B2 — August 13, 2020 Northern Wyoming News being reviewed and that a fi- our student-athletes, coach- in states such as Wyoming nal decision would be made es, administrators and staff and Colorado, when exactly UW at a later time. who work so hard daily to a spring season would start our student-athletes to com- The news comes on the spring, which ignited #We- “Since the start of the play the sports we all love, is the most pressing ques- pete, and we empathize with heels of the Mid-American WantToPlay, a movement pandemic, our membership and I share in their disap- tion given the brutal winter the disappointment this cre- Conference (MAC) cancel- that circulated on social me- and staff have been work- pointment. We will continue conditions. ates for everyone associated ing fall football over the dia among college football ing diligently to prepare for to navigate this pandemic “That’s worrisome to me,” with our programs. The best weekend and rampant spec- players across the country a fall sports season,” Moun- together, overcome the ob- Burman said last month of a interest of our students and ulation that other Football in support of playing a fall tain West Commissioner stacles and return to inter- spring season that would be- student-athletes remain our Bowl Subdivision confer- season. Craig Thompson said in a collegiate athletics at the gin any earlier than March. focus, and we will persist in ences could soon follow suit. The Mountain West’s statement. “We were hopeful earliest opportunity.” “Obviously COVID-19 is a our efforts to forge a viable The Mountain West announcement comes less we could carefully and re- As for the financial im- big health issue, but if you and responsible path for- joins the MAC as the only than a week after the league sponsibly conduct competi- pact of the league’s final de- play a game in Laramie, ward.” FBS conferences to pull the proposed a revised 10-game tion as originally scheduled cision on UW, Burman told Wyoming, at 7,220 feet (of The Mountain West said plug on a fall season so far, schedule for its teams con- with the essential protocols the Star-Tribune in July elevation) or in Colorado it decided to postpone fall though some Power Five sisting of an eight-game con- in place. However, numer- that no football at all this Springs or Logan, Utah, in sports “in response to ongo- conferences are contemplat- ference slate and as many as ous external factors and un- fall would cost the school February, good luck.” ing challenges with the ef- ing making the move. two non-conference games. knowns outside our control roughly $10.5 million in rev- The league also said dis- fective mitigation and man- Reports began circulating As part of that announce- made this difficult decision enue. cussions regarding the sta- agement of the COVID-19 Sunday night that Big Ten ment, the league said necessary. A spring season would tus of winter sports, which virus in conjunction with brass was in favor of post- Wednesday that all football “I fully understand the help UW recover some of include men’s basketball, athletic competition.” poning the season until the scheduling models were still impact of this outcome on that, but for member schools are ongoing. “It’s just kind of come full circle”: Former UW star Mike Purcell thrives with his hometown NFL team By MICHAEL KATZ of mountain. After being go- ever want myself to really go Bears, Carolina Panthers, fore the season began, Pur- having a far shorter offsea- WyoSports ing undrafted in 2013, Pur- feel that way,” Purcell said. New England Patriots and cell thrived for the Stallions, son due to the spring league. LARAMIE – Having cell spent his first five years “But now that I’m here, I’m Kansas City Chiefs. He was racking up four sacks before The Broncos reached out and played his pee wee football in the NFL on and off of var- going to keep that humble again signed and released the league was disbanded invited Purcell to a grueling games a hop, skip and a ious practice squads, at one mind and keep fighting.” by the Chiefs in September less than three months after weeklong camp. jump away from the old Mile point spending time on four Purcell, who said he 2018, and spent the remain- it started. Broncos’ coach Vic Fangio High Stadium, Denver Bron- different teams in a single hadn’t played defensive line der of the season without a Beyond just playing foot- was the 49ers’ defensive co- cos nose tackle and former season. Purcell later bit the before getting to college, team. ball again was a reignited ordinator when Purcell was University of Wyoming play- bullet and chose to play in thrived in the trenches at It was tough being away passion for the game Purcell on the squad. Fangio clearly er Mike Purcell had dreams a short-lived spring football UW from 2009-12, earning from his wife and family, just can’t quit. There are al- liked what he saw from Pur- of professional football that league that lasted a whop- first team All-Mountain who stayed home during ways going to be politics in cell in the camp, and he was not everyone around him ping eight games. West honors following his the 2017 season, but Purcell the NFL, Purcell said. In the signed by the team on April thought were particularly Fast forward to the sum- senior campaign by racking refused to be beaten down. AAF, it was just football, a 22, 2019. realistic. mer of 2020, and Purcell en- up 83 tackles and 1½ sacks. He’s always going to fight group of men all trying to fol- “Without the AAF, I The 6-foot-3, 328-pound ters the 2020 NFL season as Despite starting 36 games until the end, even if the re- low the same dream, no mat- wouldn’t have had a chance lineman who started seven a presumptive starter on his during his Cowboys career, wards don’t seem to be there. ter how distant it seemed. with Denver,” Purcell said. games for the Broncos in hometown team’s fierce de- Purcell wasn’t selected in “That’s one thing I’ll al- “That’s one thing I really It’s one thing to be a 2019, was born in Denver fensive line. Purcell signed the 2013 NFL draft and ways pride myself on, is be- loved about it. It really made member of a team’s prac- and grew up in Highlands a $3.259 million tender with wound up signing with the ing able to never give up,” me love the game again,” tice squad, but it’s another Ranch, Colorado. Purcell will Denver during the offseason San Francisco 49ers. Purcell said. “Every team I Purcell said. thing completely to become a be the first to tell you he’s per OvertheCap.com, the He spent his first season went to, I said, ‘I’m never go- Purcell’s time in the AAF mainstay in a team’s defen- been consistently dropping first time in seemingly forev- and much of his second on ing to give up.’ I want to play was not in vain. As was the sive line rotation. But that’s down the positional glamor er Purcell has a team to call the practice squad before this game as long as I can.” case when he was cut by his exactly what Purcell did depth chart since seventh his own. making his NFL debut in After spending 2018 quite former employers, Purcell with the Broncos in 2019. grade. “It’s just kind of come full December 2014, playing in literally on the sidelines, a told his agent to let all NFL Much to the surprise of He started his flag foot- circle,” Purcell told Wyo- the last two games of the few of Purcell’s friends men- teams know he was ready ball career under center as Sports. 49ers' season. Purcell be- tioned a new football league, and willing to play, despite See ‘Purcell’ B3 his team’s quarterback; in Don’t take his joy for com- came a key part of San Fran- the Alliance of American high school, he started off placency, though. cisco’s defensive rotation in Football (AAF), that might as a tight end and lineback- If there is one thing you 2015 and 2016, playing in offer a chance to keep play- PUBLIC NOTICE er. He then shifted further should know about Pur- 23 games (eight starts) over ing professionally. One peer NOTICE TO BIDDERS inside to offensive line, in cell, it’s that the chip on his two seasons, making 41 total gave him the number for the addition to playing outside shoulder is about as big as tackles. general manager of the Salt Sealed bids entitled “ONE (1) NEW SOLID WASTE RE- FUSE TRUCK” will be received by the City of Worland, Wyo- linebacker. the stadium he plays in. He Then, Purcell’s roll- Lake Stallions, one of the ming, at the offi ce of the City Clerk, 829 Big Horn Avenue, P.O. “I’ve kind of climbed the feels he’s done enough to er-coaster ride started. league’s eight teams. The Box 226, Worland, Wyoming 82401, until MONDAY, AUGUST ladder down,” Purcell said be an NFL starter, but he’ll The 49ers released him in short-lived spring football 31, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. to be publicly opened and reviewed at with a laugh. never truly feel like he’s May 2017; he was claimed experiment of 2019 lasted a that time for the purchase by the City of ONE (1) NEW SOL- ID WASTE REFUSE TRUCK, pursuant to specifi cations. The Purcell grew up idolizing home free. And, given where by the Los Angeles Rams, total of eight games before successful bid will be awarded on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, former Broncos All-Pro line- he’s been the past few years, released, and spent the 2017 going bankrupt. 2020, at 7:00 P.M., during the regularly scheduled council meet- backer Al Wilson. He saw it’s hard to blame him. season on four different Despite signing with the ing. quarterback John Elway win “I’ll never feel comfort- practice squads: the Chica- team just a month or two be- General Bidding Conditions and Specifi cations are on fi le and a pair of Super Bowls while able, especially with all the may be obtained at the offi ce of the City Clerk (307-347-2486) at leading one of the NFL’s most battles I’ve been through in the above address without charge. storied franchises to the top this league. I don’t think I’ll PUBLIC NOTICE Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed NOTICE to the City of Worland and must be plainly marked on the outside describing the item being bid on. Emailed Bids or Bids received PUBLIC NOTICE TO: Mariah Kandyce Lamb, natural mother of the minor child, after August 31, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., will not be accepted. G.J.L., born August 30, 2018, in Basin, Big Horn County, Wyo- NOTICE ming, to Mariah Kandyce Lamb and Luis Deniz. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Washakie County hereby serves notice that the work under the YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that suit has been fi led against DATED this 3rd day of August, 2020. contract with JIM SCHNEIDER CONSTRUCTION for the hos- you by the Washakie County Department of Family Services, in pital parking lot at the Washakie Medical Center, has been ac- the District Court, Fifth Judicial District, Washakie County, Wyo- /s/ Kent A. Richins cepted as complete according to the plans and specifi cations set ming, being Civil Action No. 2020-0033. The object and prayer of Kent A. Richins forth in the contract, and that said contractor is entitled to fi nal the Washakie County Department of Family Services’ Petition is Worland City Attorney settlement. for the termination of the legal parent-child relationship between yourself and the minor child, G.J.L. You are required to appear at August 13-20, 2020 THEREFORE, on September 22, 2020, which is the 41st day af- the hearing in this matter for TERMINATION OF PARENTAL ter the fi rst publication of this notice, Washakie County will pay RIGHTS. You are further notifi ed that failure to make answer to to said contractor the full amount due under said contract. Noth- the Court in this matter within thirty (30) days of the last date of PUBLIC NOTICE ing in this notice shall be construed as relieving the contractor this publication will result in judgment by default being entered and surety on the bonds from any claim or claims for work or against you and your rights to the minor child being forever ter- In accordance with Wyoming Code, Section 21-3-110 (a) (ii), the fol- labor done, or materials or supplies furnished, in the execution minated. lowing list of warrants over $500.00 paid in July 2020 by Washakie of the contract. County School District No. 1 is published as follows. From the SuZann Whitlock General, Lunch, Activity,, Major Maintenance and Federal Funds: WASHAKIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER BOARD Clerk of District Court P.O. Box 862 ABSAROKA DOOR, 7,660.00; AMAZON.COM, 618.96; BASIN ME- Dean Carrell, Chairman Worland, WY 82401 CHANICAL, INC., 31,107.80; BEDFORD, FREEMAN, WORTH, 3,470.82; BIG HORN CO-OP, 646.97; BLUEBERRY HILL BOOKS, August 13-20-27, 2020 July 23-30, August 6-13, 2020 INC, 720.50; BOMBER CONSTRUCTION, 6,136.00; CAPITAL ONE BANK, 8,336.15; CASPER COLLEGE, 2,800.00; CHIL- DREN’S RESOURCE CENTER, 1,500.00; CITY OF WORLAND UTILITIES, 5,183.67; COMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS, INC., PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 672.00; COTTONWOOD ORIGINALS, 14,975.00; CUMMINS ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC, 519.58; EF EDUCATIONAL TOURS, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WASHAKIE COUNTY, 1,311.10; ELDER EQUIPMENT, 1,307.62; ENGINEERING DE- DISTRICT WASHAKIE COUNTY, STATE OF WYOMING WYOMING SIGN ASSOCIATES, 1,500.00; GABBART COMMUNICATIONS, 4,300.00; GARRETT AND COMPANY, INC., 37,998.00; GREEN JEREMY S. CRIPPEN, WASHAKIE COUNTY, WYOMING ) HILLS GOLF COURSE, 1,500.00; HEINEMANN, 52,460.00; ) HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT, 3,596.15; HTO CHEMI- Plaintiff, Civil Action No.CV- 2017-000053 ) CAL COMPANY, LLC, 876.00; ILLUMINATE EDUCATION, VS. ) 7,327.50; JOEL M. VINCENT LAW, 1,679.00; JOSTEN’S, 862.50; -v- SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ) KENNEDY ACE HARDWARE, 1,170.94; KING’S CARPET ONE, WORLAND HOSPITAL, INC., A ) 89,011.91; LIFESTEPS OF WYOMING, 4,622.80; LONG BUILD- LYNDI CRIPPEN, WYOMING NONPROFIT CORP. ) ING TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 1,762.03; M-F ATHLETIC CO, Defendant. 1,017.00; MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL, 5,549.16; NOTICE OF PUBLICATION MIDWEST CONNECT, 765.00; N2Y, LLC, 13,297.01; NAPA MO- NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TOR SUPPLY, INC., 959.80; NORCO INC., 3,244.76; NORTHERN Notice is hereby given the above Plaintiff, Washakie WYOMING NEWS, 504.86; NORTHWEST COLLEGE, 1,000.00; NOTICE TO, Lyndi Crippen, biological parent and County, Wyoming has fi led an action to quiet title in and to the NORTHWEST JAZZ FESTIVAL, 690.00; OFFICE SHOP, INC., Defendant herein, current address unknown. You are notifi ed real property more specifi cally known as Lots 8 and 9, Block 22, 1,954.94; PINE COVE CONSULTING, LLC, 24,500.00; READ- that a Petition has been fi led to modify child custody, visitation Court Place Addition to the City of Worland, County of Washakie, ING READING BOOKS, LLC, 1,325.36; ROCKY MOUNTAIN and support of TC, KC, BC and DC, minor children in the Wyo- State of Wyoming. Any person or entity claiming to be a successor POWER, 20,864.58; RT COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 1,828.98; ming District Court for the 5th Judicial District, whose address in interest to Worland, Hospital, Inc or any other person or entity S & H GLASS, INC., 1,590.00; SAVVAS LEARNING CO LLC, is P.O. Box 862, Worland, Wyoming 82401. asserting a legal claim in and to the subject property must fi le an 13,629.66; SCANTRON SERVICE GROUP, 976.85; SCHOOL SPE- answer to the complaint within thirty (30) days of the last date CIALTY SCIENCE DELTA , 9,399.99; EDUCATION, ; SCHOOL Unless you fi le an Answer with the Clerk of District of publication of notice of this lawsuit in the Northern Wyoming SPECIALTY, 1,547.06; SEESAW, 1,402.50; SHERIDAN COL- Court and the Plaintiff’s Attorney, Christopher J. King, Apex News, a newspaper of general circulation in Washakie County, LEGE, 4,612.00; SONGLAKE BOOKS, LLC, 1,895.00; SUNSHINE Legal P.C., P.O. Box 552, Worland. Wyoming 82401 or otherwise Wyoming or, that failing, all claims save those of Washake County, OFFICE PRODUCTS, 6,139.74; SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF respond within thirty (30) days following the last date of publica- Wyoming shall be barred and title to the real estate and improve- MONTANA, 26,643.22; TOMMERUP MACHINE SHOP, INC., tion of this notice, a default judgment will be taken against you ments referenced in the complaint shall be vested in Washakie 506.35; TRANSITION CURRICULUM INC., 3,000.00; TURNITIN, and the requested relief will be granted in favor of the Plaintiff. County, Wyoming. LLC, 5,052.50; UNIVERSAL ATHLETIC, LLC, 2,212.87; VERI- ZON WIRELESS, 548.30; VOYAGER SOPRIS LEARNING INC., DATED this 17th day of July, 2020. DATED this 21st day of July, 2020. 5,446.77; WASHAKIE COUNTY SCHOOL DIST #1, 7,397.59; WORLAND AQUATIC CENTER, 11,000.00; WORLAND YOUTH CHRISTY SCHNEIDER /s/ Christy Schneider LEARNING CENTER, 6,479.30; WYOMING ASSOC OF SCHOOL /s/ Wendy Salzman Christy Schneider , 2,075.00; ADMINISTRATORS, ; WYOMING GAS COMPANY, Clerk of District Court/Deputy Clerk of the District Court 1,043.36; WYOMING H.S. ACTIVITIES ASSOC, 7,070.00. July 23-30, August 6-13, 2020 July 30, August 6-13-20, 2020 August 13, 2020