Vaccines Open to New Group by DAVID MARTIN As Government Employees

Vaccines open to new group By DAVID MARTIN as government employees. Outside there have been 46,147 reported Publisher of this group, homeless people and cases of COVID-19 within the state others with an increased risk of con- as of Monday, with 3,627 being Sweetwater County residents in tracting and spreading COVID-19. reported in Sweetwater County. the 1C priority group are eligible to This comes weeks after the 1B prior- That number, along with more than receive a coronavirus vaccine ac- ity group was expanded to include 5,800 vaccinations conducted as of cording to an announcement from residents aged 65 and older and last week, has resulted in a possible the Sweetwater County District people 18 and older who have health 33% of county residents who have Board of Health. conditions that put them at a higher been exposed to the illness, though The 1C group involves a lengthy risk of developing serious symptoms Sweetwater County Health Ofﬁ cer list of people how work in what are from the disease. Dr. Jean Stachon said last week the designated as essential critical infra- The 1C group was announced by exact number is hard to pin down structure workers. This list includes the Wyoming Department of Health because people have likely been those working in the energy, com- Feb. 1 prior to expanding coverage invected with COVID-19, but did not munications, water and informa- in the 1B group. According to the report it. tion technology industries, as well Wyoming Department of Health, Continued on A3

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 130th Year, 41th Issue Green River, WY 82935 Address Service Requested $1.50 Green River attorney disbarred By DAVID MARTIN Publisher

A Green River attorney was disbarred by the Wyoming Supreme Court for her conduct in representing clients and the status of their cases. Last week, the court issued a press release regarding Danielle Mathey’s disbarment, saying she admitted to lying to clients about the status of their cases, fabricating court documents and mishandling trust account funds belonging to a client, as well as failing to respond to inquiries by the Wyoming State Bar’s Offi ce of Bar Counsel regarding her conduct. Her actions violated several Rules of Professional Conduct attorneys follow. Along with being disbarred, Mathey was ordered to pay $1,500 in administrative fees and $100 to the Wyoming State Bar. She withdrew her membership to the Wyoming State Bar July 27, 2020, but acknowledged she remained subject to discipline through the Rule of Disciplinary Procedure. According to court documents, one of the cases involved in the hearing inolved Lyman residents Jack and Marianne Bluemel, who hired Mathey to fi le a lawsuit on behalf of their company, JAMA Enterprises, LLC, against RPM Elite, Inc., seeking damages amounting to $39,075.27 for an alleged breach of contract. After emailing Mathey the information for the case against RPM in March, 2016 and updated employment information for one of the defendants in May, 2016, Marianne Bluemel requested a status update of the lawsuit Sept. 26, 2016. Mathey told her the cases were proceeding well, with the biggest delay being in fi nding a judge that did not share her last name (Joseph B. Bluemel is district court judge based in Uinta County. She said the information sent was suffi cient to fi nish the case and planned to move for judgement and asked Marianne Bluemel if she could provide and affi davit to authenticate the evidence. On Feb. 20, 2027, Mathey told the Bluemels she would “get on” the case and that the affi davits would be authenticated and submitted to the judge. On April 5, 2017, Marianne Bluemel requested another status update and Mathey did not communicate with her between then and Feb. 28, 2018. On Jan. 16, 2018, the Bluemels fi led a complaint against Mathey through the Offi ce of Bar Counsel, which sent the complain and requested a response by Feb. 10, 2018. Mathey responded to the Bar Counsel on Feb. 13, 2018, claiming she allowed “a client to slip through the cracks.” She said the issue stemmed from her mental health issues and Senior smile admitted she violated her duty of diligence and to communicate. Samantha Burrows smiles as she’s escorted by her parents to center court during the senior recognition break for the boys and girls high school basketball teams Saturday. Star photo by David Martin Continued on A2 Stephanie Nomis sentenced for theft ROCK SPRINGS (Wyoming via video hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 23, News Exchange) — The wife of for her sentencing hearing. In another Green River’s former fire chief was case, Stephanie Nomis has been sentenced to prison Tuesday morning convicted on a misdemeanor charge of for embezzling funds from the Green possession of methamphetamine. River Fire Department Foundation in The prosecution read victim impact 2019. statements from three people during Sweetwater County District Court Tuesday’s sentencing hearing. Nomis Judge Suzannah Robinson sentenced apologized for her actions and said Stephanie Nomis to two to six years that she would like the people affected in the Wyoming Women’s Center or to be able to begin the healing process. other correctional facility for felony In announcing the sentence, theft. She was given credit for 114 Judge Robinson said that there was days served on the original charge no way the court could fix what had and bond revocation. Nomis was happened. Still, the judge said it is also ordered to pay restitution of the important for people to understand $42,178.25 she took from the fund in that this type of crime is not addition to court costs. acceptable. One factor making the Stephanie Nomis originally crime particula pleaded not guilty at her district court rly sad is that the money was stolen arraignment in June of 2020. She from those who had donated funds changed her plea to guilty in October intended to help the community and and appeared before Judge Robinson those in need, she added. A2 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday, March 3 2021 SAME-D AY DENTURE SERvICE Court documents fabricated DENTURES ...... $395-$850 per denture From A1 RELINES ...... $300 per denture would be appropriate and garnishment and if the Another status request “Because I have violated necessary. She also said defendants’ employment email was sent by the CROWNS ...... $950 per crown those duties, I do not reparations to the Bluemels changed. On Oct. 30, 2018, Deputy Bar Counsel on IMPLANTS ...... $700-$1400 per unit deserve to defend myself were due and would pursue Howshar requested an email March 6, 2020, asking about against the Bleumels’ (sic) the case without charge after through email and Mathey the case itself, if Mathey New patient exams $50 complaint and I will not refunding money they had responded that she had to refunded the Bluemels, if Susan Baker, D.D.S. defend myself. Instead I paid to her.The investigation deal with a lot of private she continued to represent 933 Main St., Lander, WY Dentures & Dental Care of Lander seek to offer a proposition,” into Mathey’s actions emergencies and hadn’t the Bluemels without charge Mathey’s response read. was put on hold based on been in the office much. She and written confirmation of 1-307-332-3434 She suggested a private her assurance she would said the case wasn’t finished her intent to withdraw from reprimand contingent complete the case without yet and said she had to deal the RPM suit. upon completing a charge. On Feb. 28, 2018, with a data entry problem Mathey responded by Subscribe to the Green River course of treatment for Mathey informed Marianne that created a $10,000 saying the Bluemels had Star for only $42. 875-3103 depression and anxiety, Bluemel she was filing discrepancy in the request been refunded and she and stating inpatient treatment something with the court and what the damages were Marianne spoke regularly. “today or tomorrow.” actually calculated to be. She also confirmed the Mathey told the Bluemels In December 2018, case was being switched she needed affidavits from Mathey told Marianne to another attorney in the them, which they signed Bluemel the judge signed a office. April 26, 2018. Three days garnishment order, but there On March 23, 2020, prior to that, Mathey spoke was an eight-week backlog. Mathey provided the Office with the Bluemels, saying Howshar emailed Mathey of Bar Counsel a notice to she would mail a new Jan. 10, 2019 for an update, withdraw from the case affidavit to the court and but Mathey did not respond. and an entry of appearance explained that once an order The Bar Counsel emailed for another attorney at is entered, a garnishment Mathey on March 24, 2019 Mathey Law Office, which can be sent to the employers asking for a status update, were dated March 18 and and payment would be made with Mathey responding the March 23, 2020. However, to the clerk of court. She also next day saying she didn’t the Entry of Appearance said it took four years for the see the initial email from filing did not have a judge to sign an order in a Howshar, thinking she may Certificate of Service, while different case. have accidentally deleted it the withdrawal notice did Shannon Howshar, while clearing junk mail on have a Certificate of Service Assistant to Bar Counsel, her phone. According to the notifying the opposing called Mathey May 24, 2018 court document, Mathey had parties of the change March asking about the Bluemel a single conversation with 18, 2020. The documents case. Mathey said she was Marianne Bluemel in 2019. didn’t have identifying in regular contact with Another request for numbers printed on them Marianne Bluemel and update was sent to Mathey and neither were stamped by said the judgement in the from the Bar Counsel the clerk of court. Bluemel’s favor would be Jan. 14, 2020, stating the “The documents were entered soon. Mathey also Bluemel complaint is now falsifications, fabricated agreed to provide a copy of two years old. We have by (Mathey) in response the judgement to the Office heard nothing from you to Depurty Bar Counsel’s of Bar Counsel once it was since March 2019. Please request” the court document entered. provide an update as soon reads. On Oct. 11,2018, as possible.” A second email Also, the RPM suit was Marianne Bluemel emailed from Bar Counsel was sent filed April 1, 2020, three Mathey to ask if she had Jan. 17, 2020. years after Mathey’s initial heard anything about the At the same time, claim of filing it, with suit, with Howshar emailing Marianne Bluemel contacted everything Mathey told the Mathey about the case on Mathey’s law office Bluemels and the Office Oct. 15 and 24, 2018, with regarding the garnishment of Bar Counsel about the Mathey not responding to and checks, with the staff case being “a fabrication on those emails. being unable to find the file. (Mathey’s) part.” On Oct, 24, 2018, Mathey On Feb. 5, 2020, the office Mathey was admitted to responded to Bluemel’s staff informed Marianne practice law in New York in Oct. 11, 2018 email, saying Bluemel her office needed to 2006, admitted in Nevada she reminded the judge send another garnishment in 20010 and Wyoming about the pending motion to the court and it could take in 2012, practicing law in and he had asked about 90 days to begin receiving Green River from 2012- the plaintiffs’ intent for checks. 2020. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 www.greenriverstar.com A3 New vaccine coming to county THANK YOU! From A1 a second booster, this vaccine is anyone who wants it,” Zancanella Ronda Zancanella, the pub- provided in through a single injec- wrote in an email to the Star. lic health response coordinator tion. Sweetwater County Public for the county’s district board of “We are excited to receive this Health and Castle Rock Medical health, said the county will receive vaccine. This means we have Center are booking vaccination shipments of a newly-approved access to one more very effec- appointments through March. coronavirus vaccine this week, tive vaccine that prevents serious Residents can call CRMC at 872- which join the Moderna and Pfizer complications of Covid in our 4590 or Sweetwater County Public vaccines available. The vaccine, county and that we can continue Health at 922-5390 to book an known as the Janssen Vaccine, is to provide vaccine to those cur- appointment or, if they’re not part produced by Johnson and John- rently eligible in hopes that we of the three priority vaccination son. Unlike the other vaccines can continue to move through the groups, be placed on a vaccination requiring an initial injection and phases and get vaccine available to waiting list. Obituaries

Col. Arnold Leon Mabile, Col. Arnold Leon er-in-law, Martha and Auburn University while business, “Lefty Mabile’s Mabile, USAF (Ret.), Robert Hadley, and their on active duty, Col. Ma- Grind Shop,” memorial- 83, passed away on Jan. daughter, Carol. bile was awarded many ized at Centennial Park We would like to thank Solvay for 18, 2021, in Tucson, AZ. After settling together decorations, medals and in Green River, WY -- Arnold was born in Shaw- in Rock Springs, Arnold citations, including the located on the grounds sponsoring our Newspapers In nee, OK, raised in Green and Eunice spent a few Defense Superior Ser- of Arnold’s boyhood River, WY (GRHS ’55), of the harsher months vice Medal, the Legion of home. Arnold served in Education Reading Program. and at the time of his in Tucson, AZ, as well Merit Medal, The Bronze leadership roles for the death, was a resident of as enjoying the family Star Medal, the Meritori- Sunflower Genealogy Sweetwater County School District #2 Rock Springs, WY. property on Lake Pend ous Service Medal, and Society and was an active students beneﬁ t because of their generosity. Arnold is survived by Oreille in Idaho, which many others. member of the Sunflower his devoted wife, Eunice Arnold wisely purchased Arnold loved to read, Veteran’s Club, as well. Fay Kiernan of Rock as a young airman sta- golf and travel – and the Internment, with 445 Uinta Drive Springs, WY, his son tioned at Fairchild AFB reading and travel fed military honors, and a Arnold Glenn of Coeur in Spokane in the his love of his- celebration of life will Green River d’Alene, ID, daughter mid-1960s. tory. But given take place at Pinecrest 307-875-3103 Amy Elizabeth (Coughlin) On April 30, the satisfaction Memorial Park Cemetery and her husband, Ed- 1959, Arnold he got from a job in Sandpoint, Idaho, www.greenriverstar.com ward, of Fredericksburg, and Alma Jane well done, it was during the summer of TX, and grandchildren Macdonald mar- no surprise that 2021. Arrangements will Christine, Rebecca, and ried after a brief after his retire- be handled by Coffelt Andrew Coughlin and engagement. ment from the Funeral Services. his wife, Sarah. Other A year later, in Air Force in 1989, A generous person surviving blood rela- April of 1960, Ar- Arnold joined with both his heart and Up In Arms Gun Shows tives include his sister, nold finished his Alma in a second his treasure, Arnold ROCK Catherine, of Colorado bachelor’s degree career as a tax ac- regularly and quietly Mar. Springs, CO, nephew at the University countant. donated to more than a SPRINGS, Randy Hadley, niece Toni of Northern Colorado Arnold lost his beloved dozen national charities WY 5th, Bircher, and nephew Tom and was commissioned Alma to lung cancer in each year. If you would Gustin. Also mourning in the United States Air 2005. A few years later, like to honor Arnold’s Gun 6th, Arnold’s passing are his Force. Primary special- he re-connected with his memory, consider a gift former daughter-in-law, ties included spend- childhood friend, Eunice, to the American Lung As- 7th Nancy, Eunice’s children ing nearly 8 years as a who had also lost her sociation, the American Sweetwater Show and grandchildren: Leigh navigator and electronic spouse, Allan, after a long Heart Association, the County Events Fri., 3-7; Ann, Cherie, Dale, Tyra, warfare officer aboard illness. Friendship soon American Cancer Society, Sat., 9-5; Sun., 9-3 Erin, Nick, and Ross, and B-52 aircraft and more blossomed into romance, or a military veterans’ Complex a host of nieces, nephews than 17 years as an Air and the two were married organization of your For information call and cousins. He will be Force intelligence officer, in Rock Springs, WY, on choice. Sign Arnold’s Buy•Sell•Trade Lisa 1-208-420-2295 deeply missed by all who with tours of duty in Viet- May 15, 2010. Eunice and “guest book” at www. knew him. nam, SAC Headquarters Arnold enjoyed a decade coffeltfuneral.com/obits Children 12 & under free when .22 Pistol Giveaway! Fortunate to have in Nebraska, the Penta- traveling extensively to express condolences to accompanied by an adult Conditions apply. found love twice in a gon, and Hawaii. Rising together and enjoyed the family. lifetime, Arnold is pre- to Intelligence Director spending time with fam- deceased by his first roles in the final third of ily and friends. Arnold wife, Alma Jane, mother his career, Arnold capped also immersed himself to Glenn and Amy. He it off as the commander in the art and science of is also predeceased by of the Air Force Intelli- genealogy. He was par- his parents, Harold and gence Service. In addition ticularly honored to see Edna, sister and broth- to completing his MBA at his father’s retirement John Cory Stine John Cory Stine, 51, passed away Marie Stine of Green River; two sisters, Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Alena Kay Stine of Rock Springs, Holiday Inn in Rock Springs, Wyoming; Delta Dee Gault of Wyoming. Rock Springs, Wyoming; as He was a lifelong resident of well as several aunts, uncles, Wyoming. cousins, nieces and nephews. Mr. Stine was born January Mr. Stine was preceded in 10, 1970 in Rock Springs, death by his mother, one sister, Wyoming; the son of Tracy Tina Renee Stine; paternal Stine and Priscilla Eileen grandparents, Tracy Wilford Deichmueller. Stine and Ruthanne Francis He attended schools in Green Lewis; maternal grandparents, River and Worland, Wyoming Arthur William Deichmueller where he graduated from Colter and Dorothy Ilene Bingham; High school in 1989. one aunt, Dorothy Finch; one uncle, Cory married Jackie Morrison on Arthur Deichmueller; and one cousin, April 20, 1991, and they later divorced. William Sallee. Mr. Stine worked for the Holiday Inn Following cremation, a celebration as a maintenance man. of life will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. He enjoyed spending time with Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Fraternal family, playing horseshoes, fishing, and Order of Eagles Aeire 2350, 88 North watching wrestling. 2nd East Street, Green River, Wyoming. Survivors include his father, Tracy Inurnment will be held at Rest Haven Stine of Washington, Utah; one son, Memorial Garden at a later date. John Dyllon Stine of Green River, Condolences may be left at www. Wyoming; one daughter, Sabreena vasefuneralhomes.com. Sandra McCreary

Sandra McCreary, 85, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Wyoming for 49 years and former resident of Oklahoma. Mrs. McCreary was born March 31, 1935 in Enid, Oklahoma the daughter of Alfie Lorenz and Flossie McGuire. Following Cremation, there will be no services at her request. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com. Carolyn Alice Brown Carolyn Alice Brown, 78, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 in Lyman, Wyoming Surrounded by family. She was born April 3, 1943 in Denver to Clarence A. and Edna Schroeder Kluenner. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Or as she always said, “on the one day of summer we have in Wyoming.” Condolences may be made at www.crandallfhevanston.com. Norman “Spike” Davis

Norman “Spike” Davis, 72, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home in Green River, Wyoming. He was a resident for the last 16 years. Spike was born July 1, 1948 in Greeley, Colorado; the son of Edmund Davis and Zella Lee. Following Cremation, services are pending. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com O piniOn

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David oversees the day-to-day operations of the Green River Star. Jackie Finch Office Manager [email protected] Jackie works as our bookkeeper and circulation manager, she also handles legals and classifieds. Lois Lewis Graphic Design [email protected] Lois designs advertisements and builds the weekly Archive page and the Preview of Homes. Jeff Homan Advertising Executive [email protected] Jeff helps business grow through advertising in the newspaper and delivers papers on Wednesdays. Ben Burgess Advertising Executive [email protected] Influenza rare this year Ben helps local businesses grow By AndRew ellswoRth, M.d. weeks of the COVID-19 emergency while influenza withered. The biggest The Prairie Doc declaration and widespread implemen- reason is because COVID-19 is more through advertising in the tation of community mitigation mea- contagious than influenza. Vaccinations newspaper. Do you know anyone who had in- sures, including school closures, social and past immunity to influenza also fluenza this past year? Chances are you distancing, and mask wearing, although help reduce its occurrence. do not. Sure, plenty of people had the the exact timing varied by location. We cannot stress how important “stomach flu” with vomiting and diar- Final totals for the current 2020- and helpful everyone’s efforts over this Mission rhea, otherwise known as gastroenteri- 2021 season will not be available for a last year have been toward keeping the We strive to cover all the news and tis. Some people had colds and others few months. However, we know that numbers of COVID-19 down as much as entertainment important to the people of had COVID-19. But cases of influenza influenza virus activity throughout the we could to “flatten the curve” and try- Green River. Our entire staff takes part this season have been exceptionally low. United States has largely remained rare ing to avoid a catastrophe with everyone in the decision-making process of what Starting a year ago, when some- or sporadic for this entire influenza getting sick at once. We are not out of one came to my clinic with symptoms season, despite even more testing than the woods yet, but we are getting closer. appears in these pages and all content of influenza, including fevers, chills, previous years. For example, by early As far as influenza goes, washing our is locally generated. If you have a story muscle aches, or respiratory symptoms, February, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, hands, staying home when sick, social idea, please contact any of the people we tested for both COVID-19 and for Minnesota, had run ten times more distancing, and wearing masks have you see here. influenza. At first, every COVID-19 test influenza tests this season than last drastically helped minimize the spread. The Star editorials, which appear un- was negative while many influenza tests season, and they were all negative. der the title “Our View,” are written from were positive. However, with social Over the last decade, influenza Andrew Ellsworth, M.D. is part of the position of the newspaper, usually The Prairie Doc team of physicians and distancing, mask wearing, washing claimed tens of thousands of deaths with the influence of several people, and hands, and people staying home when annually in the United States. The worst currently practices family medicine in in the hope that they will carry the weight they were sick, influenza cases plum- season was 2017-2018 when 61,000 Brookings, South Dakota. For free and of our 100-plus years of leadership. meted faster than I have ever seen. And people died, and the fewest deaths easy access to the entire Prairie Doc® The personal columns and letters this phenomenon was not isolated to occurred in 2011-2012 when 12,000 library, visit www.prairiedoc.org and my clinic. people died. During this past year, follow Prairie Doc on Facebook featur- appearing elsewhere on this page, and According to the CDC, data shows COVID-19 claimed the lives of more ing On Call with the Prairie Doc® a others, represent the opinions of single influenza virus circulation in the United than 500,000 people in our country. medical Q&A show streamed most individuals and do not necessarily reflect States declined sharply within two COVID-19 still managed to thrive even Thursdays at 7 p.m. central. the position of the newspaper. The Star welcomes and encourages you to write a Letter to the Editor. We will print all signed, original letters of local interest. Coyote contests should be banned Please provide a phone number for verification. By MAdhu AndeRson tion in the social family structure have no long-term effect—or even We will not publish letters that are Guest Columnist of the animals that are killed and adverse effects—on depredation libelous or scurrilous in nature. Letters of often it encourages more breeding of livestock: vacant territories are thanks are offered at a reduced price in As a longtime resident of Rock and more migration. The organiz- quickly recolonized (Knowlton et Springs, I was disturbed to find ers of these contests often claim al. 1999; Treves and Naughton- our classified section. out that a coyote killing contest that they are reducing predators Treves 2005); immigration rate is being organized in my town. So that can increase herds like elk and of breeding pairs into the area Deadlines along with a few friends I decided deer or will make livestock safer experiencing lethal control can Deadlines for The Green River STAR are: to protest it. We held signs outside but we do not have any document- increase (Sacks et al. 1999); and LEGAL NOTICES, CLASSIFIED LINE Buddha Bob’s Bar at the Sands ed scientific evidence for that. We immigrants are more likely to be ADVERTISING and CLASSIFIED DISPLAY, on third, fourth, fifth and sixth of should consider the perspective of subadults, which have a greater Monday 5 p.m.; AROUND THE TOWN NEWS and February. A group called Wyoming our hunters and other community propensity for livestock depreda- SPORTS NEWS, AND OTHER NEWS, Monday, Best of the Best has organized this members who respect the impor- tion than older adults (Peebles et Noon; To request a photographer, please try to contest. tant role the native carnivores al. 2013).” give at least three days' notice.

In this contest participants like coyotes play in maintaining a This aspect of coyote resilience Office Hours completed for cash and prizes to healthy ecosystem. Coyotes help us and survival is also cited by many Office hours for The Green River STAR are see who can kill the most coyotes in creating biodiversity, they help state wildlife agencies—including 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. in one day. us in controlling rodent population our own Wyoming Fish and Game Closed Saturday, Sunday and major holidays. There are 2 main reasons why and even reduce disease trans- Department, which has said: If your route manager missed your paper, call we want these events to be banned. missions by cleaning up animal “When targeted at the coyote, 307-875-3103 by 11:30 a.m. Friday and your The first one is these contests carcasses. predator control programs have copy will be delivered to your door. For mail subscribers, call 307-875-3103 anytime after it are cruel and unethical because Coyote killing contests are actually been counterproductive becomes apparent your copy is lost. they glorify violence and send a harmful to animals, the environ- because coyotes have the ability wrong message to our younger ment and the public. They are to rapidly recolonize an area fol- generation that killing is fun. It cruel, dangerous and do not reflect lowing elimination of a resident Subscriptions Name______also gives our hunters and wildlife fair sportsmanship and thus are an population. Studies have shown agencies a bad name. embarrassment to our community. that increased control of coyote Address______City______These contests clearly violate I also raised my concerns re- populations tends to increase State______the fundamental hunting ethic of garding this issue at the Sweetwa- average litter size of surviving Zip______fair chase and respect of animals ter County commissioners meeting coyotes resulting in a relatively By Mail ฀ 52 issues in Sweetwater and Uinta Counties, WY and their habitat. The participants on the second of February. I also stable population.” Just a couple and Daggett County, Utah $42.00 usually use high tech equipment. met with Todd Graham, regional other examples from western ฀ 52 issues outside above areas $65.00 By Route Manager (in Green River only) One of the devices they use is an wildlife supervisor of Game and states include Arizona Game and ฀ 52 issues $42.00 electronic calling device that plays Fish Department. I politely urge Fish, “Removing coyotes from one Clip this form and mail to: The Green River STAR sounds of a crying coyote in dis- them to help me cancel the coyote area generally results in other P.O. Box 580, Green River, WY 82935 tress to bring the animal closer to killing contest event and ban such coyotes moving in from surround- the hunter. Manipulating animal’s future events in our city. ing areas and breeding faster,” Mail natural behavior to lure them into Killing coyotes and disposing and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, gun range is not hunting and is their bodies like garbage is not “Even the best eradication efforts The Green River STAR condemned by most hunters and “tradition”. We have to stop these cannot remove all the coyotes and 445 Uinta Dr., P.O. Box 580 Green River, WY 82935 non-hunters. kinds of contests from being orga- research has proven such eradi- Email: [email protected] Another thing is these contests nized in our peaceful community. cation will cause the remaining can leave countless young depen- If you are looking for recent coyotes to increase reproduction, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The dents to starve to death or become scientific citations, you could start creating larger litters. Thus, re- Green River STAR, P.O. Box 580, Green River, WY easy prey to the predators. with the Journal of Mammalogy, moval programs lead to increased 82935 The second reason is these coy- Volume 98, Issue 1, 8 February reproduction by the remaining The Green River STAR (USPS 781-960) is ote killing contests are unsustain- 2017: coyote populations and popula- published weekly. Periodicals Postage paid at Green River, WY 82935 able and ineffective because mainly “There are 3 reasons that tions quickly meet or exceed pre- they create instability and disrup- predator removal is likely to control numbers.” Wednesday, March 3, 2021 www.greenriverstar.com A5

Financial Focus

How can women overcome obstacles to Financial security? On March 8, we observe International WomenÕs Day, a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Of course, women still tend to encounter more obstacles than men in the pursuit of financial security. Let’s consider a few of them. To begin with, women are still more likely to leave the workforce, at least temporarily, to raise children, resulting in lower contributions to employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s. And women are often the ones who become full-time caregivers of aging parents or other relatives. Caregiving duties can exact a big financial toll: The lost wages, pensions (including 401(k)s and similar plans) and Social Security benefits that a woman loses to become a full-time caregiver amount to more than $300,000 over her lifetime, according to the National Academy of Sciences. Women also may be more susceptible to financial downturns. Consider the COVID-19 pandemic: Just a few months ago, in December, women lost 156,000 jobs, while men gained 16,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which also reported that women accounted for 54% of the jobs lost from the pandemic in 2020. And women are not unaware of their circumstances and outlook. Just 41% of women are confident about retirement, compared with 56% of men, according to a survey by Edward Jones and Age Wave. But if you’re a woman, you can take steps to help improve your financial outlook. Here are a few suggestions: Take full advantage of retirement plans If you are still working and your employer offers a 401(k) or similar retirement plan, take full advantage of it. Put in as much as you can af- ford each year and increase your contributions when your salary goes up. Also, within your plan, youÕll want to choose the mix of investments that can help provide the most growth potential, given your individual risk Tayana Crowder center, smiles as she stands with her mother Yolanda Crowder and grandfather Manuel Lu- tolerance. Also, even if you contribute to a 401(k) or similar plan, you cero, during the senior recognition at GRHS saturday. Star photo by David Martin may also be eligible to fund an IRA, which gives you even more investment choices. Evaluate your Social Security options You can typically start taking Social Security benefits when you’re 62, but your monthly checks will be much larger if you wait until your ÒfullÓ School finance: Lawmakers’ retirement age, which will likely be between 66 and 67. You might also consider whether you’d be better off by taking spousal benefits, if you’re married and your spouse earned more money than you. YouÕre generally even eligible for spousal benefits if you are divorced, as long as you were married at least 10 years and you havenÕt remarried. Look for unexpected income opportunities biggest remaining challenge Even after you’ve formally retired, you may still find ways to receive some earned income. Perhaps you can work part time or do some consult- By Michael Madden on-evidence crowd will side with the budget-conscience on ing. And if youÕre a caregiver, you might be able to receive some compen- this feature of the bill, further demonstrating the political sation for your work. Many local governments pay non-spouse caregivers Wyofile.com who act as personal attendants, although the rules vary greatly by state complexity of making changes to education. and county. Some hefty matters await Wyoming lawmakers when The most unusual part of the bill is a section that calls These certainly aren’t the only ways you can improve your financial they reconvene March 1 for the final stage of this most for funding the education foundation program through status, but they may prove useful to you. In any case, be aware of the unconventional 2021 legislative session. challenges facing you and do whatever you can to brighten your future. an unspecified increase in the state sales and use tax. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward The supplemental budget bill looms large, and with good This section of the bill was undoubtedly added because Jones Financial Advisor. reason: The state is in the midst of a historic revenue crisis the recalibration committee wants to maintain education For more information please call 307-382-3278. and a number of difficult cuts will have to be made. spending levels as much as possible in the face of falling But for pure law-making nuance, political complexity and school foundation revenues. long-lasting impact, perhaps no forthcoming sausage will be The amount of the sales tax increase is to be determined by meatier than House Bill 61- School finance recalibration. further legislation. Observers assume it will depend on how Pets of the Week Recalibration happens every five years — at the end and much is needed to replace the ad valorem and royalty mineral the midpoint of each decade. In keeping with the usual revenues that we relied on so heavily for so long. Why the new process, a select legislative committee collaborated with revenue source was not a property tax increase is a mystery. educational consultants throughout the 2020 interim to This section of the bill has received support from some produce the draft measure that will soon be considered by the school district officials. However, it is certain to be opposed entire Legislature. by budget-conscious legislators. Legislators are reluctant to make major changes to the In another head-scratcher — and a missed opportunity state’s public education program outside of the standard for some real cost savings — the bill doesn’t appropriately recalibration process because the Wyoming Supreme Court address the enormous community-to-community differences has ruled repeatedly that significant changes to our public in cost of living across Wyoming. More than most states, costs education system must be evidence-based. In other words, of living and other factors that affect school districts’ ability lawmakers have to collect and consider expert opinion. to attract, hire and retain quality staff vary from district to Changes made without such input risk being overturned in district. To further complicate matters, dramatic changes Shadow court. in these costs occur within given districts over time due to The recalibration bill, introduced at five-year intervals, volatilities in the mineral industry. A school district can be recognizes that requirement and has been the usual vehicle a very expensive place to live one year, and then be quite This lovable guy is Shadow! for incorporating expert input and making any major changes affordable 10 years later. A sweet neutered Shephard mix dog. He’s to education. This means that there is a serious need for up-to-date house trained and good in kennel. 1.5-2 years This year, with the declining mineral economy and measurements of cost variations from district to district if associated precipitous drop in funding, one might have recruiting opportunities are to be fair and equitable. old. Current on his shots. Needs rabies booster. expected recalibration to result in significant cost-reducing The bill as currently drafted specifies that the cost-of-living He’s good with kids and people and other dogs. changes in the education foundation program. Thus far, index for districts be based on 2005 comparisons — 16-year- however, the proposed changes have been minor. This is old data. When the next recalibration takes place, the index Knows sit. A very happy boy. Uknown how he partly explained by the sharp differences in opinion on the will be fully 20 years out of date unless the bill is amended to is with cats. committee — differences which reflect the broader divide update the index during the 2021 Legislative session. Needs active family He is active dog! between our two legislative chambers. The Senate members Districts in which living costs were high in 2005 have a appear more hawkish on education spending than those from natural desire to utilize this favorable index indefinitely. In To adopt a dog, cat or kitten visit the Green River the House. addition, the model gives districts two indexes to choose Animal Shelter from 2-4 p.m. every day or call Adding to the political complexity, senators and from, further compounding the problem of achieving equity representatives aren’t the only vested stakeholders. Officials among school districts. them at 872-0570 to schedule an appointment. from the state’s 48 school districts, budget-conscious citizens, Together, the defects in regional cost adjustments will cost educators and advocates for an evidence-based approach the state $25 million per year if not corrected. PET OF THE WEEK BROUGHT TO YOU BY . . . all have skin in the game. Each group will find much to like Because of the new revenue challenges in Wyoming, about the bill and much to hate about it. The problem is individual legislators are sure to find fault with the that these groups will no doubt diametrically differ in their recalibration bill. Time-consuming amendments to HB 61 assessments. will be plentiful in the remaining days of the session. The state’s fiscal reality has changed dramatically yet Individual legislators have also filed stand-alone bills that this year’s recalibration bill is nearly a carbon copy of the seek to address specific concerns, such as the large amounts recalibration bill from five years ago — which was also almost allotted in the model for student activities. Wyoming’s per a carbon copy of its predecessor. student expenditure for activities is among the highest in One significant new feature, however, is turning heads: comparable states. Moreover, in nearly all school districts, Language near the end of the bill requires a $100 million total spending for activities even exceeds the model allocation Shop education-foundation-funding cut to districts in proportion to for activities. Monday-Friday their respective enrollment. Student transportation costs and school consolidation WyomingÕs Largest 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Since public school average daily membership (ADM) is are other areas that one might have expected to deserve Weekends about 92,000 students, this reduction translates into roughly special study in the recalibration effort. They will both be Showroom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1,000 less per student. School districts and their lobbyists controversial topics of debate in the recalibration bill, and the will not like this new feature and will try to reduce the amount subject of additional legislation. 1850 Foothill Blvd., PO Box 1259, Rock Springs, WY 82902-1259 or even eliminate it. Those focused on evidence-based To summarize: Buckle up, there is a long road ahead changes and support will also oppose it. Budget-minded before the Legislature, and the public it represents, are Tel. R.S. (307) 382-9344 G.R. (307) 875-7037 legislators and residents will favor this change. satisfied with the 2020 recalibration exercise. The current recalibration doesn’t call for changes to existing human-resource requirements. That means keeping a model that calls for 941 more classroom teachers — four to nine fewer students per classroom in grades four and Let us help above — than a purely evidence-based model requires. This increases the annual cost of the model by about $70 million. School districts are sure to support this aspect of the bill, Advertisement notice for 2021 you connect but budget hawks won’t. The let’s-make-decisions-based- concession stAnd operAtions with your The Green River Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting proposals for the concession stand operations at Stratton Myers Park and Veterans Park for the 2021 season. family! The season begins May 1, 2021, and ends approximately October 1, 2021. 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A7 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Fundraiser earns big money for Make-A-Wish By DAVID MARTIN was more difficult than in Publisher previous years due to the coronavirus pandemic. The high schools in Another aspect of the Green River and Rock annual fundraiser that Springs showed their proved more difficult this love for the Make-A-Wish year was getting people Foundation last week, to attend the events raising $39,885.04 for hosted. the organization. “Some people just A blood drive hosted didn’t want to go out,” by the schools generated she said. 141 pints of blood, with Ferrer and DeClercq Green River donating 77 estimate the total num- pints while Rock Springs ber of hours donated by donated 64 pints. the 40 members of stu- Marisa DeClercq, the dent government to be in Green River High School the hundreds. Outside of student government planning and promotion, advisor, said the amount seven members would raised for Make-A-Wish be at each event, which is impressive considering would be between two the fundraising period and three hours apiece. was condensed into a Ferrer has volunteered single week. She said for the events in the past planning began Jan. 4. and while the pandemic Crazy quilts displayed “We really had to plan has changed how the very far in advance to fundraiser is conducted, get events and spaces she will have treasured approved,” Senior Class memories of the event. President Sydney Ferrer “Helping my Council at SW county museum said. “There was a lot of to produce that output work involved.” was memorable in itself,” Ferrer said planning she said. Amanda Benson, curator of the Sweetwater County Historical Museum, points to the stitching on a crazy quilt displayed at the museum. The museum, in conjunction with the Sweetwater County Quilt Guild, is hosting an exhibit focused on crazy quilts through April. By DAVID MARTIN reasoned if women would spend from raw silk improved the quality Muley Fanatics Publisher the 1,500 hours building a crazy of the silk, but reduced the weight. quilt into pursuing other activities Textile manufacturers found if A collection of colorful quilts like politics, they could have a they treated silks in a solution donates LED deer can be seen at the Sweetwater great deal of impact. Women did of metallic salt, they could add County Historical Museum not have voting rights during the weight lost in degumming through a temporary exhibit on the height of the crazy quilt’s and improve the silk’s shine. The display until the end of April. popularity. consequence of this treatment signs to city Showcasing a style called “It was just a silly argument makes the silk more fragile as it crazy quilting, the exhibit is a they were trying to make when ages, causing silk to become brittle The Muley Fanatic between Monroe and Up- partnership between the museum women didn’t have any rights,” and shatter. Foundation donated four land Way, and the second and the Sweetwater County Quilt Benson said. Benson said this is a common Tapco brand solar pow- set to be placed at a yet Guild. Benson said crazy quilts were problem with silk garments from ered LED flashing deer to be determined loca- According to the museum’s also the inspiration of a colorful the era. The museum has a silk crossing signs to the City tion by the City of Green curator Amanda Benson, the quilts member of Batman’s rouge’s crazy quilt in its collection, but its of Green River on Febru- River. took their inspiration from the gallery. The villain Crazy-Quilt fragile nature prohibited it from ary 24 to raise awareness “We are grateful for 1876 World’s Fair in Philadelphia. wears a costume inspired by how being included in the display. for motorist safety and as the collaboration with The fair’s Japanese Pavilion had fabrics were joined together in The partnership with the quilt a notice in specific areas the City of Green River a number of modern art pieces the quilts. He was a master thief guild came about after Benson of possible deer crossing and the Wyoming Game on display in a multitude of who was blinded in a botched hosted an after hours quilt presence on the roadway. and Fish Department to colors. This display influenced robbery and volunteered for an presentation with members of These 30”x30” signs identify areas of need for quilt makers visiting the fair, who experimental surgery that would the guild. Along with pieces from are solar powered with these to be of use. Efforts decided to replicate the artwork in return his eyesight, but in a way the museum’s collection, modern LED lighting around the to raise awareness of deer their quilts. that only allowed him to see interpretations created by quilt perimeter of the sign, crossings and motor- Benson said the earliest quilts in vivid, bright colors -- which guild members are also on display, with the lights continu- ist safety are a priority were made from silk and the quilts quickly drove him insane. with personal notes included ally flashing and provid- that no area is immune were generally limited to women Benson said the quilts with the displays to explain the ing for a highly visible to,”Joshua Coursey, CEO in the upper classes. The quilts themselves were in fashion until inspiration behind the quilts. reminder of possible deer of the Muley Fanatic became more widely available to 1910 and many of the earliest For Benson, she wasn’t aware crossing. MFF worked Foundation, said. middle-class women when textile surviving crazy quilts are quickly of crazy quilts until she discovered with the city and the Nearly 100 motor companies would sell leftover deteriorating. Benson said this is the quilts in the museum’s Wyoming Game and Fish vehicle accidents involv- scraps of fabric through mail-order due to silk fabrics being treated collection. While working with Department to identify ing deer have occurred services. with metallic salts prior to being the quilt guild, she continued to priority areas within the within the city limits in The quilts and the time spent on sold. discover more information about city limits for optimum the last decade. sewing them were often criticized Silk was sold by weight at the the quilting style’s history and placement in areas of Green River Mayor by men at the time. One newspaper time and the degumming process eventually decided to take up a high wildlife traffic colli- Pete Rust thanked the clipping included with the exhibit used to remove the sticky sericin crazy quilt project of her own. sion reports. MFF organization and MFF purchased a total said “if these signs pre- of 16 of these signs at a vent one collision, which Memorial hospital hosts health fair Saturday cost of $2,600 each, of they will, it’s a great help Health and wellness is the top priority at Memorial screenings. which 8 will be placed in to the citizens of Green Hospital of Sweetwater County and its employees want to Family Medicine: Meet Family Medicine physicians Sweetwater County and River and the traveling make sure residents are “Good to Go.” and schedule follow-up appointments for your blood the other 8 in the area in public as a whole.” The annual Health & Wellness Fair is by appointment draws. and surrounding Manilla, Deer enthusiasts may from 6-10 a.m. Saturday at Young at Heart Community Sweetwater Regional Cancer Center: The cancer Utah. note a difference of these Center. Call 307-362-6472 to schedule your appointment. center team will be on hand to answer questions about the The City of Green signs compared to other In addition to the blood draws and health screenings, full-service center, prevention and screenings. River requested two sets deer crossing signs, spe- there will be free giveaways, drawings, and grand prizes. Wyoming Cancer Resource Services: WCRS will (4 signs) to be placed cifically, these feature a This year’s event will include the following: provide information and education on skin cancers, mam- in a high deer crossing mule deer instead of the Blood draws: On-site blood draws for a variety of mograms, colorectal health and more. area along Uinta Drive, commonly used whitetail. Golden Hour Senior Center schedule

Lunch 12:30 p.m. your activity time slot. Masks must 10:30 a.m. - Pound Class Serving Meals in the Dining Room 60+ $4.00 suggested contribution be worn the entire time. Must enter 12:30 - 3 p.m. - “31” Tuesdays and Thursdays with seating with current AGNES form. through the front doors. Sign in with for up to 40 people, with four people Under 60 - $7.00 includes tax name/date and time, also participate in Monday per table. Call to sign up. screening questions. 8-11 a.m. - Open Pool Curbside meals 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Activities Use hand sanitizer upon arrival. 9:15-10:15 a.m. - Zumba Meal served at 11:15 a.m. There will be 10 patrons per activity, Must stay 6 feet apart from all 1:30-2:30 p.m. - BINGO please call the center and sign up patrons and staff. Only two people are March 4 - Pork chop with mushroom one week in advance. If more than 10 permitted at each table. No access to Tuesday gravy, veggie cup, mashed potatoes, patrons sign up for an activity, they will beverages or activity rooms. Only the 8-11 a.m. - Open Pool Minnesota green beans, Russian salad, be selected at random the day before. dining room and restrooms will be 9-10 a.m. - Line Dancing apple cake, cranberry juice. Patrons are only allowed to participate open. Failure to follow these guidelines 10-11 a.m. - Wii Bowling March 5 - Chef salad, crackers, in one activity per day. will result in you being asked to leave 12:30-3 p.m. - Bridge peaches, cranberry orange bar. You may sign up with one other the center. 1:30-2:30 p.m. - Modified Bunco March 8 - Hot ham and cheese, person. If you sign up with someone, 1:30-3 p.m. - Love of Watercolor potato soup, garden salad, fruited then you both will be selected to Thursday 6 p.m. - Lawn Chair Class Jell-O, potato chips. participate. 8-11 a.m. - Open Pool March 9 - Lasagna, roasted The center will call you the day 12:30-3 p.m. - Pinochle Wednesday asparagus, veggie cup, broccoli slaw, before to let you know if you have been 12:30-3 p.m. - Poker 8-11 a.m. - Open Pool Italian bread, banana, date bar. randomly selected for an activity for the 1 p.m. - Lawn Chair Class 9 a.m.-3 p.m. - Open Crafting March 10 - Chicken strips, macaroni next day. 10 a.m. - Book Club & cheese, garden salad, watermelon How to participate: Stay in your car Friday 10:30 a.m. - BINGO and cucumber salad, pina colada cake. until your activity time slot, no early 8-11 a.m. - Open Pool 1 p.m. - BINGO Lunch is served from 11:45 a.m. - arrivals. You must leave at the end of 10 a.m. - UNO 6 p.m. - TOPS A8 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Girls seeded No. 1 in tournament

Kayde Strauss looks for an open player Saturday during action against Star Valley. The Lady Wolves defeated the Lady Braves 44-38. Star photo by David Martin

By DAVID MARTIN doesn’t mean the Lady Wolves Lady Wolves have taken them on. the Lady Wolves entered the happy with the improvements his Publisher will have an automatic invitation Green River has beaten the team fourth with a 13 point deficit, varsity players have made over to State. They must beat Jackson each time they’ve played. only winning the 62-60 game by the course of the season. He said A strong finish in their last to earn a spot at the tournament. For head coach Rick Carroll, clawing their way out with 29 the seven players getting varsity two of games has given the Lady A loss here will end their season, this situation is the goal he’s had points scored during the quar- minutes have come together as a Wolves basketball team the top while win will position them in a all season. tered and punctuating the night team and do the jobs required of seed in the regional tournament second game at 6 p.m., Thursday “It’s nice to be in this posi- with a buzzer-beating basket them. He’s also happy with how Thursday. against the winner of an Evan- tion,” he said. from Gabby Heiser. Against Star well the girls move the ball as They will take on fourth-seed- ston-Star Valley game. The win- There is still some work that Valley Saturday, the teams had they play. ed Jackson at home Thursday. ner of that last game then travels needs to be done before Thurs- a low-scoring game that favored Going into these final games Action begins at 1 p.m. to Riverton for a game with day’s game Carroll admits. Right Star Valley until the final min- of the season, Carroll said he The Lady Wolves are the the top team in the northwest now, he sees the girls playing in- utes when the Lady Wolves were hopes to see the best basketball champions of the 4A Southwest quadrant Saturday to determine consistently, playing well in some able to capitalize on multiple free they Lady Wolves have played Quad, being undefeated with a the No. 1 seed for the 4A West at quarters, but unable to keep that throw opportunities coming from all season, believing the girls will 6-0 record against other teams State. Thursday’s meeting with momentum a full game. In last Star Valley fouls. do everything to the best of their in the region. However, that Jackson will be the third time the week’s win over Rock Springs, Overall however, Carroll is abilities. Boys seek a ticket to State basketball tourney Staff Report Wolves are ready. bounding and taking care of the basket- 18 from three on Saturday. They have “We are ready and prepared to play ball,” she said. guards who can get to rack and then kick Following a mixed week seeing the Evanston on Thursday evening,” she In last week’s game against the to open shooters on the perimeter,” Ivie Green River High School boys basketball said. Tigers, Ivie said the Wolves had fewer said. team win the annual Make-A-Wish game Thus far, the Wolves have been un- turnovers and “scored more points from The boys play Evanston at 3 p.m., in against Rock Springs (46-39) and suffer able to defeat the Red Devils in the the paint.” Star Valley. The winner of that game a difficult loss at home from Star Valley teams’ two prior meetings. The games However, against Star Valley, the boys will take on the winner of a Star Valley- (64-44), the Wolves are preparing for a have been close too, with the first ending struggled. Ivie gave credit to the coach- Jackson game at 6 p.m. make of break meeting with Evanston 65-59 and the second being much closer ing staff and players from Star Valley, The top team in the Southwest quad- Thursday to determine who moves on to at 62-59. Ivie and the Wolves know what saying the team is both well-coached rant then takes on the top team from the State and who goes home for the season. to prepare for. and very talented. Norhtwest to determine top seeding for Head coach Laurie Ivie said the “We are focusing on boxing out, re- “They shoot the ball so well - 10 of state. Wolves wrestling team takes 4th at State tournament Knezovich wrestlers earn All State he was thrown to his back. setback. Wisniewski also men and sophomores will the mat time will help them recognition as well. Kale The Wolves had four was impressed with Kade make them more competi- gain more confidence and earns state Knezovich, a freshman who other top four finish- Florez, who took second tive in future. He said some improve skills that transfer won the state title in the ers. Dominic Martinez at Regionals after coming of the wrestlers will be into collegiate wrestling. title 106 division, and Conner took third at 113, Thomas back from an injury. Florez competing in off-season Losing the team’s four Todd, who placed second Dalton placed third at 120, continued wrestling and meets through the Green seniors is a bittersweet at 132. Zach Weipert placed third persevering for the team at River Grapplers program, moment for Wisniewski By DAVID MARTIN Publisher For Knezovich, head at 152 and Deylin Miller State until another injury focusing on freestyle and as they helped provide coach Josh Wisniewski placed fourth at 220. sidelined him. Greco-Roman wrestling. leadership to the younger said he worked hard He said the wrestlers “I’m proud of that kid,” Wisniewski said the two wrestlers. The Wolves wrestling throughout the season, who didn’t place still Wisniewski said. styles differ from the colle- “They set the tone for team capped their season with that work paying off worked hard to earn points Wisniewski said the giate wrestling emphasized the guys in the room,” he by placing fourth at the in his first state champion- for the team and credited team’s large group of fresh- in the high school, but said said. State wrestling tournament ship. Overall, Wieniewski that dedication to earning over the weekend. said the team wrestled fourth with six wrestlers Star Valley won the title through adversity. placing at State. Wis- with 228 points, while “My heart breaks for niewski said Flores showed We are proud to announce that Douglas took second with (Todd,)” Wisniewski said. leadership through adver- 202 points and Worland During Todd’s final match sity after losing his semifi- placed third with 165.5 with Pinedale’s Colton nal match towards what he MATHEY LAW OFFICE, PC points. Green River fin- Gehlheausen, Wieniewski hoped to be his fourth state ished the event with 148.5 said Todd was leading well title. Flores fought hard points. into the third period until to take third despite that The Wolves had two is now SAGE HILSTAD LAW, PC. City Council Workshop March 9, 2021, 6:30 p.m. Sage Hilstad has been a partner at the City Hall Council firm since 2018 and the sole owner since Chambers May 2020. She and attorney Stewart Toolson is is a tentative agenda subject to change. look forward to providing you with the same e following are topics slated for discussion at the workshop: Disk Golf Course excellent services you’ve come to expect. You can Recreation Center Security Cameras City Council Workshops are televised on the City’s YouTube channel at https://youtu. still find us at 189 N 1st W, Green River, WY be/8E68nD1SjWY An agenda is available on the City’s Website: www.cityofgreenriver.org the Friday before the Council Meeting. Individuals with disabilities can request accommodations by notifying the Mayor’s Oﬃ ce 30 or call us at 307-875-5872. days in advance of the public meeting they plan to attend. S tate

A9 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Legislature faces tough budget, education decisions

By Tom CoulTer Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange

CHEYENNE – When state lawmakers gavel in at the state Capitol for their month-long session starting Monday, they will have a lot on their plates. At the top of the Wyoming Legislature’s agenda will be consideration of Gov. Mark Gordon’s supplemental budget, which contains roughly $515 million in cuts to state agencies, a portion of which were implemented last summer. While supplemental budgets typically provide an opportunity for lawmakers to add in state funding as needed during the in-between year of Wyoming’s budget cycle, this year will be the opposite, with economic downturns brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and structural declines in the state’s mineral industries drying up a significant share of Wyoming’s revenues. “I am acutely aware that this proposal will reduce services that the people of Wyoming count on, and that it will further weaken our economy, as well as compromise our ability to rebound rapidly and in time,” Gordon told lawmakers on the Joint Appropriations Committee while presenting the budget in December. “I do not look forward to what will come should you pass this supplement, but it is a responsible proposal, nonetheless.” Gordon, who plans to deliver a State of the State address to lawmakers Tuesday, announced the protocols for the legislative session alongside legislative leaders earlier this month. While the plan still allows legislators and the public to participate in the session virtually, the vast majority of Mr. Kolb goes to Cheyenne lawmakers are expected to be in Cheyenne, where lengthy debate over a wide range of issues, from K-12 education to tax John Kolb, (R-Rock Springs) speaks Monday in the Wyoming Senate’s Chambers. Kolb, a former Sweetwater increases to public health orders, is all but inevitable. County Commissioner, is serving his first term as a state senator. Photo courtesy of the Wyoming News The state’s fiscal situation will underpin nearly all of those Exchange discussions. In Gordon’s supplemental budget, the largest proposed cuts are to the Wyoming Department of Health, mental health care,” Summerville said. “Our ultimate goal is trimmed back, substitute the words ‘services to poor and sick which would see its state funding cut by about $135 million, to keep people in their communities to receive these types of people need to be trimmed back,’ and maybe that’s a different along with roughly $48 million in corresponding federal services. We already struggle with that significantly as a state, discussion. I’m not sure we’re really having that yet with funding. and these budget reductions will further compound that.” everybody, but we’ll get there.” The cuts will impact programs across Wyoming, Summerville also noted the COVID-19 pandemic has The decisions lawmakers make over the next month will with substantial impacts on the state’s most vulnerable exacerbated a nationwide mental health crisis, and Wyoming have effects that last well beyond the upcoming fiscal year. populations. – which had the nation’s highest suicide rate in 2019, For mental health and substance abuse services, the work For example, one reduction would result in many residents according to recent federal data – is “absolutely in the middle that has gone into building out that network of providers receiving fewer benefits through the state’s developmental of that.” could be swiftly undone, Summerville said. disabilities waivers, which allow private providers to provide “(With) these budget cuts, when we have a surge in “There is a lot of concern that if we have to reduce (mental community-based care to people with developmental demand for services, we’re actually going to be providing less health supports), it’s not something we could put back in disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Under the proposed than we were before the pandemic,” Summerville said. place in two years if the state’s fiscal picture just suddenly reduction, which would save the state about $7.1 million in While the budget cuts could bring immediate savings in improves,” Summerville said. “If we have to lose providers its general fund, more than 1,000 Wyomingites would see a Wyoming’s general fund, Summerville questioned how much and cut services or close programs, those are things that may reduction in services. the state would ultimately save, with other health care costs not come back at all, or they may take 10 or 15 or 20 years to Jeff Gardner, executive director of Wyoming Community likely to accrue due to the loss of community-based services. come back.” Service Providers, said the proposal would have “What we know on the ground is that if somebody can’t While much of the focus will be on the supplemental “catastrophic” effects on some Wyoming residents and their get into treatment, if they don’t have access, then those budget, education spending is also expected to be front and families, with some people losing 50% or more of the funding people don’t receive treatment, and then things culminate center during the general session, with lawmakers set to they need for those services. into a crisis situation, which send them to the ER or in law consider a bill that would cut $100 million from the K-12 “I’m aware of a situation in Albany County with a young enforcement encounters, potentially leading to going to the funding model. man who needs total support. He needs support with eating state hospital,” Summerville said. “We can predict with quite Last week, during a House Education Committee meeting, and with turning when he’s sleeping and medical protocols – a bit of certainty that there will be longer-term costs.” legislators heard from educators across the state, many of very involved – and his budget would be reduced by $64,000, Her point was echoed in a recent statement from AARP whom pushed state lawmakers to consider revenue-raising which is very difficult for that provider to provide $64,000 Wyoming, which highlighted another budget proposal: the measures in lieu of cutting Wyoming’s public education less in services for someone with that level of need,” Gardner elimination of the Wyoming Home Services program, which system. said. “Providers are left, honestly, with the option of biting provides in-home services to roughly 1,900 elderly and However, with several new lawmakers elected on anti-tax the bullet and doing it for free, which the majority of our disabled residents across the state, including 47 in Laramie platforms, the push for substantial tax reform faces what is membership are nonprofits organizations that don’t really County. Some 98% of the program’s participants need help likely to be an uphill battle. have the ability to do that, and the other option is to discharge with at least two “instrumental activities of daily living,” “For the most part, the Senate is cautious about new people and say, ‘We can’t provide that level of support.’” according to AARP Wyoming. revenue, from what I gather, but we’ll see,” Senate President At a total cost of roughly $2.75 million, the Home Services Dan Dockstader, R-Afton, told reporters during a January program provides care at a monthly cost of roughly $200 per press conference. “There are some cuts, participant. By comparison, nursing home care can cost the Any revenue-raising legislation is required to start in Medicaid program roughly $4,300 per person each month. the House of Representatives, and during the same press especially the ones in the Health “This is a program that our state’s citizens count on to conference, House Majority Floor Leader Albert Sommers, keep them in their homes and out of nursing homes,” AARP R-Pinedale, said he expects “robust discussion” in his Department to people with Wyoming State Director Sam Shumway said in a statement. chamber about revenue options for education. “And the good news for lawmakers is it helps to save state During lawmakers’ virtual meetings in recent weeks, two disabilities, mental health, that dollars. That is a win-win for Wyoming.” revenue-raising bills – one to raise the state’s tobacco tax on It remains to be decided what programs could see their cigarette packs by 24 cents and another to hike the state’s kind of thing, where we are funding restored during the month-long session. Rep. Sue fuel tax by nine cents per gallon – have gained approval from hoping to maybe not have to Wilson, R-Cheyenne, who chairs the House Labor, Health legislative committees, meaning they could be debated in the and Social Services Committee, said with recent revenue House as soon as this week. take those cuts, so that’s been forecasts improving from the dismal projections of last Any other tax increases could be difficult for the spring, there could be some opportunities to put funding back Legislature to stomach, as a group of panelists discussed part of the discussion over the into the Department of Health. during an online forum hosted last week by the Wyoming “There are some cuts, especially the ones in the Health Tribune Eagle and Braver Angels. last couple of weeks.” Department to people with disabilities, mental health, that Newly elected Sen. Troy McKeown, R-Gillette, who kind of thing, where we are hoping to maybe not have to take participated in the panel, argued the state could generate those cuts, so that’s been part of the discussion over the last revenue through additional economic activity by reducing ~ Representative Sue Wilson couple of weeks,” Wilson said. taxes, pointing to federal economic policies of former R-Cheyenne The bulk of budget discussions are scheduled to come Presidents Donald Trump, Ronald Reagan and John F. during the session’s second week, starting March 8. After the Kennedy as examples. House and Senate vote on their respective budget bills that “Through tax cuts that Donald Trump did, our GDP just If the waivers cuts are adopted by the Legislature, many week, a joint conference committee consisting of lawmakers went through the ceiling, so I think as we go forward in of the duties could fall on individual families to provide from both chambers will have until March 24 to come to a Wyoming, we need to find ways to keep money in people’s necessary care and services, Gardner said, which could then final agreement. pockets so we can have innovation, so we can have new jobs, impact other family members’ ability to keep their job and Debate over the supplemental budget, which is detailed so we can attract new industries,” McKeown said. maintain their standard of living. in a 2,056-page document, will be lengthy. Wilson said she Fellow panelist Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, who “I think a lot of the burden will go to families, and as a was aware of some individual lawmakers planning to bring as previously chaired the House Revenue Committee, said the practical matter, a lot of the people that I’ve worked with many as 50 to 100 budget amendments, each of which could state likely has two years to figure out its long-term solution, over the years, they don’t have family,” Gardner said. “There produce some discussion. in large part due to some funds still being in the state’s “rainy- just isn’t that possibility there. So really, the best option is to “I wouldn’t be surprised if we had several midnight days day” fund, but he added time is of the essence. continue to fund the waivers at the levels that we’ve seen, and during budget week,” Wilson said. “We have some pretty serious issues we have to solve, and protect some of Wyoming’s most vulnerable citizens.” Of course, budget debate won’t solely be focused on the quickly, because bringing in new businesses and economic Other health programs aiming to help Wyomingites state Department of Health, as virtually every state agency is development doesn’t just happen in one year. It’s a 5-, 10-, through tough times are also on the chopping block. Andi facing reductions in funding. 20-year plan,” Zwonitzer said. “We’ve got to get on it quickly, Summerville, executive director of the Wyoming Association For example, the Wyoming Department of Family Services because the future looks increasingly bleak when it comes to of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, said her faces an overall cut in general fund dollars of roughly $15.6 what has traditionally paid 50% of our revenues and another members’ greatest concern is the wide-ranging reductions million. Wilson said there is “more discussion that needs to 20% for investment off minerals. That’s how dire it is in the within a roughly $15 million cut to the department’s be done” with new lawmakers on the impacts of those agency next two decades. Even if we can balance a budget right now, Behavioral Health Division. cuts. we’ve got to have a long-term plan and a structural change “That funding makes up the bulk of the state contracts “The programs from Department of Health, DFS and that rapidly in the state to be able to face our future.” for community mental health centers, who provide mental sort of thing, it’s not like we’re just funding a lot of people University of Wyoming energy professor Rob Godby, who health and substance use services to anybody, regardless of sitting at desks pushing papers. That’s money that goes out also participated in the panel, said the state’s budget woes their ability to pay, and so it really targets a group of residents to help poor people and sick people,” Wilson said. “And so, can only be solved much like eating an elephant, as the saying in Wyoming that don’t have any other options in terms of I think when we talk about state government needing to be goes: one bite at a time. The archive page is a look back at Green River history through the pages of the Green River Star. The dates listed are the dates the items were originally printed in this newspaper. Archives Compiled by Lois Lewis.

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80 Years Ago 50 Years Ago

RICHARD SCHUCK, left, Green River TEAM CHAMPIONS in the annual Green River Women’s mayor poses with Brownie Scout Janet Bowling Association tournament concluded last weekend Makie, center, and Junior Scout LaRhea is the Mustang Cafe squad shown above, the same group Bower, right, after signing a proclamation which captured captured last year’s crown. Left to right are proclaiming March 7-13 as Girl Scout Week Pat Valdez, Ada Krause, Arlene Porter, Keenie Wilson and in Green River. Jenny Lou Hoover. Photos (above, above right and left) from 40 Years Ago March 3, 1971 DOUBLE BUBBLES ... Tisha Hansen and Marc DeCol relaxed by blowing bubbles between jumps at Roosevelt School’s Jump Rope for Heart event Saturday. STATE CHAMPI- Advertisements and ONS in Class photos (above, left and A wrestling below) from competition February 28, 1941 are Green River’s Dave Gomez and Del Brady. They led the Wolves to a second place Photos (above team finish and left) from in last week’s March 4, 1981 state meet in JUMPERS ... Casper. Students including Delia Reeves, Julie Robb, Corina Lamphere, Kathy Garduno and Jenny Thomp- HONOR STUDENTS of the 1941 senior class at Green River high school are son took to the floor Sunday at the high school gym for Roosevelt’s Jump Rope for the two girls shown here. Miss Dorothy Roger, right, with a scholastic aver- 30 Years Heart. age of 95.79, has been named valedictorian of the graduating class while Miss Margaret Deyarmond, with an average of 94.45, is salutatorian. Ago 20 Years Ago 70 Years Ago CHAMPS! Coach Bill Hodges congratulates March 1, 1951 Trevor Smith after in and out of Green River. his 145 pound victory. Serious The federal agency Left: Green River 125 reported that completed pounder Thomas Hun- Setback Faced plans indicate considerably tington is awarded the larger quantity of material is outstanding 4A wrestler In New Bridge needed and increasing cost award. of construction far out-dis- Photos (left Construction tances estimate made when CORTNEE LADUE of Green River collects her and below) from the project originated. March 1, 2001 Every civic organization Also, the bureau states, trophy for her third place and city council of Green the bridge will require 397 finish at the Rock Springs PICTURED ARE winners of the River and the Sweetwater tons of steel, and adds that Kiwanis Club’s “Stars of 2001 Sweetwater County Spelling county commissioners have “bids will not be called until KIRK BRANEY (l-r) Robby Edgmon Tommorw”. Bee. Left to right are Bryce Mc- been stirred into action the steel situation is clari- and Trevor Smith paused after school Photos (above Dermott, Kaleigh Hensley, Emily following a report received fied. last Friday to dig in a leftover snow and above left) from Johnson, Lisa Shipman and Sha- last week that the federal Further, the bureau pile in the City Market Parking lot. February 28, 1991 ron Taylor, event director. bureau of public roads had expresses doubt that any turned thumbs down on the contractor would be able to WOLVES CHEERLEADING team. Front row, immediate construction of obtain necessary steel. Cost l-r, Shelynn Laws, Rikki Bybee, Jaycee Mikesell, the proposed new bridge of the structure was estimat- Kylee Lewis, Erin Freeman. 2nd row: Ashley over Green river in the ed at over $300,000, with Smalstig, Jade Schmitt, Marissa Copeland, Alex southern part of this city. the government contributing Meredith, Taylor Dockter, Cassidy Otter, Al- A new bridge is vital to over one-half of the amount. lison Meredith, Julia Harris, Reanna Price. 3rd the interests of the county The bureau states the project row: Kiaya Skorcz, Alexia Dana, Caycee Woods, seat and all Sweetwater is related to secondary road Holly Gibson, Malexy Rocha, Dani Stieglmeyer, county. Not only are many system. Myka Ginestar, Mikaley Lewis, Bailey Holloway, residents of this city af- Action to date has been Kirklin Carroll. fected, but this particular taken on a much larger traf- crossing of Green river is fic count than records of the the gateway for south traffic bureau show. 10 Years Ago Story and advertisement (above and below) from March 1, 1951

GREEN RIVER students Andrew Halver- son, Alan Halverson and Jacob Lock will attend the state science fair this weekend. They took first place at the regional tournament. Photos (above and above right) from March 2, 2011

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THE DISTRICT COURT Take notice that an abandoned 1988 Fruehauf FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT trailer VIN#1H5P04221JM058322 will be sold on March 17, 2021 at 10:00 am at 720 Cathedral WHEREAS, default in the payment of principal and interest has occurred IN AND FOR Dr., Rock Springs WY 82901. The amount of under the terms of a promissory note (the “Note”) dated 03/09/2012 SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING storage is $750.00. executed and delivered by Kelly D. Walk to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and a real estate mortgage (the “Mortgage”) of the same date securing the IN THE MATTER OF THE WRONGFUL DEATH March 3, 10, 2021 11657 Note, which Mortgage was executed and delivered by Kelly D. Walk, a OF WHITNEY NICOLE SEWELL, deceased single person (the “Mortgagors”), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and which Probate No. 20-121-G Mortgage was recorded on 03/12/2012, as Reception No. 1616191, Book No. 1194, Page No. 1984 in the records of the offi ce of the County Clerk NOTICE OF and ex-offi cio Register of Deeds in and for Sweetwater County, State of WRONGFUL DEATH REPRESENTATIVE Wyoming; and PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: You are hereby WHEREAS, the Mortgage contains a power of sale which by reason of notifi ed that on the 15th day of December, 2020, said default, the Mortgagee declares to have become operative, and no that Nicole Halstead fi led an action to have her suit or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured appointed as wrongful death representative and by the Mortgage, or any part there-of, nor has any such suit or proceed- any person claiming to qualify under W.S. § Take notice that an abandoned 1997 Toyota 4 ing been instituted and the same discontinued; and 1-38-104 (a) may intervene as a matter of right. Runner vin# JT3HN86R7V0085424 will be sold Any person who intends to intervene shall serve on March 4, 2021 at 9:00 am at 108 Washakie WHEREAS, written notice of intent to foreclose the Mortgage by adver- notice of the intervention on the wrongful death Rock Springs, WY 82901. Amount of storage is tisement and sale has been served upon the record owner and the party representative’s attorney: Michael D. Newman, $760.00 in possession of the mortgaged premises at least ten (10) days prior to Hampton & Newman, L.C., 118 3rd Street, PO the commencement of this publication, and the amount due upon the Box 1000, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82902 . February 24, 2020, March 3, 2020 11616 Mortgage on the date of fi rst publication of this notice of sale being the total sum of $ 184,248.50 which sum consists of the unpaid principal DATED this 15th day of February, 2021. balance of $165,693.98 plus Interest accrued to the date of the fi rst publication of this notice in the amount of $9,074.80 plus attorneys’ fees, /s/Michael D. Newman costs expended, and accruing interest and late charges after the date of fi rst publication of this notice of sale; February 17, 24, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE March 3, 2021 11644 WHEREAS, the property being foreclosed upon may be subject to other liens and encumbrances that will not be extinguished at the sale. Any prospective purchaser should research the status of title before submit- ting a bid; TO: Molina Lee PO Box 325 NOW, THEREFORE Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as the Mortgagee, will have PUBLIC NOTICE the Mortgage foreclosed as by law provided by causing the mortgaged Green River, WY 82935 property to be sold at public venue by the Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff in TAKE NOTICE THAT AN ABANDONED 1996, and for Sweetwater County, Wyoming to the highest bidder for cash at FLEETWOOD, WESTWOOD 5TH WHEEL TRAIL- 10:00 AM o’clock in the forenoon on 03/24/2021 at the Sweetwater ER, LICENSE PLATE # WY4-H1469, EXPIRED County Courthouse located at 80 W. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, CITY OF GREEN RIVER 4/18, VIN #1EM5A2722T9312252 WILL BE Wyoming, Sweetwater County for application on the above-described PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE amounts secured by the Mortgage, said mortgaged property being de- AUCTIONED ON MARCH 31, 2021. IF INTER- scribed as follows, to-wit: ESTED CONTACT LASCO RENT A SPACE, 391 TAKE NOTICE, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, ASTLE AVE, GREEN RIVER, WY. THE AMOUNT the City of Green River Planning and Zoning DUE FOR STORAGE IS $760.00, PLUS EXPENS- LOT NUMBERED ONE (1) IN BLOCK NUMBERED EIGHT (8) OF THE Commission (serving as the Board of Adjust- ES INCURRED TO OBTAIN SHERIFFS TITLE . HUTTON HEIGHTS ADDITION, THIRD FILING, TO THE CITY OF ment), will hold a public hearing at 6:30 GREEN RIVER, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING. p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 50 East March 3, 10, 2021 11658 2nd North, Green River, Wyoming, to consider With an address of : 290 Cedar St. Green River, WY 82935. the following variance request: Together with all improvements thereon situate and all fi xtures and ap- Case #2021-003 fi led by Brooks Johnson. The purtenances thereto. public hearing will be on the question of au- thorizing a variance for the construction of a PUBLIC NOTICE detached garage to be located at 1035 02/02/2021 _____Brian G. Sayer_____ Washakie Avenue, Green River, Wyoming. Date Brian G. Sayer C. Morgan Lasley Pursuant to Appendix B, Section 9.6.C.2 of the Marcello G. Rojas The Sayer Law Group, P.C. City of Green River Code of Ordinances, up to Notice of Intention to apply for tax deed: two accessory structures limited to storage of 925 E. 4th St. personal property may be permitted provided Waterloo, Iowa 50703 Notice is hereby given that the following real the exterior horizontal dimensions do not exceed 319-234-2530 estate described as: thirty (30) feet in either direction, and the ag- 319-232-6341 gregate square footage does not exceed 1,200 square feet. The petitioner is requesting LOT NUMBERED NINE (9) IN BLOCK NUM- February 17, 24, 2021, March 3, 10, 2021 11642 approval to construct a new 24’ x 50’ detached BERED FOUR (4) OF THE CLEARVIEW ACRES garage with a total square footage of 1,200 SUBDIVISION, THIRD SECTION IN THE square feet. The proposed structure will exceed N1/2SE1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 19 the horizontal dimension requirement by 20’ NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE 6TH on one side of the structure. P.M., SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING PUBLIC NOTICE 409 LOCUST STREET, ROCK SPRINGS, WY Plans and specifi cations are on fi le in the Devel- 82901 opment Services offi ce located at City Hall, 50 East 2nd North, for review of interested persons. Anyone wishing to be heard on the To include one (abandoned) 1973 14x72 Century Tuesday, March 9, 2021 mobile home subject of this application may appear at the Rec Board Meeting time and place of the public hearing hereby set Sweetwater County School District #2 Was sold on August 3, 2017 for taxes due Sweet- forth. School Board Meeting Agenda 6:15 PM water County for the year 2018, which Tax Sale Certifi cate of Purchase is presently held by Brian (s) Yvonne Olguin, Recording Secretary 1. OPENING ITEMS K. Smith, an individual; that said real estate is 1.01 Call to Order taxed in February 24, 2021, March 3, 2021 11654 1.02 Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance the name of: Erbaugh, Monica 2. VISITORS, DELEGATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE Swenson, Chris 2.01 Public Comments 409 Locust street Now is the appropriate time for visitors in the audience to be recog- Rock Springs, Wy 82901 nized and to speak on items both on the agenda and of general concerns to the patrons of the Green River Schools. There will be a limit The Legal Notice Take notice that I, Brian K. Smith, as owner of of three (3) minutes for an individual and fi ve (5) minutes for a group the Certifi cate of Purchase Number __5424 __ spokesperson. No speaker shall speak more than twice on any issue. Will apply to the county treasurer of Sweetwa- The Board is legally obligated to maintain confi dentiality concerning Deadline is at ter county for a Tax Deed on August 3, 2021 or District personnel and therefore matters concerning District person- thereafter. The time for redemption will expire on nel will not be discussed. the date a Tax Deed is awarded by the Sweetwa- 5 p.m. on ter County 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Treasurer. 3.01 Approval of Agenda

Monday March 3, April 7, 28, 2021 11659 4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 4.01 Approval of Board Minutes for December 8, 2021

5. DISTRICT GOALS AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES 5.01 Nothing at this time PUBLIC NOTICE 6. BID REQUEST ITEMS 6.01 Nothing at this time

7. OTHER BUSINESS 7.01 Hear Update from the Director of Parks and Recreation for the NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE City of Green River on the Use of Last Year’s Grant Request (Raney) 7.02 Consider Approval of the City of Green River Request for the 4th Notice is hereby given that the applicant whose name is set forth below Session of Summer Swim Lessons (Schumacher) has fi led application for, a Retail Liquor License, in the offi ce of the City 7.03 Consider Approval of the City of Green River Request for the Clerk of the City of Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The date of Summer Day Camp Program (Duncombe) fi ling, the name of said applicant, and the address of the place or premise 7.04 Consider Approval of the City of Green River Request for the which the applicant desires to use as the place of sale are set forth below Gymnastic Program (Duncombe) as follows: 7.05 Consider Approval to Extend the Green River Challenger League Request Because of CoVid-19 (Tramp) APPLICANT LOCATION DATE OF FILING 7.06 Consider Approval of Monroe Elementary School Request for Tomahawk Tavern, LLC 68 N 1st E St. 02/24/2021 Soccer Goals (Hardman) 7.07 Consider Approval of the District Activities Requests (Beardsley) Protests, if any there be, against the issuance of this license, will be heard 7.08 Hear Update for Rec Board Budget for 2020-2021 (Dean) at a Public Hearing before the Governing Body of the City of Green River on April 6, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. 8. BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS 8.01 Superintendent and Board Comments Chris Meats City Clerk 9. ADJOURNMENT 9.01 Adjourn March 3, 10, 2021 11660 March 3, 2021 11662 A14 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS SWEETWATER COUNTY LAND USE APPLICATIONS

The public is invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to comment at a meeting of the Sweetwater County Planning and Zoning Commission at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in the County Commissioner’s Meeting Room in the Sweetwater County Courthouse, 90 West Flaming Gorge Way, Green PUBLIC NOTICE River, Wyoming. Or possibly a virtual zoom meeting if needed. At which time the following public hearing applications will be heard:

• A Zoning Map Amendment application for the zoning district to be amended from Agricultural (A) to Light Industrial (I-1). This property is owned by Jerry Tripp and is legally described as the February 16, 2021 109728, PETERBILT OF WYOMING, PARTS, SW1/4NE1/4SE1/4 of Section ‘14, Township 19 North, Range 112 Green River, WY 37.79; 109729, PM AUTOGLASS INC, WIND- West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Sweetwater County, Wyoming. SHIELDS, 805.00; 109730, R S REFRIGERA- Commonly known as 9176 HWY 30 Granger, WY. The Board of County Commissioners met this TION SUPPLY, PARTS, 52.99; 109731, REAL • A Conditional Use Permit application for a Towing, lmpound, Salvage day at 8:30 a.m. in Regular Session with all KLEEN JANITORIAL, SUPPLIES, 1,204.55; and Storage Yard, submitted by Jerry Tripp. lf approved, this applica- Commissioners present. The meeting opened 109732, ROCK SPRINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITY, tion will allow a towing, impound, salvage and storage business on with the Pledge of Allegiance. UTILITIES, 29.97; 109733, ROCKET-MINER, approximate 10 acres at 9176 HWY 30. The property is owned by Jerry SUBSCRIPTION, 98.95; 109734, ROCKY MTN Tripp and is located in the SW1/4NE1/4SE1/4 of Section 14, Town- Approval of Agenda POWER, UTILITIES, 13,152.60; 109735, SIDE- ship 19 North, Range 112 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Sweet- LINE COLLECTIONS INC, RANDOMS, 300.00; water County, Wyoming. Commonly known as 9176 HWY 30, Granger, Chairman Wendling entertained a motion to 109736, SOUTHWEST COUNSELING SER- Wyoming. approve the agenda as presented. Commis- VICE, GRANT EXPENSES, 10,630.38; 109737, sioner Smith so moved. Commissioner Lloyd SPECIALIZED PATHOLOGY, CONSULTANTS, The Sweetwater County Commissioners are scheduled to hear these ap- seconded the motion. The motion carried. PC, AUTOPSY, 1,250.00; 109738, STATEFIRE plications in a public meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 DC SPECIALTIES LLC, MONITORING, 75.00; in the County Commissioner’s Meeting Room in the Sweetwater County Approval of Minutes: February 2, 3, 2021 109739, SWEETWATER TRANSIT AUTHORITY, Courthouse, Green River, Wyoming. Or possibly a zoom virtual meeting if BUDGET ALLOCATION, 32,775.00; 109740, needed. At which time the public will be given the opportunity to comment. February 2, 2021- Regular Meeting SWEETWATER TROPHIES, SIGNS, 36.00; Commissioner Lloyd moved to approve the min- 109741, TERMINIX OF WYOMING, SERVICE, For further information or to submit comments, please visit the Sweetwa- utes dated February 2, 2021. Commissioner 310.00; 109742, THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ter County website at www.sweet.wy.us; click on Boards; then Planning & Schoenfeld seconded the motion. The motion CO, PAINT, 48.91; 109743, TUBBS MD LLC, Zoning Commission. carried. KENNON C, INMATE MEDICAL, 5,000.00; 109744, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC, MI- Dated this 3rd day of March, 2021. February 3, 2021- Special Meeting CROFILMING, 355.59; 109745, UNION TELE- /s/ Cynthia L. Lane, County Clerk Commissioner Thoman moved to approve the PHONE COMPANY INC, PHONES, 245.25; minutes dated February 3, 2021. Commission- 109746, UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY INC, er seconded the motion. The motion carried. PHONES/AIRCARDS, 1,059.04; 109747, VERI- March 3, 2021 11661 ZON WIRELESS, M2M/BROADBAND, 235.17; Acceptance of Bills 109748, WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES INC, COMMISSION, 24.00; 109749, WAXIE SANI- Approval of County Vouchers/Warrants, TARY SUPPLY, SUPPLIES, 507.45; 109750, (EAL’s), Monthly Reports, Bonds, and Abates/ WEIMER, JACK, INSPECTIONS/TANK TEST- PUBLIC NOTICE Rebates ING & FILLS, 1,370.00; 109751, WESTERN Commissioner Smith moved to approve the ac- WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TELE- ceptance of the bills which include the county PHONE, 0.10; 109752, WEX BANK, FUEL, vouchers/warrants, monthly reports, bonds, 6,015.35; 109753, WHISLER CHEVROLET and the abates/rebates. Commissioner Thom- COMPANY, PARTS, 74.04; 109754, WILLIAM Tuesday, March 9, 2021 an seconded the motion. The motion carried. H SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC, SERVICES, Board of Trustees Meeting 20,497.50; 109755, WYODATA SECURITY Sweetwater County School District #2 WARRANT NO.s, PAYEE, DESCRIPTION, INC, SHREDDING, 347.00; 109756, WYOMING School Board Meeting Agenda 7:00PM AMOUNT; EMPLOYEES AND PAYROLL VEN- DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, TITLES, 601.00; DORS, PAYROLL RUN, None; 32824, SWCO 109757, WYOMING DEPT OF WORKFORCE, 1. OPENING ITEMS CONSERVATION DISTRICT, BUDGET AL- SERVICES, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, 1.01 Call to Order LOCATION, 10,609.11; 32825, YWCA OF 20,056.68; 109758, WYOMING MACHINERY 1.02 Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance SWEETWATER COUNTY, BUDGET ALLOCA- COMPANY, PARTS, 577.64; 109759, DFPES, TION, 23,377.67; 109672, ABSOLUTE AUDIO WORKBOOKS, 195.91; 109760, WYOMING 2. VISITORS, DELEGATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE VISUAL INC, EQUIPMENT/INSTALLATION, TRUCKING ASSOCIATION, DUES, 180.00; 2.01 Public Comments 2,183.00; 109673, ACE HARDWARE - RS, OIL/ 109761, WYOMING WASTE SERVICES, UTILI- Now is the appropriate time for visitors in the audience to be recognized PROPANE/SUPPLIES, 117.16; 109674, ACE TIES, 2,144.55; 109762, WYORADIO, AD, and to speak on items both on the agenda and of general concerns to the HARDWARE - GR, SUPPLIES, 16.97; 109675, 175.00; 109763, YOUTH HOME INC, BUDGET patrons of the Green River Schools. There will be a limit of three (3) min- ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, PARTS, 1,436.08; ALLOCATION, 12,996.13; 109764, AARMS, utes for an individual and five (5) minutes for a group spokesperson. No 109676, ALL WEST COMMUNICATIONS, SERVICE, 530.00; 109765, ACE HARDWARE speaker shall speak more than twice on any issue. The Board is legally INTERNET/TV’S, 350.95; 109677, ALPINE - RS, DOOR BELL/SUPPLIES, 38.96; 109766, obligated to maintain confidentiality concerning District personnel and PURE WATER, BOILER/INSTALLATION/ ACE HARDWARE - GR, DOOR BELL, 40.98; therefore matters concerning District personnel will not be discussed. REPAIRS, 31,222.53; 109678, AMERIGAS 109767, ALPINE PURE WATER, RENTAL/ 2.02 Recognition of All-State Wrestlers (Wisnieski) PROPANE LP, PROPANE, 1,700.33; 109679, WATER, 100.00; 109768, BATTERY SYSTEMS 2.03 Recognition of 3A Boys Swimming Assistant Coach of the Year APPARATUS EQUIPMENT & SERVICE INC, INC, BATTERIES, 360.23; 109769, BENNETT (Beardsley) PARTS/REPAIR, 4,467.20; 109680, BENNETT PAINT & GLASS, PAINT, 33.29; 109770, BENT- 2.04 Recognition of All-State Boys Swimmers (Seiloff) PAINT & GLASS, PAINT, 108.85; 109681, LEY SYSTEMS INC, MICRO STATION, 843.50; 2.05 Recognition of All-State Theatre Students (Skinner) BRIDGER VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSN, UTILI- 109771, BIG HORN ROOFING INC, CON- 2.06 Recognition of District Nursing Staff (Demaret) TIES, 605.11; 109682, C & J ENTERPRISES, TRACT, 31,238.00; 109772, CASTILLON D.D.S. 2.07 Recognition of Truman Elementary Staff Member (Asselmeier) RENT, 2,520.00; 109683, CASTLE ROCK LLC, A. BRYCE, INMATE DENTAL, 1,350.00; 2.08 Recognition of GRHS Student Council Make A Wish (Heslep) HOSPITAL DISTRICT, BUDGET ALLOCATION, 109773, CENTURYLINK, PHONE, 36.23; 2.09 “Gimme A Break” Drawing (Barringer) 29,000.00; 109684, CENTURYLINK, PHONE 109774, CITY OF GREEN RIVER, RENT, 60.00; BILL, 1,418.30; 109685, CINTAS, SERVICES, 109775, CLEARVIEW IMPROVEMENT & SER- 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 468.04; 109686, CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, VICE DISTRICT, UTILITIES, 83.30; 109776, 3.01 Approval of Agenda BILLING, 11,040.30; 109687, CITY OF ROCK DELTA DENTAL, FEES/CLAIMS, 43,928.54; SPRINGS, RENT, 157.28; 109688, COALI- 109777, DOMINION ENERGY, UTILITIES, 4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, DUES, 3,501.18; 109778, THE EMBLEM AUTHOR- 4.01 Approval of Board Minutes 17,500.00; 109689, COMMUNICATION TECH- ITY, PATCHES, 432.00; 109779, F B MCFAD- 4.02 Approval of Bills (Finance) NOLOGIES INC, LIGHTS, 513.00; 109690, DEN WHOLESALE COMPANY, COMMISSARY/ 4.03 Approval of Financial Documents and Investments (Finance) COMPUTER PROJECTS OF IL INC, LICENSE/ INMATE FOOD, 4,997.90; 109780, FLOYD’S 4.04 Approval of Nutrition Services Report (Finance) MAINTENANCE, 180.00; 109691, COPIER TRUCK CENTER, PARTS, 837.51; 109781, 4.05 Approval of 1099 Vendor Report (Finance) & SUPPLY CO INC, CONTRACTS, 2,953.97; GALL’S LLC, BOOTS/BELTS, 267.27; 109782, 4.06 Approval of Isolation Payments (Finance) 109692, DIVERSIFIED INSURANCE BEN GRAINGER, GLOVES, 503.70; 109783, GRU- 4.07 Certified Openings SERV LLC, FEES, 1,047.60; 109693, DIVER- BER POWER SERVICES, BATTERY PACKS/ 4.08 Recognition of Home School Requests SIFIED INSURANCE BEN SERV LLC, FEES, GPS, 4,363.12; 109784, HCC LIFE INSUR- 4.09 Enrollment 6,000.00; 109694, DJ’S GLASS PLUS INC., ANCE COMPANY, FEES, 53,186.84; 109785, WINDSHIELDS/GLASS, 1,066.78; 109695, HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES, SUPPLIES/ 5. DISTRICT GOALS AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES DOMINION ENERGY, UTILITIES, 9,049.41; MATERIALS/OFFICE SUPPLIES, 2,078.10; 5.01 Reminder of the National School Board Virtual Conference in 109696, ECOLAB INC, SUPPLIES, 1,055.44; 109786, INSULATION INC, REPAIR/INSULA- New Orleans, Louisiana on April 10th-12th, 2021 109697, FASTENAL COMPANY, SUPPLIES/ TION, 1,214.00; 109787, JENNY SERVICE 5.02 Reminder of the Legislative Session that will begin on March 1, SIGNS, 107.58; 109698, FIRST CHOICE FORD, COMPANY, COMMISSARY, 723.86; 109788, 2021 PARTS, 116.42; 109699, FIRST VETERINARY JME FIRE & HOIST PROTECTION INC, IN- 5.03 Reminder of the Legislative Forum on March 14-15, 2021 in SUPPLY, SUPPLIES, 130.87; 109700, FLOYD’S SPECTION/TESTING, 899.45; 109789, K-PACK Cheyenne, Wyoming TRUCK CENTER, PARTS, 171.61; 109701, PHARMACY, INMATE MEDICAL, 3,136.07; 5.04 Reminder of McKinnon Meet and Greet on Monday, April 19, GOLDEN HOUR SENIOR CENTER INC, 109790, KEEFE SUPPLY COMPANY, COMMIS- 2021 BUDGET ALLOCATION, 18,179.15; 109702, SARY, 473.02; 109791, LARIMER COUNTY GRAINGER, MOTOR, 1,545.51; 109703, CORONER, FEE, 250.00; 109792, MEADOW 6. PERSONNEL GREEN RIVER STAR, ADS, 2,576.00; 109704, GOLD DAIRIES SLC, INMATE FOOD, 996.80; 6.01 Consider Approval of VRIP Requests (Fuss) GRIFFIN, MELISSA, MILEAGE, 8.40; 109705, 109793, MOUNTAINAIRE ANIMAL CLINIC LLC, 6.02 Consider Approval of Certified Retirement Requests (Fuss) HIGH SECURITY LOCK & ALARM, MONITOR- BOARDING, 326.40; 109794, NICHOLAS & 6.03 Consider Approval of Certified Resignation Requests (Fuss) ING, 616.00; 109706, HOMAX OIL SALES INC, COMPANY, INMATE FOOD, 994.50; 109795, FUEL/DEF/OIL, 17,606.60; 109707, HOSPICE PERSONNEL EVALUATION INC, JV PEP, 60.00; 7. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT OF SWEETWATER COUNTY, BUDGET ALLO- 109796, REAL KLEEN JANITORIAL, SUPPLIES, 7.01 Hear Presentation on Winter Interim Assessments (Figenser) CATION, 17,812.50; 109708, IBS INCORPO- 67.90; 109797, ROCK SPRINGS SWEETWATER RATED, SUPPLIES, 312.40; 109709, IDEMIA CO AIRPORT, REIMBURSEMENT, 2,189.70; 8. BID REQUEST ITEMS IDENTITY & SECURITY USA LLC , MAINTE- 109798, ROCKY MTN POWER, UTILITIES, 8.01 Consider Approval of the Bid Result for 2 Combi-Ovens at Lin- NANCE, 5,618.00; 109710, INDUSTRIAL HOIST 453.71; 109799, SKAGGS COMPANIES INC, coln Middle School (Kenison) AND CRANE, INSPECTION, 177.13; 109711, UNIFORMS/NAMETAPES/NAME PLATES, 8.02 Consider Approval of RFQ Results for Lincoln Middle School INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, SUPPLIES, 78.60; 1,423.81; 109800, STAPLES ADVANTAGE - Boys Locker Room (Hamel) 109712, ISI WATER CHEMISTRIES, SERVICE, DEPT LA, OFFICE SUPPLIES, 909.59; 109801, 8.03 Consider Approval of Districtwide Crack Seal Bid Results 801.00; 109713, IWORQ SYSTEMS, SUPPORT, SWEETWATER TROPHIES, SHIPPING, 25.39; (Hamel) 19,655.00; 109714, JACKS SAW SHOP INC, 109802, TEGELER & ASSOCIATES, NOTARY OIL/EQUIPMENT/PARTS, 1,751.09; 109715, BOND, 50.00; 109803, THE TIRE DEN INC, 9. OTHER BUSINESS JENNY SERVICE COMPANY, COMMISSARY, TIRES/ALIGNMENT, 2,208.00; 109804, TOWN 9.01 Hear Presentation on Region V BOCES Mill Funds (Mayer) 1,157.90; 109716, JME FIRE & HOIST PRO- OF WAMSUTTER, UTILITIES, 30.50; 109805, 9.02 Consider Approval of Lease Agreement of Jackson Elementary to TECTION INC, INSPECTION, 130.30; 109717, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC, AUTOFILM Region V BOCES (Dean) KNIFE RIVER MATERIALS, ROAD BASE, IMAGE, 250.00; 109806, U S FOODS INC, 9.03 Consider Approval of 2020-2021 Budget Amendments (Duncan) 5,408.77; 109718, LAWSON PRODUCTS INC, INMATE FOOD, 2,119.86; 109807, UMR INC, 9.04 Hear Update on 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Budgets (Dean) SUPPLIES, 980.55; 109719, LEWIS & LEWIS, FEES, 16,839.80; 109808, UNIQUE SIGNS & 9.05 Consider Approval of Expedition Academy Dog Pilot Program ROAD BASE, 3,007.62; 109720, LINCOLN DESIGN, MAGNETS, 140.00; 109809, UNUM (Obray) COUNTY SHERIFF, INMATE HOUSING, LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, 9.06 Consider Approval of New Policy GBMB/KLB - 2nd Reading 1,860.00; 109721, MHL SYSTEMS, BLADES, PREMIUMS, 20,214.26; 109810, USPS, RENT, (Fuss) 8,074.80; 109722, MOUNTAIN BAY SCUBA 06, 114.00; 109811, VERIZON WIRELESS, TELE- 9.07 Consider Approval of the Revision to Policy HG-E - Professional TRAINING MATERIALS, 436.40; 109723, NAPA PHONES/EQUIPMENT, 5,828.92; 109812, Negotiation Agreement - 2nd Reading (Fuss) AUTO PARTS UNLIMITED, PARTS, 275.62; VIRS, BUDGET ALLOCATION, 35,307.99; 109724, NORBERG TOWING, TOWING, 109813, VISION SERVICE PLAN, PREMIUMS, 10. BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS 225.00; 109725, ONE-CALL OF WYOMING, 8,797.68; 109814, WALMART COMMUNITY/ 10.01 Superintendent and Board Comments ONE-CALL, 3.00; 109726, OPSEC SECU- SYNCB-PURCHASING, SUPPLIES/OFFICE RITY INC, ETAGS, 450.00; 109727, PERRY SUPPLIES, 249.84; 109815, WYOMING MA- 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, SERVICE, 45.00; CHINERY COMPANY, PARTS, 74.67; 11.01 Executive Session for the Purpose of Personnel Pursuant to GRAND TOTAL: 658,128.81 W.S. §16-4-405 (a) (ii), (iii), (ix), (x), (xi)

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PUBLIC NOTICE

CONTINUED FROM A14 Officials, and constituents. The commission ex- Grant Application to the Wyoming Business Council to Assist in pressed condolences to family and friends on the Small Businesses Recover from the Pandemic passing of Sweetwater Now Owner Gary Collins. Grants Manager Krisena Marchal and Economic Development Special- ist Kayla McDonald presented the request to submit a Rural Develop- Commissioner Thoman ment Grant Application. Following discussion, Commissioner Schoenfeld TAXPAYER VALUATION Commissioner Thoman reported on the meet- moved to approve, and authorize the Chairman to sign, the Rural Develop- ABC CARPET CARE -317 ings she attended for the Federal Agency, Airport ment Grant Application to the Wyoming Business Council to Assist Small COWBOY TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE -78 Board, Economic Impacts of Aviation, and WLCI. Businesses Recover from the Pandemic. Commissioner Thoman seconded ABC CARPET CARE -274 Commissioner Thoman shared that she met the motion. The motion carried. COWBOY TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE -68 with Public Lands Director Eric Bingham, Public ABC CARPET CARE -228 Works Director Gene Legerski, Accounting Man- Break COWBOY TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE -53 ager Bonnie Berry, and Treasurer Robb Slaugh- AAA TREE CUTTING -410 ter. Commissioner Thoman shared that she Chairman Wendling called for a ten-minute break. CARL BALDWIN -351 has done community outreach. Commissioner AAA TREE CUTTING -387 Thoman reported on the WCCA Training she Consider Approval of Second Round Requests for Funding under the CARL BALDWIN -354 attended. Commissioner Thoman reported that Community Charitable Relief Program AAA TREE CUTTING -351 she is working on budget liaison assignments. Grants Manager Krisena Marchal reiterated that Sweetwater County CARL BALDWIN -368 was allocated $932,414.53 in CARES Act funding under the Charitable AAA TREE CUTTING -313 Chairman Wendling Relief Program and on January 15, 2021, the commission awarded CARL BALDWIN -393 Chairman Wendling reported on his intergov- $631,043.57 of the allocation to 14 non-profit organizations in the first AAA TREE CUTTING -278 ernmental and budget liaison assignments. round of consideration contingent upon verification and compliance. Ms. CARL BALDWIN -376 Chairman Wendling reported on the meeting he Marchal explained that a committee compromised of the Grants Man- AAA TREE CUTTING -231 attended for the Ambulance Board. Chairman ager, Accounting Manager, and Deputy County Attorney met to discuss CARL BALDWIN -389 Wendling shared a copy of legislative bills for the reimbursements and compliance concerns and that payments will be AAA TREE CUTTING -154 each commissioner to review for the next ses- approved using a consistent methodology determined by the committee. CARL BALDWIN -410 sion. Ms. Marchal further explained that any unused funding must be returned AAA TREE CUTTING -126 to the Governor’s Office by March 1, 2021. Ms. Marchal presented the CARL BALDWIN -411 Break second round of applications and Chairman Wendling opened the floor to AAA TREE CUTTING -116 hear each representative explain their application. CARL BALDWIN -432 Chairman Wendling called for a twenty-minute Round 2 AAA TREE CUTTING -112 break. Applicant Name Amount Requested Recommendation CARL BALDWIN -442 to Award AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -359 Action/Presentation Items 16. Mount Olives- Jim Wasseen $ 2,182.50 $ 2,182.50 BETTER INSULATION -410 & Linda Kot AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -236 Acceptance of the Modification to our An- 17. Sweetwater Family Resource $ 46,177.85 $ 46,177.85 BETTER INSULATION -387 nual Road Maintenance Plan with The Ashley Center- Sheri West AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -245 National Forest 18. Rock Springs Renewal Fund, $ 11,956.31 $ 11,956.31 BETTER INSULATION -351 Public Works Director Gene Legerski presented Inc.- Chad Banks AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -262 the Annual Road Maintenance Plan modification 19. YWCA Of Sweetwater County $ 1,856.65 $ 1,856.65 BETTER INSULATION -313 with The Ashley National Forest and requested - Kayla Mannikko AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -251 to approve the modification of grant or agree- 20. The Actors’ Mission- Brad $ 90,000.00 $ 48,282.83 BETTER INSULATION -278 ment to The Sweetwater County-Flaming Gorge Russell & Bernadine Craft AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -259 Ranger District Annual Road Maintenance Plan 21. United Way of Southwest $245,801.00 $245,801.00 BETTER INSULATION -231 and to authorize the Chairman to sign all neces- Wyoming- Kelly Frink AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -272 sary documents. Following discussion, Com- 22. Rock Springs Young at Heart $ 13,121.41 N/A BETTER INSULATION -154 missioner Smith so moved. Commissioner Lloyd Foundation- Application withdrawn AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -273 seconded the motion. The motion carried. BETTER INSULATION -126 Ms. Marchal made the following recommendations: AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -288 Area Index Contract for Propane Deliver BETTER INSULATION -116 Public Works Director Gene Legerski presented 1. To approve Charitable Expenditures for applications #16, 17, and AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -293 the propane delivery contract. Following discus- 19 contingent upon documentary verification of compliance with the BETTER INSULATION -112 sion, Chairman Wendling entertained a mo- emergency rules for the Community Charitable Relief Program as de- AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -396 tion to approve the price of Propane Area Index termined by Sweetwater County. BRANDNER CONSTRUCTION -329 contracts through AmeriGas Propane L.P. for 2. To approve Loss Donations or Other Revenue for application #18 con- AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -400 the Sweetwater County Parks and authorize the tingent upon documentary verification of compliance with the emer- HETTINGER WELDING -11515 Chairman to sign. Commissioner Thoman so gency rules for the Community Charitable Relief Program as deter- AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -416 moved. Commissioner Schoenfeld seconded the mined by Sweetwater County. CHARLES & KAREN BYNON -396 motion. The motion carried. 3. To approve Loss Donations or Other Revenue for application #20 in AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -444 the reduced amount based on qualifying gross loss to donation reve- CHARLES & KAREN BYNON -400 Chairman Wendling entertained a motion to ap- nue and contingent upon documentary verification of compliance with AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -422 prove the price of Propane Area Index contracts the emergency rules for the Community Charitable Relief Program as CHARLES & KAREN BYNON -416 through AmeriGas Propane L.P. for the Road & determined by Sweetwater County. AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -438 Bridge Shop. Commissioner Schoenfeld moved 4. To approve Loss Donations or Other Revenue for Application #21 up CHARLES & KAREN BYNON -444 to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign. to the amount available Charitable Relief funding and not to exceed AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -461 Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The the requested amount contingent upon documentary verification of CHARLES & KAREN BYNON -422 motion carried. compliance with the emergency rules for the Community Charitable AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -461 Relief Program as determined by Sweetwater County. CHARLES & KAREN BYNON -438 Strategic Planning Capital Asset Worksheet 5. Move to authorize Grants Manager Krisena Marchal to sign the Com- AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -488 Public Works Director Gene Legerksi presented munity Charitable Relief Program Government Subdivision Certifica- CHARLES & KAREN BYNON -461 the capital asset plan to help the county plan tion Forms for each grantee that must be reported to the Governor’s AVILA RENE ARGUELLO -497 for, consolidate, budget for, and prioritize capital Office. CHARLES & KAREN BYNON -461 purchases more comprehensively. The commis- CHARLES & KAREN BYNON -488 sion expressed their appreciation for the pre- Following discussion, Chairman Wendling entertained a motion to ap- CHARLES & KAREN BYNON -497 sentation and appointed Commissioner Lloyd to prove recommendations 1, 2, 3, and 5 as presented. Commissioner serve on the committee. Schoenfeld moved to approve. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Public Hearing- Liquor License The motion carried. Additional Storage Options & SWCO/Univer- Renewal of Liquor Licenses sity of Wyoming Extension Program Liaison Chairman Wendling entertained a motion to approve Loss Donations or Due to the Liquor License Renewals being adver- UW Extension Interim Associate Director Bridger Other Revenue for Application #21 up to the amount available for Chari- tised for March 2, 2021, Chairman Wendling en- Fuez and Coordinator Marty Henry shared that table Relief funding and not to exceed the requested amount contingent tertained a motion to table the item until March they have moved into a smaller office which upon documentary verification of compliance with the emergency rules for 2, 2021. Commissioner Schoenfeld so moved. comes with difficulties and requested options the Community Charitable Relief Program as determined by Sweetwater Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. The for purchasing a storage shed. Mr. Fuez shared County. Commissioner Smith so moved. Commissioner Schoenfeld sec- motion carried. that with the office space being reduced, West- onded the motion. The motion carried. ern Wyoming Community College reduced their County Resident Concerns annual rent by half and questioned with the sav- Executive Session ings if it would be acceptable to rent or purchase Chairman Wendling opened county residents’ a storage shed. The commission requested a Chairman Wendling entertained a motion to enter into an ex- concerns. County Clerk Cindy Lane read aloud budget breakdown on their savings and ques- ecutive session for personnel/contracts and real estate. Commissioner an email from Chris Blake addressing the liquor tioned if the extension office contacted county Schoenfeld so moved. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The license hearing. Commissioner Thoman ad- staff to inquire if anything was available. The motion carried. dressed an email received relative to placing a commission addressed the FY 2022 budget defi- flash near the stop sign at Loves Truck Stop. cits and shared that they are requesting every- After coming out of the executive session, Chairman Wendling explained Hearing no further comments, county resident one be a part of the solution. Ms. Henry ques- that action was required. concerns were closed. tioned if a commissioner could be appointed as a 4-H Extension liaison. Mr. Fuez shared that a Commissioner Schoenfeld moved to extend the closing date on the build- Commissioner Comments/Reports questionnaire is being finalized that allows the ing and authorize the Chairman to sign the documents. Commissioner commission to provide feedback on the Sweetwa- Lloyd seconded the motion The motion carried. Chairman Wendling Commissioner Smith ter County/the University of Wyoming Extension explained that the building referenced is the Green River Human Services Commissioner Smith reported on the meetings Program. building. he attended for the Ambulance Committee and the Hospital Board of Trustees. Commissioner Budget and Audit Schedules Discussion Commissioner Smith moved to approve the Agreement between the Uni- Smith expressed appreciation for the leader- Accounting Manager Bonnie Berry presented the versity of Utah and Sweetwater County for the Emergency Department. ship of School District Number 1 & 2 for keeping tentative budget schedule for FY 2022 along with Commissioner Schoenfeld seconded the motion. The motion carried. schools open during the pandemic and ques- the 2021 tentative audit schedule. Following tioned if the commission were interested in writ- discussion, the commission expressed apprecia- Adjourn ing a letter of praise. The commission concurred tion and questioned if the budget process could to draft and send a letter. be scheduled earlier. The commission concurred There being no further business to come before the Board this day, the with the tentative audit schedule. Ms. Berry meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman at 1:24 p.m. Commissioner Schoenfeld provided the budget request form and ques- Commissioner Schoenfeld shared that she met tioned if the commission would like any changes Chairman Wendling announced that the Board of County Commissioners with Human Resource Director Garry McLean made. The commission requested to include on will conduct a strategic planning workshop at 1:35 p.m. relative to duplication of services. Commissioner the form a question asking if CARES Act Fund- Schoenfeld provided an update on SEDC. ing was received and itemize what the funding This meeting is available on the Sweetwater County youtube channel. was used for. Links for specific meetings can be found on the county website. The Commissioner Lloyd minutes were respectfully submitted by Administrative Assistant Sally Commissioner Lloyd expressed appreciation to Approval of the 2021 Volunteer Fire Assis- Shoemaker. the Ambulance Committee. Commissioner Lloyd tance Grant Agreement reported on the meeting he attended for the Tri- Grants manager Krisena Marchal and Fire THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS partite Board. Commissioner Lloyd shared that Warden Mike Bournazian presented the 2021 OF SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING he met with STAR Transit Director Mary Sep- Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Agreement. Fol- Randal M. Wendling, Chairman pie. Commissioner Lloyd explained that he has lowing discussion, Commissioner Smith moved Roy Lloyd, Member been working on budget liaison assignments and to approve the 2021 Volunteer Fire Assistance Lauren Schoenfeld, Member continues working on strategic planning. Com- Grant Agreement and authorize the Chairman to Jeffrey W. Smith, Member missioner Lloyd shared that he has met with sign. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. Mary Thoman, Member Events Complex Staff, Public Works Director Following a roll call vote, the motion carried with Gene Legerski, Human Resource Director Garry Commissioner Schoenfeld voting in opposition. ATTEST: McLean, Grants Manager Krisena Marchal, as Cynthia L. Lane, County Clerk well as various Department Directors, Elected Approval to Submit a Rural Development March 3, 2021 11665 A16 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday, March 3, 2021

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FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 28 OF SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING Jason Aldean, Singer (44) Randal M. Wendling, Chairman Roy Lloyd, Member MARCH 1 Lauren Schoenfeld, Member Justin Bieber, Singer (27) Jeffrey W. Smith, Member MARCH 2 Mary Thoman, Member Rebel Wilson, Actress (41) MARCH 3 ATTEST: Camila Cabello, Singer (24) Cynthia L. Lane, County Clerk MARCH 4 Catherine O’Hara, Actress (67) March 3, 2021 11664