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Mar 21

Jewish Voice Ministries International Staff Evangelist Pastor Rabbi Jack Zimmerman made a presentation March 15 at Prairie Sky Venue in Gillette. He described how, from the washing of hands to the hiding of the Afikomen (the middle piece of matzah) Judaism's Seder, the Passover meal, has Christian significance, too. (Mary Stroka/County 17)
#passoverseder #faith #tradition #gillettewyo

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Mar 3

$A halo formed this morning that was visible in Campbell County. According to the National Weather Service, halos form as sunlight refracts off ice crystals that are in a thin veil of cirrus clouds. (Photo by Jordan Saffron) #sunrise #wyoming #wyominglife #beautiful #weather #wyomingphotography #campbellcountywy #gillettewy$

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Feb 17

Thunder Basin High School science teacher Liz Parker-Chambers participates in today’s spirit week activity: teachers dress as students; students dress as teachers. (Photo submitted by Principal Terry Quinn) #thunderbasinhighschool #spiritweek #school #fun #campbellcountywy #wyominglife #teachers

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Jan 13

Buffalo Ridge Elementary writing club sponsor Tiffany Mitchell said on Jan. 10 Emma Locken, one of her former students, led the club's students in creating a story together. Each group member took turns holding the yarn ball and adding to the story before throwing the ball to the next person.

Mitchell said Locken starts each club meeting with a writing prompt and snacks.

"[Locken] truly wants to promote the love of writing," Mitchell said. "She herself is one of the most talented writers I've had the privilege of knowing. ... She is an absolute sweetheart. It's been a joy to continue having a relationship with her over the years."

#campbellcounty #schooldays #wyominglife #gillettewy

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Jan 7

Basque band Ospa played “Agurra” at Rockpile Museum last night. (Mary Stroka/County 17)

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Dec 17

Sixteen high schools, including Thunder Basin High School and Campbell County High School, competed today in the Pat Weede Memorial Wrestling Tournament at the CAM-PLEX. The tournament continues Dec. 17 in CAM-PLEX's Wyoming Center.

The tournament honors the memory of Weede, a Campbell County School District physical teacher and wrestling coach who died in 2000 after battling cancer for two years, the tournament program said. Thunder Basin High School Principal Terry Quinn said Dec. 16 that Weede was a wonderful man whom he enjoyed working with.

(Photos by Mary Stroka/County 17)

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Dec 14

Stocktrail Elementary Principal Bertine Bahige tonight introduced the newly elected student council students. (Mary Stroka/County 17)

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Dec 9

Frost off of Adon Road in Rozet on Dec. 7. (Kristina Reynolds)

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Dec 8

Buffalo Ridge students worked together to collect more than 17,000 non-perishable items for Gillette families in need. Some students won the opportunity to pie Principal Nate Cassidy or Physical Education teacher Mike Brisson at a school assembly. (Tiffany Mitchell)

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Nov 19

Dakota Country is playing at CAM-PLEX tonight. Right now, they’re playing “County Fair” by Chris LeDoux. (Mary Stroka/County 17)

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Nov 19

If you couldn’t make it to the event today, come see dozens of Gillette community members’ displays tomorrow and Sunday at the Festival of Trees at CAM-PLEX.

Albrecht family members took a moment for a photo tonight at the event.

The event includes more than 50 trees, and there are also at least 15 tabletop displays.
Visitors can vote for their favorites.

This is the 31st year of the fundraiser. Proceeds benefit Lifeline, Cancer Care and Scholarship Fund, the event website said.
In 2004, Festival of Trees became part of the NEW Community Health Foundation.

(Mary Stroka/County 17)

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Nov 19

Stratton Kohr, of Gillette, won the first round of Calf Roping with a time of 9.7 seconds!

Second best was Myles Kenzy of Iona, South Dakota, with 10.8 seconds.

(Mary Stroka/County 17)

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Nov 19

Landry Haugen of Sturgis, South Dakota, competes in the goat tying event at the 75th Anniversary NRCA Finals Rodeo at CAMPLEX. Her time was 7.9 seconds.

The best time in the event was 7.1 for Karissa Rayhill of Torrington, WY.

While most competitors are from South Dakota, Stratton Kohr of Gillette and Jake Devereaux of Newcastle are scheduled to compete this weekend in calf roping.

Other events are Bareback, Barrels, Mixed Team Roping, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Bulls and Breakaway.

In addition to tonight’s performance, there are performances at 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at CAMPLEX East Pavilion.

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Nov 19

Halfway through barrel racing here at the 75th Anniversary Northwest Ranch Cowboy Association Finals Rodeo at CAMPLEX in Gillette.

Jenna Humble of Oshoto WY competing in barrel racing.

(Mary Stroka/County 17)

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Nov 14

Hundreds lined the edges of U.S. Highway 14-16 from 4-J Road to Osborne Avenue Friday afternoon, bundled against the cold and waiving American flags while paying tribute to the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

See more at County17.com! #veteransday #wyoming

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Oct 21

Come on down to the Powder River Antique and Craft Bonanza by Rockpile Museum Association at CAM-PLEX Central Pavilion.

It’s open tonight until 8 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow.

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1. Carissa Roberts is selling vintage clothing at her first Rockpile Museum Association show. Roberts has sold at various shows and grew up in the trade show sales industry, too. Her mother is a crafter and sold at many craft shows. Roberts said that even when she was a child she learned so much from shows by meeting attendees while her mom sold handiwork.

2. Rockpile Museum Association is selling items too, including magnets, postcards and notecards showcasing the art of Dixie Reece, who was a Gillette-born artist and rancher.

3. Joni Hahn is representing 10 of the 55 vendors who participate in the Uniquely Wyoming store. Hahn made these snowmen figurines.

4. Dewayne Dillon from Sheridan is here too. He’s been collecting for 40 years and he’s selling his collection. A fan of local history of Sheridan, Dillon started out collecting beer, milk and pharmaceutical bottles and then added artwork as well.

5. Dillon said he’s particularly hoping this pen and ink illustration will go to a good home. The artist is from Sheridan. A Gillette framing shop framed this artwork, Dillon said.

Photos by Mary Stroka.

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