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This Week in Centennial
October 5, 2017
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Judy O'Byrne sent this in ... circa 1930 photo by Dr. S.H. Knight
Can you tell which road this is? Look at all that fencing!
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We have signs that 'summer is over' ... The Old Corral team has gone on their fall break, the Nici Self Museum has closed for the season, hunters are in town, the E&H Trail Ride service is closed for the season, the Chili Cookoff is on Saturday (see below) and the Black Market Farm chickens are no longer laying eggs.
You may have noticed the Mountain View was closed this week, but we understand they will be open again on Saturday.
Bill Haley found 2 gas cans along the road. If someone can identify them they can have them back. (Please send a note to this email address if you are not sure how to connect with Bill.) Otherwise, he will pass the 2 gas cans to someone who could use them.
For those who are clients of the Witt Trash Service, we received notice the pickup will be Sunday afternoon this week.
We have end of summer-season summaries from the Museum and Library below. These are gems in our community. We are so lucky to have them! Please do all you can to support them.
It sounds like this will be a good weekend to ensure your wood piles are piled high. Please note the Forest Service press release at the bottom of this ePost for information on firewood permits.
Enjoy this fall weather -
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Upcoming in Centennial
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Thursday, October 5th--Rainbow Valley Special Road District Board Meeting, Centennial Valley Library, 10:30 AM
Saturday, October 7th--Men's Breakfast Home of Debbie and Bruce Maxon at 9 AM. As usual, guests are welcome.
Saturday, October 7th--Chili Cookoff, Centennial Valley Community Church. See above.
Thursday, October 12th--Snowy Range Men's Service Club Meeting Bear Tree Tavern at 6 PM Social Hour; 7 PM dinner/meeting. Guests welcome.
Monday, October 16th--Unfinished Book Club Centennial Library at 5:30 PM. The club will be discussing
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
Monday, October 16th--Centennial Valley Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Fire Station @ 6:30 PM. Training Meeting, New Members Always Welcome
Thursday, October 19th--Centennial Social Club Meeting July Cylvick's at 7 PM. Installation of officers.
Monday, October 25th--Centennial Water and Sewer Board Meeting Centennial School @ 7 PM.
For the complete Community Calendar, visit the Centennial Library's
webpage
and click on Community Calendar.
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Centennial hours: Thursday & Friday
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307-460-0479
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A sign of our times ... Photo sent in by Bruce Maxon, Burn Piles in the Snowies
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Centennial / Puerto Rico Connection .. Hurricane Maria
Our summer neighbors in Rainbow Valley,
Joe and Irene Castillo, flew out of Laramie urgently the night before Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico so that they could get home to be with their kids and grandkids. Though they are safe, they have been hit hard and face challenging times ahead. Debbie Maxon, Irene's sister-in-law, has set up the following site for anyone who
wishes to give support to Joe and Irene:
www.gofundme.com/ireneandjoe
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Anyone who is interested in giving, may do so on the site anonymously if they choose - there's a small checkbox under the line where the donors enter their name.
Also - Dan Turnquist's sister, Jean, and her husband, Frank, survived the hurricane with just minor damage. Their house is very sturdy, re-enforced concrete designed to withstand a Level 5 hurricane. Although, as with all, they are impacted by the lack of electricity and other services.
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Whitco Blasting LLC
Whitco Blasting LLC, the premier log home restoration company serving the state of Wyoming, is looking to meet your sandblasting needs! They specialize in log homes and various other wooden structures, and offer many services including sandblasting, staining, and chinking.
See videos of the team in action and learn more about the company on their website at
http://www.whitcoblasting.com/. You can also reach the owner, Kevin Whitmore, on his cell phone at (307) 850-5062.
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Centennial Mens Club Sponsoring Installation of Speed Signs
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he Mens Club effort to install radar speed signs at each end of town is almost complete. There has been positive input from many in Centennial and the surrounding area. There have been several generous donations, however a bit more funding is needed.
If you would like to make a donation, please send it the Centennial Mens Club in care of the Post Office.
As the Mens Club shares information as to what the plan is, what they are doing for us, we will include it in the ePost.
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Centennial Book Club
Our next book club is Monday, October 16th at 5:30 PM. We are reading
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann.
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Nici Self Museum Completed Successful Summer Season
As Centennial was busy over the summer, so was the Museum. We hosted more then 1,200 visitors - most of them traveling through, for many it was their first visit to Wyoming. It is also great to visit with our local patrons, who add to the richness of the museum. Our Docents are excellent ambassadors!
The highlight of the summer is the Art Show. This summer it was our most successful in recent years by all measures - attendance at the Friday night reception, artist particpation and financially. We hosted the Albany County CattleWomen for one of their cookouts in June which was very well attended and the weather cooperated. The Hanging Lake Players were on the grounds presenting their play during August. There were two very interesting and comprehensive presentations - one on Kit Carson and the other on the Red Desert. Both were fascinating!
Our collection continues to grow. Cecily Goldie and Deb Shogren catalog it and continually prepare new exhibits and update existing ones. Our collection represents Centennial Valley and the activities of our surrounding area.
Special recognition goes to Cecily Goldie, our Curator and coordinator of our volunteers, and to David Redder who manages the maintenance of our facilities. To recognize the Board of Directors: David Redder, President, Vicki Seifert, Cecily Goldie, Nita Engen, Dorothy Sigel, Kent Keebler and Jerry Hansen. The Board will be planning for Summer 2018 over the winter. If you would like to participate contact any of them or send a message to the ePost.
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Centennial Valley Community Library
Centennial Library & Cultural Association
The Library was a busy place this summer. Besides providing books for patrons and internet services to anyone who stopped by, CLCA held a July 4th book sale. Many people donated their already-read books and bought used ones. Also, CLCA hosted six public programs over the course of the summer. The UW Center for Global Studies brought three presentations on current research conducted by University of Wyoming graduate students and faculty members; and Centennial audiences enjoyed three programs featuring Wyoming and Western history.
In August, the Fish-On Ranch demonstrated unparalleled generosity by hosting a well-attended fundraiser, featuring C.J. Box. The event raised enough money for us to buy an electric thermal storage system which will reduce our electric bill.
The Library will participate in Christmas in Centennial, December 9, 2017 by hosting Santa's Workshop. Here children can make Christmas crafts while adults can browse through books for sale.
Bookmark our website -
Centennial Library for information on the Library and community announcements.
The Centennial Library is truly the heart of Centennial, making available a free lending library with internet services and providing space for meetings and events to benefit the community at large. The Centennial Library and Cultural Association is a non-profit, all volunteer organization which owns the Library building and grounds. CLCA receives no taxpayer money and depends on membership donations and gifts to maintain the property as well as pay for insurance and utilities.
For more information, contact Celeste Colgan, President, CLCA or a Board Member: Judy Cylvick, Leif Erickson, June Huss, Lynette Parkhurst, Nancy Pieper, Judy Powell, Dan Turnquist, and Nancy Zennie
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UW Extension Office Food Classes
November 2, 6-8pm - Baking Gluten Free & w/ Unusual Grains
Gluten intolerant? Wondering about baking with new "designer" grains? No problem! Chris and Julie will teach the tricks to a perfect loaf. November 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Presented by Julie Balzan (UW Extension) and Chris Ehler (celiac) at the Albany County Extension Office. Limited to 15 participants. $5 charge for materials. Reserve with Sue at 721-2571 before October 30. Meet at Albany County Extension Office (at the fairgrounds).
September 26, 6-8:30pm - Sausage Making
Let Warrie Means with UW's Animal Science Department teach the secrets of making fresh sausage with domestic or wild meat. Meet in room AS/MB 104 on the UW campus (Animal Science is north of 19th and Willet. Enter from the west door). Only the classroom portion still has room. Reserve your spot with Cole Ehmke, 307-766-3782 or cehmke at uwyo.edu
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knowledge...
to work for
you!
Cabins. Year-around homes. Building sites. Getaways..
(And....if you're looking for something special, call or
email and ask to be put on our "wish list". We'll let you know
immediately as new properties become available!).
Diane Watson / Associate Broker
2745 ½ Highway 130 / Centennial, WY 82055
(New location: just east of the Mountain View Hotel)
(307) 745-1570 / cell: 307-760-2556
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Tom and Jo Ruhter
Cheyenne, Wyoming
970-218-4830
(Please leave Message if no answer)
Chairs, Love Seats, Coffee & End Tables,
Hall Trees, Shelves, Log Benches and More.
We use Native Wyoming Beetle Kill Pine or Aspen for all of our furniture. (We will build to your spec's). Standard Finishes:
Raw, Sealed, Clear, or Walnut Danish Oil.
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The Friendly Store
open every day
7 am to 6 pm
Every Day:
Breakfast is Served 7 am to 11 am
Lunch is Served 11 am to 2 pm
8 refreshed Guest Rooms
ready for your overflow guests
If gas is needed after the store closes, see the bartender.
Monday through Thursday 4pm to close
Friday through Sunday 11 am to close
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WITTSEND GARBAGE
AND HAULING SERVICES
GARBAGE PICK-UP SERVICE EVERY SUNDAYMORNING
IN CENTENNIAL AND SURROUNDING AREA.
$7.00 FOR UP TO THREE BAGS
SPECIAL HAULING ALSO AVAILABLE.
TRAILER 14 FOOT BY 7 FOOT.
PRICES DEPEND ON WEIGHT AND ITEMS.
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Richard Guzzy has just got connected to the internet and would like some help navigating the web. If you are interested in helping out please give him a call at 742-8778. Thanks.
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Laramie Ranger District Plans to Conduct Prescribed Burn on Bald Mountain
(Laramie, Wyo.) September 27, 2017 - If conditions allow, the Laramie Ranger District may conduct a prescribed burn this fall on the west face of Bald Mountain in the Snowy Range. Burning could commence anytime in the coming weeks, possibly as early as mid-October. The burn unit is approximately 180 acres and is located three miles northeast of Centennial, Wyo.
The purpose of the prescribed burn on the Medicine Bow National Forest is to improve rangeland conditions for big-game winter habitat. The primary fuel in the burn unit is grass that has become decadent and unpalatable to grazing animals.
The exact date the burning could occur is dependent upon suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions.
Hunters in elk area 10 and deer area 75 should be aware of the potential burn and should make their hunting plans accordingly. Signs will be placed on adjacent roads notifying the public of the possible prescribed fire, but no closures are expected. Ultimately the burn would benefit deer and elk herds in the area.
The habitat value within the burn unit has been reduced through the years by over-mature grass creating thick layers of dead material, reducing the forage potential. The reduced forage quality in the area has resulted in fewer elk wintering on National Forest lands and increased the potential for conflict on private lands.
A similar unit of 100 acres was successfully burned on Bald Mountain by U.S. Forest Service crews in the spring of 2013.
The 2017 Bald Mountain burn could take place only if conditions are favorable. These conditions include soil moisture, weather, smoke dispersal and staffing. Weather forecasts will be closely watched for changes in winds, temperature and humidity. Forest Service fire crews will continue to monitor the burn area until all fires are completely out. Necessary smoke permits have been obtained from the State of Wyoming.
Smoke may be visible from Highway 130 and nearby communities of Centennial and Laramie, Wyo.
Prescribed burning is a versatile forest management tool that can mimic historically natural fire disturbances, reduce hazardous fuels buildup, and improve habitat for a variety of wildlife.
For more information about this project contact the Laramie Ranger District at (307) 745-2300. You can also visit our website at
http://fs.usda.gov/mbr, or follow the Medicine Bow National Forest on Twitter, @FS_MBRTB
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Opportunity Upcoming for Forest Visitors to Participate in Nationwide Survey
(Laramie, Wyo.) September 19, 2017 - Beginning October 1 and over the course of the next year, locals and visitors using the Medicine Bow National Forest may be asked to participate in surveys at randomly selected locations.
The National Visitor Use Monitoring Surveys are conducted every five years on all National Forests in the country to help better serve the public.
Visitor surveys are done to look at recreation trends over time. The information is used for forest and local community tourism planning. It provides managers with an estimate of how many people actually recreate on federal lands and what activities they engage in while there. Other important information includes the economic impact of recreation visits on local economies. The more information the Forest Service knows about visitors, especially their satisfaction and desires, the better forest and local community providers can meet recreational needs.
Interviewers conducting the surveys will be wearing bright orange vests and be near a sign that says "Traffic Survey Ahead". The survey is voluntary, confidential, and will take about 10 minutes to complete. It's important for interviewers to talk with local people using the forest as well as out-of-area visitors, so all types of visitors are represented in the study.
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Brush Creek/Hayden District Offers Free-Use Firewood Permits
(Saratoga, Wyo.) September 12, 2017 - The Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District in Saratoga, Wyo., has limited, personal, free-use firewood permits available. These permits allow the public to gather free firewood at three specific sites on the Medicine Bow National Forest. Participation in the program does require a firewood permit and load tags.
The free-use permits will be available until Nov. 30, 2017 or until supplies are exhausted. Users can obtain permits for up to 10 cords per household. Free-use permits are only available at the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District office.
Currently, Forest Roads 120, 405, and 442 are the only sites on the Brush Creek/Hayden District that have free-use firewood available. Maps and directions to the free-use firewood areas will be provided with the issued permits.
Firewood permits are still available for $10 per cord for the rest of the Forest. The minimum purchase is two cords, $20 per transaction.
Public gathering of the wood helps to remove excessive amounts of dead trees from these roads and reduces public safety hazards. Firewood gatherers are asked to respect the rights of other forest users by not blocking roads.
The public is encouraged to call the District Office at (307) 326-5258 for more information or to visit the District Office at 2171 Highway 130 in Saratoga between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
You can find additional information about the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District by visiting http://fs.usda.gov/mbr, or you can follow the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland on Twitter at @FS_MBRTB.
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