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CCSD Kindergartner Numbers Expected To Rise
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- Written by Paul Wallem
At last night's Campbell County School District Meeting, trustees received a presentation from Associate Superintendent For Instruction Dr Boyd Brown. Brown presented the board with current registration information for kindergarten. Brown said that projections indicate the next kindergarten class will exceed 900 students. On February 12th, Brown previewed some of the numbers presented last night.
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Council To Consider Fines For Water Wasting
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At last night's Gillette City Council Work Session, the council had a discussion of an ordinance to amend section 17-32 of the Gillette City Code concerning water wasting. The possible ordinance would focus on irrigation, such as yard or property watering between June 1st and October 1st. City staff said its main focus would be to forbid watering on Mondays during that time period and on any day between the hours of 7am and 7pm. Fines issued to violators would add some teeth to what is currently a voluntary set of guidelines to discourage the wasting of water. Continuing to water with leaking or damaged irrigation components after 10 business days written notice to repair is also touched on in a draft of the ordinance.
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Burglary Suspects Found Near Stuck Stolen Truck
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- Written by Paul Wallem
At about 5 am on February 8th, the Gillette Police Department responded to the 1700 block of Echeta Road. A 61-year-old man reported that Rebel Testing Inc. had been broken into overnight. The man reported that a 2006 Chevrolet Truck valued at $20,000 had been taken. Police Lieutenant Brent Wasson said officers found two broken windows, a damaged door, and a tool believed to have been used by the suspects. The bulletin regarding the stolen vehicle was soon picked up by another law enforcement agency.
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Rockpile Museum Raptor Day Rescheduled
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The Campbell County Rockpile Museum’s Raptor Open House has been re-scheduled for Saturday, February 23rd, from 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. All community members are invited to stop by the Museum to meet the raptors and visit with the staff and volunteers of the Greater Yellowstone Raptor Experience of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. The open house is free to the public, and no reservations are required. Call 682-5723 or visit the Museum’s Facebook page or website for more information.
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Rep Wallis Gets Bob Barker's Attention
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- Written by Paul Wallem
TV icon Bob Barker has sent a letter on PETA's (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) behalf to Wyoming state senators. In the letter, which is available as a PDF here, Barker urges the lawmakers to block House Bill (H.B.) 126. House Bill 126 introduced by Rep. Sue Wallis', R-Recluse, would make it a misdemeanor to record video or audio at a farm under false pretenses.
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Museum Raptor Family Day Cancelled
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The Campbell County Rockpile Museum is canceling their Raptor Family Day and Open House that was scheduled for tomorrow, February 9th. The presenters from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody have canceled due to weather-related travel concerns for their volunteers and birds. Information about a re-scheduled date will be posted when available.
Free Drop-In Survivors of Suicide Support Groups
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The Campbell County Suicide Prevention Coalition would like to get the word out about two important free resources. The Teen and Open Age Drop-In Suicide Survivor's Groups will meet the first and third Thursdays of each month beginning in February. Both support groups will begin on February 7, 2013 at 6:30 pm, at the Gillette College Main Building in rooms 153 and 155. One group is targeted specifically to Teens. The second group is for anyone of any age, young, and not-so-young. The groups are intended to help individuals cope with and work through emotions after having a family member, friend, or acquaintance attempt or commit suicide. The groups are both absolutely free and no RSVP for attendance is required. The teen group will be facilitated by the Campbell County School District's very own Sally Craig and Jayson Zeller. The Open Age Group will by led by Jay Mahylis and Father Tom Fiske.
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