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108TH YEAR/ISSUE 43 Candidates lining up INTEREST IN COMMISSION HIGH BY CJ BAKER May 17. As is typical, the Park Tribune Editor County Commission drew the most interest over the first two f the first two weeks of the weeks. By Friday afternoon, filing period are any indica- eight Republicans had declared Ition, many local Park County their candidacies for the three officials are headed toward re- open seats on the commission: election, as many incumbents • Incumbent Commissioner are, so far, running unopposed. Joe Tilden of Cody; Candidates have until Friday • Dossie Overfield of Cody; to file for city-level positions or • Bob Stevens of Wapiti; to run as a Republican or Demo- • Lloyd Thiel of Clark; crat for a partisan office. The filing period opened on See Candidates, Page 8 Pay for Wyoming’s public servants RANGES FROM NOTHING TO SIX FIGURES Wyoming officials are moving forward with plans for a grizzly bear hunt this fall. Above, in a shot captured by Cody photographer Steve Torrey, two grizzly siblings tussle on the North Fork of the Shoshone River east of Yellowstone on the morning of Sunday, May 20.Photo courtesy Steve Torrey BY CJ BAKER Benefits for the various Tribune Editor positions can also vary. For in- DESPITE OBJECTIONS, stance, the governor is provid- s would-be candidates ed with a home while members consider whether to run of Congress get extra money Afor political office this to send mass mailings to their year, one consideration can be, constituents. “how much money am I going Effectively all of the elected GRIZZLY HUNT SET FOR FALL to make?” officials are reimbursed for BY CJ BAKER this state.” male is killed, the hunt in that area will end. Pay for the positions that their travel and nearly all of Tribune Editor The vote was the last regulatory hurdle That’s one reason why it’s unlikely the full will appear on local resi- them receive some kind of the hunt had to clear in Wyoming, though 22-bear quota will be filled. dents’ ballots this year varies health insurance and retire- ellowstone area grizzly bears, part of the possibility remains that legal challenges The department says it’s taken a “con- widely. Serving as a member ment benefits. one of the “greatest conservation sto- could block it. servative approach” to the hunt that also of Wyoming’s Congressional Here’s a brief, simplified Yries in the world,” are now poised to Under the parameters of Wyoming’s hunt, includes a focus on areas with higher poten- delegation, for instance, brings overview of the elected offi- become the subject of some hunting stories up to 22 bears could be harvested this fall. tial for grizzly bear/human conflicts, closing a standard salary of $174,000, cials’ pay and benefits. Keep in this fall. That includes up to 10 males and one female off an area near Grand Teton National Park while local city council mem- mind that the quality of the in- With little discussion, Wyoming Game in the “demographic monitoring area,” “to support the wildlife viewing tourism bers — who are paid per- surance and retirement plans and Fish Commission members approved which is the prime bear habitat around Yel- meeting — take home a few can be significantly different: the rules for the state’s first grizzly hunt in lowstone National Park. If and when a fe- See Grizzly hunt, Page 2 thousand dollars per year. decades with a unanimous Wednesday vote. Meanwhile, those who serve CONGRESS — $174,000 Commissioner Mike Schmid said people on the boards of special Salaries for members of come to Wyoming because of the state’s ‘I think we can agree the grizzly is a wonderful, wonderful animal and districts, overseeing local Congress have remained un- robust wildlife populations. He predicted schools, hospitals, cemeteries, changed since 2009, according Game and Fish would manage the grizzlies we’re very fortunate to have them in the state.’ fire departments and others, well, “just like they have everything else in Peter Dube, Game and Fish commissioner receive no pay for their work. See Pay, Page 8 Local legislators talk MONKEYING AROUND new revenue sources BY MIKE BUHLER we were able to do a lot of good things — and Tribune Community Editor Wyoming’s done some great things with edu- cation and we’re proud of that. The question ould an upcoming Supreme Court deci- now is how do we make those cutbacks? How sion related to online sales-tax collection do we reduce those expenditures and still Chelp Wyoming provide more money to maintain the quality?” its schools? One way could be if the That, and making Interstate Supreme Court of the United 80 in southern Wyoming a toll ‘The question now States rules in favor allowing road, were two of the revenue is how do we make states to collect sales taxes on possibilities brought up at a online purchases. recent legislative forum at those cutbacks? The Legislature passed a Northwest College. How do we reduce bill in 2017 requiring “remote Three local state legisla- sellers” — including online re- tors — Rep. David Northrup, those expenditures tailers — to assess and collect R-Powell, Rep. Dan Laursen, and still maintain Wyoming’s sales taxes if they R-Powell, and Sen. Ray Pe- the quality?’ have $100,000 worth of busi- terson, R-Cowley — discussed ness or 200 transactions in the state budget issues and fielded Ray Peterson state in a given year; prior the questions from those in at- Senator, R-Cowley bill’s passage, it was the buy- tendance. er’s responsibility to pay sales “In Wyoming, we’ve been spoiled with that taxes, and few people made those payments. mineral production and the 70 percent depen- But online retailers have challenged dency on that,” Peterson said, referring to the whether states have the authority to force percentage of state revenue that comes from them to collect taxes. minerals. “When that goes south, then we Alice Dalke does the limbo during the Kindergarten Circus on Wednesday morning. The annual event includes circus scramble. But, because of those good years, See Local legislators, Page 8 acts from kids dressed as monkeys, clowns, wildcats and more. For more photos, see Page 14. Tribune photo by Carla Wensky Veterans Honor Guard seeks veterans to serve BY DAVE BONNER with scheduled appearances, and the Tribune Publisher numbers just don’t stretch. Thirteen area veterans currently com- anted: a few good veterans to prise the Honor Guard. Jerry Clark, com- honor their fellow servicemen mander of the American Legion Post 26 Wand women. in Powell, is Honor Guard commander. In The Powell Veterans Honor Guard has his absence, others can command. seen its numbers dwindle, but its princi- The other veterans who make up the pal mission of honoring the lives of those Honor Guard are Art Lovell and Don Tol- who served their country man of Clark, Bob Rich- in the military remains a ardson, Joe Mooney, John solemn commitment. ‘We would welcome Bustos, Ken Good, Steve “There really is a very any veteran to the Doerr, Tony Peabody and strong sense of service” Bibbey of Powell and Den- felt by members of the Honor Guard.’ nis Kresky, Paul Rankin Powell Veterans Honor and Jim Bruno of Cody. Guard, said U.S. Air Force Tom Bibbey At least two of the 13 are veteran Tom Bibbey, who U.S. Air Force veteran inactive. plays the bugle for the The group has con- Honor Guard at funerals and special cer- fronted the obvious need to recruit new, emonies to honor veterans. younger veterans. Honor Guard members are former “From my perspective, there are two enlisted men in the various branches of issues within that,” said Bibbey. “One, the military. But it’s getting more difficult younger guys are working and not always to field a full complement of the Honor available, and, two, younger people are In a Veterans Day ceremony at Powell High School in November, the Powell Veterans Honor Guard fired a salute to veterans. Guard. Members of the Honor Guard Identifiable riflemen (from right) included Bob Richardson, Dennis Kresky, Art Lovell and Joe Mooney. Tribune file photo by Mark Davis have other obligations that can conflict See Honor Guard, Page 3
LAST WEEK’S LOTTA NUMBER BELONGED TO LOTTA NUMBER - 2220 03/19/2019 ARTHUR HOLZER OF COWLEY WHO WON $20. PAGE 2 • POWELL TRIBUNE TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2018 Trees removed by the old PHS site DISEASE, INSECTS AFFECTED TREES BY TESSA BAKER it was trimmed rather than removed, Mc- Tribune Features Editor Cray said. It was nearly the same cost to remove ears after the old Powell High the trees versus pruning them, but Mc- School building was demolished, Cray said there would have been added Ydecades-old trees at the site are be- costs for pruning and chemicals to con- ing cut down. tinue treating them for disease and in- The eight ash trees have suffered sects down the road. disease and their condition worsened in For several years, the ash trees at both recent years, said Josh Pomeroy, a certi- sites have suffered from fungi. fied arborist and owner of Blue Ribbon “If you look at the tops of them, quite Tree Service. a bit of the crown is dead,” McCray said. “If things continue the way that we’re Pomeroy said he’s sent samples of the seeing, those trees will continue to de- fungi to the state plant pathologist, but it cline and you’ll keep spending money hasn’t been identified. to prune and to prune, and then have to The aging trees also were stressed remove [the trees],” he said. during demolition/construction at Pow- Park County School District No. 1 lead- ell Middle School and the demolition of ers decided to remove the declining ash the old three-story Powell High School. trees and replace them with new variet- Following the demolition, a one-story ies, rather than continuing to spend mon- portion of the former PHS was renovated ey on pruning and treating the old trees. in 2014 and is now the Support Services Ryan Quinn with Blue Ribbon Tree Service cuts a limb from a tree outside the Powell school district’s Support Services Building Five older trees were recently re- Building. last week. The decades-old trees stood in front of the old Powell High School building on North Evarts Street and suffered from moved at Powell Middle School for simi- “Construction was kind of difficult on disease, insects and the stress of demolition/construction in recent years. Tribune photo by Mark Davis lar reasons. those trees,” McCray said. The district didn’t go into the decision Pomeroy said they were declining Pomeroy said. that have done well in this area, McCray one wants to do, but somebody has to lightly, said Rob McCray, support ser- when he pruned them a few years ago, Another concern is the threat of the said. make the tough decisions.” vices coordinator. and he talked to the district about remov- emerald ash borer, a non-native insect “They’re going to be a lot more hardy, “When it comes to public money, you “You know, you hate to cut down a tree ing the trees at the time. that’s destroying ash trees as it makes disease-resistant, insect-resistant va- really have to think about how it’s best because there’s so much history and it Since then, they have gotten “substan- its way across the American West. While riety,” McCray said, adding that there being spent,” Pomeroy said. “And limp- takes so long to grow a tree that size,” tially worse,” he said. the ash borer isn’t in Wyoming yet, cases won’t be just one type. ing along trees that are only going to suck McCray said last week. “But you also “Once the tree hits that downward spi- have been confirmed in South Dakota “We are losing some mature trees, money and probably not make it, just have to be good stewards with public ral of decline, it’s very, very hard to save and Colorado, and Pomeroy said it’s just but we’re going to gain trees down the doesn’t seem fiscally responsible to me.” funds, and it doesn’t make sense to con- that tree, and that’s essentially where a matter of time before the beetle arrives road that will give Powell value, whereas The school district is utilizing wood tinually pour money into something that these trees are at,” Pomeroy said. in Wyoming. these declining ash trees will not,” Pome- from the trees that are coming down, Mc- you’re going to have to spend the same Around the region, ash trees are de- “The ash trees in particular are getting roy said. Cray said. Smaller pieces will be saved money to take out eventually.” clining for multiple reasons, Pomeroy hit on all fronts,” Pomeroy said. New trees were planted at Powell to use for mulch in the future, and com- The school district contracted with said. The school district’s ash trees were Middle School during its renovation/con- munity members and district staff have Blue Ribbon Tree Service to remove 14 “With that decline, it’s allowing some more vulnerable to insects due to their struction in recent years, so the district taken the burnable size wood, he said. trees at an amount not to exceed $11,250. native insects — one being the western age, he said. isn’t adding new varieties there. “It’s not like we’re hauling it to the One tree at the middle school came ash bark beetle — to attack it a lot more The new replacement trees at the Sup- Pomeroy said removing the decades- dump and making it waste. We’re utiliz- through winter better than expected, so aggressively than it has in the past,” port Services Building will be varieties old trees “is one of those things that no ing all of it that we can,” he said. POWELL CITY COUNCIL GIVES TENTATIVE APPROVAL TO NEW 2018-19 BUDGET BY MIKE BUHLER next two readings, which are ic boxes at the Powell Municipal get their stuff going and be able to a new LED sign. ebration for the department. Tribune Community Editor tentatively slated for June 4 and Airport. The boxes are a square use it for the unmanned aircraft. • Approved a catering permit • Approved the appointment June 18. or cube on the ground or in the We hope the other guys will con- for WYOld West Brewing for the of Floyd Young to Yellowstone he Powell City Council took “There’s a reason there’s three air, and when someone registers tinue to have fun, play with their dates of June 2, June 9 and July Country Assistance Network the first step to putting the readings, so it is a tentative ap- an aerobatic box, the box is lim- planes and come from far and 14 at Plaza Diane. board. Tfiscal year 2018-19 budget proval,” Wetzel said. “Everybody ited to allowing that person to fly wide to utilize our airport.” • Approved a request for • Approved an exemption to in place when it gave first-read- has a chance to make changes or within those coordinates without In other items of business, the waiver of the open container law the city’s restrictions on animals ing approval to the document at whatnot, but we hope at this time risk of any other aircraft coming council: on July 14 at Plaza Diane. to allow Powell High School to last week’s city council meeting. that people have read the bud- through there. • Approved an agreement for • Approved a catering permit house animals at the high school. The budget must be approved get — especially council people “The hope of that is to be an transfer of entitlements for the for K-Bar on June 16 at the Park • Approved an audit agree- on two more readings to become — and they know what they’re economic development piece for Powell Municipal Airport in the County Fairgrounds for a chili ment to retain James Seckman as law, in part to give the city and approving. If there are no objec- Powell,” Wetzel said. “It’s unique. amount of $80,000. cookoff. the city’s auditor. residents a chance to make any tions or comments, then I think The geography’s unique around • Waived fees for the Powell • Approved a request to allow • Approved a memorandum changes to it. However, Powell we move forward.” here and we hope that Mr. [Tom] Economic Partners/Chamber of fireworks at the Powell Fire Hall of understanding for Wyoming Mayor John Wetzel does not The council also gave its bless- Rullman and GT Aeronautics will Commerce’s building permit for as part of a private July 4 cel- Sagebrush Hoppers RC. expect any alterations on the ing to the continuation of aerobat-
Grizzly hunt: Suits filed Interior Design Studio and Showroom A full-service interior design studio and showroom Continued from Page 1 so slowly, so soon after losing endangered species protections, in historic downtown Cody, Wyoming. economy” and a ban on hunting and practically on the doorstep the bears near highways. of the world’s first national park, A hunt became possible when will be seen by the world as pro- the grizzly bear was removed foundly unethical and severely from the federal endangered risks Wyoming’s tourist-based species list last year. Federal economy and public image,” protections for the species had Rice said. been put in place back in 1975, However, Brian Nesvik, chief Full Service when as few as 136 grizzlies of the Game and Fish’s Wildlife remained in the Yellowstone Division, told commissioners area. There are now believed to that the department’s hunt is With A Personal Touch be well over 700 bruins roaming intended to maintain a viable, the region around Yellowstone healthy population of grizzlies so Yancy Interiors are modernized with unexpected National Park in Wyoming, Mon- “it remains something that our elements, fresh color palettes and silhouettes, and tana and Idaho. great state can remain proud of the wit and whimsy of carefully-chosen art and accents. But hunting the species as for decades and decades into the a trophy animal has proven future.” controversial. Idaho is moving Nesvik also noted that, al- forward with plans to hunt one though the species wasn’t bear, while Montana opted not to removed from Endangered Spe- hold a hunt this year. cies Act protections until last Tens of thousands of public year, the population was consid- comments from across the coun- ered to be recovered well over a try poured into the Wyoming decade ago. Game and Fish Department as “It’s important, I think, for ev- the state moved toward a grizzly eryone to note that this popula- hunt. tion, by biologically established Discounting the many form recovery criteria, developed letters, the department received by grizzly bear experts that are 3,334 individual comments, said specifically focused on this par- Register to Dan Thompson, the Game and ticular population, by those mea- GRAND OPENING win a $250 Fish Commission’s large carni- sures, this population has been Friday & Saturday, June 1-2 gift certificate vore section supervisor. Around recovered since at least 2004,” 60 percent of Wyoming resi- Nesvik said. dents who weighed in supported “It’s been recovered for 15 a hunt, while comments from years,” Commission Vice Presi- outside the state were generally dent David Rael of Cowley later opposed, “which was expected,” agreed. Thompson said. He said the op- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife position was primarily based on Service previously delisted the emotion — people philosophical- bears in 2007, but a federal ly opposed to hunting grizzlies. judge put them back on the list Linda Olinger, a retired edu- in 2009 until more research was YANCY cator from Riverton who spoke conducted about how a decline INTERIORS + HOME against the hunt, said she was in whitebark pine nuts would af- “an emotional one.” fect the species. “It seems sort of like, ‘Ah, It’s possible that a similar 307.586.4126 | www.yancyinteriors.com | [email protected] we’ve reached recovery.’ Kind thing could happen this time: of like, you know, you do your 12 U.S. District Judge Dana Chris- steps in AA and then you go, ‘I’m tensen of Missoula is expected going to celebrate with a drink,’” to rule on lawsuits brought by Olinger said Wednesday. conservation groups and Native She was among more than two American tribes, challenging the dozen people who addressed the delisting, before the fall hunt. commission at the meeting in At the end of more than an hour Lander — including representa- of public comments on Wednes- tives from conservation groups day, Game and Fish Commission- and American Indian tribes that er Peter Dube thanked everyone oppose the hunt and sportsmen’s for participating. groups that support it. “While we don’t always agree Bonnie Rice of the Sierra Club on everything,” Dube said, “I said the hunt would set back the think we can agree the grizzly is species’ recovery by decades. a wonderful, wonderful animal “Trophy hunting of such an and we’re very fortunate to have 1356 SHERIDAN AVENUE | CODY, WYOMING iconic species that reproduces them in the state.” TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2018 POWELL TRIBUNE • PAGE 3
OBITUARIES Need help with retirement investment options? They lived in Germany until he His hobbies included fixing, James Lee completed his military service restoring and tinkering with in 1961, and they returned to the clocks and cars. He had a keen Give us a call today. Milburn Powell area. fondness for collector cars and , RFP Securities offered exclusively (May 13, 1938 - May 20, 2018) Jim completed his bachelor’s sports cars, and he completely Travis Smith LPL Investment Advisor through LPL Financial degree in education at Eastern restored a Model A Ford. He was Member FINRA/SIPC Powell was nearly a life-long Montana College, and later a fisherman and gun hobbyist Jennifer Triplett home to James Lee Milburn. He earned a master’s degree with and looked forward to morn- LPL Financial Assistant loved it, and he served it. additional hours toward a Ph.D. ing coffee with “the guys,” with Jim was twice elected Mayor degree in education at the Uni- whom he shared many jaunts of of Powell, serving eight years versity of Wyoming. 4-wheeling. between 1997 and 2005. He died He took an elemen- Jim is survived 276 North Absaroka ~ 307.754.3529 ~ [email protected] ~ www.sagewealthmgmt.com May 20, 2018, in Mayo Clinic tary teaching position by his wife Elf- Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, in the sixth grade riede of Powell; two just as he was ready to return to at Cody in 1964. He daughters, Jeanette Powell from his winter residence taught there for three (Kent) Ohman of on your 2018 in Casa Grande, Arizona, and one years and then was Lovell and Debbie BOOK EARLY AND SAVE Summer Vacation week after his 80th birthday. hired as the Universi- (David) Dryer of Bill- He was born May 13, 1938, in ty of Wyoming Exten- ings; a brother, Mike Billings, Montana, son of James sion Coordinator at (Sherry) Milburn of W. and Katherine E. (Lee) Northwest College, a Billings; five grand- Daily Flights to Denver & Salt Lake Milburn. He was born into a position he held from sons, Dylan, Jeremy, family of educators, and it was 1967-1995. During his JIM MILBURN Quinten and Tanner Shorter lines, less hassle - start your vacation right! no coincidence that he made it 28 years as a UW Ohman of Lovell, his own life’s career. His father field coordinator in Powell, he and Jesse Dryer of Billings; and was a former superintendent at introduced hundreds of practice nephews Regan (Val) Milburn Deaver. teachers to the field of education and Jason (Toni) Milburn and Jim moved with his family in Big Horn Basin schools. families. to Powell before he en- He was a member Memorial services will be tered the first grade, of Elks, American conducted Friday, June 1, 2018, and he attended Pow- Legion, Eagles and at 10 a.m. in the Yellowstone ell schools through his Masons. His commu- Building on the Northwest Col- Powell High School gradu- nity service was recognized lege campus. Private family in- ation in 1956. with a Wyoming Associa- terment at Crown Hill Cemetery He started college before tion of Municipalities citation, a will follow at a later date. serving three years in the U.S. Citizen of the Year award by For those who wish, memori- Army, during which time he was the Powell Masons and a Dis- als to Caring for Powell Animals, stationed in Ansbach, Germany. tinguished Service Award from P.O. Box 504, Powell, WY 82435 There, he met and married Elf- Powell Hospital and Lutheran would be appreciated by the riede Husslein on Dec. 10, 1959. Hospitals & Homes Society. family. FREE WIFI FREE PARKING flyyra.com
That tug did not go away, and Cowboys. Rev. Jarrell Jarrell enrolled in McMurry Jarrell and Nell have two Tharp College in 1953 and began his children, Lisa Nelloyd Tharp journey in the ministry. (Lee Kenworthy) of Cheney, Big Horn Ankle and Foot (May 27, 1933 - May 24, 2018) Jarrell graduated from Mc- Washington and Stephen Da- Murry College and Perkins vid Tharp (Ronada Gilman) of Jarrell Leon Tharp was born School of Theology at Southern Billings, Montana. Jarrell and scopic tears of the muscle at the bony attach- May 27, 1933 in Clovis, New Methodist University, and was Nell have two grandchildren, ment, resulting in an inflammatory response. Mexico, to Emmy E. Athey and ordained a Deacon in 1960 and Brittney Tharp and Samantha Shin Splints The inflammation is the body’s general Stephen John Tharp. His earthly an Elder in 1963. He served sev- Tharp of Victor, Idaho; and two Now that soccer, cross country and foot- response of responding to trauma. However, ball practices are occurring, you or your family the inflammation also produces pain and, to life ended on May 24, 2018, three eral churches in Tex- bonus grandchildren, may be hearing the term “shin splints.” Shin some degree, swelling. days short of his 85th birthday. as and transferred Ashlee Brown of Boi- splints are a common problem for athletes Different treatment alternatives exist. During Jarrell’s growing-up to the Yellowstone se, Idaho and Brian whose sports involve a repeated, jarring However, relative rest for approximately one years, the family lived in many Conference in 1970, Nelson of Hillsboro, impact to the leg. Often, they are due to a week works most consistent. Training can Dr. D. Hugh Fraser - D.P.M. change in activity level. Stopping the activity then be resumed at half the previous level of Physician and Surgeon of the Foot. places in the Texas Panhandle, where he was ap- Oregon. 38 Years Experience. Board Certified. east Texas, California (dur- pointed to Powell, Other family mem- until the pain subsides, and then gradually intensity, and can be gradually increased to the ing World War II) and back to Wyoming. He also bers are nephew working back up to the desired level is gener- desired level over three to six weeks. Texas. Jarrell said that he went served as Billings Tony Tharp of Lean- ally best treatment and protection against Persons who suffer recurrent shin splints to 13 different schools and one District Superinten- der, Texas and niece recurrence. should be evaluated for a biomechanical fault. But shin splints can also occur in the con- Poor mechanics can lead to poor function. of them for four years — Am- dent and UMC of the Kay Tharp Kropp of ditioned runner who alters their routine by Bowed legs, flat feet or high arched feet can herst High School. While in high Tetons in Jackson, Sweetwater, Texas; increasing pace or distance, or by changing all be prone to shin splints. In these cases, school, he was active in FFA, Wyoming. He retired sister and brother-in- the type of shoe or terrain. orthotics or arch supports can help control played a little football, partici- in 1995 and moved JARRELL law Joy and Harvey Most often, shin splints result from chronic position, function and even performance. If pated in boxing, and met Nelloyd back to Powell. THARP Patterson of Amherst, strain and microtrauma of the area where the you or your family suffers from shin splints Harmon. They both graduated in Jarrell loved to Texas and brother- muscle attaches to the bone. The repetitive that are not improving, perhaps it is time to 1951 and were married that fall preach and teach about Jesus. in-law Ron Coffee of Rome, microtrauma from overuse produces micro- consider evaluation by your local podiatrist. on Nov. 3. Some of Jarrell’s achieve- Georgia. Needing a job to support Nel- ments were: the first in his fam- Jarrell wasDr. Laelpreceded Beachler in - D.P.M. death 777 Avenue H • Powell Hospital • Powell, Wyoming Dr. Lael Beachler - D.P.M. loyd, Jarrell moved to Sweetwa- ily to graduate college, awarded by his parentsPhysician Steve and Surgeon and of theEmmy Foot/Ankle. Physician and Surgeon of the Foot/Ankle. Foot/Ankle Trauma Trained. Board Eligible. Powell (754-9191) • Cody (527-9191) • Toll-Free (1-888-950-9191) Foot/Ankle Trauma Trained. Board Eligible. ter, Texas, and worked at Wayne 1962-63 Town and Country Tharp; and brother, Clay Tharp. Smith Motors. In 1952, Jarrell Pastor of the Year, attaining a A memorial celebration will attended a city-wide youth re- private pilot’s license and then a be at First United Methodist vival and began to feel the tug commercial license, serving on Church in Powell on Wednes- toward preaching the Gospel. the Powell hospital board, and day, May 30, 2018, at 2 p.m. ATTENTION PARK COUNTY RESIDENTS After counseling with his pastor being a District Superintendent. Memorial gifts may be given to and his father-in-law David Har- His hobbies were fishing, hunt- the Foundation, First UMC, Box PARK COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING mon, the couple returned to Am- ing, camping, flying, photogra- 778, Powell, WY 82435, or the BUILDING AND USE PERMIT AND REVIEW REQUIREMENTS herst and Jarrell began farming. phy, and cheering for the Dallas charity of your choice. Permits are required to locate, construct or enlarge any building or structure, including those on skids; change the use of any building 2018, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- Teddy A. Hansen ter-day Saints Avenue E building in Powell. View- or structure; operating a business; repair or install any septic system; (Oct. 15, 1935 - May 23, 2018) ings will be one hour prior to services at the church. or commence any activity within a designated flood hazard area in Burial will be in the Lovell Cemetery, Lovell. all areas of Park County outside incorporated cities or towns. Teddy A. Hansen, 82, died May 23, 2018, at the The family has requested that condolences be Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody. sent to them online at www.thompsonfuneral.net, Any division of land or relocation of boundary lines requires review. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 1, or to P.O. Box 807, Powell WY 82435. The outdoor storage of more than 3 unregistered motorized highway vehicles, inoperable farm equipment and machinery on property where no agricultural activities occur, or more Memorial services will be held Saturday June 2, than 1 uninhabited mobile home (including major portions of these) is not permitted. Ethel ‘Peg’ Nielsen 2018, at 10 a.m., at the Faith Community Church (Dec. 5, 1928 - May 24, 2018) in Powell. Occupancy of recreational vehicles for more than 90 days requires a zoning and small The family has requested that condolences be wastewater permit. Ethel “Peg” Nielsen, 89, died May 24, 2018, at sent to them online at www.thompsonfuneral.net, her home in Powell. or to 1376 Lane 9, Powell WY 82435. Contact the Planning Office for information and permit applications. Original Courthouse, Suite #109, 1002 Sheridan Ave., Cody, WY. 82414 Phone 307-527-8540 OR 307-754-8540 http://www.parkcounty.us/planningandzoning/planandzone.html Honor Guard: Honors memories of service members Continued from Page 1 The Powell Veterans Honor The Powell Veterans Honor Guard doesn’t march in parades. Guard has been in existence in- not as interested in joining this Its mission is to honor the memo- formally for many years and has type of organization. Member- ry of servicemen and women, and taken part in hundreds of funer- ship in the VFW and the Ameri- that is represented for the most als. The group was reorganized can Legion bears that out.” part by participation in funerals in 1998 under its present, more Still, the resolve to recruit for a for veterans. On average, the formalized procedures. Partici- WE FIX dedicated Veterans Honor Guard Honor Guard has a role in about pation is open to all branches of is firm. six funerals a year. military service. At Memorial Day ceremonies Participation by the Honor “We would welcome any vet- at Crown Hill Cemetery this Guard in a veteran’s funeral is eran to the Honor Guard,” Bib- year, only a commander, two free of charge. The family of a bey said. “They wouldn’t have to CRACKED riflemen and a bugler were on veteran must request through the be in the VFW or the American hand. At full strength, the Honor funeral home director the pres- Legion. We also have a fund with Guard features a commander, ence of the Honor Guard. which we can assist veterans to seven riflemen and a bugler. On special occasion, the Honor purchase a uniform.” “We can do it with only one Guard will take part in a flag rais- For veterans who may wish to PHONE rifleman firing a volley of three ing and playing to the colors, as it join the Honor Guard or to learn shots,” Bibbey said. “But it’s not did at a convention hosted by the more about service in the group, the same.” Eagles in Powell in recent years. call Jerry Clark at 307-272-5907. SCREENS! After 34 years, Sharon is retiring Please join us for an Open house Thursday, May 31 from 1-5pm to wish her well!
227 N. Bent • Powell • 307-254-2164 Wyoming Financial Insurance, Inc. Established 1990 — Subsidiary of WERCS SUBMIT OBITUARIES TO MIKE BUHLER AT: 109 North Clark Street • Powell, Wyoming (307) 754-7211 • 1-800-894-7211 [email protected] PAGE 4 • POWELL TRIBUNE TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2018 Help protect young athletes from injury ne of the responsibilities Examples include elbow and school athletes who specialize hand-eye coordination, bal- that parents take most arm injuries to teenagers who in a single sport are 70 percent ance, endurance, explosion and Oseriously is protecting play baseball or softball all year more likely to suffer an injury agility that are transferable their children from injury — long, shoulder injuries to year- during their playing season to their primary sport. It’s no whether it is buckling seat belts round swimmers, wrist and than those who play multiple coincidence that 30 of the 32 in a car or wearing a helmet elbow injuries to gymnasts and sports. first-round picks in the 2017 while riding a bike. stress fractures to The American National Football And when their kids soccer players. Academy of League draft played become teenagers The culprit, most Orthopedic Surgeons multiple sports in and want to par- often, is what’s com- says much the high school. ticipate in sports or monly known as same. It reports that Parents can play a IN OUR OPINION other activities, par- “sport specializa- “overuse injuries” key role in prevent- ents do everything tion,” the process (injuries caused ing these overuse they can to keep their of playing the same when an athletic injuries by encour- sons and daughters sport all year long activity is repeated aging their kids to from getting hurt. with the goal of so often that parts play multiple sports Approval of But not all inju- either gaining a of the body do not rather than pushing ries are caused by a competitive edge have enough time to them to specialize in twist, fall, collision or BOB GARDNER or earning a col- heal) are responsible RON LAIRD one sport. They will accident. Many are Guest columnist lege scholarship. for nearly half of all Guest columnist have more fun, will caused when young It involves intense, sports injuries to be less likely to suf- athletes repeat the same athlet- year-round training in a single middle school and high school fer burnout and will actually grizzly hunt ic activity so often that muscles, sport. students. become better athletes. ligaments, tendons and bones Research shows that There is a solution. Young don’t have time to recover — sports specialization is put- athletes should be encouraged (Bob Gardner is the execu- especially among middle school ting teenage athletes at risk. to play multiple sports. tive director of the National and high school students. These According to a study com- When student-athletes cross- Federation of State High School the right step injuries can end promising missioned by the National train, they work different mus- Associations. Ron Laird, for- careers, cost families tens of Federation of State High School cle groups and joints which, in merly of Powell, is the commis- With a unanimous vote, Wyoming Game and Fish thousands of dollars, squash Associations (NFHS) and con- fact, results in better overall sioner of the Wyoming High Commission members approved Wednesday the dreams and literally change ducted by researchers from the conditioning. They also develop School Activities Association in state’s first grizzly hunt in 44 years. lives. University of Wisconsin, high a new set of athletic skills like Casper.) Details of the hunting season have been modified a bit since Wyoming first announced a hunt was in the works, with up to 22 bears that could potentially be harvested this fall. The total harvest could be well below that figure. The 22-bear quota includes taking up to 10 males and one female in the “demographic monitoring area” around Yellowstone National Park; as soon as one sow is killed, the hunting in that area will halt. The vote is sure to add fuel to a debate that’s been raging between environmentalists, Game and Fish and pro-hunting groups since grizzlies were delisted from Endangered Species Act protection a year ago. Each side presents valid points, but the fact remains that grizzlies have recovered more thoroughly than anyone could have predicted, from just 136 bears in 1975 to now more than 700 in the Greater Yellowstone Area. Because of this, encounters between bears and humans have increased signifi- cantly, with the most recent coming just last week on Sheep Mountain southwest of Cody; a sow was killed by a hiker, who said it was a case of self-defense. Simply stated, the bear population has reached a number that can no longer be ignored, and Wyoming is now free to manage that population in a way that’s mutually beneficial to animals and humans. Wyoming is one of three states that was given back management responsibilities of its bears after fed- eral delisting — Montana and Idaho being the other two. While Montana has opted out of a hunt this year, Idaho will allow the hunt of one bear this fall. Wyoming has proven itself more than capable of managing its grizzly population and the proposed hunting season wisely appears to be conservative. As always, public input on the issue was sought after and encouraged leading up to Wednesday’s vote, with 60 percent of Wyoming residents com- menting in favor of the hunt. Comments from outside the state generally opposed the hunt, “which was expected,” according to Dan Thompson, the Game and Fish Department’s large carnivore section supervisor. The fact remains that management of any large Guard your business against phishing attacks species that poses a potential threat to humans or f you have ever received ing you to verify a nonsense was tricked into giving up a have been compromised and livestock will likely include a hunting component an email telling you to expense. By this time, they lot of money just by a scam- someone is using it to trick as part of that regulation. Other species managed Iverify your account infor- have already somehow man- mer using information found you. by the department through hunts, such as wolves, mation — especially with an aged to get your contact infor- in a Facebook post the CEO The Wyoming Small black bears and mountain lions, have thrived. This organization where you have mation and the place where made about an upcoming bike Business Development Center year’s hunt has been carefully planned to protect the no such account — you have you bank — which is enough race. Network is offering free sub- species, as well as the humans who enjoy observing seen phishing. Many would- for many to let their • Don’t trust scriptions to KnowB4, a basic them. be scammers blanket email guard down. a phone call just cybersecurity training pro- accounts in hopes that a small Unfortunately, because it is from a gram to guard against phish- “The agency is removing every year several female percentage of recipients will since these scams local number. It is ing, spearphishing and other and male bears for conflict reasons, and if hunt- fall for their con. Phishing is can take many very easy to spoof attacks. For more information ing reduces that, it’s a good thing,” Brian Nesvik, a numbers game, knowing forms, there is (or fake) the num- on this, send me an email at chief game warden for the state Game and Fish that some people will either no single trick ber that shows up [email protected]. Department, told the Casper Star-Tribune recently. purposefully or accidentally to identifying a in your caller ID, The Yellowstone grizzly population has recov- give away their information or spearphishing even if the number (Jim Drever is the Wyoming ered, and has been considered recovered since 2004. money. attack. However, is from someone Small Business Development Spearphishing, on the other most spearphish- you know. However, Center Network’s regional Grizzlies continue to thrive, have been delisted and hand, is not a numbers game. ing attempts seem if you were to call director for Albany and now must be managed, for the health and betterment Rather than casting a wide to have one thing JIM DREVER that number back, Carbon counties. He helps of bears and humans alike. net, spearphishers will do in common: the Guest columnist it would connect small business owners their research to target you scammer will try you to the person or with general business top- specifically. It often takes the to scare you into acting fast. business who actually owns ics and issues related to form of highly specific emails, Spearphishers hope that fear, that number. If you are ever cybersecurity. The SBDC is phone calls, texts or social urgency or embarrassment suspicious, just hang up and a partnership between the media messages. will cause your brain to jump call the person or business University of Wyoming, the For example, one new into “fight or flight” mode — directly. Wyoming Business Council spearphishing method seeks where rational thought tends • Pay special attention to and the U.S. Small Business to collect two-factor authen- to take a back seat. the details of an email. If the Administration, offering Powell Tribune editorials are signed by the writer. They express the tication codes for banking Here are some more tips to email is from a trusted per- business expertise to help view of the Powell Tribune Editorial Board, which includes Publisher Dave accounts. The scammers will avoid spearphishing: son/organization, but seems Wyoming residents think Bonner, General Manager Toby Bonner, Editor CJ Baker, Features Editor pose as a representative from • Be careful about what you slightly off, call them directly. about, launch, grow, reinvent Tessa Baker, Community Editor Mike Buhler and Sports Editor Don Cogger. your financial institution ask- post on social media. A CEO His or her email login may or exit their business.) CONTACT YOUR MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN CONTACT Y OUR LOCAL LEGISLA TORS Mayor John Wetzel [email protected] Sen. Hank Coe ...... [email protected] Rep. Dan Laursen ...... [email protected] Tim Sapp [email protected] 307-587-4655 P.O. Box 1088, Cody, WY 82414 307-754-9805 478 Road 8, Powell, WY 82435 Jim Hillberry [email protected] Eric Paul [email protected] Rep. Scott Court...... [email protected] Rep. David Northrup...... [email protected] Scott Mangold [email protected] 307-250-8540 P.O. 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JEFF KARY • 1008 SOUTH STREET • 754-7181 Fallen Biker Memorial All proceeds go to the building Fundraiser - June 2 of the Fallen Biker Memorial Follow escort through town to Rocky Mountain Liquor Where the fun begins! Silent Auction, 50/50, Band, Food & More! 1820 17TH STREET CODY ACROSS FROM ALBERTSONS
UPCOMING COUNTY BOARD APPOINTMENTS Applications are now being accepted for the following volunteer county boards:
• PARK COUNTY MUSEUM BOARD 2 Upcoming Appointments; Cody area – 3-Year Term. Powell area – 3-Year Term
Payton Wells pauses during a presentation about the Red Cross. In addition to the annual Gettysburg reenactment, eighth-grade students also • PARK COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD created exhibits for a history fair on May 18 at Powell Middle School. Tribune photo by Tessa Baker 2 Upcoming Appointments; 1 Cody area, 1 Powell area – 3-Year Terms
Applications may be requested electronically at [email protected], or applications are available at the County Commissioners’ office in the COURTHOUSE, 1002 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, or at the PARK COUNTY ANNEX, 109 W. 14th Street, Powell. DEADLINE for submittal is NO LATER BATTLING THE BUGS: THAN 3:00 P.M. on Friday, June 8, 2018. Please submit a letter of interest or résumé with the application. Interviews will be held POWELL TO BEGIN SPRAYING FOR MOSQUITOS SOON Tuesday, June 19. Applicant must appear in person for interview.
Before mosquitos start swarming residents begin seeing mosquitos. Biomist vae. Larvicide can reduce overall pesticide around Powell, the City Sanitation Depart- is manufactured by Clarke Mosquito Con- usage in a control program, according to ment is gearing up for its annual attack. trol. More information about the spray the U.S. Environmental Protection Agen- 2 col. x 3.5 in; 5/29, 6/5 The City of Powell will begin spraying is available at visit http://international. cy. Killing mosquito larvae before they for mosquitos in early to mid June. clarkemosquito.com. emerge as adults can reduce or eliminate City Sanitation Superintendent Darrell Weather permitting, spraying begins at the need for ground or aerial application of Peter Rood is hopeful that this dusk and takes about four pesticides to kill adult mosquitoes. year’s season will be simi- hours. Residents can con- Most cases of West Nile virus occur in lar to 2017, when the mos- ‘It was pretty slow tact Powell City Hall at 754- late summer or early fall, but there is still a quito activity was “quite a last year. We only 6902 if they prefer their risk early in the season. PA-C bit less than average.” property not be sprayed. People should protect themselves from Bulley “It was pretty slow last sprayed three times.’ Throughout the season, the virus, especially if they spend a lot of year,” Rood said. “We only they’ll spray as trap counts time outdoors, according to the Wyoming Peter Bulley, PA-C will be seeing sprayed three times.” Darrell Rood increase and as residents Department of Health. patients for routine dermatology Last year, there were City sanitation superintendent call in complaints. Symptoms include fever, headache, examinations and procedures on a seven cases of West Nile KPOW (1260 AM) will body aches, skin rash and swollen lymph monthly basis at Powell Valley Clinic, virus reported in Wyoming, according to announce plans for evening spraying be- nodes. A very small percentage of those the Centers for Disease Control. tween 7-7:30 a.m. on days when spraying infected develop West Nile neuroinvasive Medical Arts Plaza for Visiting Physicians. The city received a $8,404 grant through is scheduled. The city also will announce disease with symptoms such as severe Please call 1-866-988-DERM (3376) the Wyoming Department of Agriculture spraying days on its website at www. headache, fever, neck stiffness, stupor, to schedule an appointment. to help reduce the risk of West Nile virus. cityofpowell.com. disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions The money allows the sanitation depart- The grant money also will pay for larvi- and paralysis. ment to trap mosquitos, perform counts, cide for city storm drains. The drains often More information about West Nile virus apply larvicide and spray as mosquito contain standing water, which is prime is available at www.badskeeter.org. numbers increase. mosquito habitat. For more information about the City of City of Powell crews will start spraying Larviciding involves applying pesticides Powell’s mosquito-control program, contact a chemical called Biomist 3+15 when local to breeding habitats to kill mosquito lar- the Sanitation Department at 754-6941. ‘Life’s Paradise in Clark, Wyoming’ Jubilee JUNE 9 EVENT TO FEATURE FUN WALK/RUN, RODEO, FIREWORKS AND CRAFTS WRITING GROUP Clark will host its 31st annual turning and returning on the tickets will be given for free, • 8 a.m.-1 p.m.: Craft show Jubilee Celebration with nu- same route. The line-up will then there is a 25-cent fee for for adults. Contact Judy Stahl at merous attractions — including begin at the fire hall at 8:15 a.m. each additional ticket. Youth 307-751-5543 for more info. Mondays, June 25-July 30 — $20 a fireworks show and rodeos for and entrants will begin moving also will be shown how to make • 10:15-11:15 a.m.: Rodeo adults and youth — on Satur- at 9 a.m. Canyon Greeting Cards. sign-ups. Rodeo events begin 5:30PM - 7:00PM day, June 9. Cash prizes will be awarded A rubber duck race is new at 11:30 a.m. A wide range of “Life’s Paradise in Clark, to winners judged as Best on this year’s schedule. Tickets contests for youth and adults Register by June 21 — Ages 18+ Wyoming” is the theme for this Themed Entry ($75) with $50 will be available at $5 per duck is offered with age groups — 5 year’s Jubilee. prizes for Best Motorized, Best at the Rec Center from 8 a.m. and younger, 6-9, 10-13, 14-17 The Jubilee is sponsored by Equine and Best Younger Than to noon. and adults. There are entry YOGA FOR the Clark Pioneer Recreation Age 12 entries. Prizes will be awarded at a fees. For more information, Center, which will be the cen- There will be games and ac- potluck dinner beginning at contact Rebecca Tillery at 307- EVERY BODY tral site for events. tivities from 9:30 a.m. to noon 6:30 p.m., Benton said. The Rec 763-8302. There is no admission charge for youth from infants and Center asks that potluck dishes • 6:30 p.m.: Potluck dinner for the events, which are open older, with hundreds of prizes, be taken to the center’s kitchen followed at 7 p.m. by a beach Mondays, June 4-June 25 — $20 to all. Benton said. as soon as people arrive for the party in the Clark Rec Center “There will be offerings to A special attraction will be overall celebration; there is with games, karaoke and a cup- 11:00AM - 12:00PM entertain adults and children,” a visit by wood carver Charlie plenty of storage space for hot cake walk. Although there will said Shirley Benton with the Moore of Powell, who will show and cold dishes. not be a beach, the decor will Register by May 31 — Ages 55+ rec center. youth how to carve using bars The activity schedule also bear out the idea, which was As usual, a major event will of soap. includes: suggested by Morgan, Benton be a parade from the Clark For the various games, there • 7:30 a.m.: 5K fun walk/run. said. THE POWER OF A Fire Hall to a point just past the will be prizes awarded to every Information is available from • The fireworks display is Rec Center with the procession child who participates. Four Iris Morgan at 307-271-2192. scheduled to begin at dark. GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP Summer Photography Intensive Monday, June 18 — $20 Local veterans assistance available Study digital editing and workflow from capture to print! 6:00PM - 7:30PM A veterans service officer munities around the Big Horn JUNE 18-22 from the Wyoming Veterans Basin at specific times. 9 am - 9 pm · Monday - Friday Register by June 14 — Ages 18+ Commission will offer commu- Schmidt will be at the Powell nity outreach services through- Valley Clinic from 11 a.m.-2 To register, or for class details, out June. p.m. on June 11, and stop by the Josh Schmidt is available to North Big Horn County Senior please call or visit our website: meet with veterans and their Center in Lovell, 757 Great families to discuss state and fed- Western Ave., from 11 a.m.-1 Register today! eral veterans’ benefits, Depart- p.m. on June 12. 307-754-6103 | nwc.edu/apply ment of Veterans Affairs claims Schmidt, a former U.S. Ma- or VA healthcare. Schmidt can rine, is also available to meet also help veterans and their with veterans and their families families apply for benefits, file from Park, Big Horn, Washakie Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately claims or request healthcare. and Hot Springs counties at His office is staffed in Cody other times. Call Schmidt at 307- Powell Valley Community Education at 1026 Blackburn Ave., Suite 1. 250-3890 for more information www.nwc.edu/pvce • 754-6469 He’ll also be available in com- or to schedule an appointment. 1-800-442-9090 FOLLOW US AT: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/POWELLTRIBUNE PAGE 6 • POWELL TRIBUNE TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2018
Weather Columbus Hardin Bozeman Billings Livingston 74/52 75/55 77/54 Satellite devices may now reach dispatch directly 74/47 72/48 Communicating with dispatchers about Reach device, have the capability to press a successful outcome. Red Lodge 64/46 an emergency in Park County’s backcountry one button for “SOS” or emergency assis- “The texting capability should never be Bridger Lodge Grass is getting easier: Satellite communications tance. That sends an alert to the device’s used in place of the SOS button on your de- 69/53 74/51 devices with the capability for two-way third-party emergency monitoring center, vice. But by contacting our dispatch center Mammoth Lovell Sheridan texting may now communicate directly with which will then relay the request for assis- directly via text message after pressing the 62/39 71/52 73/48 the Sheriff’s Office’s 911 Communications tance to the closest 911 center. SOS, you can enhance our response,” Stew- West Yellowstone POWELL Center. However, the devices also have the ca- ard said. “We can know who is involved, the 58/37 66/48 If users send a text message to help@ pability for two-way texting “and by using nature of the emergency and the precise lo- Cody Greybull 69/50 parkcountysheriff.net, the dedicated email the sheriff’s email address, you can connect cation, allowing us to get there as quickly as 75/52 address will sound an alarm and notify directly to your emergency responders possible with the proper resources to resolve Weather Manderson 75/51 on-duty communications personnel that an without going through the ‘middle man’ com- the situation.” ColumbusMeeteetse Hardin DriggsBozeman Billings Livingston 74/52 68/4875/55 Ten77/54 Sleep emergency message has been received. munications monitoring center,” said Lance To use this service, add help@parkcoun- 65/4274/47 72/48 Worland 73/49 71/48 Dispatchers can then communicate directly Mathess, a spokesman for the Sheriff’s Of- tysheriff.net to a satellite device’s contacts Dubois Red Lodge Jackson 66/40 with the device wherever it’s located. They fice. “This enhances any and all response to list. 66/39 64/46 Thermopolis can ask questions about the emergency and your emergency situation by allowing our “Be sure your device settings include loca- Bridger 74/50 Lodge Grass 69/53 74/51 give the sender updates about the status of first responders to ask questions, clarifying tion information, owner’s name, GPS coordi- 5-day Forecast for Powell Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are search and rescue operations. the situation, the location and any injuries.” nates and a way to respond,” Mathess said. BroughtMammoth to you by today’s Lovellhighs and tonight’sSheridan lows. 62/39 NMLS#616402 Commercial devices, such as the most In emergency situations, Sheriff Scott There are no charges over normal sub- TodayTRACE WeeklyPAUL, Almanac71/52 73/48 Branch Manager,POWELL Commercial Lending recent upgrade to SPOT or the Garmin in- Steward said speed and clarity are the key to scription rates, he said. West YellowstoneRather cloudy Powell for the 7-day period ending Thursday 58/37 with a shower or 66/48 TEMPERATURES(307) 754-1358 thunderstorm Cody Greybull 66° 48° 69/50 High/low ...... 75/52 77°/28° Normal high/low ...... Manderson69°/43° for driving on the wrong side of Wednesday Average temperature ...... 75/51 55.8° NEW FACES Some sun with a Meeteetse PRETTY POLYDACTYL the road. Driggs 68/48Normal average temperature ...... 55.7° n Marley Dezmond Bendixen was n 65/42 couple of t-storms Worland Ten Sleep 1:59 p.m. A small brown Bible PRECIPITATION 71/48 born on Monday, May 21, 2018, possible Dubois 73/49 was found at East Monroe/South 74° Jackson51° Total for the week ...... 0.67” to Maxine Lynda and Dustin Ben- 66/40 Ingalls streets and brought into 66/39 245 E. 1st StreetMonth toPowell, date ...... Thermopolis WY 82435 1.44” dixen of Byron. Marley was born the law enforcement center. Thursday Normal month to74/50 date ...... 1.02” at Powell Valley Hospital at 5:19 n 8:39 p.m. A resident on South 5-day ForecastMostly cloudy, for Powell a YearShown to date is today’s ...... weather. Temperatures3.40” are p.m. with a weight of 7 pounds, Gilbert Street reported a person t-storm possible in Normaltoday’s year to highs date and ...... tonight’s lows. 2.16” Percent of normal month to date ...... 141% 9 ounces, and joins sister Hailey on the property who had been the afternoonToday Jo, 6, and brother Derek Shaggy, 72° 51° PercentWeekly of normal Almanac year to date ...... 157% told not to be there. Responding Rather cloudy 4. Grandparents are Shawn and Powell for the 7-day period ending Thursday officers warned the person for with a Fridayshower or Sun and Moon Joanna Schuyler, Karen and TEMPERATURES trespassing. Partlythunderstorm sunny with a Sunrise/Sunset ...... 5:35am/8:50pm JayDee, and Wayne and Char- n 66° 48° 10:25 p.m. A traffic stop at the couple of showers Moonrise/MoonsetHigh/low ...... 6:56pm/4:55am77°/28° leen. Normal high/low ...... 69°/43° city lot at West Second/North possibleWednesday n Katie and Alan Dallman of Cody Absaroka streets resulted in the 71° 50° AverageFull temperatureLast ...... New First55.8° Some sun with a wish to announce the birth of a arrest of Brandon Bulanek, 26, of Normal average temperature ...... 55.7° coupleSaturday of t-storms baby girl, Remi Pearl Dallman, Powell, on an active circuit war- PRECIPITATION Mostlypossible sunny, a who was born at Powell Valley rant. 74° 51° TotalMay for 29 theJune week 6 ...... June 13 June0.67” 20 t-storm possible in Hospital on Tuesday, May 22, n 11:41 p.m. Someone was re- Month to date ...... 1.44” the afternoon Forecasts and graphics provided by 2018. Remi was born at 8:09 a.m. ported to have tried getting into a 76° 50° Thursday NormalAccuWeather, month to date ...... Inc. ©2018 1.02” with a weight of 6 pounds, 2 ounc- resident’s window on North Fer- Mostly cloudy, a Year to date ...... 3.40” es, and is welcomed by sisters ris Street. Responding officers The State t-stormToday possible in NormalToday year to date ...... Today2.16” City Hi/Lo/W City PercentHi/Lo/W of normalCity month to dateHi/Lo/W ...... 141% Jayden Dallman, 4, and Bailey the afternoon checked the area, but did not Bu 72° alo 51° 69/49/t Green River Percent 70/45/pc of normalLaramie year to date ...... 69/40/pc157% Dallman, 2. locate anyone walking around. Casper 72/45/c Greybull 75/52/t Rawlins 70/42/pc Cheyenne 70/48/pcFridayJe rey City Sun 70/46/pc andRock Moon Springs 67/45/pc POLICE REPORT Gillette Partly71/49/t sunnyKirby with a Sunrise/Sunset74/50/t Shoshoni ...... 5:35am/8:50pm75/51/pc SHERIFF’S REPORT Moonrise/Moonset ...... 6:56pm/4:55am Individuals arrested are presumed The NationcoupleToday of showers Today Today possible to be innocent and any listed Individuals arrested are presumed City71° 50° Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/WFull CityLast New Hi/Lo/WFirst charges are only allegations. to be innocent and any listed Atlanta 80/71/r Houston 96/75/s Louisville 89/72/pc charges are only allegations. Boston 78/57/sSaturdayIndianapolis 89/70/c Miami 85/76/t Chicago 82/65/s Kansas City 90/68/t Phoenix 104/79/s MAY 11 Mostly sunny, a Dallas 97/76/s Las Vegas May 98/76/s 29 JuneSt. Louis 6 June 13 90/71/pcJune 20 t-storm possible in n 6:25 p.m. Dispatch received MAY 12 Denver 79/52/t Los Angeles 77/62/pc Washington, DC 88/69/sh n the afternoon Forecasts and graphics provided by a report of someone breaking Kinky is a black and white neutered male cat with extra toes. He 10:38 a.m. A truck was reported 76°Weather50° (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers,AccuWeather, t-thunderstorms, Inc. ©2018 r-rain, into a building on West Seventh is very friendy and has been in the shelter since November. He is to have parked in a church park- sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. The State Today Today Today Street. The reporting party found current on his vaccinations and ready to find a forever home. If you ing lot on Cooper Lane East for two days, with its keys in the igni- City Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W paperwork in another part of the are interested in adopting a shelter animal, call Caring for Powell building, and responding officers tion. The Sheriff’s Office assisted. Bu alo 69/49/t Green River 70/45/pc Laramie 69/40/pc Animals/Moyer Animal Shelter at 754-1019. Tribune photo by Carla Wensky n 12:01 p.m. Someone was reported Casper 72/45/c Greybull 75/52/t Rawlins 70/42/pc started a case about the incident. Cheyenne 70/48/pc Je rey City 70/46/pc Rock Springs 67/45/pc MAY 12 to have taken a bunch of silage on Gillette 71/49/t Kirby 74/50/t Shoshoni 75/51/pc n 8:56 a.m. A resident reported wit- tacted Andrew Merz, 21, of Cody, nal trespass order to one of the Lane 11 in the Powell area. The nessing someone driving with a who was arrested on suspicion of subjects involved. call was later canceled. The Nation Today Today Today n City Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W child on their lap on West Coulter driving while under the influence. 4:09 p.m. A theft was reported on n 5:10 p.m. A black cow was re- n 9:29 a.m. A caller on South Ham- North Cheyenne Street and the Atlanta 80/71/r Houston 96/75/s Louisville 89/72/pc Avenue. Responding officers did turned to its owner after getting Boston 78/57/s Indianapolis 89/70/c Miami 85/76/t ilton Street reported a 4-year-old case was placed under investiga- not locate the vehicle. out on Beech Road/Oak Drive in Chicago 82/65/s Kansas City 90/68/t Phoenix 104/79/s n 4:04 p.m. A resident reported a boy with a bulldog was being tion. the Cody area. Dallas 97/76/s Las Vegas 98/76/s St. Louis 90/71/pc n very aggressive dog on East Sev- pulled around the neighborhood. 5:27 p.m. A driver at East Coulter n 6:40 p.m. The driver of a silver Denver 79/52/t Los Angeles 77/62/pc Washington, DC 88/69/sh enth Street. A responding officer The boy had told the caller he was Avenue/Panther Boulevard re- Ford was cited for speeding and Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. spoke to the owner about not let- taking the dog for a walk while his ceived a citation for no seat belt warned for not initially stopping ting their dogs bark to the extent dad was sleeping. The boy then and a warning for brake light out. on Road 3EM/Wyo. Highway 120 n that it draws concern, and told the had to chase the dog and the caller 6:30 p.m. A driver at West Coul- south of Cody. owner to register the dogs with was afraid the boy was going to ter Avenue/South Edmonds Street MAY 13 the city. get hit. A responding officer could received a citation for no proof n 8:59 a.m. Just in case someone Powell Community Garden n 5:40 p.m. A traffic stop at East not find the dog and boy. of insurance and a warning for was missing a pet bird, a caller n Jefferson/South Hamilton streets 1:13 p.m. A juvenile reported that, speeding. reported that a yellow parakeet n resulted in the driver receiv- while walking home from the park 7:32 p.m. A driver at East Fifth/ had flown into his tree on Road 8 ing a citation for permitting an on East Jefferson Street, a newer North Evarts streets received a ci- in the Powell area. unlicensed person to drive, and a orange and black four-door Jeep tation for expired driver’s license. n 12:12 p.m. A man asked authori- MAY 14 Planting warning for expired registration. pulled up close behind them. The ties to check on the welfare of n n 6:48 p.m. A driver at North Ham- juvenile hid until the vehicle left, 1:46 a.m. A caller on Avenue B re- his father on Big Horn Avenue, ilton/Second streets received a then ran straight to the police ported a male and female scream- saying he’d been unable to reach citation for expired registration department. Officers advised ing. Responding officers spoke him. The person was found to they would be looking for the de- to the residents, who agreed to Day and a warning for window tint. have died. n 7:44 p.m. Guadalupe Alfaro, 27, scribed vehicle. separate for the night. n 10:32 p.m. A horse trailer versus n n of Powell, was arrested at East 1:29 p.m. A caller reported a pit 12:20 p.m. A trailer plate was deer crash was reported on U.S. Fourth/North Day streets on bull on a chain on Avenue B that reported lost in the Powell area Highway 14/16/20 east of Cody. Saturday, June 2 suspicion of driving while under appeared to be starved, and ap- sometime during the previous MAY 14 influence. peared to have blood around its weekend. n 7:43 a.m. Cattle were reported to n 10am to 2pm n 9:31 p.m. A caller reported a neck. A responding officer found 1:08 p.m. A resident called to be out on the road on Road 6WX woman had physically assaulted the dog seemed OK and was not report a white car that was driv- in the Cody area. a male on East Coulter Avenue. bleeding, it just had red marks ing in the opposite lane at East n 8:38 a.m. A caller reported that a Veterans Park Responding officers located the from the coloring on the collar. Second/North Hamilton streets. A neighbor had been shooting in an 5th and Gilbert female, who received a citation. The water bowl also had been responding officer contacted the unsafe manner over the weekend n 9:38 p.m. While investigating an knocked over and there was a lot driver, who received a warning on Hinterland Road in Clark. Hot dogs at noon. Come and help! assault on East Coulter Avenue, of feces in the yard. The owner the driver of the vehicle received was contacted about the com- citations for no insurance and plaint and advised they would improper display of registration. remedy the situation. n Thomas Farwell, 29, of Powell, 2:13 p.m. Dispatch received a TRAPPER BONANZA was also arrested on his outstand- report of a dog on North Ingalls ing warrant. Drugs were also Street that looked starved, as the Non-golfer, steak dinner tickets found and Farwell was arrested caller could see ribs and hips. A at the on suspicion of possession of a responding officer took the ani- 00 each controlled substance. mal to the shelter and placed the $ EatPOWELL Healthy SENIOR MAY 13 case under investigation. n n 3:24 p.m. Officers responded to CITIZEN’S CENTER 3 a.m. Officers received a report 20Everyone a report of harassment on North 248 N. Gilbert • 754-4223 • 754-2711 of an intoxicated driver on East is invited Coulter Avenue. The officers con- Ingalls Street and issued a crimi- Friday night! Saturday, June 2 Wednesday, May 30 CHICKEN ALFREDO, Italian SWEET & SOUR PORK, Steamed Vegetables, Apple Crisp, Grape Rice, Peas & Carrots, Spinach/ Mushroom Salad, Egg Roll, Juice, 1 Whole Grain Bread. Cooley Licensed Sliced Bananas. 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Chip Cupcake, Sliced Bananas. calcutta, games *Lunch served at noon at the Rocky Mountain Manor on Saturdays such as putting, Sponsored by: Summer Photography Intensive with Trapper “We want to keep our healthcare local” Study digital editing and workflow from capture to print! hoop shoot, or corn Jennifer Tippetts JUNE 18-22 student-athletes with Executive Director 9 am - 9 pm · Monday - Friday hole to win ... Great Prizes! Prizes and Money! PARK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Register today! HOMESTEADER HALL 307-754-6103 | nwc.edu/apply Buy your tickets by calling Tawnya 307.754.6034 or online at nwc.edu/bonanza TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2018 POWELL TRIBUNE • PAGE 7 National Trails Day hike on Four Bear Trail The Bureau of Land Management invites residents and visitors to a com- munity hike on Saturday, June 2 (National Trails Day) in honor of the 50th anniver- sary of the National Trails System and in the spirit of shared conservation steward- ship. The hike will take place on the Four Bear Trail, located in the North Fork of the Shoshone River corridor west of Cody. Participants will have the opportunity to help install new signs at the trailhead and mile markers along their way up Four Bear Mountain. The trail is moderate in difficulty and it is approximately 4 miles east of the Shoshone National Forest boundary, con- necting to many forest trails. Spectacular views of volcanic spires, turrets and band- ed rock formations can be seen along the way. This free event is open to everyone. “We look forward to celebrating Na- tional Trails Day with you on the Four Bear Trail,” said Rick Tryder, BLM out- door recreation planner in the Cody Field Office. “This will be a great way for the community to connect with trails in their own backyard in honor of the 50th an- niversary of our National Trails System.” Participants should meet at 8 a.m. at the BLM Cody field office, located at 1002 Blackburn St. in Cody, to caravan to the trailhead. The hike will take four to six hours, and hikers should wear durable hiking shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. They should also bring work gloves, sunscreen, snacks, water, lunch and bear spray, as this is bear country. National Trails Day is the nation’s larg- est celebration of trails. Each year, on the first Saturday of June, the American Hik- ing Society and the trails community in- vite Americans of all ages and abilities to participate in a National Trails Day event. For more information, contact Tryder at [email protected] or 307-578-5900. For more information about National Trails Day, visit http://nationaltrailsday.ameri- canhiking.org/. The Bureau of Land Management is leading a community hike of the Four Bear Trail, located along the North Fork corridor, on Saturday morning. Photo courtesy BLM Local students to attend UW Food for Profit Navigate the path to success with a small-scale food business. We’ll discuss transforming ordinary raw food into added value products that follow Summer High School Institute regulations, respond to market needs, and are profitable and sustainable in the marketplace. Three Powell High School conduct problem-centered mance and extracurricular students were recently selected classes ranging from philoso- activity involvement. Lunch is provided. Questions are welcome. We’ll to attend the 33rd annual Sum- phy to DNA to robotics and ag- Started in 1985, the Sum- end the morning with a tour mer High School Institute at the riculture. mer High School Institute is of Powell Makerspace and University of Wyoming. The three-week experience sponsored by UW, with special a free catered lunch. PHS students Grant Dillivan, also will include athletic activi- funding from the Wyoming Leg- O ELL Josephine Mickelson and Devin ties, talent shows, picnics, danc- islature. Ott will attend the June 10-30 es, a 5K Color Run, random acts Other area students selected Bring your ideas! program in Laramie. of kindness, guest speakers, for the 2018 program include: The institute will bring to- attendance at local concerts and • Cody High School: Meg gether 90 talented rising juniors plays, visits to museums and Burkhart. Thursday, June 7 • 9:30am to 11:30am with lunch provided from around the state. UW enrichment excursions. • Lovell High School: Elena FREE! offers them an opportunity to High school administrators, Garcia and Miranda Wambeke. RSVP to Maren at [email protected], 254-9276 achieve intellectual and person- counselors and teachers guided • Greybull High School: Rosa al growth, cultivate their lead- students through the applica- Aguilar, Thomas Gross, Isabel ership capabilities and measure tion process. Selections were Irvine and Angelica Rasmus- their capacities and interests, based on an application letter, sen. the university said in a release. an essay, two letters of recom- • Riverside High School (Ba- UW faculty members will mendation, academic perfor- sin): Chloe Colling.
CODY SCHOOLS WON’T ALLOW FUTURE WALK-OUTS CODY (WNE) — The Cody school district The first in March involved around 80 isn’t allowing any more students to walk out students and included themes of school secu- of class during the school day without conse- rity, remembering the victims of the Parkland quences. shooting and gun control. That was the announcement by Superin- A second high school walkout in May saw tendent Ray Schulte during the May 15 board roughly 50 students leave school to express meeting in response to two spring walkouts their support for the Second Amendment and staged by students. gun rights.
Northwest College Field Studies participants brought a copy of the Powell Tribune with them on a recent trip to the Maya archaeological site of Tikal.
128 South Bent Street • Powell • 307-754-2221 • www.powelltribune.com PAGE 8 • POWELL TRIBUNE TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2018 Local legislators: HOORAY FOR THE LAST DAY Continued from Page 1 Northrup said. “When you’re coming down to cutting educa- The Supreme Court is sup- tion $40 million, [then] we get posed to hand down a ruling $40 million more in tax from a on the case, known as South new source, that sounds like a Dakota vs. Wayfair, Inc., by the win for not cutting $40 million. end of June. Every little bit helps. It’s just “I think we’re all excited another drop in the bucket.” about it, because of the pros- Another possibility would be pects of that money coming in,” converting Interstate 80, which Northrup said. “And people runs across southern Wyo- expect to pay it. It’s a tax you ming, into a toll road; Laursen expect to pay — sales tax — said the Wyoming House of because we’re all pretty much Representatives’ Transporta- conditioned to do that.” tion Committee has been dis- Peterson said a ruling in cussing the idea. Twenty-seven favor of online sales tax collec- states — including neighboring tion would be a huge boost for Colorado and Utah — have toll Wyoming and its budget. roads. “That’d be exciting for Wyo- With I-80 being a major east- ming,” Peterson said. “That’d west thoroughfare in the United be the best thing that could States, it could bring millions of happen to Wyoming. I don’t dollars per year into Wyoming. know the number, but it’s been Case in point: The 232-mile estimated to be in the $50 ... to long Kansas Turnpike gener- $70 million additional genera- ated more than $17 million in tion of revenue. My prediction, revenue in 2014. I-80 runs for it’s probably more than that. more than 400 miles across People will be surprised.” Wyoming “We have one company “It’s been discussed before participating now and it’s in and it’ll continue to be dis- the millions of dollars, just one cussed,” Peterson said. “With company,” he added. these tighter budgets, it might Northrup echoed Peterson’s force us to do something about Josh Williams (left) and David Stearns partner up in a sack race at Parkside Elementary School on their last day as second-graders. Powell sentiments. it finally and pursue it a little students celebrated the last day of school on Thursday with a variety of fun games and activities. See Thursday’s edition for more photos from “Every little bit will help,” stronger.” the last day of school. Tribune photo by Carla Wensky
Position Salary Insurance** Retirement** U.S. Senator $174,000 Yes Yes Candidates: No contenders for some seats U.S. Representative $174,000 Yes Yes Continued from Page 1 2016 are trying again this year. Rep. Dan Laursen, R-Powell, Governor $105,000 Yes Yes Park County Democratic Party is unopposed so far in House Park County Attorney $96,000 Yes Yes • Cathy Marine of Powell; Chairman Mike Specht of Clark District 25. Secretary of State $92,000 Yes Yes • Bob Berry of Cody; is again challenging Rep. David No one had filed for the House State Auditor $92,000 Yes Yes • Pat Stuart of Heart Mountain; Northrup, R-Powell, in House District 26 seat currently held by State Treasurer $92,000 Yes Yes • and Anton Lehman of Powell. District 50. As things currently Rep. Jamie Flitner, R-Greybull, State Superintendent of Public Instruction $92,000 Yes Yes Current commissioners Tim stand, Specht and Northrup by Friday afternoon; that district County Sheriff $82,000 Yes Yes French and Loren Grosskopf would meet in November’s gen- includes the Garland area. County Assessor $80,000 Yes Yes have said they’re not seeking eral election. County Clerk $80,000 Yes Yes re-election. In House District 24, Cody CITY OF POWELL County Treasurer $80,000 Yes Yes Meanwhile, the county’s other Republican Sandy Newsome Powell Mayor John Wetzel County Clerk of District Court $80,000 Yes Yes current office-holders have gone and Cody Democrat Paul Fees, has filed for re-election, as has unopposed: Current County who each ran in 2016, have for- Ward II Councilman Scott Man- County Coroner $40,000 Yes Yes Attorney Bryan Skoric, Sheriff mally declared they’re seeking gold. County Commissioner $36,175 Yes Yes Scott Steward, Assessor Pat the seat. Incumbent Rep. Scott As of Friday, no one had filed Cody Mayor $24,000 No No Meyer, Clerk Colleen Renner, Court, R-Cody, and Denise Shir- for the Ward 1 council seat cur- State Senator $16,400* No No Clerk of District Court Patra ley — a Wapiti Republican who rently held by Eric Paul, who State Representative $16,400* No No Lindenthal, Treasurer Barb has said she’s running — had not has said he’s not running again, Powell Mayor $13,200 No No Poley and Coroner Tim Power filed as of Friday afternoon. and the Ward III seat held by Cody City Council $6,300* No No were the only candidates to file Meanwhile, Republican R.J. Tim Sapp, who recently told the Powell City Council $4,500* No No in the first two weeks. Kost of Powell has officially Tribune he had not yet made a * State lawmakers and local city council members are paid per day and per meeting, respectively, meaning their pay depends challenged Sen. Ray Peterson, decision. how busy they are in a given year; legislators also receive $3,000 per year to offset their expenses. The figures above are rough WYOMING LEGISLATURE R-Cowley, in Senate District 19. If no one files for those posts, averages calculated from the total amount of compensation that legislators and council members were paid in recent years. A pair of local Democrats The two will face off in August’s candidates would have to be ** Details of the retirement and health insurance benefits vary. who ran for the Legislature in primary election. written in on the primary ballot. Pay: Some public positions include benefits
■ THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 Continued from Page 1 missioners — every four years. Lawmakers also receive SUPPLEMENT TO THE POWELL TRIBUNE Last month, Park County com- $3,000 per year as a “constitu- to information compiled by the missioners left their pay flat, but ent service allowance.” That To continue, 3 Dog Rescue needs more support Congressional Research Ser- approved roughly 4.7 percent allowance is intended to reim- vice. A pay scale adopted years raises for most county officials burse lawmakers for the trips One dog ago calls for annual pay in- and an 11 percent bump for and appearances they make in Jaeda is a lover. Her playful nature BY MARK DAVIS and licky kisses will warm your heart. - atTribune Staff Writera timeBut her scars will break even the hard est of hearts. Jaeda’s previous owners athy McDonald, founder of 3 Dog ignored their puppy and were annoyed creases, but the House and Sen- the county attorney. Those serving constituents across their Rescue, hates to see her name with her barking as she pleaded for in the paper: Kathy McDonald, K the attention every puppy needs from Kathy McDonald, Kathy McDonald. their pack. So Jaeda barked. She is at work “24/7” and the more The owners put a bark collar on people who know of her name and her Jaeda, the kind that gave ate have consistently stopped changes were aimed at bring- district. canine rescue service, her a shock when she the more dogs she finds ‘You have to barked. When it didn’t that need to be rescued. work, they tightened the - With the help of her hus dwell on the collar until it burned and band, Bud, and a short list positive side cut into her neck. The them from going in effect, most ing the salaries closer to what Senators and representatives of volunteers, McDonald of it. Dogs live physical scars are visible, has run a much needed but the emotional scars service placing dogs in in the present, have melted away with forever homes. not in the past. love from Kathy and Bud. Her business plan is Jaeda loves to play unique. Those who want That’s why fetch and rarely barks recently in March. Wyoming’s larger counties are do not receive health insurance to adopt a pet fill out they’re now. Her eyes sparkle an application and go with every throw. And - so lovable.’ through a series of inter she loves to nap on a bed views. McDonald insists Kathy McDonald by the back door — just in that the dog be the right case someone feels like 3 Dog Rescue Senators and representatives paying. Meanwhile, the pay of or retirement benefits. fit for the family before throwing the ball. allowing the adoption. The McDonalds have watched many “If the dog isn’t happy, people aren’t dogs, injured beyond repair in abuse happy,” she said. and neglect, die in their arms. A string Until McDonald finds the right fit, - of a dozen crosses with the names of do receive health insurance the county coroner was roughly she or a volunteer becomes foster par dogs Kathy has had to let go line the ents to the dog. She has taken in many fence in her yard. Last year, she lost dogs in what is often a heartbreaking Beau and Snuggles. task. As pets are adopted, the foster “You have to dwell on the positive families miss them. Or, if the right side of it. Dogs live in the present, not - benefits, with 72 percent of their doubled to ensure that the posi- CITY OF POWELL home can’t be found, they stay. in the past. That’s why they’re so lov She has Roxy, a three-legged lab; - able,” she said. “If you dwell on the Ike, an American bulldog and ag bad, you won’t make it.” ing gentle giant; Milo, a registered But she can’t do enough. therapy bassett hound with bad feet, $4,500-$13,200 and currently she is caring for Jaeda, a See Rescue, Page 2 insurance premiums generally tion is appealing to applicants. 10-month-old lab/redbone mix. picked up by the U.S. govern- Currently, 100 percent of the The current pay for the mayor ment. Federal lawmakers can county elected officials’ health of Powell ($13,200 per year) and become eligible for some retire- insurance premiums are paid the city council ($110 per meet-
Jaeda, a lab/ redbone mix, ment benefits once they serve by taxpayers. The officials are a ing) was set by councilmembers is available for adoption. Jaeda is house trained and full of love. She loves to play ball five or more years in office. part of the Wyoming Retirement back in 2008. and is gentle in her persistent attempts to get a good scratch on her ears or haunches. System, and like state employ- Beyond being paid for the Tribune photos by Mark Davis Kathy and Bud McDonald run 3 Dog Rescue in Cody, but are now retired and are having difficulties STATEWIDE OFFICIALS ees, it takes four years of service city’s regular, twice-a-month affording the service. Kathy has been volunteering to help rescue dogs for the past 23 years. $92,000-$105,000 before they qualify for any re- meetings, councilmembers are Who’s the Seecutest? Page 6 for the results Pay for Wyoming’s governor, tirement benefits. appointed as liaisons to various of this year’s Tribune Tails secretary of state, treasurer, su- boards — such as the planning Cutest Pet Contest. Nutri-Vet DuraLife Dog Food Blue Buffalo Collars & Glucosamine Complete Nutrition Dog Food Leashes Peanut 40lb. Bag Dog Food Butter Flavor 21% Protein perintendent of public instruc- WYOMING LEGISLATURE and zoning committee or tree Great Big R Price Dog Biscuits $ 99 Chicken & Rice Selection! 17 40lb. Bag 30-pound bag Big R Price 26% Protein All At Low $ 55 Big R Price Big R Price $1999 $16,400 board — and are paid for at- Big R Prices! #13662 6lb. bag 15 tion and auditor has stayed flat $5499 Cody to Powell Toll Free 587-2668 • Toll Free 1-800-698-2145 • www.lintonsbigr.com since 2003. A bill to raise their State lawmakers do not re- tending those gatherings, too. 455 South Absaroka, Powell, Wyoming • 307-754-9521 •