http://www.kemmerergazette.com Top Stories RSS Feed Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:09:01 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1677 As a little girl, Kathleen Dodds of Sherwood, Oregon had a dream. Now, at the age of 45, Dodds is fulfilling that dream, one that she hopes will break a world record. Dodds decided to take her journey years ago. As an adult, she Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:17:22 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1676 Both County Coroner candidates introduced themselves to the Kemmerer City Council at Monday's Kemmerer City Council meeting. After Dave Dunn and Mike Richins introduced their competing candidacy, the Council presented Jeff and Vickie Lowe with the Community Pride award. The Council then moved on to Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:15:36 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1675 Once again the Oyster Ridge Music Festival is upon us. Time to pull out your lawn chairs or a cozy blanket and stake your claim in the grass of the Triangle Park. The music starts up this evening with a Pre-Festival Party at 8 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:15:07 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1674 The Bridger-Teton National Forest experienced multiple fire starts due to a lightning storm that passed over most of the Forest on Wednesday July 21. The largest, the Coal Fire, is currently 15 acres and is on the Kemmerer Ranger District. The fire is burning in Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:14:42 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1673 One would have thought they had been magically transported onto the pages of Better Homes and Gardens last Saturday on Kemmerer/Diamondville's first ever Garden Tour. The snapshots above feature the backyard of Diamondville resident Kathy Humphries, just two of the many lovely, serene scenes Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:10:26 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1672 The Valley Evangelical Free Church was the location for a lunch on Saturday provided for the Bikers For Christ out of Salt Lake City, Utah. The Bikers help support and promote the Operation Christmas Child project, a ministry of Samaritan's Purse. They traveled to Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:08:19 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1671 The Wyoming Litttle League State Tournament took place July 19-24 in Riverton. Competition at the state level was quite a bit more challenging for the Kemmerer All-Stars than the games they played earlier in the season. On Monday, the Kemmerer All-Stars played Sheridan and were Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:02:48 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1667 Bankers and Bootleggers - Parade double feature! Continuing with our parade theme this summer for our Pics of the Week, we have chosen two snapshots from the same parade featured in recent POW features. As a reminder to our readers, this parade was held Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:56:08 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1666 Membership work around the state is vital to the grassroots success of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB). Just as policy development begins at the local level, so does membership recruitment and retention. To recognize this work, outstanding membership worker awards are presented each Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:54:47 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1665 Jeff and Vickie Lowe won this week's Kemmerer Community Pride Award for their beautiful home and yard on Canyon Road. Kemmerer Building Inspector Terry Vetos, above, said that they were not available for the photo. GAZETTE PHOTO / Zach Zavoral Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:50:23 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1664 July 29 - Pre-Festival Party, 8 p.m. Mingle with ORMF band members. Tyler Stenson will perform and following, finger foods will be served at Grumpies. July 30 - Deadline to submit entries for the Lincoln County Fair to be displayed in the Kemmerer Community Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:49:08 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1662 At their July 22 meeting, the Library Board of Directors approved a budget of $1,361,182 for operation of the Lincoln County Libraries in fiscal year 2011 (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011). Projected expenditures are about $60,000 less than the previous year's, but Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:47:30 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1661 July 22, 4:37 a.m. Accident off of HWY 189 and on to Aspen Ave. July 22, 10:10 a.m. Responded to Garnet and Third West Ave. for a piece of drilling equipment that came off of trailer during transport. July 22, 2:58 p.m. Found a kitten Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:47:01 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1660 My name is Dave Dunn. I am a candidate for Lincoln County Coroner. I have the privilege of working as a registered nurse. I meet a lot of people sometimes in difficult circumstances. Working in a hospital in a small rural community is unique in Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:46:17 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1659 My name is Christy Anne Vaughan and I have registered to run for election to continue my service on the Diamondville Town Council. I was appointed to fill a vacant seat and I have worked hard to stay informed about the issues and residents' opinions Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:45:47 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1658 My name is Mike Hunzie and I am running for Mayor of Diamondville. I am a lifelong resident of the area, having lived in Frontier and Kemmerer in my youth, then moving to Diamondville with my wife, Susan, and two daughters in 1972. I have Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:45:14 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1657 A bee sting, a mosquito bite, a fly in my food. These are all annoyances in my book. I can handle a bee, I can scratch away the mosquito bite and I can stop eating whatever dish has attracted a fly. But there's one Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:44:53 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1656 JACKSON - The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) has filled its roster with 25 teams registered for the upcoming January 28 - February 5, 2011, event, announced Race Director Frank Teasley. Registration for the event is now closed and interested teams will Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:44:23 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1655 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced that the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed Gateway West Transmission Line Project will be released during the last quarter of this year. The draft EIS was originally scheduled to be released in the summer Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:44:07 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1654 On July 24 at about 6:47 p.m., the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office dispatched Star Valley Search and Rescue and Lincoln County deputies to the "Lunch Counter" area of the Snake River. The crews were searching for a 46-year-old man who was swept downstream. The man, Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:43:42 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1653 In its ongoing effort to improve the health and productivity of the public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kemmerer Field Office (KFO) has initiated a native seed collection effort that is part of the interagency "Seeds of Success" (SOS) program. The effort is Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:43:26 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1652 Welcome to the 2010 ORMF Trivia Challenge! The answers to our 35 questions, as well as the answers to the "Who's Who?" portion, can be found on page B5 of this issue. Take your best shot and have fun! 2010 ORMF performers: Adam Ezra Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:43:01 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1651 At left, Laramie residents John Pierre, age 46 and Birdie Boltz, age 51 pedal into town on Sunday, the first day of the Tour de Wyoming, a six-day , 370-mile bike tour, which began and will end in Green River tomorrow. Just out of the Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:53:23 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1650 After three years of marriage, the husband and killer of Kelly Burgess gets 15 years in prison. In 2006, Kemmerer residents Ron and Kathy Davison's daughter, Kelly, married Branden Burgess. They eventually moved to the Loveland, Colorado area where Kelly found a job working with Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:51:18 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1649 The Kemmerer Bank of the West branch will be moving soon. But not far. On Aug. 3, Bank of the West officials will break ground on its new location: right next door - where the Kemmerer Hotel used to be. They will also unveil the Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:50:57 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1648 Family members of former longtime Kemmerer residents Ronn and Diana (Roberts) Julian remain at the Oregon Burn Center in Portland following their June crash of their private airplane in Anchorage. Preston Cavner, the pilot of the plane, suffered a severe concussion, severe burns from the Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:50:37 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1647 The Diamondville Town Council met just one week ago. Because of such a short turnaround, the Council didn't have much to decide at Monday's Town Council meeting on July 19. Both Mayor Megan Kominsky and Councilwoman Christy Anne Vaughan were unable to attend the meeting. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:50:20 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1646 July 22 - Wayne and Wingnut at the Kemmerer Library, 10:30 a.m. July 24 - Garden Tour sponsored by Fossil Country Museum, 10 a.m. - noon. Purchase tickets for details on the starting point, for $7 each. Tickets may be purchased at the museum Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:49:55 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1645 Jerry and Deb Nash (right and center) won this month's Diamond Award for a sparklingly pleasant home exterior and yard. Diamondville councilwoman Annis Nicotera presented the couple with the award on Tuesday, July 20. GAZETTE PHOTO / Zach Zavoral Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:49:13 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1644 The Cockroach Task Force has made a good deal of progress toward controlling the cockroach population at a residence in Diamondville. They have accomplished many of the tasks set out in their plan. The solutions will not happen overnight, but with patience and Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:48:07 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1639 I have lived in Lincoln County most all my life. My wife of 16 years Amy and I own a successful construction business. We are proud parents of three daughters and one son who bring us much joy. We love living here due in big Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:46:21 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1638 My name is Eric Backman and I am running for the office of mayor of Diamondville. In 1979 I moved to Kemmerer to take a job at the Naughton power plant where I am still employed after thirty-one years as an operator and member of Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:46:00 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1637 Above, Roger Wismer, Headmaster at Mars Hill Academy in Mason, Ohio, explains the concept of Classical Christian Education to interested parents during an informational meeting held at the Best Western on Monday evening. The new Veritas Classical Christian Academy will hold classes at the Neighborhood Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:44:40 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1636 See photo. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:40:21 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1635 Connie and Jacob Archuletta were weekend visitors with Kathy Mower. Aaron and Malinda Roberts and children stopped in Cokeville following a family reunion in Logan. Miles and Jackie Miller are home for a visit and will attend a class reunion this Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:38:52 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1634 The Big Piney-Marbleton Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their second annual Demolition Derby at the outdoor arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the county fair on July 31 at 4 p.m. Admission will be $5 each. Participants will pay $75 for each Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:38:25 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1633 The scene at right depicts a jousting match put on by Imperial Knights. The professional jousters will perform jousting shows during the Sublette County Fair the first week in August. The company has experienced knights who have performed across the country, including at Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:38:00 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1632 Taken from the Kemmerer Gazette, from July 25, 1985, as originally printed. Limber up throwing arm A prominent list of "dunkees" has been lined up for the Dunking tank during the Community Carnival on Saturday, August 3, and "dunkors" are hereby advised of the time Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:37:14 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1631 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kemmerer Field Office is seeking volunteers to plant trees and install a fence to protect a riparian area at the Weeping Rock Campground northeast of Kemmerer on Thursday, Aug. 19. The enhancement project is a National Public Lands Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:35:51 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1630 July 14, 10:30 a.m. Responded to a traffic accident property damage only in front of the County Attorney's Office. July 14, 5:45 a.m. Assisted MS-3 with a medical alert call. Was a false alarm, patient set off the alarm while they were sleeping. July 13, Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:35:33 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1629 Friendly, female is in need of a friendly family for fun times. I am a young female who is in search of a new home. Potential roommates will find me to be very friendly and playful. I would say that I am a lap Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:34:56 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1628 Above, singer/songwriter Brian Ragsdale, from Evanston performed Sunday evening as cyclists gave a much-needed reprieve to aching muscles by relaxing in the cool grass and shady coverage of Triangle Park. Top right: the evening picnic prior to the Ragsdale concert at Triangle Park was a Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:33:04 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1627 We are continuing our parade theme this summer for our Pics of the Week and this week's double feature is from the same parade featured in the June 24 issue. The parade was held in early June of 1982 as the date on the Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:29:17 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1626 Pinedale - The Bridger-Teton National Forest announced today that the Upper Green River Area will be open to camping again effective Friday morning, July 16. The closure, which included the area adjacent to the Green River Lakes Road from the forest boundary up to and Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:26:33 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1625 CASPER (AP) - BP PLC is negotiating the sale of part of its Wyoming assets, but the move is not related to the company's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, a company spokesman said. BP received an unsolicited bid in June for properties in Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:26:09 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1624 CHEYENNE - President Barack Obama today granted a disaster declaration requested by Governor Dave Freudenthal after flooding damaged roads, bridges and other areas in Fremont County. The disaster declaration makes Public Assistance available, which partially compensate state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations for Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:25:53 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1623 Jamie Lisa Forbes grew up in southwestern Wyoming. After leaving to attend college, she returned in 1979 to ranch and raise a family for the next fifteen years. Today she is an attorney in North Carolina, but in her debut novel, Unbroken, she Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:25:38 -0500 http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.kemmerergazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1622 The State of Wyoming has a new political party. Voters will just need to wait two more years to see the Constitution Party of Wyoming (CPWyo) on the ballot. The CPWyo officially organized at its first state convention this month in Torrington, electing officers, writing Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:25:17 -0500