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WMCI is promoting a Monster Garage Sale to help with the cares fund.  This Monster Sale will be Saturday from 8am till 2 pm at 28^th street and Main.  All proceeds go to the WMCI Cares fund.  The Cares fund goes directly to staff for things like birthdays, bereavements, new babies, weddings, and hospitalizations.

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 Goshen County Fair Information

FRIDAY, July 30th

 SATURDAY, July 31st

 SUNDAY, August 1st

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Sarec the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center had a field day last Thursday.  We spoke to Jim Freeburn, Director of operations for the center about that day.

(To listen to the interview, click on the News link above)
SAREC will serve the citizens of Wyoming, the region and nation by facilitating innovative discovery, dissemination, and dialogue of integrated agricultural systems that are ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially acceptable.

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Goshen County Fair Information

 We want to thank Lori Shaffer and her staff for all their hard work.

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Today  is the Free Community Ag Appreciation Breakfast,

The Goshen County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors invites the public to a free breakfast at the Goshen County Fairgrounds Rendezvous Center Thursday, from 7-9 a.m.

Held on Goshen County Fair Day, this free pancake, eggs and sausage breakfast is held each year to thank farmers and ranchers for their dedication to agriculture as a way of lifestyle and livelihood.

Crabtree Carnival, starts tonight at 5pm and runs thru July 31st

Today - Goshen County Fair Day Parade, Main Street Torrington from 19th Avenue to 30th Avenue, 10 a.m. Theme “In God We Trust.” Contact Goshen County Chamber of Commerce for parade entry forms (307) 532-3879.

Chamber Ambassadors Money Grab at fairgrounds from 1-3 p.m. thursday

 All week long we will be giving you the events happening for fair week

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 Saturday, July 24, 2010, Jacob Donald Wolsleben, 26 years old, also known as Jake Larson, escaped Dawson County Jail custody while waiting in a Tri-County Hospital room in Lexington.  He was being held in jail on alleged fraud and burglary charges.  Here is Chief Billy Janes with the details

(To listen to the interview, click on the News link above)

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Goshen County Fair Information:

 WEDNESDAY, July 28th

3:00 – 9:00 pm 4-H Building Open

7:00 – 10:00 am Open Class Entries AG HALL

Floriculture & Horticulture

7:30 – 8:00 am Carcass Swine Weigh-In (Swine Barn)

8:00 – 10:00 am Market Swine Weigh-In (Swine Barn)

9:00 am 4-H/FFA Rodeo Events followed by

4-H/FFA Barrels & Poles (Pavilion)

10:00 am – noon Market Lamb Weigh-In (Swine Barn)

Noon – 4:00 pm AG HALL CLOSED FOR JUDGING

1:00 – 2:00 pm Market Goat Weigh-In (Swine Barn)

2:00 pm 1st/2nd Yr. Lamb Project Conferences (TBA)

2:00 – 4:00 pm Market Beef Weigh-In (Swine Barn)

Heifers followed by steers

4:00 pm Bake Sale (Ag Hall)

5:00-8:00 pm Ag Hall open for vendor set up

5:00 pm Arrival deadline for all other livestock

6:00 pm Goshen County Barrel Race (Pavilion)

7:00 pm Release of All Horses (Horse Barn)

7:00 pm 4-H Style Review & 4-H Building Awards (RC)

8:00-11:00 pm Teen Dance (RC) Adult Supervision

Music by Complete Music DJ Services

4:00 –Midnight BEER GARDEN

9:00-11:00 pm Yampa Valley Boys

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 Thursday is the Free Community Ag Appreciation Breakfast,

The Goshen County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors invites the public to a free breakfast at the Goshen County Fairgrounds Rendezvous Center Thursday, from 7-9 a.m.

Held on Goshen County Fair Day, this free pancake, eggs and sausage breakfast is held each year to thank farmers and ranchers for their dedication to agriculture as a way of lifestyle and livelihood.

Crabtree Carnival, starts tonight at 5pm and runs thru July 31st

 Thursday            Goshen County Fair Day Parade, Main Street Torrington from 19th Avenue to 30th Avenue, 10 a.m. Theme “In God We Trust.” Contact Goshen County Chamber of Commerce for parade entry forms (307) 532-3879.

Chamber Ambassadors Money Grab at fairgrounds from 1-3 p.m. Thursday

All week long we will be giving you the events happening for fair week

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Many exciting things are going on at the Goshen County Fair:

 TUESDAY, July 27th * 4-H BUILDING & AG HALL CLOSED *

(To listen to the interview with Peg DesEnfants, click on the News link above)

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Goshen Cattlewomen are pleased to announce that “Goshen County Legacy of Brands, Volume II,” has been published. Published by Nebraska Printworks, Ogallala, Nebraska, the book completes the history of brands on the wall of the Brand Room in the Rendezvous Center at the Goshen County Fairgrounds. The project, began in 1992 when the Cattlewomen approached the Goshen County Fair Board and Goshen County Commissioners to ask that a room in the new building being planned for the fairgrounds be utilized to display historical brands. 

Both entities approved the project, and Darlene Splittgerber, who conceived the idea and was Brand Room committee chair, began collecting branding irons from county ranchers and families of brand owners who wished to participate in the project.  She took the branding irons to John Rose in Lingle, Wyoming, who applied the brands to 12”x12” leather squares.  These squares were placed in wooden frames across the south wall of the new Brand Room.  Wheatland artist Gertrud Goetz carved a territorial map and a display of historical brands which were also placed in the room.  The project was then continued on to the north wall of the Brand Room. The north wall brands were hand-tooled by Dave and Ronda Pollat.   Histories of 151 of the brands were collected and compiled in to a book published in 1998.  The most recent book contains histories of 39 of the brands on the north wall. 

Histories were submitted or approved by brand owners who wished to participate. It should be noted that histories were not submitted for all of the brands on the wall, but most are included.  Those who have histories in the books are entitled to both books, and can obtain their copy of the volumes they do not already have from Angie Babcock during the Goshen County Fair either Wednesday, July 28 – 1 -3 p.m. in the Frontier Shelter, or Thursday, 1-2 p.m. in the lobby of the Rendezvous Center. 

If you are unable to obtain your copy during these times, please contact Babcock at 532-4834.  The books will be available to the public in locations to be announced after the initial distribution to those whose brands are in the books.

Thursday  is the Free Community Ag Appreciation Breakfast,

The Goshen County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors invites the public to a free breakfast at the Goshen County Fairgrounds Rendezvous Center Thursday, from 7-9 a.m.

Held on Goshen County Fair Day, this free pancake, eggs and sausage breakfast is held each year to thank farmers and ranchers for their dedication to agriculture as a way of lifestyle and livelihood.

Wednesday July 28 – thru July 31^st is the Crabtree Carnival, Goshen County Fair Grounds, 5 p.m. nightly

 July 29              Goshen County Fair Day Parade, Main Street Torrington from 19th Avenue to 30th Avenue, 10 a.m. Theme “In God We Trust.” Contact Goshen County Chamber of Commerce for parade entry forms (307) 532-3879.

July 29              Goshen County Fair Day, Chamber Ambassadors Money Grab at fairgrounds from 1-3 p.m.

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Goshen County Fair events start today.  We spoke to Jackie Wise about mutton Busting.

(To listen to the interview, click on the News link above)

Mutton busting is an event where children less than 60 lbs hold on tight to a sheep, much like bull riding.  Children can face forward or backward on the sheep.  Mutton Busting event takes place in the Pavilion on Thursday at 7pm along with Mini Wild Horse Race and Tiny Twisters Miniature Bull Riding

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Friday Hours Resume at the Niobrara County Library

Effective Monday, July 26, 2010 the hours at the Niobrara County Library will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; Wednesday the library will remain open until 7 p.m.

The lower county valuation for this fiscal year reflected in a deficit of $27,508 as compared to the 2009-2010 mill percentage of 1.5 for the library.

In order to retain library services throughout the year the library board felt action needed to be taken immediately and reduced library staff hours effective July 6. After discussion during the County Budget Public hearing the 1.5 mill of $110,471 will remain; however, the County Commissioners will assume financial responsibility for the building insurance as well as the deferred compensation program for the library’s employees.

For this fiscal year, reimbursement through the county general fund for library heating, some technology costs and the county-wide employee bonus program will be available to the library. New materials and programming will be possible through the support of the NCSD #1 Recreation District, the Wyoming Humanities Council and the Friends of the Library.

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July 28-31         starting Wednesday July 28 – thru July 31^st is the Crabtree Carnival, Goshen County Fair Grounds, 5 p.m. nightly

July 29              Free Community Ag Appreciation Breakfast,

The Goshen County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors invites the public to a free breakfast at the Goshen County Fairgrounds Rendezvous Center Thursday, July 29, 2010, from 7-9 a.m.

Held on Goshen County Fair Day, this free pancake, eggs and sausage breakfast is held each year to thank farmers and ranchers for their dedication to agriculture as a way of lifestyle and livelihood.

 July 29              Goshen County Fair Day Parade, Main Street Torrington from 30th Avenue to 19th Avenue, 10 a.m. Theme “In God We Trust.” Contact Goshen County Chamber of Commerce for parade entry forms (307) 532-3879.

July 29              Goshen County Fair Day, Chamber Ambassadors Money Grab at fairgrounds from 1-3 p.m.

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Domestic Violence is not only devastating to the victim but can be hard to prosecute.  We interviewed Attorney Ken Brown regarding the Alfred Quest also known as Gene Quest case.

 (To listen to the interview, click on the News link above)

 KGOS will keep you informed of Gene Quest’s sentencing.

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USDA Rural Development had a successful evening Monday night at the Knights of Columbus Bingo.  They collected 117 lbs of food for our local food bank.  USDA wants to thank the Knights of Columbus for their hospitality.

If you were planning on making a non perishable food donation, you still have time.  There will be a box at the Goshen county fair – The box will be at the conservation district booth.  Thank you to all who have participated in giving.

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Go WYO Soccer is going to be at the fair. Tuesday July 27^th at 1pm their will be a gathering at the Goshen County Fair Grounds on the lawn area.  Anyone interested in signing up for soccer is encouraged to attend.  Go Wyo Soccer will also meet on Thursday July 29^th at 9am at the Torrington High School parking lot.  They will have a float in the parade and are asking all children that want to participate to join them.  Rod will have extra shirts available for the fair.

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Goshen County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Ribbon Cutting, and Open House
Today from 9 till noon at – Nails by Sue, – Her new location is at 208 E. Valley Road (The pine Tree plaza)

We want to congratulate Sue on her expanded new location. 

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 July 23             Torrington Volunteer Fire Dept. Open House and Goshen County Chamber Business After Hours.  Will be Friday from 5-7 p.m.

This is open to public to tour the new fire hall. They will be serving hamburgers and hotdogs.  All are welcome.  Again that’s Friday from 5 – 7

July 24             Saturday  Evening – Ft. Laramie Creatures of the Night, 5-10 p.m., Fort Laramie National Historic Site, 965 Gray Rocks Road, Fort Laramie,

Bring a picnic dinner and learn about various creatures that are active during the night. Activities include bat viewing, live raptors, games and nature walks to look for amphibians and evening birds. This event is Free                  Contact (307) 837-2221.

 July 24            Also Saturday -Huntley All School Reunion, Goshen County Fairgrounds, (Highway 26 West), Contact Sherlin Foos (307) 532-3687.

July 25-Aug. 1             Goshen County Fair. – At the Goshen County Fairgrounds

Theme: “In God We Trust.” – Red white and blue are colors – remember to decorate your windows.

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Sue Servantez has moved her company, “Nails by Sue“, to a new location.  We spoke to Sue to find out more about her and her business. 

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Sue graduated from Eastern Wyoming College and started as a nail tech 7 years ago.  Soon after she opened her own nail salon and has not looked back.  Sue is a master in creative nail design, and only uses Creative Nail acrylics with a professional line of Opi products.  Sue wants you to have the best experience in her shop, relax in her massage chair while having your manicure or pedicure.

Sues Open house is Thursday from 9 till noon.  Let’s support another Torrington Business by enjoying some time at the open house tomorrow.

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USDA Rural Development had a successful evening Monday night at the Knights of Columbus Bingo.  They collected 117 lbs of food for our local food bank.  USDA wants to thank the Knights of Columbus for their hospitality.

If you were planning on making a non perishable food donation, you still have time.  There will be a box at the Goshen county fair – The box will be at the conservation district booth.  Thank you to all who have participated in giving.

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July 23             Torrington Volunteer Fire Dept. Open House and Goshen County Chamber Business After Hours.  Will be Friday from 5-7 p.m.

This is open to public to tour the new fire hall. They will be serving hamburgers and hotdogs.  All are welcome.  Again that’s Friday from 5 – 7

Contact the Chamber for more information at (307) 532-3879.

July 24             Saturday  Evening – Ft. Laramie Creatures of the Night, 5-10 p.m., Fort Laramie National Historic Site, 965 Gray Rocks Road, Fort Laramie,

Bring a picnic dinner and learn about various creatures that are active during the night. Activities include bat viewing, live raptors, games and nature walks to look for amphibians and evening birds. This event is Free                  Contact (307) 837-2221.

 July 24             Also Saturday -Huntley All School Reunion, Goshen County Fairgrounds,. (Highway 26 West), Contact Sherlin Foos (307) 532-3687.

July 25-Aug. 1             Goshen County Fair.- At the Goshen County Fairgrounds,

                       Theme: “In God We Trust.” – red white and blue are colors – remember to decorate your windows.

You see them all over town and the county.  Political signs from various candidates vying for their selected office.  And as with every year, it seems that those signs…during the late night hours seem to just grow legs and walk to your next door neighbor’s yard and lay down. Or perhaps they make it a block and end up replacing and opposing candidates sign.  They must have a mind of their own.  While no person has been caught this year, Torrington Police Chief Billy Janes says that that act, still has it’s price to pay.

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Perpetrators should also know that fine is the same for the county…as well as 6 months in the county jail according to Sheriff Don Murphy. 

If any resident notices any suspicious activity, or their signs are missing…your urged to contact local law enforcement, either the Torrington Police 532-7001, or Sheriffs Department 532-4026

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Eastern Wyoming College is experiencing enrollment growth and is in need of housing for students.   All on-campus residence halls are committed for the upcoming fall semester.  A number of students have been placed on a waiting list for on-campus housing and would like to live in the Torrington area.

Please contact the College if you have housing available for rent – houses, apartment, or rooms.  Your contact information will be shared with those students on the housing waitlist.  Please contact Deb at 307.532.8230 with any information you may have. 

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As the 2010 Primary Election fastly approaches, Clerk of Goshen County Ms. Connie Addie and her staff have already begun the process of absentee ballot voting.  Absentee Voting, which takes place 40 days before the election, is available to county residents who are unable to go to the polls, You may request a ballot in writing, in person, by telephone or another person may request it to be mailed to you. To cast your ballot, you may do so electronically with a voting machine at the court house, or if your ballot is delivered to you, that will be a fill in ballot that will later be scanned and analyzed. All absentee ballots must be back in the Clerk’s office by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Yesterday was the final day to register to vote, however voters may register if they haven’t yet at their designated polling station, at the primary election.

Goshen County Has 20 Precincts and uses 11 polling places.  If you are for some reason unaware of what precinct or polling station you are to cast your ballot at…simply call the Clerks Office, at the Court House at 532-4051

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Local political forum scheduled Aug. 10 at EWC…Regional News starts Right Now!

I’m Shane Viktorin, Anita Rowley has the day off,

A public forum featuring local Democratic and Republican candidates will start at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10 in the Eastern Wyoming College Auditorium; 3200 West C St., Torrington, Wyo. Don Hodgson will moderate the timed session. Candidates include those running for State Senate District 3; State Representative for Districts 2, 4, and 5, all county offices, and the Torrington mayor and city council. Seats for State Representative District 4 (Ed Buchanan) and 5 (Matt Teeters), county attorney (Patrick Korell) and county coroner (Mike Patterson) are uncontested. Unopposed candidates in the Aug. 17 primary election are invited to give a brief speech about themselves and issues related to the office they seek. Candidates in contested races will have a few minutes each to inform the audience about their backgrounds before the question-answer period begins.Eastern Wyoming College, KGOS/KERM Radio, Torrington Workforce Services, EWC Community Education, the Goshen County Chamber of Commerce and EWC Workforce Development are sponsoring the political forum. For more information call the Chamber at (307) 532-3879 or Dee Ludwig at (307) 532-8261.

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A new Texting Ban has been in effect for state residents for a little while now…Taylor Kath Reports.

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A New Instructional Mobile Welding Lab for Wyoming Inmates Now Open for Business

The Wyoming Department of Corrections last week celebrated the completion of the new instructional mobile welding lab that will be used for training inmates.

 At the ribbon cutting ceremony in Cheyenne, Betty Abbott, WDOC Education Programs Manager, explained welding is a skill that can be very important to bring to Wyoming inmates because there are jobs available, those jobs are open to ex-felons, and they pay a livable wage.

She says, and I’m quoting

“We know that 95% of Wyoming inmates leave prison at some time and we’re always looking for job skills that will help them obtain jobs that will keep them out of prison, supporting their families, and being productive citizens,” End Quote  

 The welding lab has stations for 5 students at a time, and will be used at three institutions on a rotating basis: the Wyoming Women’s Center (WWC), the Wyoming State Penitentiary (WSP), and the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI). The department has a stand alone welding facility at the Wyoming Honor Conservation/Boot Camp (WHCC). Eastern Wyoming College has approved welding certification for all inmates who complete programs at the WWC, WMCI and WHCC. The department is working with Central Wyoming College to provide that same certification to those inmates at the WSP.

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The Torrington Volunteer Fire Department is inviting the public to a grand opening of its new fire station at 2001 West C St. on Friday, July 23 from 5-7 p.m. or until tours are finished.

The event is held in conjunction with a Goshen County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours social. Firemen will serve free hamburgers, hotdogs and non-alcoholic beverages. Residents, including those with children, may take guided tours inside the newly constructed building. Firemen will block off the fire station grounds to keep the area in front of the exit doors clear should they receive an emergency call. Those attending are asked to park along the streets.

Demolition of the fire hall’s north half began about two years ago. Once construction on the north side was finished, the south half was torn down and the second phase completed. Remaining work includes alley work and removal of a storage building to the east. A video of the demolition and construction will be shown inside during the tours.

A formal dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting May 15 was for invited guests.

The Chamber Business after Hours and TVFD open house is intended for public viewing.

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The Torrington Police Department has been working on a case involving a party house in Torrington. We spoke to Chief Billy Janes this morning with this breaking story.

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This was a party house involving 15 to 30 minors in the 3600 block of Crook drive.  A subject has been arrested – The police are investigating the 2 alleged rapes that happened on July 11^th involving 2 minors. We will keep you informed of any information as it comes our way.

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We have an update on the Kelly’s Super robbery.  Tuesday evening officers from the Torrington Police department and the Goshen County Sheriffs office executed several search warrants.  Three suspects were arrested and charges pending on three male juveniles under the age of 18.  Thanks to a tip from the Maverick gas station.

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The Torrington Merchants Association is asking that everyone participate in decorating their windows for fair this year.  In God We Trust is the theme and red, white and blue are the colors.  Fair starts July 26^th.

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July 16             LaGrange Family Fun Night,   5:00 p.m. Picnic in park by Town Hall, If you’re interested please call Cheryl 834-2459 to RSVP  .   

July 16-18       American Quarter Horse Association Horse Show, Goshen County Fairgrounds, Contact John Segwick (307) 635-4591.

 July 17            Farmer’s Market,  Starts downtown Torrington between 21^th and 22^st Street every Saturday through October 30^th – Farmers market hours are 7:30-11 a.m.  Any questions or if you’re a vendor and would like to join, Contact Marilyn Nelson (307) 837-2477.

 Fort Laramie’s “One Summer Day 2010”  Saturday July 17^th

Parade starts at 10 Am – Kids Games, Contests and Races Galore, Dunk Tank, Horseshoe Contest, Cow Chip Throw, Chicken Races, arm Wrestling and a Street Dance starting at 7pm –Dance to the music of Ramblin Fever

Booth and Parade Applications can be picked up at most of the fort Laramie businesses, the fort Laramie saloon and the Torrington Chamber of Commerce.