John Paul 2 Catholic School will be holding its Springfest Fundraiser on Friday, May 3rd. The night will be a flashback to the 80's filled with hits from the decade and a plethora of big hair and vintage T-shirts. The 80's themed adult dinner will be held at the Wyoming Center at Camplex. Wine Tasting will be part of the event from 5-6 pm, with the dinner catered by Prime Rib from 6-7:30 pm.
Read more: 80's Night Fundraiser, Gun Raffle
At the May 6th Gillette City Council Meeting the council will have consideration of a Combustion Turbine purchase and sale agreement between Black Hills Wyoming LLC and Consolidated Wyoming Municipalities Electric Power System Joint Powers Board. At last night's Gillette City Council workshop, Director of Utilities, Kendall Glover, lead a presentation on the proposed purchase. Glover said after months of due diligence, staff feels a purchase of the combustion turbine would be well advised.
Read more: Turbine Purchase Looks Good To City
On April 29th, Peabody Energy representatives were in Gillette. The company held its annual shareholders meetings at Gillette College. The event also drew some protesters. Campus Police Officer Chad Trebby described the day as busier than most but he felt it was a successful one for the college, as well as Peabody. Trebby added that three arrests of protesters did occur yesterday, and said the arrests were made for misdemeanor trespassing infractions.
Read more: Protesters Arrested
Long time Campbell County Public Library System employee Terri Lesley has accepted the position of Executive Library Director according to Library Board Chairman Matt Sorenson. Her official starting date is April 28.
Read more: Campbell County Public Library System Announces New Director
After 9 years of service as Campbell County Public Library System Director, Patty Myers has announced her resignation effective May 10. The public is invited to join staff in wishing Patty well in her future adventures at a reception on Wednesday, May 1 from 4-6 p.m. in CCPL's Atrium.
Read more: Reception for Retiring CCPLS Director
Earlier this month the Lakeview Dare graduations had to be postponed due to a spring snowstorm. That ceremony was made up last Friday and included a special message from Governor Matt Mead. In a video message the Governor told the graduates that education is their shield against bad choices, and referred to them as the leaders of the next generation. Dare officer Rick Johnson talked about the importance of rescheduling the Dare graduation for the Lakeview students.
Read more: Dare Graduates Hear From Governor
Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a burglary that occurred at the Little League Park located at 900 Edwards St. between 4/20/13 at 1 PM. and 4/20/13 at 2PM. Unknown suspect(s) forced their way into the concessions stand with a hammer and a long metal rod. Once inside, the suspects took approximately $300 worth of food and miscellaneous items.
Read more: Little League Burglary