Delbert Rentfro funeral arrangements

We are sad to hear of the sudden passing away of Cokeville's Delbert Rentfro and send our love to Bette and family. Delbert was a family man and recently spent a great two days fishing. He also was a recent guest speaker of the Cokeville Historical Society, of which he and Bette are members. He will be missed by many.

Funeral arrangements have been made for Monday, December 1st at 1 pm.
Cokeville.blogspot.com can not be held responsible for any changes of date or time so please add a comment if the time changes or check the town board for more information.

WyoPoets call for Submissions

WYOPOETS CHAPBOOK 2009 Call for Submissions

This is from the WyoPoets Club. ANYONE CAN ENTER BY BECOMING A MEMBER WITH YOUR SUBMISSION.  They would love to have submissions from Cokeville High School students as well as residents so all writers, please consider submitting a poem or two along with your modest membership fee!

WyoPoet's 2009 Chapbook Event

Call for Submissions - Members Only

Constance Brewer - Editor

Jennifer L. Sorensen - Juror

ELIGIBILITY:

This Call for Submissions is open only to WyoPoets members in good standing.  (Other poets may join WyoPoets at the time of submission by including $15.00 dues with their fees and submission.)

RULES:

1. The theme of the chapbook is "Horizon".  All poems must directly or indirectly fit this theme

2.  Poems may be either free verse or traditional form.  If a traditional form, please state which form.

3.  Members may enter up to 3 (three) poems of 40 lines.

4.  Line limit is 40 lines, including title and spaces.

5. Any poem submitted must be the original work of the contestant and be unpublished at the time of the contest. Poems must be in good taste - to be determined by the judge and/or editor.

6.  Submission deadline is December 31st, 2008, either by postmark or electronic stamp.  Please include email address or SASE if you would like acknowledgement of receipt entry.  No poems will be returned, and entries will be shredded after the contest is over.

7.  Entry fee - $2.00 per poem, or $5.00 for 3 (three) poems.

8.  The rights to all poems remain with the author.

9.  Winners will be announced at the WyoPoet's Spring Workshop and in the spring newsletter.

10.  Authors of published poems will receive one complimentary copy of the chapbook.

REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Poems must be typed, or computer generated and in 12-point font (Times New Roman or similar font) preferred.  Editor reserves right to change font to fit chapbook, and this may result in changes to structure or line breaks.  Photocopies are okay if clear and legible.

2.  Poems must be on standard 8.5 x 11 inch white paper.

3.  Poems must be titled, with the exception of any Oriental short form poems.  Please state which Oriental short form at top in place of title.

4.  Submit 2 (two) copies of each poem:  1 (one) with name, mailing address, phone number and email address in top right corner and 1 (one) with no identification of author. 1 (one) poem per page.

5.  Include a cover sheet with author's name, address, phone number, email, titles of poems submitted and line count (including title and spaces) for each poem.  Please include a short biography of no more than 100 words.

SUBMISSION:

1.  Write one check or money order payable to WyoPoets.  Do not staple or tape check to entries.  Paper clips are okay.

2.  Send submissions to:  CONNIE BREWER, #1 Declaration Lane, Gillette, WY 82716

Electronic submissions: Subject header - WyoPoet 09 Chapbook Contest, Email entries: cover sheet and bio either in body of letter or by .doc or .rtf attachment to constance.brewer@gmail.com 

1. If submitting electronically, mailed entry fee must be received by December 31st 2008 in order for the entries to be valid. 

Football season ends at Southeast

The Cokeville Panther football team's season ended at the game at Southeast last weekend. Final score for the Class 1A semifinal game was 7-2.  Thanks for the good season, Panthers. Thanks Coach Dayton and Coach Nate and all the rest of the coaches and help for once again having outstanding success and leadership in coaching our young men.

You can read the Jackson Hole Star-Tribune newspaper (Casper) article here.

You can read the Wyoming Tribune newspaper article (Cheyenne) here.

Cokeville Patriotism

The Cokeville Elementary School once again put on an outstanding program for Veteran's day. This program was held in the auditorium of the Cokeville High School and was presented to a nearly packed house.

Patriotism is one of the greatest traits Cokeville has and displays throughout the year.  It is evident by the proud display of flags on Main St. on holidays. It is evident by our attendance at the Memorial day program held at the Cokeville cemetery each May and by the flags of the United States of America that seem to bow, dip, and wave as they surround our cemetery.  Our patriotism is evident in the remembrance of all men and women who served and have served our country.  The Veteran's day program is a stark reminder of how many, many residents have served our country in the military.

Thank you VETERANS!  We owe our countries continued leadership and freedom to you.

Mountain Lion!

Recently a mountain lion was killed in our area during the elk hunt.  There have been several stories on it. This one is from the Star Valley Independent and interviews Cokeville's own...Neil Hymas, game warden and is written by Cokeville graduate Casey Saxton.

Regarding Cokeville Elections

Congratulations to the Cokeville Town Council newly elected Joe Wilson and re-elected Wayne Harmon.  Cokeville is fortunate to have concerned people willing to run for office. 

I do have to say that I am disappointed in the results because I feel that a Shelly Gailey/Joe Wilson combination would have helped make for a better representation on the council at this point in time.

Cokeville.blogspot.com actively endorsed candidates for office after considering qualities, personalities, community involvement, skills, campaign statements, and attitude. We respect other opinions and the public vote was in a different direction than Cokeville.blogspot.com had  hoped but that's why we are the United States of America, it all works.

Good luck, Joe and Wayne and again, congratulations.

Signed

Karla Toomer

What are you looking for on this blog?

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2) easily accessible

3) a great way to link to other sites about Cokeville!

Good Music

Looking for good music for your kids or other family?  This website is great and reviews good, Christian music.  Check it out!

Cokeville Veteran's Day Program 2008

Veteran's Day Program - Attention parents of elementary school students

We will be holding our Veteran's Day Program this year on November 11, 2008 at 10:00.  We invite all of you to come and watch your students participate.

Our theme this year is "American Heroes".  Your students will be writing essays u sing this theme for our essay contest. You may want to discuss this with them to give them ideas on what to write.

Also we have a lot of new students this year, therefore if you or anyone you know is a veteran, please let Mrs. Rigby know.  Thanks for all your support.

Cokeville Elementary Staff

Cokeville Craft Fair 2008

Cokeville Craft Fair

Cokeville Elementary

November 8, 2008

From 10 to 3

COME JOIN THE FUN!

208 Cokeville - State Blood Screening Nov. 14, 2008

2008 Cokeville -  State Blood Screening

Town Hall

Fri. November 14, 2008

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

For more information CALL

WHF at 800-979-3711

FREE screenings:

Blood Pressure and Body Fat

No appointment Necessary

Wyoming Health Fairs

Helping you help yourself...

$20  Blood Chemistry Profile  Full 32 level screening for bone and electrolyte levels along with heart and kidney functions and liver and lipid functions with cholesterol, protein, iron, glucose and thyroid levels.  Requires fasting for 12 hours unless diabetic.  Drink plenty of water and take medications as usual.

$10 Hemogram Complete blood count (CBC) of red and white blood cells and platelets.  Also, screens for anemia and luekemia and other disorders that affect the cells in your blood.

$20 PSA for men Screening for Prostate cancer in men over age 50.  If there is a family history it is recommended at age 40.

$20 Hemoglobin A1C Measures historical blood sugar control up to 3 months.  This test is recommended twice a year for diabetics.

$20 C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Is an inflammatory marker - a substance that the body releases in response to inflammation.  CRP levels can provide physicians with info. about a patients risk of heart disease.  NO CAFFEINE FOR 12 HOURS

$15 Ferritin Indicates the level of high iron stored and can be useful in screening for hemochromatosis, anemia and some liver diseases.

$5 ColoKit Take home test to screen for risk of colon cancer.

$25 Health Assessment (HA) Be informed and current on what your health strengths & risks are by taking the Mayo Clinic Health Assessment. Also learn where you should focus your efforts towards being the healthiest you.  This twelve month online enrollment offers tools and programs that help you achieve your goals.

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School Board Trustee

Hello to you all. I would like to thank everyone that came out and voted for me on Election Day. Even though the results were not what we wanted, I am gratefrul for all who supported me. Hopefully, Cokeville will be able to get a voice on the School Board one day soon.

Again, thanks to everyone for your support.

God Bless.

Carol Reed

Cokeville Elementary P.T.O. Halloween Carnival

The Cokeville P.T.O once again held a very successful Halloween Carnival. The Carnival was held on Halloween night from 5-7pm at the Cokeville Elementary School. Marti Warner and Celeste Jackman were the main coordinators. Mrs. Warner is the 6th grade teacher and proceeds help fund the 6th grade trip to Yellowstone National Park called, "Expedition Yellowstone". (FYI - Mrs. Warner and her husband, 4th grade teacher Mr. Warner, are both known for their outstanding field trips!)

Cokeville.blogspot.com got a request to post carnival pictures. We don't have many so feel free to contact us if you have anything you would like to add!

Cokeville welcomes home State Champion Volleyball Team

Cokeville turned out on Sunday, November 2nd 2008 at 2pm to escort in the Lady Panther State Champion Volleyball team!  It was very exciting to meet and greet the team on their return.  

There were many hugs, tears, and cheers as the team walked off the bus at the Cokeville High School. Congratulations girls and Coach Toomer and Coach Thompson for a job well done!

Principal Harris clarifies kindergarten letter

Principal Harris of the Cokeville school's made a statement about the kindergarten letter that was sent home. You can view his statement by going to his school blog.

LCSD #2 School Board

• Unofficial election results taken from www.lcwy.org report the following:

Lincoln County School District #2 Area #1 Trustee

Reynold Johnson with all precincts reporting 2043
Carolyn B. Reed with all precincts reporting 1538
Debbie Sainz with all precincts reporting 1724

Yes We Can!

Barack Obama is elected to be the next President of the United States of America

Final electoral vote results: McCain 159, Obama 338

Watch a slide show and Obama's acceptance speech here

Cokeville Town Council Results

Results taken from www.lcwy.org for:
Town of Cokeville Councilpersons
Vote for not more than 2
Shelly Gailey...101 21.31%
Wayne Harmon...160 33.76%
Joseph Wilson...156 32.91%
Write-in 0
over votes 0
under votes 0 12.03%
Total...474

These are unofficial results from the County Website. It is obvious that there is at least one mistake as the website lists John Barrasso (REP) with 319 votes in Cokeville and Nick Carter (DEM) 336 votes in Cokeville for a total of 668 Cokeville votes, which is 300 votes higher than the actual number of votes cast.

Wyoming Newspaper Project waiting list

Apparently there is a waiting list being kept by Erin Kinney, Digital Information Specialist of the Wyoming State Library, for the Wyoming Newspaper Project pertaining to possible future employment.  This is the job that currently employes Cokeville area residents and is a part-time, contract position you do from your home on the internet.

If you are interested in finding out more about this work-at-home project and possible part-time future employment you can email Erin Kinney at:

EKINNE@state.wy.us 

VOTE!

Election judges:  Ellen Thompson, Jeanne Esterholdt, Jamie King (for Carol Reed), Maybell Bruce, Janette Feuz

VOTE TODAY!!

Cokeville Town Hall
7am - 7pm
VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Check back COKEVILLE.BLOGSPOT.COM for links to local, state, and national winners!!
We will post informal results as listed by news media and local offices

Casper Star article on Cokeville Volleball State Champs

This is the article that the Casper Star Tribune ran after Cokeville won it's 17th volleyball championship game on November 1st 2008. If you missed the first link, you can click here. Congratulations to the Cokeville Lady Panthers and their coaches! This has been a great season and we are very excited for you.

Song about the Cokeville Bombing

WARNING -

• do NOT click on the link if you do not want to hear someone sing about the Cokeville bombing/miracles
• do NOT click on the link if you don't want to hear that man's name
• do NOT click on the link if you think this will be good, it's not
• DO NOT get mad at cokeville.blogspot.com if you click on the link and are offended or... go to sleep

the link

This is being posted on the Cokeville blog because it references Cokeville in a way that's not meant to be offensive. It should probably go on the cokeville link page and that's probably where it will end up...

Cokeville Volleyball takes STATE!

Congratulations to the Cokeville Lady Panthers for being the volleyball STATE CHAMPIONS!!!