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On Monday in court we had the case of the State vs. Brian Hashman – charges were sexual assault in the 2^nddegree and Felonious restraint. Patrick Korell was the prosecutor for the state and Erica Smith was the defendant’s attorney.

Brian Hashman was sentenced on the first count of sexual assault in the 2^nd degree and will receive 5 to 10 years in the Wyoming State Penitentiary. On the second count of felonious restraint, he received 4 to 5 years.  These sentences will run concurrent.  He will also have to pay the State of Wyoming for the cost of his public defender and $300 to the Crime Victim Fund, $20 in Court Cost, and $75 to a drug and alcohol evaluation.—————– —

We spoke with Ron Wilhelm and Steve Feagler from the First Congregational Church in Torrington.  They are celebrating their 75 anniversary.  Steve wanted to tell us a little bit about the history of the church

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The First Congregational Church wants to invite the public to celebrate with them

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The church is located on East E Street and 21^st Street – Join them on Sunday March 14^th for their 75^th Anniversary.

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Some key bills passed during the 2010 legislative session.

Wyoming Firearms Freedom Act: 

This bill says – Firearms made, sold and carried only in Wyoming are exempt from all federal gun control laws. This bill will take effect July 1^st.

Wind Energy Tax:

Is a tax that – Imposes a dollar per megawatt hour tax on wind energy generated in Wyoming.  The revenue is split 60-40 between local governments and the state.

Texting Ban:

This bill creates a statewide ban on sending or reading a text message while driving.  The penalty is a $75 fine.

These are just 3 of the many bills that have passed during the 2010 legislative session.

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Working Women are reshaping America’s families and economy and what it means to policymakers.

Women now make up half of all workers in the United States, a threshold never reached before in the history of our nation.  Mothers are now the primary breadwinners –making as much or more than their spouses or doing it all on their own in nearly 4 in 10 families.

A policy roadmap was written in response to the plea for detailed solutions that will help American workers and families meet the duel demands of work and family and in turn, will strengthen our economy and the well-being of our families and our children.

Here are some key areas needed to make important changes.

 Updating basic labor standards to account for the fact that most workers also have family responsibilities by instituting predictable and flexible workplace schedules, ensuring that workers have access to paid family and medical leave, and establishing the right to paid sick days for all workers

 Improving basic fairness in our workplace by ending discrimination against all workers, including pregnant women and caregivers 

 Providing direct support to working families with child care and eldercare needs 

These issues are essential to stabilizing the middle class and improving our economy.  Businesses are more profitable when they adopt these policies, and families are more economically stable when they have access to workplace flexibility, paid family leave and care giving support.

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There is a new business in town called Dirty Doggy Grooming here are the owners Shari Bartlett and Sarah Davis to tell us why they have decided to start this business.

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If you need Dog or Cat Grooming services, give them a try.  Dirty Doggy Grooming is located on Main Street in the strip mall with Java Jar and Fancy Nails.  Stop in or call for an appointment 575-3114.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010, Niobrara County Library, 6:30 p.m.

Markie Scholz of Dragons Are Too Seldom Puppet Productions is coming back to town. She is bringing a performance guaranteed to delight the whole family entitled “The Tall Tale of Matty Bow.” The performance will be during the second of three (Reading is Fundamental) programs and will be held on Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the library.

“The Tall Tale of Matty Bow” is sponsored by the Friends of the Niobrara County Library. Children will all be able to select their very own book to keep.

Reading is Fundamental is a federal program that has been in existence since 1966. The program focuses on encouraging children to read by showing them that reading is truly fun.  

– Again that is the performance “The Tall Tale Of Matty Bow” by Markie Scholz Tomorrow at the Niobrara County Library at 6:30pm

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Pinnacle Bank is hosting a quilt raffle for the Ron Meyer Benefit.  The quit was made by Vickie Costa and Jennifer Booth. It is a queen size quilt and displayed in the Bank’s lobby. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.The Drawing for the quilt will be on March 25.

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Chariot Races were a hit this weekend.  The speed in which these chariots travel is amazing.  The crowed on Sunday was large and full of energy cheering on their teams.  Here is David Walker to give you the winners.

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Congratulation to Double Ott Racing on their first place finish.  They will travel to Ogden Utah for the World Race, and we wish them luck.

The city of Casper hosts five tournaments each year, wrestling, volleyball, track and field and the largest being  2 basketball tournaments.  They draw more than 60,000 people each year.  For the 2008-2009 season Casper generated 4.7 Million dollars for businesses such as hotels, movies, food, shopping.

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Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution News –

On Friday Wyoming Department of Corrections had their last graduation for staff trained at Camp Guernsey.  G8 and G8 Alpha were honored friday afternoon in a full auditorium at Eastern Wyoming College.  321 staff have graduated in total from classes G1 to G8 Alpha.  Here is Warden Murphy with a few words.

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Congratulations to the last Graduation Class from Guernsey.  They should all be settling into their jobs this week.

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Tonight – The Noteables, United States Air Force, Heartland of America Band will be at Eastern Wyoming College Fine Arts Auditorium at 7:30.  Tickets are free and can be picked up at Goshen County Chamber of Commerce.

Bake Sale at Pinnacle Bank Tuesday March 9^th– proceeds go to Goshen County Relay for life Sponsored by the Torrington fire Department and Pinnacle Bank.

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The Lincoln Center is getting ready to open their doors.  Here is Tonya Neper coordinator for the Lincoln Infant – Toddler Center and Kerry Bullington coordinator for TLC to talk about their exciting opening.

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TLC will open their doors on March 23^rd.  If you have questions about the child care or the screenings, please call TLC at 532-7068.

 At the last City Council meeting the budget for the city was talked about.  Some rumors were going around about the City having 7 million dollars cash on hand.  Here is our Mayor Leroy Schafer to explain.

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Looks like the city of Torrington is on budget for this year.

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Today is the last graduation for staff trained at Camp Guernsey. 

Graduation is open to the public and will be held at Eastern Wyoming college auditorium at 1:30 on Friday.

All training for WDOC will now be done at the Training Academy located in Rawlins. – Congratulation to class G8.

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The Torrington United Methodist Church will be hosting a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner on Saturday March 6 from 4-7 p.m. at the church, located at 2702 Main St. in Torrington. Adults $7.00-Kids $4.00. The event will feature live music and a bake sale. All proceeds will be used for local and world wide outreach.

The Chariot races have been moved!  Head west on highway 26/85 to Cool Customs turn right 3 miles and watch for the signs.  Races will be held Saturday and Sunday noon till 4.  This is the state championship!

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Goshen County Chamber Ambassadors and about 15 members of the Friends and Family of Deployed Soldiers committee recently boxed up over 150 pounds of donated items for local National Guard soldiers deployed to the Middle East.

The Torrington Rotary Club paid shipping costs for the 20 care packages addressed to four units from Goshen County.  A $300 donation from the First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church, in Torrington was used to purchase items in addition to donations placed in collection boxes at various businesses in Torrington and Lingle.

Last June the 115th Fires Brigade, which includes 42 soldiers from Goshen County, was mobilized as part of the largest Wyoming Army National Guard deployment in history. The yearlong deployment includes missions in Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Soldier care packages containing items such as beef jerky, travel size toiletries, candy, foot powder and baby wipes are a way to show community support and boost moral.

Chamber Ambassadors along with members of the Friends and Family of Deployed soldiers boxed up the first care package shipment in October. Thanks to generous community contributions, 300 pounds of goods were sent to Goshen County soldiers.

“The community-wide donations were impressive,” said Pam Anderson, who co-chairs the Ambassadors with Justin Davis.

“We thank all who helped Goshen County community show its support of the soldiers and their families for their service to our country over the past year.”

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A great family event happening this weekend is the Chariot races.  Dave Walker assists with the Lions Club to put these on, here is Dave to explain

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Chariot Races will be held Saturday and Sunday from noon till 4 – South of the Rock Shop on highway 26/85 – Follow the Lions Club signs.

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Friday March 5^th is the last graduation for staff trained at Camp Guernsey. 

Graduation is open to the public and will be held at Eastern Wyoming college auditorium at 1:30 on Friday.

All training for WDOC will now be done at the Training Academy located in Rawlins. – Congratulation to class G8.

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 The Torrington United Methodist Church will be hosting a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner on Saturday March 6 from 4-7 p.m. at the church, located at 2702 Main St. in Torrington. Adults $7.00-Kids $4.00. The event will feature live music and a bake sale. All proceeds will be used for local and world wide outreach.

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There is a new Gym in Lusk.  Here is Tom Hood the owner to talk about his ideas for a healthy living in Lusk.

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The Gym is located on South Main Street in Lusk in the Big Brown building it is open 7 days a week.  You can call Tom Hood at 575-5845 for more information.

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Yesterday we received a lot of calls regarding a leak at the Water Treatment Pant.  Jim Foster assured us that it was a computer malfunction and the computer software was being fixed.

At the city council meeting yesterday there was mention of the old City Hall building to be offered to the library for purchase.  The library has been working hard to raise funds for this purchase. – Also last night –  the Lincoln Center building has a finish date of March 16^th.

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Air Soft Pellet Guns are not to be used in city limits.  These guns are made to replicate real guns. Here is Chief Billy Janes to explain

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Chariot Races — Goshen county Chariot Races are this weekend – Saturday and Sunday at the Schaneman Farm Track located one mile south of the rock shop,  from noon to 4

Calcutta will be led at the Hiway on Friday night at 7.

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At court yesterday the arraignment for Gene Quest was held .  Gene pled not guilty to the charge of aggravated assault and battery.  This charge holds a maximum of 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.  By pleading not guilty he has the right to a speedy trial with in 180 days.   We will keep you informed on this case.

On March 4 the precinct caucus’s will begin, here is Roger Huckfeldt to explain.

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4-H is trying looking for recipes here is Jamie Mehling to explain

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Get those recipes to the extension office or to Jamie to support the junior leaders 4-H Cookbook.

Reminder -

Tonight  is the City Council meeting at 7pm.

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The Eastern Wyoming College Athletic department has announced that Today, March 1, 2010, all admissions and 50/50 proceeds raised at the Lancer Men’s game against Western Nebraska Community College will go to the Travis Sims family.  This will also be the last home game for the Lancers.  Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 in the Verl Petsch Jr Gymnasium. Show your Support for the Sims family tonight at 7:00.

For those people ages 16 to 21 WorkForce Services has a great opportunity for you to get your schooling and get paid.  Here is Heather Zander a Workforce Specialist to explain.

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Only a few openings are left so call workforce services today if you are interested. 532-4171.

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On Friday SourceGas Distribution LLC announced it has filed a request with the Wyoming Public Service Commission to increase the non-gas component of its rates to cover the increased costs associated with providing natural gas service to 77,250 customers across Wyoming.

If the filing is approved, the increase for the average residential and small commercial customer would be approximately $8.28 per month or approximately 11.6 % on their average monthly bill. The actual increase to customers’ individual monthly bills could be higher or lower depending upon their current rate area and amount of gas consumed.

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The Torrington Rotary had there wine tasting fund raiser Friday night.  I was packed!  We will get you the totals on how much they raised, as soon as they are available.

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Yesterday at the Brown Bag Alliance meeting, we spoke to Renee Sinclair, Executive Director of Congressional and Public Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  She spoke on many topics regarding issues that Congress and our U.S. Government are working on.  Health care, taxes, resection and jobs were among the top 4.  Renee wanted to leave us with one main point.

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The Eastern Wyoming College Athletic department has announced that on Monday, March 1, all admissions and 50/50 proceeds raised at the Lancer Men’s game against Western Nebraska Community College will go to the Travis Sims family.  This will also be the last home game for the Lancers.  Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 in the Verl Petsch   Jr Gymnasium.

Chamber Business after hours at Big Sky Ford – was a hit, most of the town came out to see the new ford vehicles.  There was plenty of food and entertainment to please the crowed.

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Tonight is the Torrington Rotary Club’s

 9^th annual Wine Tasting Gala and Silent Auction.

6-9pm at the Rendezvous Center.

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Reminder – This is prescription awareness week.

Saturday from 9am – 1 pm at trail elementary there will be a prescription awareness information forum and prescription drug drop off. Call Diane Servantez at the Torrington Police Department if you have questions, 532-7001

Sunday the University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra will be performing at 3pm at the Eastern Wyoming College Fine Arts Auditorium.

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Around 10am yesterday the Torrington Fire Department was called out.  Not to worry, it was only faulty wiring in an oven that started smoking.  No injuries were reported.

Last night we were invited to attend the Prison Community Partnership Committee meeting, held at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution.  Here is Director Bob Lampert to tell us about what this committee does.

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The Committee is made of people in our community as well as Department of Corrections staff.

Last night at the PCPC meeting a Leadership award was given out to Dr. Richard Patterson who had to step down as Committee Chair and pass the gavel to Sue Davis.

The two newest members were announced – Larry Curtis and Brenda Sturm.

Some information about the prison, as of last night the inmate count was at 447

308 Positions have been filled of the 350 jobs that were available.  There are 27 Officer Positions open and 10 non uniform staff openings. 

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Tonight – Chamber Business after hours from 5-7 at Big Sky Ford – Everyone is welcome.

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Friday  The Torrington Rotary Club will hold  it 9^th annual Wine Tasting Gala and Silent Auction. At the Rendezvous Center from 6 -9 pm. 

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Reminder – This is prescription awareness week – Saturday from 9am – 1 pm at trail elementary there will be a prescription awareness information forum and prescription drug drop off. Call Diane Servantez at the Torrington Police Department if you have questions, 532-7001

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Sunday the University Of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra will be performing at 3pm at the Eastern Wyoming College Fine Arts Auditorium.