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Thewww.sundancetimes.com Sundance Times Smith trial gets underway BY SARAH PRIDGEON select a jury from the initial The trial of Marty Smith group, however, it was not began this week for charges necessary for the second group related to the death of local to attend and the trial proper man Doug Haar last August. began on Tuesday afternoon. Smith was arrested on several To ensure the safety of par- felony charges following the ticipants in the trial, the au- suspected homicide, all of dience and employees in the which were associated with her courthouse offices, Sheriff Jeff alleged role as an accessory to Hodge issued rules for anyone the crime. visiting the building during A higher profile case than the trial. These included a has been seen for a number of ban on electronic devices and years in Crook County, Smith’s firearms, a ban on large images trial required District Court to or messages on clothing and call in a larger pool of potential no access to the courtroom jurors. A total of 100 members except during recesses and of the community were called breaks; visitors to the build- to participate in the selection ing were also screened on process. entry. Due to the relatively small Smith was charged with size of Crook County’s court- accessory before the fact of room, arrangements had to be murder in the second degree made for overflow of both ju- as well as accessory before the rors and members of the public fact of voluntary manslaugh- in the courthouse basement. ter; accessory before the fact A live stream of proceedings of involuntary manslaughter; in the courtroom was made and accessory before the fact available while just short of 60 of aggravated assault and jurors underwent the selection battery, all felonies. process in the morning. At the present time, the Just under 40 potential ju- pretrial of Jessie Johnson, rors were scheduled for the the other party accused of in- selection process in the after- volvement in Haar’s death, is noon. As it proved possible to expected to begin in March. Legislature reforms campaign finance The Wyoming Legislature has Election Code,” commented passed a new law that aims to Secretary of State Edward reform campaign finance in Buchanan. the state by regulating for is- The new law is intended sues such as social media, po- to enhance transparency by litical action committees and requiring that candidates modern technology. Senate report their expenditures and File 18, now Senate Enrolled contributions simultaneously Act 3, is just the second piece and up to two weeks before of legislation signed into law the election. It also raises the by Governor Mark Gordon, threshold for reporting from who took office in January. $25 to $100 to account for “During the 2018 Election inflation. Season, several campaign fi- Meanwhile, the new law nance issues presented them- clarifies campaign advertis- selves. The advent of social ing provisions to now include Jack Greer pulls George Cartwright up the course during the Young Guns class on Saturday. media, the creative use of online advertizing and defines political action committees “electioneering communica- and the advancement of tech- tions”, while requiring that nology, require a more dy- campaign activity be subject namic approach to campaign to the disclosure of donors Good, cold fun finance. This bill is a good start to reforming Wyoming’s See Reform: page 7 By Sarah Pridgeon For the first time in its five-year history, the Sundance Winter Festival was not blessed with sunshine or unusually warm temperatures on Saturday. Of course, that did little to dampen the spirits of the crowds who lined the streets Senate kills death determined to follow the commentators’ advice to make sure they didn’t go home that night hungry or sober. The crowd may have been smaller and the temperatures penalty repeal bill low, but the atmosphere was as festive as ever as revelers innocent person. came from far and near to watch the ski joring and bar stool BY RAMSEY SCOTT “This is something we have to races. The first horse and skier partnership raced down the WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE get right each and every time. course at 9 a.m., but the anticipation had already been build- VIA WYOMING NEWS We have an excellent legal ing for several days. EXCHANGE system, don’t get me wrong. As anyone who walked down Main Street during the week CHEYENNE — The effort to But if you have a death pen- could see, the city and volunteers started preparing the festi- end the death penalty in Wyo- alty on the books, it should val area earlier than usual this year. On Thursday morning, ming was unable to get past be perfect,” Boner said during the trucks began their mission to dump piles of snow up conservative opposition Thurs- debate. “Since 1973, about to nine feet high along the road, ready to be flattened and day in the state Senate. 164 [inmates] who have been smoothed into a ski joring course with several jumps and a House Bill 145, sponsored by on death row have been exon- hoop rack. Rep. Jared Olsen, R-Cheyenne, erated. The reason for the early road closures, said Public Works was defeated on its first read- “Mr. Chairman, if that num- Director Mac Erickson, was to allow the teams to spread the ing in the Senate on an 18-12 ber was one, that would be snow from one side of the course to the other. In previous vote. Only the day before, the enough to give me pause. But years, the snow had been placed in the center of the street bill had passed out of the Sen- it’s 164 (people) falsely convict- and the roads kept open through Friday but, said Erickson, ate Judiciary Committee on a ed and sentenced to death.” this meant there was never quite enough compaction down 5-0 vote. Other senators who sup- the middle of the course. One of the Senate co-spon- ported the bill tried to focus the Though there were still a fair few tumbles among the ski- sors, Sen. Brian Boner, R- debate on both the financial ers (one of whom made the sensible decision to forego the Douglas, laid out the argu- cost of keeping the death pen- jumps on his next run and simply drink a beer and wave to ments for HB 145 during a alty bill on the books and the the crowd as he sailed along the snow), the track appeared floor debate Thursday, focus- mental cost placed on juries to hold firm throughout the day. ing on the financial cost for the who have to make that life-or- The course was also experienced by a number of intrepid state, the moral issues with death decision. souls who didn’t arrive in town on Saturday morning with giving government that much The fiscal note for HB 145 a horse or a set of skis. The tube races kept the crowd Jeff Moberg photos The raucous tube races were enjoyed by plenty of partici- power over its citizens and the See Winterfest: page 16 pants, though at least one injury was reported on the day. real possibility of executing an See Repeal: page 7 Area Weather

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is proud to recognize Sundance Bearlodge FFA as they celebrate National FFA Week! Page 3 The Sundance Times Thursday, February 21, 2019 Churches Obituaries Sundance Community Calvary Temple Church (SBC) Assembly of God Gaylord Lenz 10th and Cleveland, 240 W. Hwy. 14, Spearfish, (605) Sunday Worship - 11 a.m., 642-3844, On March 18, 1939, Gaylord motor mounts.) and Stacia Altaffer; plus 15 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sunday Pastor Mark Chaplin; Sundays: was born in Eagle Bend, MN He was a life-long member of great-grands: Keaton, Kam- School - 9:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. on a dairy farm to John and the United Methodist Church, den, Kayson Lenz; Max, Gwen Chapel of Faith Worship Service; Wednesdays: Inez (Stevenson) Lenz. He lived and president four times for Croell, Zander, Ryland Lenz, 6:30 p.m. Adult/Children/Youth 116 S. 3rd, Pastor Dave there until after high school the local Commercial Club Jackson, Landon, Rylan Gay- Jagemann, Chapeloffaith.org, Services graduation and then married that later became Chamber lord, Paisley,Chesney Cundy, Non Denominational - Simply Church of Christ teaching the Bible, verse by 369 W. Highway 14; Jean Beckstrom in 1958. of Commerce. He worked 20+ Harper, Tru Lenz and Corbin verse. Sunday School - 9 a.m., Bible Study - 10 a.m., Worship - He was in business with his years to get the statue of the Altaffer; brother, Lowell (Ro- Worship - 10 a.m.; Wednesday 11 a.m. dad and brother Lowell selling Sundance Kid to become a re- salie) Lenz; sister Jeannine Royal Rangers and M’Pact: Girls Gateway Baptist grain dryers in four states plus ality. (Willis) Johnson plus a host of - after school, Dinner - 5:30-6:30, Church had Ford and Allis Chalmers On February 12, 2019 in the nephews, nieces and cousins. Boys - 6:30-8 p.m. 6 Antelope Lane, dealerships. In 1978, the Sun- Crook County Memorial hospi- Preceding him in death are Sundance United off Frontage Road East, Phone: dance KOA was purchased, tal in Sundance, Gaylord went his parents; nephew, David Methodist Church 283-1756, www. moving his family here on April to his Heavenly home. Lenz; and sister-in-law Mar- 306 Ryan Street, 283-1954, gatewaybaptistsundance. Pastor Kathy Makus; com; Sunday School - 9:45 a.m., Fool’s Day. Surviving him are his wife ian Lenz. Sunday Worship - 10 a.m., Worship - 10:45 a.m., Evening Gaylord took a class for Jean of 60 years; daughters, Funeral services were Mon- Children’s Church - 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible ground school to be a pilot and Sally Kimmett and Julie Al- day, February 18, 2019 at the during Worship; Handicap Study and prayer - 6:30 p.m. became a commercial pilot with taffer; sons, Jeffrey (Lianna) Sundance United Methodist parking and stairlift Handicap parking instrument rating having his Lenz, Steven (Kathy) Lenz; Church. Burial will take place Mt. Calvary available with easy access. own charter flying service for grandchildren: Cody (Crys- at Green Mountain Cemetery Lutheran Church Nursery available. several years. He put together tal) Lenz, Darcy (Josh) Croell, at a later date. A memorial has care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg 4th and Ryan, Countryside Church a homebuilt airplane and first Scottlin (Cassie) Lenz, Reggie been established to benefit the Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Pastor Norman Wacker, 281- 625 Woodland Drive, Spearfish, Online condolences may be (605) 642-0585: time flying it, flew it nose first (Shannon) Gaylord, Whitney Sundance United Methodist 2622; Sunday Worship Service written at www.fidler-isburg- - 9 a.m., Saturday - 6 p.m., into the ground! (The factory (Cort) Cundy, Colton (Brittany) Church. Sunday School - 10 a.m. Sunday - 9 and 10:40 a.m. directions had an error for the Lenz, Austin (Kenzie) Altaffer, Arrangements are under the funeralchapels.com Church of the Good Mountain View Baptist Shepherd -Episcopal Church 602 Main, Exit 12, Spearfish, Lewis Russell Wood Gayle Ryan; Worship Service - (605) 642-4036, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. [email protected], and operated three different Church of Jesus Christ www.spearfishchurch.com; businesses from 1977 to 2007; of Latter Day Saints Adult Sunday Devils Tower Trading Post, Big 702 S. 7th St.; Sacrament starts School - 9 a.m., Horn Mountain Campground at 9:30 a.m. Worship - 10:30 a.m. and Devils Tower View. St. Paul’s Hope Lutheran Church, Lewis dearly loved his family Catholic Church Wisconsin Synod and enjoyed fishing, hunting, 805 Oak, Sundance, 9135 34th St., Spearfish, boating, dancing, playing cards (605) 722-3857, Father Timothy Martinson, and all family events. Lewis Pastor; Pastor Mark Schutz; Sunday Morning loved spending the winters in Fridays: Mass followed by Holy Arizona. Hour and Worship - 9 a.m., Sunday School Confessions - 7 a.m.; - 10:15 a.m. Lewis is survived by his wife, Sunday Mass - 9:30 a.m. Vineyard Christian Shirley, Gillette; seven children, Oshoto Community Fellowship Church Lewis Russell Wood, 85, of Anita (Mark) Gabso, North Bible Church 3 Industrial Drive, Hulett, Wyoming, passed away Smithfield, Rhode Island, Shawn Pastor John Baldwin; one Pine Haven, (307) 756-3211, peacefully on Tuesday, Febru- (Bob) Burnett, Spearfish, Rus- Pastor Duke Tabor; mile east of Oshoto on ary 12, 2019, at The Legacy sell Wood, Casper, Wyoming, Cabin Creek Rd.; Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Kinship Living and Rehab Center in Gil- Taina (John) Garman, Buffalo, Sunday School - 9:30 a.m., Wyoming, Elaena (Dean) Veli- House lette, Wyoming. Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Groups - Call for info. Lewis was born four miles kaneye, Gillette, Treig (Heather) Pine Ridge Ministries Wood, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Pine Ridge Community Church, west of Hulett on August 25, Saturday, March 2, noon-2 p.m. Carlile, WY, 1933. His parents were John C. Trev (Monica) Wood, Cody, Wy- Pastor Shayla Graham, and Myrtle (Lawrence) Wood. oming; 23 grandchildren; 22 On March 2 from noon to 2 p.m. CCMSD will be First & Third Sunday - 9 a.m. Lewis grew up in the Hulett- great-grandchildren; and sev- holding an open house for the community to see the “It’s Simple! Love. Serve. Grow” eral nieces and nephews. Lewis revisions that have been completed at the hospital in Sundance. Sundance area and attended The main renovations are with the X-ray/CT services grade school in Hulett and The is preceded in death by his son, and with the emergency room. Government Canyon School Kevin and parents, John and Newsbox in Moskee. The family moved Myrtle Wood. to Spearfish, South Dakota, in Funeral services were Sun- 1948 so the kids could attend day, February 17, 2019, at Maker Friday Crook County Medical Spearfish High School and Lew- the Greater Hulett Community Fri., Feb. 22, 1-4 p.m., Library – Services District Board is graduated in 1952. Center in Hulett with Pastor For all ages. Thurs., Feb. 28, 3 p.m., Hospital Lewis served in the US Army Tom Martin, officiating. Burial Benefit Pancake CEO Office from 1953-1955, serving 16 followed at Moore Hill Cemetery Breakfast Alcoholics Anonymous months in Korea. He was near Hulett. Sun., Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Every Tuesday and Thursday, 8 awarded the “Ambassador for In lieu of flowers, the family Sundance Senior Center p.m., Senior Citizens Center Crook County Morning Glories Weight Peace” at a Medal Ceremony in has asked for contributions, in CattleWomen Loss Group 2015. After returning from Ko- memory of Lewis Wood, to: Ride Tues., Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m., Every Thursday, 9 a.m. weigh- rea, Lewis married his sweet- a Horse Feed a Cowboy, P.O. Stadium, Belle Fourche – RSVP in, 9:30 meeting – For more heart, Shirley Knapp, July 17, Box 279, Hulett, WY 82720. Janet A. Jensen, 307-896-2261 information call Mona at 283- 1955. Arrangements are under the or Facebook. 2129. Lewis was in the logging busi- care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Genealogy Al-Anon ness for several years and was Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Tues., Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m., LDS Every Thursday, 8 p.m., Senior manager of the Hulett Coop be- Online condolences may be Church Citizens Center fore purchasing his own busi- written at www.fidler-isburgfu- “Terrific Teeth” Veteran’s Outreach & ness. Lewis and Shirley owned neralchapels.com Storytime Advocacy Program Wed., Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m., Available to veterans and their Library families. Call 307-630-3230. Dr. Harmon E. Keyes, Jr. Dr. Harmon E. Keyes, Jr., 91, Senior Menu of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away February 11, 2019. Feb. 25 – Chicken pot pie with Feb. 27 – Western egg bake, He was born September 8, potatoes, peas, carrots and bis- sausage links, tri-colored pota- 1927, in Globe, Arizona. cuit, French style green beans, toes, green salad, Boston brown mixed green salad, fruit pizza. bread, tropical fruit cup. After high school, he enlisted Feb. 26 – Hot turkey sandwich, Feb. 28 – Liver and onions or in the U.S. Army as a demoli- California blend vegetables, Salisbury steak, baked potato, tion specialist in September Caesar salad, cran-apple com- broccoli, tossed green salad, 1945 and was honorably dis- pote, oatmeal raisin cookie. roll, cherry crisp. charged in July 1948. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Tennessee in 1957, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha. He loved the cowboy lifestyle and left Erika Keyes, mother of Eric, The Sundance Times Arizona to become a “Country Debbie, Connie and Dorothy; 311 Main, P.O. Box 400, Sundance, WY 82729 Doctor,” practicing medicine in Audrie Keyes, mother of Da- Phone: 307-283-3411 Fax: 307-283-3332 Riverton, Torrington and Sun- vid and Blain; and his parents, Editor: [email protected] dance, Wyoming, where he re- Harmon E. and Alice Keyes of News: [email protected] opened the Crook County Hos- Phoenix. Advertising/Subscriptions: [email protected] pital in 1975. Per his request, cremation He especially enjoyed hiking, has taken place under the care Publishers: Jeff and Yvonne Moberg fishing and chasing antelope. of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Reporter: Sarah Pridgeon Among many other accomplish- Funeral Home with a celebra- Production/Circulation: Stan Horning/Melissa Paden ments, he received his commer- tion of life rendezvous sched- uled for a later date in the Wind Accounting: Gay Pangrac cial pilot license in 1971 and ascended Devils Tower at the River Mountain Range. age of 65. Condolences may be offered PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN SUNDANCE, WY He is survived by his wife, Viv- to the family at www.schrader- DEADLINE: 10 a.m. Tuesday ian; brother, David of Tempe, cares.com Arizona; sons, Eric of Cheyenne SUBSCRIPTION RATES: US Addresses: $35/year and Blain of Phoenix, Arizona; includes full online access. stepson, David Morris of Palm Matthew Periodicals Postage Paid Springs, California; daughters, at Sundance WY 82729. Debbie of Fort Myers, Florida, Mills USPS: 526-720 Connie Cornella of Sundance POSTMASTER: and Dorothy Orsburn of St. Matthew Mills, 38 of Gil- SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: George, Utah; 13 grandchildren lette, passed away on Feb- [email protected] Where “The Kid” and 14 great-grandchildren. ruary 15, 2019. got his name Copyright © 2019 by Sundance Times, Inc He was preceded in death by Arrangements are pending. The Sundance Times Page 4 Thursday, February 21, 2019 Peek at the Past This Month at the Weed and Pest Cards of 100 Years Ago 75 Years Ago With the cold weather and snow pack, customers in the The Times February 17, 1944 office have been few and far between, but plenty of work has been occurring. Crook County Weed and Pest started the Thanks February 19, 1919 Results of the voting of the The Fifteenth Wyoming legis- entire student body of the month by welcoming two new board members at our month- lature comes to a close on Sat- Sundance high school to pick ly board meeting. Our Thanks urday of this week. Prohibi- the most popular boy and girl Vance Steedley and Wade Dennis were appointed by the Thanks to all who baked, priced, packaged, sold and tion legislation has consumed in each class were announced Crook County Commissioners to fill two expired terms on bought baked goods for the Sundance Friends of the Li- the board. They both bring great new knowledge and ideas, much of its time, but the Fif- Tuesday evening. Pictures of brary bake sale. Your generosity will help fund two new teenth session will go down in and we are pleased to have both of them representing the the two winners in the Senior bookcases for the Wyoming Room in the Sundance Li- history as perhaps the most class, John Trotter and Neda county. memorable and important Robinson, will appear together The treatment window for using Rozol to poison prairie brary. of any to date if for no other with the names of the winners dogs is rapidly coming to an end. Due to label restrictions, Thank You, reason than the enactment of in the remaining classes: Ju- March 15 is the last day to apply Rozol products to control Sundance Friends of the Library house bill No. 1 by Representa- nior Class – Ethel Anderson prairie dogs. tive Hardin, designed to make and Carl Reimer. Sophomore The Weed and Pest has limited stock still available, and Wyoming the first woman’s Class – Margaret Sipe and won’t be purchasing any more without expressed need. If suffrage state and the thirty- Dick Durfee. Freshman Class you are planning on utilizing Rozol before March 15, please Our Thanks seventh to ratify the federal – Nina Reimer and Leonard contact the Weed and Pest to ensure we have enough on We would like to thank the Sundance State Bank, Sun- amendment, dry as a bone. Snooks. hand to complete your project. With the cold weather and snow pack, this method of con- dance Times newspaper and Crook County Senior Ser- trol may be very difficult at this time of year, please visit with vice District for their support of the Winterfest Art Show us to discuss other options for prairie dog control. and Sale. We also thank the patrons and artists for all A sprayer equipment calibration tool has been developed their work and support of this year’s show. and published on our county website available for public use. Crook County Artists Guild It can be found at: http://www.crookcountyweeds.com/cali- bration.html. Calibrating spray equipment is one of the most overlooked, yet most important, aspects of weed control, as it ensures you are applying the proper amount of herbicide Thank You to the target weed. The Sundance boys and girls athletic teams would like Calibration is a fancy word that essentially means “tun- ing” your spray equipment. It represents how many gallons to give a big thank you to “The Mainstreet Organiza- it takes a certain sprayer to treat/cover one acre of ground; tion event coordinators” who made it possible to have or any other given area. Winter Fest here in Sundance during the slow month The rate can be adjusted/changed many ways, such as: of February. It is a great opportunity for the non-profit application speed, total swath width, sprayer pressure, noz- organization to provide a service to help fundraise for zle type. It is imperative to calibrate any and all application equipment, whether it is a backpack, ATV/UTV boombuster, their programs, in which we can get outside of the com- handgun/spot sprayer or large boom system; even if the per- munity support in our fundraising. We appreciate all son you bought it from (or borrowing it from) “guarantees” it the business that donate time and time again. So this is is calibrated to a certain rate. another avenue of fundraising without hammering our Each type of equipment, and each individual sprayer, will local business. This event is a great shot of economics to produce a different calibration rate. Because of this, a dif- ferent ratio of herbicide will be added as a result. Most her- our local business during a slow time in our community. bicides give recommendations in amount/acre, so if your We would like to especially thank Jim at Deckers Foods, equipment is calibrated in rate/acre, you will know how Tim and the committee members at Powder River Ener- much herbicide to put per gallon/gallons. gy Corporation and Reggie at the Off the Grid Hardware There are vast differences between each sprayer, and cali- and Sports Store for their donation to our vendor booth. bration is necessary to ensure you are putting the right amount of product in your tank. If not, you could put too It was a successful fundraiser for us. Thanks! much and kill way more than you want, or not enough and Sundance Boys and Girls High School Athletic Pro- not kill any weeds; both would be very upsetting. grams In other news, a few Weed and Pest members attended the The above picture was taken in the jungles of New Geor- Wyoming Weed Management Association annual commer- cial applicator recertification training held in Casper. Super- Our Thanks gia by a correspondent of “Yank” The Army Weekly, and visor Andrew Litzel and board member Wade Dennis both “We would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to the accompanied a detailed account of “one of the U.S. Ar- attended the event. ladies of the Church of Christ who worked so hard to my’s toughest jungle actions – the 12-day drive from Mun- This year was a new format from prior years because it al- give us a beautiful dessert and coffee table at our Ma- da airfield to the sea. The picture appeared in the Oct. 15, lowed for new applicants to come to the training for educa- ma’s Memorial service. And made a beautiful dinner for 1943 issue of that publication with the caption: Pfc. Cecil tion, and then take the test at the end to get their license. G. Crago of Sundance, WYO., used to work on a ranch. In Prior to this, the event was just used to gain credit hours for our family (which you all know is not a small group) the New Georgia fight he and his squad came close to be- maintaining certification. after the service. ing wiped out by the Japanese dual-purpose AA guns.” This event provides knowledge and expertise from a pleth- Their hard work was handily displayed and gratefully ora of industry experts ranging from UW professors, Weed enjoyed! You ladies are just awesome, beyond words! and Pest Supervisors, chemical industry representatives, Charlie, thank you so very much for the many trips you Wyoming Department of Ag employees and many more. Be- 50 Years Ago events title, posting a 1666 made up to Humphrey Road to plow by Susan and Rod’s February 20, 1969 total. cause of this format, this year’s conference had one of the highest attendance rates in the history of the event, with for us. Lyle Warner, owner of at 25 Years Ago over 350 people attending. the Aro Café, Friday night February 24, 1994 Also, the county for plowing Humphrey Road. The Weed and Pest also continued its partnership with was elected president of We would like to say thank you for the many, many Blake Hauptman at the UW Extension office for local pri- the Sundance Commercial words of condolence from all of the wonderful people vate applicator training. This was held on January 30 in the Club. Paul Sharp was elect- basement of the courthouse and had fairly good attendance, who called, texted, sent beautiful cards and donations ed vice-president with Har- although not all expired license holders attended. for the Nursing Home whose staff took such wonderful old Bernd continuing in the This free training allows people to come and listen and post of secretary-treasurer. care of our Mom during her last months. learn the basics of pesticides, application procedures, and Three women’s city bowl- And to our wonderful florists, Shannon and Becky who overall safety. At the end, attendees are granted a Wyoming ing championships were created such beautiful flowers for our Mama. They were Private Applicators License. This license allows landowners won by local bowlers during to purchase, and apply Restricted Use Products; addition- extraordinary! the woman’s tourney recent- A jealous Tinkerbell (Lau- ally, will be safer when applying pesticides. We are truly grateful to each and every one of you. Our ly. Mrs. Ilene Sipe won the Although this private applicator license is not required for singles event with 571 while ra Reinhold, left) reacts as mother was one of a kind, a truly beautiful soul and she a vast majority of products, these trainings provide great the Clara Harvey – Edna Wendy (Mandi Marr) and will be forever missed. knowledge about proper handling and application of pesti- Binney team won the dou- Peter (Nick Gill) exchange Bob Ulrich cides that is extremely valuable. Due to the number of ex- bles crown with 1115. Mrs. “kisses” (thimbles) in “Peter pired license holders not attending the Sundance training, Bobbi Scalea Harvey also won the all- Pan”. there is a potential to have a second training held in Hulett. Jeanne and John Rogers If you are one of those with an expired license who missed Stephen and Charlene Ulrich the opportunity, or anyone who is interested in attending a Karen Sholes pesticide training class, please contact the Weed and Pest Sandra Edwards (283-2375) or Blake at the UW Extension Office (283-1192). DONERIGHT Submitted by Andrew Litzel Susan and Rod Mathis CONSTRUCTION This Week at Your Library “SAVING THE PAST: PRESERVING HISTORIC BLACK HILLS Tuesday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at the library. Tell your friends CEMETERIES” program by Vern Davis RESCHEDULED! Now so they can become our Friends! All types of roofing, siding, windows, on Friday, February 22, at 7 p.m. in the Library Meeting New Fiction: SECRETS AT CEDAR CABIN, Lavender Tides gutters, decking, pole barns, Room. #3, by Colleen Coble. JUDGEMENT by Joseph Finder. CRU- Library Programming: STORYTIME: Wednesdays at 10:30 CIBLE, Sigma Force #14, by James Rollins. A BAXTER FAM- new construction and remodels. a.m. February’s themes: “Play to Learn Stations” ON FEBRU- ILY CHRISTMAS by Karen Kingsbury. ARY 6, from 10 to 11:30, “Valentines”, “Kindness/Manners” New Non-Fiction: INFINITE WONDER: An Astronaut’s Photo- “If you want the Job Done Right, Call DoneRight Construction!” and “Teeth”. graphs From A Year in Space by Scott Kelly. ADULT CRAFT NIGHT: stay tuned! QUILTING AT THE LI- New DVDs: LONGMIRE: The Sixth and Final Season. Mike Johnson - Owner BRARY: the 4th Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Not limited New Young Adult: GATHERING DARKNESS, Falling King- Licensed, Bonded & Insured to quilting! Bring any UFO (UnFinished Object) to the library doms #3, by Morgan Rhodes. 290-0819 and work on it here. We have lots of space, outlets and cama- New Junior Fiction: ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN raderie! Call the library for more information. LUNCH BUNCH by Jean Craighead George. I SURVIVED: THE BATTLE OF D- BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP meeting February 28, at 11 a.m. DAY, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis. at the Library. They are reading “Winterdance” by Gary Paul- New Junior Graphic Novel: KNIFE’S EDGE by Hope Larson son. Always on the lookout for new members! CROOK COUN- and illustrated by Rebecca Mock. TY LIBRARY BOARD meeting Thursday, March 7, at 1 p.m. New Junior Non-Fiction: HOW SCIENCE WORKS: TRUCKS, in Hulett. CROOK COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD TRACTORS, AND CRANES by Bryson Gore. meeting Wednesday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m. in Moorcroft. SUN- New Picture Books: ENZO RACES IN THE RAIN! by Garth DANCE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Our next meeting is Stein and illustrated by R.W. Alley. New Easy Readers: ROAR OF THE THUNDER DRAGON by Tracey West. CHILL OF THE ICE DRAGON by Tracey West. SHINE OF THE SILVER DRAGON by Tracey West. WAKING THE RAINBOW DRAGON by Tracey West. TREASURE OF THE GOLD DRAGON by Tracey West. Submitted by Kim Heaster Page 5 The Sundance Times Thursday, February 21, 2019 Opinions Our View This Side of We would like to take the opportunity this week to say the Pond thank you to everyone who subscribes to this newspaper or purchases it each week from the shelves. Without support for Notes from an Uprooted journalism, this nation would be a different place indeed. Englishwoman The New York Times released the results of a survey recently that said 73 percent of news consumers in America who sub- By Sarah Pridgeon scribe to a news source say it has never been more important to support quality journalism. It was this survey that launched the newspaper’s ad cam- Distressing news from back home this week: my elementary paign called, “The Truth Is Worth It”, which aimed to show school has gone into administration. An independent school that original and independent journalism requires resources, in a converted family home, Buckholme Towers was the place time and commitment by showcasing some of the important that taught me how to pull off a straw sunhat and blazer while truths their work has uncovered. You can’t, of course, have conjugating French verbs in a squeaky voice. resources, time and commitment without the funding that Nobody seems quite sure what happened to this institution subscriptions provide. of my own learning. The announcement was made out of the But while the New York Times may be uncovering national blue last Friday, coming as a surprise even to the current crop political scandals, we believe your local newspaper is no less of parents. We welcome your opinion important a pillar of the democracy we enjoy. The New York I heard tell there is a plan to revive the school as a nonprofit, Times may be uncovering wrongdoing on a national and in- which is a relief. Along with my old classmates, I have been The ‘Opinions’ section of our newspaper belongs to you, the reminiscing about those halcyon days when school was about readers. We encourage you to use it to express your opinions. ternational scale, but it takes just as much effort on a local The Sundance Times does not solicit any particular viewpoint level to make sure our readers know what is happening in simple sums and storytime and I should be sad to see it disap- and publishes most all letters we receive. Letters are not pub- their towns and county. pear. lished when they cannot be verified, when they arrive unsigned, It’s often said that government is better the closer it is to the I have so many fond memories of its creaky stairs that wound when they are libelous, when they are not considered in good people, and we think coverage of government is just as vital in circles as they led to the headmistress’s office and the dis- taste or when they are meant personally for one reader. 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Letters Without financial support in the form of your subscription knobbly bit. to the editor are intended to express the writer’s viewpoint and I will always remember my penultimate year, when we were will not be printed if they are written as personal thank-yous or checks or the 75c you hand over to the cashier, we could not advertising messages. do that. While we are human beings and happy to admit we’re awarded the privilege of helping Mrs. Cake (which is still the The Sundance Times is not responsible for the views expressed not perfect, we do strive to the utmost of our ability to make best name I’ve ever heard for a cook) dole out lunches to the in the ‘Opinions’ page and does not, in publishing them, neces- sure we are delivering the news you need – and we couldn’t smaller students. sarily endorse any particular opinion. do it without your help. My memories of the dining area are particularly fond because We also aim to improve what we bring to our readers, in- supervision was lax, which meant my best friends and I could troducing new ideas and sections, which is why you’ll some- concoct plans to reserve an unbalanced number of roast pota- Legislative Contacts times spot changes within these pages to what you are used toes for ourselves. Mrs. Cake’s chocolate desserts were divine, so of course we soon figured out how to steal an extra por- Senator Ogden Driskill PO Box 155, Devils Tower WY 82714, to seeing. We have recently upgraded our online presence, Cell: 307-680-5555, Email: [email protected] tion. for example, to ensure our subscribers can access all of their Representative Tyler Lindholm Home: 307-468-2121, Cell: news and information wherever they may be. Again, we could I also recall that what passed for salad at Buckholme Towers 307-282-0968, Email: [email protected], TylerLindholm. not do that without your support. was a combination of lettuce, processed meat and shredded com Our founding fathers very sensibly chose to keep the fourth cheese with no other ingredients. This was Mrs. Cake’s one Governor Mark Gordon State Capitol, 200 W 24th St, transgression when it came to cooking because I don’t think Cheyenne WY 82002-0010, 307-777-7434, Fax: 307-632-3909, estate separate from the others. There are no state-funded Website: governor.wy.gov she believed salad was a thing worth eating in the first place. publications in our country, which means the news we bring US Senator John Barrasso 307 Dirksen Senate Office Building, you will always be independent from outside influence. We We didn’t care much for lettuce either, so we would pile cheese Washington DC 20510, 202-224-6441, Fax: 202-224-1724, Toll are not restricted to telling you only the things that your gov- on our plates and hide our sins with a single leaf of Iceberg. Free: 866-235-9553, 2 N Main St Ste 206, Sheridan WY 82801, ernment has decided you are allowed to know. Never trust a child to portion out their own vegetables. 307-672-6456, Website: barrasso.senate.gov I also liked our school nurse very much – he was a kind US Senator Mike Enzi 379A Senate Russell Office Building, Why is this important? Because history has shown us time Washington DC 20510, 202-224-3424, Fax: 202-228-0359, Toll and again that one of the first signs of a crumbling democracy man who fussed over you when you felt under the weather. I Free: 888-250-1879, 222 S Gillette Ave Ste 503, Gillette WY is the loss of its newspapers, because a dictator or despot will believe I faked at least one earache just so I could spend an 82716, 307-682-6268, Fax: 307-682-6501, Website: enzi.senate. always prefer the population does not question their actions. hour in his office, which was only slightly more virtuous than gov As the Washington Post would tell you, “democracy dies in the classmate who kept stabbing herself in the nose with a US Representative Liz Cheney 416 Cannon House Office Bldg, compass. Washington DC 20515, 300 S Gillette Ave Ste 2001, Gillette WY darkness”. 82718, 307-414-1677, Website: cheney.house.gov To shine a light into your government and help it stay hon- Our teachers were wonderful, from Mrs. Clarke helping us est and close to its people is a responsibility we take extreme- read “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” in English to the ly seriously. As is your need to stay informed about your own slightly batty lady who taught us French one sound at a time, community and the good works that are being done within shrieking “eeeeeeeee” across the classroom before making us it. recite every word she could think of that contained a similar Bringing you the information you expect is a goal that, with noise. Then there was Mrs. Bexon, who was known by her your help, we will always strive to meet. Thank you for help- imaginative students as “Bossy Bexon” because she was the ing us do that. strictest of them all. I will always remember Speech Day, which was both the par- ents’ chance to see their younglings awarded prizes and an op- portunity for us to put on a show for them. I’m not sure it was always as entertaining as we kids assumed. Legislative Update For instance, I took ballet when I was very small, but you By Tyler Lindholm haven’t learned to pirouette by the age of four, so instead we Greetings from Cheyenne! sat in a row and pointed our toes repeatedly for what seemed This, the sixth week of the like hours. One year, though, we reenacted the entire Battle of 65th General Session, saw Hastings with wooden swords and tinfoil helmets, which sure- the released of the Joint ly must have been fun to watch. Appropriations Conference Buckholme Towers was tiny compared to most. Even now, its Committee Budget compro- classrooms only hold around 125 kids in total, which is minis- mise. The final bill is a true cule compared to your average British primary school. compromise with neither It couldn’t have held any more if it tried, located, as it was, in Chamber getting exactly an old Victorian house. This was part of the reason my parents what it wanted and much chose it for me, though it would be many years after I gradu- of the final product ended ated that my mother would admit the real reason. up fairly close to the orginal She liked the hats. Yes, you heard me correctly. The Buck- recommendation from the holme Towers uniform is green and gray, with a hat for the Joint Appropriations Committee. winter and another for summer. It was the latter version, a The House continues to make great progress in considering “boater”, with a thick green ribbon tied around the brim, which Senate Files that have been sent to us. There have been many would be responsible for shaping my education right out of the interesting bills debated on the floor this week including: gate. SF 70 – Landowner and lessee liability limitations When the news of my school’s demise broke, I’m sad to say SF 127 – Felony fleeing or eluding police that, though some kind soul immediately jumped on Go- SF 28 – Banking technology and stock revisions FundMe in an attempt to gather enough money to keep the I still have four bills alive in the Senate. HB 97 is currently school open, it didn’t do very well. When last I looked, it had being considered on the floor of the Senate and I look forward only raised £35, or about $50. I suppose the kids can buy a to its passage. HB97 and HB98 are both bills that work to- box of crayons to keep themselves out of trouble while they sit wards expanding broadband in our rural areas of the State, in the playground wondering where all the teachers went, but all while at no cost to the State or the taxpayers. that’s going to be about it. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesi- I know the world moves on and nothing stays the same for- tate to contact me at 307-282-0968 or email me at Tyler. ever, but I do hope they find a way to keep my school open. Not [email protected]. You can also find updates about my because I would like to see my own past preserved, though I’ll work on my Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Tyler4HD1. admit that plays a part, but because I’d like new generations to keep making memories of their own. Bills I have introduced: The building was gutted by a fire a few years ago and then HB0015 - Motor vehicles-titles and bills of sale. rebuilt, so it doesn’t look the same as it once did. By now, I Placed on Senate General File would guess all our teachers have retired, so there’ll be no Mrs. HB0055 - Transport of mobile homes-copy of title. Moore hitting kids on the head with rulers when they haven’t Referred to Senate Transportation Committee learned their times tables (which is probably a good thing). HB0097 - Taxation of broadband internet infrastruc- But it’s still the school that requires its students to own a ture. collection of hats and the classes are still small enough that Passed Senate 2nd Reading there’s only one friendship clique. I’m willing to bet the older HB0098 - Rights of way-communications services. kids are still keeping the biggest slice of pie for themselves and Placed on General File I think the two trees are still there in the playground with a HB0179 – Food Trucks stone border that’s perfect for playing “the floor is lava”. No report by Committee of the Whole Deadline Buckholme Towers was a unique experience, much closer to HB0234 – Marihuana reform the small classes and homely feel of Crook County’s schools No report by Committee of the Whole Deadline than most of its city alternatives. I would love to think there HJ0003 - Supreme court justices-senate confirmation. are kids not even born yet who will follow my footsteps into an House did not consider old, converted house just because their mothers were enam- ored with a summer hat.

LOST CROOK COUNTY NEWS Sundance News with Victoria Connett M-F 8:30 a.m. ONE ANGUS COW KYDT Hulett News with Freida Dent M, W, F 8:45 a.m. Yellow ear tag, freeze brand right hip 103.1 FM Moorcroft News with Cynthia Clonch/Monte Reichenberg M, W, F 8:50 a.m. left hip. Call 308-631-7878. The Sundance Times Page 6 Thursday, February 21, 2019 Original FFA Gillette woman finds “Hemp” banner donated to products museum kidney donor By Patrick Filbin lead to Gillette News-Record Via Wyoming News Exchange arrest Editor’s note: Michelle Butler is the daugh- By Sarah Pridgeon ter of Crook County resident Criss Neiman A substance that allegedly and the late Tim Crozier. turned out to be marijuana, rather than the “hemp” prod- GILLETTE — Kathy Berman cried for 20 min- uct the suspect claimed, led utes after seeing the text message. to the arrest of an Oregon It was a Thursday night and she was tired. woman earlier this month These days, she’s always tired. She sleeps more on the interstate. Paige Im- than she’s awake. It’s what she’s been used to brogno faces felony charges for more than two years now. Photo by August Frank, Gillette News Record of possession and intent to Exhausted, Berman was spending another After years of suffering with kidney failure, deliver. night in when her daughter sent a text message Kathy Berman, left, will soon be receiving a On February 2, a Wyoming with a photo. new kidney from Michelle Butler, right. But- Highway Patrol trooper pa- It was a picture of a cake. trolling on I-90 near mile- ler is a friend of Berman’s daughter and de- On the cake was a frosted kidney with three post 181 observed a vehicle words: “Share da spare.” cided to get tested to see if she would be a allegedly traveling at 80 mph Sarah Pridgeon photo How many people can say that they knew their compatible donor. Turns out she is. in the 75 mph zone. Accord- From left to right: Kate Sell, FFA advisor Brian Kennah, life would be saved after seeing a photo of a ing to the trooper’s affidavit, Nate Schommer, Teagan Marchant, Laramie Holst, cake? son said. “I tried twice. They shut me down right he executed a traffic stop on Lane Hodge, Logan Wilen and Museum Director Rocky “I instantly lost it,” Berman said. “I don’t know away.” the vehicle, which bore an Courchaine. how long I cried for. I still cry every time I think When Butler heard about what Berman was Oregon license plate. about it.” going through and how tough it was for Erick- By Sarah Pridgeon from the original members and On checking the driver’s It has been a long road for Berman and her son, there was something emotionally familiar some of those names are still license information, the family. about it. The Crook County Museum familiar around here. It’s kind trooper reports he was ad- Berman has suffered from kidney failure for Butler was 20 years old when her dad died. As took ownership of a special of interesting and we thought vised she is currently sus- years. The disease runs in the family. Berman’s she listened to one of her best friends talk about piece of local history last week we should be doing something pended. Crook County Dis- mother and grandfather had to have kidney what it might be like losing their mom, Butler as the Sundance FFA chapter to celebrate our history.” patch further advised that transplants. couldn’t help but think of her own story, how delivered the original banner The banner was found fold- the driver had been cited Hailey Erickson, one of Berman’s four kids, hard it was to say goodbye to her dad. that commemorated their or- ed in a closet. Museum Direc- and convicted for driving said two of her aunts on her dad’s side have also “I didn’t want Hailey to not have a mom and her ganization’s founding many tor Rocky Courchaine believes while under suspension. needed kidney transplants. kids to not have a grandma,” Butler said. decades ago. The donation is it likely once hung in the old According to his affidavit, The worst of Berman’s kidney troubles came After that dinner, without much hesitation or intended to mark a special high school, Old Stoney. the trooper told Imbrogno less than three years ago when she was living in any prompting by Erickson, Butler immediately occasion for FFA while pre- “We thought, this is an ar- she was under arrest for Florida. began looking into how to become a live donor. serving its long history in this tifact, there’s a long tradition driving while under suspen- She is from Gillette originally, so when the pain Butler is a Type O-negative blood donor, the area. of FFA in Crook County and it sion and asked her to exit got to be too much and no one was around to universal blood type and the rarest. Only 6.6 “The FFA is in its nineti- would be nice to have some- the vehicle, but she refused take care of her, Erickson moved her mom back percent of the world’s population has O-negative eth year this year and we got thing hanging in the muse- several times. The trooper home. blood and because of that, Butler has always to looking and our original um,” he says. called for backup while Im- Berman lived with Erickson, her husband been passionate about regularly donating. charter is still hanging in our The kids also uncovered a brogno allegedly asked what Brody and their three kids after the move before About a month later, Butler traveled to Den- classroom – it was signed in tub full of old scrapbooks that was going to happen to her finding her own apartment. ver with her husband and spent two days going 1929,” says FFA advisor Brian Courchaine says he would vehicle. Throughout her health complications, Berman through rigorous testing to see if she would be a Kennah. love to add to the library col- The trooper reports that he had so many surgeries — most of them in Gil- perfect match to donate a kidney to Berman. “There are still signatures lection. informed Imbrogno the vehi- lette — that she has lost count. Berman knows how tedious and draining those cle would be towed to Sun- Berman tried to put off taking dialysis as long two days can be. She did the same thing for her dance after its contents had as she could but due to her kidney failure her mother but unfortunately wasn’t a match. been inventoried. He asked Sundance Police Report body started to shut down. Being a perfect match even with your most im- if there was anything in the Feb. 9 – House watch and torist with vehicle lock-out. Re- Dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that mediate family is rare. Being a perfect match to a vehicle that could harm him, business checks. Three bar sponded to alarm at local busi- removes unwanted toxins from the body that a stranger without any relation is extremely rare. to which Imbrogno allegedly checks and five traffic stops. ness. Everything found secure. healthy kidney would otherwise deal with by fil- After two days of testing the results came stated there was not. Two officers participated in Two traffic stops. tering the blood. Dialysis patients must sit in a back. When asked if there was a joint training with Crook Feb. 13 – House watch and chair with tubes flowing from them for hours on Then Butler ordered the cake. anything illegal in the ve- County Sheriff’s Office. business checks. Three bar end multiple times a week. Gift of a lifetime hicle, Imbrogno allegedly Feb. 10 – House watch and checks. Three traffic stops. Berman has to go to dialysis three days a week Erickson knew that when she sent the photo to said she had some “hemp” business checks. Assisted with Feb. 14 – Assist Upton Po- for four hours a day. It takes a lot out of her, as her mom that she needed to give her some time in the back. She was placed traffic control to land Life Flight lice Department with child it does anyone who goes through it. before calling. under arrest and the trooper at Port of Entry. Assisted South abuse investigation. House During dialysis, Berman had three fistula sur- “When I called 20 minutes later she was still reports he performed an in- Dakota DFS with juvenile cur- watch and business checks. geries — or hemodialysis procedures — that con- crying,” she said. ventory of the vehicle. rently staying in Sundance. Three bar checks and three nected an artery and vein to a failing kidney in As soon as Berman saw the cake she knew it A black plastic tote was Feb. 11 – House watch and traffic stops. an attempt to revive it. was a reality: Butler, out of the kindness of her located in the rear of the business checks. Traffic stop. Feb. 15 – House watch and All of those surgeries proved unsuccessful. heart, had decided to donate a kidney. van that the trooper reports Feb. 12 – House watch and business checks. Three bar In August, Berman had three surgeries in 16 Berman knew that Butler was looking into get- contained a leafy substance business checks. Assisted mo- checks and three traffic stops. days to deal with blood clots. ting tested but she had no idea that her daugh- with the “faint odor of mari- As she was going through the difficulties that ter’s best friend was seriously considering donat- juana”. Imbrogno allegedly come with kidney failure, Berman’s name sat ing a kidney. claimed it was “hemp” she SMALL-TOWN near the bottom of the very long kidney trans- Looking back on it, Berman said she is glad grew in Minnesota and car- FRIENDLY SERVICE plant donor list. that Butler did most of the testing and inquir- ries with her to give to peo- Always welcoming new patients A recent editorial in the Journal of the American ing behind the scenes. She didn’t want to get her ple. Society of Nephrology estimated that of 126,000 hopes up for anything. According to the trooper’s people diagnosed annually with end-stage renal “When you’re so sick and in the hospital as affidavit, Imbrogno stated disease, only 20,000 will eventually receive a do- many times as I was, you look for any gleam of she can legally carry the nated kidney. hope,” she said. substance with her because YOUR SMILE MATTERS That number is even smaller for people who will Butler had decided to give Berman more than it contains .002 percent Christopher J. Jackson, DMD, DICOI • John H. Jackson, DDS receive an organ from a live donor rather than a hope. She was giving her life. THC. A total of 43.28 ounces • Jonathan G. Krum, Phd, DMD cadaver. “I think at first I was a little naive about it,” of the substance was seized jacksondentalsd.com “The average wait for a kidney transplant is five Butler said. “I didn’t have any hesitation about as evidence. years,” Erickson said. it, but then I realized it is a bigger deal than I Later the same day, a test Berman and the rest of the family figured they thought.” was performed on the sub- were halfway through the waiting period this “There are not many people like her,” Berman stance in the evidence room winter when a family friend stepped up and of- said. “I see her and I still cry.” of the Crook County Sheriff’s NOTICE fered the gift of a lifetime. Berman and Butler’s surgery is scheduled for Office. The test allegedly re- Erickson first met Michelle Butler when But- Feb. 25. Butler will have to stay in the hospital turned a presumptive posi- City Hall will be closed February ler’s husband coached the T-ball team their kids for a couple of days before being able to come tive result for marijuana. 25 and 26 for software training. were on. home to Gillette. Imbrogno has been charged “We became instant friends,” Erickson said. Berman is set to spend a month in the Denver with felony counts of posses- In case of an emergency please “As soon as we met them we knew they were our area while she recovers. sion of a controlled substance kind of people.” Looking back on the last two and a half years, and possession with intent call 283-3000. It helped that both of Butler’s kids were the Berman said she knows she would not be where to deliver. She also faces one same age as two of Erickson’s. The families spent she is in such great spirits without the support misdemeanor count of driv- a weekend camping in the Big Horn Mountains. from her family. ing while suspended. “Ever since then it’s been a different kind of “They have meant everything to me through all Looking for a safe bet? bond than I have had with almost anyone else,” of this,” she said. “The support they have given Why gamble your money on risky investments in uncertain times? Erickson said. me has been absolutely amazing.” Buy a certificate of deposit, and get a guaranteed rate of return. Butler said she felt that instant connection too. For Erickson, Butler’s choice was just the icing Circuit She said it’s rare when people come into your on the cake. life, especially at this stage with her own family, “I don’t know anyone else as special as her be- Court % % to connect with someone on such a deep level. fore this,” she said. “I couldn’t thank her enough APY* APY* Speeding – Sean P. Mur- One night over dinner at the Butler house, Er- to be my friend, let alone do this.” .80 2.84 .05 3.10 phy, ID, 95/80, $120; Mi- ickson talked about her mom and how hard of a Erickson always talks about how nonchalant chael J. Sarver, Gillette, time she was having. She had just returned from Butler is about her incredible sacrifice. 16-Month 27-Month 96/75, $150; Sasha M. Rapid City after taking Berman to the emergency “I always tell her she acts like it’s just anoth- 2Step Up CDs have a minimum 3opening deposit of $1,000.00: Dowis, Sheridan, 93/75, room. er day for her (but) she’s literally changing our $135; Gary J. Argue, Gil- “I knew Kathy and that she had been going family’s life,” she said. “It’s hard being a kid tak- % % % lette, 88/80, $86 through kidney failure but didn’t know the im- ing care of your sick parent so she’s giving all of APY* APY* APY* Fail to Drive Vehicle .90 1.92 .40 2.43 .85 2.89 pact it was having on her life,” Butler said. “Hai- us, my kids most importantly, something they Step Up 12-Month Step Up 24-Month Step Up 60-Month Within Single Lane – Don- 1 Time Step Up Rate 1 Time Step Up Rate 2 Time Step Up Rate ley was really upset about it, talking about the wouldn’t have had.” ald I. Parker, KY, $75 1 2 2 transplant and the donor list. It tore at my heart- Butler said her own mom was the first person Weight Over Permit Lim- strings.” she thought of when she decided to give one of Call us today! its (0-2000) – Allan R. Al- Erickson had tried to get tested to see if she her kidney’s to Berman. bright, TN, $70 could donate a kidney to her mom, but because “If it was my mom I would want someone to do No Driver’s Record of of her family’s history with kidney failure, doc- this for her,” Butler said. Duty Status – Justin J. Ma- 612 Pine St, Box 560 | Upton, WY | 307-468-2447 tors wouldn’t go near her. Luckily for Berman, she has found her some- The bank that has your best interest in mind kowski, AZ, $175 “They wouldn’t even draw my blood,” Erick- one. *Annual Percentage Yield. Effective 2-7-2019. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawl. Page 7 The Sundance Times Thursday, February 21, 2019 Snow plow hit near Wyoming News Briefs Inyan Kara on I90 compensation for mental around, so to speak,” ACSD Gillette man health counseling. Legislature No. 1 business manager Ed during morning run sentenced to The law originally allowed approves law to Goetz told the school board victims or dependents of the on Wednesday. prison in string victims up to $15,000 for let governments Wyoming statutes require medical or mental health school districts to provide on- of attacks expenses related to injury spend excess site schools for isolated stu- GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gil- caused by the crime. tax revenue dents when transportation to lette man was sentenced Victims are now also eli- other schools in not possible. Thursday to more than 10 gible for an extra $10,000 ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — A Cozy Hollow has operated years in prison for assaults awarded by the DVS in case bill to give local governments off-and-on for much of the on a puppy, his girlfriend of an injury or counseling the ability to use excess spe- last century, and the district and a fellow jail inmate. that exceeded the $15,000. cial purpose taxes after voter still owns a modular on the “This is a horrific series of The additional compen- approved projects are com- site. events,” said District Judge sation can also be used to pleted is going to Gov. Mark “That’s in pretty good condi- Thomas Rumpke. “It’s bad cover future loss of wages, Gordon for his signature. tion,” Goetz said. “It will need enough that you tortured special medical needs or House Bill 95, sponsored some work. We’ll need to get the animal…Then on proba- any other special assistance by Rep. Clark Stith, R-Rock some furniture up there.” Courtesy photo tion you beat up a house- related to injury from the Springs, successfully made ACSD No. 1 operates a The scene of a crash involving a WYDOT snowplow near hold member, and if that’s crime committed. The new it through the Legislature on second one-student school, Interstate 90 milepost 170 Tuesday morning. not enough, while in jail, you bill will also benefit victims Friday. It would allow gov- Notch Peak Elementary, in a decided to – pardon the lan- who may need more time for ernments to spend funds on nearby area. A WYDOT snowplow was struck by a passenger car in the guage, but there’s no other counseling or recovery from other capital projects like the However, the district con- westbound lane of Interstate 90, milepost 170, during a mid way to say it – beat the crap injury due to a crime. Bitter Creek restoration proj- siders it impractical to trans- morning run on February 19. out of somebody.” ect in Rock Springs. port Cozy Hollow’s students At about 9:45 a.m., a WYDOT snowplow operator was plow- In 2016, Santos pleaded no The House voted 50-8 with to Notch Peak since the roads ing light, powdery snow in the passing lane of the Interstate contest to aggravated animal Campbell two excused in favor of con- connecting the two are impas- when a tandem belly dump truck proceeded to pass the plow cruelty, a felony, after his curring with a Senate agree- sible for much of the winter. on the right side. Following the belly dump was a small passen- 14-week-old pit bull puppy County to help ment to change a section Superintendent Jubal Yen- ger car which chose to enter the passing lane to pass the belly died of injuries caused by of the measure from a two- nie said the district would dump only to find the snow plow. The passenger car struck blunt force trauma, accord- Wright with man thirds vote of a governing likely need to hire a new the sander and grazed the left side of the belly dump. Minimal ing to court documents. camp body to a simple majority, on teacher for the school. damage was reported on all vehicles and no injuries were re- He was sentenced to 14 to Friday. Between Notch Peak and “This bill directly affects Cozy Hollow, the district will ported. 20 months in prison, which GILLETTE (WNE) — Camp- Rock Springs, because HB need to spend about $150,000 “This is a prime example of why keeping a safe distance and was suspended in favor of bell County will assist the 95 will free up approximately teaching just two students clear line of sight is important when determining whether to 320 days in jail and two town of Wright prepare for $2.2 in excess sixth penny next year. pass a vehicle or not, says Sundance Area Maintenance Super- years of probation. Because the arrival of a proposed money from the 2012 spe- visor, Brad Marchant. “We ask that you take extra precautions he failed to comply with man camp to house workers cial purpose excise tax bal- when passing any vehicle, one never knows what is in front of conditions of his probation, in the oil and gas industry. lot that would otherwise be Impact you in the other lane,” adds Marchant. Rumpke reimposed the pris- County Planner and Zoning in legal limbo,” Stith said. WYDOT strongly encourages all drivers to increase their fol- on sentence at Thursday’s Administrator Megan Nelms assistance “It’s up to the mayor and lowing distances when snow removal operations are occuring hearing. said a trucking company City Council, of course, how sought for on our highways. What you may experience as good visibility While on probation in July, called her in December, ask- to spend the money, but it is and passing conditions may quickly change if the snowplow Santos attacked his girlfriend ing if it could set up a man my expectation that the city transmission line encounters changing snow conditions. after she admitted to going camp in Wright to house at will use all or a portion of WYDOT plow operators are experiencing high workloads while through his phone while he least 100 workers. project the funds as matching funds performing their duties. The changing snow conditions and was sleeping because she Wright Mayor Ralph Kin- for an upcoming State Loan lack of visible pavement markings could mean they are unable suspected he was speaking gan said he wanted to bring RAWLINS (WNE) — The and Investment Board grant to maintain their lane of travel. Give the plow room to improve to other women, according the county on board because small square table held a application for the Bitter the road conditions for all involved. to court documents. Wright has a limited staff. handful of people, delegates Creek project. When she confronted him Nelms will work for Wright from every affected city, each “In this way, the city can le- about the other women, he to help the town plan for the presenting how the Tran- verage excess funds to deal continued from page 1 became angry, pulling her proposed camp. sWest Express Transmission Repeal: with the flood control problem hair, hitting her and stran- “That’s where I thought it’d Line project will impact their in downtown Rock Springs.” estimated the state would save $756,035 in 2020, and in pre- gling her for long enough be better if we had the coun- community. Their conclusion: The project involves the re- vious testimony, Olsen said he believed it would be even more that she felt she was “going ty involved, to make sure ev- $8 million needed to weather pair of a 1920s-era levee. when other factors were taken into account. Even without any- to die.” erything is done and they’re the storm of construction. Rock Springs Mayor Tim one currently on the state’s death row, Olsen said local and On Thursday, Rumpke sen- not just bringing in a bunch The $8 million will be dis- Kaumo said he is appreciative state government would be saving by not having to staff at- tenced Santos to five to sev- of junk,” Kingan said. tributed among Carbon and of the efforts of the legislators torneys and other experts for the potential of a death penalty en years in prison for stran- While a man camp can be Sweetwater counties, the cit- who supportive the measure, case. gulation and six months in little more than an RV park, ies of Rawlins, Sinclair, Wam- in particular, Stith and Sen. Since 1976, Wyoming has only executed one person: Mark jail for domestic battery. this one is much more than sutter and Saratoga. The cit- Liisa-Anselmi-Dalton, who Hopkinson, who was put to death in 1992. One inmate, Dale While in jail in November, that, Nelms said. It’s a one- ies of Dixon and Baggs were cosponsored HB 95. Wayne Eaton, had his death sentence overturned in 2014. Santos attacked another level structure that contains present for the meeting, but Many opponents of the bill focused their arguments on the inmate, kicking him in the a movie theater, a cafeteria determined no need for finical need for Wyoming to seek the death penalty to ensure justice is head several times and pos- and a recreational area and Albany County assistance. being done for victims and their families. But some arguments sibly fracturing his eye sock- is being dismantled in Loui- Several representatives against HB 145 centered around the religious component of the et, according to court docu- siana. The company wants to open new found physical attendance death penalty. ments. to reassemble it in Wright as impossible as the weather “The greatest man who ever lived died via the death penalty Rumpke sentenced him soon as possible, she said. one-student closed many routes into Raw- for you and for me,” said Sen. Lynn Hutchings, R-Cheyenne. on Thursday to three to five “They were very upfront school lins, but a conference call was “Governments were instituted to execute justice. If it wasn’t years in prison, which will and interested in working able to maintain communica- for Jesus dying via the death penalty, we would all have no run consecutively to his oth- with us,” she said. “They’re LARAMIE (WNE) — Albany tion across snowy roads. hope.” er sentences. not a fly-by-night company County School District No. Carbon County requests Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, testified Wednesday in that will ravage the town.” 1 will open another rural el- $600,000 for Road and committee against the bill and reiterated his view Thursday “I have no issue with you ementary school this fall for Bridge, $375,000 for Sher- that the death penalty remains a strong deterrent for crime, Governor signs helping them, this is going a single child who’s set to be- iff and $214,000 for general something supporters of the bill argued against. He quoted the crime victim to be as big of a county is- gin kindergarten. The child’s funds, for a total $1,189,424. son of a murder victim who said knowing his father’s killer was sue as a town issue,” said younger sibling is also set Rawlins requested put down like a “rabid dog” gave him some peace. compensation Commissioner Mark Chris- to attend the school in two $241,180.74. The cost will Bouchard also talked about the push by some to end the bill tensen. “But I would like to years. not go to utility improve- death penalty as a way to grow the prison population to benefit see some regulations or con- The “new” school is actually ments, believing increased themselves financially. The cost of providing care for prisoners strains on these will be re- SHERIDAN (WNE) — The tractual obligations for se- a re-opening of Cozy Hollow is substantial, he said, and he spoke about the potential for solved using capital gener- Wyoming Legislature passed curity.” School off Tunnel Road — having to pay for sex changes for inmates, something that hap- ated by the additional popu- House Bill 45, a bill clarify- The county’s zoning regu- northeast of the Wheatland pened in 2017 in California. lation. The fund distribution ing crime victim compensa- lations have got that cov- Reservoirs. Boner said he was disappointed with the result, but pointed is not set; rather the funding tion eligibility, Feb. 12, and ered, Nelms said. There is a That school, which has pre- out the bill had gotten farther than in any other previous at- will be placed into the general Gov. Mark Gordon signed section specifically for con- viously served the same fami- tempt to repeal capital punishment in Wyoming. fund. According to Rawlins the bill into law the same struction camps. It was add- ly, was closed about a decade ACLU’s Wyoming chapter had worked for the repeal and ex- City Manager Scott Hannum, day. ed in 2011, but Nelms said ago. pressed disappointment with Thursday’s result. this allows for a more flexible Crime victim compensa- this is the first time anyone Reopening Cozy Hollow “We are immensely disappointed the Senate chose to keep the response to erosion caused tion is a program through has called asking about the School is necessary now “that death penalty in Wyoming,” said Sabrina King, policy director by new citizens. the Wyoming Division of rules. the generations have come for the ACLU of Wyoming. “It is costly, ineffective, and it is dis- Saratoga needs $1,512,924 Victim Services that allows ingenuous to keep it part of our criminal justice system, as we to cope with the influx of a victim — of any crime re- cannot execute anyone, even if we wanted to. We will continue Sponsored construction workers. sulting in injury, medical fighting and look forward to the day we end this disgrace of a Sinclair asked for $179,550 or counseling costs, loss by practice in our state.” for street maintenance, wa- of employment or wages or ter system, sewer system, any other economic deficit police, fire department and that may have been caused general funds needed to continued from apge 1 Reform: by the crime — to be grant- maintain public parks and ed money to help alleviate other places. and expenditures whether or not that activity was done in co- those expenses. ordination with a candidate. A disclosure must now explicitly Wamsutter requested The bill will give authori- $2,758,518 and the Sweet- state, “Paid for by…” zation to the DVS to allow According to Buchanan, many of the comments received from water County government additional time for victims requested $2,561,498. These voters expressed concern over the gray area of express advo- to acquire and claim ex- cacy in campaign advertisements. In other words, political funds will be distributed in penses for mental health much the same way between advertising that explicitly recommends voting for or against a counseling and care. candidate. police funding, sewer and The Legislature agreed public health care. “However distasteful and disappointing advertisements from that compensation may be ‘Wrong for Wyoming,’ ‘Switch for Wyoming,’ and ‘Protecting Our The next step for the affect- rewarded to those who have ed governments is to approve Constitution’ may have been, they were legal in 2018. The 2020 suffered losses because of election cycle will be different with these reforms,” he said. memorandums of under- the crime occurring within standing at their next coun- “I am especially grateful to the Corporations Elections and a two-year period. Political Subdivisions Committees in the Senate and House cil meetings. After which, the The passing of HB45 al- plan will be submitted for fi- for recognizing that updating the election code is essential to lows the division to award ensure the integrity of the election process from beginning to From Wyoming nal approval from the Indus- a victim one extra year of News Exchange trial Siting Council. end.” Newspapers Senate Enrolled Act 3 will become effective on July 1. The Sundance Times Page 8 Thursday, February 21, 2019 A permanent record... The Public Notices section of this newspaper provides a permanent record of what your public officials are doing...meeting minutes, ordinances, expenditures. Your local government actions are recorded in Public Notices black and white, a permanent part of history.

Notice is hereby given that on the District (CCNRD) is operating a grant At the time and place set forth Office said Mortgagor, to Mortgage Meeting 8th day of February, 2019, a Petition from the Wyoming Department above, the bids will be publicly HVAC & Controls Upgrade Electronic Registration Systems, Meeting Notice was filed in the District Court in and of Environmental Quality which opened, read aloud, and recorded. Sundance, Wyoming Inc., as nominee for First National for Crook County, State of Wyoming, directs funding towards off-stream CCSD#1 will make the award and Bank of Gillette, its successors Crook County Democrats Annual by Kari Van Luvan, natural mother, water development projects (wells, notify successful bidders March 18, Submit written request for items with and assigns as Mortgagee, and Meeting March 9, 2019, Sundance praying for an Order of the Court solar pumps, water pipeline, tanks) 2019. check made out to Crook County which Mortgage was recorded on Library Meeting Room, 10 a.m. changing the above minor’s name and grazing management systems School District #1. December 19, 2016, at Reception to Thomas Allen Montgomery. (cross fences, exclusion fences, AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS Publish: February 21, 28 and March Brian Marchant, Chairman No. 646868, in Book 571, at Page water gaps) etc. Projects must 7, 2019 A. Bidding Documents may be Crook County School District 119 in the public records in the Any person desiring to object to be located on the Belle Fourche office of the County Clerk and ex- the granting of the Petition may do examined at: #1 River, Donkey Creek or a primary Board of Trustees officio Register of Deeds in and for so by filing an objection in writing tributary. 1. Central Office Crook County, State of Wyoming; with the Clerk of Court not later Crook County School Publish: February 21 and February and than the 8th day of April, 2019. The CCNRD is accepting District #1 28, 2019 WHEREAS, the Mortgage was SUBDIVISION applications until 4:00 pm on March 122 State Hwy 585 assigned for value as follows: Dated this 11th day of February, 1, 2019. Project applications will NOTICE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION 2019. Sundance, WY Assignee: Lakeview Loan HEARING be ranked to prioritize projects Servicing, LLC Mark L. Hughes, #5-1710 that will reduce e. coli loading to 2. Billings Builder’s Exchange, Billings, Montana Assignment dated: January 3, Be advised that Kaski Homes, Inc., HUGHES LAW OFFICE the Belle Fourche River or Donkey SUBDIVISION 2019 Ryan Kaski, President, 1935 Samco P.O. Box 456 Creek. Landowners willing to install Northeast Wyoming Assignment recorded: January Road, Suite 102, Rapid City, SD Sundance, WY 82729 projects by November 30, 2019 Contractors, Gillette, NOTICE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION 7, 2019 57702 is hereby giving notice of (307) 283-1313 will be ranked higher. Call 307- Wyoming HEARING Assignment recording a final subdivision hearing for a Attorney for Petitioner 283-2870 x 4 with questions about information: at Reception No. Wyoming Plan Service, Be advised that Geraldine L. Kaiser, minor subdivision application. The your eligibility or projects that are 658014, in Book 593, at Page Publish: February 14, 21, 28 and Casper, Wyoming 724 E. Powell Road, Cheyenne, proposed Sundance Ridge Estates acceptable. Applications are 374 Minor Subdivision lies in portions March 7, 2019 located at www.facebook.com/ WY 82009 is hereby giving notice The Bid Center, Casper, All in the records of the County of the Lot 1 (NW1/4NW1/4), Lot 2 crookcountynrd or at the USDA of a final subdivision hearing for a Wyoming Clerk and ex-officio Register of (SW1/4NW1/4) and NE1/4NW1/4 of service Center. minor subdivision application. The proposed Kaiser Minor Subdivision Deeds in and for Crook County, Section 19, T51N, R62W, of the 6th Wyoming Construction Publish: February 7, 14 and 21, lies in the SW1/4NE1/4, NW1/4NE1/4 Wyoming. P.M., Crook County, Wyoming. News, Casper, WY 2019 and SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 25, WHEREAS, the Mortgage contains a The Board of Crook County Invitation to The Daily Journal, F.W. T50N, R66W, 6th P.M., Crook County, power of sale which by reason of said Commissioners will hold a final Bid Dodge, Denver, Colorado Wyoming. default, the Mortgagee declares hearing to approve, conditionally to have become operative, and approve or deny the application Legal Notice Construction Industry The Board of Crook County Center, Rapid City, SD Commissioners will hold a final no suit or proceeding has been and plat of the Sundance Ridge Bids instituted at law to recover the Estates Minor Subdivision on Invitation to Bid hearing to approve, conditionally INVITATION TO BIDDERS B. Bidding Documents are available approve or deny the application debt secured by the Mortgage, or March 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Crook County Road & Bridge is at: and plat of the Kaiser Minor any part thereof, nor has any such Commissioner’s Room at the Crook seeking bids for the CMAQ Dust Sundance Administration HVAC 1. Office of Engineer Subdivision on March 6, 2019 at suit or proceeding been instituted County Courthouse, 309 Cleveland Mitigation Project. The bids are due & Controls Upgrade Sundance, West Plains Engineering 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s and the same discontinued; and Street, Sundance, Wyoming. by March 27, 2019 at 1:00pm. Please Wyoming 1750 Rand Road Room at the Crook County visit the Road & Bridge office; call WHEREAS, written notice of intent Dated this 15th day of February Crook County School District #1 Rapid City, SD 57702 Courthouse, 309 Cleveland Street, 283-1441; or download the full bid to foreclose the Mortgage by 2019. invites you to submit a proposal for (605) 348-7455 Sundance, Wyoming. package at crookcounty.wy.gov. advertisement and sale has been the following: Kaski Homes, Inc Bring your complete bid packets to 2. A complete set of documents Dated this 15th day of February served upon the record owner Ryan Kaski, President the Road & Bridge office or mail to Item is available to Contractors 2019. and the party in possession of the PO Box 995, Sundance, WY 82729. Sundance Administration and Subcontract bidders on mortgaged premises at least ten (10) Publish: February 21, 2019 Bid opening will be at the County HVAC & Controls Upgrade a deposit basis, and may be Geraldine L. Kaiser days prior to the commencement obtained from West Plains Road & Bridge Office on March 27, Sundance, WY Publish: February 21, 2018 of this publication, and the amount 2019 at 1:00pm. Bids received after Engineering, 1750 Rand due upon the Mortgage as of this time will be rejected. Contract Road, Rapid City, SD 57702, February 1, 2019 being the total West Plains Engineering phone (605) 348-7455. sum of $150,662.77, plus interest, Name change Publish: February 14, 21 and 28, 1750 Rand Road costs expended, late charges, and 2019 Rapid City, SD 57702 NOTICE TO BIDDERS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FORECLOSURE attorneys' fees accruing thereafter SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Phone No. C. Deposit $50 each set. through the date of sale; 605-348-7455 1. Deposit refundable upon FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE WITHIN AND FOR CROOK COUNTY, return of documents, in WHEREAS, the property being STATE OF WYOMING To be entitled to consideration, good condition, within ten WHEREAS, default in the payment of foreclosed upon may be subject to Conservation the proposal must be made on the days after the bid date. principal and interest has occurred other liens and encumbrances that IN RE NAME CHANGE OF “Bid Proposal” form, which must 2. Failure to return documents under the terms of a Promissory will not be extinguished at the sale. THOMAS ALLEN VAN LUVAN Applications be fully completed in accordance within specified time will Note (the "Note") dated December Any prospective purchaser should Minor Child, By Next Friend, 2, 2016, executed and delivered research the status of title before Public Notice with the “Instruction to Bidders”, forfeit deposit. KARI VAN LUVAN and received at the Business Office by Jennifer A. Nehl (“Mortgagor”) submitting a bid; D. Mandatory pre-bid meeting with to First National Bank of Gillette, Civil Action No. 8651 Seeking conservation applications of the Crook County School District WHEREAS, if the foreclosure sale to improve rangeland & water #1, 122 State Hwy 585, Sundance, school representative(s) and and a real estate Mortgage (the NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE quality on the Belle Fourche River Wyoming 82729, no later than: engineer: "Mortgage") of the same date OF NAME and Donkey Creek. 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Tongue River Communications DAWSON Wyoming Water Solutions FLAHAVEN The Sundance Times Page 14 Thursday, February 21, 2019 Wyoming hunting case could have Bulldog broad implications Americans across the country have with ored, and all that implies,” Yellowtail said, By Kristen Czaban the U.S. If Herrera prevails, it could open adding that the court has to consider all wrestlers The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange up much of Wyoming — and with addi- of the practicalities involved. “Without it, tional challenges, lands across the coun- you can imagine, us Crow Indians will SHERIDAN — A U.S. Supreme Court try — to tribal hunting without regard for feast for a couple of years and then there case involving elk killed in the Bighorn state laws and conservation efforts. will be no elk left.” take 5th at National Forest by a member of the Crow “It is difficult to pin down exact implica- Yellowtail added that the Crow do have Tribe has implications far beyond the tions because no ruling has been made extensive hunting regulations, “but we boundaries of the forest located in the yet,” said Craig Smith, regional wildlife have zero compliance, zero enforce- north central part of Wyoming. supervisor with the Wyoming Game and ment.” Regionals Bill Yellowtail, a rancher from the Wyo- Fish Department. “But, in general, it is The former Montana legislator said he By Todd Klopp la area and former Montana state sena- safe to say that if the court rules against could envision the U.S. Supreme Court The Sundance High School wrestling team competed at the tor, gave a presentation Tuesday to em- the state’s interest, and unregulated ruling that while the Crow tribal mem- 2019 Regional Wrestling Tournament at Wright HS this past ployees of the Bighorn National Forest, hunting is allowed, there is a potential bers have hunting rights, they must still Saturday. The team finished in fifth place out of 11 teams in outlining the background of the case and to reduce wildlife populations to a level follow state laws regarding conservation the event. the variety of effects it may have. Yellow- that is not sustainable for future genera- and game management. Individually, the team qualified nine of their ten wrestlers to tail grew up on his family’s cattle ranch tions.” Yellowtail said he has led discussions on this weekend’s state tournament. Of the nine qualifiers, six of on the Crow Indian Reservation and his Yellowtail showed USFS employees the case at Sheridan High School and at them placed in the top four at the regional event. Those who daughter now works for the U.S. Forest maps of what was originally considered schools in Montana. He has also visited qualified include: Service in Sheridan. He has offered pre- Crow territory at the time the 1868 treaty with leaders at Sheridan County School Myles Stefanich, 113 lbs., 4th at regionals sentations in local schools, too, facilitat- was signed. Those lands stretch from the District 1 about sharing a presentation Owen Haiar, 120 lbs., 3rd at regionals ing discussions on the case as a civics Musselshell River in Montana to the Pow- with students there. Ben Tinsley, 132 lbs. lesson. der River in the east, south to near Sinks SHS social studies teacher Kevin Rizer Titus Schelling, 138 lbs., 3rd at regionals Following three judicial rulings, the Canyon in Wyoming and west through said his classes typically study high-pro- Oakley Viergets, 145 lbs., 4th at regionals U.S. Supreme Court accepted review of the heart of what is now Yellowstone Na- file U.S. Supreme Court cases and give Josh Nehl, 160 lbs. the case against Clayvin Herrera, who tional Park at the headwaters of the Yel- presentations on them in class, but the Leo Lyons, 170 lbs. allegedly killed elk on public land out lowstone River. Herrera case stands out. Gavin Robinson, 3rd at regionals of season in January 2014 in Sheridan If the U.S. Supreme Court rules in fa- “I’ve never been this close to a case be- Dawson Flahaven, 4th at regionals County. vor of Herrera, Yellowtail said, all of those fore,” Rizer said. “As a government teach- Also competing at regionals but falling one match short of The court heard oral arguments in the lands once considered Crow tribal terri- er it is kind of exciting.” qualifying was Payton Ewing at 145 lbs. case in January. Herrera’s hunt began tory could be open to tribal members for While Yellowtail has lived a life of civic The grapplers will head to Casper on Thursday and compete on the Crow Reservation in Montana hunting. engagement, he said this case offers inter- at the State Championships on Friday and Saturday. Action but ended roughly 1 mile south of the “If the rule applies to the Bighorn (Na- esting lessons for students because it is begins Friday morning at the Casper Event Center at 9 a.m. Montana-Wyoming state line, putting the tional Forest), by logical extension it in- ongoing and there is a sense of anticipa- killed elk on public land managed by the cludes the Shoshone (National Forest) tion regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s Bighorn National Forest. Herrera does and all of the others as well, and by the decision. Signing day not dispute that he and his hunting party way, all of this BLM (land),” Yellowtail “I would not want to be in the position killed three elk. He does, though, argue said. of the Supreme Court and try to find a the illegality of their doing so. Yellowtail added that the current case finesse way to get through all these prac- Herrera’s lawyers have argued that may not directly cause that to happen, ticalities,” Yellowtail said. “They are not when he shot the elk, he did so under the but additional cases on the nuances of just legal theories, but they are on-the- authority of a treaty agreed to in 1868 by the 1868 and similar treaties could lead ground practicalities.” the U.S. and representatives of the Crow. to that result based on any precedent set Wyoming Game and Fish Game Warden The treaty grants hunting rights to Crow in the Herrera case. Dustin Shorma, who was the lead inves- tribal members, who “shall have the right Other tribes, with similar language in tigator in the case, has also given presen- to hunt on the unoccupied lands of the treaties with the U.S., have followed the tations to local classes. United States so long as game may be Herrera case and could assert similar Rizer noted that the students in his found thereon, and as long as peace sub- rights should the court rule in the Crow classes recognize the impacts it could sists among the whites and Indians on tribal member’s favor. have on their own lives as hunters in Wy- the borders of the hunting districts.” They are also keeping an eye on the case oming. As part of class, Rizer’s students Herrera and his lawyers contend that for fear of repercussions less favorable to will use constitutional arguments to pre- those rights still exist. The state argues the tribes. dict the outcome of the case that origi- that the Bighorn National Forest is not “…If you can abrogate that provision nated in the Bighorn Mountains. “unoccupied” and that the treaty was of a treaty,” Yellowtail said of the hunt- “They recognize that this is going to have considered void after Wyoming became a ing rights in question, “what’s to keep an impact one way or another,” Rizer said. state. the rest of the treaty from being chipped “…In education, when you can get kids to While the case focuses on an incident away bit by bit.” ask those kinds of questions, it creates that occurred on the Bighorn National The former Montana legislator said he the perfect environment for learning.” Courtesy photo Forest, its implications could stretch far hopes the court’s decision falls some- A decision in Herrera’s U.S. Supreme Two-time all-state, all-conference former US -Patriots beyond forest boundaries, according to where between the two extreme scenar- Court case is expected by the end of June. standout football players, Jerrett Schloredt and Tanner Yellowtail. ios. The high court could dismiss the appeal, Hofland, recently signed their letters of intent to play If Wyoming prevails in the case, Yellow- “I hope if Herrera prevails, that the send the case back to a lower court for football for the 2019 DSU Bluehawks. Both were offered tail said, it could call into question hunt- court doesn’t miss a beat and says that further findings or determine that prior a football scholarship and have to report August 9 for ing and other rights in treaties Native the conservation necessity has to be hon- cases take precedence. training camp. Ask Game and Fish AAU Wrestling Q: What is a wildlife-friend- lowing wildlife to pass through pines. However, when a fence is considering all the species that ly fence? without harm. There are many necessary to contain livestock may encounter it and the time A: To many people, a fence fence designs labeled as wild- or to deter wildlife from enter- of year they cross. running through the rolling hills life-friendly, but it is important ing areas such as highways or A standard three or four wire of Wyoming is nothing much to that any fence design take into agricultural fields, choosing the wildlife-friendly fence that is consider. But for wildlife, fenc- consideration how to keep some right fence design saves wild- meant to contain livestock but ing matters for their survival. animals in while letting others life. also allow passage by most wild- The term wildlife-friendly fence cross. In general, when wildlife life will have these parts: is a fence that is designed to The friendliest fence for wildlife movement is likely and encour- • A top wire no higher than 42 contain livestock while still al- is no fence at all. Allowing wild- aged, the fewest strands of wire inches so wildlife can jump over life to move freely through daily on the fence line is best. Keep- • A smooth bottom wire set 16 and seasonal ranges is the most ing the bottom wire high and inches off the ground so wildlife 1A & 2A natural and stress-free land for the top wire low typically allows can go under all of Wyoming’s species from for the safest crossing by wild- • One to two evenly spaced REGIONAL big game such as elk, deer and life. There are many wildlife- wires in between the top and antelope to smaller critters like friendly fencing styles, but the bottom wires BASKETBALL foxes, badgers and even porcu- best fence is well thought-out, Other common wildlife-friendly fence styles include two or three ACTION ON wire electric, pole top and a sea- KYDT! sonal let down fence. Thursday, February 21 When considering new fencing Upton vs. Guernsey Boys - 9 a.m. options or making repairs and Sundance vs. Southeast Girls - replacements, please remember 10:30 a.m. Wyoming’s numerous wildlife Photo courtesy Julie Zaato Hulett vs. HEM Boys - noon species that may be affected by Moorcroft vs. Pine Bluffs Boys - your choices. Sundance AAU wrestlers attended the Newell Presi- 1:30 p.m. For a great write up on wildlife- dent’s Day Tournament on February 18. From left to right: Moorcroft vs. Pine Bluffs Girls - friendly fencing options, down- Brady Garoutte 1st, Tel Marchant 1st, Wudzie Zaato 2nd, 5:30 p.m. load our guide. Cord Marchant 3rd. Sundance vs. Glenrock Boys - Submitted by Seth Roseberry, Sheridan 8:30 p.m. Region Habitat & Access Coordinator Sundance School Menu Breakfast Lunch Feb. 25 – Cereal, cinnamon Feb. 25 – Hot dog on a bun, K toast, crisp apple, juice potato smiles, sliced cucumbers, Feb. 26 – Biscuit and gravy, craisins mango spears Feb. 26 – Hot turkey sandwich, Feb. 27 – Assorted muffins, California blend, strawberries and mandarin oranges, cheese kiwi, sugar cookie Y sticks Feb. 27 – Chicken patty sand- Feb. 28 – Yogurt parfait, wich, romaine salad, oven fries, strawberries, honey wheat orange bagels, strawberry cream Feb. 28 – Pizza, romaine salad, D cheese grapes, Scooby Snacks SHS Sports T High School Wrestling Junior High Boys Fri., Feb. 22, State Basketball High School Basketball Tues., Feb. 26, 4 p.m. at Home 103.1 FM Thurs.-Fri., Feb. 21-22, Regionals vs. Twin Spruce Thurs.-Fri., Feb. 28-Mar. 1, State Page 15 The Sundance Times Thursday, February 21, 2019 Local athletes attend State Winter Olympics

On February 4-8, the Crook County Spe- Beginner Ski (10m Walk, Glide and Su- cial Olympics team competed in the State per Glide) – Andrew McCue: Gold, Gold Winter Olympics in Jackson Hole. State and Gold; Hayden Regan: Silver, Gold and Games are comprised of 200 athletes, 20 Silver unified partners, 140 coaches and chaper- Snowboard Results (Slalom, Giant Sla- ones and 23 teams. Below are the results: lom and Super G) – Kyle Biggs: Gold, Advanced Ski (Slalom, Giant Slalom Bronze and Fourth and Super G) – Breanna Ulmer: Gold, Snowshoe (25m and 50m) – Evin Ander- Bronze and Gold; Spencer Ward: Third, son: Silver and Silver Fourth and Gold Intermediate Ski (Slalom, Giant Sla- lom and Super G) – Bryce Merchen: Fifth, Photo courtesy Kassie Clements Second and Third; Adam Perry: Gold, Gold Crook County Special Olympics at State and Bronze; Dalton Byrne: Gold, Silver Winter Games, back row left to right: Bryce and Bronze; Bren Anderson: Fifth, Gold Merchen, Henry Hodges, Dalton Byrne, and Gold; Weston Allred: Gold, Bronze and Spencer Ward, kyle Biggs and Adam Per- Silver; Henry Hodges: Silver, Bronze and ry; front: Chance Duvall, Hayden Regan, Fourth Evin Anderson, Weston Allred, Breanna Ul- Sit-Ski (Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super mer, Bren Anderson and kamby Schuler; G) – Chance Duvall: Gold, Gold and Gold; not pictured: Andrew McCue. Kamby Schuler: Silver, Gold and Gold Bulldog boys get two wins

Tanner Hofland heads for the basket. Senior night. Rebecca Maupin photos Sherry Negaard puts one up.

BY REBECCA MAUPIN Outscoring the Devils 20-7, the Bulldogs The Sundance boys basketball team hosted came out with vengeance. The fourth quar- the Moorcroft Wolves on Friday night as lone ter saw the Devils struggling to shut down Girls split this week’s games senior Tanner Hofland took the floor for his fi- the Bulldogs from beyond the arc. Lane Gill nal home game as a Bulldog. Jumping out to knocked down three 3’s as Landon Martin and Wolves. A technical foul on Devils for the final regular a demanding lead, the Bulldogs were up 26-6 Kye Taylor were also able to knock down a trey BY REBECCA MAUPIN the Sundance coach got season game. A close game by halftime. leading the Bulldogs to a 56-45 victory. The Moorcroft Wolves were not only the crowd riled up to start, the Bulldogs were It was an all-around team effort as the entire The Sundance boys’ basketball team will start in town for senior night at but also the players. Cana able to find the open shots bench got to see some time on the floor. With post-season play as the #3 seed and will take Sundance High School on McInerney went on an 8-0 and control the boards to ten Bulldogs contributing to the scoring effort, on the #2 seed from the south, the Glenrock Friday. As lone senior Madi- run knocking down a shot distance themselves from Craig Chandler and Landon Martin led the Herders at 8:30 pm in Wright. If they lose, they son Gill took the home floor from beyond the arc, three the Red Devils. Leading by charge putting 7 points in the book each. The will face the Lusk / Big Horn loser at 1:30pm for her final night of play, free-throws and a layup to 11 at halftime, the Bull- Bulldogs were also able to control the boards at the Thunder Basin high school. If they win, the Lady Bulldogs turned help close the gap to three dogs were able maintain with 23 total rebounds as a team. they will face the Lusk / Big Horn winner at up the intensity looking to by halftime. their cushion and walk The second half saw much of the same as the 9pm at Gillette College with the winner qualify- avenge the 32 point loss The second half saw the away with an 11-point win, first, with the Bulldogs in control of the tempo ing for state. they suffered in January. intensity continue to im- 48-37. as well as the score. Running away with 23 Scoring from the game: The Lady Wolves con- prove for the Sundance Sherri Negaard and Mad- steals on the night, Sundance was easily able Sundance vs. Moorcroft tinued their quality play, Bulldogs as Sherri Negaard ison Gill led the charge to add another win to their record with a final Scoring: Chandler 7 (1/1 FT), Martin 7 (1/3 taking control of the game knocked down a one and with 10 points, while Ted- score of 44-18. FT), Gill 6, McLaughlin 5 (3/7FT), J.Rudloff 4, from the start. Leading one to tie the score at 28 di Marchant controlled the Travelling to Hulett on Saturday, the Bulldogs Gillespie 4 (2/3 FT), Kammerrer 3, Taylor 3 14-6 after the first quar- with 3:46 left to play in the boards pulling down 8 for were looking to take the tempo from Friday into (1/5 FT), Davis 2 (2/2FT), Hofland 2, ter, the Lady Wolves were third. But when the Bull- the night. their next game. Scoring just 15 points in the Rebound leaders: Martin 5 controlling the momentum dogs hit a scoring slump, The Sundance girls’ bas- first half, the Sundance boys struggled to stay Steal leaders: Hofland 6 of the game. The quarter their defense and rebound- ketball team will start close to Hulett. Sundance vs. Hulett: break gave the Bulldogs a ing helped them keep the post-season play as the #4 With a much needed break, the Bulldogs en- Scoring: Gill 21 (1/4 FT), Taylor 16 (1/2 timeout and chance to talk score close. seed when they take on the tered half time down by 9 and searching for FT), Martin 8 (3/5 FT), Gillespie 7 (1/2 FT), over their strategy. With 11.1 seconds left, #1 seed from the South, answers. Whatever was discussed during the McLaughlin 4 (2/2 FT) Coming out with a new Jolleen Pollat came up with the Southeast Cyclones at intermission seemed to take effect in the third Rebound leaders: Gillespie 15, Gill 5 game plan, Sundance con- an offensive rebound on a 10:30 am on Thursday in quarter. Steal leaders: Gill 6 tinued to struggle against missed shot and scored to Wright. If they lose, they the scrappy defense of the make it 45-49. Sundance will play the loser from the called a time out to set up Lusk / Wright game at 9am a full court press. Friday at Thunder Basin The quick hands of Aftyn High School. If they win, Marchant caused a Moor- they will face the Lusk / croft turnover to give the Wright winner, Friday, at ball back to Sundance and 4:30pm at Gillette College Madison Gill made a quick with the winner qualifying shot to add 2 more points for state. for the Bulldogs 47-49. Stats from the game: With 4.5 seconds left on Sundance vs. Moorcroft the clock and trailing by Scoring: McInerney 13 2, the Bulldogs called an- (5/6 FT), Negaard 9 (4/8 other time out to set up the FT), M. Gill 7 (5/9 FT), N. press. But instead of a steal Gill 6, A. Marchant 5(1/1 the Bulldogs were forced to FT), Pollat 4, T. March- foul, sending Kaylee Terry ant 3 (3/4 FT)Rebound to the foul line for the Lady leaders:M. Gill 8, T. March- Wolves. ant 7, Negaard 5 Making one of the two Steal leaders: A. March- free-throws, the Bulldogs ant 3 were now down by 3 with Sundance vs. Hulett 1.4 seconds left. Sundance Scoring: Negaard 10 (0/1 called another time out to FT), M. Gill 10 (2/5 FT), set up their last second McInerney 6 (2/2FT), A. play. Getting the ball in, Marchant 6, N. Gill 5 (2/2 they charged down the floor FT), T. Marchant 3 (3/9 FT), but the buzzer rang before Heaster 3 (1/3 FT), Pollat a shot was taken and Moor- 2, Amann 2, Ba. Hofland 1 croft took the win 50-47. (1/2FT) Back in action on Satur- Rebound leaders: T. day, the Bulldogs travelled Marchant 8, Ba. Hofland 5 to Hulett to face the Red Steal leaders: Heaster 5 The Sundance Times Page 16 Thursday, February 21, 2019

Winterfest: continued from page 1

entertained between the ski joring rounds – and, this year, it became a point of pride for some to sail over the jumps along the way (with varying degrees of success). An estimated 270 people took time out from the Cal- cutta bidding, races and good food to visit the first Sundance Winter Festival art show, lo- cated in the Sundance State Bank meeting room. Various local artists were on hand to discuss their works or, in the case of Bruce Speidel, make the most of the relative peace and quiet to create a whole new one. RESULTS Open (16 teams) 1st Jeff Stull and Josh Kammerer 2nd Nick McDonald and Jeff Stull 3rd Burt Reno and Joel Wilson Kevin Wilson. 4th Randy Greer and George Cartwright Young Guns (14 teams) 1st – Nick McDonald and Jeff Stull 2nd – Jack Greer and George Cartwright 3rd – Randy Greer and George Cartwright Classic Guns (7 teams) 1st – Sarah Barton and Tony Barton Jeff Moberg photos 2nd – Amy Goodson and Sarah Barton. Josh Kammerer Girly Guns (3 teams) 1st – Callie Keahey and Shannon Gaylord Outlaw Boarders (6 teams) 1st – Josh Pierce and Con- nor Eaton 2nd – Amy Goodson and Micheal Rodriguez Timberline Services preparing the track on Thursday.

Burt Reno and Joel Wilson.

Youngsters taking advantage of the snow hill to get in some sledding.

Rapid City Rush mascot Nugget.

Josh Pierce and Connor Eaton.

Nick McDonald and Jeff Stull A tube rider finds the hard way down.