Gillette Wyoming Blog

Local author Mary Kelley and Arcadia Publishing present Gillette, the newest addition to the popular Images of America Series. Boasting over 200 vintage images, Gillette showcases the pioneer settlers in this early cow town and chronicles its growth into the Energy Capital of the United States.

The community, originally known as Donkey Town, was a temporary base camp for the survey crews from the Burlington and Missouri Railroad, who were planning to build a line through northeastern Wyoming in the late 1880s. Engineer and surveyor Edward Gillette, a New Haven native, was in charge of surveying the area that would ultimately be named after him.

Mary hopes that the readers of Gillette will enjoy the memories conjured up by the photographs and value the legacy that others left behind.

A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the Campbell County Rockpile Museum.

Highlights of Gillette:

• Features the Wyodak Mine, the longest continuously operating surface mine in the nation
• Showcases Gillette’s colorful characters including cowboys named Holdout Johnson, Every Day Johnson, Lame Smithy, Long Shorty, Bum-a-Nickle Garrett and Coyote Bill
• Depicts the arrest of former Mayor Roy Montgomery who was convicted of running a house of ill-repute in the early 1900s

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or (888)-313-2665. 

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States.  Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places.  Have we done a book on your town?  Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com

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City of Gillette Mayor, Duane Evenson, supports a Wyoming Wind Energy Tax in his latest blog post.  Due to recent wind energy development projects in Campbell County, he expresses the need for Wyoming to treat all energy producers equally and not support unfair competition in the energy market.

The state Joint Revenue Committee voted against a tax on wind energy in November, and like Mayor Evenson, Governor Freudenthal supports a wind energy excise tax.  What are your thoughts?  Please post a comment and share your view on whether wind energy should be taxed differently than coal-fired plants and other electricity producers.

This is Ryan Bricker’s new online store! Thanks to CafePress.com, I am now selling a number of products with unique graphics on them which I have designed.

Note: If you would like a custom design, just email me @ ryancbricker(at)yahoo.com or call me @ 605-645-8676. I graduate from the Art Institute of Colorado this year and I also work full time for Watson Mills and Design of Lafayett, CO.

Visit my store here: RYAN’S CAFE PRESS STORE – RYAN’S DESIGNS

Coming to First Assembly of God in Gillette, WY. Classes start on January 7th at 7pm and will be every Thursday for 13 weeks. Registration Deadline is Dec. 17th. Please call First Assembly at 307-682-3308 for more details. Cost of registration is $95 per couple or individual.

Financial Peace University (FPU) is a 13-week life-changing program that teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever.

To learn more visit: http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/home/

We will be having a special Preview Introductory Video on Dec. 17th at 7pm at First Assembly of God Church here in Gillette, WY. The address is: 601 Carey Ave, Gillette, WY 82716
Phone #: 307-682-3308
Website: www.GilletteChurch.com

On November 8, 2009 Bill Hutton fell from his second story apartment balcony and suffered serious head trauma. He was in Shock Trauma ICU for 4 days in Salt Lake City, UT. When he arrived home he found that someone had robbed his apartment. We’re trying to raise money to help him. I know times are very tough for all of us, but anything helps. We are so thankful that he is still with us. If you can help, please contact Angela Hill (his mother) at 307-686-6210 or send your donation to 6900 Streamside Dr. Gillette, Wy 82718. Please pass this on! Thank you so much and God Bless.

Join us at the November Afterhours mixer hosted by the Knight’s of Columbus!  This is a free event that will have good food and drinks.

Thursday, November 19, 2009
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m.
4905 Hitt Blvd. (Off of South Douglas Highway… turn west just north of Rocky Mountain Sports)
Admission is 2 Business Cards

Door Prizes will include: 2 – 50% Hall Rental
Certificates, Bottle of Crown Royal XR,
Brewing Kit, and Wireless Weather Station

Brought to you by:
Campbell County Chamber of Commerce

First National Bank will be hosting a Gillette Chamber business mixer on October 15th from 5 – 7 pm. Come network  downtown with your hometown bank and other Gillette area businesses/professionals.

First National Bank
319 S Gillette Ave
Gillette, WY 82716

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Here are some of the newest FREE Gillette, WY Classifieds…

Brown QH Gelding
1998 gorgeous 2/3D barrel and rope horse. Has not been shown much. He is fast, quick, athletic and will be priced to sell. His bloodline includes Sugar Bars, Leo, Faye Deck, Peppy San Badger, Miss Bandy Moore. 
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2005 Chrysler Pacifica
AWD, under 60,000 miles, only two owners, clean, white w/tan interior, leather, third row seating, 19-23 MPG, much more. Priced to Sell.
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Your Smart Entertainment Choice
Fossil Fuel: a classic rock, southern rock and rockin’ country band based out of Scottsbluff, NE – probably the smartest entertainment choice you could make. Don’t let the name fool you, we’re not a bunch of elderly guys on walkers and in compression stockings. We just play music that caters to the 30 and over crowd and have many (and I do mean many) years of experience under our belts. A very well equipped band with a song list that sets us apart from all others.
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Programming and Web Design
Custom computer programming and web design services. AstralSoftworks.com
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Avon is Hiring
EARN extra money in your spare time selling Avon. Earn $12-$15 per hour and pick your own hours. No door to door. Start your own business for only $10.00 No minimums to buy, no inventory to stock. To get started call Tracey at 307-682-2588
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