de n eads an e Page es 1 The Sundances a e e en s Times a e Thursday, June 4, 2020 Volume 136 • Issue No. 23 Thursday, June 4, 2020
The sundan e es Sundance Times a e re enue ree a e y n er CCMSD prepares to apply for hospital funding first portion of $450 million District to cite has already been available, infection control with $400 million to follow in July and the same amount in issues as basis September. “That is going to be controlled of need for new by the State Lands and In- vestments Board (SLIB),” said building Mark Erickson, chairman of the CCMSD Board of Trustees, Preparing to apply for fund- on Friday. ing for a new hospital, Crook With that decision made, County Medical Services Dis- Erickson suggested that “time trict (CCMSD) has begun to is of the essence”, commenting create a list of flaws associated that it is now confirmed that, with the current building that “They have $1.25 billion out make it difficult to deal with a there that they want to write pandemic such as COVID-19. checks for.” The district was approached CEO Micki Lyons responded by Senator Ogden Driskill and that SLIB is working on the Representative Tyler Lindholm application form at this point when it was first discovered and has indicated a desire that Wyoming would be re- for applicants to fill it in and ceiving $1.25 billion through submit it as quickly as pos- the CARES Act. With strict sible. She informed the board that Lindholm has advised Jeff Moberg photo rules governing how it could h s a r ss he s a e ay e a n a r u s n an e r nd s a e n r s a e ud e s be spent, the pair suggested the district to concentrate on a new hospital building would infection control issues as decline before it hit,” the senator says. before COVID-19, but COVID-19 has exac- not only improve the county’s the main reason this county The age of mineral wealth may be at an “Coal was already declining, oil and gas erbated these problems and brought them ability to deal with a future needs a more modern hospital end for the State of Wyoming. The latest were doing alright but they weren’t wild, into sharp focus,” he said. “It is also clear pandemic, but would provide building. CREG report shows a severe drop in reve- we had big problems with our power that we cannot cut our way completely to a construction project that In response, Lyons said she nue over the next couple of years thanks to plants. A lot of these issues are over-time solving this problem.” would be a shot in the arm to has staff members listing is- a huge decline in income from coal, oil and structural issues that have been there State leadership no longer has a choice, the local economy. sues they have experienced natural gas, and Senator Ogden Driskill and it’s just that the chicken has come Driskill says: the time has come to act. The The Legislature made deci- during the pandemic, such as warns that it may not be temporary. to roost.” latest projections show that revenue has sions a couple of weeks ago the lack of available isolation “It’s going to be a very difficult two years This sentiment was echoed by Governor lagged behind the state’s biennial budget as to how the $1.25 billion rooms. – and it could be permanent. COVID-19 Mark Gordon last week during a press by between $1.4 and $1.7 billion. should be allocated, with most Trustee Sandy Neiman took accelerated it and made it worse, but the conference. of it to be released in tranches real truth is that we were in a structural “It is true that these [problems] existed See ud e page 6 over the next few months. The See s a page 11 Motor home catches fire on I-90 Tabling the chair stating that Robert’s Rules of when she served as chairman Medical district Order had been removed from herself, she neither voted nor them and she would like to see made motions. trustees bicker them reinstated. Lindmier agreed that, in over voting rules When asked to clarify what her experience, “on any other exactly about the bylaws she board I’ve been on, the presi- takes issue to, Neiman said dent does not make motions Should a chairman vote that both her concerns involve or vote, except for in the case on the issues put before the the abilities afforded to the of ties.” board, or make the motions board chairman. While Robert’s Rules of Or- that will then be voted on? In her opinion, “Number one, der does suggest that a board Trustees Sandy Neiman and the president does not vote ex- chairman refrain from voting Connie Lindmier believe the cept to break a tie,” she said. and making motions so as to answer to both these questions “Number two, [the chairman] remain impartial as the person is no, and made their opinions cannot make a motion – that presiding over the assembly, clear during Friday’s meeting has never been done.” the matter is not legal in na- of the Crook County Medical Neiman added that, in the ture. The statutes governing Services Board of Trustees. case of a roll call vote, she does hospital districts begin with “I feel the bylaws need to be believe the chairman should worked on,” Neiman began, vote. She also mentioned that, See ha r an page 11 Four Aces bets on new location
Photo courtesy Fred Devish At 12:50 p.m. on May 31, according to Lt. Tim Boumeester of Wyoming Highway Patrol, a Gillette resident and her young children were traveling westbound on Interstate 90 near mile post 160 when their 1989 Chevrolet motor-home began to lose mechanical power and he au e sh ed an n rease n en ne e era ure n herea er, s e e an n r he en ne ar en ander u ed n he e er en y sh u der, e ed he eh e and a ed r ass s an e h n en s, he au e as en u ed n a es There ere n a ns r n ur es due h s n den a es ann un ed r r ary a At the county level, one coun- have placed their names on Filing dates have closed for ty commissioner seat with a the ballot. the seats that will appear on four-year term will be voted on In Moorcroft, Owen Mathews the ballot at this year’s pri- this year. Kelly Dennis will run and Ben Glenn’s seats are up mary election and the names to retain his seat, challenged for re-election. Glenn, John Jeff Moberg photo of those candidates who will by Bob Latham. Aloisio and Paul Gallegos have ur es a r a n has ade he u a a n near he r en ry be running for seats at the city, At the city level, two four-year filed to run for the two posi- county, state and national level city council member terms tions. on Hwy 585,” Pixley says. “We’re just a mile have been published. will be voted on this year for In Pine Haven, the seats A new structure on the south side of town, out here and it’s been here for about ten years, At the state level, Tyler Lind- three of the county’s towns. In to be voted on are currently near the port of entry, will soon open its doors but we’re moving over there and building a new holm will run again for State Sundance, Jana McLean and occupied by John Cook and as the location for Four Aces Fabrication, a local facility.” Representative, House District Joe Wilson’s seats are up for Karla Brandenburg. Cook will business until recently housed at the property As well as showing off what the business can #1. He will be challenged by re-election. of its owner, Jay Pixley. Chip Neiman of Hulett. Randy Stevenson and Wilson See a page 6 “It’s been out here at my house south of town, See es page 6 rea ea her
, T T T 4 The Sundance Times Page 2 Thursday, June 4, 2020 Obituaries Rita Ann McKenney Pickerd Pete Lord on May 28, 2020, af- a teaching degree after her of three and fighting cancer ton “Dig” Mitchell; and broth- ter a long courageous battle youngest son graduated for more than 20 years. ers-in-law, Leonard McKenney Gaona with cancer and heart prob- from high school. She taught Rita is survived by her lov- and Mitch Mitchell. lems. for three years in Ridge, ing husband, Albert; three A memorial has been es- Rita was born March 9, Montana, then taught Spe- children, Khristy (Dan) Fritz, tablished to the Eastern Star 1943 and was raised in the cial Education in the Sun- James (Doreen) McKenney Pine Cone Chapter #41 Ser- Aladdin area and graduated dance and Bear Lodge High and Todd (Andrea) McKen- vice Dog Fund. from Sundance High School schools. ney; nine grandchildren; ten Due to the COVID-19 pan- in 1961. Rita was a mem- Rita married Albert Pick- great-grandchildren; her sib- demic, private services were ber of the Order of the East- erd in 1989 and the couple lings, Laura Lee McKenney, held with burial at Black ern Star Pine Cone Chapter ran Pickerds Greenhouse Pat Mitchell, John (Anna) Hills National Cemetery. 41 for over 50 years, where through 2019. Rita loved Mitchell and Billie (John) Arrangements are under she held the Worthy Grand gardening and flowers, was Wolter; and her best friend, the care of Fidler-Roberts Matron Office several times. an amazing seamstress and Karen Harvey. & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Rita was also an active 4-H baker and loved making peo- She was preceded in death by Sundance, WY. Pete Gaona was born leader for many years. ple happy. She had a “never her first husband, Roy McK- Online condolences may be August 1, 1939 in Strath- Rita Ann “Andy” McKenney Rita attended Black Hills give up” attitude, which was enney; parents, Preston and written at www.fidler-isburg- more, California. He Pickerd went home to the State College and obtained evident as a widowed mother Laura Mitchell; brother, Pres- funeralchapels.com passed away on May 27, 2020, in Gonzales, Louisi- ana. Norma Helene Bernd He is survived by Helen, Norma Helene Bernd, August made their home there for over by her brothers, Tom Beagle of his wife of 59 years; daugh- 23, 1931 to May 29, 2020. No 60 years. Sundance and Larry Beagle of ter, Yvonne (Jeff) Moberg; words can express the pro- Norma was a “stay at home” Rapid City, South Dakota. son, Chris (Christi) Gaona; found sorrow and loss we feel mom to two daughters. She Norma was one of the sweet- daughter, Pamela (Jason) as we announce the passing of worked part-time for the Sun- est, most caring, Christian peo- Jordan; brothers, Ralph our mother. dance Times writing a social ple we have ever known. Grati- and Mike; seven grand- Norma was born in Gillette, column. She later worked for tude came naturally to her and children; and numerous Wyoming to George and Marga- the Forest Service in Sundance, she practiced it each and every great-grandchildren. ret Beagle. She grew up in Sun- eventually rising to District day. She will be deeply missed. He was a four-year Unit- dance, Wyoming. Clerk before her retirement. Services will be announced at ed States Navy veteran. Her home was Beagle Hos- Norma was preceded in death a later date in Sundance, Wyo- He retired from Jorgensen pital, where she helped raise by her parents and her hus- ming after COVID-19 issues Fire and Safety in Bakers- her younger brothers while her band Nubs. She is survived by subside. In lieu of flowers, a field where he sold and mother ran the hospital and her her daughters, Cindy (Mike) memorial has been established serviced fire extinguishers. dad worked for the Wyoming Hager and Sandy (Tony) Bar- in her name at Good Shepherd He was the best husband, Highway Department. She met nett; as well as seven grand- Episcopal Church, 602 East father and grandfather. He and married Harold Bernd in children and nine great grand- Main Street, Sundance, Wyo- will never be forgotten. Sundance and together they children. She is also survived ming 82729. No services are planned. Rosemary Ann Miller Rosemary was born on July and started a local car club in in 1975, the same year she Perry, Alex Anderson, Tiffany 12, 1938, to her parents, Rob- which Bobbie built stock cars dedicated herself to living a (Dustin) Mattley, Ben Koch, ert and Mabel Jones. She grew that he and Rosemary drove in substance-free life. She served Jesse (Misty) Miller, Jimmy up with her brothers and sis- local car races alongside driv- as a sponsor for the Alcoholics Miller, Chelsea Deardorff, Zak ters in Junction City, Kansas. ers who went on to profession- Anonymous organization and (Barb) Deardorff, Jason (Hon- In 1954, at the age of 16, she ally race in NASCAR. helped hundreds of individu- ey) Newman, Lyann Miller, was hired by Bell Telephone Rosemary dedicated her life als become sober, productive Josh Miller, Cassie Deardorff, Company as a telephone op- to raising her three children members of society. Alexander Miller; her great- erator, beginning her 35-year and instilled in them a sense Helping others was second grandchildren, Faith Perry, career with the company. of self-worth and strong work nature to Rosemary, and after Taylor Perry, Lane Anderson, Rosemary married the love ethic. One of her greatest joys the untimely death of her son Kinlee Anderson, Madison of her life, Bobbie D. Miller in life were taking her young due to a heart attack in 1999, Mattley, Julianne Mattley, Sr., on November 8, 1956, the children on yearly vacations she raised two of his five chil- Mason Miller, Chayce Miller, same year of Bobbie’s Honor- and visiting places across the dren, Lyann and Josh Miller. Kahli Miller, Arianna Miller, able Discharge from the U.S. country such as Colorado, She poured her life and soul Porsha Newman, Natalie New- Army after serving in the Ko- California, Kentucky, Nevada into her family and acted in man, Bristol Newman, Ryan rean War. In the following and Florida. kindness, never with judge- Dodd and Aryiah Dodd; her years, their family grew with In 1971, Rosemary became ment. great-great-grandchildren, the births of their three chil- a widowed, single mother of Rosemary is preceded in Ezra Miller and two arriving in Rosemary Ann (Jones) Miller, dren, Bobbie Jr., Victoria and three. Shortly after, she began death by her husband, Bob- the coming months. a long-time resident of Plains, Juanita. serving in the American Feder- bie D. Miller Sr.; her son, Bob- A celebration-of-life service Montana, peacefully passed Bobbie Sr. and Rosemary ation of Labor and Congress of bie D. Miller Jr.; her parents, will be held as the novel coro- away on Monday, May 18, purchased a local Sinclair Industrial Organizations sup- Robert and Mabel Jones; her navirus allows. In place of 2020, in Sundance, Wyoming. Gas and Auto Repair Station porting labor and civil rights, brothers, Jimmy and Robert flowers, memorial donations and in 1975, she took on a Jones and her sister, Shirley may be made to the Epilepsy second job with Rockwell In- Jones. Foundation (www.epilepsy. ternational making computer She is survived by her broth- com), JDRF, formally known boards, contributing to the in- er, Paul Jones; her sister, as the Juvenile Diabetes Re- novation of computer technol- Dixie Goble; her two daugh- search Foundation (www.jdrf. ogy. ters, Vicki (Randy) Koch and org) or the American Foun- She joined the Church of Je- Nita (Dallas) Deardorff; her dation for Suicide Prevention sus Christ of Latter-day Saints grandchildren, Crystal (Seth) (www.afsp.org). This Week at Your Library We are open BY APPOINT- be available for use. tion: CRIES FROM THE LOST MENT ONLY from 9 a.m. to 5 • Digital content is still avail- ISLAND by Kathleen O’Neal p.m., Monday through Friday. able 24/7 at www.crookcoun- Gear. Please call 283-1006 to make tylibrary.org New Young Adult: CURSED your appointment. Library Programming: ALL by Karol Ruth Silverstein. 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Robin Lockwood #3, by Phil- New Junior Non-Fiction: • Two computers will be lip Margolin. STOP AT NOTH- WHO WOULD WIN? JAGUAR available for adult patrons; the ING by Michael Ledwidge. A VS. SKUNK by Jerry Pallotta. children and teen computers MONTH OF SUMMER, Blue New Picture Books: MRS. will not be available. Sky Hills #1 by Lisa Wingate. CAMBEL THE QUIRKY QUAIL • Hand sanitizer stations and REDHEAD BY THE SIDE OF by Madeline & Summer Hays. sanitizing wipes will be made THE ROAD by Anne Tyler. Donated by Emma, Claire, available throughout the li- New Large Print Fiction: BE- and Jamie Jessen. Debbie braries. FORE AND AGAIN by Barbara Proctor and Rose Zella and • Do not visit us if you are Delinsky. Richard Proctor in memory of sick. Patrons who are visibly New Non-Fiction: PEARLS Dana Proctor donated the fol- ill or coughing excessively may OF WISDOM, Little Pieces of lowing three books: WHERE be asked to leave the facility. Advice (That Go A Long Way) DO SPEEDBOATS SLEEP AT We will still be providing curb- by Barbara Bush. NEWS- NIGHT? by Brianna Caplan side delivery for those that re- WEEK’S GREAT MUSEUMS Sayres. OH NO! (Or How My quest it. OF THE WORLD: BRITISH Science Project Destroyed the • Patrons will be strongly MUSEUM: LONDON edited World) by Mac Barnett. OH encourage to use cloth face by Carlo Ludovico Ragghianti. NO! NOT AGAIN! (Or How I masks while using the library NATIONAL GALLERY: LON- Built a Time Machine to Save facility. These will not be pro- DON edited by Carlo Ludovico History) (Or At Least My His- vided by the library. Ragghianti. tory Grade) by Mac Barnett. • The meeting room will not New Wyoming Room Fic- Submitted by Kim Heaster Page 3 The Sundance Times Thursday, June 4, 2020 Churches LTC will not re- Peek at the Past 100 Years Ago of Sundance is now announc- Black Hills Cowboy Calvary Temple June 2, 1920 er and control room operator Church Assembly of God open yet J. Pluvius interfered to a very at Station KRLH at Midland, 5234 Old Hwy 14 Beulah, off I-90 240 W. Hwy. 14, Spearfish, (605) Texas. He has been living at BY SARAH PRIDGEON great extent in carrying out at exit 199; Pastor Tom Karp, 642-3844, the Memorial Day program in Belle, Calif., until recently 605-222-3960; Sunday Service - Pastor Mark Chaplin; Sundays: No plans are yet in place to allow visitors back into the hos- Sundance Monday. The rais- Possibilities of a county 9:30 a.m. (note change in time) 9 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. pital and the long term care facility within its walls, said CEO hospital to be established in Worship Service; Wednesdays: ing of the flag to the drenched Sundance Community of Crook County Medical Services District Micki Lyons on Fri- Sundance were discussed at 6:30 p.m. Adult/Children/Youth breezes was of course and ever Church (SBC) day. Decisions on how to go about this process have been left the regular Lions club meet- 10th and Cleveland, Services shall be a scene of majesty, in the hands of the state, she said, and Wyoming does not yet ing this Tuesday evening. Pastor Bill Barton, 307-391- Sundance Church of and this part of the program have guidelines in place. Newell Joyner presented the 0135, on Facebook: Sundance Christ “We still don’t really know when or how we’re going to open was carried out, both in reveil- Community Church of 369 W. Highway 14; le and retreat. The procession question. C.D. Roberts, L.G. Wyoming; Sunday Mornings: Class - 10 back up,” Lyons told the Board of Trustees. Landers and Joyner were ap- Lyons was speaking in response to a query from board in column to the cemetery was Sunday Worship - 11 a.m., a.m., Worship - 11 a.m. of necessity dispensed with, pointed on a committee to in- Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sunday Contact Terry Wales 290-0317 or chairman Mark Erickson, who expressed concern over resi- vestigate the possibilities of School - 9:30 a.m. Joannie Rogers 605-639-1833. dents being unable to see their families. He asked how morale as was also the afternoon pro- gram at the club hall, the boys such a project. Chapel of Faith Bear Lodge is within the nursing home. 50 Years Ago 116 S. 3rd, Pastor Dave Independent Baptist “It’s good, it really is,” she replied, acknowledging that some, of the American Legion, hold- Jagemann, Chapeloffaith.org, Church however, are struggling with not being able to see spouses or ing a brief session there, how- June 4, 1970 Non Denominational - Simply 6 Antelope Lane, other family members, and with not being able to leave the ever. Miss Kay Cox, 18, Moorcroft, teaching the Bible, verse by off Frontage Road East, Phone: Alf Meeks and family are in will be crowned Miss Rodeo verse. Sunday School - 9 a.m., building for the outings usually arranged by nursing home 283-1756, www. staff. the city today, their first visit Crook County at the Hulett Worship - 10 a.m.; Wednesday gatewaybaptistsundance. here for years perhaps. Having rodeo June 13, the county ro- Royal Rangers and M’Pact: Girls The staff are trying their best, Lyons said, and are doing ac- com; Sunday School - 9:30 a.m., deo queen committee said this - after school, Dinner - 5:30-6:30, tivities with residents and otherwise doing their best to keep sold their ranch and livestock Worship - 10:30 a.m., Evening interests, they are starting an week. Miss Cox, the daughter Boys - 6:30-8 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible spirits high. of x, is Sundance United Study and prayer - 6:30 p.m. Beginning this week, and in accordance with state guide- overland trip to California and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Co Methodist Church Handicap parking lines, Lyons said that the nursing home will be testing 20% of other western states, having sponsored by Prairie Pals 4-H 306 Ryan Street, 283-1954, available with easy access. residents and staff for COVID-19 each week to create a base- two cars well rigged up with Club. Pastor Mike Paschall; Nursery available. line. Crook County is not experiencing an outbreak such as necessary equipment for a Officers of the Sundance Sunday Worship - 11 a.m., Countryside Church the one that has led to several residents’ deaths in Washakie pleasant journey. Jobs Daughters, elected in Children’s Church 625 Woodland Drive, Spearfish, County over the last couple of weeks; should anyone test pos- The Salisbury-Thompson May, were installed Monday during Worship; Handicap (605) 642-0585: Telephone Company pre- night. The top five officers parking and stairlift itive, however, testing will be ramped up to allow early treat- Saturday - 6 p.m., sented their patrons with a of the Bethel are Marilyn Mt. Calvary Sunday - 9 and 10:40 a.m. ment and measures to prevent it from spreading. Crook County has not seen any hospitalizations from the new and revised directory Schelldorf, marshal; Eleanor Lutheran Church Mountain View Baptist , senior princess; 4th and Ryan, coronavirus, Lyons said, but the nursing home remains this week. Manager H.R. Fer- Oudin Arna Church , honored queen; Pastor Norman Wacker, 281- Exit 12, Spearfish, closed and the main hospital is still only accessible from a dinand’s efforts to keep the Duca Linda 2622, [email protected]; (605) 642-4036, couple of doors. Partly because things are starting to open service up and improve it are Lanning junior princess; and Sunday Worship Service - 9 [email protected], back up, Lyons said, there appears to be an increase in infec- bearing fruit, but he states the Jill Hooper, guide. a.m., Sunday School - 10 a.m. www.spearfishchurch.com; tions nearby in Rapid City. tendency of the day to nag at 25 Years Ago Church of the Good Adult Sunday and restrict public utilities too June 8, 1995 School - 9 a.m., “Right now Rapid City is kind of blowing up, so we’re watch- Shepherd -Episcopal closely has a retarding effect The recent rainy weather 602 Main, Worship - 10:30 a.m. ing that,” she said. “They are anticipating that there will be a tripling in their numbers over the next few weeks.” on what the service might be. has played havoc with Crook Gayle Ryan; Worship Service - Hope Lutheran Church, 75 Years Ago Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Wisconsin Synod Due to this and the need for the public to remain cautious, County roads. According to El- Church of Jesus Christ 9135 34th St., Spearfish, Lyons said, CCMSD is still stressing the importance of per- June 7, 1945 vin Rush, Crook County Road of Latter Day Saints (605) 722-3857, sonal precautions such as regular hand washing and social Two members of this year’s and Bridge Supervisor, there 702 S. 7th St.; Sacrament starts Pastor Mark Schutz; distancing. graduating class have cho- are 22 sites that have been at 10 a.m. Sunday Morning sen to enter the service of damaged. Six sites have the St. Paul’s Worship - 9 a.m., Sunday School their country while gaining culverts washed out and two Catholic Church - 10:15 a.m. an education by entering the others are so severely dam- Vineyard Christian 805 Oak, Sundance, PRECorp to retire Cadet Nurse corps. Patsy aged the Wyoming National Father Brian Hess, Pastor; Fellowship Church Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Guard has been called in to 3 Industrial Drive, Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Keith Taylor of Sun- repair them. Cheryl Williams, Oshoto Community Pine Haven, (307) 660-3777, member capital credits Pastor Bob W. Rudichar; dance, and Phyllis Johnson, Emergency Management Co- Bible Church daughter of Mrs. Nellie Myers ordinator for the county, said One mile east of Oshoto on Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Powder River that there are about 80 Guard Cabin Creek Rd.; a.m. Energy Corporation (PRECorp) Board of Directors voted Tues- of Aladdin, began their train- Sunday School - 9:30 a.m., day, May 19, to retire $8.5 million in capital credits to its ing this Monday at Black Hills members at work rebuilding a Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. member-consumers. Teachers college at Spearfish. site on Oak Creek Road and Pine Ridge Ministries The capital credit process is one of the benefits of being a Manford M. O’Haver, son of another at Pine Creek on the Pine Ridge Community Church, member-consumer of a not-for-profit electric cooperative. Mr. and Mrs. George O’Haver Mona Road. Carlile, WY, Capital credits are allocated to each member’s capital cred- Pastor Shayla Graham, First & Third Sunday - 9 a.m. it account every year, after the cooperative determines how “It’s Simple! Love. Serve. Grow” much revenue is left after paying all expenses for that year. The Board periodically looks at the amount of member capi- tal and determines how much the cooperative can return to the members through a retirement, without adversely im- pacting the financial health of the cooperative. Newsbox The Board of Directors decided to retire capital credits now rather than wait until the usual December time frame. Walt Electa Chapter #5, OES Morning Glories Weight Christensen, PRECorp Board President, said, “The PRECorp Thurs., June 4, 7:30 p.m. Loss Group Board is hopeful that this capital credit retirement will be Sundance Food Pantry Thurs., 9 a.m. – For info call helpful to the membership as they deal with the impacts of Fri., June 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mona, 283-2129. the pandemic.” CCSD Central Office Bldg. Al-Anon “This $8.5 million capital credit retirement along with tens Crook County Land Thurs., 8 p.m., Senior Center of thousands of dollars donated to food pantries from the Use Planning & Zoning Men’s Bible Study PRECorp Foundation are unique ways for PRECorp to make Fri., 7 p.m., Sundance Com- Commission a positive impact on the lives of our membership during these Mon., June 8, 7 p.m., Court- munity Church – For info call house Jury Room – The public is 281-0679. difficult times,” said PRECorp CEO Mike Easley. welcome and encouraged to Veteran’s Outreach & This capital credit retirement will retire a portion of G&T attend. Advocacy Program capital credits for members who were active in 2003 and/or Crook County Farm Available to veterans and their 2018. The retirement will be applied as a credit to June power Bureau Federation families. Call 307-630-3230. bills for active members to help them cover the cost of June Tues., June 9, 5:30 p.m., Farm NOTE: Many events previously utility bills. Bureau Office scheduled have been can- If the retirement is greater than the current billed amount, Genealogy celled or changed to remote the remaining credit on the account will be used to help cover Tues., June 9, 6:30 p.m., LDS meetings. Check with event organizers to make sure meet- future billings. Inactive members will receive a check in the Church mail if the retirement is $5 or more. If the retirement is $5 or Crook County Weed ings will be taking place as scheduled. Please let us know less, it will remain on the account until the retired amount is and Pest Board of any changes to your regu- greater than $5. Wed., June 10, 6 p.m., Weed larly scheduled events so that and Pest Office Capital credits are a major benefit of being a member of an we may include them in the Masonic Lodge electric cooperative. Capital Credits are one of the seven coop- Newsbox. erative principles: Member Economic Participation. Wed., June 10, 7 p.m. Newsbox items are limited to in- Sundance Main Street formational, nonprofit, service/ Please direct any questions or concerns about capital cred- Meeting social group notices for the its to PRECorp Member Service Representatives at 1-800- Thurs., June 11, 11:30 a.m., purpose of notifying the public 442-3630. Longhorn – No-host luncheon of upcoming events. Please meeting. confine to basic information Alcoholics Anonymous (name of event, date, time, Tues. and Thurs., 8 p.m., Senior place). Center The Sundance Times 311 Main, P.O. Box 400, Sundance, WY 82729 Phone: 307-283-3411 Fax: 307-283-3332 Senior Menu Editor: [email protected] Happy 50th Anniversary to News: [email protected] , Hulett: 467-5743, Sundance: 283-1710. 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BY KATIE ROENIGK Noble said the increase would amount to an Riverton Ranger extra $137 property tax payment per year. But at Cheyenne refinery Via Wyoming News Exchange Wyoming Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, BY TOM COULTER their jobs, and we’ll do whatever we can to find noted that many properties in Wyoming are Wyoming Tribune Eagle them new opportunities in the workforce,” Orr Via Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — State Sen. Cale Case, R-Land- worth much more than $100,000. said. er, lambasted his colleagues on the Joint Rev- “We’re talking about businesses that are mil- Gov. Mark Gordon, in a statement Monday CHEYENNE— HollyFrontier Corporation an- enue Committee this week after the majority lions and millions of dollars,” he said. “This, in afternoon, said he had asked the Wyoming De- nounced Monday that it will be laying off about opposed drafting a bill to raise property taxes my opinion, puts unbelievable burdens right partment of Workforce Services to deploy its 200 employees at its Cheyenne refinery over by 2%. back on the people that are hiring our people rapid-response teams to help any HollyFron- the next 18 months. It was the first major revenue-generating in small business.” tier workers who are laid off. The layoffs will come as part of the company’s proposal the committee voted on during its Case pointed out that the property tax in- “This cost-saving decision is a reflection of plan to convert its Cheyenne oil refinery into two-day session last week in Lander, and it crease would send additional money to local both the changing nature of our country’s en- one that processes diesel fuel from renewable failed 8-6. government entities that are “in desperate ergy supply and trends that were present be- materials. “Is this a trend that everybody’s going to shape” as they begin formulating their bud- fore the COVID-19 pandemic,” Gordon said in HollyFrontier CEO Mike Jennings said in a have on every revenue bill?” Case asked after gets for the coming fiscal year. a statement. “It is a small consolation that Hol- statement Monday that the challenges of high the votes were tallied. “If so, how responsible “It does seem one of the most fair ways to lyFrontier will continue operating in the area operating and capital costs, compounded by are we being here? … Are we just all going to affect people,” Wyoming Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, and will offer some employees positions in oth- the effects of COVID-19, forced the shift in op- say no? This could be your most important R-Cheyenne, said. “I think [it’s] something er locations.” erations at the refinery. time in your history on the revenue commit- people could get behind, because most people The company estimates it will cost between “We realize that this decision affects many tee, and are you going to let the state down?” in their local communities would see direct re- $125 million and $175 million to convert the employees, their families and the community,” The committee meeting began with a stark sults.” refinery, which has been in Cheyenne since Jennings said. “Our goal and expectation is to description of Wyoming’s current revenue Driskill disagreed about the idea of a prop- World War II. Once completed, the site will an- continue to operate as a community partner forecast, which is down by $1.5 billion com- erty tax increase being “fair.” nually produce about 90 million gallons of re- in Cheyenne and Wyoming for years to come.” pared to January estimates due to the com- “I think it hits the smallest group possible,” newable diesel fuel. The layoffs will likely occur in phases, Hol- bined impacts of the coronavirus pandemic he said. “I’m not going to be party, on my end, HollyFrontier, which runs multiple refineries lyFrontier communications manager Liberty and the depressed minerals industries. to raising real estate taxes on the people that in mid-America, has never converted one of its Swift said Monday. The company will continue Dan Noble, director of the Wyoming Depart- pay all our bills and hire our people.” facilities to process fuel from renewable ma- to employ roughly 80 people at the refinery ment of Revenue, said a new 2-mill property It was Wyoming Rep. Cathy Connolly, D- terials. But Swift said market conditions had after the conversion, which will take 12 to 18 tax assessment for residential, commercial Laramie, who made the motion to draft the made the refinery’s oil-processing operations months and begin in the late summer. and agricultural land, combined with a 2% property tax increase bill, proposing a tiered economically unsustainable. Cheyenne Mayor Marian Orr, while relieved increase in industrial property taxes, would approach that would allow for a 1% increase “While it might look different, this kind of ver- the company was staying put, called the an- bring in an extra $157 million to Wyoming, in 2021 followed by an additional 1% increase sion will allow us to continue operating in the nouncement “a gut punch” to the community with almost $60 million of that total going to in 2022. Cheyenne community, and it’s something we in an interview Monday morning. counties, cities and special districts, and $98 Before voting on Connolly’s proposal, Case had to do, essentially,” Swift said. million going to fund education. “Our community will continue to be here for See Tax: page 12 See Refinery: page 12 For someone who owns a $100,000 home, those workers who will be transitioning out of Wyoming News Briefs
dents about the black bear. are finding themselves in a tough spot. Casper College implements The bear was successful in getting into a couple of trash “When the students go home, it’s our summertime events buyout plan for longtime cans and tore into someone’s barbecue grill in the town of like Jubilee Days and the tourists that provide a stabilizer Kelly, Gocke said. when the students aren’t here,” said Trey Sherwood, execu- employees “It does serve as a good reminder that we do need to take tive director of Downtown Laramie. care of our garbage,” Gocke said. “Not that he got garbage ev- While the state did not order Jubilee Days’ cancellation, Gov. CASPER (WNE) – Casper College is offering thousands of erywhere he went, but he did get some garbage food rewards.” Mark Gordon announced its cancellation during a Wednes- dollars to entice its longtime staff members to retire as part of The black bear was about five years old, Gocke said, and day press conference amid safety concerns surrounding the an effort to brace for looming budget cuts brought on by the about 250 pounds, which is on the thin side. The bear re- COVID-19 pandemic. state’s plummeting economic outlook. portedly didn’t respond to people’s efforts to spook him out In a Thursday statement, he said that as the pandemic pro- “As you already know, the fiscal picture for Wyoming has of their yards. gressed, “sponsorships dried up nationally, live music perfor- been altered dramatically over the past several months due “Our experience is that when an animal reaches that level of mances came to a halt, fans wavered, consumer sentiment to various pressures on the energy industry,” college presi- human habituation it’s going to continue to seek out human dipped and volunteers were forced to weigh whether or not dent Darren Divine wrote to faculty in a letter obtained by the foods,” Gocke said. they would be able to help.” Star-Tribune. “These changes are forcing the College to de- The bear was caught in a culvert trap using bait, sedated The announcement came along with the cancellation of velop potential budget reduction plans not only for the next and shot — a method that Game and Fish decided would be the Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo, the Cody fiscal year, but beyond.” the quickest, most humane way to euthanize the bear given Stampede, Central Wyoming Fair & PRCA Rodeo in Casper, The “voluntary retirement incentive” applies to full-time the circumstances. the Sheridan WYO Rodeo and Cheyenne Frontier Days. faculty who have worked at the college for at least 10 years. The buyout gives those faculty $1000 for each year of service. Instructors with more than 20 years at Casper College will WYDOT names new chief Yellowstone Park attendance get $1250 for each year. The money will be paid in a lump sum at the end of this month, when the retirements will be engineer down just 20% from 2019 effective and when the employees’ health insurance will end. GILLETTE (WNE) —A Wyoming Department of Transporta- CODY (WNE) — Memorial Day weekend traffic at Yellow- Each would-be retiree must apply and be approved by col- tion engineer who got his start in Gillette will become the stone National Park’s East Entrance only dropped slightly lege officials, and an approved application cannot be rescind- state Department of Transportation’s new chief engineer be- when compared to last year, as reported by the Park’s public ed. A message sent to Chontelle Gray, the chair of the col- ginning Friday. affairs office. lege’s faculty senate, was not returned Monday. Mark Gillett, who now serves as WYDOT’s assistant chief Over Sunday and Monday, 1912 vehicles passed through “As everyone is already aware, our state is facing unprec- engineer for operations, replaces Shelby Carlson, who retires the gate. This was only a 65-vehicle drop from 2019. edented budget shortfalls and it is only prudent that Casper Friday. Carlson has served as chief engineer since November In total, the 4686 travelers marked only a 3% drop in the College evaluate all options and take action where necessary 2018 and is retiring after 29 years with WYDOT. number of vehicles that traveled through the two entrances to stay within the college’s allotted budget,” college spokes- He was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota, and when compared to 2019. Numbers were not tracked Saturday man Chris Lorenzen said last week. received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the as a snowstorm caused gate closures. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Through the Park’s first three days of being open, visitation Black bear killed after attempted Gillett started working for WYDOT in May 1980 as an engi- was down by 33% at the east and south gates and overall neer I in Gillette. After that, he served as resident engineer in Park traffic volume less than 20% of 2019. break-in Lovell, resident engineer in Cody, maintenance staff engineer in Cheyenne and district maintenance engineer for District 4 JACKSON (WNE) —A frantic woman called 911 Saturday to in Sheridan. All Yellowstone entrances now report that someone was banging on her door and windows WYDOT officials appointed Gillett as the assistant chief en- open trying to break in. gineer for Operations in 2016. In that position, Gillett oversaw Then she looked outside and saw that it was a black bear. all five districts in the field, along with the State Construc- POWELL (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park is getting clos- The bear, which has been the subject of several complaints tion, State Maintenance, Highway Safety, Traffic Design/Op- er to being fully open. around Kelly recently, was trapped and killed Monday morn- erations, Equipment and Facility programs in Cheyenne. The park opened its Montana entrances — the North Gate ing. Before that, Gillett served as WYDOT’s engineer for District near Gardiner, the West Gate near West Yellowstone and the “It was just not afraid of people at all,” Wyoming Game and 4 from 2000-2016. District 4 is based out of Sheridan and Northeast Entrance near Cooke City — on Monday morning, Fish Department spokesman Mark Gocke told the Jackson provides services for the northeast part of the state. while some in-park lodging options are becoming available. Hole Daily. “Mark brings extensive experience to the position and we Yellowstone’s two entrances in Wyoming — the East Gate The male adult black bear left behind some damage on the are proud to have such a dedicated individual serve as the outside of Cody and the South Gate outside of Jackson — door and windows of the house. In the past two weeks Game next chief engineer,” said WYDOT Director K. Luke Reiner in opened back on May 18. and Fish has logged half a dozen complaints from Kelly resi- the press release. The opening of Montana’s entrances was delayed until the expiration of a directive from Gov. Steve Bullock, which re- Sponsored Laramie economy faces up to quired out-of-state travelers to self-quarantine for 14 days. Bullock’s order expired Monday, while Gordon’s had lapsed by $1 million hit from Jubilee Days on May 8. As of Monday, the entire Grand Loop Road will be accessible cancellation (though excluding the under-construction segment between Canyon and Tower); over the last couple of weeks, only the LARAMIE (WNE) — For Laramie, the cancellation of Jubilee lower portion of the loop has been open to the public. Days means a hard hit to the tourism sector and local busi- In-line with the park’s three-phased reopening plan, visi- nesses. tors on Monday were able to access Phase 1 services/facili- According to economic study conducted by Laramie Jubilee ties (including restrooms, self-service gas stations, trails/ Days in 2018, the positive impact to accommodations, spe- boardwalks, limited stores, entrance stations, medical clinics cifically for lodging, is in the neighborhood of $220,000 dol- and approved tours) and a few services/facilities outlined in lars when compared to a regular weekend in July. Phase 2 — including takeout food service, boating and fish- “Using sales tax data from all economic sectors for that ing. week, the estimated increase in gross sales due to Jubilee The park’s primary concessionaire, Xanterra Travel Collec- Days is slightly less than $1 million dollars, which translates tion, announced Monday that it has begun a phased re-open- to an approximate 12.6% increase in sales,” Scott Larson, ing of its operations on a limited basis — including lodges, executive director of the Albany County Tourism Board, told campgrounds, dining and tours. the Boomerang. The park itself has been providing additional protective bar- During the University of Wyoming’s academic year, busi- riers, encouraging the use of masks or facial coverings in high nesses rely on the influx of students to provide an additional density areas, metering visitor access in certain spots, clean- bump in revenue. ing facilities more frequently and adding signage on board- rom W oming With many students leaving early amid COVID-19, com- e s hange walks and other public spaces as part of messaging efforts. e s a ers bined with the cancellation of Jubilee Days, local businesses Page 5 The Sundance Times Thursday, June 4, 2020
Legislative Contacts Senator Ogden Driskill PO Box 155, Devils Tower WY 82714, Cell: 307-680-5555, Email: [email protected] Representative Tyler Lindholm Home: 307-468-2121, Cell: 307-282-0968, Email: [email protected], TylerLindholm. com Governor Mark Gordon State Capitol, 200 W 24th St, Cheyenne WY 82002-0010, 307-777-7434, Fax: 307-632-3909, Website: governor.wy.gov US Senator John Barrasso 307 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510, 202-224-6441, Fax: 202-224-1724, Toll Free: 866-235-9553, 2 N Main St Ste 206, Sheridan WY 82801, 307-672-6456, Website: barrasso.senate.gov US Senator Mike Enzi 379A Senate Russell Office Building, Washington DC 20510, 202-224-3424, Fax: 202-228-0359, Toll Free: 888-250-1879, 222 S Gillette Ave Ste 503, Gillette WY 82716, 307-682-6268, Fax: 307-682-6501, Website: enzi.senate. gov US Representative Liz Cheney 416 Cannon House Office Bldg, Washington DC 20515, 300 S Gillette Ave Ste 2001, Gillette WY 82718, 307-414-1677, Website: cheney.house.gov
There’s a rite of passage in my homeland that involves sticky of sugar and a dash of whipped cream is a wonder in itself, and fingers, woodland hikes and a basket full of fruit. I was remi- there’s no better accompaniment for apple in a pie, there are so niscing on this last week when the husband came across black- many ways to enjoy my favorite fruit. I thought I might share a berries for sale in our local supermarket. It was a little earlier in few of Britain’s more traditional options. the season than I expected, but who’s complaining? To make a delicious drink that we’ve been enjoying in the Traditionally speaking, you’re not actually meant to buy your motherland for centuries, bring 300 ml of water to the boil in a blackberries, because finding them is half the experience. But pan and add 2.2 lbs of blackberries. Cover the pan and boil for why resist an opportunity to enjoy the juiciest, most colorful of ten minutes, then mash the berries against the side of the pan. treats? Strain the mixture and add 0.8 lbs of dark muscovado sugar. In a few weeks, the children of Britain will begin their inspec- Bring back to the boil for a few minutes, then pour into bottles tions of the local bramble groves, checking to see if the pale and chill. flowers have fulfilled their promise of transforming into plump As an alternative, blackberry and apple cordial can be made fruits. There are few things as exciting as seeing the first of by placing 2 lbs of apples and 1 lb of blackberries in a pan and them darken, because that means it’s time to arm yourself with adding enough water to cover half the fruit. Simmer for around a wicker basket and head into the woods. 15 minutes until the fruit is soft, then add the juice of a lemon Apparently, though it can be found almost everywhere, the and pour the cooked fruit into a muslin bag and allow it to drip blackberry is more prized in into a bowl overnight. western Europe than any- Measure the juice as you re- where else in the world. We turn it to the pan and add 0.8 adore them as ingredients for This Side lbs of sugar for each 500 ml jam, the basis of a cordial, an of juice. Heat gently, stirring element of fruit cheese, the fill- of the Pond occasionally, and make sure ing of a pie or to be drunk as all the sugar dissolves before a cordial. Notes from an Uprooted Englishwoman bringing it to the boil. Boil for We’ve been admiring them 5 minutes, then pour into bot- for a good deal of history: evi- BY SARAH PRIDGEON tles. Dilute with iced water to dence in the stomachs of long- serve. desiccated corpses suggests Make blackberry jam sand- we’ve been foraging for blackberries for 8000 years. (Specifi- wiches by layering 4 lbs of fruit and 3.3 lbs of sugar (with add- cally, blackberry seeds were found in the stomach of a Neolithic ed pectin) in a large bowl, covering it and leaving it overnight at man who was pried from his resting place in Essex.) room temperature. In the morning, tip the berries into a wide The blackberry bush is also known as the bramble, which pan, stir in the juice of a lemon and the pips inside a piece of comes from the old word for “prickly”. A good berry hunter muslin. Place over a low heat until the sugar dissolves, then knows how to avoid the thorns while threading your fingers boil for five minutes. through the branches and past the inevitable spider webs to To test if it has reached setting point, chill a saucer in the reach the most deeply hidden fruit. freezer. Spoon a small amount of the jam onto it and push it Much as with any day out to gather fruit, nobody expects the with your finger when it cools – if it wrinkles, it’s ready. If not, baskets to be completely full on the way home. If you finish boil in two minute stages and keep checking until the wrinkle the day without fingers and lips stained red and you still have happens. Leave the jam for 15 minutes to settle, then ladle into vague interest in what’s for dinner, your parents are likely to jars. grow suspicious. Create a chutney that goes wonderfully with cheese and One should also be aware that blackberry picking is a delight crackers by combining 1 lbs of blackberries, 0.3 lbs of sugar, to be enjoyed early in the season. There’s a specific cut-off date 0.3 lbs of sliced red onions, 3 tbsps of fresh ginger and 2 tbsps in Britain: October 11, otherwise known as Olde Michaelmas of Dijon mustard in a saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until Day. the berries burst, season to taste and then add 150 ml of white This is because the Devil isn’t a fan of blackberry bushes wine vinegar. Simmer, uncovered, for ten minutes, then cool (which is even more reason to revere them). It’s said he once and store in a sealed jar. We are now fell into a thicket and was pricked by all the thorns; annoyed, For dessert, try a blackberry fool: place half a pound of black- offering classes he left a curse and returns each Michaelmas Day to spit on all berries in a pan with two tablespoons of confectioners’ sugar monthly! the blackberry bushes. and the zest and juice of half a lemon. Simmer into a syrup, This might be why the blackberry is known as the Blessed then chill. Whip 250 ml of cream with a tablespoon of confec- Bramble in the Scottish Highlands, and can be used in a tioner’s sugar, swirl the blackberry sauce through it and serve wreath along with rowan and ivy to ward off evil spirits. It was in a glass with extra sauce and a handful of whole blackberries also once believed to be a cure for pretty much everything – so on top. powerful did our ancestors believe it to be that even the act It may not be an option to go blackberry gathering in Wyo- of creeping under a bramble bush was thought to be a charm ming, but I still intend to enjoy the fruits of someone else’s la- against everything from rheumatism to boils. bor. After all, with a little effort, you can still make all the mess Ancient folk planted it around graves to prevent the dead from you’d like with your sticky, juice-covered fingers. rising and pushed their kids through blackberry arches to cure them of rickets. If you happen to be worried about vampires, you can put also blackberries on your windowsill – the vampire will be forced to count them until morning. A little more recently, in World War I, some bright spark came up with the idea of giving children time off school to collect blackberries from the hedgerows. These were used to produce juice that was sent to soldiers to promote good health. I imag- ine it was also an excellent way to distract young minds from the downsides of war and keep them occupied on the long, hot days of summer. Now, while it’s true that a bowl of blackberries with a sprinkle
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The Sundance Times is not responsible for the views expressed in the ‘Opinions’ page and does not, in publishing them, necessarily endorse any particular opinion. The Sundance Times Page 6 Thursday, June 4, 2020 Alternative polling locations State’s biggest rodeos approved succumb to pandemic BY SARAH PRIDGEON deaths came from long term care facilities, two in Na- New polling locations for several of the county’s locations Hulett Rodeo to proceed trona County and one in Natrona County. were approved after a public hearing on Tuesday morning. The two remaining deaths both took place in Fremont BY SARAH PRIDGEON The changes are in response to state orders regarding so- County, the first a resident with health conditions that As Wyoming’s number of COVID-19 cases passed the cial distancing during the COVID-19 epidemic and will affect put her at a higher risk of severe disease in connection 700 mark this week, the fate of the state’s biggest sum- both the primary and general elections. with COVID-19. The fifth person to die from the corona- mer events was revealed. Organizers announced that ro- The changes affect Sundance Inside North, Inside South virus this week, however, did not have any known condi- deos including Cheyenne Frontier Days, Laramie Jubilee and Outside, all of which will move to the gymnasium in the tions that would have put her at higher risk. old elementary school – now Crook County School District’s Days and the Central Wyoming Fair will all be cancelled for 2020. central office. Local Response Beulah, Aladdin and Elmore will be moved into to the court- “In my soul, I know how important those events are to The Crook County Emergency Operations Center has house basement to comply with social distancing and also to Wyoming and to our citizens,” said Governor Mark Gor- downgraded to an inactive status because no active or ensure that no fewer than four election judges are present. don, visibly emotional as he announced the cancellations probable cases have been identified here since April 19. Pine Haven will meanwhile be moved to the Vineyard during a press conference. The operational structure will, however, remain in place Church, again for the purposes of social distancing. Discussions have been ongoing as to the state’s rodeos, in case active cases crop up. A directive has also been issued to allow more flexibility he said, and no solutions could be found to the chal- At this time, the only position still fully functional is than usual for absentee voting. Secretary of State Ed Bu- lenges of hosting big events during a pandemic. It was Public Information Officer Melanie Wilmer. chanan has reminded the public that this option, which has determined that it would not be possible to host the ro- While operational, for the last 2.5 months the EOC has been allowed in Wyoming for decades, is both a safe and se- deos in a way that would be safe and responsible while been staffed with up to nine personnel, including repre- cure way to cast your vote. still making financial sense, he said. “I don’t think anyone up here wants to be saying the sentatives from Crook County Public Health, Emergency things we need to say today,” he said, as various event Management, Sheriff’s Office, Fire, Moorcroft Fire and organizers stood behind him. other volunteers, working up to 12 hours each day until Groundbreaking Tom Hirsig, President and CEO of Cheyenne Frontier May. At that time, staff numbers dropped to three or four Days, echoed that organizers feel the health of volunteers and hours were lowered to eight. as well as visitors is not something they wish to risk, and In a press release, EOC staff listed accomplishments date set for Hulett thanked Gordon for all that was done to try to make the during this time including ordering and receiving 950 events happen. N95 masks, 400 gloves, 1300 surgical masks, 74 face Clinic “The state has not forced these cancellations. This was shields, 280 gowns and 200 3D printed masks made by a difficult conversation between all of us up here,” said PRECorp. The majority of this personal protective equip- BY SARAH PRIDGEON Gordon, stressing that the decision was not made via a ment (PPE) was distributed to the hospital, clinic, EMS The Crook County Hospital Foundation is planning a state health order. and law enforcement. groundbreaking ceremony for the new clinic to be built in COVID-19 sucks, he said, and while, “Some think it’s The EOC also distributed over 60 gallons of Wyoming Hulett. According to Judy Hutchinson, foundation chairman, no big deal, others are worried sick. The fact is, we need distillery produced hand sanitizer. A daily incident action the event will take place on June 13, directly after the Hulett both groups to attend our rodeos and feel safe.” plan was created, which later went to a weeklong opera- Rodeo Parade. tional period plan. The groundbreaking is expected to last around 20 minutes, Small Events Along with County Attorney Joe Baron and County Health Officer James Larsen, the Incident Management Hutchinson said. Changes to state orders did make it possible for smaller Team created countywide variances to state health or- Regarding the clinic project itself, she reported that the gatherings, such as the Hulett Rodeo, to take place, how- ders. The public information section was involved with foundation is now “down to the nitty gritty” with the build- ever. As of this week, up to 250 people can now be in the state joint information system led by the Wyoming ing design. Though still waiting to hear whether funding will attendance at outdoor gatherings, with social distancing Office of Homeland Security and created a dedicated come available through the CARES Act money allocated to measures required. Facebook page, phone line and email. Wyoming, Hutchinson said the foundation feels things are The order applies to everything from weddings and grad- going well. uations to sporting events, smaller rodeos and farmer’s “This is where our goal has been and what we’ve been busy markets, Gordon said. Keep Testing doing. It looks like we might be getting there,” she said. “This is good for our communities and our economy,” he Harrist has asked citizens to please call your provider if The project will soon reach the point where the foundation said, adding that Wyoming is still relying on its citizen to you have any potential symptoms of COVID-19. Decisions will involve hospital staff to gather input as to what equip- exercise good judgment. about whether to test are being made by local healthcare ment and services the clinic will need, Hutchinson said. State health officer Dr. Alexia Harrist agreed that, “We professionals, she said. do have more choices now, and that’s a good thing.” How- “No-one should avoid testing out of fear. Knowing what’s ever, she cautioned citizens to remember those who are going on in Wyoming is good for all of us,” Harrist said. Old Fashioned Tent Revival more vulnerable and asked anyone who lives or works Harrist also issued a reminder that there are still no with someone at greater risk from COVID-19 to please broad applications for antibody testing and scientists coming this weekend “seriously consider the potential consequences” of taking still do not know if antibodies can protect against getting part in larger events. infected again or, if they can, how long that protection will last. For the third year, Hulett will play host next weekend to an “I’m concerned that people are looking for a golden tick- Old Fashioned Tent Revival at the Ranch by the River. Each Death Count et and unfortunately it is not yet available,” she said. evening, enjoy listening to a different speaker, along with mu- Harrist warned during the most recent state press con- Referring to an inflammatory disease that has been seen sic by Pastor Ron Merritt of Gillette. ference that the outbreaks seen recently in Wyoming’s in some places in children who have been diagnosed with The event will take place from Sunday, June 7 to Wednes- nursing homes demonstrate how simple it is for an out- the coronavirus, Harrist stated that “this appears to be a day, June 10. Each evening, the kick off will be at 5 p.m. and break to start, but how devastating the effects can be. rare but serious syndrome,” but thankfully not one that speakers will get started an hour later. Five more deaths have been added to Wyoming’s tally has yet been seen in Wyoming. On June 7, the special speaker is Nathan Winters, Advo- over the last week, bringing the total to 17. Three of those cacy Director for Family Policy Alliance. On June 8, hear from Second Chance Ministries, prison testimonials. On June 9, all the way from Conroe, TX, listen to Kari Per- “The longer we wait to deal with this, the more difficult it’s continued from page 1 kins of Get Up & Get Real Ministry. And finally, on June 10, Budget: going to be,” he says. the revival rounds out with popular radio host A Preacher in Meanwhile, revenue options have already been put forth, To put that figure in perspective, the senator points out the Patch, Oil Patch Preacher Ron Evitt. such as a bill that was floated this week to increase property that it represents around half the general fund budget, or Bring a lawn chair as no chairs will be provided. Free bot- taxes by 2%. the equivalent of eliminating the salary and benefits of ev- tled water can be found inside the tent. No alcohol please. “I killed the property tax bill – I’ll take credit for that,” Driskill ery state employee outside of education, or of completely The revival will be located on Hwy 24, just south of Hu- says. “It’s one tax that I’ll fight to the bitter end because it eliminating the Department of Health. lett, approximately 1.25 mile to a gravel driveway with red goes directly to the pockets of the people who hire the people “We’re already rebounding a little so probably, as things gates. Watch for signs at the gate entrance. that created our wealth and they’re in a time that they really often are, it’s not quite as bleak as it looks on the surface,” For more information and questions please call Pastor Dave can’t afford increases right now. Property tax, as far as I’m con- he says. However, if nothing is done to correct the current Jagemann at 307-282-0967. Everyone is invited! cerned, is absolutely a non-starter.” course, he continues, the state will have zero dollars left in The state will also need to be careful to protect its investment savings at the end of this biennium. portfolio, says the senator, from which around 30% of income As is always the case, Wyoming will have two options to is generated. Aces: continued from page 1 solve its financial woes: to cut the amount being spent, or “If you spend that money, it’s only a one-time spend and then to generate more revenue to replace what has been lost. you lose that investment income,” he says. “That’s going to look do, the move allows the business to take advantage of a Driskill believes the time has come to call for the Depart- more attractive than ever because we’re not going to have good better position and potentially look to future expansion, he ment of Education to play its part. returns now, so people are going to say, well, it’s only making continues. “The real question is going to be, do we do something with us a few percent, so why shouldn’t we spend it to save our “We definitely wanted to be out near the interstate – and we education at this point? Education has taken to this point problems.” needed a lot bigger building. And it’s also an expansion, we’re virtually no cuts in the last ten years,” he says. Another option that has been touted is for the state to borrow going to try to expand in a few different directions, hopefully,” “They’ve taken some cuts to their [salary] increase, but money to cover the deficit through bonding. “I’m vehemently he says. they’ve taken no actual cuts. Their employment has gone opposed to borrowing to dig our way out of this,” Driskill says. “Mostly, we build buildings now – smaller buildings up to up by massive amounts and, in the timeframe they’ve gone He does, however, suspect there may be assistance coming big ones like we’re building out there. I hope to expand in a up, general government has taken 10 to 12% cuts across from the federal level. few directions, all metal work, welding and fabricating stuff. every agency other than education.” “As bad as it is for us, it’s just as bad for a lot of other states. Who knows where it will lead.” The drop in revenue is so severe, Driskill says, that “you There’s probably going to be some national solutions that come just literally cannot cut your way out of it.” He says he will as well,” he says. “I would not bank on them, but I would guess not be considering revenue options until the Department of there’s some coming.” Ballot: continued from page 1 Education has played its part. For cities and counties, the need for a steady income is par- “Until education comes to the table in an honest way, I’m ticularly great. Driskill compares them to aged people on a appear on the ballot to run for the mayoral position recently not going to vote for any tax increases in Wyoming. The fixed income, who do not have the means to raise revenue on vacated by Bill Cunningham for health reasons, while Bran- record has been to this point that any time we create new their own. denburg and Emily Smith will run for council seats. revenue, the school just absorbs it and asks for more,” he For them, the options will include drastic – perhaps draconic At the national level, candidates looking to replace Mike Enzi says. “This year, a very large part of the districts in the – spending cuts; the state finding a way to raise revenue to as he retires as U.S. Senator for Wyoming on the Republican State of Wyoming have given raises this year to their teach- then pass down; and giving these entities the ability to raise ballot include Bryan Miller of Sheridan, Cynthia Lummis of ers and their staff. This is a time when we’ve got double- revenue themselves. Cheyenne, Devon Cade of Philadelphia, PA, Donna Rice of digit unemployment, I don’t think it sits well.” “Those are the only three options available to us and they’re Casper, John Holtz of Laramie, Josh Wheeler of Casper, Mi- Educators do a fine job in Wyoming and take great care of going to have to have something. They are the base level of our chael Kemler of Lander, R. Mark Armstrong of Centennial, our kids, Driskill says, but we are now at the point where government, they provide the tax revenue and are the tax col- Robert Short of Douglas and Star Roselli of Scottsdale. everyone needs to live within their means, education in- lectors,” Driskill says. Candidates for this seat on the Democratic ballot will in- cluded. “Cities and towns have got to go on and they’ve got to be made clude James Kirk DeBrine of Evansville, Kenneth Casner of “We’re in a box now where we probably only have two ways whole in some fashion. Some of the decisions they’ll have to Elk Mountain, Merav Ben David of Laramie, Nathan Wendt out, and that’s either to cut education funding somewhat, make will be just as tough because what the legislature is likely of Jackson, Rex Wilde of Cheyenne and Yana Ludwig of Lara- or go to massive tax hikes. A and B, that’s all we have, to do is pass on to them the ability to raise taxes.” mie. there’s just not going to be revenue to support government The process of finding a way to shore up the budget has just Wyoming’s U.S. Representative will also be elected. Incum- as we know it,” he says. begun. Answers have yet to be found. bent Liz Cheney will be challenged by Blake Stanley of Ban- The education budget is $1.7 billion, which is similar to “Everybody is looking at it, but we just don’t know yet,” ner on the Republican ballot. the amount the state is in deficit. If education cut 20%, the Driskill says. “The bottom line is that it’s just unbelievably Democratic candidates for this seat include Carl Beach of senator feels it would go a long way to soften the blow. hard to replace mineral revenues because the dollar figures are Saratoga, Carol Hafner of Box Elder and Lynnette Grey Bull While nobody wants to make those kinds of hard choices, so high. We’ve lived very well off minerals and fortunately we’ve of Fort Washakie. Driskill says we are at the point it’s inevitable. saved a lot of money.” Page 7 The Sundance Times Thursday, June 4, 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.
materials, supplies, agricultural County government continue with their rules concerning access. INVITATION TO BID SURPLUS BIDS products, equipment, machinery to provide services throughout IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CALL for BIDS and provisions produced, this COVID-19 (SARS-COV-2) COVID-19 response questions and manufactured or grown in pandemic crisis, effective May 26, requests for information are to Crook County Road & Bridge Crook County School District #1 Wyoming, or supplied by a resident 2020, and continuing until further be directed to the Public Health Sundance, WY Board of Trustees is accepting of the state, quality being equal notice, and that: Emergency Operations Center at sealed bids for the sale of the to articles offered by competitors Wilson Pit Reclamation 1. Access to the Crook County (307)283-1142, covidquestions@ following surplus property: outside of the state”. Courthouse will be limited crookcounty.wy.gov Pertinent RECEIPT OF BIDS • (6)Range oven combo units Qualified Disadvantaged Business to the common areas of the public updates will be shared via Bids for the WILSON PIT RECLAMATION – PROJECT NO. 10210184 will be ° Whirlpool & Frigidaire Enterprises (DBEs) are encouraged courthouse, excluding the Facebook and county website received at the CROOK COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE OFFICE LOCATED ° (1) Kenmore (convection) to submit bids on this project. community room that shall only www.crookcounty.wy.gov . Bidders that use a subcontractor(s)/ be used for county related IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all AT 309 E CLEVELAND STREET SUNDANCE, WY 82729, until JUNE, 18 AT 10:00 • (1)Tappan side by side supplier(s) are required to make activities as long as state public access plans to county facilities A.M. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened Refrigerator/ Freezer and read. a good faith effort at soliciting health orders are followed; shall be posted to their respective • (2) Dryers DBE subcontractor/supplier 2. Access to the internal offices websites and the county website GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK ° Maytag and Whirlpool participation. Bidders shall submit of the employees, department and provided to the Public Health the required DBE Good Faith Effort heads and elected officials, shall Emergency Operations Center for The work includes the furnishing of the labor, materials, equipment and • 6’ adjustable recovery couch only be by appointment wherein posting as well. services for the construction of the following: consolidation of aggregate Documentation form and other related forms with their bids. if a particular department head BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that piles; excavation; backfill and compaction of rubble and excavated The property is located at Sundance or elected official determines situations involving a pandemic material; site grading and spread of existing topsoil piles; installation High School in Sundance, WY, and The procurement will be subject a face to face meeting is can be unpredictable. More and maintaining storm water control; and other incidentals required for can be inspected by scheduling an to the “Use of American Iron and necessary to conduct business in restrictive exceptions may be completion of the project. appointment with Matt Pangrac, Steel” requirements as contained the office, that meeting may be made to this policy on a case-by- SHS Facilities at (307) 290-0946 or TYPE OF BID in Section 436 of H.R. 3547, The held outside of the internal office case basis in order to accomplish Randy Gill at (307)-290-0701 Consolidated Appropriations Act, areas; the mission of Crook County and Bid shall be on a firm unit price basis for the respective bid items identified The sale shall be for cash & local 2014 and as updated and revised 3. Access to the public will to insure the safety of the public, in the Bid Form. Unit prices and estimated quantities are solely used for checks only and Crook County in America’s Water Infrastructure continue to be from the south employees, department heads, the purpose of comparing bids. School District #1 will not finance Act of 2018. doors of the courthouse with signs and elected officials. This policy to promote social distancing shall remain in place until further DOCUMENT EXAMINATION AND PROCUREMENTS the sale in any manner. The Contract Documents may be and use of hand sanitizer as notice. successful bidder will be required to examined at the following The Bidding and Contract Documents may be examined at the following determined by the County Public Motion made, seconded and pay for the purchase upon pickup. locations: locations: Items must be removed from Health Officer; carried in an open special meeting school property within two weeks Electronic Contract documents 4. Access from the north side on May 22, 2020. Crook County, Road and Bridge Bid Center of the notice of award. All Items may be obtained by emailing of the building will only be Board of County Commissioners in Office 800 East A Street are sold as is with no warranty. Michelle Sell at [email protected] open to employees and all and for Crook County, Wyoming 309 E Cleveland Street Casper, WY 82601 for an electronic PDF version of the other authorized and medically by Kelly B. Dennis, Chairman, Sundance, WY 82729 Sealed bids must be sent to Central Project Manual and Plans. Original screened contractors; Jeanne A. Office, Attn: Randy Gill, PO Box 830, 5. Access to the other offices, Whalen, Vice-Chairwoman and HDR Construction Industry Center CADD and WORD files will not be Sundance, Wyoming 82729. All Fire Halls, and facilities of Fred M. Devish, Member. 601 Metz Drive 2771 Plant Street distributed. bids must be received by: Crook County will be limited State of Wyoming } Gillette, WY 82718 Rapid City, SD 57702 A mandatory pre-bid conference to conducting regular business County of Crook } Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 and site tour will be held at 1:00 Northeastern Wyoming Builders Exchange of Billings 2 PM at Central Office. with the public by volunteers, Signed or attested before me on Contractors Plan Service 2050 Broadwater Avenue, Suite A P.M. on June 16, 2020, at the City employees, department heads May 22, 2020 by Kelly B. Dennis, 314 South Gillette Avenue Billings, MT 59102 Crook County School District #1 of Sundance City Hall, 213 Main and elected officials; Chairman, Jeanne A. Whalen, Gillette, WY 82716 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Street, Sundance, Wyoming, at 6. Access to the Fair Grounds Vice-Chairwoman and Fred M. and all awards will be governed by which attendance, in person or shall be determined by the Fair Devish, Member, Board of Crook A PDF of the contract documents may be obtained, for a $20.00 fee, Equal Opportunity Clause. Crook via teleconference, by Bidders Board, County Libraries by the County Commissioners in and for from the Quest CDN website at www.hdrinc.com/WYbids. Bidders are County School District #1 reserves is mandatory. Attendees must Library Board, Weed & Pest Crook County, Wyoming. required to be registered on the Quest CDN website to receive updates the right to refuse any or all bids comply with current local and Office by the Weed & Pest Office Linda Fritz, Crook County Clerk and addenda. Paper copies are also available at the office of HDR, 601 and to waive any irregularities and state COVID-19 requirements for and the Museum by the Museum Fred seconded, all ayes, motion Metz Drive, Gillette, WY 82718 for a cost of $100.00 non-refundable. No informalities in the bidding on any social distancing at the time of District all with a plan approved carried. partial sets of the Specifications or Drawings will be issued. item. the meeting. The project area is by the County Health Officer; Discussion was also held on also open for access and viewing 7. The Crook County Sheriff will BID SECURITY Brian Marchant, Chairman salaries and the upcoming FY20/21 outside of the pre-bid meeting. continue to operate as deemed Board of Trustees budget. Each Bid shall be accompanied by bid security as described in the Bidders unable to attend in person necessary by the Sheriff and Crook County School District #1 Instruction to Bidders. due to COVID-19 restrictions the Public Health office shall The meeting adjourned at 11:54 may participate in the pre-bid WYOMING PREFERENCE Publish: June 4 and 11, 2020 continue to operate as deemed o’clock a.m. to meet in regular conference via Microsoft Teams necessary by the County Health session on June 2 & 3, 2020 at 8:30
Pursuant to W.S. 16-6-106, “Preference is hereby given to materials, Meeting: Nurse. o’clock a.m., in the Commissioner supplies, agricultural products, equipment, machinery, and provisions Join Microsoft Teams Meeting IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Room at the Courthouse in produced, manufactured or grown in Wyoming, or supplied by a resident the courthouse will remain open Sundance, Wyoming. of the state, quality being equal to articles offered by the competitors INVITATION TO Microsoft Team Meeting to provide essential services as outside of the state.” 307-316-5604 determined by the Wyoming Kelly B. Dennis, Chairman BID Conference ID: 572 702 303# Supreme Court and local judges. Jeanne A. Whalen, Vice- PREBID CONFERENCE The Crook County Clerk of District Chairwoman INVITATION TO BID CITY OF SUNDANCE, WYOMING Court and Circuit Court will remain Fred M. Devish Member A MANDATORY pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on June By: Paul S. Brooks, Mayor SUNDANCE WEST WATER STORAGE open to the public and will continue Attested: Linda Fritz, County Clerk 9, at the Greater Hulett Community Center at 401 Sager Street, Hulett, Attest: TANK PROJECT to conduct regular business with WY 82720. Kathy Lenz, Clerk Treasurer Publish: June 4, 2020 persons in the common’s areas of Notice is hereby given that the THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS ISSUED BY: Publish: June 4, 11 and 18, 2020 the courthouse and in accordance City of Sundance (City), Wyoming Owner: Crook County Road and Bridge will receive sealed bids for the By: Morgan Ellsbury furnishing of all labor, materials, Title: Superintendent tools, appliances, transportation, Date: May 28, 2020 and services necessary for: COUNTY Publish: May 28, June 4 and 11, 2020 Construction of a 100,000-gallon, COMMISSIONERS glass-coated (or approved equal AWWA D103 coating PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD system), bolted steel water OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT PROBATE DATED this 20th day of May, 2020. storage tank, improvements THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, FOR THE APPLICANT: within two existing pump stations CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE including replacement of existing Mark L. Hughes, #5-1710 Friday, May 22, 2020 SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT HUGHES LAW OFFICE pumps, interior piping, valves and appurtenances with a new 10:00 o’clock a.m. Present for the WITHIN AND FOR CROOK COUNTY, P.O. Box 456 skid-mounted pump system special meeting were Chairman STATE OF WYOMING Sundance, WY 82729 (307) 283-1313 and approximately 1,780 linear Kelly B. Dennis, Vice-Chairwoman IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: feet of 8-inch water transmission Jeanne A. Whalen, Member Fred DONALD L. FERDERER Publish: May 28 and June 4, 2020 main through conventional M. Devish and County Clerk Linda Deceased. trenching methods. Construction Fritz. will include tank foundation and Probate No. 5803 tank construction; construction of Also present for the meeting per GoToMeeting were Joe Baron, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR embankment, trench excavation; BIDS dewatering, pipe installation, Sarah Pridgeon, Melanie Wilmer, SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION Carolyn Fowler, Beth Kreuter, OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY CALL for BIDS bedding, backfill and compaction; installation of valves, pumps and Terri Johnson and Becky Tinsley. Notice is hereby given that Crook County School District #1 appurtenances, traffic control, Present in person were Mary Kuhl, an Application for Summary Board of Trustees is accepting revegetation, and site restoration. Jeff Hodge, Larry Schommer, Tina Distribution of Real and Personal sealed bids for the sale of the Wood and Jill Mackey. Property has been filed in the following surplus property: These services are as called for in the Project Manual for the CITY After discussion on the reopening District Court, Sixth Judicial District, • Maroon laminate cabinets the Courthouse, Jeanne moved to Crook County, Wyoming, by OF SUNDANCE - SUNDANCE WEST ° Upper & lower cabinets of WATER STORAGE TANK PROJECT. approve the following resolution: Gayle A. Ferderer pursuant to various sizes RESOLUTION 2020-15 Wyoming Statute §2-1-205, seeking The City will receive sealed bids at ° Various lengths of countertop City Hall, 213 Main Street, P.O. Box THIRD RESOLUTION SETTING LESS to establish the right and title to RESTRICTIVE • Stainless steel sinks with faucets 542, Sundance, Wyoming 82729 the following described real and LIMITATIONS ON ACCESS TO ° 3 double basin until 2:00 P.M. Local Time, on the personal property in the name of COURTHOUSE AND OTHER COUNTY Gayle A. Ferderer: ° 2 single basin 7th day of July, 2020, at which time the bids will be publicly opened FACILITIES REAL PROPERTY The property is located at Sundance and read aloud. WHEREAS Resolution 2020-8 was High School in Sundance, WY, and passed on March 18, 2020 limiting An undivided one-half (1/2) interest can be inspected by scheduling an All bids must be furnished on forms access to the courthouse and in and to the following described appointment with Matt Pangrac, supplied in the Project Manual. other county facilities and after real property, to-wit: SHS Facilities (307) 290-0946. Sealed envelopes containing bids consultation and approval of shall be clearly marked with the Patented Mining Claims in Mineral the County Health Officer for less The sale shall be for cash only project title and shall show the Survey #345, Sections 21 and 28, restrictive limitation on access to and Crook County School District name and address of the Bidder. Township 51 North, Range 60 West, the courthouse and other county #1 will not finance the sale in any Bids which are not prepared and 6th P.M., Crook County, Wyoming: facilities; and manner. The successful bidder filed in accordance with the WHEREAS Wyoming Statute 18- Lessing, Attilla, Attilla #1, Attilla will be required to pay for the Instructions to Bidders may be 3-103 (b) states that “All county #2, Humbolt and Arcade #3, purchase upon pickup. Items must rejected. The City reserves the right officers shall keep their offices open containing approximately 104 be removed from school property to reject any bids and to waive during the usual business hours of acres, more or less. within two weeks of the notice of irregularities in bids received. each day excluding Saturdays, award. Sundays, legal holidays and other BEHAVIORIAL SIGNS: Worrying more • Loss of interest in Each bid must be accompanied SUBJECT to all exceptions and days as established by the county things you used to enjoy • Withdrawing from people/activities Sealed bids must be sent to Central by a bid bond with sufficient surety reservations of record. commissioners through resolution;” Office, Attn: Randy Gill, PO Box 830, for not less than five percent (5%) Poor concentration, confusion, forgetfulness • Uncertainty or and PERSONAL PROPERTY Sundance, WY 82729. All bids must of the total amount of such bid, trouble making decisions • Relationship problems • Sad, anxious, WHEREAS Wyoming Statute 18- be received by: payable to, and to be forfeited to, negative • Change in personality • Increased smoking/drinking Miscellaneous personal property 2-103 states that “each county the City of Sundance as liquidated Wednesday, June 10, 2020 shall provide and maintain a Hearing on this matter is scheduled damages if bidder fails to enter PHYSICAL SIGNS: Weight loss or gain • Stomach or gastroin- 2 PM at Central Office. suitable courthouse, jail and other for the 8th day of July, 2020 at 9:30 into contract within thirty (30) days testinal problems • Poor or disturbed sleep • Clenching or grinding necessary county buildings;” and o’clock a.m. in the Crook County Crook County School District #1 after award to him, or fails, at the teeth • Chest pain • Poor hygiene WHEREAS the reasons for Courthouse, Sundance, Wyoming. is an Equal Opportunity Employer time of executing the agreement, limitation on access have been and all awards will be governed by to furnish a performance bond Persons objecting to the set forth in Resolution No. 2020-7 WHAT CAN YOU DO? Equal Opportunity Clause. Crook and a payment bond each in application shall file an objection Emergency Declaration; and County School District #1 reserves the amount of one hundred FOR YOURSELF: Exercise • Plan time for relaxation • Eat healthy with the District Court not later WHEREAS Resolution 2020-9 was the right to refuse any or all bids percent (100%) of the bid. Get plenty of sleep • Avoid drugs and alcohol • Talk to others than twenty (20) days following the passed on March 25, 2020 repealed and to waive any irregularities and Facsimile (fax) or other copies of mailing of the Notice of Application and supersede Resolution 2020-8; informalities in the bidding on any bonds are not acceptable, nor FOR SOMEONE YOU KNOW: Listen attentively, without judg- for Summary Distribution of Real and item. are certified cashier’s checks, ment • Try to understand where they are coming from • Share your and Personal Property or within WHEREAS this Resolution 2020- certified checks or bank drafts. NO concerns about his/her behavior, mood, appearance, etc. • Ask about thirty (30) days following the date Brian Marchant, Chairman 15 will repeal and supersede BID WILL BE CONSIDERED IF NOT changes you observe • Encourage them to reach out/ tell family of first publication of this notice. If Board of Trustees Resolution 2020-9 until further order ACCOMPANIED BY SUCH BOND the District Court does not receive Crook County School District #1 of the Board; and OR IF NOT IN CONFORMANCE WITH written objection, the Applicant will IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the THE PROVISIONS OF W.S. 15-1-113. request the Court enter a Decree Publish: May 28 and June 4, 2020 Board of County Commissioners in of Distribution consistent with the Pursuant to W.S. 16-6-106, and for Crook County, Wyoming Applicant’s Application. “preference is hereby given to that it is essential that the Crook www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle > stress management The Sundance Times Page 8 Business Thursday, June 4, 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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Six traffic stops. Motorist assist. Two EMS pages. Assist Wyoming Highway Patrol with traffic stop. Intoxicated subject pedestrian. Subject booked into jail. Business check in Pine Haven. May 27 – Four VIN checks. Paper service. Twelve traffic stops. Two EMS pages. Hit and run report. Served search warrant. Destruction of property report. Fraud report. Motorist assist. Traffic hazard. Business check in Pine Haven. May 28 – Six VIN checks. Twenty-eight traffic stops. EMS page. Theft report. Two traffic hazards. Hit Your Target Audience May 29 – Six VIN checks. Twenty-two traffic stops. Multiple fingerprints for outside employment. Multiple motorists assist. Investigated vehicle crash; driver arrested for DWUI. Investi- gated trespassing complaint. EMS page. Advertising in the Sundance May 30 – VIN checks. Three paper services. Six traffic stops. Report of man with gun; just noise complaint. Business checks. Times is an easy and effective Two traffic complaints. 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Crowder Natalie Elise Curren Devin Rylan Diede Tucker James Dobson Peyton Lee Ewing Ryder Donavone Richard Lane A. Gill Downey Deklan Alan Gill Nevada J. Gill Courtesy photos Hayes Alan Haiar Owen A. Haiar Dalton Butler Hunter Bailey Baillee T Heaster Aspen Keeley Jones Lauren Haiar Rhianna L Heaster Johnavon Edwin Jones The Crook County Farm Bureau Federation has select- Federation for the 2020-2021 school year. Hunter partici- Lane S. Hodge Willow Ann Lindholm ed the winners for three scholarships for the 2020-2021 pated in FFA, played football, basketball and ran track, Spencer James Lubken Austin Clay Humphrey school year. This year’s winners are Dalton Butler, Hunt- and is an A Honor Roll student. Lexie Kathryn Marchant Isaiah K Kammerer er Bailey and Lauren Haiar. Hunter will be attending Northwest College to study Ag- Bradley William Kruger Rylie Christine Marchant Aftyn L. Marchant Keaton John Mills In first place, Dalton Butler was selected to receive a ricultural Business. Hunter is the son of Justin and Sha- Teagan I. Marchant Jordan Lily Mouat $1500 scholarship from the Crook County Farm Bureau ron Bailey of Moorcroft. Landon A Martin Tanner Micheal Sandford Federation for the 2020-2021 school year. Dalton played In third place, Lauren Haiar was selected to receive an Echo M. Miller Grace Lauren Velder football, wrestling, track and served as team captain $800 scholarship from the Crook County Farm Bureau Sherry Sheridan Negaard Jade Luree Weaver earning All-Conference honors for each. Federation for the 2020-2021 school year. Lauren has Brit Irene Wheeler Kaylee E. Price He also plays trombone in the jazz band at Hulett High participated in music, theater, sports and church activi- Joshua T Pridgeon Seventh Graders School, participates in all aspects of FFA and helps run ties. Gavin Hawk Robinson Megann Mae Amann Hunter Pearce Skeens Holden Gentry Ayer a sheep livestock business with his brothers. He is an A She sang in the school and church choir, won All State Janessa Jean Wilen Gracie Jo Ellen Davis Honor Roll student for all four years of high school. Student Drama award, National Champion for original Sophomores Abigail Christein Lee Eschedor Dalton will be attending Casper College to study Avia- poem and has interned for Representative Tyler Lind- Mason Matthew Amann Wyatt Edward Fiedor tion and Agricultural Business. Dalton is the son of JR holm. Lauren will be attending the University of Wyoming Ella Sharon Bifulco Evan Leslie Fowler and Bobbi Butler of Hulett. to study Speech/ Language/Hearing Science. Lauren is Allison Dana Crawford Jackson Alan Gaylord In second place, Hunter Bailey was selected to receive a the daughter of Keith and Sherry Haiar of Beulah. Elijah Warren Gill Dawson Haine Flahaven $1300 scholarship from the Crook County Farm Bureau Congratulations to these very deserving recipients! Devon R Hansen-Miller Lilly Joanne Gustafson Bailey Lynn Hofland Kyten Emil Johnson Brook Lee Hofland Jaedyn James Keller lett or Moorcroft. Briska Elaine Johnson Lillian Pearl Lindholm Hospital: continued from page 1 Lyons pointed out that changing the hospital’s location Seth Jacob Kammerer Azreal Lyn Maddox could have a negative overall effect on the district and Avery Lyn Marchant Leo Connor Lyons the opportunity to comment that, before the board agrees Jager Martin McLaughlin urged the board to look at the big picture. The current Cana Johnny McInerney to accept funding for a new hospital, it will need a lot of Gunner James McLaughlin Savanah Rae Peterson employees at the hospital are unlikely to want to com- Sydney Jewel Robinson Jacob Hoyt Schommer public input. She said she has heard from people who mute to another town every day. Levi Wayne Rudloff Parker Lewis Skeens think the district couldn’t afford to maintain a new build- Lyons said she understands the interest people may Nathaniel James Schommer Silas Robert Speidel ing, or that the district is going to get left with one derelict have in moving the hospital to their community, stating, Tyrianna Arion Trass Haylee Rae Steeves building not being used and a new one it can’t afford. “That’s all well and good, but who is going to work there?” Oakley Adam Viergets Karen LeeAnn Ulmer Neiman also questioned why the new hospital needs With no action required at this time, the board expressed Angel Martin Villegas Freshmen to be located in Sundance. Trustee Connie Lindmier Jade Rolene Sue Virgil approval for Lyons and the staff to continue preparing for Lauryn Mariah Brooks agreed, suggesting there are other potential sites in Hu- the application. Lawrence Wade Byrne Ivan Kyle Wilen
Semester 2 Chairman: continued from page 1 Seniors Jameson Jacob Fleenor W.S. 35-2-401, says County Attorney Joe Baron, and do not Molly Marie Amann Kaedyn Michael Fletcher give special power to a chairman of a special district or board Tyson S Bjornestad Kimberly Rae Fowler except to chair the meeting; nor do they prohibit the chair- Austin Daniel Bush Alexis Virginia Frazier man from making a motion or voting. Laney Kay Dungey McKaya Jo Gillespie “There is nothing in this principal act, the special district Darcy Rae Flahaven Nora Rose Gustafson election act or any other law I am aware of that prohibits any Jesse Mehki Harmon Kayla Rose Fowler member of a government entity from making a motion or vot- Tessa Louise Hughes Dillon Rusk Haugen ing, except a conflict of interest,” he explains. “Also they are Levi Joseph Kuenzel Kort Blaster McLaughlin Teddi Madison Marchant Rachelle Verna Miller governed by the Public Meetings Act, 16-4-401 et seq, and Joshua Brent Nehl Jeral Anson Nehl nothing therein prohibits the chairman from voting.” Joleen Grace Pollat Sheridan Marie Schubarth Current chairman Mark Erickson questioned why the issue Tairyn Michelle Richards Mazelynn Julianna Sharp was being raised, insinuating that the timing is somewhat Josiah Swede Rudloff Zoe Anne Skeens convenient. Kate Jennie Sell Isabella Marie Smith-McCleery Parker James Speidel “Personally, I think we are best to table this and everybody Madison Rose Speidel think about it because I know there is disagreement about Myles Turner Stefanich Ashley Rose Wilen Kye Chaten Taylor Eighth Graders some of the decisions that the board has made recently and Christian Craig Velder Bren Michael Anderson leadership changes within the district and the hospital,” he Tori Ann Wheeler Branson Todd Bankenbush stated. Logan Todd Wilen Riley Elizabeth Banker “It’s ironic that, just now, since those changes came about Hunter Lawrence Williams Natalie Elise Curren – and yes, I voted for some of those changes – that now it’s Juniors Tucker James Dobson important that we change…Let’s just say that it looks quite Ryder Donavone Richard Tristin L. Crowder coincidental that they are tied together.” Devin Rylan Diede Downey Both Neiman and Lindmier denied that the two are con- Peyton Lee Ewing Isabelle Marie Fouch Lane A. Gill Deklan Alan Gill nected. Neiman stated that she had received comments fol- Nevada J. Gill Hayes Alan Haiar lowing last month’s meeting, which was hosted in a virtual Owen A. Haiar Aspen Keeley Jones format. Baillee T Heaster Johnavon Edwin Jones “It was not anything about the change, it was people that Rhianna L Heaster Willow Ann Lindholm were listening on the internet that were appalled and have Spencer James Lubken Lane S. Hodge contacted me,” she said. Austin Clay Humphrey Lexie Kathryn Marchant Erickson stated that he did not receive any calls; Trustee Isaiah K Kammerer Rylie Christine Marchant Bradley William Kruger Keaton John Mills Trish Habeck confirmed when asked that she did not receive Aftyn L. Marchant Jordan Lily Mouat any calls either. Teagan I. Marchant Tanner Micheal Sandford “It’s interesting that they were contacting you, I’m just go- Landon A Martin Grace Lauren Velder ing to say that,” said Erickson. Marcus N. Meisner Brit Irene Wheeler Trustee Ed Ray wondered why it matters whether the Echo M. Miller Seventh Graders chairman votes on an issue where there is no need to break Megann Mae Amann Sherry Sheridan Negaard a tie. What difference does it make, he asked, if the vote will Kaylee E. Price Holden Gentry Ayer Joshua T Pridgeon Gracie Jo Ellen Davis pass either way? Hunter Pearce Skeens Abigail Christein Lee Eschedor “What the people heard, they didn’t like, and I’m just tell- Janessa Jean Wilen Wyatt Edward Fiedor ing you it hasn’t been done before,” said Neiman. Sophomores Justen David Foster “We’ve never had COVID-19 before, either,” retorted Er- Mason Matthew Amann Jackson Alan Gaylord ickson. Ella Sharon Bifulco Elijah Warren Gill “COVID-19 doesn’t change it, because we weren’t having Lilly Joanne Gustafson Allison Dana Crawford people at meetings before,” Neiman said, claiming that the Dawson Haine Flahaven Kyten Emil Johnson comments she received had nothing to do with the removal Ella Olivia Gustafson Jaedyn James Keller Bailey Lynn Hofland Lillian Pearl Lindholm of Health Management Services or COVID-19 and were sim- Brook Lee Hofland Azreal Lyn Maddox ply a case of the people who were listening to the meeting Briska Elaine Johnson Avery Lyn Marchant not liking what they heard. Leo Connor Lyons Jager Martin McLaughlin “They heard Mark making motions and voting and they felt Cana Johnny McInerney Ashlynn Nicole Pedersen that the chairman should not be making those motions and Savanah Rae Peterson Gunner James McLaughlin the chairman should only vote in roll call vote or to break a Sydney Jewel Robinson Jacob Hoyt Schommer tie,” said Neiman. Levi Wayne Rudloff Parker Lewis Skeens Nathaniel James Schommer Silas Robert Speidel Erickson stated his hope that those persons who took is- Tyrianna Arion Trass Haylee Rae Steeves sue with his actions would reach out to “other board mem- Oakley Adam Viergets Karen LeeAnn Ulmer bers”. Neiman stated that the issue is not directed at Erick- Freshmen Angel Martin Villegas son personally, but at the position of chairman. Lauryn Mariah Brooks Jade Rolene Sue Virgil At the suggestion of Lindmier, the board chose to drop Ivan Kyle Wilen A Great Deal! Lawrence Wade Byrne the topic at this time and move on to the next item on the Classified ads are a great deal at just 35¢ per word agenda. ($5 minimum per week) The Sundance Times Page 12 Thursday, June 4, 2020 Food producers encouraged to apply for Mignerys honored assistance program with American BY SARAH PRIDGEON ruptions due to COVID-19 75% of that comes from farm- Doug Miyamoto, Director and face additional signifi- ing, ranching or forestry). of the Wyoming Department cant market costs. To make sure funding is Forest Foundation of Agriculture, announced “I’m very happy that USDA available throughout the last week that applications has made these funds avail- time that applications are are now being taken for the able to our producers here open, producers will receive Coronavirus Food Assistance in Wyoming,” Miyamoto said, 80% of their maximum total Leadership Award Program (CFAP), an initiative stating that the fallout from payment on approval and that aims to support farmers the pandemic may just be the remainder at a later date Local landowners Ed and and ranchers whose opera- starting for the ag industry as funds remain available. Barb Mignery have been rec- tion has been impacted by and could hit again in the fall. Certain commodities did ognized with the American the pandemic. Payments up to $250,000 not suffer a price decline Forest Foundation Leadership Unlike some programs ini- are available for persons over 5% and are therefore Award for the leadership ef- tiated by the CARES Act, and legal entities, with cor- not eligible. However, USDA forts they have provided to the Miyamoto said, this one is porations, limited liabil- has said it may reconsider Wyoming Tree Farm group. Ed designed specifically for ag ity companies and limited if there is credible evidence was presented with the award and provides “an avenue for partnerships eligible for up of a price decline. Miyamoto at the National Leadership direct payments”. to $750,000 based on the noted last week that crops Conference. COVID-19 has disrupted number of shareholders (up currently not considered eli- As the vice chairman of Wyo- domestic and international to three) who contribute at gible can be evaluated on a ming Tree Farm, Ed was rec- markets, he said, and we least 400 hours of active la- case by case basis, so pro- ognized in the nomination for have all watched what’s hap- bor. ducers should contact the his work to promote the pro- pened with meat plants. On Eligible commodities in- Farm Services Agency to gram. the other hand, said Miya- clude livestock, wool, dairy, start that process. “Ed jumped right in as soon moto, “This pandemic has non-specialty crops such as Applications opened last as he became the vice chair- also shined a bright light on corn, oats, sunflowers and week and will be open until man by contacting several the importance of the agri- durum wheat and specialty August 28. A total of $16 bil- of the Tree Farmers to get to culture industry.” crops including many fruits lion has been made available know them and, since he was CFAP is open to producers and vegetables, certain nuts across America, said Miya- in contact, he made sure they of agricultural commodities and beans and mushrooms. moto, and Wyoming produc- had Tree Farm signs,” says the who have suffered a price de- Eligibility also requires an ers are strongly encouraged nomination. Courtesy photo cline of 5% or greater or who average adjusted gross in- to apply. “If not, he offered to deliver Ed Mignery is presented with the American Forest Foun- have experienced losses due come of less than $900,000 To find out more, visit them and even mount them dation Leadership Award at the Nationlal Ledership Con- to market supply chain dis- for tax years 2016-18 (unless Farmers.gov/cfap. for landowners if they were ference. unable to mount them them- selves. It was a good way for Ed was also recognized for of rain) at 6:30 p.m. at 181 Ed to get to know some of his joining the Wood Promoters Miller Creek Road. A two-hour fellow Tree Farmers.” project group to help stimulate walk in the company of state June 6 is Free Fishing Day From there, Ed coordinated forest management through foresters will offer the oppor- the first Wyoming Tree Farm wood promotions. tunity to see the beautiful for- It’s hardly a secret that Wyoming fishing is top-notch, especially with ten blue-ribbon trout “Walk in the Woods” and in- An opportunity to see the est with its diverse plants and fisheries across the state. But, the first Saturday in June the fishing gets a little better — cluded other organizations on fruits of the Mignerys’ efforts animals and also the results because it’s free. the walk. He worked with the will be available through East- of the management practices On June 6, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites anglers to celebrate Free Project Learning Tree Coordi- ern Wyoming College Out- that have been implemented Fishing Day. Each year, the Game and Fish designates the first Saturday of National Boat- nator to promote the activity. reach on June 8 (or 11 in case on the property. ing and Fishing Week as a free fishing day when anyone can fish in Wyoming – Wind River Reservation and Yellowstone National Park excluded – without a fishing license. All fishing regulations, creel and size limits, gear restrictions and stream closures remain in effect. Anglers can review the regulations online before heading out. Contestants wanted for “Free Fishing Day is a great time to kick off summer fishing or take up fishing as a new hobby,” said Alan Osterland, Game and Fish chief of fisheries. “If you need some tips to start off, head to the Game and Fish Youtube page for some how-to videos.” Rodeo Royalty Game and Fish encourages anglers to practice social distancing while outdoors and while The Crook County Rodeo Rodeo, Moorcroft Jubilee and age categories are: Queen 18- traveling to and from their fishing location. Royalty Committee is looking the Crook County Fair in Sun- 22, Princess 14-17, Jr. Prin- for young horsewomen ages dance. There are many award cess 10-13 and Pee-wee Prin- 7-22 to participate in this opportunities following the cess 7-9. year’s pageant. Contestants pageant including a saddle, For more information or to will be judged on personality, buckles, sashes, gift cards, get an application for the pag- horsemanship and appear- breast collars, accessories and eant please contact Sandy ance. more. at 467-5351, Lenore at 756- The girls will get the op- The 2020 pageant will be 9776, Amber at 467-5678, or portunity to travel with their July 17 (horsemanship) and the current queen, Kirstin, at horse to events like the Hulett 18 (banquet) in Hulett. The 605-222-1420.
“Let’s be clear that coal is on its “I don’t think we’re going to Tax: continued from page 4 way out,” Case said. “If Wyoming vote no on every one of these,” pointed out that the motion was is still producing coal in 10 years Blackburn said after listen- merely to draft a bill – not to ap- I might be surprised.” ing to Case’s criticism against prove one. Natural gas production and those voting against the draft- “We’re getting a tool out,” valuation declines have matched ing of the bill. “I can see that he said. “The situation could – “and in some cases exceeded” we need to do something … change, perhaps dramatically – coal’s, Case continued, and as but I think we need to listen to (and) we may not need these a result, Wyoming’s current bud- all of our options.” tools. But if we don’t begin to get is heavily reliant on oil pro- Case countered that Black- create them, we leave our future duction – which is now predicted burn and his colleagues had legislators and ourselves … with to decline by 43% this year com- just removed one revenue- a mess.” pared to January estimates. generation option from the The committee had heard a re- “We left the legislature with an table by voting against the bill port earlier in the meeting about oil-based budget, an oil-based draft proposition. the “structural deficit” in Wyo- future, that is not materializ- “It is a very dramatic time,” ming’s budget, which is largely ing,” Case said. “Wyoming’s tax he said, hearkening back to reliant on mineral wealth and structure, which has served us the anticipated $1.5 billion de- is “not sustainable” anymore, well for a very long time, is under crease in revenues coming to according to state revenue ex- increasing stress. … I’m not sure the state. “It is going to hurt. perts. that we can fundamentally, suc- We have tough decisions to Case noted that coal produc- cessfully transition our economy make, and this committee has tion is expected to fall below 300 in the next two to 10 years with- got to be the one to make them. million tons, from a record high out transitioning our tax struc- …We cannot make it painless. of 450 million tons. ture.” That’s not in the cards.”
day’s announcement, especially “Businesses that depend on Refinery: continued since the area’s largest employ- [CFD] are going to have a per- from page 4 ers are public. centage loss to their income, The Cheyenne refinery has “I’m sure there’s been that but … they can make up also been facing recent regu- many employees laid off in the part of it,” Steenbergen said. latory hurdles. In January, a oilfield between multiple com- “There’s no revenue replace- federal court ruled the Environ- panies, but as far as this an- ment potential for a job that mental Protection Agency had nouncement, that’s not one of just disappears.” granted biofuel waivers inap- those cyclical industries. Chey- Looking ahead, Steenbergen propriately to a handful of small enne has just been pretty for- was hopeful the local economy oil refineries, including the one tunate not to be impacted by a could regain some of the de- in Cheyenne. lot of the ups and downs of the mand for skilled workers that Greater Cheyenne Chamber economy,” Steenbergen said. it had before the pandemic. of Commerce CEO Dale Steen- “But this one, it’s going to leave “If you would have been bergen said those regulatory a mark.” looking for a job March 1, you issues, combined with the CO- The layoffs deal yet another wouldn’t have had much trou- VID-19 pandemic and the oil blow to the local community ble,” Steenbergen said. industry’s recent downturn, following last week’s cancella- Yet while an economic re- had created ”a perfect storm” to tion of Cheyenne Frontier Days. bound could happen someday, force the change. Yet while the CFD cancellation local officials like Orr under- Steenbergen, who has worked will put a major dent in local tax scored the devastating blow with the chamber since 2007, revenues and economic activity, that the layoffs represent for *Offer expires June 30, 2020. Some restrictions apply. See dealer for details. couldn’t recall past layoff an- Steenbergen said the cancella- the community. nouncements in Laramie Coun- tion “wouldn’t even come close” “It seems like the bad news ty on the same scale as Mon- to the effects of the layoffs. just keeps coming,” Orr said.