WREN August 2010

THE WYOMING STATE FAIR!e fair kicks o" on August 13 for a week of fun-#lled activities in Douglas. You'll #nd the full schedule on pages 10, 18 and 22, and a story about two of the fair's long-time champions, Earl and Jewell Reed, on page 12.

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In the absence of any real domestic energy policy coming out of D.C., which should look something like this …

“support with !nancial incentives and with proper oversight but limited bureaucratic red-tape/redundancy/double talk, the safe do-mestic production of on-shore and o"-shore oil and gas; continued production of domestic coal with the goal, and federal !nancial support, of zero-emissions coal !red generation; coal gasi!cation (which we are working on here in Wyoming); carbon capture and sequestration (which we are also ahead of the curve here in

Wyoming); increased nuclear power; continued use of hydro-power and, continued development of renewable resources ab-sent any mandates, as well as continued conservation and e#-ciency e"orts…)"

…there is a recent move to enact legislation that would curb carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from electric utili-ties only in the name of saving/protecting/improving the worldwide environment and formalizing a domestic ener-gy policy. I cannot comprehend how anybody in their right mind would think that this is sound energy policy, or that it will do a thing to reduce greenhouse gasses in the global atmosphere.

I could spend the rest of this editorial talking about the di!ering scienti"c “facts” about climate change, but that would not sway anybody’s opinion on the issue. Instead I would like to focus on not our dependence on foreign oil, but rather our dependence on electricity.

It’s not a bad thing to be dependent on electricity. It’s a sign of a developed and advanced culture. #e problem occurs when we start taking electricity for granted and losing sight of just what it takes to produce enough electricity on such a huge scale and to do it as reliably as possible and in an af-fordable manner.

I believe many of us in the co-op family still understand and have a great appreciation for the privilege of having a!ord-able and reliable electricity. Unfortunately there are some people who view it as a right, and still others who see it as a tool to be used to implement various agendas. And for some peculiar reason, most of those people live on the east and west coasts and are elected o$cials. (Some are even

creeping into the Rocky Mountain Region as well.)

For example, in California they have passed legislation that pre%y much prohibits electricity produced by coal – the cheapest and most reliable source of electricity – to be sold into the state. #is is where Silicon Valley is, people, the birthplace of the computer age. And what do computers need? Not just electricity but reliable electricity.

In the Paci"c Northwest, home of the fantastic and massive federal hydro-power system, there are those who actually want the damns torn down in order to save the "sh. Never mind the physical impact this would have on the people who live near the damns and reservoirs, and the fact that they would now have to look elsewhere for electricity, but at least the "sh would be o.k.

Oh and by the way, the amount of dollars that electric utili-ties – co-ops, investor-owned our municipal utilities, coal or hydro or natural gas powered – have already spent to save the "sh or to comply with ever increasing regulations is staggering!

Over on the other coast there are those elected o$cials who, as I said earlier, want to implement a tax on electric utilities that emit over a speci"ed amount of CO2. (Details were still sketchy at the time this column went to print.) #is is the use of electricity as a tool mentioned above, where those pushing this legislation want to raise the cost of electricity high enough so people will start using less of it. Social engi-neering through legislation is another way to put it.

Even if the country wasn’t dealing with a faultering econ-omy, this would still be a bad idea because it a%empts to address a problem (some would say a contrived problem) on the backs of electric rate payers without any chance of actually "xing the problem.

#ere are those who say we should just turn o! the power in D.C. and in those states that pass ill-conceived energy legislation (and whose budgets border on implausible) and maybe they would change their minds. Well I can’t promise they would change their minds but I would hope that they would at least have a li%le be%er perspective on what it takes to power the country.

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An Illinois G&T and a distribution co-op are each o!ering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for chopping down six power poles in their service territory in July.

Vandals used a chain saw to cut down six power poles owned by Southern Illinois Power Co-op, a G&T based in Marino, and South-Eastern Illinois Electric Co-op, Eldorado. #ree 69-kilovolt transmis-sion poles belonging to the G&T were destroyed, and SouthEastern Illinois lost three distribution poles.

Damage estimates from the downed lines were $10,000 for the G&T and $5,000 for the co-op. #e incident caused a power outage for 3,000 accounts, but service was restored for most consumers by early the next day.

#e July 11 event marked the second act of vandalism this month at Southern Illinois. A week earlier, van-dals cut through a fence at a substa-tion and opened a sample-valve on a large power transformer to drain its oil. Alarms alerted dispatchers, who quick-ly opened circuit breakers remotely to avert a possible explosion. Sta! on the scene stopped the &ow of oil a'er sev-eral hundred gallons had spilled.

#at incident occurred during a heat wave, which was already straining the system. #e G&T said the grid was just one more event away from a multi-county blackout.

Sco% Ramsey, president and general manager of Southern Illinois Power Co-op, said o$cials have some leads on the vandalism but the incidents have shaken the community. “A lot of people are upset,” he said. “People think they live in a peaceful and quiet rural com-munity, and they are quite appalled that something like this has happened. We are pre%y disgusted, too.”

Eight students from Wyoming attended this year’s Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C in June. Above, a photo commemorates their visit with Wyoming’s U.S. Senators. Pictured from left in the back row are: Senator John Barrasso, Myriah Holmes, Cody Bremer, Donavon Valentine, Jessica Anders, Senator Mike Enzi. Sitting from left are Rachel Stanworth, Hannah Gorman, Jessica Stanworth and Taiya Cheney. Read more about the Youth Tour in the September and October issues.


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THIS MONTH IN HISTORY

#e Chance Phelps Foundation and the Needs of Dubois charity are holding a two-day bene"t "lled with fun activi-ties for the public: Shoshone & Arapa-hoe dancers, pig wrestling, chainsaw competition wood carvers, bed races and live local bands. #ere will also be vendor booths selling food, drinks and wares. Friday night’s concert will fea-ture Michael and Kevin Bacon in their band “#e Bacon Brothers,” and Satur-day features the legendary Ian Tyson. Both shows begin at 7 p.m.; tickets are $40 for one night or $70 for both.#e Chance Phelps Foundation was created in honor of Marine Lance Cor-poral Chance R. Phelps who was killed in Iraq. #e goal of the foundation is to raise awareness about the plight of our military and their families and to assist the wounded once they return home. #eir current goals are to raise funds to

build or purchase a ranch/retreat in the Wind River Valley to be used for recre-ational activities for veterans and their families. #ey also hope to become involved with both the Shoshone and Arapaho tribes to work with veterans living on the Wind River Indian Reser-vation.Needs of Dubois was formed to give the community a way to help when a local young mother needed a heart transplant, and it was continued be-cause there are others in Dubois who would also bene"t from community assistance for vital needs like housing, medical care or food. #e organization supports daily survival needs for those who are disabled by illness, injured in an accident, victims of crime, unable to engage in employment or otherwise not able to secure reasonable and ordi-nary "nancial support.

“ [#e] decision is a victory for people in Wyoming and all Americans who value our right to keep and bear arms. No lev-

el of government should have the right to take away our individual Second Amendment rights.”

“ Finally, a'er years of "ghting in the courts, the Constitution has prevailed. #is ruling helps ensure that whether you live in Chey-enne or Chicago or any other place in the U.S., you’re allowed to protect yourself.”

“ Today’s ruling a$rms what we in Wyoming already know: the U.S. Constitution guarantees law-abiding American citizens the right to keep and bear arms, regardless of where they make their home. #e reinforcement of this basic right is an important win for all Americans.”

BENEFIT

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AUGUST 20-21, DUBOIS TOWN PARK

AUGUST 4, 1910

“TROUT FISHING”


Fremont Lake, one of the region’s most popular boating destinations, was identi-"ed as a priority water for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention e!orts because of its multiple water users, higher boater use and relative suitability for invasive mussel establishment. While the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Forest Service were able to provide planning and

construction for the necessary inspection site, funding for road base and gravel was still needed, and the Pinedale Boat Club stepped up to assist.

O'en called "nuisance" or "exotic" species, these mussels can a%ach to equipment, boats and clothing used in the water, and can then be transferred from one body of water to another. #e Game and Fish is focusing its a%ention on two particular aquatic invasive species that are posing an immediate threat to Wyoming – zebra mussels and quagga mussels.

"#ere are no known populations of these mussels in Wyo-ming to date, but they have invaded waters across the coun-try and are now present in three of our neighboring states – Colorado, Nebraska and Utah," says Darren Rhea, Pinedale Fish Biologist with the Wyoming Game and Fish Depart-ment. "#ese species have had tremendous impacts to water bodies, recreation and even drinking water supplies in other states."

Boat inspections are in full swing at Fremont Lake as well as other popular boating destinations across the state. Boaters are reminded to purchase their AIS decal prior to boating on any water in Wyoming. Watercra' users can help "ght the continuing spread of these and other invaders by following the precautionary steps “Drain, Clean and Dry.” To kill adult mussels, a boat must dry for at least 10 days.

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Open Show Entries Due

12:30p: Animal Health Inspection Begins

1:00p: Begin arrival of Quarter Horses

6:00p: Antique Tractor Show7:00p: Antique Tractor Show

and Pull (Grandstand Arena)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

OPENS7:30a: Quarter Horse Show (1 &

2) (Horse Arenas)9:00a: ABGA Boer Goat Show

(Sheep/Goat Arenas) Sheep Dog Trial (Grand-

stand Arena)

10:00a: Kidz and Kars Fair Parade, Downtown Douglas

10a-6p: Entries accepted for Creative and Home Arts (Exhibit Buildings)

12:00p: FFA Advisors/ County Agents FAX WSF with number of head of youth livestock entries

12-2p: Weigh-ins for Arm Wres-tling (North Stage)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15

OPENS7:30a: Quarter Horse Show (3)

(Horse Arenas)8:00a: Superintendents and

Show Coordinators Meeting (McKibben Cafeteria)

8:00a: WSF Dairy Goat Show and WDGA Dairy Goat Show (Sheep/Goat Are-nas)

Cowboy Church (North Stage)

9:00a: Deadline for Youth Live-stock Specie Numbers

9:30a: Wyoming Stock Dog Cattle Trials (Grandstand Arena)

10:00a: ARBA Rabbit Show (Event Tent)

IBGA Boer Goat Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas)

10a-6p: Entries accepted for Creative and Home Arts (Exhibit Buildings)

Youth Dormitories Open Begin arrival of Youth

Livestock3:00p: Ranch Rodeo (Grand-

stand Arena)4:00p: Begin arrival of Youth

Show Horses10:30p: 4-H/FFA Curfew

MONDAY, AUGUST 16

OPENS

7:30a: Ranch Horse Competi-tion (Grandstand Arena)

8:00a: 4-H Dog Show Check-In (Horse Arenas)

Youth Horse Show check-in

Youth Rabbit Show Check-In (Event Tent)

Open Culinary judging (Ft. Reno, lower level)

Open Needlework judg-ing (Ag Hall, upper level)

8a-5p: Youth Exhibit Buildings open to receive entries (Access Limited for the Public: Ft. Reno, Ft. Steele, Ft. Caspar and Ft. Fetterman)

9:00a: 4-H Dog Shows and Showmanship Contest (Horse Arenas)

Youth Rabbit Showman-ship followed by Youth

Rabbit Show (Event Tent)

Commercial Vendors/Buildings Open

Open Crafts judging (Ft. Fetterman)

Open Floriculture judg-ing - (Ft. Reno lower level)

Open Fine Arts judging (Ft. Fetterman)

4-H Clothing judging begins (Ft. Caspar)

FFA Exhibit Building open to receive entries.(Ft. Laramie access lim-ited for the public)

Youth Horse Show Show-manship (Horse Arenas)

Youth Horse Show Halter Classes (Horse Arenas)

Youth Horse Show Programmed Ride (Horse Arenas)

Youth Horse Show Trail Classes (Trail Arena)

12:00p: Exhibit Buildings Open1:00p: 4-H Foods Judging - (Ft.

Caspar) Open Horticulture Judg-

ing (Ft. Reno lower level)3:00p: Open Photography Judg-

ing (Ft. Fetterman) WY Fed Beef Contest

Check-in (Longhorn Pens)

5:00p: All 4-H/FFA exhibits and all Youth Show

Livestock must be in place.

5-7p: Youth Dairy Goat and Meat Goat Check-in (Goat Barn)

6:00p: Fed Beef Contest and WBCIA Fed Beef Live

Evaluation Contest (Longhorn Show Ring)

8:00p: 4-H Chaperone/Agent Meeting (Cafeteria)

9:00p: FFA Member/Advisor Meeting (Cafeteria)

Exhibit Buildings Close10:30p: 4-H/FFA Curfew

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17

OPENS6:30 – Youth Horse Show7:30a: Check-in7:30a: Youth Horse Show Per-

formance Classes (Horse Arenas)

8:00a: 4-H Clothing judging continues (Ft. Caspar)

4-H Home Ec/Misc. judg-ing begins (Ft. Caspar)

4-H Foods Judging continues(Ft. Caspar)

4-H Horticulture Exhibits judging

4-H Exhibits judging be-gins (Ft. Caspar &Upper Ft. Reno)

Open Culinary judging (Ft. Reno-lower level)

Process All Youth Market Beef (Livestock Pavilion)

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Search for your favorite summertime cuisine among the letters below. Words are backward and forward, horizontally, vertically and diagonally. Bon appétit! Answers on page 29.


Energy Focus

Cold showers aren’t a pleas-ant way to start the day, and hot water plays a he'y role in cooking and cleaning too. As a result, water heating has become the second largest user of energy in an average home, accounting for approxi-mately 20 percent of residential energy consumption. To save energy, consumers have wrapped water heaters in blankets or wrapped hot water pipes in insulation. While those practices should continue, a new type of water heating product is entering the market, promising to lower energy consumption and save consum-ers money.Heat pump water heaters, while not a new technology, are experiencing a rebirth. A handful of small compa-nies produced units in the 1980s and 1990s. But random failures and other issues (such as the need for utilities to install special electric service to power the devices) soured consumers on the technology. In addition, many electric co-ops of-fered (and still o!er) load management programs that depended on brie&y shu%ing o! standard electric resistance water heaters (which can store hot wa-ter for many hours) as a way to cut elec-tric use during times of peak demand when power prices skyrocket. #ese programs, in turn, helped co-ops keep electric bills a!ordable. Heat pump wa-ter heaters, unfortunately, could not be used in these e!orts.Now, new and improved generation of heat pump water heaters have entered the market. Many electric cooperatives

are currently testing these products for possible deployment in their service territories(a critical step in determin-ing whether they will really help con-sumers save energy and trim electric bills.

Heat pump water heaters come in two types. #e more expensive “integrated” model replaces an electric resistance water heater with one that combines a heat pump with a storage tank. #e sec-ond version adds a heat pump unit to an existing electric water heater.

In both versions, a heat pump circulates a refrigerant, which absorbs heat from

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#e Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo’s Wool Barn is known for its sheep shearing demonstrations, informative talks and in-depth sheep wool history. #is year #e Wool Barn will lose two of the Fair’s well-respected and hon-ored members.

Earl and Jewell Reed’s current posi-tions with the State Fair, dating back more than 30 years, are coming to an end.

According to the Wyoming State Fair sta!, the Reeds have made many im-portant contributions to the Fair over their years of service. Earl Reed de-signed the wool rack and organization system used by both the Wyoming and Montana State Fairs while serving as Wool Superintendent. Jewell Reed served as the Wool Annex Manager at the State Fair. #e two admi%ed, weighed and organized &eeces, in ad-dition to creating a rich learning envi-ronment for the whole family.

State Fair Director James Goodrich called the Reeds’ dedication to the Fair

unprecedented. #eir lifelong involve-ment as leaders in the 4-H program, he said, “doesn’t come along o'en.”

#e couple has participated in the State Fair for more than 30 years, as well as having been members of the Wyoming Wool Grower’s Association and 4-H.

Moreover, many see the Reeds’ sheep wool knowledge as invaluable to the state’s sheep wool industry and econo-my. According to the National Agricul-tural Statistics Service, Wyoming is the third-largest sheep and lamb produc-ing state in the United States.

Director Goodrich said he will espe-cially miss the couple’s sheep wool industry historical knowledge. Goo-drich said knowledge like theirs o'en does not get wri%en down, preventing it from being taught to future genera-tions. He also observed generally that many people become dependent on the longevity of older generations to safeguard important information, and o'en forget to document it.

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#e couple has been 4-H Leaders in Converse County, as well as Key Lead-ers for 4-H Shooting Sports. #e "rst Earl Reed invitational Shooting Match was held in April 2010, and honors his contribution to shooting sports. In 2008, the Reeds were awarded the Association of Fairs Hass Wilkerson Heritage Award for their dedicated and outstanding fair service.

#e Reeds will certainly be missed, but the organizers and participants of the Wyoming State Fair wish them well and look forward to the good works they will share in the coming years.

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Since the National Animal Identi"-cation System was discontinued and individual states were put in charge of initiating their own, we have seen lin-gering confusion and lack of interest in animal identi"cation systems. #e dis-cussion whether to make these systems mandatory or voluntary continues. Opposition to a mandatory system re-mains and is still a signi"cant roadblock to progress. However, any voluntary system will only be partially e!ective. #us, for a system to account for true traceability of a species, mandates have to be included.

Now that each state has the ability to determine what is best for their produc-ers and how to implement that system, we need to have a method of account-ing for groups of animals. #ere is a tremendous di!erence between large shipments of calves destined to enter the feeding channels held together as

a group and set to slaughter within a short timeframe, and individual ani-mals moving between locations and owners. With that idea in mind, ca%le commonly trade owners during their lifetime, and those are the ones we need to trace.

Looking back to the Bovine Spongi-form Encephalopathy (Mad Cow Dis-ease) case that entered this country from Canada should show that we are no be%er equipped to account for all of the animals in any given shipment today than we were then. One of the most serious issues faced with that case was the total inability to account for the ca%le in the shipment, which were lost because of poor records. If we do not have the ability to account for and trace every animal moving, what good is any system in providing accurate data?

We do have the brucellosis tags applied to heifers, but anyone can a%est that the retention of these is not ideal. For the present they work "ne, but we still lose far too many tags, making them some-what unreliable for permanent identi-"cation. Once lost, they are replaced with a silver tag and that number is recorded. Anyone who has seen many trader ca%le knows that cows may have several silver tags in their ears – and that the application of several tags destroys the ability to trace that animal.

If we look at the Scrapie program in sheep and how it has been applied, we see feeder lambs, both male and female, that are allowed to move without indi-

vidual identi"cation. #en we see that all breeding and exhibi-tion sheep are required to have a Scrapie tag prior to movement. #ese tags are not required until and unless that sheep leaves the premise of origin. Each tag has a premises identi"-cation number as well as an individual identi"cation number for each animal. When moving in larger groups, it is possible to list the numbers from "rst to last on the records. Once this was implemented and accepted, it became very e!ective and workable.

#ere is every indication that some sys-tem like that could be implemented in the ca%le industry with li%le e!ort and minimal expense to the producers.

Considering the fact that traders and smaller operations are going to sell through sale barns rather than direct in large groups, maybe the "rst step would be to implement identi"cation at the sale barn with records made and kept of animals tagged, which would be simi-lar to – but more e!ective than – back tags.

#ere is every indication this trace back system is going to be needed at some point, and the fact remains that there is presently no system in place to adequately account for information needed. #e longer the delay, the more susceptible the industry is to serious is-sues if a disease occurs.

Donald Cobb is a practicing veterinarian and contributing columnist. He resides in Casper.

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surrounding air before it passes through a compressor to maximize heat output. Essentially, heat drawn from the air transfers to water in the tank.

While a heat pump water heater can produce most of the hot water a fam-ily requires, a backup electric resistance element in the tank takes over when outside air becomes too cold or when consumers need ex-tra hot water. In summer, cool exhaust air can be released into the vicinity where the heat pump water heater is located, assisting home cooling, or it can be returned outside via ducts.

Because a heat pump water heater uses electricity to move, rather than generate, heat, it consumes roughly half the electricity of a conventional electric resistance model.

But this added e$ciency comes with a high price tag. Integrated units sell for $1,400 to $2,000(more than twice the cost of standard electric resistance water heater. Depending on your co-op’s electric rate and the installed cost of a heat pump water heater, including any "nancial incentives, payback for

the purchase can takes li%le as three years. In areas with low electric-ity rates and limited "nancial incentives, though, the payback period can be much longer.

A heat pump water heater needs space of at least 10 feet square to ensure adequate air exchange. An open basement, a utility room, or – in some areas – a garage, will work.

Noise becomes another con-sideration when deciding where to place a unit. While conventional electric resis-tance water heaters operate

quietly, most heat pump water heaters boast noise levels similar to window air conditioners.

Heat pump water heaters are not a uni-versal option. Residents in colder cli-mates will see decreased performance during winter. In the Paci"c Northwest, for instance, if the heat pump is designed to work at ambient air temperatures of 45o F or higher, the water heater’s elec-tric element will operate whenever air temperatures drop below that level, re-ducing energy savings.

To learn more visit energystar.gov, and search for heat pump water heaters.

Alice Clamp is a technology writer for the Cooperative Research Network, a service of the Arlington, Virginia-based National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. %e mission of the Cooperative Research Network is to monitor, evaluate, and apply technologies that help electric cooperative utilities control costs, increase productivity, and enhance service to their consumer-members.

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When Wyoming entered the Union in 1890, the control of Wyoming Territorial Prison (WTP) was transferred to the state and a new penitentiary was built in Rawlins. As early as 1900, University of Wyoming (UW) Ag Experiment Station Director Elmer Smiley began encouraging state leaders to consider the WTP grounds for their agricultural research center.

When the last prisoners were moved to Rawlins in 1903, the State Board of Charities and Reform (SBCR) passed a resolution that transferred use of the prison grounds to the UW Agricultural Col-lege and Experimental Station. SBCR also pur-chased the “old broom factory” from former prison warden N.K. Bo-swell, who personally owned the broom–mak-ing business. Included in this purchase were several “boxcar structures” and other inventory. An ex-perimental stock farm was established and the following year, $10,000 (about $200,000 by today’s standards!) was re-quested: $5,000 for remodel work and $5,000 to stock the farm with “suitable animals.”

#e UW Stock Farm began its livestock research with sheep, primarily the Ram-bouillet breed, as its a%ributes best "t the climate of Wyoming. Experiments focused on feeding and breeding. In-creased interest in studies on sheep and wool was seen in 1907, with the $3,000 purchase and installation of a wool scouring plant. Sheep and wool domi-nated the focus of the stock farm until a'er WWII.

#e former broom factory became the main sheep facility with additional barn space tacked on. A boxcar structure was moved out of the stockade and rooms

added for “shepherd’s quarters.” #e 1875 War-den’s House was utilized for stock farm o$ces, and the “judging pavilion,” also known as the “sheep pavilion,” became part of the facilities.

#e brick prison building was converted into a dairy facility by removing the cells. #e dairy cows were mostly Guernsey and Jer-sey breeds and were kept in the south wing of the

prison and milked twice daily. #ere were also beef ca%le, mainly shorthorn bred for show and siring for the estab-lishment of premium bloodlines.

In contrast to the many Territorial Pris-on buildings adapted for use by the stock farm, the horse barn was one of the site’s

"rst major new construction projects. It was designed in 1910 with room for horses, storage of hay and grain, and car-riages. Over the years a number of other structures were also added to meet the stock farm’s needs.

In addition to horses and ca%le, UW researchers also studied swine and the economical value of raising pork. #e poultry department studied turkeys and chickens, with research including hatch-ing eggs at high altitudes.

Much of the experimental stock farm’s focus was unique to the area. A 1907 Annual Stock Farm Report stated that an outstanding feature of the UW facil-ity was its 7,000-foot altitude – valued for conducting experiments that test the e!ects of high altitude on plants and ani-mals.

Other rewarding experiments included study of alkali soils, and their e!ect on seed germination and plant growth. Farm lands were reclaimed by drainage experiments, and about sixty acres of the worst alkalized portions of the 190-acre farm were plowed and sowed to a mixture of wheat and oats.

By 1912 ("eld) peas and oats had been successfully planted on the reclaimed land, and it was recommended that more research be conducted with further drainage of alkalized land sur-rounding the prison. Stock farm animals were fed peas grown on site, as well as sun&owers.

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An antique Fanning Seed Cleaner, donated by the University of Wyoming Stock Farm is displayed in the Judging Pavilion building.

Photographs by Noel V. Hayes, Jr.


Wyoming Territorial Prison became a State Prison with Wyoming’s Statehood in 1890. Prison operation was contracted out, but the lessee needed income from prison industries to cover expenses. Inmates were asked what skills they had when being admitted to the prison.

Resulting industries were as varied as taxi-dermy, cigar-making, candle-making, shoe-making, furniture-making, leather goods, horsehair braiding, farming, and baking, but broom-making was the prison’s major industry, as it was most profitable. In 2010, the building’s name was changed to reflect other industries.

The days were long, the work repetitive and conditions rough, but for prisoners the op-portunity to work in the broom factory was probably better than wasting away in a cell. In 1900, the factory’s peak year, records indi-cate 720 brooms were finished per day, and

shipped by boxcar to markets as far away as San Francisco, and even overseas.

Today some original WTP broom-making equipment is on display, while replica pieces are used by WTPSHS volunteers to demon-strate the step-by-step process of broom-making as it was done over 100 years ago. Brooms are made in a series of orderly steps – attaching broom corn to the handle with wire on a “winder,” putting it in a vise or press to hand-sew it, and trimming the un-even broom straw ends.

Pictured left: A replica shows one type of broom “winder” for attaching broom corn (straw) to the handle. Replica equipment was constructed by staff and volunteers to be used for demon-strating broom making in the restored “1892 Prison Industries” building (formerly called Broom Factory) at WTPSHS. Note the foot pedal near the bottom of the leg.

If there is a Wyoming topic that interests you, and you’d like to see a feature about it in the WREN, please send your story tips, questions, photos or manuscripts to [email protected] or WREN Magazine, 2312 Carey Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001. Our editorial staff will contact you if we decide to follow-up on your lead.

Around 1913 a study compared na-tive grass hay to al-falfa hay and utilized horses on hand. #ese horses were mostly Percheron dra' horses used for hauling, plow-ing, harvesting, etc.

In 1919, the War Department ap-pointed a remount board of army of-

"cers, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) representatives, civilian horse-men, and breeders to oversee a nation-wide breeding project that would rem-edy the nation’s depleted horse herds. Four years later saw the distribution of 279 high quality stallions to 42 states. Wyoming received the second highest number of stallions, behind Texas.

Earl B. Krantz was appointed to the Federal Bureau of Animal Industry – USDA’s veterinary division – and one of his "rst assignments was to oversee the federal horse breeding project recently moved to the UW Stock Farm for the purpose of breeding utility horses for light ranch work and the US Military Remount program.

In 1923, Station Director John Hill re-ports that “the horse breeding experi-ment in cooperation with the USDA added twenty-six head of light horses to the livestock equipment of the station. Most of the stallions were #orough-bred, with an occasional Standardbred, Saddlebred, Arabian, or Morgan.”

#e same year the stock farm partnered with the USDA, Director Hill reported “new prime breeding Percheron live-stock – four mares and a stallion.” No evidence suggests that the stock farm’s Percheron mares were bred to the mili-tary’s #oroughbred stallions, but such practices were very commonplace. #e #oroughbred/Percheron combina-tion was an almost ideal crossbreed, producing extremely versatile o!spring for farm, ranch, and military use.

#e breeding experiment discontinued operation at the stock farm in 1925 “on account of no funds being provided by the last Congressional appropriation bill.” #e project moved to Montana and Earl B. Krantz went with the gov-ernment horses.

Other programs over the years included testing animal feed for digestibility and nutrition, livestock judging competi-tions at home and afar, and other hands-

on training and experiments in all phases of agriculture for UW students as well as for providing information for ranchers and home owners. By the early 1970s, the old prison was vacated once more, but this time due to substantial dete-rioration of the building. UW research work was moved to other locations.

Just as the early UW Stock Farm pro-grams once advanced agricultural knowledge, today’s expanding stock farm exhibits at WTPSHS will pro-mote public understanding of agricul-ture’s progress. Readers are invited to come to Laramie to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the horse barn and learn more about the Stock Farm Era.

For more informa-tion, call WTPSHS, 307-745-6161, or visit wyoparks.state.wy.us.

Ella Marie Hayes is a $ee-lance writer and Carbon Power & Light customer based in Saratoga. She and her husband, Van, enjoy contributing historical articles and pho-tographs to the WREN as part of their travels around the state.

Misty Stoll, WTPSHS Museum Curator, holds part of a harness that was probably used for a UW Stock Farm Percheron draft horse during parades.

Antique farm equipment from the UW Stock Farm Era is on display in the Judging Pavilion at WTPSHS in Laramie.

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Cowboy State Buzz (continued from page 10)

8:00a: Process all Youth Market Swine (Swine Center)

9:00a: Youth Poultry Check-in/In Place (Event Tent)

Youth Meat Goat Show-manship followed by

Youth Breeding Meat Goat show followed by

Youth Market Goat show (Goat Show Arena)

FFA Ag Mechanics judging (Ft. Laramie)

Hay Show judging (Ag & NR Center)

10:00a: Commercial Vendors Buildings Open

Process all Youth Market Lambs (Livestock Pavilion)

Youth Poultry Showman-ship followed by Youth Poultry Show (Event Tent)

10:30a: Weigh-in for Performance Pork Contest (Swine Cen-ter)

11:30a: Weigh-in for Performance Lamb Contest (Livestock Pavilion)

12:00p: Exhibit Buildings Open Youth Exhibit Buildings

Open (Youth ExhibitBuild-ings have limited access to guests due to judging)

1:00p: Natural Colored and Spin-ning Wool Judging (Wool Pavilion)

Youth Pocket Pet Show (Event Tent)

1:30p: Performance Lamb Evalu-ation Contest (Livestock Pavilion)

3:00p: Youth Beef Fitting Contest (Beef Arena)

3:30p: Performance Pork Evalua-tion Contest (Swine Show Arena)

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9:00p: Exhibit Buildings Close10:30p: 4-H/FFA Curfew

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18

OPENS-YOUTH DAY7:30a: 4-H Livestock Judging

Contest (Sheep/Goat Arenas)

8:00a: Open and Youth Wool Show Judging (Wool Pavil-ion)

4-H Cat Show Check-in (Event Tent)

Judging of 4-H Exhibits (if needed) (Ft. Caspar)

FFA Agronomy, Classroom judging (Ft. Laramie)

4-H and FFA Dairy Goat Showmanship Contest followed by Youth Dairy Goat Show (Goat Arenas)

9a-12p: Wyoming Livestock Board meeting (Cafeteria, East Wing)

9:00a: 4-H Cat Show and Show-manship Contest w(Event Tent)

10:00a: Commercial Vendors Buildings Open

Commercial Heifer Show (Longhorn Pens)

Wyoming Ropefest 2010 (Silver Arena)

12:00p: Open and Youth Exhibit Buildings Open

12:30p: 4-H Livestock Judging Rea-sons (Ft. Steele)

1:00p: All Other Breeds Cattle (AOB) Show followed by Wyoming Maine-Anjou Market Beef Show fol-lowed by Murray Grey Show (Beef Arenas)

WLR Wyoming Cattle-men’s Conference

3-5p: Miss Rodeo Wyoming Horsemanship (Equine Arena)

3:00p: Shorthorn Cattle Show followed by

Shorthorn Steer Show (Beef Arenas)

3:30p: Natural Fiber Arts Judging (Wool Pavilion)

4:00p: 4-H Swine Showmanship followed by Youth Breed-ing Swine Show followed by Champion of Champi-ons Market Swine Show followed by Pen of 5 Mar-ket Swine (Swine Arena) Champion of Champions Market Lamb Challenge followed by Pen of 5 Market Lambs followed by WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Lamb Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas)

5:30p: Wyoming Livestock Roundup & Farm Credit Services Gathering

6:30p: 4-H Livestock Judging Awards (Livestock Arena)

9:00p: Exhibit Buildings Close10:30p: 4-H/FFA Curfew

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19

OPENS8:00a: PRCA Steer Roping

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Leif Videen spent his years growing up in Northwestern Wisconsin buckskin-ning, canoeing, and dogsledding. A'er spending two years in the Upper Pen-insula of Michigan a%ending a com-munity college, he then headed to Wyo-ming to work for an out"%er. Living in cowcamps and guiding pack trips in the Wind River and Gros Ventre Ranges he took jobs that kept him learning about horses, tack, gear, and cowboyin’ in the mountains.

Leif ’s love of "xing and making cowboy gear is shown in this book as he gives in great detail how to make everything from tool pouches to rope halters and saddle bags plus everything in between using leather. His knowledge is out-standing in tying knots for the trail so gear does not come apart.

If you would like to know how to make an antler belt buckle or a hitch for a wag-on you will "nd his words soothing and his techniques easy to follow. #e proj-ects that he o!ers are not only for the cowboy on the trail but for the enthusi-ast who loves to work with leather.

He also gives you secrets showing you how to cut edges on your projects to make them look like a professional did them. #is is a wonderful publication for the hobbyist who loves making things out of leather, and if you have never worked with leather this book will make it very easy. I never knew there was so much that a true cowboy had to have on the trail and the things that could go wrong with their equipment.

Alta Hepner, Library Technician, Wyo-ming State Library

Book Review

By Leif Videen. 2009. Mountain Press Publishing. 142 p.

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Warm andSunnyBreezy andCoolSummer variesDo you?#ere are ups,And alsoDowns,Sunbeams playShadow tag.#e sun is pleasant,Waving and tumbling,Clouds play tagAt incredible speed,Some days, the windScreamsUnhappily,Wind whispers and Tumbles, dances and Falls.All of these things are in summerIs it a dream?

#e heavenly redolenceOf cloudburst freshened airAromatic sagebrush bruisedIts pungent fragrance share

A summer storm brief respite bringsFlagging spirits fortifyAnd drenching rains do stimulateIn many ways electrify

Arid earth so parched with thirstPrecipitation quenchWelcome relief from summer’s heatPerfumes with cleansing scent

And for this cause the dog days pauseA downpour interrupts#e doldrums of the old humdrumFatigue of sun disrupts

Can you hear it?How can you not hear it?

It rumbles through the town in the dead of night.Oh, the tales it could tell, of places been and things seen.

It’s the BNSF whistling clear and loud, as it shakes the doors and ra%les the windows

Would I miss it if it ceased to run?Probably, but probably I’ll never know.

As it snakes beyond the town, it’s back to sleep for me.Until tomorrow, when the BNSF rumbles

through the dark once more.


1 can (29 oz.) apricots, drained and cut fine (reserve juice)

1 can (29 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)

2 small pkg. orange gelatin

2 c. hot water

1 c. combined apricot and pine-apple juice

3/4 c. marshmallows

Drain and chill the fruits. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add 1 cup fruit juice (reserve remain-ing juice for topping). Chill until thickened, but not set. Fold in fruit and marshmallows, then pour into 9 x 13 dish. Chill until firm.

1/2 c. sugar

3 Tbsp. flour

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 c. combined pineapple and apricot juice

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

8 oz. Cool Whip

3/4 c. grated cheddar cheese

Combine sugar and flour, blend in beaten egg, and stir in juices. Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter or marga-rine. Allow to cool. After cooled, fold in Cool Whip and spread over chilled gelatin layer. Sprinkle top with grated cheese and chill.

For October, send us your favorite Trick or Treats. What spooky treats do you make for Halloween? Send by August 25 to Country Cooks at our new address:

[email protected] 2312 Carey Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82001.

Please include your name, co-op and a phone number (in case we have questions).

This scrumptious and sweet salad will impress your guests!

2 lbs. green seedless grapes

2 lbs. red seedless grapes

8 oz. sour cream

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 c. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. crushed pecans

Wash and stem grapes. Set aside. Mix sour cream, cream cheese, sugar and vanilla by hand until blended. Stir grapes into mixture and pour into a large serving bowl. For topping: Combine brown sugar and crushed pecans. Sprinkle over the top of the grapes to cover completely. Chill overnight.

Nancy Zimmerer, Lingle, WY

1 c. Bisquick

1 c. milk

1 c. sugar

1/2 c. melted butter or margarine

1 qt. chokecherries, cooked and sweetened

Make a batter of the Bisquick, milk and sugar. Put the melted butter in the bottom of a casserole. Pour the batter in. Top with chokecher-ries. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes.

June Wilson Read, Greensboro, NC

4 c. vanilla yogurt

2 10-oz. pkg. frozen strawberries or raspberries, partially thawed

2 medium bananas

Place all ingredi-ents in blender. Cover and blend about 30 seconds or until smooth. Makes 8 servings.

Anne Metzler, Riverton, WY

Carole Blakeman, Burlington, WY

Country Cooks

Calling all cooks!


Cowboy State Buzz (continued from page 18)

8:00a: 4-H Breeding Sheep Showmanship fol-lowed by Youth Breeding Sheep Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas)

9:00a: Equine Extravaganza Shows (Horse Arenas)

4-H Fashion Revue judging-Douglas High School

WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Goat Show followed by Champion of Champions Market

Goat Show (Goat Arenas)10:00a: Commercial Exhibits Open Hereford Cattle Show (Beef Arenas)

followed by Pen of 3 Bulls and Wyo-ming Hereford Steer Show

Wyoming Pioneer Assn. Meeting (Cafeteria)

12:00p: Open and Youth Exhibit Buildings Open

Wyoming Pioneer Assn. Luncheon (Cafeteria)

2:00p: Angus Cattle Show followed by Wyo-ming Angus

Steer Show and WJAA Heifer Show (Beef Arena)

3:00p: FFA Swine Showmanship followed by YouthMarket Swine Show (Swine Arena)

5:00p: Champion of Champions Market Beef Show followed by WVATA Youth Jackpot Beef Show (Beef Arenas)

Supreme Champion Beef Bull and Female

Selection (following Angus Show)

6:00p: Performance Pork Awards (Swine Center)

MRW Autograph signing (North Stage)

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9:00p: Exhibit Buildings Close Commercial Exhibits Close10:30p: 4-H/FFA Curfew

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20

7:30a: Miss Rodeo Wyoming Horsemanship (Horse Arenas)

FFA Sheep Showmanship and 4-H Market Lamb Showmanship followed by Youth Market Lamb Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas)

8:00a: PRCA Rodeo Slack (Grandstand Arena) Weigh-in for Open Prospect Calves

(Livestock Pavilion)9:00a: Equine Extravaganza Shows (Horse

Arenas) 4-H Beef Showmanship Contest fol-

lowed by Youth Breeding Beef Show followed Youth Pen of 5 Breeding Heifer Show followed by N.I.L.E. Merit Heifer Showcase, followed by Open Prospect Calf Show (Beef Arenas)

10:00a: Commercial Vendors/Exhibit Buildings Open

11:00a: Exhibit Buildings Open Texas Longhorn Cattle Show (Long-

horn Ring)

1:30p: “A Living Legacy” Tree Program dedi-cation (Ag Hall)

Wyoming Market Steer Futurity (Beef Show Arena)

3:00p: Sheep Lead Contest (Event Tent)

6:00p: Youth Sheewp Fitting Contest (Sheep/Goat Arenas)

6:30p: WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Swine Show (Swine Show Center)

WYOMING AGRICULTURE AWARDS

4-H Fashion Revue - (Douglas High School Aud.)

9:00p: Exhibit Buildings Close10:00p: Commercial Exhibits Close10:30p: 4-H/FFA Curfew

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21

8:00a: FFA Beef Showmanship followed by Youth Market Beef Show followed by Pen of 5 Market Beef Show, followed by Bred, Fed and Owned show (Beef Arenas)

Open Class Sheep Show and Natural Colored Sheep Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas)

8:30a: Equine Extravaganza Shows (Horse Arenas)

10:00a: WYOMING STATE FAIR PARADE Downtown Douglas

Commerical Vendor Buildings Open11:00a: Exhibit Buildings Open Wyoming Farmer’s Market (Event

Tent) Lamb Evaluation Contest Awards

(Sheep/Goat Arenas) Fed Beef Contest Awards Presenta-

tions held during Youth Mkt. Beef Show (Beef Arenas)

1:30p: Sheep Shearing Demonstrations (Wool Pavilion)

SACO Soup Contest judging (Lower Ft. Reno)

2:00p: Rubber Chicken Race/Stick Horse Rodeo (Grandstand Arena)

Bonsai Demonstration (Lower Ft. Reno)

Wyoming Mustang Days Activities (Horse Arenas)

3:00p: FFA Round Robin Showmanship fol-lowed by 4-H Round Robin Show-manship followed by Over the Hill Showmanship (Sheep/Goat Arenas)

5:00p: All Breed Sheep Sale (Sheep Barn)7:00p: PRCA RODEO (Grandstand Arena) CROWNING OF MISS RODEO WYO-

MING 2011 (Grandstand Platform)9:00p: Exhibit Buildings Close10:00p: Commercial Exhibits Close10:30p: 4-H/FFA Curfew12:00a: Carnival Closes

SUNDAY, AUGUST 225:30a: McKibben Cafeteria Open for Break-

fast6:00a: Livestock Exhibits Released7:00a: Begin Release of Home Arts Exhibits10:00a: Dormitories Close


“It takes a village to raise a child,” so goes a popular cliché. In the Cowboy State, the saying can read a li%le dif-ferently but would convey the same meaning. It takes a ranch to raise a child in rural Wyoming.

Beyond the ranch a child calls home is his or her “village.” I’m not referring to the nearest town. I’m speaking of the ranching community of neighbors. #ese are the folks who help shape opinions and ideals. I don’t know about your locale, but ours is rich in lo-cal color! Children are keen observers and everything they witness is part of the process that molds their character.

One of the key ingredients for suc-cess in anyone’s life is acquiring a good work ethic. Secondly, a healthy handle on etique%e will serve you be%er than money ever will. #ese days, manners and respect seem to have gone out of style with co!eemakers that last. Sadly, many of today’s young folk are slipping into an unhealthy mindset that has a loose grip on both items. #is trou-bling a%itude has branches too, and the whole of it will harden with age. But, the good news is that the values and the ‘moral compass’ that made the U.S.A. the greatest country in the world is alive and well on our ranches.

Children are the same as they’ve al-ways been. Kids are like carrots. To be strong and sweet, they need good, deep dirt, rain, and sunny love. #ey are still bright with hope and quietly thrilled when they feel needed, valued and important in the grand scheme of

things. #ey want to think rightly and achieve mastery over the many things that each year introduces them to.

Something that seems to be a prob-lem nowadays is forge%ing that chil-dren need to be outside. #ey learn academics in the schoolroom, but they learn about “life” outside. Fresh air, like nothing else, enhances brain func-tion. Kids need to work hard and play hard outside and sometimes those two things happen at the same time – like at brandings. Dirt and everything that lives in it or on it is where many of the secrets of life can be found.

I have a thousand fond memories from my childhood and most of them are outdoor scenes. I was lucky to ex-perience the full meaning of the word “idyllic.” I wonder if my grandparents, who were members of the “Greatest Generation,” worried about my future. #ey knew far more about the trials and tribulations of life than our gen-eration does. #ey were young adults

during not one, but two World Wars and the Great Depression. Winston Churchill once said, “Keep calm and carry on” and people did…the best they could. #ose words are just as "t-ting today.

Take heart Wyoming, our kids are growing up in a great place and they can be just as ready as we were for whatever the future brings. I feel en-couraged when I remember a song that our generation learned in Sunday school. “He’s got the whole world in His hands.” Our world, our times and our kids.

Enlighten Us

Shery Jespersen's ancestors homesteaded in northeast Wyoming after the Civil War. She and her husband, Lynn, ranch for a living in the same locale. Shery has been a horse lover all her life and also enjoys history, heirloom poultry, making artsy things from 'junktiques' and collecting Victorian china. She's been a freelance writer and designer for 20 years and is a contributor for MaryJanesFarm publications. Read her blog at: http://reataroseranch.blogspot.com.

Watch here in coming months for new voices commenting on Wyoming and energy-related issues.

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AUG 14

6p, $20, Miner’s Delight Inn Bed & Breakfast, info 307-332-0248, [email protected], or www.minersdelightinn.com

THURSDAYS10:30a (preschool 0-5 yrs.), free,

branch library, 346 Fish St., info 307-276-3515

SECOND TUESDAYSEnjoy

coffee & discussions on history. 1p, free, Senior Ctr., 671 W. Fetterman, info 307-684-9331

ONGOING“Icons

and Other Observations” through Aug 25, “Contemporary Realist Paintings” by Aaron Wuerker, Richard McKown and Tom Tomc. Aug 27 – Oct 27, (Open house Aug 27, 5-7p), info [email protected] or 307-217-1322

TUESDAYS7p, Johnson County Fair-

grounds, info 307-684-7357

WEDNESDAYS 7p, Johnson County

Fairgrounds, info 307-684-7357

THURSDAYS Local musicians play

bluegrass, western & folk. 6p-?, free, Occiden-tal Saloon, 10 N. Main, info 307-684-0451

AUG 1-8 All events take

place at Johnson County Fairgrounds unless otherwise specified, info 307-684-7357

Dog Show featuring obedience and agil-ity, 8a

Horse Show, 8a; Cat Show, 10a

Exhibit hall opens 1p; Open Sheep Show, 3p; Sheep Feed with all the fixings, 5p; Public Style Show featuring the sewing talents of Johnson County's 4-H clubs, 5p; Sheep Lead and Stock Dog Trials, 7p

Team Penning, 7p

All County Roping, 9a; Team Roping Slack, 6p

Youth Rodeo, 9a; Pie Contest, 10a; Talent Contest, 2p; Stick Horse Race, 3p; Fun-On-The-Go, 7-11p (Prosinski Park); Dance, 8p (Prosin-ski Park)

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-9:30a (Clear Creek School); Parade, 10a; Rodeo, 1p

Rodeo, 1p

AUG 7 The Johnson County

YMCA welcomes runners of all ages to run the picturesque courses for the 5k (3.1 miles) or 10k (6.2 miles), info 307-684-9558 (YMCA)

AUG 21 hosted by Sheridan Col-

lege in Johnson County featuring barrel rac-ing, team and breakaway roping. All pro-ceeds go to benefit Johnson County students who will attend Sheridan College in Johnson County. 9a, Johnson County Fairgrounds, info 307-684-2001 (Ashlea Redding)

AUG 1 Pioneer Church,

1700 Fairgrounds Rd, info 307-235-5775

Industrial Building, 1700 Fairgrounds Rd, info 307-235-5775

AUG 7-8 Outdoor Arena, 1700 Fiargrounds Rd,

info 307-235-5775

AUG 14-15 Indoor Arena, 1700 Fair-

grounds Rd, info 307-235-5775

AUG 21 Antonio Jimenez. Hall of

Champions, 1700 Fairgrounds Rd, info 307-235-5775

AUG 22 Parking Lot,


AUG 22 Pioneer Church,


AUG 28 Indus-

trial Building, 1700 Fairgrounds Rd, info 307-235-5775

Year End Show. Indoor Arena, 1700 Fairgrounds Rd, info 307-235-5775

SEPT 4 Industrial Building,


SATURDAYSA different band from

“The Post’s” past will play every Sat. night through Labor Day in celebration of its 20th anniversary. 8:30p, free, Trading Post Dinner House and Saloon, 2755 Hwy 130, info 307-721-5074 or 307-742-7731

AUG 14Look for the Cen-

tennial Library used book sale table! 8a, Nici Self Museum

AUG 18Come for a

BBQ dinner and stay for a reading from the Cody author’s newly published Bone Fire. BBQ 5:30p, author presentation 7p, Dinner $10, presentation free; donations accepted to benefit the Centennial Library, Trading Post Dinner House, 2755 Hwy 130, info 307-721-5074 or 307-742-7731

THURSDAYS 7-11a, Indian Hill

Business Ctr., 611 Carlson, Ste. 112, info 307-638-7890

AUG 7-8

Registration Sat 7-10a, Curt Gowdy State Park, info (307)221-0950 (Bob Day) or www.cheyennefieldarchers.org

TUESDAYS 4:30p (grades K-4), free, branch li-

brary, 1240 Front St., info 307-758-4331

FIRST THURSDAYS-

Explore natural his-tory, resources, conservation, management & related issues of Greater Yellowstone Eco-system (no food or drinks allowed). 12:15-1p, free, Buffalo Bill Historical Ctr., Coe Aud., 720 Sheridan Ave., info 307-587-4771

WEEKDAYSC hours 9-5p, 836 Sheridan Avenue, info 307-587-3597

AUG 21Lecture by Chavawn Kelly.

7p, Free but park admission fees may apply, info 307-467-5283 x224 (Hugh Hawthorne)

AUG 19

Authors of "Images of America: Doug-las," Linda Graves Fabian and Carol Price Tripp will be signing books at the Pioneer Memorial Museum, info 307-358-9288

6:30p, KOA Campground, 225 Welty St., info 800-562-0806 or www.circleupchuckwagondinner-show.com

TUESDAYSall ages and experience lev-

els welcome. 8-9:30p, 12 and under $2, adults $3, Rustic Pine Frontier Room, 123 Ramshorn, info 307-455-2772

10a-6p, free, 909 Ramshorn, info 307-455-2284

WEDNESDAYS 10:15a, free, public li-

brary, 202 N. 1st Street, info 307-455-2992

FRIDAYS

8p, $7, Clarence Allison Memorial Are-na, Hwy 26, info 307-455-2556, 307-455-3603, www.duboiswyoming.org

AUG 4-6 Walk-in only, NO

appointments. Dubois Health Fair, 7a-10a daily, Dubois High School Auditorium, info 307-455-2243

AUG 6 Dr. Richard Adams of the

State Geologist’s office will talk about this summer’s exploration of the Wind River Mountains in search of new high-elevation pre-historic Indian village sites. Free, 7p, Den-nison Lodge

AUG 7

Tickets $5, info 307-349-6400, [email protected] and www.howlrodeobulls.com

What's Happening


Open to all former students of DHS.

4p sign-in at Rustic Pine, cash bar, snacks provided; 8p rodeo, Clarence Allison arena, $7.

10a golf tournament, Antelope Hills, info 307-455-3548 (Lynn); 10a, Chariot Races, info 307-455-2262 (Scott); 4p buffalo BBQ, $8, City Park; 8p dance and live music at Rustic Pine, cash bar (no cover).

8-10a breakfast at Rustic Pine Steak House, info 307-455-3946 (Michelle)

info 307-455-3683

AUG 14All-day tour of the Elk

Trails and Finley ranches, sponsored by the Museum and the Wind River Program of the Jackson Hole land Trust. Meet at the museum at 9a, $35

AUG 14 4-7p, City

Park, info 307-455-2556

AUG 16 Meredith and

Tory Taylor demonstrate the types of food Sheep Eater Indians ate at their high-eleva-tion villages in the Wind River Mountains. 7p, free, Dennison Lodge

AUG 20-21 benefit the Chance

Phelps Foundation and NOD. Family fun, food, games contests, Native American danc-ers, bed races, log carving & pig wrestling. Concerts include Bacon Brothers and Ian Ty-son, see page 8 for info

AUG 21 Walk-in only, NO

appointments. Dubois Health Fair, 9a-12p, Dubois High School Auditorium, info 307-455-2243

SEPT 5-6Sun 7p and Mon

4p, Shoshoni Activities Association Arena, South Maple Street, info 307- 840-0209 or [email protected]

ONGOING

featuring guided tours, living his-tory demonstrations, interpretive programs and special events. Summer hours: park open dawn to dusk each day, visitor’s center open 8a-7p, 965 Gray Rocks Road, Fort Laramie, info 307-837-2221

AUG 14 Visi-

tors will see many characters associated with the rich history of Fort Laramie. Park guides will meet visitors in the parking lot area, give a short orientation, and then lead groups through a series of vignettes. Bring bug spray and flashlight. 7p, free, Fort Laramie National Historic Site, Fort Laramie, reservations and info 307-837-2221

AUG 14-15 1860s era

soldiers take you on a journey into Civil War period infantry and cavalry daily life. The Fort will come alive with programs, demonstra-tions, historic camps, displays and more. Liv-ing history camps and historic weapon dem-

onstrations held throughout the day. Sat 10a to Sun 4p, Fort Laramie Historic Site, 965 Gray Rocks Road, Fort Laramie, info 307-837-2221

ONGOING-

Visit www.avacenter.org for schedule & fees. 509 W. 2nd St., info 307-682-9133

-ety of programs & classes for youth & adults.

Visit www.ccpls.org for schedule. 2101 S. 4-J Rd., info 307-682-3223

Heritage Christian School. All of August, 8:30a-12p, 510 Wall Street Ct. Gillette. 3K, 4K, Kindergarten, El-ementary, Jr. High and High School, info 307-686-1392 and www.hcsgillette.org

TUESDAYS Suite Escape, 211 S.

Brooks, Gillette

AUG 12

We will be sharing information there with visitors re-garding our events and activities, and lodging properties available in Campbell County. 9a-5p, on I-90 near Vore Buffalo Jump

SEPT 4-510a-

5p, Cam-plex East Pavilion info 307-682-0552 or [email protected]

SEPT 8-12The American

Veterans Traveling Tribute includes a 360-foot long, 80% scale replica of the Vietnam Veter-ans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC. In ad-dition, there will be displays honoring all vets from WWII through present-day conflicts and the victims of 9/11. Featured events include a caravan, guest speakers, student organiza-tions, the US Army Band, parades, local bands, and a Fire Department Memorial Tribute and Picnic. Open 24hrs, Cam-plex Park, info www.gro2010.org

SEPT 9-12 9a-5p, info 307-672-6201

(Vicki Benedict) or [email protected]

WEEKDAYS

offers historical displays on the town, Devil’s Tower and the surrounding area. 8a-5p, free, 115 Hwy. 24, 307-467-5292

MONDAYS Classes for toddlers age 5 and

under. 10:30-11:15a, free for members or w/ museum admission, Nat’l Museum of Wildlife Art, Chrystie Classroom, 2820 Runguis Rd., info 307-733-5771

AUG 11former Jackson resident and

award-winning environmental journalist Craig Welch will share an excerpt from his new book, Shell Games. Snacks and bever-ages provided. 5:30-6:30p, free, Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance conference room, 685 S. Cache, info 307-733-9417 or [email protected] (Heather Mathews)

AUG 14Profes-

sional cinematographer, photographer and

wildlife expert Jeff Hogan leads a sunrise trek up Ditch or Cottonwood Creek to observe beaver habitat, introducing participants to the basics of wildlife photography. Bring your camera and binoculars. RSVP before Aug 13. Sunrise (about 6:30a) to 12p, $15 for Conserva-tion Alliance members, $25 for non-members, meet at Schwabachers Landing near Jackson, info 307-733-9417 or [email protected] (Heather Mathews)

AUG 18Ecologist

Luke Bruner and Drew Reed, executive direc-tor of the Wyoming Wetlands Society, will discuss the values of wetlands and present information on several local programs includ-ing wetland enhancement, “problem” beaver relocation, and trumpeter swan restoration. Bring lunch; we’ll provide drinks and snacks. 12-1p, free, Jackson Hole Conservation Alli-ance conference room, 685 S. Cache, info 307-733-9417 or [email protected] (Heather Mathews)

AUG 28Ken Thomasma of

the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance and Pete Simpson will discuss the history of cattle grazing on public lands from the perspectives of conservation and ranching in this presenta-tion sponsored by the Wyoming Humanities Council. 2p, free, Teton Science Schools Kelly Campus, info 307-721-9246 (Sheila Bricher-Wade)

summer hours start May 1. 10a-6p, free, 1443 Main St., 307-332-3373

WEDNESDAYS 7p,

Museum of The American West, 1445 Main Street, info 307-335-8778 or www.amwest.org

WEDNESDAYS Wyoming Shake-

speare Festival Company presents a different work each week. Bring a blanket and a picnic. 7p, free, Lander City Park, Fremont St. & 2nd, info 307-332-2905 or www.wyomingshake-speare.com

AUG 14 Fremont County Pioneer Asso-

ciation. 5-7 p, Museum of the American West, 1445 West Main St. Tickets available at the Museum and Lander Chamber of Commerce, 307-335-8778 or www.amwest.org

TUESDAYS Quilt-making for those

in need. 9-noon, free, Hunter Hall, Gild Rm. Downstairs, 104 S. 4th St., info 307-742-6608

WEDNESDAYS7:30p, free, Wash-

ington Park Bandshell

THROUGH SEPT Daytime

tours are available by appointment any day of the week May through September. Hwy 85 between Lusk and Lingle, donations request-ed, contact 307-322-2839 (Hazel Mudgett) or 307-735-4364 (Marjorie Sanborn)


What's HappeningAUG 1-7

all events at Niobrara County Fairgrounds unless otherwise speci-fied, complete schedule of events and info 307-334-2950 (Chamber) or 307-334-3534 (fairgrounds)

Style Show, 8p

BBQ, 5p; Swine Show, 6:30p

Meet the Candidates, 5p; BBQ 6p; Heri-tage and Ribbon Roping

Breakfast, 6:30a; Ice Cream Making Con-test, 3:30p; BBQ for Jr. Livestock Buyers, 4p; Livestock Sale, 6:30p

BBQ, 5p; Pig Wrestling, 7p; Dance, 9p

Parade, 10a; 4-Wheeler Rodeo & Lawn Mower Races, 1p

Co-ed Softball Tournament & BBQ, 10a (Northside Park)

10a, Downtown Lusk, info 334-2950 (Chamber)

SEPT 2-4times TBA, Niobrara Coun-

ty Fairgrounds, info 307-334-2950 (Chamber) or the 307-334-3534 (fairgrounds)

AUG 1410K & 5K race through

Sheep Creek Geological Loop. Parking is limit-ed, please carpool. 8a, $20 to participate (plus $3 for online registration; late fee after 8/9, day-of registration available), free to attend, meet at Navajo Cliffs Picnic Area, Just off Hwy 44 - 7 miles outside of Manila, info (435) 784-3218 x 134 or www.towerrockrun.com

SEPT 410a, free

admission, but craft, food and activity costs may vary, parade is along Hwy 43, fair in Daggett County Park, 40 North 2nd West, info 435-784-3218 x 134 (Brian) or www.dag-gettcounty.org/laborday

SEPT 4Boats decorat-

ed with lights start from the Lucerne Marina and travel around the Stateline Cove. Starts after sunset (9p), free, Lucerne Marina 5570 E. Lucerne Valley Rd., deadline for registration is Aug 30, info 435- 882-3274 (Dennis Spicer) or www.daggettcounty.org/laborday

SEPT 6

Fundraising breakfast for Manila Senior Cen-ter. 7-10a, $5, Manila Senior Center, 165 E. Hwy 43, info 435-784-3143

SEPT 4

5K, 10k, and the Trophy Series 15k spon-sored by Trail Runners Magazine. 10a, info and registration 307-868-2603 or meetrec.org

WEEKDAYSHis-

tory of 1800s largest cattle-shipping point on Texas Trail. 9a-5p, free, 100 E. Weston, info 307-756-9300

SUNDAYS 4p, free, Corpus Christi Catholic Church,

19 W. Winthrop, info 307-746-4219

AUG 10Live Music, Hog & Beef Feed.

12p-?, Flying V Cambria Inn, North of New-castle on US 85 8 miles

AUG 17 (grandmas and

aunts, too!) While the children play, learn about "a playgroup with a purpose" forming in Newcastle. Refreshments and door prize. Bring a lawn chair. 9:30-11a, freewill dona-tion, Frontier Park (near the bypass), RSVP and info [email protected] or 360-490-1677 (Robin)

AUG 20-22

Registration 8a, starts 2p, Flying V Cambria Inn, info 307-746-8840

AUG 28 8a, free, Pavil-

lion Arena on South Main, info 307-349-6400, [email protected] and www.howl-rodeobulls.com

TUESDAYS new players welcome. 7p, 25¢ per

card, 14 games, rec. mtg. rm., 217 W. 3rd St., info 307-245-3301

WEEKDAYS

9a-5p, free, 700 E. Hennick, info 307-367-4101

FIRST SATURDAYS10a-1p, free, public library, 217 E.

3rd, 307-754-8828

AUG 284p concert

featuring David Romtvedt and the FireAnts, barbeque begins at 5p, free, Rick Martin Me-morial Park, info 307-327-5266

Mountain man & fur-trapping museum, summer hours start Memorial Day. 10a-6p, 1075 S. Federal, 307-856-0706

10:15a Wed. Babies-n-Books (0-3 yrs.), 10:15a Thurs. (3-5 yrs.), free, branch li-brary, 1330 W. Park Ave, info 307-856-3556

Northern Arapaho Cultural Experience featuring traditional te-pees, dancing and storytelling with a spectac-ular view of the Wind River Reservation and the Little Wind River. 6:30p, Free, Wind River Casino, info (866) 657-1604 or (307)856-3964, [email protected] and www.win-drivercasino.com

TBA

7p, Wind River Indian Reservation, info 800-645-6233 and [email protected]

AUG 21

Live music and great eats. Veterans Island in Saratoga and Buck Springs outside town, $20 for participants, $10 for food only, info 307-326-8855 (Steinley Cup) and 307-326-5053 (Bullfest)

AUG 26-28Participate in screen-

ings of new films, discussion groups, and workshops by the pros. Open to the pub-lic. Fri 6p, Sat 11p, Platte Valley Community Center Theater, info 307-328-9274 (Tera) or [email protected]

WEDNESDAYS comedy, magic, singing

and dancing - it’s fast paced, it’s fun, it’s new vaudeville in the oldest vaudeville theater in Wyoming and it’s an event you won’t want to miss. Every Wednesday throughout the sum-mer you’ll see a new show with different acts, different sounds and different people. 8p, $10 adult, $8 senior, military, student, $5 12 and under, The Marquee, 42 North Main, info 307-672-9084 or www.wyotheater.com

AUG 14The famed western-

swing, boogie, and roots-music outfit that’s been around for nearly 40 years, turning out an incredible 25+ albums while playing an unrelenting schedule of one-nighters that would make even a New Vaudevillian dizzy will be back at the WYO for a show that promises to be a rip-roarin’ good time with Claire Small, a Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Finalist opening. 8p, $27 adults, $25 senior, military, student, 12 and under, The Marquee, 42 North Main, info 307-672-9084 or www.wyotheater.com

AUG 19Don't miss this one-of-a-kind con-

cert by a one-of-a-kind performer. Spanning 5 decades, Tyson has forged a trail of musical innovation. 8p, $39, The Marquee, 42 North Main, info 307-672-9084 or www.wyotheater.com

WEEKENDSSaturday reservations re-

quired. 10a, free, info 307-332-3684 or www.southpasscity.com

SEPT 17 "My Horse, My Gun, My

Libraries" by Lynn Swanson. 7p, free, Crook County Library, 414 Main Street, info 307-283-1006

AUG 7-8 7p,

Hot Springs State Park, info 800-645-6233 and [email protected]

Email [email protected], call (307) 634-0727 or write 2312 Carey Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001. Send complete information for October events by September 10! Each month we select an event for our Featured Event listing. These events have regional appeal and must be submitted with high-resolution photos.


SATURDAYS through Oct 30. 7:30-11a,

Main St. between 20th and 21st Ave., info 307-837-2477

THURSDAYS3:30-6:30p, Gos-

hen County Extension Office, 4516 US HWY 26/85, info 307-532-2436

AUG 10 Sponsored by Goshen

County Chamber of Commerce, Goshen County Workforce Alliance and Eastern Wy-oming College and KGOS/KERM Radio. 7p, EWC Auditorium, info 307-532-3879

AUG 12 Qualify-

ing trial for nationals. Watch great cattle dog work by some of the best dog handlers in the nation, 15-20 states represented. 8a, free, Gos-hen County Fairgrounds, 7078 Fairgrounds Road (Highway 26 West), info 307-532-2525 (Fairgrounds Manager Stephanie Lofink)

7:30a, spectators free, Goshen County Fairgrounds, 7078 Fairgrounds Rd. (Highway 26 West), info 307-532-2525 or www.bwaphc.com

AUG 14 sponsored

by Torrington Main Street, next to Wyoming 2 Theater, 126 East 20th Ave.

- Sat 5:30p Vespers Service followed by

introductions and evening meal. Our Savior Lutheran Church 2972 East B St, Torrington, RSVP by Aug 1; Sun 2p special worship ser-vice featuring LCMS President Dr. Gerald Ki-eschnick, Eastern Wyoming College Fine Arts Auditorium, 3200 West C St, info 307-532-5801 (Pastor Marvin Temme)

AUG 20-22

classes Fri 4p, Sat 8a, and Sun 8a-3p, entry fees begin at $295 (dependent on skill level), free to spectators, Goshen County Fairgrounds, 7078 Fairgrounds Road (Highway 26 West), 308-458-8917 (Clark Geary)

AUG 21 Tour local vineyards

throughout Southeast Wyoming, experience viticulture growing practices and techniques and enjoy an evening of wine, food, music and souvenir wine glass. Presented by Table Mountain Vineyards Winery and the Wyo-ming Grape and Wine Association, info and tickets at wyogrape.com or 307-459-0233.

AUG 24-26 The Building

Blocks of Success. Designed to unite livestock and alternative crop producers and small and beginning operators together in a unique workshop experience. Learn how to address practical problems of managing acreages and ventures. Kids activities provided. Producer scholarships for registration fees and lodg-ing are available. Presented by Joel Salatin, a third-generation alternative farmer in Vir-ginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Registration details are available at http://blocksofsuccess.org, info 307-766-3782 or [email protected] (Cole)

AUG 26 Goshen County Fair-

grounds, 7078 Fairgrounds Road (Highway 26 West), Torrington, info 307-837-0150 (Cal or Barb Dyer)

AUG 28-29 Starts in the morning,

open play all day, Municipal Golf Course, Golf Course Road and West 15th Avenue, Tor-rington, info 307-532-3868 or www.city-of-torrington.org/golf_course.htm

AUG 7 10a,

downtown Wheatland

8:30a-12p, Pocket Park, downtown Wheatland

AUG 26-28 Entertainment at the

band shell every night at 7p, farmers market & flea market Sat 9a-2p, duck races, quilt show, workshops (topics include: wind power, farm-ers markets, waste to energy power plants, and energy efficiency), a garden tour, kids pet parade, bed races, carriage rides and more

SEPT 4 8:30a-12p,

Pocket , downtown Wheatland

AUG 20-21 -

All day, BBQ Competitors Awards 4p, free admission, Washakie County Fairground, info www.wyo-bbb-bluegrass.com

AUG 218a, Jim Bow-

er Arena

AUG 255:30-7p,

free, Worland Community Center Complex, 1200 Culbertson, info Worland/Ten-Sleep Chamber of Commerce

WEDNESDAYS11a, free, public library,

105 Wright Blvd, info 307-464-0500

DAILYopen through mid-Sep-

tember, 10a-5p, free, 104 Ranch Dr, info 307-464-1222

11a-6p, Town Hall, info 307-464-1312

AUG 7 8a,

Haycreek Golf Club.

AUG 10 Wright races – Mayor/City

Council Races and County Coroner/ County Attorney/County Sheriff Races, 6p, Wright Town Hall

AUG 118a, Wright Town

Hall

AUG 11Campbell County Com-

missioners, 6p, Wright Town Hall

Summer Trip Adventure to Gillette. 12p, Wright Rec Center

AUG 17 Vote at Town Hall. 6a-7p

AUG 18

11a-5:30p, Wright Rec Center

AUG 28 5:30p, Haycreek

Golf Club

First 50 kids get a free beach ball. 1p, Wright Rec Center

Wright Museum.

SEPT 4-5 Wright Labor Day Celebra-

tion. Baseball Fields, info 307-464-6060 (Alan)

SEPT 4-5 Wright Labor

Day Celebration. Multi-Purpose info 307-464-6060 (Alan)


Pre-innoculated mul-tileaf $2.90/lb; Perry $2.90/lb; Ranger $2.90/lb; Wrangler $2.90/lb; Grass seeds available. All seeds in short supply. Richard Haun, 307-856-5748.

AERMOTOR WINDMILLS AND PARTS, cylinders, pipe, rod, submersible pumps, motors, control boxes, Hastings 12 ga. stock tanks, and more. Herren Bros., Box 187, Harrison, NE, phone 1-308-668-2582.

parts, service & advice. Available for most makes. Thanks. 307-754-3757.

HEATMOR OUTDOOR FURNACES, heat your home with wood, coal, used oil, or pellets with a stove that is backed with Limited Lifetime Warranty. www.heatmor.com or call 307-710-6264.

SELLING AMERICAN SADDLEBRED All ages. Blackcrow@wyo-

ming.com, Riverton, Wyo., 307-857-0012.

Handmade using Wyoming wool. $175. 307-335-8014. wyowoolworks.com.

HENS, PULLETS AND ROOSTERS FOR Ranch Eggs

Available. 307-684-7067

TOWN FOR SALE, +/-50 acres, Restaurant, lounge, 5 cabins, 2 garages, 3 bedroom trailer, Full Liquor License, Inquire at: P.O. Box 184 Leiter, WY 82837

OLD GASOLINE PUMPS, GLOBES AND Collector only. Will offer

fair market value. Please call Jeff Wandler, 307-680-8647, [email protected].

GAS INTERESTS producing & non-producing. 800-733- 8122.

1970-2003 CJ-5s, CJ-7s, CJ-8s or Wranglers, reasonably priced, any condition, [email protected], 800-316-5337.

Send details to: PO Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201.

BEGIN YOUR OWN BUSINESS — Mia-Bella Candles, Gifts, Beauty. Try the Best. Free weekly drawing. www.naturesbest.scent-team.com.

Classi"eds CONSULTING

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Bred females & Fiber males starting at $300. Champion bloodlines, stud services & cus-tomer support. Rebecca/Ten Sleep Alpacas (307) 366-2206.


Factory authorized stringed instrument repairs. Call Anton 307-754-5341.

WYOMING SENIOR CITIZENS You may qual-

ify for extra help from Medicare to help pay for prescrip-tion drugs. Please call one of Wyoming Senior Citizens, State Health Insurance assis-tance programs to see if you qualify. RIVERTON: 1-800-856-4398, CASPER: 1-877-634-1006, CHEYENNE: 1-877-634-1005.

Solar water pumps, batteries, high-efficiency LP appliances and wood boilers, inverters, charge controllers, utility intertie wind units—we have it all. Serving the U.S. for 14 years. We spe-cialize in custom system design and technical support/custom-er service as well as provid-ing the best equipment in the industry. We know our prod-ucts, we know our business. *Ask for information on local grants & federal incentives/tax credits. Earth Energy 406-892-2505.

WATER SOFTENERS, FILTERS, CHLORINATION SYSTEMS and reverse osmosis systems. We also specialize in iron and odor prob-lems. Water Right and Culligan parts and service. We offer rentals, rent to own, and sales for both com-mercial and residential. Serving all of Northeast Wyoming and Western South Dakota. Wyoming Water Solutions, 605 E. 7th Street, Gillette, WY 82716, www.wyomingwaterso-lutions.com, 307-682-4464 or 888-367-2462.

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