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News & Events
Thursday, May 8th Guest speaker will be PGA Professional Scott Ehlers of the Purple Sage Golf Course with updates on events and services available this summer. $10.00 per person catering by Domino’s Pizza. Friday, May 9th Annual Spring Clean Up 2008: May 3-11, 2008 The City of Evanston will once again be conducting the Annual Spring Clean-Up. This will run from May 3-11, 2008. Due to the rising cost of operation, WE WILL NOT BE GOING HOUSE TO HOUSE in the residential areas. We will be providing 10 drop off site locations that residential material may be hauled to. Remember this clean up is for residential use only. CHOOSE ONE OF THE TEN DROP OFF SITE LOCATIONS NEAREST YOU: Citizens needing assistance with their clean up efforts may contact the local Boy Scouts of America, Director John Mangan at 789-3890 or 679-6759.
Uinta County’s Annual Household Hazardous Materials Collections Once again it is time for Uinta County’s Annual Household Hazardous Materials Collections Day. The event will be held on Saturday, May 10th from 9am to 3pm. In Evanston, the collection will be at the fair grounds. In Bridger Valley collections will be taken at Road & Bridge by the Sheriff’s department. We are calling on all CERT volunteers to come out and give your support to this event. Volunteers of all abilities are welcome and needed. Any amount of time you can give is much appreciated. Wear work clothes and shoes. Last year’s Household Hazardous Waste Day was very successful. All kinds of hazardous materials were collected including old paint, used oil, old car batteries, computer monitors, computers, cell phones, antifreeze, pesticides, and many other misc chemicals. One of the biggest benefits of proper disposal of these and other chemicals is the prevention of contamination of our community’s water. Kim West, Uinta County Emergency Management (307) 783-0327 “Lessons in Leadership” Clinic Join us for an amazing experience as Grant works with an unbroken colt in a round pen using the art of Horse Whispering to illustrate the development of healthy relationships built on trust. Grant demonstrates the balance of respect, discipline, kindness and love that is necessary to produce lasting relationships between leaders and followers. These Lessons in Leadership will apply in all areas from the workplace to your own personal life, and will lead to relationships based on faith in one another, not fear. The result is team work inspired by compassion and concern for one another. This clinic is for anyone at any level of leadership ~ youth to adult. Please RSVP for lunch by 5/5/08 to Veronica Proffit 307-877-5856 The May Business Leadership Network and MentorABILITY Advisory Committee will meet: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY! If you have anything specific you would like to add to our agenda, feel free to let me know. Look forward to seeing you all next Wednesday! Debbie Terech Relay for Life Team Capitan Meeting The 1st Team Captain Meeting of the year will be held at the Bear Community Center, by the Ice Ponds, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2008. We will have Committee members on hand to help you organize a successful 2008 Relay Team. We have some great new things planned for this Relay, and we can’t wait to share them with you. If you have any questions prior to the meeting please do not hesitate to give us a call, we are here to make this fun and easy for you. The American Cancer Society Great West Region’s Relay Theme this year is “There’s No Place Like Hope”, using the Wizard of Oz theme. The possibilities are endless! For More Information Please Call: Becki Frame 789-3340
Book signing hosted by the Uinta County Library The Uinta County Library is pleased to be hosting a book signing with Alexandra Fuller and her newly published book The Legend of Colton H. Bryant. Ms. Fuller will be available to sign copies of her book at the Beeman-Cashin Building, 35 10th Street, Evanston. This event is free and open to the public. Immediately following the book signing will be a Western BBQ dinner. A limited number of tickets are available at the Uinta County Library and Chamber of Commerce office. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. For more information contact the Uinta County Library 789-2770. 10th Annual Evanston Freedom Rally The weekend will be full of unique events in Historic downtown Evanston including Drag Racing, Arm Wrestling, Poker Walk, Bike Wash, Bike Show, Roller Derby Bouts, Bike Parade, Tattoo Contest, Fireworks, food vendor and merchandise vendors. A parade will kick-start Sundays festivities at 10:00 a.m. beginning at Murdoch’s, around the back of Stock Building Supply progressing down Front Street to Harrison, wrapping back down Main Street to 9th and ending at the Uinta County Complex with a Memorial Ceremony. Other street closures include Front Street from 9th to Harrison and 10th Street from Main to Front at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday until 10:00 p.m. and Sunday to 7:00 p.m. Main Street from 9th to 10th at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday to 11:00 p.m. Uinta County Veterans Boards’ Keep watching for more details to come! Hook up with your family on Wyoming’s FREE Fishing Day! Trading Resources and Knowledge Relive history at the 2008 Natural Resource Discovery Rendezvous and explore Southwestern Wyoming. Discover the history of Bridger Valley, Wyoming and its' role in settling the West. Gain knowledge and confidence in using the outdoors as a classroom in areas of agriculture, plant and soil ecology, forestry, water monitoring, enterprise diversification, alternative energy, rangeland management and local history-all at the foot of the captivating Uinta Mountains. The Natural Resource Discovery Rendezvous is applicable for credit at the University of Wyoming and with PTSB. For more information about the Natural Resource Discovery Rendezvous, please call (307) 787-3794 ext 4, or visit www.uintacountycd.com, Wyoming Ag in the Classroom at www.wyomingagclassroom.org 2008 Purple Sage Golf Tournament Schedule
On Going Events HOW ABOUT A GAME OF EVANSTONOPOLY? The Evanston Jaycees are bringing a bit of nostalgia from the days kids and families played together without television. Evanstonopoly is a professionally made board game just for Evanston! What better way to bring the lasting impressions of Evanston into your living room? Games will include pictures and memories, as well as business ads from Evanston! Proceeds raised will be donated to the SAFV House. To learn more about the SOAR program go to: The Uinta County Methamphetamine Coalition Friends & Family Support Group meets on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at Trona Valley Federal Credit Community Federal Credit Union (236 Harrison Drive). Did you know… that in addition to the bins located at the drop-off center for various materials to be recycled that Uinta Recycling also has a designated location inside the building for empty ink cartridges and cell phones? Uinta Recycling, Inc. is located at 100 China Mary Rd., Evanston. Together We Can Cope, Cancer Support Group is still meeting the first Thursday of each month at Evanston Regional Hospital. The new meeting time will be from Noon to 1 p.m. Contact the Uinta County Cancer Resource Center for more information 877-789-8771 Nilson Homes Model Home in Twin Ridges at 100 Gregory Avenue Our 30 years of dedicated home building experience has enabled us to create quality custom homes, in the most ideal locations, for a comfortable price. We offer homeowners an opportunity to participate fully in the creation of their own home through color selection, plan customization and even sweat equity programs. We use only the best of materials and the most competent of trade partners. And, we employ the hardest working staff in the industry in order to provide you with the service you deserve. We are just what you are looking for in a builder; you’ll notice the difference with Nilson Homes. For more information call Jed, Brad or Phil at 789-5321 Relay for Life Committee TO: EVANSTON BUSINESS MEMBERS Do any of you have any current job openings in your places of business? If so, what is the position, job duties, experience required, and type of individual preferred? If you do not have time to write a brief job description, please let me know if you do have an opening and I can contact you via phone and/or possibly stop by to get more details on the position available. I would like to assist you in finding qualified job candidates with the ABILITIES necessary to succeed in your place of business. Thank you and have a great week!
Debbie Terech Advantage Mitigation Services is now offering 24/hour Notary Services.
Mary Kay Special Offer Chamber Members: For more information, contact Lorena Norton, Senior Consultant Stop in and visit Main Street Artisans new streamlined look. We have the same great high quality lattes, lunches, & fresh baked items. We can still cater your meetings or gatherings with exceptional foods. Check out our great new original art. We are also now doing dinners you can take and bake in your own home! Quality foods, quality art, & quality people! Open Monday - Friday 11 am - 7 pm and Saturday 12 - 5:30. BISHOP HOMES, EVANSTON - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day - Model Home Open House. 188 and 194 Gannett Drive. SITE-BUILT HOUSING - Ranch, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car garage, basement, and RV Pad. Call 789-0943 for more information. The Evanston High School is always promoting good character and ethics within the environment of their school and in the community. The 6 pillars of character include trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. The High School is looking for companies to help them promote and reinforce the 6 pillars of character with rewards to the students by means of gift certificates or items from various businesses. When they see a student using good character, they will hand them a “reward” to say Good job! We caught you using good character! They hope that promoting with support from the community; the students will be shown that these values are important not only at school, but everywhere they go. For more information on the program or to make a donation, contact Charlene Way at the High School – 789-0757 ext 1261 Uinta B.O.C.E.S. #1 - Education Center - Offering educational programs through a cooperative partnership with Uinta County School District #1 and Western Wyoming Community College. From Post-Secondary and Higher Education degree programs offered by Western Wyoming Community College, the University of Wyoming and Utah State University to non-credit Community Education courses, we have something for everyone at the Education Center. Visit online at: http://www.uintaeducation.org or stop by the facility located at 1013 Cheyenne Drive in Evanston. Evanston Jaycees meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6:00 PM at the Mountain Man Pizza on Bear River Drive. For more information contact Dawn Darby at 783-7456 or 679-2882. The Library's Reading Circle is scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 in the Bridger Carter Room of the Library. The public is welcome to join at any time. Call 789-2770 or visit online at: www.uintalibrary.org for additional information. Help 4-H by recycling your ink jet cartridges - Please call Dawn Sanchez at 783-0570 for pick up or envelopes. If your business is interested in hosting a Chamber Mixer or a morning networking break please contact the Chamber at 783-0370 or email to: chamber@etownchamber.com The Evanston Red Carpet Committee presents new businesses/or those relocating in the Evanston Community with a "Welcome Bag". We want to promote Chamber businesses, if you have items or business information that you would like placed in the bags; please drop those items off at the Chamber Office and specify that they are for new businesses. Looking for new business? The Evanston Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Help Wanted SUMMER SEASONAL Parks & Golf Course Maintenance up to $8.33/hr, May-Aug, 40 hrs/wk, some weekends. Performs turf & landscape maintenance, heavy physical labor; operates mowers & light equip. Minimum age 17 yrs. WY drivers license required. Positions include Monthly Bonuses, Over Time, Rec. Center Pass &/or Golf, Staff Shirts/Hats and Monthly Staff Activities. Apply at Evanston Parks and Recreation District office, 275 Saddle Ridge Rd., Evanston, WY. EOE Deadline: March 24 or until filled. Purple Sage Golf Course Position Title / Facility Information:
We’re Hiring! Part-Time Clothing Lovers! Full-Time Fashion Enthusiasts! Do you love helping people? Can you outfit anyone to look their best? You can be a part of the Murdoch’s team! Please pick up an application. 120 Beckers Circle Bilingual (Spanish/English) And English-Speaking Full-Time Credit Counselor Do You - Want To Learn How To Manage Your Finances? Pick up an application or mail resume to: Safety Trainers/Experts Wanted: The Evanston Chamber of Commerce Safety Resource Committee would like to find Safety Trainers/Experts who would consider sitting on Safety Review Panels for local businesses. The committee would also like to create a “Safety Trainers Group” to support one another with their safety programs. For additional information, please contact Ron Wild at (307) 679-2490. DAYS INN is looking for a front desk assistant to work the following shifts: For more information please call DAYS INN front desk at (307) 789-0783. Hillcrest Chevron located at 1949 Harrison Drive is now hiring. For more information, contact Barbara Warren at (307) 789-6858 or stop by for an application. In The News For more information contact: Wyoming Business Council Board approves grant request CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors met via conference call today to approve one Community Development Block Grant application (CDBG). The board approved a $279,043 economic development grant for infrastructure funds to extend town water and sewer lines to a three-acre tract within town limits on Highway 414. The improvements will be owned, operated and maintained by the town of Mountain View. Upon completion of the water and sewer lines, Pamida will construct a 26,500 sq. ft. general merchandise store. Pamida will further economic growth in Mountain View through job creation, increased sales tax revenue on a projected $4 million in annual sales at the Mountain View store alone, and reduced retail leakage from regional residents and recreationalists. The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is a federally funded pass through grant program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Economic Development activities under the CDBG program help communities with downtown projects, infrastructure projects and planning activities such as feasibility studies or growth management plans. Community Development activities under the CDBG program help communities with public infrastructure, handicapped accessibility and community facilities projects. This year there is $1.06 million in the Economic Development CDBG account and $1.25 million in the CDBG Community Development account. The mission of the Wyoming Business Council is to facilitate the economic growth of Wyoming. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.wyomingbusiness.org. Facilities Planning project managers' report for week of May 4-10 ILLC -- Information Library and Learning Center (Scheduled completion date: September 2009) -- Construction activities at the addition will include backfilling around the south foundation walls; installation of metal decking on north half; utility rough-ins on the south half; and fire proofing structural steel on the south half, 1st and 2nd levels. On the 5th and 6th levels of the 70s addition, installation of base and doors will take place. The area will also be undergoing a final cleaning in preparation for final inspection. 13th street will close beginning May 12. The alley north of Knight Hall will accommodate two-way traffic and access the circle drive at the Wyoming Union. Construction activities will require relocation of some Coe Library offices. Go here for more information: www.uwyo.edu/news/showrelease.asp?id=22579. Information Technology Facility (Scheduled completion date: December 2008) -- Site work: Excavation for the chilled water line is underway but all of the work is currently contained within the boundaries of the construction fence. The line will be installed in the Sorority Row street and run north across the site to connect at Willett Drive. The roads will be open until May 12. A temporary entry/exit has been set up on the east end of the site directly west of the Fine Arts building entrance. The concrete pad is being poured in the Chiller yard. Drywall and light gauge metal framing: Drywall installation is underway in some areas on the 1st floor. Light gauge metal stud framing continues on the 3rd floor, the south entrance, the south stair tower, lobby atrium, and 2nd floor lounge/atrium. Insulation has been installed in the Central Machine Room on the second floor. Final framing of walls will take place in the Central Machine Room this week. Fire Protection: Installing piping on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Masonry: Brick on the west end. The stone looks different colors because some of it has been washed and some still has the mortar and dust from the cutting process. Roofing: The first layer of roof over the east end of the Central Machine Room is complete. Concrete roof curbs will be poured this week. Work will progress on the roof of the rest of the building. Plumbing and HVAC: 1st floor near completion of room heating and air conditioning units, fire/smoke dampers, temperature controls, and piping. 2nd floor continue installation of room heating and air conditioning units, fire/smoke dampers, temperature controls, and piping. 3rd floor starts installation of room heating and air conditioning units, fire/smoke dampers, temperature controls, and piping. 4th floor mechanical penthouse continues installation of the rooftop air handling units and pumps. Work will continue on this equipment for several weeks. Electrical: 1st floor, complete rough in, near completion of cable tray, continue pulling wire. 2nd floor, continue rough in, cable tray and electrical rooms. 3rd floor, set equipment in electrical rooms. Glass: Taking measurements and doing fabrication. Indoor Practice Facility -- Landscape work on the west side of the building will continue though the first part of May. Staging for the landscape contractor is on the southwest side of the parking lot. Honors House -- The Kappa Sigma fraternity house at 15th and Willett Drive is being converted to a home for students in the Honors Program. Framing will continue on the east and south addition. Wall and roof sheathing is scheduled to be installed. Drywall installation will begin in the interior. Education Annex Third Floor Renovations (Scheduled completion date: July 2008) -- Construction ongoing, staging area will take up three spaces in the Education parking lot. Knight Hall Basement Renovations (Scheduled completion date: May 15, 2008) -- Construction ongoing. Staging area will take up one space in the Knight Hall alleyway. College of Business -- At the end of the spring semester, faculty and staff in the College of Business will move to the lower three levels of Crane Residence Hall. The UW Physical Plant reports the following activities scheduled for the week: Campus -- The chilled water system will be down for about one more week. Half Acre Gym -- The roof of the infield area is being replaced and an air conditioning unit will be installed. A fenced construction area with a pedestrian walkway has been set up on the east side of the building. Indoor air temperature may be affected as construction activities continue. Work will continue for the remainder of the semester. College of Engineering -- The west passenger elevator is back in service. The east elevator has been taken out of service to be upgraded and will be offline until early July. Please use the west elevator during this time. Bureau of Mines Building -- Work is progressing on the elevator. It will remain offline for a few more weeks. Patrons are asked to use the stairs for access to upper floors. Coordination of deliveries is being handled by WRI administration and the Physical Plant project manager. Call the Service Desk for information on deliveries of large items. For persons with disability access needs, contact the required department within the building to make arrangements to accommodate the need and take care of necessary business. Alternatively, contact may be made with the University Disabilities Support Services office. Electrical Switch Cleaning -- May 6, 5-7 p.m. Service Building and Storage Building on Gibbon; May 8, 5-7 p.m. McWhinnie Hall and Wyoming Hall. All effected departments have been notified. Questions or concerns should be directed to the Physical Plant Service Desk, (307) 766-6225. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Workforce Services Releases Request for Proposals to Employ Seniors CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services is seeking proposals from organizations statewide for the administration and operation of the Senior Community Service Employment Program. "The Agency has identified several strategies to ensure that Wyoming's workforce is sufficient for employer needs. One strategy is through the administration of the Senior Community Service Employment Program," said Danielle Hunt, Program Manager for the Senior Community Service Employment Program. "The Agency receives United States Department of Labor grant funds to administer the Senior Community Service Employment Program to ensure that unemployed, low-income people over the age of 55 have an opportunity to develop the skills needed to obtain meaningful employment," Hunt added. Program participants often face many obstacles, including, but not limited to, older worker stereotypes, developmental issues related to aging and technology training gaps. The program provides participants with employment training, case management, and part-time subsidized employment training positions at community service sites. Community service sites include such employment areas as healthcare, welfare, education, library, recreation, beautification and conservation services. These positions may be with state, county, city, regional governments, school districts and non-profit corporation partners. A total of 63 community service positions are available to be filled by participants statewide. "The successful bidder will place low-income Wyoming workers, 55 years and older, into part-time subsidized employment training positions at community service sites so participants can develop competitive job skills in their local communities. They will rotate participants to new training sites on an annual basis and assist them in transitioning from the Senior Community Service Employment Program into unsubsidized employment positions," Hunt said. For more information about the Request for Proposal contact Lori Galles, Department of Administration and Information, Procurement Section, at (307) 777-6797 or lgalle@state.wy.us. For more information about Workforce Services visit www.wyomingworkforce.org One of the greatest responsibilities I have as a United States Senator is to keep you informed and assist you with problems you may be experiencing. Strategic Petroleum Reserve OPED According to AAA, the average retail price of regular, unleaded gasoline reached $3.50 per gallon last week. The average price of diesel fuel is even worse - $4.20 per gallon. Growing world economies, particularly in India and China, are boosting world demand. Increased environmental regulations, geopolitical tensions, and the weakness of the U.S. dollar are also contributing. In markets with the limited supply, the effects are even more dramatic and uncertain. Federal government policies should not make things worse. That’s why I am sponsoring legislation that calls for a temporary suspension of federal oil purchases for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, or SPR. Future federal acquisitions would be triggered when the price of regular, unleaded gasoline is less than a nationwide average of $2.50 per gallon or diesel fuel returns to an average of $2.75 for four weeks. S. 2927, would also ensure future government oil purchases are fiscally responsible. These common sense proposals follow recommendations by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The SPR was initially created in the mid 1970s to protect the nation from oil supply disruptions following the Arab oil embargo. I think we all can agree on the goal of protecting America’s energy security. The SPR already contains 700 million barrels of oil in the salt caverns of Louisiana and Texas. Under current policy, the federal government acquires another 70,000 barrels of oil each and every day to inject underground. While there is disagreement about the total impact to consumers, it is clear that these federal acquisitions have a definite impact on price. The Administrator of the Energy Information Administration recently testified that their modeling shows a reduction of 100,000 barrels of oil per day has an impact of $2 per barrel and 4 to 5 cents per gallon. Other analysts have argued that continuing to fill SPR could add as much as ten percent to the price of oil. When the federal government buys oil at today’s prices, it is an expensive proposition for taxpayers. The current strategy will cost $245 million per month, or nearly $3 billion per year. The federal government’s current practice of buying tens of thousands of barrels of crude oil per day has three downfalls. First, it removes precious oil supplies in an already tight market. Second, given today’s record prices, the cost to taxpayers is enormous. Third, the current program is administered inefficiently. My legislation would address the first two policy faults with a temporary suspension of oil acquisitions. The government waste is addressed through additional restrictions on future federal oil acquisitions. The bill would require dollar cost averaging for future oil purchases. The federal government would purchase equal dollar value of oil each month, rather than the same volume of oil each month. This practice works for individual investors. The federal government should operate with the same prudence. Next, the federal government could save taxpayer dollars by injecting heavier grades of crude oil. The GAO has pointed out that such a strategy would be more cost efficient and provide more refiners with oil they can use. If we can’t agree on these simple steps for fiscal responsibility, how will we come to agreement on the more complex solutions for energy security?
Barrasso’s Wyoming Range Bill Moves Forward The Evanston Chamber of Commerce has updated the website. It is located at: www.etownchamber.com. Please take a few minutes to review your business information and let us know if corrections need made. Contact Erika at (307) 783-0370 or via e-mail at: chamber@etownchamber.com |
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