was a close second, increasing by 100 participants and three teams. In the last three years, softball has increased by 455 players, more than any other adult league.

The combined total for Fall and Spring Volleyball was 86 teams, with participation numbers at 585. Wallyball continued to be a mainstay that included eight teams with 48 participants.

The Recreation Center and Pool recorded 141,574 patrons in 2003. Approximately 39,200 of those were at the Recreation Center. From 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday are some of the busiest times at the Recreation Center and Pool.

Numerous individuals come at this time and use the indoor track, cardio equipment, and two weight rooms (free weights and universal weights), and pool for lap swimming.

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the year include the 5K Turkey Trot and the The Campbell County Pool offers a New Year's Eve Runner's Resolution 5K. variety of water activities from lap swimming Corporate Games is always a big event and the 2003 games were no exception. Corporate to snorkeling and scuba classes. In 2003, Games offers friendly competition in several 1,758 participated in swimming lessons activities including horseshoes, darts, water and 29,973 used the facility for open swim. volleyball, golf, billiards, bowling, inner tube Other popular classes include water aerobics, water polo and the famous waterslide relay. lifeguard training, CPR and First Aid The games were held the last two weeks of Training, scuba, snorkeling, bubblemakers June and more than 500 adults participated. (scuba diving for youth ages 8 and up) and The Annual Fourth of July Celebration youth birthday parties. The High Plains provided the community with events Thunder Run Waterslide and Pool are open throughout the day, including an early each summer from Memorial Day to Labor morning Pancake Feed at the Fire Day weekend. Other fun special events to end Department, the Firecracker 4 Mile Road the summer are the Fish-n-Dip and Dog Daze Race, Parade, Hot Dog Feed, Chalk-It-Up of Summer.

Art Contest, Mud Volleyball, Tug of War, a good old fashioned Pie Baking Contest and Kids Games. The weather cooperated in the evening for the largest fireworks display One of the first places people in Wright in Wyoming held at the CAM-PLEX Multi gravitate to is the Wright Recreation Center.

Events Center.

Everyone has the opportunity to meet new Other Special Events offered throughout friends along with keeping fit. The programs the year by the Recreation Center include and events are many and varied. the Easter Egg Hunt, Downhill Ski Trips, Fly Youth programs are a big part of activities Fishing Lessons, Inflatable Nights at the Pool, in Wright. Outdoor soccer is enjoyed by and Dog Obedience Classes.

Kindergartner through sixth grade kids.

Youth basketball and soccer continue Sessions are held in the Fall and Spring, to be the most popular youth programs with Indoor Soccer being played in January the department offers each year. In the 1st and February. Preschool Indoor Soccer was - 3rd grade basketball program, 317 youth introduced this year and was well received. participated, and in the 4th - 6th grade There were 107 soccer players combined. basketball program, 495 participated. Youth The third year of Flag Football had 36 youth. soccer is the most popular activity with 1,178 Bantam Basketball, played by 1st through participants in the Fall and 3rd graders, had 30 Spring seasons, with the youth and 4th through indoor season bringing in 6th grade basketball 171 players. Other youth had 53 boys and girls.

Campbell County programs offered include Thirteen girls joined Parks & Recreation Girls Softball, Kids Camp, mini-volleyball, a 1000 S. Douglas Hwy. Hershey Track, Youth program for 3rd through 682-7406 Overnights, Lil Slugger 6th graders.

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of the participants in organized programs operated by the Recreation Center and organizations using the parks for community events, spectators at many of the events, children who use the playgrounds and people out for picnics or walking for enjoyment.

Bicentennial Park was the busiest park in the system with 217,845 visitors. The park walking paths and the soccer fields had the highest use. CAM-PLEX Park had the next highest visitation with 142,444 visitors. General park use by walkers and shelter rentals comprised the majority of the use. Lasting Legacy Park hosted 85,420 visitors.

In an effort to provide safe, modern and affordable facilities, the Parks Division implemented a plan to upgrade playgrounds and Water Aerobics. A new giant submarine in the County parks and saw the completion inflatable, Yellow Fellow, joined Chilly Willy, of the second update. A new play structure the polar bear, this year, increasing the pool was installed near the soccer fields at Bicentennial Park, affording kids a new usage to 4,600.

Fitness classes have done well in 2003. and more challenging play experience, Aerobics, AKB Kick Boxing, Water Aerobics, while keeping safety and accessibility for Weight Lifting, and Yoga are offered year disabled children a priority. The playground round. Those holding memberships to the was very popular throughout the year, and center are taking advantage of the classes at improvements to the area around it are half price, a new incentive offered in 2003. continuing.

A second major improvement to a County A Wallyball league was held in February and Park was a restroom building in Lasting March with three teams.

Dive-in movies are one of the favorite Legacy Park. Thanks to funding from a special events offered throughout the year grant administered by the Wyoming Highway along with the Easter Egg Hunt. Other Department and funds provided by the City special events held during the year included of Gillette and Campbell County, another the Water Carnival, Pre-school Halloween important segment to the development of the Party, Turkey Shoot Free Throw Contest, park was completed. An art exhibit depicting bus trips to the Waterslide at the Campbell transportation modes over the years is County Pool and one bus trip to the Campbell currently being installed on the exterior County Ice Arena in Gillette. Wright Days in walls of the building, which will make a nice August brought 21 participants to the annual addition to the park.

Lasting Legacy Park also saw the expansion 5K Fun Run/Walk and 30 participants to the 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney. In September a of the skate board park. Since the first skate 9/11 Community BBQ was attended by 145 park was constructed in 1993, it has been an extremely popular place for young people to adults and youth. enjoy their sport. A grant from the National Park Service Land and Water Conservation J . / Fund and the Campbell County Community Recreation District allowed for the addition of seven new ramps and jumps plus sidewalks, area lighting, benches, a bleacher area for spectators and a sun shade. The improvements to the skate park have made this skate park one of the finest in the state.

In August, a large bronze sculpture was placed in Lasting Legacy by local sculptor, Pat Love. The sculpture placement has been in the planning stages for several years and was done in cooperation with the Evening M L The Intramural Program has offered many Rotary Club of Gillette.

With the drought in full swing, the longer new activities for students in 7th - 12th grade, as well as continued programs that were periods of summer heat caused several offered in the past. The season kicked off problems for park crews as water for trees, with Jr. High Volleyball, with 35 participants shrubs and grass in several areas was difficult that were able to compete with each other as to keep up with. Several trees that were not well as smaller schools in the state (Newcastle, drought tolerant succumbed to the dryness Hulett, Moorcroft, Buffalo, Little Powder and and had to be removed. Any loss of trees is a Home School team). The Jr. High Girls unfortunate but when trees are planted that Basketball program had 45 Participants. cannot take drought conditions they become The Jr. High Boys basketball program had a problem for maintenance personnel. Parks staff are planning to replace lost trees with 80 participants.

The high school programs offered for more drought tolerant varieties to prevent students grades 9-12 continues to bring in future losses and hopefully provide a longer more students each season. The first program lasting stand of trees and shrubs.

Division staff assisted with several was high school flag football, which brought 80 participants together on Monday nights community events, including the annual under the lights at Bicentennial Park. The Easter Egg Hunt and the Fourth of July High School Intramural Basketball League picnic at Bicentennial Park, the AVA Art show and the Chamber of Commerce Arbor Day/ had 18 teams enrolled.

Trash to Trees Celebration in Lasting Legacy Park, the Celtic Games and several CCHS cross country running events at CAMWright An estimated 533,633 PLEX Park. In addition to Recreation Center people used the County assisting with community 225 Wright Blvd • 464-0198 parks in 2003. These continued on page 16 people represent all The newly painted pool offers swim lessons year round for preschool and Red Cross youth, along with CPR classes, lifeguard training, First Aid, lap swimming, open swimming

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Responsibilities in the Treasurer’s office include the licensing of motor vehicles, the collection of sales tax, the collection of property taxes, the distribution of revenues received to the proper entities, the accounting of the revenues and disbursements, the registration of mobile machinery, the movement of mobile homes, and the payment of bonds issues for the hospital, the school, and the county. Shirley Study was re-elected as Campbell County Treasurer in 2002 and will continue to employ thirteen full time employees who share the responsibilities of the office.

By the end of June 2003, our office collected and distributed $208,891,991 to various governmental entities.

The distribution of these funds is dictated by Wyoming Statutes.

The voter-approved Capital Facilities Tax that was passed effective January 1, 2001, reached its approved $9,596,691 in July 2003. The funds were raised for the new Gillette Campus building which opened last fall. It was expected to take about 44 months to raise the money but the funds were raised in 29 months. The Capital Facilities Tax will likely go back to the voters in November for other projects that are being considered. The following shows the collections for the years it took to raise the funds for the Gillette Campus:

2003 was a busy year at the Rockpile, filled with programs, events and exhibits.

Fishing was the theme for a special loan exhibit of fishing tackle and equipment. An "appraisal" day was offered in conjunction with the exhibit featuring an expert on antique sporting gear. One Gillette resident was delighted to find that an old lure discovered in the bottom of an old tackle box was a rare and valuable artifact! The appraisal day was such a success that we are planning to present an all day appraisal event in September of 2004 featuring experts in a half dozen fields of antiques and collectibles.

We continued to improve and upgrade our existing long term exhibits with reinstalled exhibit cases and improved hands-on exhibits for the benefit of our younger visitors (and the young at heart).

the plate shall be eliminated from production and the department of transportation shall report the cessation Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2002 $5,280,184.82 of production to the legislature not later than January 15, 2009. To date the state has had 185 applicants for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2003 $2,836,162.44 firefighter plate.

Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004 $ 200,097.18 The county treasurer’s office has a new temporary worker decal that went into effect January 1, 2004. It is Effective July 1, 2003, Wyoming statutes provide for a provided for temporary workers employed in the state for new firefighter’s license plate. A firefighter employed by less than 90 days. These can be issued on cars, pickups, the city, county, state or duly created fire protection district motor homes, motorcycles, trailers, and house trailers. or a volunteer firefighter as defined by W.S. 35-9-601 They cannot be issued for commercial vehicles. The decals may apply for the distinctive license plates for any motor are good for 90 days and the fee is $35.00. No person shall vehicle owned by him upon registration of the vehicle. be issued more than one decal in a twelve month period.

If the firefighter became a member of a bona fide fire W.S. 39-13-109 that deals with property tax relief department after January 1, 1995, he shall have a minimum was extended again in the legislature through 2008. of one (1) year service with the fire department and be Applications have to be turned into our office by the firefighter one certified or engine boss wildfire certified second Monday in May and refunds are issued in August. in order to apply for the license plate. The fire chief or his We had 30 apply for Property Tax Relief in 2003 and the designated assistant shall sign a written amount refunded was $2,923.27. statement that the applicant is eligible The employees of the Campbell to obtain the license plate. Application County Treasurer’s office will continue Campbell County forms for the plate shall be available at to strive to serve their customers with Treasurer’s Office the county treasurer’s office. Unless efficient and friendly service throughout 500 S. Gillette Ave one thousand (1,000) license plates the year to come.

682-7268 are issued before December 31, 2008, Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2001

660 items and a number of photographs were added to the Museum's collection in 2003. The artifacts ranged from the merely interesting, such as an example of the Gillette Game, a Monopoly type game that features the names of local business and places, to the deeply moving, like a collection of photographs and artifacts relating to the

USS Eisele. The Eisele was a World War II destroyer named after a Campbell County citizen, George "Spud" Eisele who was killed during the Battle of Guadalcanal.

Seaman Eisele was awarded the Navy Cross

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for his heroic efforts in the Battle. This year the wartime Captain of the Eisele and the surviving members of her crew met at the Museum for a reunion and a ceremony to honor the memory of George Eisele.

Other items of interest added to the collection were; an empty Atherton whiskey bottle distilled right here in Gillette, a historical aerial photo of the Black Thunder mine, a painting of Devils Tower that hung in a local Gillette lumber yard for many years and a player piano produced around 1914.

The Rockpile Museum Association and the Campbell County Historical Society sponsored a trip to the scenic and historic Pumpkin Buttes. The Museum organized a day trip to the National Trails Center in American Artifact Show Casper, the Tate Museum, and the unique little museum in Midwest/Edgerton, information about 2004's programs.

2004 will mark the 30th Anniversary of Wyoming. Our annual exhibit of Native American artifacts continued to grow with the Rockpile Museum. The Museum started the addition of several new exhibitors. We with the desire of a few residents to preserve also offered a Christmas Open House, something of the old Campbell County that Homestead Heritage Day, school tours and was rapidly disappearing during the energy boom of the 1970's. Over the past thirty the Elderhostel Program.

Elderhostel organizes educational years the Museum has grown into the finest programs for citizens over 55 from all over local history museum in Wyoming.

To commemorate the founder's vision the United States. Of particular interest are the intergenerational programs that and support of Campbell County citizens, offer Grandparents a chance to share some the Museum Board and friends have plans unique experiences with grandchildren. for a spectacular year. Events include a Recent programs have included, "Living 30th Anniversary party in mid-July, and an exciting array of the Legend of the Little programs and exhibits, House on the Prairie," such as Barn Again, a "There's more than Gold Campbell County Smithsonian Traveling in Them Thar Black Hills," Rockpile Museum exhibition in October 912 W 2nd and "If I Could Turn Back 682-5723 and November.

Time." Call 686-8551 for

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In this we believe... As the board and staff of Campbell County Public Library System make day-to-day decisions, these are values that we hold dear: • Personalized, consistent, high quality oneon-one service that conveys personality and love of the library while not compromising patron privacy.

• Library staff who are well trained, informed, and feel they are appreciated.

• Marketing of all aspects of library services for public awareness.

• Technology for efficient work flow and access to information, as well as unique services for public and staff.

• Public input and response to their desires for quality library service.

• Good working relationships with community groups.

• Good relationships with other libraries across the state in order to share resources, and maximize networking.

• Convenient facilities with comfortable environments.

• Active democratic processes with open meeting rooms, diverse collections and programs.

• The Library Foundation, donors, grant makers and others providing revenues to increase library services.

CCPL Reference Department computer users seeking information The mission of Campbell County Public Library System is “to provide diverse cultural opportunities for reading, learning and entertainment to all citizens of our community.” Each department of the library has worked over the past year to maintain a level of service that adheres to our mission and our values listed above.

An ever increasing number of area residents chose to take advantage of the outstanding services offered by Campbell County Public Library System in 2003 as shown by the 11% increase in the number of library card holders.

Patrons entered the library 211,990 times in search of information and recreation and were assisted by the Circulation Department in checking out 354,296 items. Adult fiction and audiovisual equipment saw the greatest increase in circulation with 9% and 6% respectively.

The Children’s Department continues to

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Services, GARF, YES House, and Boys and by the Maintenance Department.

Campbell County Public Library’s branch Girls Club. A number of teens assisted with library operations by volunteering or working library in Wright saw the biggest changes this as library pages. The department’s collection past year. June saw the opening of the new was enriched by books purchased with Penny Wright Branch Library building, complete with Power money.

The library did not leave out adults in its quest to pass along knowledge.

110 adult programs were held throughout 2003.

Community Education classes presented by local The new Wright Branch Library is open for business. “experts” who donated their time to teach others about a public meeting room, children’s department, subjects ranging from computer instruction three internet computers, and a beautiful to feng shui to couples massage were well fireplace. The library increased its hours of attended by area residents. A number of operation by 9% and saw patrons entering traveling art exhibits, as well as the “Artist of the library 24,647 times and checking out the Month” program, allowed patrons to view 20,205 items. There were 55 programs held art from a variety of sources. Subject matter with 1,817 in attendance. The first traveling ranged from the Wyoming Game and Fish exhibit on Owen Wister’s The Virginian made Conservation Stamp Competition exhibit to its appearance in September, and the very first the history of Owen Wister’s The Virginian. adult program was held in November on the National Library Week featured the likes of history of Fort Fetterman. blue grass music in the atrium and a “trash or The Library Foundation, Inc. continued treasures” antique appraisal day. to support Campbell County Public Library The Volunteer Program continued to be a System in 2003. Through the sale of book valuable asset to CCPLS in 2003. Volunteers bags, photo copies and the yearly book sale, worked over 1,970 hours at the library over the group was able to assist in the hosting of the past year. Projects ranged from hanging programs, provide holiday decorations for

Patrons lined up at CCPL’s Circulation Desk checking out. inspire and encourage area youth to read and imagine. A total of 300 programs were held in 2003 with 17,065 children attending. A science and nature children’s author, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Mr. Billy were among the highlights for the year. Computer programs were updated this past year and continue to offer kids fun and challenging ways to learn. In addition to the “game” computers, the department offers four filtered internet computers specifically for children’s use. The summer reading program once again provided great fun for children on summer break by taking them on a “Camp Out at the Library.” the libraries in Gillette and Wright, The department and The and add to the exemplary fine art People Project joined forces collection. The group held fund raisers again to provide lunch and to assist in the completion of the new a literary experience for Wright Branch Library and were able community children. to provide, with the assistance of area The Reference Department businesses, the library in Gillette with was on its toes as usual in a new electronic sign.

2003 helping patrons in every CCPLS saw the end of an era with way possible. The department the retirement of Library Director saw a 35% increase in the Marcia Wright in October. Wright was use of its computers. Nine with CCPLS for 17 years and served computers are currently as director for the past 13. Under available for patrons to her direction CCPLS saw various “surf the net” and four are milestones, among them the library available for word processing system became automated, a young projects. The addition of a CCPL Children’s Department is hopping with young and old during one of the weekly story times. adult department was implemented, scanner available for public and the new Wright Branch Library use served to help meet the ever increasing needs of library patrons. The traveling exhibits in the library’s atrium was built.

Campbell County Public Library System library’s on-line databases continue to be a to placing mailing labels on the library’s great source to aid patrons in their search newsletter. Without the help of volunteers continues to be one of the finest library systems in the state. Library staff returned from the for information on any given subject. The many library projects would be left undone.

CCPL’s Outreach Program continued department’s Spanish collection was also enhanced this past year, and library staff to reach out to people over the last year, attended Spanish classes to better serve our too. 1,733 patrons were visited, and the number of items circulated through the Spanish-speaking community.

The Young Adult Department at CCPL program saw a 19% increase. Two “Visual continues to offer area teens a positive Mate” lighted magnification units were environment in which to learn, relax, and made available for in-house use and have fun! 6,311 young adults participated in public circulation.

The Administration Department, 93 programs ranging from “solve the mystery” Technical Services Department and events to writing workshops. During the Maintenance Department are all summer the department cosponsored teen behind-the-scenes library necessities. In bands concerts in Lasting Legacy Park, with the Community Coalition Against Underage 2003, the Administration Department Drive-by CCPL information, with a little help from Drinking and a Campbell County Community continued to provide efficient and The Library Foundation, Inc. and friends.

Public Recreation District grant. The Teen responsible leadership and fiscal Advisory Board continued to help plan management of the library. Technical Wyoming Library Association Conference in young adult library programs and prioritize Services processed over 17,000 items over Sheridan this past year with awards. Marcia the past year; were it not for teen community Wright received the Intellectual Freedom this department, there would services. The group’s be nothing on library shelves Award and the CCPL Reference Department annual book sale Campbell County to check out. Safe access to received the Andy Fisher Award. again bought books Public Library All in all the mission and values of Campbell the library and a pleasant for Children’s 2101 S. 4J Road County Public Library were upheld throughout atmosphere was made possible 682-3223 Developmental

With a change in the County Attorney's Office administration in 2003, the office saw many changes, both in philosophy and approach. Jeani Stone assumed the role of County Attorney. Bill Edelman, Jack Sundquist, John Lake, Char Lynde, Carol Seeger, Ken DeCock, Erin Mercer and Wendy Bartlett acted as Deputy County & Prosecuting Attorneys. Support staff included Myrna Clark, Lyla Fevold, Jessica DeMott, Toni Ellis, Carolyn Waldrop, Sandy Dewey, Dalene McGovern, Debra Jennings, Jackie Adair, Patty Johnson, Lorene Stricker and Jill Hampleman.

The Crime Victim Office was staffed by Alexandra Distad and Jody Ewing.

The County Attorney's Office also supervised the operation of the Adult Drug Court, Juvenile Diversion and Early Age Intervention Program. The Adult Drug Court included Kathy Williams, Coordinator; Doug Marler, Drug Court Clerk; and Jon Mau, Drug Court Case Manager. The Juvenile Diversion Office consisted of Deputy Gene Ferrin, Deputy Tom Walker, Deputy Dennis Brown, Lisa Gray and Jackie Mehrer. Bryon Lee acted as the Early Age Intervention Officer.

The County Attorney's Office is responsible for the prosecution of criminal offenses occurring in Campbell County and represents county entities in various civil matters. The County Attorney's Office is located in the basement of the Courthouse.

upon this community. During 2003, four methamphetamine labs were discovered, and in April, the biggest methamphetamine lab in Campbell County, and possibly the State, was seized by local law enforcement.

Jack Sundquist, Deputy County Attorney secured a prison sentence of 9-25 years for Kevin Busler, the man responsible for cooking methamphetamine at the largest clandestine lab ever found in Campbell County. Others were subsequently convicted and sentenced for their involvement.

In addition to William Edelman's appointment as the Chief Deputy County and Prosecuting Attorney, Bill was selected and appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, in September 2003. This appointment allows the County Attorney's Office to provide valuable input and assistance in the prosecution of federal cases. Since Bill's appointment as a Special Assistant, twelve local individuals have been prosecuted in federal court for drug related offenses.

The County Attorney's Office prosecuted cases during 2003, which involved local law enforcement seizing over 2,360 pounds of marijuana, 276 grams of methamphetamine, and 17 grams of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $42,820.

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During 2003, the office prosecuted 161 felony offenders who were charged with 444 felony counts. The Deputy County Attorney's assigned to District Court had six jury trials, slightly up from the previous year, and won five of those six jury trials.

In addition, there were 6,369 misdemeanor offenses in 2003, a decrease from the previous year. The decrease is attributed to fewer people in Campbell County in 2003, due to a change in the mineral industry. Of the 6,369 misdemeanor cases, 391 of these offenses were Driving While Under the Influence.

The Deputy County Attorneys assigned to Circuit Court participated in 21 jury trials, an increase of five from the year previously. The County Attorney's Office had an eighty-five percent success rate for misdemeanor jury trials. Many cases carried over from the year 2002, making the County Attorney's Office busy.

Juvenile court proceedings nearly doubled from the previous year, with 203 juvenile matters filed in 2003, due to the office's aggressive approach to juvenile cases and the philosophy that earlier intervention with youth is needed.

The Civil Department continued to be busy, advising the various county entities, collecting delinquent taxes, and handling involuntary commitment proceedings.

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Aggravated assaults, those with the likelihood, or that result in serious injury or death, increased by forty percent to 21 in Campbell County in the first quarter.

Ax wielding defendants and threats with drawn deadly weapons were common throughout 2003. Overall for 2003, violent crimes including kidnappings and aggravated assaults increased, and many of them were linked to controlled substance trafficking in Campbell County.

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There were 324 index crimes reported in Campbell County during January, February and March, compared with 335 in the same period in 2002.

In March 2003, for the first time in county history, a single vandalism spree, resulted in seventy-five victims. Nolan Foss and James Zollar were successfully prosecuted and ordered to pay $29,981.62 in restitution for their involvement in shooting car windows throughout town.

This crime spree required a substantial time commitment by the County Attorney's Office staff to coordinate and compile all of the restitution requests and victim impact statements. Jack Sundquist, Deputy County Attorney, and Debra Jennings were instrumental in securing restitution for the victims and keeping them informed of the case status.

Alcohol abuse led to devastating consequences in Campbell County in 2003. An estimated 80% of the cases prosecuted by the office involved either alcohol or controlled substance use at the time of the offense. Two aggravated vehicle homicide cases, which involved alcohol and the death of an individual, were successfully prosecuted by the Campbell County Attorney's Office. The philosophy that if you drink and drive and injure someone, you will be held accountable, rang true throughout the year as the office aggressively prosecuted these offenses.

Chad Strandlein was successfully prosecuted by Bill Edelman and Ken DeCock as a felony aggravated vehicular homicide. Mr. Strandlein had originally been charged with a misdemeanor, however, upon reflection by the new administration, a felony aggravated vehicular homicide was pursued and successfully prosecuted. In addition, Bruce Schofield was convicted for aggravated S A ASSA TS S A vehicular homicide, and was sentenced S STIC to 10-20 years in the Wyoming State I C Penitentiary. Mr. Schofield was prosecuted John Lake, Deputy County & Prosecuting

by Bill Edelman and Jeani Stone. Juveniles who chose to drink and drive, resulting in Attorney was responsible for sex offender injury, were pursued in adult court and assessments and classifying eleven sex were not shielded by the protections of offenders residing in Campbell County in 2003, as to their risk of re-offending, either juvenile court.

In 2003, 391 Driving While Under the low, moderate or high. Of the 11 offenders Influences charges were handled by the rated, 8 were rated low risk for re-offense, County Attorney's Office, with a ninety- 1 moderate, and 2 high. In addition, 10 other risk determination assessments are seven percent success rate. still pending.

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assaulting a 13-year old girl, resulting in a pregnancy. Donald Wales was successfully prosecuted for indecent liberties.

2003 domestic violence reports in Campbell County rank the third highest in the state, behind Laramie and Natrona counties. In 2003, 262 incidents of domestic violence were documented by local law enforcement. Ken DeCock, Erin Mercer and Wendy Bartlett were the Deputy County Attorneys primarily responsible for the successful prosecution of domestic violence.

Roughly, 80 percent of those arrested were under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance at the time of the incident. Domestic violence dismissal rates were kept at a minimum, with the office maintaining a 20% dismissal rate, comparable to previous years.

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The Circuit and District Court continue to enforce and collect restitution orders for victims. In 2003, District Court collected over One Hundred Twelve Thousand Dollars ($112,000) and Circuit Court over Sixty Three Thousand Dollars ($63,000) in restitution for victims of criminal offenses.

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Juvenile court cases involve neglected and delinquent children and children in need of supervision. There were 203 juvenile cases that proceeded in juvenile court (see Clerk of District Court Report), compared to 94 the year prior. Of those, 96 were delinquent children, 20 children in need of supervision, 16 neglect proceedings, 60 revocation proceedings and 11 contempt of court proceedings.

Court ordered treatment, counseling, probation, community service and the importance of education are emphasized in juvenile court.

Neglect cases resulting from parents under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, or who have exposed their children to the potentially fatal ingredients in methamphetamine have risen threefold in 2003 from the year previous. Charlene and Jeani actively participate on the community Child Protection Team who coordinate efforts to provide services for at-risk families and juveniles.

Jeani and Charlene were instrumental in identifying and collaborating with the Department of Family Services, Youth Emergency Services House (YES House), Juvenile Probation and the Court, in ordering youth to the newly created YES House Day Treatment Program.

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supervision with treatment. Through the implementation of this program, the County Attorney's Office hopes to better transition juveniles returning from outof-county placements into the community.

The program also services juveniles whose educational opportunities have been limited and who need a structured program to deter future criminal involvement.

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Carol Seeger, Deputy County and Prosecuting Attorney, handled the majority of civil issues for the County Attorney's Office. Carol advises many of the county entities, including the Campbell County Commissioners, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor, Airport Board, and Planning Commission on various civil matters. Carol played an active role in the revision of the county's building code. Carol has obtained judgments in the amount of $201,000 against individuals with delinquent taxes for the County Treasurer's Office. Carol also handled sixty Title 25 involuntary commitment cases involving individuals who were suffering from a mental illness who posed a danger to themselves or others, and who required court ordered treatment.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

As part of Jeani's campaign promise to streamline, and as a commitment to financial responsibility, the County Attorney's Office, has more evenly balanced attorney and staff workloads, resulting in one less attorney and administrative assistant. As a result, approximately SeventyFive Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) of the County Attorney's 1.6 million dollar budget is expected to be saved this year.

In addition, the County Attorney's Office support staff has been instrumental in catching up a backlog of filing from prior years. An updated computer database of all case records has led to greater efficiency in managing cases and answering the public's questions. This database will be made available to local law enforcement as a means to improve communication between the County Attorney's Office and these agencies.

During the past year, attorneys and support staff have utilized computer aided presentations in the courtroom making evidence more easily seen and material easier to understand.

COMMITMENT TO THE SYSTEM

The County Attorney's Office actively participates on the Sexual Assault Response Team, Child Protection Team, Adult Drug Court, Juvenile & Family Drug Court, Child Support Authority Board, Campbell County Community Corrections Board, Underage Drinking Coalition, and Coalition Promoting a Drug-Free Community, to name a few.

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Office acknowledges the cooperation and curtail their criminal activity, improve excellent job done by the Gillette Police school performance, improve parent/ Department, the Campbell County Sheriff's child communication, boost self-esteem Department, the Wyoming Game and and encourage positive decision making.

Fish Department, the Wyoming Highway The Program offers juveniles a record of Patrol, Division of Criminal Investigation, no conviction if they complete the six to Campbell County Fire Department, and twelve month probation program under the Department of Family Services in the the supervision of the Diversion Officers. investigation of cases and assistance given The Juvenile Diversion Program offers to the County Attorney's Office. one-on-one interaction.

Participants are required to attend Court The Juvenile Diversion Team consisted regularly, where they are held accountable of Diversion Officers, Gene Ferrin, Tom by the judge. Positive behaviors are Walker, and Dennis Brown of the Campbell rewarded, while relapses are dealt with County Sheriff's Department and Lisa quickly and effectively through the court Gray. Bryon Lee served as the Early Age system. The program deals with all aspects Intervention Officer. Michelle Merritt and of an offender's life, including mental Jackie Mehrer served as the Data Entry health, family and employment, with the Clerk. Connie Scigliano is the Community hope of modifying the offender's behavior Service Supervisor who works closely with and reducing recidivism of alcohol and these two programs. substance abuse offenses. All participants To be accepted into are gainfully employed and the Juvenile Diversion contribute to the cost of the juveniles YO F S Program, program. must meet eligibility Campbell County Adult Drug requirements and • More than 80% of Court is unique in that it deals those incarcerated are complete a screening with both misdemeanor and felony process. Youth who involved in drug and offenses, including Driving While have not been convicted alcohol abuse Under the Influence and Delivery of a previous crime and • Alcohol-related fatal and Possession of a Controlled who otherwise qualify crashes occur at Substances.

DOUBLE the national for the program must submit to random drug average O and alcohol testing, The Campbell County Adult • Arrests for both maintain a curfew, drug-related crimes Drug Court is supervised by the complete a corrective & assaults more than Campbell County Attorney's doubled in the last thinking course, Office. The staff of the Adult Drug decade community service, Court is funded through a federal grant. It began in February, 2002, • Alcohol-related arrests maintain good grades, occur at TWICE the and since its inception has screened and oftentimes seek national average 3,057 clients, of which 431 clients outside counseling were program eligible. Fifty-one services.

• Fewer than 1 in 10 clients have been accepted into residents who need Statistics for 2003 the program, with 14 successfully substance abuse revealed that since the treatment receive it completing the program. Of the 14 program's inception graduates, none of them have been in September, 1999, rearrested for a drug or alcohol through December, related offense and only one (8%) had a 2003, 1,818 juveniles have been screened. probation violation. Of those who did not Of those, the program has admitted in elect to participate in the program, 54% the program, 449 juveniles. In 2003, 130 had an additional arrest following their juveniles participated in the program, with screening for the program.

108 juveniles completing and 22 failing the The Adult Drug Court is a court-sponprogram. The juvenile diversion program sored intensive, supervised rehabilitation program that provides an alternative to had an eighty-one percent success rate for traditional incarceration and sentencing. the year.

Of the 22 juveniles who failed juvenile Drug courts integrate alcohol and subdiversion in 2003, 53.3% of them failed stance abuse treatment with the criminal justice system. The program utilizes a due to drug or alcohol use while on residential facility, intensive supervised the program, and 46.7% failed due to probation, electronic monitoring, regular not complying with program rules or drug and alcohol testing and a comprehen- committing a new criminal offense.

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The Juvenile Diversion Program's mission statement is to turn mistakes made by first time juvenile offenders into an educational opportunity and decrease recidivism of criminal activity. The Juvenile Diversion Program focuses on modifying a juvenile offender's thinking patterns,

retraining the thinking process of youth to hold "themselves" more accountable for their actions. We have had great success with these classes as the recidivism rates of youth on Diversion in the last six months have decreased.

The Juvenile Diversion Program is currently in its third year of operation and is seeing remarkable gains in changing criminal thinking and reducing recidivism.

The Diversion Officers' backgrounds are unique to many other programs in the United States, as ours has both members of law enforcement and those trained in counseling. A key component of the program is to improve communication within the family. After completing the diversion program, over 75% of the participants believed that the Juvenile Diversion Program helped to improve communication among family members.

In addition, education and maintaining grades are emphasized and improved following the corrective thinking class and the diversion program.

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In addition to the Diversion Program, an Early Age Intervention component is also available to youth five to twelve years of age, who are experiencing difficulty in school and are exhibiting disruptive behaviors. The program focuses on parenting, anger management, conflict resolution, and self-esteem. Youth do not have to be involved in the court system to benefit from the services of the Early Age Intervention Program.

The Early Age Intervention Program encourages parents to attend parenting classes and counseling with their child.

Contact with the school, siblings, and parents is a key component of the program.

Involvement in community activities is explored.

During the past year, the number of youth serviced by the Early Age Intervention Officer has increased significantly. The Early Age Intervention Program serviced 35 youth and their families, with no youth failing the program in 2003. It is the program's hope that an additional officer may be added in the next year to assist in this area.

Both Juvenile Diversion and Early Age Intervention Program work closely with the Campbell County School District, the Campbell County Sheriff's Department, Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Attorney's Office.

The year 2003 was marked by a year of growth for the Campbell County Fire Department.

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The department is fortunate to have a longterm vehicle replacement account funded by the City of Gillette, Campbell County, and the Town of Wright. The department is extremely grateful to the funding entities because the money provided for the new apparatus directly affects the safety of the volunteer/career firefighters. Purchased from this account in 2003, were two structural engines to replace two of the department's aging fire engines.

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One will be housed at Station 4, located at staff to 20 members; 15 firefighter positions the corner of Highway 50 and 4J Road; the and five support positions. Two of these new other will be housed at Station 11, located firefighters are assigned to Station 1, the main in the Sleepy Hollow Subdivision. Delivery is facility; and one firefighter is assigned to expected on the two engines in February 2004. Station 9, the Wright facility. With the addition Also purchased was a cab and chassis, which of these positions, the department was able to will allow the fleet maintenance personnel to extend the coverage times to provide immediate construct a brush truck for Wright in order to response from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through replace an older truck. Three administrative Friday, the hours with the heaviest call volume. vehicles were also replaced, along with funding Volunteer firefighters provide coverage to the a portion of a wildland coordinator vehicle. A community from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday grant from the BLM paid for the remainder of through Friday and on the weekends.

Career staff reviewed 85 preplans for new the vehicle, and modifications were made by the department's maintenance personnel. The construction, conducted 104 inspections department is proud to have a maintenance for daycares and respite care, inspected 39 facility staffed with the only two individuals fireplaces, and checked 49 businesses to ensure in the State of Wyoming who are certified as fire code compliance. From June through December 2003, 1,220 children were formally Emergency Vehicle Technicians.

In January 2003, a grant was awarded to instructed on fire safety and another 1,000 the department from the State Loan and children had contact with our public educators Investment Board for the purchase of a rescue and were given fire safety tips.

The leading cause of firefighter fatality vehicle to be located in Wright, WY, and to serve Southern Campbell County. The truck nationwide is heart attack. Through a FEMA will carry equipment for emergency medical grant, the department equipped a workout incidents, extrications, confined space rescues, facility and established a wellness program. The and ice and water rescues. The rescue truck health and safety of the department's members is an addition to the department's fleet of 88 is a top priority of the Board of Directors.

The implementation of vehicles/apparatus. Delivery this wellness program is expected by the end of benefits both the March 2004.

Campbell County community and the The department added Fire Department responder, so the three full-time firefighter 200 Rohan Ave • 682-5319 responder is able to positions to the career staff. provide efficient, reliable This brings the total paid

service under physically strenuous conditions.

The department's number one mission is to always ensure quality delivery of services to the community in an efficient and professional manner. To achieve this goal, the department's volunteers donated 10,381 hours to training in 2003. In the year ahead, there are 156 training opportunities for firefighters to meet the basic and accelerated service levels required by the community.

Since 1996, CCFD volunteers contributed 226,643 hours of community service. Savings generated directly by our volunteers with the reduced need for a fully career department, has saved Campbell County citizens $21,000,000.

These funds have been available without competition to invest in the community infrastructure and social programs. The department is grateful to the men and women who unselfishly give of their time and their talents to make this department a leader in the fire service. We also give thanks to our Board of Directors who donate many volunteers hours assisting with the development of policies and operating guidelines. The Directors are: Steve Thomas, Chairman; John Bigelow, Vice Chairman; Dave Daigle, Treasurer; Glen Terry, Russ Kaness, Dave Foreman, and Joe Robidoux.

With the dedication of the individuals serving the Campbell County Fire Department, the department can look forward to another successful year in 2004.

2003. The CAM-PLEX 13th Annual Winter Western in February provided a variety of entertainment for the community. The Coors PRCA Rodeo, Town and Country Trade Show, Total Technology Trade Show, FREE Stage Shows in Central Pavilion featuring Garry Orr, Team Roping, 3D Barrel Racing and Stock Dog Trials were just a few of the activities drawing large crowds.

And we cannot forget the Pyrotechnic Guild International! The community was entertained with a week of evening fireworks displays. Daily seminars and trade shows kept the CAM-PLEX Staff continually bustling to insure this event ran smoothly.

We look forward to their return in 2008 & 2013. The first annual Rotary Wine and Microbrew Festival was held on April 12 in Central Pavilion.

CAM-PLEX and the two Gillette Rotary Clubs joined together to bring this event to Gillette. Ten wine companies, two beer distributors and t wo microbrewer ies provided samples of wine, imported

beer, microbrews, hard liquor and flavored alcoholic beverages. The tasting was from 7-9 p.m. and the band "Dr K. and the Shantays" entertained from 9- midnight. Approximately 750 people attended this event.

Mark your calendars - the next Rotary Wine and Microbrew Festival will be April 2, 2004!

The CAM-PLEX Garage Sales have become a successful annual spring and fall event. The community participation has been great and we're confident the garage sales will continue to grow. Throughout 2003, Energy Hall was host to numerous banquets, bazaars, school events, meetings and conferences. Central Pavilion was kept busy with trade shows, craft fairs, gun shows, car shows, cat shows, and many events offering a wide variety of entertainment.

East Pavilion and Barn #3 were used continually for team roping, rodeo, barrel racing and general riding. As we look to 2004, we look forward to events such as the National High School Finals Rodeo, the National Saddle Club Association O-MokSee, the Region VI Arabian Horse Show and the Telephone Pioneers International RV Rally in June. We continue to be thankful for the community's support of CAM-PLEX. This is truly a facility to be proud of and your involvement is what keeps your CAMPLEX Staff striving "to enrich the quality of life in our community."

patrons visiting the theater Looking back at the year of annually. Over the past 15 2003, CAM-PLEX Multi-Event years, 521 Ambassadors have Facilities had a constant bustle donated 38,023 hours saving of events, welcoming 302,959 the taxpayers $266,158. The visitors, with 1,282 usage days.

Campbell County Public Land This year, the Campbell Board and the staff of CAMCounty Public Land Board PLEX would like to thank contracted with Markin those who believe in giving Consulting of Minnesota to back to the community. The prepare an analysis of the Ambassadors serve as ticket economic impact CAM-PLEX takers, ushers, concession has on local business. In what is considered to be a conservative analysis, the workers, greeters, gallery docents and study shows Campbell County's businesses provide homemade baked goodies for are enhanced by nearly $18,700,000 each all visiting artists to our community. The year as a result of events occurring on CAM- 15th Season at the Heritage Center theatre PLEX grounds. The benefit to the State of included dancing to the big band sounds of Wyoming is even greater as many people Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians; listening coming to Gillette for a CAM-PLEX event to the patriotic music of George M (Cohan); will spend additional time traveling our stories from the Titanic in Unsinkable beautiful state. When $18,700,000 are spent Women and learning about the Aborigines in our community, an additional $935,000 of Australia with Paul "Walking Stick" Taylor.

Our Christmas tradition continued with the are contributed into our tax base.

CAM-PLEX Heritage Center began its gift of "The Nutcracker" from Leta Tanner 15th season March 8, 2003 with a face lift and the Record/Tanner Trust. Fifty-Eight of new carpeting and refurbished furniture Campbell County youth participated in and paint. People may be surprised to Missoula Children's Theater's version of know a strong core of volunteers called Red Riding Hood. Another highlight last fall was a second year's Ambassadors work performance by "Dallas at all the Heritage Brass" on stage with band Center Events. The Campbell County students from Campbell Heritage Center Cam-plex Multi-Event County. The CAM-PLEX Ambassadors are the Center Heritage Center hosted heart of hospitality 1635 Reata Drive 682-0552 a total of 135 events in to the thousands of Ticket Office 682-8802

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The University of Wyoming Campbell participate in the Wyoming State Fair Roundup and placed 6th out of 24 teams.

County Extension Service provides in 2003.

Although the Campbell County Moreover, programming has educational information and programs in the areas of Agriculture and Natural expanded into the area of technology, Extension Office has been in the Resources, Family and Consumer where West applied for and received absence of an FCS educator for over sciences, 4-H and Youth, Horticulture, a Wyoming 4-H Foundation, Helen a year, Ms. Daun Martin has proudly Cent$ible Nutrition and Economic Miller Grant in the amount of $1,000.00 accepted the position for Campbell and Development. The Campbell County to host a district technology camp, Crook Counties and started January Extension office is located at 1000 S. making robots, designing web pages 20th. Daun is highly qualified, and both counties look forward to working Douglas Highway, next to the County and reconstructing computers.

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Tanya Daniels, agriculture and natural resources educator, spent a lot of time and effort educating people about West Nile Virus and how to protect themselves against this disease.

Workshops on West Nile were presented in Gillette, Recluse, and Wright. Wyoming Ag in the Classroom field trips and classes were taught to 100 children on topics including water quality, range management, and wildlife Participants in Cloverbud camp learned to rope a steer with Tanya Daniels and habitat. Ten ranchers became cooked "rattlesnake stew" with Lori Jones.

Beef Quality Assurance certified by attending a class taught by Daniels. A monthly agriculture Campbell County 4-H hosted a Dog with her. newsletter is written by Daniels and is Agility Match and Kanine Good Citizen The Cent$ible Nutrition educator, sent to over 500 people in Campbell Test for the state and 4-H youth ages Lori Jones, in 2003 had 142 families County and across the state.

8-13 attended the Wyoming 4-H Junior attend Cent$ible Nutrition classes.

A Small Acreage/Big Management Camp to learn more about livestock, The biggest change documented this workshop was hosted by the Extension natural resources, family and consumer year was in the choice of fruits and Office and the Campbell County sciences and technology. One youth vegetables. Participants learned how Conservation District in May. Twenty- from Campbell County reported that, to choose a wider variety of fruits and eight participants learned management "I learned how to artificially inseminate vegetables and made more nutrientpractices, including wind breaks, soil a cow." Another youth stated that he dense choices. testing, wildlife damage management, learned more about the parts of a cat.

The average amount each family and weed identification. A similar 4-Hers cleaned up more than 45 miles saved at the grocery store was $50.18 workshop is planned for June 2004. of roadway this summer and made, as a per month. That is an annual savings Daniels coached the Wildlife Habitat Evaluation 4-H team for Campbell County, with the junior team taking third place at the state competition. The Clover Bud 4-H camp was held in June, with 15 kids ages 5-8 participating in "Cowboy Roundup" activities.

Rindy West, 4-H/Youth program associate, was 4-H Project Exploration Week, November 2003, taught by 4-H associate Randy West and 4-H Leaders.

Youth and adults learned more about aerospace, sportfishing, geology and community service projects. involved in over 345 4-H events offered in 2003.

Functions ranged from countywide project, 75 food keepers for of $602.16. The savings comes from a Cloverbud Programs, in which pre the Pioneer Manor. combination of buying less convenience 4-H age youth make and exhibit creative In 2004, Campbell County 4-H foods and learning how to make crafts at the Campbell County Fair, to will have delegates representing our nutritious meals from scratch. Menu hunter safety classes to sheep and swine county and state at the National Young planning and learning to make a selection clinics.

The annual 4-H Leaders Conference in Washington, complete shopping list for each week Grand Gala, Achievement Night, 4-H D.C. and several youth as members of also play a big part in realizing such a Project Spotlights and 4-H Record Book the Wyoming State 4-H Youth Council. significant savings.

Trainings were just a few of the events. Three 4-H youth from Campbell A day camp was held 4-H hosted a booth at the Children's County received livestock judging series at the Recluse School Festival and taught approximately 3,000 scholarships at the Wyoming State Fair in June. "Eating Your county youth about the four H's of first in 2003. Moreover, Campbell County Way Through Wyoming aid. They are: When I Hurt, I will get 4-H Senior Livestock Judges competed History" was attended Help, When I Heal, I will be Happy! at the National Western Stock Show by eight students. We Each child was given a first aid pack with learned about the diets Band-Aids and antibiotic ointment. of American Indians, Campbell County was represented at pioneers, cowboys, UW Campbell County 32 state and national events throughout mountain men, and the Cooperative Extension Office the year. Some of the events included people who built the railroad.

Agricultural Agent state wool and livestock contests and The same day camp was run Home Economist the Youth Leadership Conference. at the Boys and Girls Club for 4H Office Campbell County had 103 youth two different age groups, and 1000 S. Douglas Hwy. • 682-7281

a session was held in September for kids that are home schooled.

Janet Thompson, horticulture program coordinator, has kept busy with several public presentations. She has been quite active with the Community Garden, which has and is undergoing changes. The major change is that the Community Garden is now totally fenced in. Master Gardeners accomplished this in one day. The areas fenced in include the shed where the tools are stored, the shaded wooden frame area with picnic tables, and the garden itself. When the fence was moved, a walk gate was installed to help people find the Farmer's Market. The vendor's are allowed in before 8 a.m. and buyers are allowed in at 8:00 a.m.

Another change is that the Master Gardeners have replaced the raised bed garden boxes on the east side of the garden. Instead of four 4x4 boxes, there are now two 4x8 boxes. This will allow more room around the raised beds for planting or paths, as well as conserve space without compromising total garden area. In the spring, the raised beds on the north side should be complete, resulting in all new raised beds in the Community Garden.

New volunteers in each of the program areas continue to come forward, and this year alone, approximately 40 new volunteers helped in over 20 Extension Office programs. New marketing brochures have been made in each of the Extension areas, along with radio programming to get the message out about Cooperative Extension.

All educators presented workshops at the third annual Extension Day, where activities were presented to 172 elementary students from Recluse, Rawhide, Little Power, and Rozet schools. The programs presented were Purple Cows, Farm and Ranch Win Lose or Draw, Nutrition, and Identifying Trees.

Pat Christensen and Jacque Hanson, administrative assistants, complete the Campbell County Extension office staff. The public is encouraged to stop by the local Extension office or call 682-7281 if they have any questions or would like a program presented on one of the educational areas offered.

2003 Community Garden Project, overseen by Horticulturalist Janet Thompson.

During the course of 2003, the pace in the Juvenile Probation Office has continued to step up to address the needs of the increasing number of juveniles which were referred to our office from the Municipal, Circuit and Juvenile Courts.

The Juvenile Probation Officers handled a total of 381 open cases, 258 of which were newly filed during the year. This represents a 21% increase in new juvenile cases. The breakdown between the Juvenile, Circuit and Municipal Courts is as follows:

JUVENILE PROBATION SUPERVISION:

The backbone of our program continues to be supervised juvenile probation. A youth referred for supervised probation will be assigned to one of three Juvenile Probation Officers: Deb Lind-Adsit, Jim Lyon, Jr, or Jayna Anders. Based on the facts of each case and the Order of Court, the juvenile's supervision will be governed by a variety of terms and conditions which could include some combination of the following: • Regular meetings between the probation officer, the juvenile and his/her parents; • Unannounced visits to the home, school or worksite; • Monitoring of academic progress and remediation, as necessary; • Attendance and participation in various types of counseling; • Attendance and participation in a substance abuse program; • Attendance and participation in the STARS program; • Participation in an approved extra-curricular activity; • Secure and maintain employment to pay Court-ordered restitution; • Assignment to a community service worksite; • Observe an assigned curfew; • Cooperate with house arrest or electronic monitoring; • Submit to random urine or breathalyser testing; • Refrain from contact with certain individuals; • Commit no new violations of law.

In cases which are referred through Juvenile Court, the juvenile's parents/guardians are also assigned to a variety of terms and conditions which may include providing adequate supervision for their child, cooperation with the Juvenile Probation Officer and participation in a variety of treatment modalities.

Accountability Incentive Block Grant Program, the Juvenile Probation Office has been able to increase the degree of supervision to certain high risk juveniles. For those juveniles transitioning back into the community after a period of out-of-home placement, the ISJPO provided a more structured, "stepped down" program of supervision which helps to insure the successful reintegration into the community and reinforces the learning and behavior modification achieved during placement. For those youth who have not proven successful with the standard probation approach, the ISJPO provides "stepped up" services in an effort to avoid an out-ofhome placement, sometimes by assuming daily supervision of the youth, and in other cases, by providing additional contacts in conjunction to those being provided by the original Probation Officer. In addition to the general terms and conditions of probation, intensive supervision may also include: •

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With the addition, in the fall of 2003, of the Department of Family Services Re-Entry/ Aftercare Program, the ISJPO's role will now shift to focusing strictly on pre-placement cases, working closely with the YES House's new Day Treatment Program, in a more concentrated effort to avoid placements.

Since referrals began to the Intensive Supervision Program in January 2002, the ISJPO has worked with a total of 55 juveniles, some who were supervised solely by the ISJPO, and some who were supervised jointly by the Juvenile Probation Officer and the ISJPO. The number of community contacts with these juveniles illustrates the intensity of the program: ELECTRONIC

MONITORING:

Use of electronic monitoring equipment is available for use in the Juvenile Probation Office INTENSIVE SUPERVISION JUVENILE and enables the ISJPO and Juvenile Probation PROBATION: Officers to maintain geographic awareness of Unfortunately, not every youth referred for a youth whose movements or activities may be supervised probation is successful, and many restricted to certain locations or environments, require some further measure of intervention. such as when under house arrest.

A significant development in increasing the Regardless of the Court of referral, or the intensity of supervision for selected youth has level of supervision, the statistics demonstrate been the addition of an Intensive Supervision the high percentage of youth entering the Juvenile Probation Officer system who are involved with (ISJPO). tobacco, alcohol or drugs.

With the addition Cases involving alcohol Campbell County of ISJPO Brenda Parks and/or other illegal Juvenile Probation in November, 2001, substances include charges 500 S. Gillette Ave• 682-0746 through grant-funding for DUI, Minor in Possession awarded by the Juvenile (of alcohol), and possession

or use of illegal drugs. The break-out of these charges is depicted to the right.

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The use of Corrective Thinking Groups, which are aimed at teaching youth to become more accountable for their actions and develop their decision-making processes continues into its third year.

The curriculum serves two major purposes.

First, for juveniles returning to the community following an out-of-home placement, the program strives to reinforce Type of Number of training in Contact Contacts pro-social and 299 r e s p o n s i b l e School Visits t h i n k i n g Home Visits 805 learned during the placement. Visits at out-of-home placements 110 For those youth Jail Visits 9 not referred for placement, UA Tests Conducted 661 the program will address their thinking errors and reluctance to be accountable for their actions. In these instances, we will endeavor to provide the youth with the tools necessary to avoid future involvement in the criminal justice system. Boys and girls attend separate groups, with each group meeting once weekly for seven weeks. The Boys Groups are instructed by Juvenile Probation Officer Jim Lyon Jr., while Deb Lind-Adsit and Connie Scigliano assume responsibility for the Girls Groups.

An assessment tool, consisting of twenty questions, is given to the juvenile participants on the first and last day of classes to determine if their thinking patterns have improved as a result of the class. Included in the twenty questions are five critical questions used to assess the participants improvement of their Irresponsible, Arrestable, and Extreme Thinking. The results of those questions are graphed above.

Both graphs demonstrate a remarkable improvement in the development of responsible thinking patterns by the juvenile participants.

To date, 89 youth have participated in the Corrective Thinking Classes offered by the Juvenile Probation Office.

Community Service: A crucial element of the probation process is to require that the juvenile make amends to either an individual victim or the community in general. To that end, probationers may be directed to make payments of restitution, court fines and reimbursement for Court-appointed counsel, as well as to perform hours of community service. During the Year 2003, juveniles supervised by the Juvenile Probation Office paid monies or performed community service hours as follows:

Community Service Hours Performed All Courts

$4,298.85

Restitution Paid to Victims Juvenile Court

$5,824.98

Attorney Fees Paid Juvenile Court

$3,706.26

Fines Paid Juvenile Court

$1,359.75

DrugTesting Fees Juvenile Court Total Monies Paid Through Juvenile Court

$80.00 $10,970.99

In her capacity as C.S.S., Connie Scigliano

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provides service to both the Juvenile Probation and Juvenile Diversion Programs, assigning and supervising community service hour requirements imposed upon juveniles through the Municipal, Circuit, Juvenile and Juvenile & Family Drug Courts, as well as those which are a condition of Juvenile Diversion. The benefits of this position are numerous. Court orders are being implemented and fulfilled in a more timely manner, serving as an on-going reminder to our youth that these orders should be taken seriously, and saving the costs which accrue with delayed compliance. The position of Community Service Supervisor (C.S.S.) was created in the fall of 2000, through grant funding, but became a very vital Campbell County position in July 2003.

Juvenile & Family Drug Court: On April 30, 2002, the Campbell County Juvenile & Family Drug Court commenced operation with District Court Judge Dan Price presiding. Its mission is:

• to reduce substance abuse and related criminal behavior among non-violent youthful offenders, • to strengthen family systems, • to improve school performance by offering intensive supervised probation, individualized treatment and intervention services for juveniles and their families, • to enhance public safety and assist in the development of productive and responsible citizens.

The program utilizes a "team approach" in which the Judge, County Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Department of Family Services, Substance Abuse Treatment Provider, Family Therapist and School District jointly address the needs of the substance abusing juvenile and his/her family.

The Juvenile & Family Drug Court Program is voluntary, open to non-violent, juvenile substance abusers between 13 and 17 years of age and their families and focuses on juvenile crime involving the use or misuse of drugs and/ or alcohol. Key elements include:

• Weekly Court sessions w/Judge Price and the Drug Court Team; • Substance abuse counseling at Personal Frontiers, Inc.; • In-home family therapy provided by YES House therapist, Susan Wreidt; • Intensive supervision probation and frequent random urinalysis testing handled by • Jeremy Wagner who is housed in the Juvenile Probation Office; • Use of immediate sanctions and incentives to address program successes and infractions.

To date, 12 juveniles and their families, for a total of 41 participants have entered into the Juvenile & Family Drug Court Program.

Although occasional setbacks are inevitable, thus far the program has demonstrated its effectiveness in strengthening family bonds and decreasing substance abuse in a manner not equally seen in traditional juvenile probation.

In the year to come, the Juvenile Probation Office will continue to work toward a program of balanced and restorative justice based on the premises that the disposition of juvenile offenders should always take into account the best interests of public safety; that juveniles should be held accountable for the harm they cause to individual victims and to the community at large; that a primary objective of providing treatment is to improve and develop the juvenile's capacities and skills to live as a productive citizen; and to encourage the input of community citizens, including victims, and organizations in seeking improved solutions to juvenile crime.

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2003 Campbell County Annual Report

2003 Campbell County Annual Report

2003 FACTS AT A GLANCE Animal Control Calls .................... 1,623 Busiest Day of Week .....................Friday Busiest Subdivision ..................... Mohan Speeding Tickets .............................. 490 DWUI..................................................174 Minor Possession of Alcohol ........... 143 Driving W/Suspended License ....... 300 Total Citations Issued ................... 2,381 Jail: Booked Adult Females.............. 516 Jail: Booked Adult Males .............. 2,042 Total Responses to Calls for Service ............................... 11,045 Town of Wright Calls (town limits) ................................. 627 Warrants Served ............................ 1,263

CAMPBELL COUNTY DETENTION CENTER

The Campbell County Detention Center is a 112 bed facility constructed in 1985.

Within the facility, cell blocks surround centrally located observation towers where officers are posted 24 hours a day. Each cell block houses up to sixteen inmates in individual cells. The cell blocks each have a day room where inmates eat meals, watch television and make telephone calls.

The average daily population for 2003 was 102 inmates. Our cost per prisoner, per day, averages $108.41, if the facility is at maximum capacity. Meals average $1.56 per prisoner per meal, so the food budget alone for the facility is $16,198.32 per month. Visitors to the facility find it remarkably clean, quiet and well cared for.

NARCOTICS ABUSE EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS ENHANCED

Recognizing that a more aggressive approach in both education and enforcement of drug abuse at the local level is vital to effectively impact the problem, CCSO significantly enhanced its commitment to both.

EDUCATION

This 2003-2004 school year, CCSO once again teamed with Campbell County schools, and reintroduced the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program. The D.A.R.E. program is a collaborative effort between schools, parents, law enforcement and the

officers teaching D.A.R.E, all of whom are committed to creating a drug free future for these children. CCSO presents every D.A.R.E class taught in Campbell County schools. This means CCSO D.A.R.E. officers teach in all fifteen (15) elementary schools, the three (3) junior high schools, and guest lecture in all the high schools in the county. In addition to the D.A.R.E. curriculum, CCSO keeps close contact with the schools through the three (3) School Resource Officers assigned to the County Schools.

The Campbell County Sheriff's Office has been educating the community about the dangers of methamphetamine through the use of interactive lectures. The lectures have been well received, and have been presented to parents, teachers, facilitators and community service organizations.

The lectures address signs and symptoms of abuse, and give a clear picture of the widespread scope of the problem locally.

ENFORCEMENT

To go hand in hand with the aggressive education and community involvement programs, this year CCSO formed a Narcotics Enforcement Unit. This unit is staffed by two full-time investigators whose primary responsibility is to investigate narcotics related activity within the jurisdiction. These two officers work

ACCREDITATION

After an extensive on-site survey of the facility, the Campbell County Detention Center was once again accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care for compliance with NCCHC Standards for Health Services in Jails.

The facility also received positive external evaluations from the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the U.S. Marshal's Office.

2003 Sheriff's Office Drug Arrests Charge

Arrests

Possession Marijuana-Misdemeanor With intent to deliver controlled substance Controlled Substance without Prescription Amphetamine/Stimulant Marijuana-Felony Cocaine

53 8 1 23 5 2

Manufacturing/Delivery Methamphetamine/Amphetamine

9

Obtain Prescription Fraud

2

Use/Under Influence of Drugs

16

Cultivate Marijuana

1

Conspire/Deliver Controlled Substance

4

Unlawful Clandestine Lab Operation

1 Total

Wyoming DCI during their tenure on the team. One of these positions is funded in part through a grant from Rocky Mountain HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area). The other position is funded in part through the federal Byrne Memorial Grant.

Demonstrating the impact drug abuse has on the overall community's crime rate is difficult because the effects spill over into many areas not always recognized as drug problems. Increased drug abuse increases the number of property crimes, physical assaults, domestic violence incidents, and child abuse/neglect cases local law enforcement investigates.

CIVIL PROCESS

Attempts to serve civil process continues to increase for the Campbell County Sheriff's Office. One reason for the increase is the influx of civil summons and complaints from collection agencies.

The department has one full-time sworn deputy assigned to civil process with assistance provided as need. During the year of 2003, we served 4,419 civil papers.

The Campbell County Health Department, Division of Public Health Nursing Service provides direct services in the areas of communicable disease, prevention, and health promotion; maternal and child health; pre-admission screening for nursing home placement; and home health care for all ages. It is also the local provider for many Wyoming Department of Health programs. Most services are provided free or at a reduced rate. Some of the services are funded by grants or contracts. All funds received are deposited to the county treasurer toward the annual budget.

ADULT HEALTH

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Deputy Johnson speaking with youth about stranger danger community to surround children with support and encouragement. The primary focus is the 6th and 7th grades, but officers also conduct visitations to kindergarten through 5th grade to build a positive working relationship with uniformed police officers. The curriculum teaches students to take charge of their lives, and emphasizes making positive healthy decisions to resist drugs and violence.

CCSO recognizes D.A.R.E. as a program unsurpassed in its ability to teach the decision making skills so vital to our youth. The Campbell County Sheriff's Office currently has seven (7)

cooperatively with both the Gillette Police Department, and Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation.

In addition to the formation of an independent narcotics unit, CCSO also staffed two full- time positions at the Northeast Drug Enforcement Team.

These deputies work as Special Agents of

Campbell County Sheriff's Office 600 W. Boxelder 24 hr Non-Emergency 682-7271 Emergency 911

CCSO DISPATCH CENTER TYPE OF ACTIVITY Non-Emergency Calls

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2001

2002

Nursing care of the chronic and/or stable adult in the home, office or clinic setting. This includes the various adult clinics, home or office visits under physician order, and special grant and contract programs. Personal care by the Home Health Aide may be included in the plan of care. Staff provided 1,962 home visits and 921 other setting visits in Fiscal Year 2002-2003.

MATERNAL/CHILD AND

FAMILY: 2003

58,073

66,928

81,679

96,503

911 Calls

6,087

5,944

6,053

5,672

Cell Phone 911 Calls

4,890

6,301

6,448

6,121

Class animals. Included in the large livestock shows are beef, sheep, horses, swine and llamas.

The smaller categories of livestock include rabbits, poultry, dogs and cats.

There also were some wonderful entries in the Energy Hall from quilts to leatherwork, ceramics, crafts, woodwork and much more.

The hard work of the 4-H and FFA members each year with their livestock projects is concluded by the Youth Livestock Sale. A free buyers dinner was held before the auction. Again, the sale was a great success due to the hard work of the Sale Committee and also because of the supporters of our Campbell County youth who buy at the sale year after year. Their support is greatly appreciated.

Our 2004 Fair is still in the planning stages but we already have some great entertainment lined up for the upcoming season.

The Fair dates will be August 3rd through August 8th with the

ent er t a i ne d biggest names rodeo young and in old alike. competed on Powder Also featured the was the ever- River Rodeo popular Pet stock. A free Stop where barbecue was before kids could get held first some hands the on experience per for ma nce the with various of and d o m e s t i c rodeo was sponsored by the methane animals.

We again producers. The Friday night held the performance of the rodeo had a Coal Country Fiddle Contest on little extra excitement as a grass Saturday in the Energy Hall. This fire burned to the east of the event is popular with everyone but rodeo arena, but was put out by the most especially with the seniors fire department in short order.

The Demolition Derby was as it held in conjunction with the again a great success and popular Pioneer Dinner each year.

For the second year in a with the motor sport fans of the row, we featured the Powder county.

As always, some of the best River Roundup PRCA Rodeo in livestock conjunction with in the the Fair. The county was rodeo contestant Campbell County showcased by numbers grew 4-H and FFA considerably from Fair Board members as our first year 1635 Reata Drive • 687-0200 well as Open and some of the

Services provided are categorized into specific programs. Following is a summary of those programs:

DETENTION CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT SECOND PHASE

The Campbell County Detention Center expansion project will increase housing capacity to 128 and is nearing completion.

In addition to expanding capacity, the expansion project included installation of a video visitation system. This system significantly improves efficiency and security within the facility by allowing visits to be conducted without the need to escort an inmate from their cell block to a visiting room.

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The 2003 Campbell County Fair was bigger and better than ever this year. Our entries were up in nearly every area except some of the Energy Hall exhibits. The Fair kicked off the week with a country singer Gary Allan in concert and proceeded on with lots of entertainment, livestock shows, exhibits and trade show.

Our Free Stage entertainment this year included the band "McQueen."

They are one of the hottest bands in Canada. The Fair also featured the death defying motorcycle stunts of the Flores Circus and Thrill Show. Doug Ellison's "Incredible Creatures" was featured on the plaza with lots of creepy crawly things including a very large snake.

Bill Crowley spent many hours at his easel drawing caricatures of children and adults alike and Big Bob roved the grounds creating his balloon characters for the kids. The hilarious antics of Linda Hulett as "Flo" the clown

Services to the mother before, during and after pregnancy, care of the infant to twelve months, the child and support to the parents. This program includes home and office visits for the infant and parents, referral to appropriate state and

local agencies. It also includes the Best Beginnings and presumptive eligibility programs, providing services as the nurse to the Children's Developmental Services Center, the Nurse Family Partnership Program, Welcome Home visits and numerous other services. There were 1,882 home visits and 761 visits in other settings made in Fiscal Year 2002-2003.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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Services for the prevention of diseases and promotion of health. This program includes all immunization clinics, including infant, child and adult immunization, flu and pneumonia clinics, world travel immunization and any special immunization clinics. It also includes the throat culture program, HIV testing and counseling, communicable disease followup and referral. During Fiscal Year 20022003, 1,542 throat cultures were sent to the state lab, 173 people obtained HIV testing and counseling, and 8,238 individuals received 12,840 immunizations. World travel immunizations were administered to 194 individuals and 810 tuberculosis skin tests were administered.

HOME HEALTH:

This program provides skilled nursing service and personal care to the individual in the home setting under physician order.

Public Health is no longer certified by Medicare and Medicaid as a home health agency, but is a licensed home health agency through the Wyoming Department of Health.

LONG TERM 101

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This is preadmission review for the long-term care facility and the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid functional assessment for eligibility. Eighty five home visits, 171 visits in other settings for Long Term Care assessments and 365 HCBS visits for skilled nursing and personal care were made in this year.

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Adult Health had 1,624 participants, Communicable diseases had 11,115 participants, Maternal and Child health had 146 participants and the office dropin clinic had 3,268 participants.

COUNTER TERRORISM AND ALL HA ARDS RESPONSE -

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This program was added in January 2003, prior to that time all terrorism related education and activities were included in the Miscellaneous programs.

Several presentations were made to the community responders regarding small pox and the vaccine. Forty two individuals in the county were given small pox vaccine.

Staff also attended education programs and participated in committees related to terrorism and hazards.

MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS :

This includes all community activities not directly associated with specific programs. General education programs regarding services provided by Public

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Youth Livestock Sale being held on Monday evening, August 9th.

There have been a few changes in the schedule and we hope to add a couple of new events, but these are still in the planning stages. We will again be scheduling some of the events to run into the evening hours so you may come out and enjoy the Fair after work during the week, and we will have a full schedule on Saturday and Sunday.

Please pick up a schedule before Fair so you don't miss the fun and start working on those projects to enter the 2004 Campbell County Fair.

Health, participation in meetings and other community groups and activities, telephone calls, information and referral to other agencies and services, and other activities and services as needed.

Continuing education for the staff is also a part of this program.

WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) :

This program is contracted with the Wyoming Department of Health to provide nutrition counseling, and supplemental food packages to eligible clients. Pregnant, breast feeding or postpartum mothers, infants and children up to age five who meet nutritional, health and financial criteria are eligible for these services.

Outreach clinics are provided in Sundance and Hulett. The enrollment, December 2002 was 785 individual and increased to 999 as of December 2003. This program is staffed by a supervising nutritionist who is also a registered dietician, a part time nurse and an office manager.

The agency is governed by the Campbell County Board of Health. The nursing policies of the agency are reviewed and approved by the Professional Advisory Committee, including the county Health Officer.

Campbell County Health Department Division of Public Health Nursing Service 416 W. Juniper Lane • 682-7275