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The su da s Sundance Times COVID-19 Beef chuck rd rs s ay la Eighth ur u rs confirmed case r s , a d reported in h ha s Crook County r a y ur u s Infection numbers continue ar r r to rise across Wyoming, as do r as s the number of people hospital- ized as a result of COVID-19. as s The figures now include an eighth confirmed case in Crooi Governor Mark Gordon County, a symptomatic adult female who is believed to have of people under quarantine or- contracted the virus at a family ders here in Laramie County,” gathering, according to Crook said Gordon at his most recent County Public Health. press conference. The public health orders cur- The state broke its record on rently in place will be extended new cases on Saturday with through July 31 as a result, 43 announced in one day. Governor Mark Gordon an- The figures show that, over nounced on Monday. the past two weeks, Wyoming “Our numbers keep rising has averaged 27 new cases per and I think that’s of concern. day, with 378 in total since the Many of our counties are reporting increases in new See COVID-19 page 6 cases and we have hundreds Uncertainty plagues city rally plans the local response. It’s still impossible to guess Noonan asked whether the Jeff Moberg photo how the Sturgis Motorcycle city wants to start thinking r r l s r a s la d a r h s s r dur h Jr ys r d a ur Rally will go this year, which about any precautions that day r as a lar u r rs ha ur d u h r h y Ju r d ss a makes it tough for the City should be taken in light of the h ld h r a urday a d u day s a s ra l r h a d u las r h al r d s h of Sundance to begin its pre- public health issue. However, schedule before the state finals in Casper on August 7-9. liminary planning. Discussion it’s still not possible to predict was held at last week’s council how many people will turn up meeting about the measures for the annual event, he said. that could be taken to keep It has always been assumed u y s d rs r sals r r ad a d COVID-19 at bay during the that there would be some traf- busiest week of the local tour- fic coming through even had the form of requests for proposals. This state has never before handled an influx ist season. the event been cancelled, Noo- Commission still is a project that began with a statewide of funding to tackle a pandemic, she said, “Sturgis City Council did not nan said, but there’s no way to pushing for better push to improve broadband access two “Millions of dollars are sitting there and it cancel the rally in Sturgis,” tell whether there will be more years ago and has evolved into a potential is taking forever to get access to it.” confirmed Police Chief Marty visitors, fewer or the number internet in rural areas avenue for CARES Act funds. In the meantime, the county put out Noonan. On hearing this news, originally predicted. However, said Commissioner Jeanne requests for proposals from companies he said, the police department “We don’t know what the gov- Whalen, whether CARES Act funding can that have the ability and desire to provide was represented at a meet- ernor’s orders are going to be Though the funding process still bears be utilized for this is still being figured out broadband in local underserved areas. ing arranged by Emergency by then either,” he said. question marks, Crook County has taken at the state level and, right now, “It’s just Two responses were received, from Celerity Management Coordinator Ed steps towards securing better broadband all up in the air”. Robinson to begin planning See ally page 6 for more remote areas of the county in Because the situation is fluid and the See r ad a d page 4 Picnic in Aladdin Council hears updates, considers ordinances on retaining walls is one of a Clerk Treasurer Kathy Lenz Before hearing updates on few issues, he said, that “prob- requested a special meeting on the various projects happening ably need some clarity”. July 16 to award the bid. around town, the Sundance On a similar note, a public Regarding the Sundance Kid City Council first considered hearing was held for Kyndell tank project, Mummert said a border dispute between Flint’s request to put a new Trihydro has executed a site neighboring landowners that house on a lot on E. Cleveland visit and looked at potential appeared to underscore the that is zoned as general busi- sites. The preliminary bound- need to revisit some city ordi- ness. The council agreed last aries of the area of probable ex- nances. month that a variance would cavation have been submitted The border dispute includes be in order on the basis that to the Abandoned Mine Lands neighbors in a subdivision a house has sat on that lot for program, which is providing where gravel is migrating from many years. the funding, and survey infor- one property to the other and All landowners within 300 mation has been received. setbacks on a retaining wall feet had been notified and the Trihydro is working on the
Courtesy photo are in question. The landown- public hearing was advertised. plans for the tank configura- rs as h a r su sh a h a ual ladd ers requested assistance, but No comments were heard and tion right now, he said. Big the council and City Attorney the variance was approved. steps have been taken on the At least 55 people from throughout Crook including: Blake Stanley, Carl Beach, Bryan Mark Hughes explained that The council heard from Dan project over the last month. County enjoyed a beautiful Sunday after- Miller, Donna Rice, Josh Wheeler, Star Roselli, it is a civil trespass issue and Mummert of Trihydro, city Two change orders were ap- noon attending Aladdin Homemakers Annual Kelly Dennis, Bob Latham, Tyler Lindholm and should be handled legally. engineers, regarding ongoing proved for the Old Stoney proj- Community Picnic on July 12 at the Aladdin Chip Neiman. Mayor Paul Brooks comment- projects. The Sundance West ect to upgrade the fire suppres- Community Park. It was reported by those that had traveled to ed that the city had discussed water tank project is now out sion system to a level that will Joining the Crook County friends and neigh- Aladdin that there were more in attendance at revisiting its ordinances to to bid, he said, and a pre-bid allow the state fire marshal’s bors for the afternoon were ten candidates the park in Aladdin than there were at such a clarify certain issues such as meeting was held with contrac- running in the 2020 Wyoming Primary Election gathering in Kaycee just hours before. use of solar panels. Setbacks tors on June 16. See u l page 4 r a a h r
, T T T 1 The Sundance Times Page 2 Thursday, July 16, 2020 A Great Deal! Classified ads are a great deal at just 35¢ per word Miller visits county on election trail ($5 minimum per week) BY SARAH PRIDGEON nuts and bolts, where things plus his business experience Political hopefuls often talk happen,” as a facilitator is what would about draining swamps and In 2003, the SARS pan- give him an edge in Congress. cutting back federal over- demic hit, and Miller helped It has also been his inspira- reach, but Bryan Miller says to write the civil support plan tion in deciding what he would he actually knows how to for the 50 states, he says. Five do with the opportunity. get those things done. The years later, stationed back at “I’ve got experience that goes candidate for U.S. Senator NORAD, he was asked to up- way beyond the experience of Mike Enzi’s seat believes his date it for the next pandemic. someone who’s grown up in unique background sets him That was his last job for the the political world,” he says. apart not only from his op- Air Force. During his time in One of Miller’s major goals position, but also from most the military, he also taught at would be to improve efficiency people serving in Washington, the academy for a few years in the federal government; for D.C. today. and earned two Masters de- example, by using technology “I see the value of looking at grees. to improve operations rather things from a different angle. “When I got out of the Air than for the sake of using We get so entrenched in Wash- Force, I immediately moved technology. ington, D.C. in specific ideol- back to Wyoming,” he says. “My other reason is that I’m ogy, specific ways of doing “I’d never given up my resi- sick and tired of government things, because it’s the way dency of Wyoming, not for a overreach. We see it all over in Courtesy photo it’s been done for a long time,” single day, which was impor- Wyoming,” he says, pointing U.S. Senate candidate he says, speaking after his vis- tant to me because I went to the unelected bureaucrats Bryan Miller. it to Crook County last week. around the world for 23 years tasked with actually writing “That does not help anybody.” on active duty and four years federal bills as a large part of lar issue, he’d prefer them to After graduating from Sheri- at the academy saying, ‘Wyo- the problem. They write the come to Wyoming to do that, dan High School in 1984, ming is different’.” rules, not necessarily in a way so they can first see what this Miller earned a degree in bi- He still believes that, he that reflects the intent of Con- state is all about. ology from the U.S. Air Force says. Wyoming is different in gress, he says. Miller believes the feder- Academy and then became a its politics, which is why he Miller had been planning to al government has become pilot of KC-135R air-refueling feels frustrated that this state run six years ago, but decided bloated, but there are simple tankers. still follows the “crony” path of against it when Enzi opted solutions to fix it. “I did a number of tours continually sending the same to run for another term. He Mission creep has affected overseas, starting off with people and families to D.C. spoke to Enzi often during all federal departments, Mill- Desert Storm. I ended up “That’s unfortunate, be- that campaign, he says, and er says, and he would like to spending time in some really cause it’s not truly repre- they talked a lot about how work on returning them to do- interesting jobs; before 9/11 sentative of the state and, in rank has its privileges – but ing, “what they are supposed I had the opportunity to be- my opinion, it causes a lot of that’s not a concept he agrees to do, not what they would come a presidential advance stagnation,” he says. He also with. like to do.” agent for Air Force One,” he believes it’s why there are so “Congress is not the military, “You’ve got to do it one at says. many divisions in Congress. and that needs to change,” he a time, but once you do one “I spent about two-and-a- “I would like to work on that says. The length of time some- and the other organizations half years as a field agent, go- – and I know I can,” he says. one has served in Congress see what’s happening, they’ll ing out ahead of Air Force One The reason for his confidence should not be used to decide restructure themselves,” he and making all the arrange- is that, on returning to Sheri- whether they sit on a commit- says. “They’re always compet- ments for the crew of two to dan, he started a private con- tee, he explains – it should be ing for money between orga- NEW five hundred people who fol- sulting and facilitation busi- purely based on merit. nizations, and if you can get low the president around the ness. “My ultimate goal is to get them to cut back and com- world.” “I work with organizations folks in D.C. to understand bine processes and research Later, at the Pentagon, “I that have very disparate goals that Wyoming is different. involvement projects, you get ended up becoming the chief and I bring them together and We have many generations their attention real quick.” of presidential flight support,” I get them to basically come to of good, solid leaders in Wyo- While in D.C., Miller says he he says. an agreement that works for ming that haven’t been cor- liaised mainly with the people This involved taking charge everybody,” he says. rupted by a lot of things that on the grassroots level in vari- of the president’s movements Often, he says, different gov- occur on the coast,” he says. ous departments – and it’s during the events of 9/11. He ernmental departments are “When was the last time that those people who know how was then hand-picked to join doing exactly the same thing, you have seen a congressman to make cuts. the team that established the but have no idea they share from another state or a sena- “I’ve been working at the U.S. Northern Command and goals. It’s his role to help tor from another state come ground level across the board, helped write the homeland them save effort and money to Wyoming…to see who we in the states, in the federal defense and integrated Home- by combining those projects. are out here?” government and I’ve even land Security plans. Miller’s believes his time If you’re going to build re- seen it a little overseas. I’ve “Again, this is at the ground behind the scenes across a lationships, you need to be certainly seen it in the mili- level,” he says. “That’s the swath of D.C.’s departments talking to people, Miller says, tary and I know who you need arguing that this is one of the to talk to in order to find out strengths he has fostered in where the waste is,” he says. his facilitation ventures. His Fixing the bloat means get- desire for D.C. to see Wyo- ting the right people in to ming more clearly also ap- push back against it and look plies to lobbyists, he says: at the problem from more pro- if a lobbyist wants to make ductive angles, Miller says. a case to him on a particu- “That’s the kind of leadership I want to bring to Washing- ton, D.C.”
In Book II of The Riven Country series, Senga tests her footing in new relationships and ventures, including the prospect of travel to Europe. Readers get a view of Senga the Simpler as she teaches a workshop in a neighboring town. Meanwhile, as time turns like a kaleidoscopic disk, Senga’s neighbors host the yearly apple pressing, and Rufus decides he wants to show Caroline the Pacific Ocean. The idea of travel – anticipating, experiencing and reviewing journeys – are themes of this novel.
As Senga returns to Wyoming, a starry event in the dark sky brings insight in the midst of mystery. “We can let go of everything but our own hearts,” she concludes Page 3 The Sundance Times Thursday, July 16, 2020 Churches Obituary Black Hills Cowboy Calvary Temple Church Assembly of God Donny N. York 5234 Old Hwy 14 Beulah, off I-90 240 W. Hwy. 14, Spearfish, (605) at exit 199; Pastor Tom Karp, 642-3844, Donny N. York, age 86, passed Mon- many. were life. He loves them all. 605-222-3960; Sunday Service - Pastor Mark Chaplin; Sundays: day, July 6, 2020. Donny was a life-time resident of Donny was fun, loving and active in 9:30 a.m. (note change in time) 9 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. He was born in the Lost Springs, Wy- Campbell County where he and his the community. His wishes were to Sundance Community Worship Service; Wednesdays: oming area, in a little cabin. He was uncle Robert started York Ranch north leave his ashes at York Ranch or to be Church (SBC) 6:30 p.m. Adult/Children/Youth a cowboy around that area until he of Rozet in 1950. buried at Rozet Cemetery with all his 10th and Cleveland, Services joined the U.S. Army and went to Ger- The Ranch and his many friends friends. Pastor Bill Barton, 307-391- Sundance Church of 0135, on Facebook: Sundance Christ Community Church of 369 W. Highway 14; Wyoming; Sunday Mornings: Class - 10 Peek at the Past Sunday Worship - 11 a.m., a.m., Worship - 11 a.m. The Sundance Times Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sunday Contact Terry Wales 290-0317 or 100 Years Ago 50 Years Ago 311 Main, P.O. Box 400, Sundance, WY 82729 School - 9:30 a.m. Joannie Rogers 605-639-1833. July 14, 1920 July 16, 1970 Phone: 307-283-3411 Fax: 307-283-3332 Chapel of Faith Bear Lodge The preliminary hearing of Members of the Commer- Editor: [email protected] 116 S. 3rd, Pastor Dave Independent Baptist Frank Hickey was conclud- cial Club heard a favorable News: [email protected] Jagemann, Chapeloffaith.org, Church ed Saturday the case having report on the proposed re- Non Denominational - Simply Advertising/Subscriptions: [email protected] 6 Antelope Lane, been before the court since gional airport between Moor- teaching the Bible, verse by off Frontage Road East, Phone: Thursday. On the evidence croft and Sundance at their verse. Sunday School - 9 a.m., 283-1756, www. Publishers: Jeff and Yvonne Moberg Worship - 10 a.m.; Wednesday presented, Judge Ashdown meeting Friday night. The gatewaybaptistsundance. 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DEADLINE: 10 a.m. Tuesday of Sundance, and from both communities, two Sunday Worship - 11 a.m., las Mrs. Countryside Church of Los county commissioners and Children’s Church 625 Woodland Drive, Spearfish, Catherine McKenna SUBSCRIPTION RATES: US Addresses: $40/year during Worship; Handicap (605) 642-0585: Angeles, sister of the ac- several other interested per- includes full online access. parking and stairlift Saturday - 6 p.m., cused. sons. Mt. Calvary Sunday - 9 and 10:40 a.m. The first issue of the Col- Sundance will have its first Periodicals Postage Paid Lutheran Church Mountain View Baptist ony News, R.M. Nicholson motion picture theatre for at Sundance WY 82729. USPS: 526-720 4th and Ryan, Church Publisher, has reached this more than ten years when POSTMASTER: Pastor Norman Wacker, 281- Exit 12, Spearfish, office. The News is a neat ap- the Sundance Drive-In The- SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: 2622, [email protected]; (605) 642-4036, pearing sheet and a credit atre opens Sunday July 19. [email protected] Sunday Worship Service - 9 [email protected], Where “The Kid” to the publisher. The paper Fittingly, the first week’s got his name a.m., Sunday School - 10 a.m. www.spearfishchurch.com; Copyright © 2020 by Sundance Times, Inc is an exponent of republican showing will be “Butch Cas- Church of the Good Adult Sunday Shepherd -Episcopal School - 9 a.m., principles. sidy and the Sundance Kid”. 602 Main, Worship - 10:30 a.m. Quarreling over the rights Fred Tschetter, Jr., of Sun- Gayle Ryan; Worship Service - Hope Lutheran Church, of pasturing cattle, John and dance and Gerald Bullard of Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Wisconsin Synod Andy Peterson of the prairie Upton are co-owners of the Church of Jesus Christ 9135 34th St., Spearfish, came to blows one day last theatre. Bullard operates of Latter Day Saints (605) 722-3857, week. A pitchfork was used two theatres in Upton. 702 S. 7th St.; Sacrament starts Pastor Mark Schutz; freely and as a result John 25 Years Ago at 10 a.m. Sunday Morning is in the hospital with a frac- Worship - 9 a.m., Sunday School July 13, 1995 St. Paul’s tured skull, and Andy is in - 10:15 a.m. A proposed 1500’ Madison Catholic Church jail at Newcastle. well to supply the unincorpo- 805 Oak, Sundance, Vineyard Christian Father Brian Hess, Pastor; Fellowship Church 75 Years Ago rated town of Aladdin is the Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m. 3 Industrial Drive, July 19, 1945 subject of a dispute between Oshoto Community Pine Haven, (307) 660-3777, Charles H. Kokesh, aerial area ranchers and the Alad- Bible Church Pastor Bob W. Rudichar; engineer of Sundance, has din Water District. A delega- One mile east of Oshoto on Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 been awarded the Distin- tion of the ranchers met with a.m. Cabin Creek Rd.; guished Flying Cross, it was the Crook County Commis- Sunday School - 9:30 a.m., announced by Brig. Gen. sioners on Thursday to dis- Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. William H. Tunner, com- cuss the situation. County Pine Ridge Ministries manding general of the India Clerk Connie Tschetter Pine Ridge Community Church, China Division, Air Trans- said that the ranchers felt Carlile, WY, Pastor Shayla Graham, port Command. Twenty-sev- that the water board was not First & Third Sunday - 9 a.m. en-year-old Charles is the following statutes on some “It’s Simple! Love. Serve. Grow” son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh things and they would like Kokesh of Sundance. The to see those enforced. One award was made upon com- of the problems they listed Newsbox pletion of 300 hours of op- was the possible ineligibility erational flight in transport of two of the board members. Free Veterans Breakfast aircraft over the dangerous Other concerns of the ranch- Fri., July 17, 8 a.m., Senior Center – All veterans are encouraged to and difficult India-China air ers are laid out in a petition attend. routes, where enemy inter- of protest, which they pre- Sundance Food Pantry ception and attack was prob- sented to the commissioners Fri., July 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., CCSD Central Office Building able and expected. with some 53 signatures. Crook County Senior Services District Board “I wish to thank all friends Fri., July 17, 4 p.m., Sundance Senior Center – Annual budget meeting. and neighbors for helping Crook County Cattlewomen my son and wife when he Mon., July 20, 10 a.m., Fairgrounds – Setup fair booth. Lunch at was bitten by a rattlesnake,” 11:30 a.m. writes Pvt. Dean L. Svobo- Crook County School District Board da, formerly of Hulett. Dean Mon., July 20, 6 p.m., Central Office is now stationed at Ft. Sill, Crook County Senior Services, Inc. Board Okla. The little boy is getting Tues., July 21, 1 p.m., Hulett Senior Center along fine now and returned Sundance Area Chamber of Commerce home last Monday. Tues., July 21, 5:15 p.m., Cowgirl Pizza Alcoholics Anonymous Tues. and Thurs., 8 p.m., Senior Center Morning Glories Weight Loss Group Thurs., 9 a.m. – For info call Mona, 283-2129. Al-Anon Thurs., 8 p.m., Senior Center Men’s Bible Study Fri., 7 p.m., Sundance Community Church – For info call 281-0679. Veteran’s Outreach & Advocacy Program Available to veterans and their families. Call 307-630-3230.
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July 20 – Baked chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, Asian blend vegetables, wheat roll, Russian garden salad, apricot crisp July 21 – Swiss steak with tomato sauce, baked potato, Brussels sprouts, Waldorf fruit salad, blueberry plum crisp July 22 – Taco salad and corn chips, peas and carrots, whole wheat bread stick, melon cup, rocky road pudding July 23 – Chicken enchilada, ranch style beans, lettuce and to- mato salad, tropical fruit cup, date bar July 24 – Pizza with meat and veggies, three bean salad, cinna- mon apples, creamy rice pudding, orange juice The Sundance Times Page 4 Thursday, July 16, 2020 This Week at Your Library The library doors are open. p.m. BEULAH CEMETERY October 21, at 5:30 p.m. in CHARLES W. MORGAN by We will still be doing curbside WALK, Thursday, August Moorcroft. Baron Specter. THE LIGHT- delivery if you would prefer 20. Meet at the cemetery at New Fiction: SOMEONE LIKE HOUSE OF TERROR by Baron not to come into the library. 6:30 p.m. DUFFY HUDSON YOU, Baxters #6, by Karen Specter. THE SPOOKY SHORT Maximum of five (non-staff) “HEMINGWAY” PROGRAM Kingsbury. ALL WE BURIED, SANDS SHIPWRECK by Baron people in the library at one (hopefully) Friday, August Sheriff Bet Rivers #1, by Ele- Specter. THE STAR ISLAND time. Maximum length of stay 14, at 7 p.m. in the Library na Taylor. THE VOTER FILE, SPIRITS by Baron Specter. limited to 30 minutes. Chil- Meeting Room. ONE BOOK Jack Sharpe #3, by David DRAMA AT DUNGEON ROCK dren under 13 MUST be ac- WYOMING: HEMINGWAY’S Pepper. MRS. LINCOLN’S SIS- by Baron Specter. companied by an adult. Two IN OUR TIME. Short stories TERS by Jennifer Chiaverini. New Junior Non-Fiction: IN computers are available for by Hemingway some of which New Book on CD: DADDY’S THE HORSE STALL by Patri- adults. Teen and children’s take place in Wyoming. Books GIRLS by Danielle Steel. cia M. Stockland. computers are not available. are available at the library. New Young Adult: WOLVES, New Picture Books: MON- Library Programming: IN- Either read and return the BOYS, & OTHER THINGS ARCH MIGRATION: COUNT- LIBRARY PROGRAMMING book or read and pass it on. THAT MIGHT KILL ME by ING BY 10s by Megan Atwood. IS SUSPENDED FOR JULY. Meetings scheduled for now: Kristen Chandler. UNI THE UNICORN AND THE HULETT CEMETERY WALK, CROOK COUNTY LIBRARY New Junior Graphic Nov- DREAM COME TRUE by Amy Thursday, July 23. Meet at BOARD meeting Thurs- els: GHOSTLY GRAPHIC AD- Krouse Rosenthal. the cemetery at 6:30 p.m. day, August 6, at 1 p.m. in VENTURES: DODGING DAN- New Easy Reader: BOBS MOORCROFT CEMETERY Sundance. CROOK COUN- GER ON THE DARTMOUTH AND TWEETS SCOUT CAMP WALK, Thursday, August 6. TY LIBRARY FOUNDATION by Baron Specter. CHAS- by Pepper Springfield. Meet at the cemetery at 6:30 BOARD meeting Wednesday, ING WHALES ABOARD THE Submitted by Kim Heaster
can be done, who might be interested in do- Broadband: ing it and how it could be funded. It is still believed at this time that CARES continued from page 1 Act funding could be used for a project of this nature, said Whalen. Justifications for Crook and Visionary Broadband. County applying for this funding include tele- “Looking at it, we’ve got two bids here and health, educating students and telecommut- it looks to me like the Celerity is for a par- ing if the county ever finds itself in a lockdown ticular area. They didn’t go countywide or situation again. anything but there is no requirement that Baron asked if the county needs to prove the they go countywide,” said County Attorney broadband is being used for those purposes. Joe Baron. “The other one is for a broader, Whalen responded that this would not be dif- countywide thing.” ficult because the school has already surveyed Baron pointed out that it is not yet known kids and parents about virtual education and whether competition can or should be al- the county could do a survey on how many lowed in an area according to the guidelines people had to work from home. of the grants. On the other hand, he said, “I think it will be easy to prove the COVID-19 there is a limited number of potential cus- portion of that,” agreed Devish, suggesting that tomers in the rural parts of Crook County the school district should perhaps have some and, realistically, there is only room for one skin in this game. provider to install the infrastructure and Of the two bids received, Whalen suggest- then recover their costs – which is why it’s ed there may be room for both because the never been done up to this point. countywide proposal from Visionary is looser “I think what you guys are going to have in the area around Aladdin and Beulah that to do is look at these bids and figure out the smaller bid from Celerity wants to address. if there’s some way you can do it,” Baron Baron suggested that the commissioners may said. “I guess the bottom line is how much want to interview the two companies about does it cost and how much does the county such things as their intentions to get internet have to come up with.” to each address in the county. This was ar- He noted that there are topics that will ranged for the following day. need to be discussed, such as how much Due to the proprietary information included of a match the county will need to come in the proposal, the interviews were kept con- up with and whether in-kind work will be fidential and performed in executive session. accepted. Commissioner Fred Devish point- Baron noted that, if the grant is awarded and ed out that the county will have to provide either or both of the proposals are accepted, easements for such things as roads and the information will become public record. power, which could qualify as an in-kind The commission will now wait to hear the match. firm details on CARES Act funding versus Wy- Before looking at the smaller details, oming’s own broadband access program before which are not yet completely clear at the deciding which works better for Crook Coun- state level, the county needs to know what ty’s needs.
ic-related precautions. ple that were sponsoring it. I Rally: “Based on the governor’s asked them to come up with orders now, I don’t think so, how they were going to handle continued from page 1 because you’re not sponsor- it and each vendor had to [ex- ing the event,” said Noonan. plain] what they were going to Mayor Paul Brooks shared Lenz suggested that a cou- do to sanitize,” said Lenz. his own experience of seeing ple of handwashing stations Lenz informed the coun- empty parking lots at mo- could be rented along with the cil that the city has received to tels in the region, which is portapotties that the city has a $2000 grant for handling leadership put unusual this far into tour- funded during rally for the events during the pandemic, ist season. He felt that many last few years. which has been used to ac- And people might be wary enough “That wouldn’t be too expen- quire hand sanitizer. There’s wyoming america first of the coronavirus to avoid sive for the city to do,” she plenty available, she said, and the event, but on the oth- said. it would therefore be possible er hand, “I would also say I Brooks brought up as a to provide it to the vendors. think there’s a lot of people point of discussion the ques- The question of law enforce- sitting on the sidelines to de- tion of whether, as an alter- ment during rally week was cide,” he said. native, the city should require also raised. Council Member Callie anyone seeking a vendor per- “I’m not sure we want to ex- Hilty noted that, over recent mit to provide hygiene facili- pose our manpower…walking weeks, “People are traveling ties to “get the city out from through a disease that spreads because they’re sick of being under the expense of it”. airborne,” said Brooks. “It may at home.” Noonan confirmed that it was end up being a little more of Clerk Treasurer Kathy Lenz suggested at the rally meet- a ‘police yourself’ year, I don’t asked if the city is officially ing to require vendors to take want to put you guys in jeop- required to take any pandem- such precautions. ardy.” “We’re in uncharted water,” The council agreed that it’s said Brooks, stating that he still too soon to be certain is unsure whether it would whether the usual celebra- be fair to do this. Lenz noted, tions will be possible, what however, that a little charting precautions will be necessary has in fact been done because and how many people will turn thanks to the recent art show up. Decisions will therefore on Main Street. be considered at the August Reboot Our Economy & Launch the “It wasn’t us, it was the peo- meeting of the council. ‘Great American Comeback’ mayor’s signature on a con- Bring Manufacturing Jobs Back to the U.S. Council: tract for the Sundance Square Park project with Ainsworth continued from page 1 Benning. The notice of award Cut Spending & Reduce the National Debt was also presented. office to approve occupancy. The council also approved DEQ has said the approval an extension of the agreement Defend the Second Amendment & Right to Life will be turned round as quick- with Powder River Energy for ly as possible for the fire sup- a temporary laydown work pression valve, but it then has yard. The work to upgrade in- ABSENTEE VOTING OPEN NOW | PRIMARY ELECTION AUGUST 18 to be installed before the oc- frastructure around town has cupancy inspection can take not yet been completed, ex- place. plained Brooks, and the origi- lummisforwyoming.com The change orders were for nal agreement had a one-year $16,036 and $994; both will limit. @LummisforWyoming @CynthiaMLummis be coming from grant funds, The next regular meeting Lenz said. The change orders of the Sundance City Council were approved. is scheduled to take place on PAID FOR BY LUMMIS FOR WYOMING The council approved the August 4. Page 5 The Sundance Times Thursday, July 16, 2020 in the evening, or even leave Today, we know we can tune means staying in touch with and our government entities We’d also like to urge our their house easily at all. in to meetings with confidence. all those people who form the will find it difficult to func- elected officials to consider For some people, it’s just not Speaking from a personal heartbeat of Crook County. tion. Better safe than sorry – using virtual meeting tech- Our feasible to sit through a meet- perspective, this has been in- The implications of being we’d rather not be the reason nology into the future. We’ve ing. Some have balked at tak- valuable to keep your newspa- the source of a local outbreak that happened. already invested in the in- ing part in the running of their per running and full of current are particularly worrying, So while we don’t turn away frastructure and worked community for this reason. information. It allowed us to because of this fact. A com- anyone who needs to speak to through the teething prob- View Online access has provided keep covering what’s impor- munity journalist would be us in person, we’ve made the lems, so why stop now? From both a personal and options for those people who tant to you when the county an unpleasant plaguebring- choice to do everything possi- Offering choice is always community perspective, we’d would like to know what’s go- was largely self-isolating. Even er, because he or she could ble to avoid face-to-face con- commendable, whether or not like to commend the boards ing on without the commit- now, as the state slowly loos- cause infections that could tact as much as we can for there’s a global pandemic. and districts that have been ment of sitting in one place for ens its restrictions, we are still potentially cause your coun- the time being. The diligence Who knows how many people conscientiously providing on- a few hours. The public has taking advantage of the online ty officials, city staff, doctors of our local boards, commis- might be interested to tune in line access to their meetings been able to tune in for the du- option. and nurses, business own- sion and council has allowed for a while to hear what’s go- throughout this pandemic. Not ration or dip in and out to hear We’re doing this purposeful- ers, teachers and more to get us to do that. We thank them ing on, if they can do so from only has it allowed the public the issues that affect them. ly. Crook County has thus far sick. for making it happen. the comfort of their sofa? to avoid small rooms of large We watched as the teething escaped the worst of the pan- We’re a small county with groups – the kind of places problems were solved and our demic and we are hopeful that a small number of people we’ve all been warned about by elected officials got used to the trend will continue, but we’ll trained and able to perform health experts – it has opened camera being a member of the still do our best to be cautious. these roles. Our institutional a new line of transparency to audience. We were impressed, Journalists have daily task knowledge is limited by this the people of Crook County. because not one of them gave lists that involve contacting fact. Offering choice is always up even when technology the people who keep this com- If those people who do our commendable, when it’s pos- wasn’t on their side. munity running. From city hall community’s vital jobs get sible to do so. Not everyone Squealing feedback and au- to the courthouse, the hospi- sick or need to quarantine, can take time off during the dio loss aside, it has been a tal and school district to the the people of this community working day, or leave the kids relatively smooth transition. businesses, covering the news can’t conduct their business
Easily distracted: One of the Health care providers can also hallmark symptoms of an at- rule out physical conditions tention deficit is failing to focus that may be manifesting in on one thing at a time. ADHD behaviors, like trouble Dear NP Fidgeting: Part of hyperac- hearing leading to interrupt- tivity is the inability to sit still. ing. BY WESLEY DAVIS Will not remain seated: Hy- After diagnosis, some chil- DNP, ENP-C, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, CEN peractivity manifests readily dren with ADHD are prescribed in places like the classroom medications, while other par- We welcome your opinion where sitting for long periods ents seek treatment through of time is required. behavioral therapy. A combi- The ‘Opinions’ section of our newspaper belongs to you, the Always on the go: All chil- nation of both chemical and readers. We encourage you to use it to express your opinions. The Sundance Times does not solicit any particular viewpoint Dear NP, nents, and children with ADHD dren are energetic, but chil- behavioral treatments is also and publishes most all letters we receive. Letters are not pub- My daughter struggled may express one or more of dren with ADHD seem like they common and effective. Each lished when they cannot be verified, when they arrive unsigned, through school last year. Due these: can’t stop, even if their body family is different. when they are libelous, when they are not considered in good to COVID, she was home- Attention-deficit: inability and mind are exhausted. The underlying causes of taste or when they are meant personally for one reader. Letters schooled for several months to pay attention Acts without thinking: ADHD are not entirely known. are edited when they contain potentially libelous content or when language is in poor taste. 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L., practice self-control. think later. sugar in the diet, but this is to the editor are intended to express the writer’s viewpoint and ADHD stands for attention- All children show these char- Can’t wait their turn: All unproven. will not be printed if they are written as personal thank-yous or advertising messages. deficit hyperactivity disorder acteristics every now and again children have to learn patience, ADHD has been observed to The Sundance Times is not responsible for the views expressed and can be a major problem for – it’s part of being a kid. How- but children with ADHD strug- run in parents, so there is like- in the ‘Opinions’ page and does not, in publishing them, neces- children and adults alike. Over ever, when these behaviors gle especially hard with this. ly a strong genetic component sarily endorse any particular opinion. six million children are diag- become the norm, or start to If you’re observing these as well. While this sounds like nosed with ADHD every year, cause difficulties, it could be a signs in your child, talk to your bad news, there is also some so it is far from a rare problem. sign your child has ADHD. child’s teacher. ADHD is com- comfort in knowing there is at Legislative Contacts However, many of the stereo- If you believe your child may mon enough that experienced least some biological basis for typical behaviors of ADHD are have ADHD, look for some of teachers will have seen it many ADHD, because it is far too of- Senator Ogden Driskill PO Box 155, Devils Tower WY 82714, things that all lively, energetic the following signs. In general, times over, and they spend so ten blamed on the child. Cell: 307-680-5555, Email: [email protected] Representative Tyler Lindholm Home: 307-468-2121, Cell: children do from time to time. symptoms usually appear be- much time with your child that Do not be afraid to talk to 307-282-0968, Email: [email protected], TylerLindholm. So, it can be difficult to know fore age 7. they’re likely to have noticed as your pediatrician or primary com when what you’re observing Careless mistakes: ADHD well. care provider if you feel your Governor Mark Gordon State Capitol, 200 W 24th St, constitutes a problem. This is makes it difficult for children You should also talk to your child may have ADHD. And Cheyenne WY 82002-0010, 307-777-7434, Fax: 307-632-3909, especially true during the CO- to follow instructions and com- child’s pediatrician. While do not feel as though it is your Website: governor.wy.gov US Senator John Barrasso 307 Dirksen Senate Office Building, VID-19 pandemic, when we’ve plete tasks correctly. there is not a specific test for fault, or your child’s fault. It is Washington DC 20510, 202-224-6441, Fax: 202-224-1724, Toll all been feeling stressed and Unfinished tasks: Children ADHD, they can help you eval- a disorder and requires treat- Free: 866-235-9553, 2 N Main St Ste 206, Sheridan WY 82801, cooped-up. with ADHD struggle to finish uate your child’s behaviors and ment like any other. 307-672-6456, Website: barrasso.senate.gov ADHD has a few key compo- what they start. figure out a potential solution. US Senator Mike Enzi 379A Senate Russell Office Building, Dr. Wesley Davis is an Emergency Nurse Washington DC 20510, 202-224-3424, Fax: 202-228-0359, Toll Practitioner at Crook County Medical Ser- Free: 888-250-1879, 222 S Gillette Ave Ste 503, Gillette WY vices District and Coordinator of the Family 82716, 307-682-6268, Fax: 307-682-6501, Website: enzi.senate. and Emergency Nurse Practitioner program gov at the University of South Alabama. He US Representative Liz Cheney 416 Cannon House Office Bldg, Wyoming Hunger Initiative encourages readers to send their questions Washington DC 20515, 300 S Gillette Ave Ste 2001, Gillette WY BY JENNIE GORDON solving hunger, together. I knew Food from the Field to [email protected] 82718, 307-414-1677, Website: cheney.house.gov Food insecurity is a largely Wyoming Hunger Initiative might allow our most vulner- invisible problem, most typi- launched last October with a able neighbors to share in this cally experienced within the three-fold mission. First, to bounty by encouraging hunt- privacy of a home or kept an highlight the work of these ers to donate part or all of their uncomfortable secret in a tireless “hunger heroes” fight- game, thus providing a unique school setting. Walk into any ing food insecurity statewide opportunity to help break the grocery store in Wyoming and so more of our friends and cycle of food insecurity. By it’s hard to imagine how any- neighbors across the state partnering with Wyoming Food one might not have enough might join in their efforts. Bank of the Rockies, Wyoming to eat, but that’s the irony of Next, to introduce “Break- Game & Fish Department, the hunger: it isn’t that there isn’t fast After the Bell” programs Wyoming Department of Agri- enough food to eat, but that to Wyoming school districts culture and processors across families and children aren’t al- as part of a partnership with the state, the odds are good ways able to access that food. No Kid Hungry, a national or- that we will achieve this goal. Kids who don’t have reliable ganization dedicated to end- I’d like to invite any hunter to access to food are much more ing childhood hunger; I believe consider participating in the likely to face unhealthy, un- that no child should ever face program; the more hunger he- successful and uncertain fu- the school day hungry. Final- roes we have in the fight, the tures. ly, we set the goal of creating brighter our future will be. This is an all-too-real chal- long-term solutions with a di- I think we can agree that lenge in Wyoming, where one verse group of partners so our times are difficult right now, in every six children—approxi- efforts weren’t merely a tem- with no immediate relief in mately 24,000 kids—may not porary fix, but a solid, mea- sight. But Wyoming has al- know where their next meal surable approach to reducing ways been a leader in taking is coming from. That isn’t OK overall food insecurity rates. care of her own. with me. It simply isn’t who we It has been wonderful to I am proud to serve this state are in this great state, where witness the overwhelmingly and proud to work with part- food is plenty, and neighbors positive response to Wyoming ners to create innovative so- have always cared for one an- Hunger Initiative; individuals, lutions to hunger. There are other. organizations and businesses grassroots organizations fight- Raised in a family of ten chil- stepped up with their time, ing hunger in all 23 Wyoming dren, I always had enough their generosity and their in- counties, and they are always (but just enough) to eat. My novative thinking to brain- looking for someone just like parents instilled in me how storm ways to take action. you: a proud Wyoming citizen important it was to be grateful One of these solutions is who looks out for his or her for what we had, to never waste an innovative new program neighbors, in good times and anything and to give back if we called Food from the Field. bad. were fortunate enough to have As a hunter myself, I take the With your support, programs extra. responsibility of being a good like Food from the Field can When Mark and I traveled steward of our natural envi- have a tremendous impact around the state campaign- ronment very seriously. on reducing food insecurity. I ing in 2018, we learned many My first time harvesting an think we can also agree that’s communities were already de- animal was at the inaugural some much-needed good veloping strategies to combat Wyoming Women’s Antelope news. food insecurity with that Wy- Hunt in Ucross eight years We can end hunger in Wyo- oming “can-do spirit”. When ago. I felt empowered by the ming, together. he was elected, I immediately mission of the women’s foun- knew my initiative as First dation, which promotes self- Jennie Gordon is the First Lady of Wyo- ming. To learn more about Food from the Lady would be to support the sufficiency and utilizes Wyo- Field or make a donation to support the work of these anti-hunger ming’s greatest resource to program, visit www.nohungerwyo.org/field. nonprofits and work towards achieve it. The Sundance Times Page 6 Thursday, July 16, 2020 Health Department pulls back proposed addition to vaccine list Supercell brings
BY SETH KLAMANN are extremely important. active and frequent critic of Casper Star-Tribune They help protect individuals the changes and of vaccine Via Wyoming News Exchange and also our loved ones and requirements in general. The second tornado our communities as a whole.” group has more than 1100 CASPER — Citing challeng- BY SARAH PRIDGEON It quickly became severe as Weather Service on Monday The addition of the vaccine followers on Facebook, which es posed by the coronavirus Hot on the heels of last it moved southeast, bringing confirmed that the event had become a politicized issue includes Gillette Republican pandemic, the state Depart- week’s tornado, a sec- hail bigger than baseballs was a tornado, which oc- late last year, when the state Rep. Scott Clem, who has also ment of Health has withdrawn ond storm supercell moved and wind gusts in excess of curred near Tinton and Republican Party backed a taken a critical stance on vac- a proposal to add a new vac- through Crook County on 80 mph. traveled towards Terry Peak. resolution opposing the ad- cine requirements. cine to the required list for Friday – possibly bringing The largest recorded hail- A Forest Service reconnais- dition of the vaccine. Dr. Jo- The group lobbied against school children. another tornado along with stones were four inches in sance flight measured the seph McGinley, who lead the the new vaccine require- The Health Department an- it. According to the Black size, in Swett, SD. In Crook perimeter at approximately Natrona County party, called ments. It’s also posted to its nounced the change Thurs- Hills National Forest, the County, hailstones up to 14 miles in width and the that decision “embarrass- Facebook page linking the roll day. The proposed changes wind event once again caused 3.25 inches in size were re- path at 3074 acres. ing,” “dangerous” and “irre- out of 5G cell service to the would’ve made the meningo- damage near the old mining corded five miles southwest According to a statement sponsible.” Gov. Mark Gor- spread of the coronavirus, a coccal vaccine — which pro- town of Tinton. of Beulah and 1.75 inches from the Forest Service, don told the Star-Tribune in debunked conspiracy theory. tects against what an expert The thunderstorm devel- six miles west of Beulah. several recreation sites have a statement late last year that Last week, the state posted a called a “devastating” and oped over southeast Montana Winds reached 97 mph been temporarily closed for he “appreciated” the interest notice that the group was de- life-threatening disease — a and northeast Wyoming in near Mission, SD. In Crook safety due to snags and from the public in the vaccine linquent on its tax status. requirement for attendance in the mid-afternoon, according County, six miles west downed trees, including Red requirements and said he Wyoming Health Freedom public schools. The proposal to the National Weather Ser- of Beulah, the maximum Lake, Old Baldy, Rimrock would review the rules. has also shared inflammatory would’ve also clarified other vice. Just before 2:30 p.m., speed recorded was 70 mph. and Little Spearfish trails. On Thursday, Gordon’s posts to its page. These posts school requirements and pro- the storm was located along a Winds hit 63 mph in Beulah Due to the damage, and the spokesman told the Star- are frequently about vac- vider agreements. line that extended from eight itself, as well as near Hu- fact that crews were still Tribune in an email that the cines but have also included The department said in its miles northwest of New Haven lett, Devils Tower and New catching up after the July 6 governor “supports the De- two images comparing House statement that it would rein- to nine miles northwest of Os- Haven. tornado, it will take time to partment of Health’s decision Speaker Steve Harshman to troduce the proposal “at an hoto, moving east at 45 mph. The Rapid City National get everything re-opened. in light of COVID-19 and the a Nazi because he didn’t in- appropriate time in a man- challenge of implementing the troduce a bill that would’ve ner that considers the ongo- rule changes before the start barred hospitals from declin- ing COVID-19 pandemic re- of the school year.” ing to see unvaccinated pa- sponse.” A leading national vaccine tients. “With [the pandemic] con- Landowner offers expert who spoke to the Star- Early Thursday afternoon, sideration in mind, as well Tribune in December said the Wyoming Health Freedom as...hearing concerns from vaccine was “highly safe” and posted a link to the Health stewardship of Elmore Hall our school partners we did a “miracle” that would protect Department’s announcement. not feel this was the right BY SARAH PRIDGEON the community, but to take coverage and governmental teenagers from a “horrible Before the link was posted, the time to implement a new The landowner on whose better care of it. immunity as a county vol- death.” Star-Tribune sent a request school requirement,” Health property the Elmore polling “We don’t want it to fall unteer. The state Republican Party for comment to the group’s Department spokeswoman station sits has offered to apart,” she said. Policky, however, said she wasn’t the only one who op- Facebook page. The request Kim Deti said in an email. “We take ownership of the build- County Clerk Linda Fritz had already investigated posed the addition of the vac- was seen, according to Face- feel strongly the meningococ- ing to maintain it for pub- questioned whether it would this issue and found she cine. A lobbying and anti-vac- book, but no member of the cal vaccine together with the lic use. The 432 square foot still be possible to use the is able to add the building cine group called Wyoming group responded Thursday. ACIP-recommended vaccines hall was gifted to the county hall as a polling station dur- to the insurance at her bed Health Freedom has been an in 1981 and has been used ing elections. Without that, and breakfast on the same as a polling place since that she said, it would be nec- land. time. essary to go through the Some discussion was held Campbell County looks into forming “As you know, it’s been redistricting process and about the alternative pos- the polling place forever… potentially split the 294 reg- sibilities for the building; own college district the Policky ranch has been istered voters in district 12- Commissioner Fred Devish maintaining it,” Tess Policky 12 between two other poll- suggested, for example, that told the county commission- ing places. the county could choose to BY JONATHAN GALLARDO recent loss of athletics at Gil- lege supporters began talking ers last week. Policky agreed that she pursue a path such as to Gillette News Record lette College. about the process to break Via Wyoming News Exchange According to Policky, the would be open to having this replace it with a fire hall On June 25, the Northern away from Sheridan. family has already been tak- included in the proposal. that could also be used as a Wyoming Community Col- Barlow said the legislation GILLETTE — If Gillette is ing care of trash, repainting Commissioner Kelly Dennis polling place. The building lege District announced it to form a new district is com- going to have its own com- and reporting abandoned ve- noted that the county usu- itself could also be moved was cutting athletics at Gil- plicated and ambiguous and munity college district, it will hicles, among other things. ally pays a small rental fee off the land, said Fritz. lette and Sheridan. Over the needs to be cleaned up. ultimately be the voters who “We are just looking to when using a community As the county would po- next five days, Gillette resi- “We’re treading on ground have the final say. take ownership of it and building for this purpose. tentially be giving its prop- dents put together a plan to that hasn’t been completed But before it reaches the bal- keep maintaining it so we County Attorney Joe Bar- erty to a private citizen, fund sports at Gillette College since 1968,” he said. “I want lot, it must cross two hurdles. can take care of the aban- on cautioned that Policky Baron advised informing for the 2020-2021 school year to make sure Campbell Coun- The first is getting approval doned vehicles more quickly should investigate the cost the public and gauging the with private dollars while also ty, and any other county that from the Wyoming Commu- and maybe put a dumpster of liability insurance, as it response. Policky offered to working toward a longer-term wanted to have a community nity College Commission. The out there,” she said. might be more expensive prepare a petition of local solution. college district, has a clear second is getting approval Policky expressed that it than she realizes. He sug- constituents; she agreed to At a July 2 meeting, the dis- road to accomplishing that.” from the state legislature. makes sense for someone gested that the county has bring this, as well as a de- trict board didn’t accept the “They created a system State Rep. Eric Barlow, R- who lives there and drives an agreement with other termination of fair market proposal, partly because it that’s very hard to adapt and Gillette, met with Campbell by every day and is already polling stations for groups value and a written propos- only addressed Gillette Col- adjust to changes and cir- County Commissioners last taking care of the building or citizens to manage and al before the commission in lege and didn’t include Sher- cumstances over time,” said week to go over the process to assume ownership. She run them, which could also the near future so that dis- idan College. Immediately of forming a new community stressed that the intention be done in this case and cussions can be held on the after the meeting, Gillette Col- See District: page 8 college district in light of the is not to take it away from would provide Policky with best path forward.
zens’ health and our health- climb again. people, and especially our marks from President Donald and maintain an emphasis on COVID-19: care system. I am encouraged State health officer Dr. Alex- economy, healthy, and our na- Trump that all schools must spacing and face coverings. to see many of our businesses ia Harrist has stated that new tional security complete,” said open in fall and that he would The public health restrictions continued from page 1 taking this responsibility seri- cases were always expected, the governor last week, urging persuade governors to have that apply to bars, gyms and ously and both requiring staff but this also means we will Wyomingites to continue us- full in-class learning. This performance spaces will re- beginning of the month. and urging customers to wear continue to see hospitaliza- ing their common sense and won’t change Wyoming’s plan, main in place. “I’m disappointed again that face coverings.” tions and deaths. Though following the best practices Gordon said. we continue to see case num- Meanwhile, on Monday, after some have dismissed the more that have been encouraged “Wyoming is a state which PULLOUT: Contact Tracing bers rise,” Gordon said in a rising steadily over the previ- recent cases as less dangerous since the pandemic began. values local control,” said the According to Melanie Wilmer press release. ous week, the number of peo- due to the lower average age of We want our businesses to governor, commenting that of Crook County Public Health, “Wyoming residents only ple who were hospitalized due people becoming infected, she stay open, we want tourists to school districts know what’s if you have been exposed to a need to look at what Texas, to the virus rose to 17. reiterated that anyone is at come here and stay safe, and best and we can’t expect positive case of COVID-19 and Florida and Arizona are ex- Not since April 22 have so risk and anyone can pass it on we want visitors to Wyoming Washington, D.C. to know live in Wyoming, contact trac- periencing to see how much many people been in hospital to more vulnerable people. to know we expect them to ex- what’s best for everything. ers will identify themselves as damage being careless, not due to the coronavirus at one Once hovering around the hibit the same respect towards This state’s plan provides op- being from the Wyoming De- wearing a mask and failing to time. Numbers had dropped to 200 mark, the number of ac- us, Gordon said. portunity for kids to still learn partment of Health or a local social distance can cause to a low of four at the beginning tive cases has also risen over Dr. Harrist referenced the at the same pace whether they county public health depart- our state’s economy, our citi- of June before beginning to the last few weeks. On Mon- fast-growing case numbers in are in the classroom or not, he ment. Depending on your ex- day, the total active cases such places as Arizona and said, but it does aim for full in- posure site, any of 23 county across Wyoming reached 472. Texas in urging the public to class teaching. departments may contact you. An additional death was an- maintain social distancing “It is, I think, essential that “Another state health de- nounced last Wednesday. A and hygiene practices. we try to have our kids back partment could also call you Laramie County adult man “We’re really asking people to in school as much as possible, if you had exposure there. The “How have you dealt with things in the past?” with no apparent health con- help us prevent that from hap- but I don’t want to endanger purpose of this is to stop the ditions known to increase the pening here,” she said. anyone,” he said. potential spread of the virus,” risk of serious illness was re- The governor answered criti- The continuing orders that Wilmer says. “One thing all “Have you been thinking about suicide?” ported by the Wyoming De- cism during his most recent take effect July 16 allow gath- contact tracing has in com- partment Health to have suc- press conference that he, too, erings up to 50 persons in a mon is that they will never ask cumbed to the virus. has been seen in public with- confined space to occur with- you for bank account num- “How long have you been feeling like this?” Another death was reported out a face covering. out restrictions and permit bers, money, medical insur- Tuesday, this one an older “As much as I possibly can, events of up to 250 persons ance information and social “I care and am here to listen.” man who had health condi- I try to wear a mask,” he said, with social distancing and in- security numbers. We will ask tions known to put patients at acknowledging that there is creased sanitization measures for physical addresses, birth- higher risk. This second death a photo of him at the Repub- in place. Faith-based gather- dates, where you have been, “What are you feeling?” occurred in Sweetwater Coun- lican dinner where someone ings such as church services whom you have had contact ty. came to speak with him and and funeral homes will con- with, if you have symptoms, Meanwhile, 1412 people pre- he failed to put his mask back tinue to be permitted to oper- medical history and possible viously reported among the on. ate without restrictions, with quarantine or isolation or- state’s statistics are now said “I’d love to say my behavior appropriate social distancing ders.” Wilmer warns that there to have recovered. This num- has been perfect. I am hu- encouraged. are many scams out there www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org ber includes 1176 lab con- man,” he said, expressing The section of Order No. 1 right now. firmed and 286 probable cas- appreciation that the people addressing restaurant opera- “Please be cautious of those,” es. of Wyoming are making sure tions has been simplified, with she says. “Call us at public “The science is clear, wear- their civic leaders do the right the removal of some specific health at 283-1142 if you have Upper Midwest ing a face covering when you thing. provisions to provide business any questions or concerns Agricultural Safety and Health Center can’t social distance will keep Gordon also spoke to re- owners additional flexibility about a contact tracing call.” Page 7 The Sundance Times Thursday, July 16, 2020 Sundance Police Sturgis teen sentenced to Department
July 4 – House watch and business checks. Arrest for public intoxication. Officer discovered open door. Three bar 55 years checks. Four traffic stops. July 5 – House watch and business checks. Two traffic BY DEB HOLLAND that he killed 16-year-old Shayna Ritthaler. He said the two stops. Black Hills Pioneer fought and he shot her. House watch and business checks. VIN inspection. Judge Kevin Krull handed down the sentence in Fourth Cir- July 6 – Officer assisted Life Flight. Traffic stop. STURGIS — Sturgis teen Michael G. Campbell, who was cuit Court Friday. Titus said Campbell will be eligible to seek House watch and business checks. Civil assist. charged with killing a Wyoming teen last fall, has been sen- parole after 27 and a half years. He will be 44 years old then. July 7 – Officer investigated suspicious person at swimming pool. Of- tenced to 55 years in prison. “It’s up to Mr. Campbell now to learn how to function and put ficer investigated crash. Two traffic stops. The sentencing was a sad day for both families involved in the himself in a position to be eligible for parole,” Titus said. House watch and business checks. Three bar case, said Campbell’s attorney, Steven Titus. Campbell is currently being held in the Meade County Jail. He July 8 – checks. Six traffic stops. “This was a difficult case for everyone involved,” Titus said. will turn 18 next week and when he does he will be transferred House watch and business checks. Three bar Campbell confessed in May in a Meade County courtroom to the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. July 9 – checks. Three traffic stops. July 10 – House watch and business checks. Arrest for theft. Officer investigated report of threats. Officer issued two criminal trespass warnings. Three bar checks. Three traffic Two out of three stops. MOVING/SOLD THE PLACE City hands over ambulances, signs donate the ambulances to the district. Seller: Discussion was also held over the $35,000 currently held in TERRY lease agreement but stalls on the city’s accounts as an ambulance fund. WHITMYRE “It’s not really our money, it’s passed through to us from the FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 (begins to close 6 p.m.) handing over funds county commissioners to operate an ambulance business,” Having sold my place I no longer have need for the following items so they will be sold at auction. All items are located at my place. Approx, 250 lots. elaborated Brooks. BY SARAH PRIDGEON 2013 Mustang skidster Mod. 2044 diesel w/365 hours, 18' faltbed trailer,Troy bilt riding Said Clerk Treasurer Kathy Lenz, this has been discussed at mower like new, several antiques, collectibles, US Cavalry saddle, and saddle bags, After many months of discussion, the Sundance City Council previous meetings with the board. CCMSD had requested the spurs, household items, furniture and much more. has officially handed over its two ambulances to Crook County $35,000 be passed over to the district once it took responsibil- Open house preview Thurs., July 16 4-6 p.m., Fri., July 17 2-4 p.m. Medical Services District (CCMSD) and entered into a rental ity for the ambulances so that it could be used for matching Load out Sat., July 18, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. agreement that will allow (CCMSD) to continue storing them in The place has sold and the new buyers will be taking immediate possession so every- funds when acquiring a new ambulance, Lenz said. thing needs to go. a city building. City Attorney Mark Hughes, however, expressed concern DIRECTIONS: 1.5 miles north of the Sundance State Bank up Canyon Rd. Go to the high The issue was temporarily tabled during the COVID-19 crisis about this, stating that there has not been a motion or action pole gate and then follow the trail to the top of the hill. Signs will be posted. but has now been picked back up, with Chairman Mark Erick- in the past to point towards this decision. The council would be son attending last week’s council meeting because “we want to giving away public funds, he said. put all this to bed”. “Money is considered public property, and probably we can “First and foremost, we’ve got to have a place to store them,” give it to CCMSD based on all the research we did,” Hughes he said. said. However, he stated that there’s a potentially “worrisome” Mayor Paul Brooks responded that the council is prepared to issue if the district hires someone to oversee the ambulances do this for $425 per month, which is the actual cost of main- and the money goes to them, which “subverts the intent of the taining and providing utilities to the storage space. parties and is something I’m not sure we want to do.” “That part I think we’re golden, all it’s going to take is council To allow further research and discussion on the issue, Coun- action to enter into an agreement,” he said; council members cil Member Joe Wilson made a friendly amendment to the mo- expressed that they were comfortable to do so. tion on the floor. The motion was then passed to donate the It was also agreed, thanks to input from Kara Ellsbury, at- ambulances to the district and enter into a rental agreement torney for the CCMSD Board of Trustees, that the city is able to for their storage. Nuisance building to come down BY SARAH PRIDGEON Hughes, she has contacted him personally to ask for an ex- The City of Sundance will move ahead with tearing down the act list of what needs to be done. property identified as a nuisance on Sewell Street. Letters sent Brooks commented that he is not going to provide her with to the owner have gone unanswered, said City Attorney Mark a precise list of every task needed to bring the property up Hughes, and the building itself is considered a hazard. to standard. The city just wants it to look “like every other The city will take charge of abating the nuisance, though Pub- house in town,” he said. lic Works Director Mac Erickson expressed some concern over “It’s a fire hazard, it’s a health hazard, there’s an open well the cost of such things as acquiring the necessary equipment. in the back yard – it just needs to be gone,” he added. “Once that’s done, then you’re going to have a dump fee,” said As there appears to be no question of the owner taking Hughes. To recoup this cost, he continued, “You would be filing charge of abatement, the council agreed that Hughes should a lien against the lot if we tear it down and get rid of it.” make one last attempt to contact her and inform her it will be The suggestion was made that the building could be burned torn down. as part of a departmental fire training, but Hughes said the city Meanwhile, Erickson has been instructed to look for “an eco- should be wary of this idea due to the presence of trees and a nomically feasible way to get it down”. Brooks stated that he propane tank, the proximity to other houses and the mess on is not concerned if this takes time. the lot. “If it takes a while, it takes a while. If she’d done what she was Despite the financial concerns, Mayor Paul Brooks felt that supposed to, we wouldn’t be in this position,” he said. “We’re the city has no choice but to move forward. in this position because she opted to not do what she should “She has taken the position that we’re not going to do any- have done.” thing, which is exactly what happened when we tore down The council also discussed a second nuisance property that that property several years ago on Ryan Street,” he said. was identified at last month’s meeting. A letter was sent to the There had been some thought that the owner was going to renter, said Hughes, and it appears that the property is being sell the property, but this has not occurred. Brooks stated cleaned up. that, while she has not responded to the official letters from “It’s getting quite a lot better,” agreed Brooks.
Circuit Court Speeding – Nicholas M. Evers, Sheridan, 75/65, $125; Gregory D. Davis, Gillette, $25; (passenger) – Jonathan Gon- Leeann D. Gonzales, Gillette, 77/70, $99; Dustin R. Rog- zalez Salas, Gillette, $10; Rachael A. McCarty, SD, $25; (driver ge, WI, 88/80, $86; Aspen G. Checketts, Newcastle, 65/55, with passenger under 12) – Rachael A. McCarty, SD, $25 DUBOIS WEAPONS COLLECTORS W $90; Robert S. Buda, CO, 89/70, $140; Samuel G. Farnum, Fail to Abide by Posted Closure Signs – Steven W. Dewitt, Headwaters Center • Dubois, Wyo. Ranchester, 78/70, $86; Tristen Ray Esterbook, Gillette, Evansville, $135; Jesse J. Pangus, Casper, $135; Blake T.J. Show Open: Aug. 1, 8-5 & Aug. 2, 8-3 37/20, $140; Sanchez Mario E. Lupercio, GA, 96/75, $160; Spaniol, Casper, $135 Call or Text: 307-851-2522 • 307-851-2313 Jace Robert Bruce, Gillette, 61/50, $100; Carlos I. Villegas, Camping in Area Not Designated for Camping – Steven W. [email protected] • $30 per table AZ, $130; Cory J. Ryshkus, MN, 89/80, $88; Jonathan D. Dewitt, Evansville, $135 S H O Anderson, SD, 85/80, $15; Jaeger R. Schippa, MI, 80/75, Occupy Camping Site Reserved for Another – Jesse J. Pan- 6.5 Creedmoor GIVEAWAY for Dealers Only! $15; Michael A. Shaw, PA, 86/75, $100; David J. Bergh, TX, gus, Casper, $135 Raffle: Ruger 17HMR 86/80, $82; Daniel A. Dlouhy, IA, 76/65, $152; Andrew O. No Daily Use Permit – Carlos I. Villegas, AZ, $70 $5 Adults • Kids 12 and under Free (with adult) Brunham, GA, 35/30, $65; Jeffrey A. Fry, 86/75, $100; Bay Operate Watercraft in Restricted Area – Scott E. Sorenson, ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT LOCAL NONPROFITS. L. Hel, MN, 98/75, $160; Eric L. Hanson, Gillette, 88/75, Gillette, $85 G U N $110; Ted A. Regnaud, NV, 85/75, $90; Rachel A. Mikottis, Ride on Bow or Gunwales of Watercraft – David A. Larson, IL, 74/65, $88 Gillette, $85 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registra- Littering – (minor), Gillette, $250, 30 days jail suspended, tion – Jason Steve Arceo, Gillette, $135 supervised probation through Jan. 7, 2021 Fail to Merge into Farthest Lane from Emergency Ve- Under 21 Consume Alcohol – (minor), Gillette, $155, 30 days WANTED: 5 HOMES hicle – Casey J. Boyle, NY, $225 jail suspended, supervised probation through Jan. 7, 2021 TO APPLY MT. STATES WESTERN EXTREME COMPOSITE SIDING No Seat Belt (driver) – Bryson D. Johnson, Newcastle, $25; Simple Assault – Walter C.H. Leinen, SD, $280.12 Be a part of our 2020 Show Homes Campaign and Save! 5 homeowners in this general area will be given the opportunity to have Crook County Sheriff’s Office MT. STATES WESTERN EXTREME COMPOSITE SIDING July 6 – Two VIN checks. Suspicious circumstance inves- July 10 – Four VIN checks. Two paper services. Nine traffic Applied to their home with decorative trim at a very low cost. 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District: continued from page 6 • The financial ability of the proposed district to support a “I don’t know that citizens would want to assess four mills,” college Barlow said. “But we still should have access to a proportionate Norine Kasperik, a former state legislator and former Gillette • The educational soundness of the proposed community col- share of state funding if we chose to.” College nursing instructor. lege plan A mill levy is the number of dollars in taxes that a property She added that it worked in Gillette despite that because “Gil- • Any other matters that might help the commission in con- owner must pay for every $1000 of assessed value. In Campbell lette was such a unique community that worked hard to make sidering the application County, the energy industry carries most of that weight. it happen.” The county commissioners will reimburse the community col- “It’s definitely a concern, not only for coal but oil and gas and “What we’re trying to do is get a governance structure and a lege commission for the survey’s costs. any other industries, because they shoulder the responsibil- revenue source. That’s what a community college district does,” The community college commission will have 90 days to de- ity,” said Commission Chairman D.G. Reardon. Barlow said. cide whether to approve the application. This year, Campbell County’s assessed valuation is about If Gillette wants to form its own district, the Northern Wyo- Barlow said in the best case scenario, the commission would $4.24 billion, meaning one mill brings in about $4.24 million. ming Community College District would have no say. approve the application before the start of the 2021 legislative In 2019, Sheridan County’s assessed valuation was $449.5 If there are assets in the service area of the new district that session. Then, he or another legislator would introduce a bill million, meaning one mill brought in about $449,500. Sheri- belonged to the old district, “the new district takes over those for the formation of a new district to get the approval of the dan College receives five mills, which comes out to about assets,” Barlow added. That’s a key point in Gillette because all state Legislature. $2,247,500. of the college buildings were built with substantial contribu- If the Legislature passes the bill, then the next step is put- The commissioners were in favor of breaking off from the dis- tions from the county, city, hospital and local donors well as ting the question before the voters in an election, which can be trict. state money. held in May at the earliest, and it also can be held in August or “I think it’s time to find an exit strategy,” said Commissioner The application for the formation of a community college dis- November. Del Shelstad. trict must be submitted in the form prescribed by the commis- There will be two things on the ballot. The first is a ques- “Sheridan is not going to bend over backwards to make things sion and have at least 500 signatures from qualified electors. tion asking if a community college district should be created work for Gillette,” Reardon said. The application form is not readily available, Barlow said. in Campbell County and if a special mill tax should be levied. “Never have, never will,” said Commissioner Bob Maul. “It’s Josh McGrath, president of the Gillette College Booster Club, The second is a list of candidates for the new district’s board quite a slap in the face after all the dollars we put into this col- is taking the lead on collecting signatures. of trustees. lege.” Whenever the community college commission receives a prop- A district can assess fewer than 4 mills, but it won’t have They recognized that it would require a tax increase, which er application for the formation of a community college district, access to state funding unless it assesses at least four mills. will be a tough sell in Campbell County. it will conduct a survey to consider the following: Barlow said that is something he hopes to address during the “That’s where people have some difficulty,” Reardon said. • The need for a community college in the proposed district Wyoming News Briefs
Construction for the project must start within one year of it be- identity of the alleged victim. She has been charged with three Man accused of trying to injure ing permitted. counts of promoting prostitution and one count of conspiracy to deputies commit third-degree sexual abuse of a minor, all felonies. She has pleaded not guilty to the four counts. A pre-trial hear- LARAMIE (WNE) — An Albany County man has been accused of Confinement case brings prison ing has been set for Sept. 25. trying to injure two sheriff’s deputies and attempting to grab one sentence of their guns on June 29 while they arrested him for a probation CWC increases fees to help cover violation. RIVERTON (WNE) — Accused of ring-leading the captivity of two Eric Bennett has been charged with four felony counts of in- women, Fremont County resident Basil Blackburn has been sen- revenue declines terference with a police officer and attempted interference with a tenced to a prison term that could last nine years. police officer. He has been ordered to serve between 52 and 108 months in RIVERTON (WNE) — Central Wyoming College students will Two of the charges come from attempting to injure the Albany prison. have to pay $10 more per credit this fall to help cover “significant County Sheriff’s deputies while resisting arrest, one comes from Blackburn, 33, was charged in April 2019 with conspiracy to decreases” in state funding and local property tax values. grabbing towards a deputy’s gun, and the fourth comes from al- commit unlawful confinement, after two women told Riverton Po- “We’re trying to figure out how we make ends meet,” CWC pres- legedly “banging” his head against a deputy’s hand while being lice Department agents that Blackburn and others trapped and ident Brad Tyndall said during a special meeting July 6. “This restrained in jail. beat them in an apartment on College Hill in Riverton. will definitely help.” The deputies repeatedly used a Taser against Bennett when he “This victims in this case experienced a significant amount of Administrators estimate the change, combined with new fees did not initially follow their instructions, Corporal Jeffery McK- trauma,” said Fremont County Attorney Patrick LeBrun at the- for transcripts and credit card payments that also were approved inney, of the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, said in an affidavit. sentencing hearing, where he advocated for a five-to-10 year sen- Monday, should bring in up to $290,000 in additional revenue McKinney said the incident was captured on body cameras. tence for Blackburn. “They were at times hit, at times kicked; one on an annual basis. At one point, Bennett unsuccessfully tried to grab a deputy’s of the ladies was burned with a cigarette. They were tased.” Tyndall pointed out that CWC already suffered a “major eco- gun, McKinney said. Deputies used the Taser on Bennett again, Blackburn’s defense attorney, Elisabeth Trefonas of Teton Coun- nomic hit” four years ago when it had to reduce its staff by about and they restrained him and placed him in handcuffs. ty, said the case was too murky to gather many assumptions. 30 positions. One of the deputies later claimed that Bennett had kicked him Though at first the women told police they were abused and not Now, with the state facing a $1.5 billion budget shortfall, he in the shins during the arrest. The other arresting deputy said allowed to leave the apartment, Trefonas said they’d later tell de- said CWC needs to “share the burden a little bit.” that he injured his thumb. fense investigators they didn’t leave because they were “so drunk The president said the action is regrettable. Once Bennett was transferred to the Albany County Deten- it was dangerous.” “This isn’t done lightly at all,” Tyndall said. “But we think it is a tion Center, he was placed in a restraint chair and a helmet was Conflicting evidence on both sides and the shifting perspectives burden that can be carried by students and others. …The college placed on his head, since he was banging his head “on any ob- and locations of the victims in the case led to a legal situation alone can’t bear all the pain.” ject/surface he could,” McKinney wrote in the affidavit. known as an Alford plea. Blackburn accepted the plea agreement He pointed out that CWC costs are still “very, very affordable.” While he was in the restrained chair, he banged a third deputy’s offered to him, in which the prosecution capped the 20-year maxi- “These fee increases still keep CWC within the normal band of hand into the chair hard enough that it hurt afterward, McKin- mum sentence at 10 years, but he did not admit to confining the fees that are seen at colleges in the region and around the na- ney said. women. tion,” vice president for administrative service Willie Noseep said in a press release. “It’s unfortunate that we have to raise fees, but we feel it is necessary to remain competitive.” Campbell County seeks grant for Protesters arrested for blocking The CWC Board of Trustees approved the changes July 6 in a industrial park traffic reject plea deal unanimous vote. GILLETTE (WNE) — Campbell County is pursuing a federal LARAMIE (WNE) — The ten protesters cited by police last month Search resumes for hunter missing grant to build an industrial park east of Cam-plex. for blocking traffic on Grand Avenue turned down a plea offer The federal coronavirus relief act has a pool of money dedicated and pleaded not guilty in Laramie Municipal Court on Thursday since October to competitive grants for projects in coal-impacted communities. morning. Over the last 15 years, Gillette has been turned down for multi- They will seek to have the charges thrown out before trial, said RAWLINS (WNE) — A hunter who has been missing since mid- ple projects because it didn’t have shovel-ready sites, said coun- Charles Pelkey, a local lawyer who represented all of the protest- October continues to be lost, after a three-day search for him in ty administrative director Carol Seeger at a county meeting last ers at the hearing. late June brought no new results forward. week. There is an exception for “constitutionally-protected activity” in Mark Anthony Strittmater, 44, went missing while hunting “This is a theme we have heard over the years a number of the disorderly conduct ordinance that the protesters have been elk on Oct. 19 in Medicine Bow National Forest. Carbon County times, there are no shovel-ready industrial parks here,” Seeger charged with violating, and Pelkey plans to argue that protesting Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Allison conducted a three day hunt for said. should fall within this exception. Strittmater over June 26-28. In 2014, the county bought 250 acres of land east of what is The police department had announced in the afternoon of June Search and rescue teams search the area of Forest Road 801 now the Gillette College rodeo ag complex with the long-term 25 that they would cite protesters who marched in the street and and Forest Road 830. The search was expanded to Strawberry goal of building an industrial park on 160 acres of that property. blocked traffic later that day. Protesters had marched along Grand Draw and Dexter Peak. The search included 19 volunteers, five Seeger said that while on a call with federal officials on the avail- Avenue most days that month to protest police brutality and kill- K9s and aerial drones, but at the conclusion of the weekend, no able grants, the industrial park came up as a good candidate for ings of unarmed black men. For some of the marches, protesters one found any clues leading to Strittmater’s location. funding. had marched in the street, blocking traffic. This is just another dead end after months of searching and The estimated total cost of the industrial park is $11.5 million. Police cited and arrested six of the protesters for blocking traffic confusion for Strittmater’s friends and loved ones. One day after This includes upgrading three roads and completing the buildout on June 25, all of whom made bail and were released by the next he went missing, his girlfriend, Kimberly Meis, called the sher- of the infrastructure, including sewer. day. Police cited, but did not arrest, four other protesters, also for iff’s office to report an “overdue hunter.” When completed, the Pronghorn Industrial Park would have blocking traffic. There was heavy snowfall and rain the weekend Strittmater eight shovel-ready sites. Seeger said the city is in support of the City officials felt that protesters had endangered their own safety went missing, with temperatures dropping into the negatives in industrial park, which would have to be annexed into the city. and the safety of others by blocking traffic, so the practice had to the days after. The grants will fund 80% to 100% of a project. The commission- stop, Janine Jordan, Laramie’s city manager, said the day after A deputy and sergeant found Strittmater’s truck on Forest ers hope to get a 100% federally funded grant. It’s possible that the arrests. Road 801 that night and Allison conducted a search the next Campbell County could be awarded the grant but not for 100%. The city had offered the protesters permits to march in the morning, Oct. 21. That search utilized volunteers, drones and street, in which case walking in the street would have been al- even an Air Force helicopter. lowed, Jordan said. She said protest organizers had declined to Five flights were conducted in October for Strittmater’s search, West’s new home could be work with the city to get the permits. to no avail. Wyoming’s largest
CODY (WNE) — Kanye West will soon be making another im- Man charged with multiple sex s r d print on the Cody landscape. crimes y The Park County Planning and Zoning office recently confirmed West will be building a 52,000-square-foot, single-family resi- GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man is accused of multiple dence on his property. counts of sexually assault and abusing two girls in Gillette over The house, which will be built on the northwest portion of the several years, and a mother has been charged with promoting West Lake property, will not only become the largest house in prostitution for allegedly setting up her daughter to have sex Wyoming, but also the 45th largest in the nation. Wyoming’s larg- with him for money. est home is the 25,000-square-foot McMurry house in Casper. John Bryon Mills, 44, has pleaded not guilty to five counts of Prospective designs for West’s mansion carry a resemblance to first-degree sexual assault, five counts of second-degree sexual a bicycle rim. The more than 50 foot tall house will have ten bed- assault, one count of attempted first-degree sexual assault and rooms and a “central hub” aspect with “spokes” feeding off of it six counts of third-degree sexual abuse of a minor, all felonies. into outer, pod-type rooms, said Joy Hill, Park County planning He also has been charged with four counts of sexual battery and and zoning director. It has not been verified that this will be the one of battery, all misdemeanors. final design of the project. One of the girls told sheriff’s investigators that she was sexu- The house was approved for permitting by county staff on May ally assaulted by Mills just about every other weekend for two 15, and there is also an associated small wastewater permit on years — assaults that she said were orchestrated by her mother the project. for money, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed in Permit documents associated with the project contain blue- the case. prints designed by Engineering Associates, a Cody firm. EA re- She told investigators that “she did what she had to [to] make fused to confirm they are working on this project. sure her brothers and sisters had food to eat and a place to Residences are not subject to site plan review by the Planning From Wyoming stay,” according to the affidavit. News Exchange and Zoning Commission. The News Record isn’t identifying the woman to protect the Newspapers Page 9 The Sundance Times Thursday, July 16, 2020 A permanent record... The Public Notices section of this newspaper provides a permanent record of what your public officials are doing...meeting Public Notices minutes, ordinances, expenditures. Your local government actions are recorded in black and white, a permanent part of history.
within three (3) months from the BUDGET HEARING date of the first publication of this CITY COUNCIL Notice of Public Hearing notice, or thereafter be forever City of Sundance, Wyoming barred. CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 July 7, 2020 Notice is further given that all 2020-2021 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY persons indebted to the decedent The Town Council met this day in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor or to his estate are requested to Paul Brooks presiding. FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR PROPOSED make immediate payment to Roll call was taken by Mayor Brooks with Council Members Jana McLean, 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 JUSTIN STREETER and MARIETTA Brad Marchant, Joe Wilson and Callie Hilty all present. ACTUAL ESTIMATED BUDGET BARNES at 2059 12th Avenue, Belle Revenue $ 21,617,636 $ 22,027,018 $ 21,524,000 Fourche, South Dakota 57717. COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON MOVED, COUNCIL MARCHANT SECONDED a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. All ayes, MOTION CARRIED. GENERAL FUND Creditors having claims against Expenditures $ 21,460,488 $ 22,186,408 $ 26,614,705 the decedent or the estate are Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of June 2, 2020 required to file them in duplicate as published. Approve the June Adjustment report. Approve the June Revenue $ 2,395,469 $ 2,549,525 $ 3,150,000 with the necessary vouchers, in the Paid Invoice report. Approve the July Unpaid Invoice Report. Approve SPECIAL REVENUE FUND office of the clerk of said Court, on the Monthly Municipal Court Report. MOTION CARRIED (per consent Expenditures $ 2,121,955 $ 2,062,422 $ 3,150,000 or before three (3) months after the agenda). date of the first publication of this US POSTAL SERVICE-POSTAGE $309.14; BACKWARDS DISTILLING CO.-MAIN notice, and if such claims are not Revenue $ 57,757 $ 367,360 $ 1,985,000 ST EC DEV $2750.00;CITY OF SUNDANCE-MAC CONST RETAINAGE $57.09; so filed, unless otherwise allowed or CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND MAC CONST.-WBC OLD STONEY $1084.80; QUICK SIGNS-WBC OLD STONEY paid, they will be forever barred. Expenditures $ 57,757 $ 363,883 $ 1,985,000 $2946.01; TRIHYDRO CORP-SW WATER TANK $6987.25; ARCHITECTURAL DATED this 24th day of June, 2020. SPECIALITIES LLC-BUILDING OFFICE HLS $848.77; ROSENCRANZ CONST -BUILDING FAÇADE $24900.00; HARTL ELEC-BUILDING FAÇADE $3414.96; Revenue $ 1,375,028 $ 57,382 $ 60,000 BENNETT MAIN GUBBRUD & WILLERT, CCSD CAPITAL PROJECTS DORIS SNIDER-UTILITY DEPOSIT REFUND $50.00; STACEY BENNETT-UTILITY P.C. DEPOSIT REFUND $31.30; AT & T -WATER STREETS LANDFILL MAYOR PHONE Expenditures $ 1,098 $ 39,002 $ 1,923,930 Attorneys for Co-Administrators $247.77; BACHMANN, LEANN- ADMIN JANITORIAL $430.00; BARCO By /S/ Dwight A. Gubbrud PRODUCTS-CEMENTERY EQUIP $3444.09; BLAKEMAN PROPANE- ENTERPRISE FUND Revenue $ 693,026 $ 638,159 $ 695,725 Dwight A. Gubbrud POOL TANK RENTAL $60.00; CITY CLERK-TREASURER-ADMIN POSTAGE $9.42; (FOOD SERVICES) Wyoming State Bar No. 6-4036 CLIMATE SOLUTIONS INC- SHOP MISC $308.99; CAN SURETY-ADMIN INS Expenditures $ 640,769 $ 622,575 $ 695,725 618 State Street $152.50; CROELL INC. STREETS-MAINT $194.03; CROOK COUNTY SHERIFFS Belle Fourche, SD 57717 OFFICE- PS-DISPATCH $1900.00; CROOK COUNTY WEED & PEST- STREETS (605) 892-2011 TRUST FUND Revenue $ 3,184,156 $ 3,603,346 $ 3,879,203 MOSQUITO & MISC $955.78; CW WASTE-GARBAGE GATE FEE $12499.70; (INSURANCE ESCROW) CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT DAKOTA EQUIPMENT RENTAL- PARKS EQUIP $ 339.95; DECKERS FOOD Expenditures $ 3,181,458 $ 3,518,569 $ 3,879,203 6th Judicial District MARKET-FIRE DEPT MISC-SHOP MISC $8.89; ENERGY LABORATORIES INC- WATER TESTING $44.00; FASTENAL-SHOP SUPPLIES $56.97; GILLETTE STEELE P. O. Box 904 Sundance, WY 82729 CENTER-SEWER STREET REPAIRS $665.00; GROSSSENBURG IMPLEMENT INC- AGENCY FUND Revenue $ 994,492 $ 1,227,621 $ 1,225,000 CEMETERIES EQUIP MAINT $25.84; HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT-WATER (PUPIL ACTIVITY) Publish: July 2, 9 and 16, 2020 CHLORINE SUPPLY & POOL CHEMICALS $1548.02; HINKLEASE- PS VEHICLE Expenditures $ 968,855 $ 914,669 $ 1,225,000 LEASE $937.90; HUGHES, MARK – CITY ATTORNEY RETAINER $2000.00; INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL INC- ADMIN-LAND USE $69.00; L.N. TOTAL ALL FUNDS Total Revenue $ 30,317,564 $ 30,470,411 $ 32,518,928 CURTIS AND SONS- EQUIP & MAINT $1212.00; LOWE ROOFING OF WY NAME CHANGE LLC- BUILDING ROOF $431.30; MARCO – ADMIN COPY MACHINE $322.98; Total Expenditures $ 28,432,380 $ 29,707,528 $ 39,473,563 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES- PS UNIFORMS $288.00; NORTHWEST STATE OF WYOMING PIPE FITTINGS INC – WATER SUPPLIES $2785.55; ONE CALL OF WY-WATER ONE The general fund 2020-2021 proposed expenditure amount includes the cash balance of the fund. COUNTY OF CROOK CALL $26.55; RANGE TELEPHONE-ADMIN-FIRE-GARBAGE-PS-AMBULANCE A public hearing will be held concerning such budget on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the Central Office PHONE & INTERNET $705.11 ROBERTS MACHINE & REPAIR LLC- STREETS & IN THE DISTRICT COURT MAINT PARTS $130.92; ROLLING METAL AUTO LLC- SHOP GAS & DIESEL board room, Sundance Wyoming at the hour of 4:00 o’clock p.m. At which time all interested parties will be SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT given an opportunity to be heard. FUEL-PS VEH MAINT-GARBAGE/LANDFILL FUEL $1048.19; SECURE INSTANT IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF PAYMENTS LLC-WATER-SEWER-GARBAGE-MUNICIPAL COURT MISC Publish: July 16, 2020 NAME OF EXP $44.95; SERVALL UNIFORM LINEN CO- ADMIN JANITORIAL $441.83; SUNDANCE ELECTRIC INC- SEWER SYSTEM REPARIS $85.00; SUNDANCE Tanya Lynn Brekke Petitioner ELECTRIC INC-BUILDING DAYCARE $352.57; SUNDANCE OFFICE SUPPLY- ADMIN JANITORIAL $138.00; THE SUNDANCE TIMES- ADMIN-LANDFILL- Civil Action Case No. 8736 STREETS-CENTRAL PARK $1370.50; TIMBERLINE SERVICES INC-STREETS to accept the bids, which in its NOTICE OF PUBLICATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT $3231.32; TONGUE RIVER CABLE TV INC-ADMIN SALARIES discretion, within state law, are for HOUSING AUTHORITY $77.00; TOWN OF MOORCROFT-GARBAGE City of Sundance, Wyoming the best interest of any of the AEPA You are hereby notified that a CHARGES $663.00; TRACY MOTOR CO-STREETS MISC $790.23; TRIHYDRO Member Agencies and/or their Petition For Change of Name, Civil CORP-GARBAGE-TESTING $878.75; TRIHYDRO CORP- CITY ENGINEER Pursuant to Section 15-1-110, Wyoming Statutes Annotated, 2020 Edition, Participating Entities. Bids will be Action No. 8736 has been filed on $2000.00; TRIHYDRO CORP-GARBAGE C & D PIT $1155.00; VISA-ADMIN as amended the following Salaries of the City of Sundance Employees opened and an opening record behalf of Tanya Lynn Brekke in the MAIN ST-BUILDING FAÇADE-COMPUTER SUPPORT-ADMIN MISC EXP are hereby published: will be posted to Public Purchase. Wyoming District Court for the 6th $368.53; VOLUNTEER FIREMENS PENSION FUND $225.00; WESTERN DAKOTA Bids will be publicly opened at Judicial District, whose address is WASTE SOLUTIONS-GARBAGE LANDFILL CHARGES $902.40; WESTERN NAME POSITION SALARY OVERTIME 1:30 PM EST on September 9, 2020, P.O. Box 406, Sundance WY 82729, WASTE SOLUTIONS-GARBAGE RECYCLING TONAGE $3948.00; WYOMING Paul S. Brooks Mayor $20,000.04 at Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac the object and prayer of which is FIRE CHIEFS ASSOC-FIRE DEPT $100.00; WY SLIB- WATER-MDWSRF LOAN Jana McLean Council Member $ 1,650.00 Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328. to change the name of the above- $3791.17; KATHY BEEHLER-LIFEGUARD TRAINING $525.00; BLUFFS SCALE Bradley Marchant Council Member $ 1,800.00 named person from Tanya Lynn SERVICE INC.-EQUIP MAINT $3965.00; CITY OF SUNDANCE- RECREATION Questions Contact Callie Hilty Council Member $ 1,950.00 Brekke to Tanya Lynn Galloway. FUND $50000.00; RICARDO CORTEZ-SHOP SUPPLIES $70.62; CROOK Nita Werner, NEW BOCES COUNTY TREASURER-ADMIN MISC EXP $206.89; CUSTOM AUTO & TRUCK-PS Joe Wilson Council Member $ 1,800.00 Any objection must be filed Cooperative Director VEHICLE MAINT $6636.00; DEARBORN LIFE INS CO-LIFE INS $156.90; DWYER Francis E. Stevens Municipal Judge $ 9,600.00 with the District Court within 30 307-351-7116 INSTRUMENTS INC- WATER SUPPLIES $1198.81; GROSSENBURG IMPLEMENT days following the last date of Martin D. Noonan Chief of Police $63,138.42 $ 523.85 [email protected] INC- PARK MAINT $245.68; HARTL ELECTRIC-STREET LIGHTS MAINT $264.93; publication of this notice, or an Welchie Patterson First Officer $51,750.42 $7,930.82 HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT- WATER CHLORINE SUPPLY-POOL SUPPLIES & Publish: July 16, 2020 Order Granting Name Change Chris Tomford Second Officer $48,068.82 $1,807.64 CHEMICALS $1919.64; HILLS INTERIORS INC-BUILDING DAYCARE $4697.59; may be granted without further Chris Tomford Fire Chief $ 5,000.00 KNECTS HOME CENTER OF SPEARFISH LLC- WATER SUPPLIES $892.05; notice. Gari Gill Fire Chief $ 1,000.00 NORRIS DESIGN-WBC CENTRAL PARK $15754.80; NORRIS DESIGN-WBC Kathy A. Lenz Clerk Treasurer $62,753.64 $2,267.19 DATED this 25 day of June, 2020. CENTRAL PARK $ 17835.25; NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC-WATER SUPPLIES $ 1762.79; SACRISON PAVING INC-STREET IMPROVEMENTS $80000.00; IORN Toby Shamion Deputy Clerk Treasurer $37,835.22 $ 75.96 PROBATE CHRISTINA R. WOOD Helen Engelhaupt Deputy Clerk Treasurer $44,813.58 $ 95.99 HORSE-WATER VEHICLE MAINT $800.00; SUNDANCE ELECTRIC INC-WATER BY CLERK OF COURT: ELEC MAINT $368.10; SUNDANCE ELECTRIC INC- BUILDING-DAY CARE Mac Erickson Public Works Director $62,753.64 $ 741.09 STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF CROOK Julie Altaffer $727.39; TRIHYDRO CORP- WBC OLD STONEY $3163.25; WYOMING LINES Ricardo Cortez Equipment Operator $46,044.25 Deputy LLC- STREETS STRIPING $ 5556.00; WY SCHOOL FACILITIES DEPT- WATER Hans Simpson Equipment Operator $49,899.24 IN THE DISTRICT COURT Publish: July 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2020 SCHOOL $21520.71; SALARIES-ADMIN-MAINT-PUBLIC SAFETY-REC-POOL Zachery Steele Equipment Operator $49,899.24 SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT $48703.19; SSB-DIRECT DEPOSIT FEES $7.73; BEARLODGE BAKERY-ADMIN Tom Davis Landfill Attendant/ $49,899.24 $ 957.38 Case No. PR-5804 MAIN ST-$340.00; BCBS OF WY-INS $13630.40; CASELLE INC – COMPUTER Recycling IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUPPORT $ 1379.00; CITY OF SUNDANCE-FLEX SHARE BENEFITS $49.45; CITY
ERNEST RAY STREETER, OF SUNDANCE FLEX SHARE $787.50; EFTPS-PAYROLL TAX $14367.94; GREAT All salaries are listed as base annual salaries or actual wages, not including Deceased. BUDGET WEST TRUST CO LLC – DEFFERED COMP $1665.00; HEALTHSMART BENEFIT any benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, or pension plans SOLUTIONS INC LIFE INS $144.00; NEBRASKA CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT NOTICE OF PROBATE paid by the City. Any overtime the employee earned and was paid by HEARING CENTER-ADMIN MISC EXPENSE $392.00; POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORP- ADMIN-STREETS-SR-WATER-SEWER LANDFILL-DAYCARE-FIRE-AMBULANCE- the City is included. TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID Budget Hearing PARK-ELECTIRCITY $5840.89; RELENTLESS LLC DBA DESERT SNOW-PS ESTATE: Kathy A. Lenz, MMC Clerk-Treasurer NOTICE: The Board of the Crook TRAINING $599.00; STACEY BENNETT-UTILITY DEPOSIT REFUND $37.40; City of Sundance You are hereby notified that on County Predator Management SUNDANCE HARDWARE & SPORTING GOODS LLC-SHOP-GARBAGE- the 22nd day of May, 2020, the District is holding its public budget POOL SUPPLIES-SR MISC $170.03; SUNDANCE STATE BANK-ADMIN-MISC Publish: July 16, 2020 Estate of Ernest Ray Streeter was hearing Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 EXP $400.00; SYMETRA LIFE INS CO- LONG TERM DISABILITY $439.49; WY admitted to probate by the above at 6:00 PM, with the meeting to RETIREMENT- RETIREMENT $8986.32; WY WORKERS COMP – WORK COMP named Court, and that JUSTIN be held at the Greater Hulett $2020.95; TOTAL $ 415018.71 STREETER and MARIETTA BARNES, Community Center in Hulett, WY. Services, 021–D Roofing Envelope were appointed Co-Administrators See Public Notices: page 11 BUDGET Publish: July 16, 2020 Services, and 021–E HVAC and thereof. Any action to set aside HEARING Mechanical Products & Solutions. the Estate shall be filed in the Court PLAN YOUR 2021 DREAM VACATION NOW! Crook County Tourism Promotion RFPs: 021–F Disaster Recovery Board Public Notice Services, and 021 – G Security FROM FROM Solutions $1,749 * $1,249 * Notice is hereby given of a public $ * $ * hearing on the proposed Crook Each package consists of multiple 1,499 999 County Tourism Promotion Board parts: 2020-2021 budget to be held on Part A –Terms and Conditions July 15, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Part B – Specifications Sundance State Bank Meeting Part C – Member Agency (State) Room in Sundance prior to the Terms and Conditions regular monthly meeting of the Part D – Questionnaire Crook County Tourism Promotion Part E – Signature Forms Board. Persons interested in Part F – Discount and Pricing commenting on the proposed Schedule Workbook budget should appear at that time. All responses shall be submitted Publish: July 9 and 16, 2020 online via Public Purchase by the due date and time listed
above. Note that Vendors must be able to provide their proposed CRIMSON CANYONS HAWAIIAN products and services in up to & MESAS NATIONAL ESCAPE BIDS 29 states including California, PARKS TOUR Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Grand Canyon • Bryce Canyon • Public Notice Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Oahu • Maui Zion • Capitol Reef • and more Sealed Bids and Proposals will Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, be received by the Association Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, 10 days, departs Jun - Sep 2021 7 days, departs Feb - Nov 2021 of Educational Purchasing Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Experience the stunningly red rocks of Take a 7-day trip to paradise and unwind Agencies (AEPA) on behalf of New Mexico, North Dakota, these 6 iconic southwestern national on 2 of Hawaii’s most popular islands. Crook County School District Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, parks. These natural treasures are still Pay your respects at Pearl Harbor and #1 (Registered member of NEW South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, grand enough to make our jaws drop. explore Honolulu on Oahu, then hop on BOCES Cooperative)(NEW BOCES Washington, West Virginia, Experience several of the most popular the short flight to Maui to stay beachside Authorized AEPA Wyoming Wisconsin, and Wyoming. national parks in the United States, and visit the Iao Valley, Lahaina, and traveling through deserts, forests, the Courthouse Square. Experience Member) and it’s Member AEPA bid documents can be mountains, and to the very edge of the the islands at your own pace, with tours Agencies until: downloaded after registering, at South Rim of the Grand Canyon, one of and activities escorted throughout by 1:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday, no cost, on Public Purchase at the natural wonders of the world. our friendly local Tour Directors. Price September 9, 2020 www.publicpurchase.com. AEPA includes inter-island flight to Maui. and/or the respective Member GUIDED TOUR EXPERTS – CALL FOR YOUR FREE BROCHURE Bids: 021–A Athletic Facility Lighting, Agencies reserve the right to TM 021–B Hardwood & Synthetic Sports reject any or all bids in whole or Flooring, 021–C Copiers, Multi- in part; to waive any formalities Promo code N7017 CALL 1-833-902-2799 Function Printers, Print & Managed or irregularities in any bids, and *Prices are per person based on double occupancy plus up to $299 in taxes & fees. Single supplement and seasonal surcharges may apply. Add-on airfare available. Offers apply to new bookings only, made by 9/30/20. Other terms & conditions may apply. Ask your Travel Consultant for details. The Sundance Times Page 10 Business Thursday, July 16, 2020 DINING/FOOD Directory CONSTRUCTION AGRICULTURE Cassidy’s (307) 283-2469 - CHOW Junction of US 14 and WYO 116 (307) 283-2285 WYO 585 Sundance Purina Chow Brand Feeds for Livestock & Pets Stock Salt • Water Softener Salt • C.O.B • Brats • Smoked Sausage • Ribs CHS Payback • Grains • Cake • Smart Lic • Bulk Cheese • Best Steaks in the Area • Nieme Beef - /s & /s
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NEW CONSTRUCTION City Engineer report was given by Dan Mummert. City Engineer Karla REMODEL/ADDITIONS Greaser also attended by phone. The Sundance West Water Tank project BOILERS/RADIANT HEAT has gone out for bid. A pre-bid meeting was held on June 16,2020. Bids PUMP HOUSES • SEWER MAINTENANCE will be opened on July 9th, 2020. The council will hold a special meeting COLOR VIDEO INSPECTIONS next week to award the bid. UTILITY LOCATES • FULL SERVICE UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO OFFER PERSONAL CHARGING Mr. Mummert and members from Trihydro met with public works director Mac Erickson. They looked at several locations for the Sundance Kid HEALTH & BEAUTY Times Business Directory Ads are a smart Tank project. The survey and preliminary boundary have been done. The investment - Call 283-3411 to find out how design work and tank configuration are moving forward. easy it is to promote your business! Clerk Treasurer Kathy Lenz reported on the 4th Street water line project. A your yrescription yourcey second permit from DEQ will need approved before the fire suppression Competitive Prices valve can be ordered. After the valve has been installed and passes Home Town Service inspection a permit for occupancy can be issued. Local Delivery COUNCIL MEMBER MARCHANT MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER HILTY SECONDED a motion to approve Change Order No. Eleven, from MAC yyyyyyyyyyyy Construction for $16,036.00 and Change Order No. Twelve, for $994.00. yyyyyyyyyyyyy All Ayes, MOTION CARRIED. yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy yyy yyyyyy2yyy & yyyyyy COUNCIL MEMBER HILTY MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED a motion to allow the Mayor to sign the contract with Ainsworth Benning 224 Main Street, Sundance 283-3883 for the Sundance Square Park Project. All Ayes, MOTION CARRIED. STORAGE Discussion was held regarding the nuisance on Sewell Street. COUNCIL MEMBER MARCHANT MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED a motion to allow the City to move forward with the abatement. All Ayes, MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Mark Hughes reported that a letter has been sent in regards to a nuisance located at 213 N 3rd St. Mayor Brooks noted that progress has been started. COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER HILTY SECONDED a motion to allow Mayor Brooks to sign the Ambulance Agreement to rent space at the Fire Hall in the amount of $425.00 per month. The City will turn the Ambulance’s and the Ambulance Fund savings account over to the Crook County Medical Services District. All Ayes, MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Mark Hughes clarified handing of public funds regarding the Ambulance Fund savings account. COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER HILTY SECONDED a friendly amendment to remove turning the Ambulance Fund savings Hit Your Target Audience accounts over to CCMSD. All Ayes, MOTION CARRIED. A public hearing was called at 7:25 pm for a variance request by Kendall Flint for a building permit to place a residence at 104 E Cleveland St. This location is zoned General Business District. No comments were heard. Advertising in the Sundance COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER MARCHANT SECONDED a motion allowing Kendall Flint to move forward with her Times is an easy and effective building permit. All Ayes, MOTION CARRIED. COUNCIL MEMBER HILTY MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED way to reach LOCAL customers! a motion to approve Catering Permits for Pokeys BBQ and Smokehouse, R E N T I N G N OW - and Dime Horseshoe Bar. All Ayes, MOTION CARRIED. INSURANCE x units The following Catering Permits were issued: LLC C O M I N G S O O N - Pokeys BBQ and 2423 E Cleveland St August 10-16, TTMMPP Outdoor Storage Smokehouse 2020 for Boats, Cars, Campers Dime Horseshoe Bar 3rd St in Front of Dime July 31, 2020 STORAGE Bar Located next to Dime Horseshoe Bar 3rd St in Front of August 12, 2020 Blakeman - Propane. Hughes Law COUNCIL MEMBER HILTY MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED TIMBER a motion for Margo Johnson to allow her retaining wall to stay in its present location, which is 24” from the property line located at 1015 S 11th St. All Ayes, MOTION CARRIED. COUNCIL MEMBER MARCHANT MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER SECONDED a motion to allow the Mayor to sign the garbage collection contract W with CW Waste for an extension of one year. This contract has no price increase. All Ayes, MOTION CARRIED. BEULAH, WYO. COUNCIL MEMBER HILTY MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED a motion to allow the Mayor to sign the agreement with Powder River Energy Corp (PRECorp) for a temporary laydown work yard. All Ayes, B Y Contact Wade Pearson for all MOTION CARRIED. your timber management needs. Clerk Treasurer Kathy Lenz explained Resolution No. 10, 2020 regarding 307-290-2 02 participation in the Wyoming Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System T MB “Wyoming CLASS” TIRES COUNCIL MEMBER MARCHANT MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED a motion to approve Resolution No. 10, 2020. All Ayes, LAUNDRY MOTION CARRIED. COUNCIL MEMBER HILTY MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED a motion to approve the June 27, 2020 Land Use Commission Minutes as CONVERSE presented with the exception of item D. All Ayes, MOTION CARRIED. Building Permits issued: CARWASH & Crook County School 24x48 Greenhouse School Property District LAUNDROMAT Grossenburg Implement 140 x 100 Addition 262 W Hwy 14 Jean Lenz Shed & Deck 148 Gov Valley Rd CORNER OF CONVERSE AND LITTLE HORN Cody Lenz Storage Shed 1114 Patriot Place NE BLOCK WEST OF ENEX OFFEE UP TREE SERVICES O C /C C Jim O’Connor 9 x 12 Shed 917 S 1st St MACHINING & WELDING Huskers Travel Center 5’ Overhang/Façade 2823 E Cleveland St Randy Stevenson Retaining Wall 1102 Liberty Lane Department Head Reports: Police Chief Marty Noonan reported 48 calls. Chief Noonan stated that the Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is scheduled. Discussion was held regarding public safety with crowds and COVID-19. Public Works Director Mac Erickson reported the street paving should be finished tomorrow. Clerk Treasurer Kathy Lenz gave Fire Chief Gari Gills report, in his absence. Chief Gill is planning a pump test for the Fire Trucks at the Elementary School on July 17th. VETERINARIANS City Clerk Treasurer Kathy Lenz invited the council to a 1% SPOT tax meeting. It will be held tomorrow during the Crook County Commissioners CROOK COUNTY meeting at 2:30 p.m. Discussion will be on advertising for the tax. VETERINARY SERVICE Ms. Lenz reported: WARREN CRAWFORD, D.V.M. *shared a letter from the Town of Moorcroft giving notification of an WADE CRAWFORD, D.V.M. increase in garbage disposal fees. The cost is $73.00 per ton effective July 1, 2020. Highway *reported the funds have been received from FEMA on the Cole Tank P.O. Box and that debt has been paid. Sundance, WY *The Turf Bar will be having a Street Dance on August 12th and has Office: ------Home: ------requested a street closure. Discussion was held regarding delinquent utility account numbers 32.3. WASTE REMOVAL 1044.3 and 378.5. COUNCIL MEMBER MARCHANT MOVED, COUNCIL MEMBER MCLEAN SECONDED a motion to allow Public Works Director Mac Erickson to shut the water off for utility accounts 32.3, 1044.3, and 378.5. This will be done when failure to make payment occurs after shut off notices have been processed. All Ayes, MOTION CARRIED. Meeting Adjourned 7:50 pm Mayor Paul Brooks SEAL) Rural, Residential, Commercial Roll-Off Garbage Services. Deputy Clerk Treasurer Helen Engelhaupt PO Box 1478, Sundance, WY 82729 Publish: July 16, 2020 999999999999999999999999999999999999 The Sundance Times Page 12 Thursday, July 16, 2020 Classifieds Buy it! Sell it! Find it! 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Help Wanted Crook County Public Health is accepting applications for a County Prevention Specialist. This grant funded position is responsible for coordinating and carrying out Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug and Suicide prevention activities under the direction of the Crook County Public Health Nurse Manager for Crook County. Full job description, salary/benefit and application requirements can be found in Job Openings at http://www. crookcounty.wy.gov or picked up at Crook County Public Health. 28-29 Looking for Concrete Laborers and Finishers – Good benefits! Call Kris, 307-282-0703 or email kara. [email protected] tfn
How do I place my classified ad? A Great Deal! Online: www.sundancetimes.com Visit our office: 311 Main Street More Coverage! 307-283-3411 Classified ads are a great Call for details about combined advertising By mail: PO Box 400 Sundance, WY 82729 By phone: 307-283-3411 deal at just 35¢ per word in The Sundance Times, The Moorcroft By email: [email protected] ($5 minimum per week) Leader and The Wyoming Pioneer Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Page 13 The Sundance Times Thursday, July 16, 2020 The Sundance Times Page 14 Thursday, July 16, 2020 Water for the piggies Kids invited to Weston County Youth Mini Rodeo Just over a month ago, a group of rodeo-minded Weston County residents met and decided someone needed to put together a fun activity for the kids and community to enjoy at the Weston County Fair at no cost to spectators or partici- pants. That group included a banker, bull contractor, rodeo clown, refinery worker, county equipment operator and several Weston County ranchers. From that meeting the Weston County Mini Roughstock Rodeo Association was born to pro- duce the first annual Weston County Youth Mini Rodeo July 27, 6:30 p.m. at the Weston County Fair in Newcastle. Any and all kids five to 18 are invited to enter and partici- pate in mutton busting, mini bareback and bull riding, mini wild horse race and high school bareback and bull riding. Go to “Weston County Mini Roughstock Rodeo Association” or the Weston County Fair website at www.westoncountyfair. com to find the online only entry link. PRECorp Foundation announces Ritthaler scholarship In memory of Shayna Ritthaler, a special scholarship fund has been established through the Powder River Energy Foun- dation. With the consent of Shayna’s family members, Reu- ben and Shelly Ritthaler, the scholarship will help pre-school Photos courtesy Sara Fleenor students in Crook and Weston counties who are in need of Through a generous grant from the Wyoming Pork Producers Council, the Bearlodge Sundance FFA and Crook Coun- tuition assistance. ty 4-H, with help from county maintenance supervisor Larry Schommer, were able to purchase and install new waterers More information on the scholarship fund and the first re- to all of the pens in the pig barn. This will be a nice feature for the exhibitors during county fair. Be sure to visit the pig cipients will be announced at a later date. For more informa- barn and other activities during the Crook County Fair July 26-August 1. tion, contact Jeff Bumgarner, Executive Director of the PRE- (Above Right) Peyton Ewing works to install fittings in the pig barn. Corp Foundation, at [email protected].
UW Graduates The University of Wyo- ming accorded degrees upon the following stu- dents from Crook County at the completion of the 2020 spring semester. Students are: Raena Leigh Bush (Master of Arts) of Beulah; Amber Kaplan (Bachelor of Arts), Melissa Maria Maddison (Master of Science) and Alberto Mastrovito (Bachelor of Science) of Hulett; Josey Shae Bailey (Bachelor of Science) and Cameron Braden (Bachelor of Sci- ence) of Moorcroft; Kole D. Schell (Bachelor of Sci- ence in Civil Engineering) of Pine Haven; Olivia Far- ris Croft (Bachelor of Arts), Jacob Disney (Bachelor of Science) and Kelsie Jade Loken (Bachelor of Sci- ence) of Sundance. UW President’s Honor Roll The University of Wyo- ming lists seven students from Crook County on the 2020 spring semester President’s Honor Roll. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade point average for the semester. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. Students are: Richard Logan Stefanich and Mad- eline F. Stoddard of Beu- lah; Josey Shae Bailey of Moorcroft; Shelby Heaster, Haley Grace Marchant, Jo- nas Pridgeon and Skyler L. Wagaman of Sundance.
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