COVID-19 delays trial B y DAV I D MART I N p.m . was rescheduled to stipulation for a previous Publisher June 15 at 1: 3 0 p.m . incident where Setzer is Setzer was originally alleged to have phy si- COV ID- 19 isn’t j ust im pact- arrested last August cally attacked his wife. ing spring and sum m er events after he was alleged to He was later arrested throughout the Cowboy State, have tried killing his and charged with at- it’s ham pering the state’s j ustice wife. He allegedly shot tem pted first degree sy stem as well. at her through a decora- m urder and m isdem ean- The j ury trial of Bradley tive glass window in the or interference with a Setzer, originally set to take front door of the couple’s peace officer. His bond place May 11 at 9 a.m ., before Green River hom e. was set at $ 9 00,000 Third Judicial District Court A later search of Bradley cash or surety . Judge Richard Lavery , was post- Setzer’s hom e revealed He entered a not guilty poned to July 13 at 9 a.m . he had 11 firearm s at Setzer plea during an arraign- A pretrial conference, original- the property , which was m ent before Lavery in ly scheduled for April 2 2 , at 1: 3 0 a violation of a previous bond Novem ber. W ed nesd ay, April 15 , 2 0 2 0 12 9 th Y ear, 4 7 th I ssue G reen River, W Y 8 2 9 3 5 Ad d ress Service Req uested $ 1. 5 0 Flaming Gorge Days cancelled COVID-19 impacts summer events B y DAV I D MART I N Publisher
Flam ing Gorge Day s 2 02 0 won’t hap- pen. An announcem ent cancelling event was released Tuesday afternoon, citing the COV ID- 19 coronavirus pandem ic as the m ain reason for the event’s cancella- tion. “We have been carefully m onitoring updates from the CDC and the State of Wy om ing, as well as those from our lo- cal offi cials. This event re uires several m onths of pre- event preparation, which would be incom patible with the state health orders and guidance on social dis- tancing,” the statem ent from the Green River Developm ent Fund reads. Postponem ent wasn’t an option be- cause of how a late Flam ing Gorge Day s would interfere with later sum m er events Several events throughout the spring have been cancelled as a result of social distancing guidelines set forth by the state. Along with several ty pes of busi- nesses, gatherings of 10 people or m ore have been prohibited to prevent the spread of the disease. This isn’t the only sum m er event to be cancelled as a result of these guidelines. The Sweetwater County Events Com plex announced the cancellation of the Escapees RV Club’s 60th annual Escapade, which was origi- nally scheduled to take place June 2 1- 2 6. So far, the Sweetwater County Fair, which is scheduled for July 2 6- Aug. 1, is Breaking through still planned to take place. In the events com plex ’s case, the Garrett Smith rushes to the basket as Braden Cantrell tries to close the distance during a basketball game at Edgewater Park cancellation im pacts its budget as it loses last week. While residents have been told to remain in doors or distance themselves at least 6 feet away from one another, revenue from both its nearby RV cam p- groups of people could be found enjoying the warm weather last week. Star photo by David Martin ground and building rental fees. Green River will see sim ilar im pacts as the town will lose a signifi cant amount of the sales tax revenue the event traditionally brings. It’s j ust a tough day ,” Dawn Coursey , Silver linings for area airport hair of the Flam ing Gorge Day s Com m it- B y DAV I D MART I N slightly better than the national average, Brubaker said. “We are anticipating that tee said. “We j ust have no choice.” Publisher which is seeing a 9 6 percent drop in our revenues through fi scal year 2021 Coursey said this is the fi rst time the com m ercial passengers com pared to last will be down by around 4 2 percent.” event has been cancelled in its 64 - y ear As air service from the Southwest y ear. Despite the revenue reduction, history . Planning for the event starts as Wy om ing Regional Airport is cut back However, those declines have im pacted Brubaker said he sees opportunities for early as Septem ber, but Coursey said they due to the ongoing im pacts from the the airport and resulted in U nited the airport. One initiative would allow needed to m ake a decision because they COV ID- 19 coronavirus pandem ic, the Airlines scaling back service to Denver to the airport to store aircraft. Brubaker have to sign contracts and com m it to the airport continues to fi nd ways to make one fl ight per day, fi ve days a week. The said if airlines chose to, aircraft could be event. Despite not knowing if public gath- the best use of the situation. im pact from COV ID- 19 is still y et to be parked on aircraft aprons, tax iway s and erings will be allowed by June, Coursey The airport has had a 71 percent determ ined, but is ex pected to have far- the crosswind runway if necessary . said the developm ent fund pay ing for the decrease in passengers on com m ercial reaching effects. “We only have one 25,000 s uare-foot event could not take the loss if Flam ing fl ights in the past three weeks, with “While we are still assessing the fi scal hangar large enough to support som e Gorge Day s could not occur. a 9 2 percent reduction in passengers dam age that COV ID- 19 has brought com m ercial aircraft,” Brubaker said. “We have to com m it to bands and so com pared to the sam e period last the airport, we are fairly confi dent that “The rest of our hangar space is for m uch m any other things ... we can’t do it,” she y ear. Devon Brubaker, director of the during the height of the situation we will sm aller aircraft.” said. airport, said the airport is perform ing see an 8 0 percent reduction in revenue,” Continued on A2 Info for missing camper sought Staff Report indicating the truck wasn’t starting. However, the truck was Offi cials in Daggett County found to operate norm ally . are seeking inform ation about The area was searched for a cam per who was last reported several hours, which included seen in the Brown’s Park area aid from a Classic Air Medical earlier this m onth. helicopter crew, but Fisher was The Daggett County Sheriff’s unable to be located. Offi ce was notifi ed that no one had Due to concerns associated contact with 4 4 - y ear- old Leonard with COV ID- 19 and lim ited Corby “Corb” Fisher since March resrouces within the county , 3 1 or April 1. A deputy , along with the search was later suspended. two Division of Wildlife Resources Any one who has had contact conservation offi cers responded with Fisher after March 3 1 or to the area April 5 and found his April 1, or any one who knows his cam psite, as well as personal whereabouts should contact the property and the pickup truck that Daggett County Sheriff’s Offi ce at had been lent to him . 4 3 5 - 78 4 - 3 2 5 5 or Central Dispatch They also found a note at 4 3 5 - 78 9 - 4 2 2 2 . A2 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Can you hear CARES Act provides funding From A1 portion” of operating losses. It will also increased funding for our new $1.8 me now? Other opportunities for the airport provide 100 percent funding on all million fuel farm,” Brubaker said. include the chance repave the its fi scal year 2020 grants, increasing their Brubaker also sees an opportunity to Come parking lot for the fi rst time in a decade federal funding by $198,000. connect with potential customers. see because so few vehicles are utilizing it. “This also results in WYDOT having “Normally, they are very busy Brubaker also said he’s looking forward the ability to fund additional projects managing their fl ight departments. us at to the CARES Act, which includes since they will not be matching the With the lack of demand, they have BRC provisions for regional airports that FY2020 federal dollars. We have more time to talk to us about business Family could be used to cover a “signifi cant already seen the benefi ts of this with opportunities.” Hearing Solutions! 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Obituaries We’ll help you get the Dean Hunt Dean Hunt, 58, of Rock Springs, He was a life long resident of Rock horsepower of your dreams passed away April 6, 2020 at the Uni- Springs. versity of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah following a lengthy illness surrounded Cremation will take place and ser- NEW and NEW-TO-YOU by his family. vices will be held at a later date. Auto Loans as low as Justin Dean Mullins Justin Dean Mullins, 39, passed Mullins was born on June 7, 1980 in 3.50% OAC away Friday, April 3, 2020 at his home Rock Springs; the son of Joe N. Garnica with his family by his side in Rock and Roberta L. Miera. Springs. He was a life-long resident of Following cremation services will be Rock Springs. held at a later date. Neva LaRue Moses Neva LaRue Moses, 87, of Rock She was born on December 2, 1932, in Springs, Wyoming passed away on Thurs- Superior, the daughter of Art and Lucy day, April 9, 2020. She had been a long- Peterson Coggins. time resident of Rock Springs and former Private family graveside services will longtime resident of Superior. take place.
(307)875-3044 Steven Alan Spence (888)340-3044 Steven Alan Spence, 67, of Rock and Evelyn J. Slote Spence. Springs, passed away at his home. 131 East Railroad Ave.Green River, WY 82935 • Office M-F:9:00-5:00 Drive-up M-F: 7:30-5:30 He was born on September 2, 1952 in Cremation will take place and there Jacksonville, Fla., the son of Robert Lee will be no services at his request. CORONAVIRUS HELPFUL TIPS FROM THE CDC
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FOR MORE LOCAL AND STATE INFO VISIT: PENNSYLVANIA https://sweetwater911.org/311 https://covid19.wyo.gov ASSOCIATION Wednesday , April 15 , 2 02 0 www.greenriverstar.com A3 Obituaries Erminio Floyd Lopez E rminio Floyd Lopez , a.k.a. take them . Gravel spray ed; windows with his granddaughter, LaRie, her favorite say ings of Minnie were “Why “Minnie,” j oined heaven’s celebration were broken; and spankings were given. husband Chris Fulton and their sons, sure! ” and “I’m a lover not a fighter.” on March 2 6, 2 02 0 following his battle As usual, a great story was born Bradley and Hunter. Teasing Minnie flirted with the ladies until his with kidney failure. He passed away in and rem inisced for m any y ears. and play ing Rum m y were last breath and loved to m ake people Billings, Montana surrounded by the Minnie’s love for nature favorite pass tim es with his sm ile. Whether he was surprising love of his daughter, Lisa Coate, and his ensued as he worked on a farm grandchildren, Leo and Ivana staff with flowers, pulling pranks, son, Danny Lopez, along with spouses as a y oung boy , raised pigeons, “cupcake” Reeves. or cheating at cards, Minnie had an Rusty Coate & Angela Lopez. Minnie gardened, fished, and hunted. Friends and fam ily knew undeniable charm that brightened up is survived by his sisters Tillie Wright, It was in 19 64 that Erm inio Minnie for his generosity , any room . He shared every thing he had Eleria Warburton, and V iola Espinoza. m arried Mary Gardea and kindness, silly hum or and the and his open and laid- back dem eanor Erm inio was born to Fidel and Eloisa had children Lisa and Danny twinkle in his ey e. He had an m ade it easy for any one to feel at hom e Lopez in Rock Springs, Wy om ing on “Bam bino” Lopez. The two enorm ous love and loy alty for in his presence. May 12 , 19 4 3 . As a y oung boy , Minnie would later divorce but rem ain his entire fam ily . He taught us Minnie’s last request was that his and his brothers could be found play ing close friends, enj oy ing m any all how to love unconditionally , ashes be spread at his favorite lake “farm er” in the front lawn or causing fam ily events together. Erm inio later with patience and hum or. He was the and a Mex ican dance floor. The fam ily m ischief. Once, the boy s built a go- cart rem arried and fathered Bry an Lopez favorite of m any nieces and nephews. hopes to honor his request later this from an old washing m achine m otor. who passed away in 2 008 . Erm inio’s When caught stealing popsicles with sum m er. U ntil then, we love y ou and Fam ily laughed as the cart would drive grandson, George Friesen, also passed his grandsons Minnie would share a sly m iss y ou, daddy . You will forever be in only as far as the ex tension cord would away in 2 013 . Erm inio enj oy ed tim e sm ile and reply “Who m eeee? ” Other our hearts. Dennie Joe Brandon Dennie Joe B ran- property in Joe’s V al- d on, 8 3 of East Carbon, ley . He loved rides in the U tah passed away on old Scout, m otorcy cles, April 4 , 2 02 0 at Maple four- wheelers, outings in Springs Living Com m u- the cedars and picnics. nity in Brigham City . He The kids and Evely n was born in Covington, wondered how he would Oklahom a on August 12 , ever get them back hom e 19 3 6. while Dennie He was re- secretly hoped to cently preceded break down or get in death by his stuck so he could wife and the love growl and “FIX of his life, Evely n. IT.” Dennie say s it He is survived was, no doubt, by one daughter, love at first sight. Lori V endetti, They m arried husband Joe, y oung, worked Green River, with num er- WY, two sons, ous foster children and Alan Brandon, partner shared a com passion for Duane, Seattle WA, Chad helping people in need. Brandon, wife Tiffany , Dennie and Evely n loved Midlothian, TX , one of 11 anim als, their pets, but siblings, Ray m ond Bran- especially loved their don, wife Helen, Grand children, grandchildren Junction, CO, six grand- and great grandchildren. children and three great Dennie’s y outh was full grandchildren. of adventure – oh the sto- Private fam ily services ries. He volunteered and are to be conducted this served our country hon- sum m er where Dennie orably during the K orean will be lay ed to rest with War. At work, he was a Evely n. highly respected leader Condolences m ay and coal m iner. be sent to the fam ily at Dennie enj oy ed being www.m y ers- m ortuary . with his fam ily at their com . Lois Ann Williams Lois Ann W illiams, Springs; the daughter of 8 4 , passed away April 5 , Leo Dom iniske and Ann 2 02 0 at Mem orial Hospital Buston. of Sweetwater County . Following crem ation, a She was a lifelong resi- Celebration of Life will be dent of Rock Springs. held at a later date. Condo- William s was born lences m ay be left at www. Sept. 1, 19 3 5 , in Rock vasefuneralhom es.com . Kelly James Johnson K elly James He was born June 15 , Joh nson, 4 6, of Rock 19 73 , in Wichita Falls, Springs, passed away Tex as, the son of Jam es March 3 0, 2 02 0m at his and Freda Roy e Johnson. hom e. He had been a Crem ation will take resident of Wy om ing for place. the past eight m onths Condolences and form er resident of m ay be left at www. Oklahom a. vasefuneralhom es.com . Robert Bettolo Rob ert B ettolo, 8 7, 19 3 2 , in Superior, the of Rock Springs, passed son of Abele Bettolo and away April 6, 2 02 0, at Em m a Boschetto Bettolo. his hom e. A longtim e Crem ation will take resident of Rock Springs place and a celebration and form er resident of of Bob’s life will be an- Superior, Mr. Bettolo nounced at a later date. died following a lengthy Condolences m ay be illness. left at www.vasefuneral- He was born Oct. 2 , hom es.com .
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Our View: Shelter-at-home order needed in Wyoming It’s a photo we’re definitely buck to individual councils and 62 confirmed cases. Fremont happy to publish. commissions. This is the wrong and Natrona counties have 76 The main image on the cover of response. confirmed cases between them. Mission this newspaper depicts two teens We believe this reason comes Also, because a shortage of tests We strive to cover all the news and playing basketball at Edgewater from a fear of upsetting GOP means not everyone suspected of entertainment important to the people of Park last week. From the action in supporters. Many, including Sen. being infected with COVID-19 are Green River. Our entire staff takes part in the the image to what they’re wearing, John Barrasso R-Wyo. , have tested, decision-making process of what appears in it’s a photo announcing the arrival expressed that Wyoming doesn’t The right person in the wrong these pages and all content is locally gener- of spring in Sweetwater County. need to have a stay-at-home order. place makes all the difference ated. If you have a story idea, please contact Yet, there’s a problem with the Some have said the reason comes in the world. All it takes is for any of the people you see here. image. It was taken during a time from Wyoming’s natural isolation someone who is infected but The Star editorials, which appear under when people have been asked to as cities and towns are hours away. not showing symptoms to travel the title “Our View,” are written from the maintain a distance of at least 6 Others think it should business as around a town and spread it to position of the newspaper, usually with the feet from one another during a usual regardless of a pandemic. every one. influence of several people, and in the hope worldwide pandem ic. The one thing we think Gordon is This is especially true as that they will carry the weight of our 100-plus We’re not critici ing the teens in concerned with is how those voices there are cases of asymptomatic years of leadership. the photos here. While they’re not would react to his issuance of a meaning someone not showing The personal columns and letters ap- following strict guidelines on social statewide shelter-in-place order. any symptoms infections. The pearing elsewhere on this page, and others, distancing, they’re not violating “...remember that people are possibility is there. represent the opinions of single individuals any of the new rules enacted by the spread out here. We only have While we are advocating for a and do not necessarily reflect the position of city. Playgrounds may be closed, about five people per s uare mile. shelter-in-place order, we want the newspaper. but parks are still open. We also We have been socially distancing to remind everyone this wouldn’t The Star welcomes and encourages you recogni e the need to get out of the entire 130 years that we have be a permanent change. A couple to write a Letter to the Editor. We will print the house, especially for those who been a state,” Barrasso told Fox of months at maximum. While all signed, original letters of local interest. have taken the idea of self isolation News recently . we also acknowledge there are Please provide a phone number for verifica- seriously. Barrasso’s comments are based conse uences to be had as a result, tion. However, we believe it’s time on a flimsy assumption that we believe the health of people We will not publish letters that are libelous for an actual stay-at-home order because Wyoming communities are throughout Sweetwater County or scurrilous in nature. Letters of thanks are from Gov. Mark Gordon. Wyoming so spread out, the disease naturally and Wyoming weighs as a more offered at a reduced price in our classified is one of eight states without a won’t progress throughout the important objective. section. statewide order. Jackson initiated state. However, this doesn’t We believe Wyoming needs to a stay-at-home order March 28 account for how the disease will have a stronger response to the and Wyoming’s tribes followed suit spread within affected counties. pandemic and think a stay-at- shortly after, but in Cheyenne, the Teton County, as of Tuesday home order needs to be in place. Deadlines Governor’s office seems perfectly morning, has 57 confirmed cases Better late than never and doing so Deadlines for The Green River STAR are: happy ignoring what a majority of COVID-19. Laramie County, now would limit future exposure LEGAL NOTICES, CLASSIFIED LINE ADVERTIS- ING and CLASSIFIED DISPLAY, of states have done and pass the home to the state’s capital, has and infections. Monday 5 p.m..; AROUND THE TOWN NEWS and SPORTS NEWS, AND OTHER NEWS, Monday, Noon To request a photographer, please try to give Letter: Health workers deserve thanks at least three days' notice. 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G reen River P olice on Bridger Drive. It was incident. At 6 0 p.m., officers m ales that were involved in Day sentenced Johnson Department reports for reported the driver of a At 38 p.m., officers were dispatched to a verbal altercation in the to 18 0 day s in j ail with April 7 vehicle struck a m etal waste responded to a report of a Wilderness Trail for a parking lot at Loaf ‘ N’ Jug. credit for 9 1 day s served. At 11 52 a.m., officers container. No inj uries dog bite on U pland Way . report of a disturbance. Officers made contact with The rem ainder of the responded to a report of were reported and officers Officers met with the victim Upon arrival, officers all parties involved, and sentence will be suspended a single- vehicle collision com pleted a report of the who reported they had spoke with all parties com pleted a report of the as long as Johnson does been bitten by a dog while involved and issued one incident. well on probation. out running. Officers were trespass warning. Officers able to locate the dog and com pleted a report of the State crime b riefs Man arrested the owner. The owner was incident. near Sund ance able to produce proof of At 6 1 p.m., officers Man sentenced to for possession of current rabies vaccination were dispatched to Wild prob ation for d eath marij uana for the dog. Em ergency Horse Cany on Road for th reats m edical responders arrived a report of an abandoned SU NDANCE ( WNE) — to evaluate the victim truck cam per shell that was JACK SON ( Wy om ing Codey Lang of Minnesota and no transports were dum ped on the side of the News Ex change) - Reading has been arrested for made. Officers completed road. Officers were able som e of the threats Brax ton possession of a controlled a report of the incident to locate the suspect and Johnson m ade against substance after being and forwarded the case to issued a warning. Officers his ex and a relative m ade stopped on Hwy 5 8 5 for GRPD anim al control. revisited the location of the Judge Tim othy Day ’s speeding and adm itting to abandoned cam per shell “blood run cold.” law enforcem ent that he April 8 and observed the cam per Three m onths after was traveling with $ 1000 of At 1 p.m., officers shell to no longer be there. Johnson was arrested for m arij uana he had bought in responded to a report of Officers completed a report telling his partner he would Colorado. fraud on West Flam ing of the incident. skin her alive and kill her, On March 26, an officer Gorge Way. Officers the 2 3 - y ear- old pleaded from Sundance Police m et with an individual April 11 guilty to m isdem eanor Departm ent was on regular who reported being At 11 5 a.m., officers dom estic assault and felony patrol on Hwy 5 8 5 when scam m ed over Twitter and were dispatched to Ace intim idating a witness. He he observed a vehicle that Instagram by individuals Hardware for a report of was sentenced Tuesday . appeared to be speeding at m aking claim s under the reporting party being “These are som e of the 5 8 in a 5 5 m ph zone. The false pretenses. Officers followed. Officers made m ost chilling threats that officer initiated a traffic com pleted a report of the contact with all parties any one would ever want to stop and approached the incident, m onetary losses involved and com pleted a read, and coupled with y our driver. were reported, the case report of the incident. previous violent actions y ou According to court under investigation. At 12 21 p.m., officers can see why [ the victim ] docum ents, the driver At 1 53 p.m., officers were dispatched to Hitching or any one would j ust be rolled his window down responded to a report of a Post Drive for a report of dram atically im pacted by only about two inches. Wyoming Writers, Inc. disturbance on Hitching a disturbance. Officers that,” Day told Johnson The driver, Lang, allegedly Post Drive. Officers met com pleted a report of the during his video sentencing was unable to hand over 46th ANNUAL with the individuals that incident and forwarded Tuesday in Teton County a driver’s license and said were involved in a verbal the report to Wy om ing District Court. “She has he was driving to give the CONFERENCE dispute. The parties were Departm ent of Fam ily nightm ares and has a fem ale in the vehicle a separated and officers Services for review. trem endous am ount of break. June 5-7 com pleted a report of the At 8 58 p.m., officers anx iety , and it affects her in The officer reports that Lander, Wyo. incident. were dispatched to every part of her life.” dispatch inform ed him Wilderness Trail for a Day said the plea Lang had a revoked driver’s April 9 report of harassm ent in agreem ent offered by the license out of Montana Keynote: At 3 19 p.m., officers the form of repeated phone state was unusually lenient, and two warrants for drug- were dispatched to the calls. Officers completed given Johnson’s violent related offenses. The officer MARK SULLIVAN Green River V ape Shop a report of the incident, crim inal record when he requested the assistance of Author of 18 novels, his global bestseller “Beneath a Scarlet Sky,” has been for a report of a fraud. and forwarded the case was a m inor. the Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit. published in 36 languages and will soon be a mini-series featuring Tom Officers completed a report to the Sweetwater County By Johnson pleading Meanwhile, Lang Holland. Mark has also written ve #1 NYT bestselling books with James of the incident. The case is Attorney’s Office for review. guilty to dom estic assault allegedly adm itted PattersonCANCELED! in the Private series. currently active. and intim idation, the there was m arij uana Because of ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19, At 8 3 p.m., officers April 12 prosecutor dropped in the vehicle and said theFEATURING conference SESSIONS will be rescheduled ON: for next year. responded to an address At 11 11 a.m., Officers one felony intim idation it all belonged to him . on Washington Street, were dispatched to Adam s count and two counts of Q uestioned further, he said for a report of a dog bite. Street for a report of a possession of a controlled it was around 11 ounces in Officers made contact with larceny. Officers met with substance, m arij uana and weight and located in a bag Register by May 1 for an early bird discount! the victim and suspect dog the reporting party and THC. in the front seat. and owner. No citations victim . No suspect has In em otional testim ony , According to court Learn more at www.wyowriters.org were issued, and officers been identified at this time. Johnson told Day that reports, Lang was placed com pleted an inform ational Officers completed a report the substance abuse and in handcuffs and a search report of the incident. of the incident. violence prevention classes of the vehicle located the At 6 p.m., officers he’s taking are helping. m arij uana and a glass Now Available to Wyoming Families! April 10 were dispatched to South “I take the classes that pipes. Lang allegedly stated At-home school readiness program At 1 0 p.m., officers Carolina Drive for a report I’m doing now to heart, and he bought the m arij uana in •Helps children learn skills to be successful in school were dispatched to of a verbal argum ent even though it’s difficult to Colorado for around $ 1000 •Activities teach reading, math and science •No cost to families - Paid by federal education grant Cum orah Way for a report involving approx im ately relive those couple nights and was planning to use it •Includes computer and internet to complete the program of a larceny . U pon arrival, seven people. Officers made over again every week, it him self. Restrictions Apply. First Come First Served officers met with the victim contact with all parties is benefiting me to see the Lang faces one felony and com pleted a report of involved and com pleted a dam age that I did,” he said. charge of possession of the incident. No suspect has report of the incident. The victim s in the case m arij uana, which carries been identified at this time At 10 16 p.m., officers agreed to the plea deal. a m ax im um penalty of and the case is currently were dispatched to Bridger Neither victim testified at five years’ incarceration, a active. Drive for a report of two the sentencing. $10,000 fine or both. Register today! Waterfordupstart.org
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL GREEN RIVER CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. Ruth Lauritzen 1380 Hitching Post 350 Mansface, Green River Green River, WY 82935 871-5025 875-6232 Sunday Services - 11 a.m. www.greenriverassemblyofgod.com Bible Study - Thursday @ 6 pm Pastor Bob Yothers All visitors welcome. SUNDAY MORNING Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. No Sunday evening service THE CHURCH OF WEDNESDAY JESUS CHRIST EMMANUEL EV. Bible Study and Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. OF LATTER-DAY LUTHERAN SAINTS CHURCH Missouri Synod UNION 120 Shoshone Avenue REV. JAMES MARTIN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 6th Ward (10:30 a.m.) & 901 Trona Drive UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 4th Ward (9 a.m.) Church. . 875-2598 Rev. Jenny Boteler Home . . . 875-4429 1000 W 4th North 350 Mansface Street, Green River Sunday Worship Service: 3rd Ward (11:30 a.m.) & Church 875-3323 9:00 am SUNDAY MORNING 1st Ward (9 a.m.) Sunday School: Worship Service - 9 a.m. 10:30 am Faith Formation - 2nd & 4th Sundays - 9 a.m. 1250 W Teton Blvd Bible Study No matter who you are, no matter where you 5th Ward (10:30 a.m.) & Wednesday are on life's journey, you are welcome here. 7th Ward (9 a.m.) 7:00 p.m. All visitors welcome
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH HILLTOP BAPTIST CHURCH FATHER Denis D'Souza 405 Faith Drive • 875-6100 900 Hitching Post SERVICE TIMES: 875-2184 9:00 a.m. - Bible Study • 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY EVENING Daily Mass - 8:30 a.m., Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays Men's Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays & Wednesdays WEDNESDAY EVENING Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - Prayer Meeting Sunday Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. - Kids4Truth, Sept. - May - & 11:00 am September - May Ages 3 through 6th grade HOLY DAYS Everyone Welcome. Holy Days - 8:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Childcare provided for all services - newborn to 3 CONFESSIONS http://www.hilltopchurchgr.com Saturday - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Come Worship SENIOR PASTOR - DAN HILL BAPTISM ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF EDUCATION AND Call the office for appointment STUDENT MINISTRIES - KEVIN KING MARRIAGES DIRECTOR OF MUSIC - KATHY RATH 6 months preparation needed \ With Us \ Wednesday , April 15 , 2 019 www.greenriverstar.com A7
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Powell High School Activities Director Scott McKenzie watches from the press box at Panther Stadium as community members and first responders circle the Powell High School parking lots Friday night. The “Be the Light” event began at 8:20 p.m. — 20:20 military time — with the lights staying on 20 minutes to show support for the class of 2020. The event also honored those who work in the medical field, and all involved in the extra- Summer Hours: curricular activities that have been canceled due to the pandemic. Photo by Carla Wensky, Powell Tribune. Shop Monday-Friday WyomingÕs Largest 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends Showroom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stimulus checks on the way 1850 Foothill Blvd., PO Box 1259, Rock Springs, WY 82902-1259 B y Z AC T AY LO R Social Security num ber, are eligible Low- incom e people who haven’t Tel. R.S. (307) 382-9344 G.R. (307) 875-7037 Co d y E nterprise for the full $ 1,2 00 ($ 2 ,4 00 for filed their 2019 taxes yet can use the Via W y o ming N ew s E x chang e m arried couples) rebate. IRS’ free filing option on its website They are also eligible for an to file taxes and will shortly be able to CODY — Many people should start additional $ 5 00 per child. A ty pical upload direct deposit inform ation to seeing checks from the governm ent fam ily of four is eligible for a $ 3 ,4 00 the IRS through a special portal. THANK YOU! this week as one of the m ost direct recovery rebate. “But m any in Wy om ing don’t have pieces of a m ulti- trillion dollar relief For m ore inform ation on the internet access and m ay be unable package to stem the econom ic effects rebates and other individual to use the form , especially now that of COV ID- 19 . aspects of the CARES Act, visit libraries and tax assistance groups The federal checks are sent using tim berlinewm .com . aren’t fully functioning,” Meuli said. a sim ple form ula. Just about every People in certain circum stances Plus, m any in the state don’t have person who m akes less than $ 75 ,000 m ay need m ore help to receive their a bank account for direct deposit per y ear in adj usted gross incom e funds. of the check. They cash checks at will receive $ 1,2 00 sent to the Som e low- incom e people or those check cashing com panies and get address or bank account – for direct without internet m ay need help loans through credit cards or pay day deposit – where they received their getting theirs, said the director of a lenders, she said. last tax return. U niversity of Wy om ing program that “If they don’t have a financial We would like to thank Solvay for There are som e tweaks to the helps incom e- qualify ing residents. institution they use, they will have rules, which is why Luke McNeely , “Most Wy om ingites could use difficulty receiving the payment, or sponsoring our Newspapers In a wealth advisor and an owner of som e ex tra cash even in the best of it will be delay ed,” she said. “They ’ll Tim berline Wealth Managem ent tim es,” said Mindy Meuli, program need to set up an account when m ost Education Reading Program. in Cody , said his com pany has director of the Cent$ ible Nutrition banks are closed to hum an contact. published inform ation regarding Program in the U niversity of And a perm anent address with ID is Sweetwater County School District #2 the stim ulus package. It has a list Wyoming Extension office. CNP needed, which m ay not be possible students benefit because of their generosity. of frequently asked questions on helps people cook and eat better for for every one.” the parts of the package dealing less m oney . “My biggest concern is UW Extension personal finance with individuals, including direct that those who need relief the m ost specialist Cole Ehm ke suggests if y ou Thank you so much for our pay m ents, student loan help and won’t get it.” don’t plan to spend y our relief check unem ploy m ent. People already in the databases on essential household and fam ily Newspapers “This is historic and sweeping at the IRS or the Social Security ex penses, then consider saving the In Education Donations! legislation created to help keep Adm inistration will autom atically get m oney . workers paid and em ploy ed, allow checks. “We’ve got a long way to go before Eye Care Specialists businesses to rem ain operational, But m any low- incom e people and this situation play s out,” Ehm ke m ake necessary health care sy stem some veterans who don’t usually file said. “Wy om ing businesses and 445 Uinta Drive enhancem ents and help stabilize the tax es m ay need to take action, she local governm ent are going to feel a econom y ,” the com pany states. said. crunch.” Green River Tim berline Wealth Managem ent Relief checks began being issued The coronavirus relief funds will 307-875-3103 lay s it out: All U .S. residents or April 9 to those who have direct be available through all of 2 02 0. The www.greenriverstar.com citizens with adj usted gross incom e deposit information on file. For those filing deadline for personal income under $ 75 ,000 ($ 112 ,5 00 for head of without direct deposit, a paper check tax is now July 15 . household and $ 15 0,000 m arried), m ay not reach them for m onths, Details on uploading direct who are not the dependent of another according to the U .S. Treasury deposit inform ation will be at irs. tax pay er and have a work- eligible Departm ent. gov/ coronavirus. State news brief Financial Jonah req uests special m illion in ad valorem sioners during their April Sublette County Trea- provisions tax es. 7 video m eeting that the surer Em ily Paravicini Focus “Our entire investm ent com pany is m erely asking discouraged the special PINEDALE (W NE) is in Wy om ing,” U lrich to keep the past pay sched- consideration, say ing the PUT TAX-SMART INVESTING MOVES TO WORK – While the Wy om ing said. “We are dedicated ule, but provide additional bill passed to protect coun- The tax return deadline has been extended until mid-July, but you may have already filed your taxes. If you were not entirely happy with Legislature passed House to Sublette County and guarantees, such as a first ties, which bear the brunt the results, you might start seeking ways to change the outcome for next Bill 15 8 to change pay - Wy om ing.” lien, that are a better pro- when a com pany goes into year. And one area to look at may be your investment-related taxes. m ents of ad valorem tax es U lrich told com m is- tection for the county . bankruptcy . To help control these taxes, consider these moves: Take full advantage of tax-deferred investments. As an in- to m onthly beginning in vestor, one of the best moves you can make is to contribute as much 2 02 3 , before it even takes as you can afford to your tax-deferred accounts – your traditional IRA place, JonahEnergy , LLC., and 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored plan – every year. If you don’t is asking Sublette County City Council meeting touch these accounts until you retire, you can defer taxes on them for decades, and when you do start taking money out, presumably during to ex em pt it. retirement, you may be in a lower tax bracket. In a letter from Jonah Look for tax-free opportunities. Interest from municipal bonds V ice President Paul U lrich, April 21, 2020, 7 p.m. typically is exempt from federal income tax, and, in some cases, from he asks Sublette County state and local income tax, too. (Some municipal bonds, however, may be subject to the alternative minimum tax.) And if you qualify to contribute Com m issioners to rely on City Hall Council to a Roth IRA – eligibility is generally based on income – your earnings a section of the bill that can be withdrawn tax-free, provided you’ve had your account for at least allows a com pany to be five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re at least Chambers 59-1/2. Your employer may also offer a Roth 401(k), which can provide ex em pted and pay tax es on tax-free withdrawals. Keep in mind, though, that you contribute after- the previous schedule. tax dollars to a Roth IRA and 401(k),unlike a traditional IRA and 401(k), “The newly enrolled act is is a tentative agenda subject to change. in which your contributions are made with pre-tax dollars. also provides for counties, Be a Òbuy and holdÓ investor. Your 401(k) and IRA are designed to be long-term investments, and you will face disincentives in the form of section F, to enter into an COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS: (A) Reconsideration to Award the North 3rd West Water taxes and penalties if you tap into them before you reach retirement age. agreem ent independently Improvement Project to Jackman Construction, Inc., in the amount of $170,395.50; So, just by investing in these retirement accounts, you are essentially with a tax pay er to provide (B) Reconsideration to Award the Materials Testing Contract to William H. Smith for pursuing a “buy and hold” strategy. But you can follow this same strat- an ex em ption from the egy for investments held outside your IRA and 401(k). You can own some the North 3rd West Water Improvement Project, in the amount of $3,720; (C) Recon- investments – stocks in particular – for decades without paying taxes on Enrolled Act,” U lrich states sideration of the Professional Services Agreement with Wood Environmental and them. And when you do sell them, you’ll only be taxed at the long-term in the letter. “This section capital gains rate, which may well be less than your ordinary income tax is critical as it dem on- Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for the Storm System Master Plan and Modeling Project; rate. But if you’re frequently buying and selling investments you’ve held (D) Consideration of a Service Agreement with IME to perform Surveying Services for less than a year, you could rack up some pretty big tax bills, because strates the understanding you’ll likely be taxed at your ordinary income tax rate. of the Legislature that in for the ADA Improvements Project Phase II – WYDOT TAP Grant; (E) Consideration Be prepared for unexpected taxes. Mutual fund managers are som e cases a tax pay er in to Approve the Sweetwater County 2013 Speci c Purpose Tax Joint Powers Board Dis- generally free to make whatever trades they choose. And when they do good standing should not solution Agreement sell some investments, they can incur capital gains, which will be passed along to you. If this is Citya concern, Council you Meetings might are look televised for funds on Channel that do 23less at 7 p.m. be required to shoulder CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: (A) Approval of the Minutes and Payment of Bills trading and bill themselves as tax efficient. additional unnecessary While taxes are certainlyAn agenda isone available factor on to the consider City�s Website: when www.cityofgreenriver.org you the Friday before the Council Meeting financial burden.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the City o ces are closed to the public. If you would like to partici- invest, they should probably not be the driving force. You need He argues Jonah de- pate in the meeting go to https://zoom.us/j/170736981 meeting ID: 170 736 981 or by phone 1-301- to build a diversified portfolioIndividuals that’s with appropriatedisabilities can for request your risk accommodations tolerance by notifying the Mayor's Office 30 days in advance of 715-8592 meeting ID: 170 736 981. e meeting will be available to view on YouTube or Facebook and time horizon. Not theall thepublic investments meeting they you plan select, to attend. and the moves you serves the consideration make with them, will necessarily be the most tax efficient, but by work- because, “It is a tax pay er in please see the City’s Facebook page for the links. We are planning for the City Council Meeting to be ing with your financial and tax professionals, you can make choices that good standing.” televised on Channel 23 as well. can help you move toward your long-term goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward The com pany paid $ 118 An agenda is available on the City’s Website: www.cityofgreenriver.org the Friday before the Council Jones Financial Advisor. m illion in tax revenue to Meeting For more information please call 307-382-3278. Wy om ing in 2 019 – $ 3 0 A8 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday , April 15 , 2 02 0 County assessments mailed to residents From th e Sweetwater County replacem ent cost new, subtracting deprecia- Assessor’s Office tion, and then trending for sales. The Wy o- m ing Departm ent of Revenue provides the Within the nex t few day s, county resi- cost data to all 2 3 assessors in the state and dents will be receiving their 2 02 0 Notice there was a slight increase in the cost tables of V alue according to Dave Divis, Sweet- this y ear. The sales inform ation collected water County Assessor. Individuals who during calendar y ear 2 019 is used to value have signed up for the e- notice program property for tax y ear 2 02 0. In 2 019 there should see their electronic assessm ents very were 5 61 valid residential sales in Sweet- shortly . Residents should take the tim e to water County with an average sale price of look over the notices, as they will be the ba- $ 2 5 2 ,9 15 . Com m ercial properties will see a sis for the 2 02 0 property tax es being m ailed sm all increase in value due to overall sales in Septem ber. for the last few y ears. Due to the COV ID- 19 outbreak and the Please review the inform ation on the closure of the courthouse to the general Notice of V alue. If there is a disagreem ent public, Divis is encouraging hom eowners with the value of a property , residents have to direct any and all questions to the phone 3 0 day s from the “date m ailed” to discuss numbers listed below. Divis said the office is the value with the assessor. com m itted to answering all of y our ques- Residents who have been receiving the tions regarding the value of y our property . V eteran’s Ex em ption and there is not an In the event office employees are mandated am ount in the lower right- hand corner of to rem ain hom e, please send all questions to the Notice of Value please contact the office our em ail address: assessor@ sweet.wy .us by the May 2 5 to receive the ex em ption for Residents are urged to be patient, while the 2 02 0 tax y ear. The tax es seen on the we have m ade arrangem ents to work from Notice of Value do not reflect the Veteran’s home if necessary, it is not as efficient as Ex em ption. being in the office. The office will return the After looking over the assessm ent sched- em ail as fast as possible and do its best to ule, for those who have any questions or Melynda Lenling, the home delivery meal coordinator at Golden Hour Senior answer all questions. concerns about the valuation of their prop- Center, walks to deliver a meal to a waiting vehicle Tuesday. Like schools in Green Hom es are valued by calculating the erty, please call the assessor’s office. River, the senior center is providing meals to senior residents through a drive up door. Star photo by David Martin Museum Know These Warning Signs board work Did you know these signs mark high-pressure moves online underground natural gas pipelines in your area? From th e Sweetwater show presentations, such County Historical Mu- as “Guns of the Old West” seum and “Wy om ing Places and Place Nam es,” all available The Sweetwater County online at no charge. Historical Museum Board Blasi reaffirmed the of Directors will be con- m useum ’s com m itm ent ducting their m onthly to “provide inform ative, m eetings on an online educational, and enter- platform until COV ID- 19 taining historical m aterial related restrictions on county - wide via the In- public gatherings are lifted, ternet,” including another Director Brie Blasi said last new feature introduced week. on Facebook and Twitter The details for these today , # SWwy om inghisto- public m eetings, includ- ry trivia. The m useum will ing instructions for how to post regular trivia ques- j oin, will be posted on the tions related to Wy om ing m useum ’s website. and Sweetwater County On March 19 , the Muse- history , challenging people um launched its new digital to test their knowledge and / online outreach program post their answers. called “Wy om ing and With Sweetwater County Sweetwater County His- schools now offering online tory Outreach.” Though classes, the Museum staff Call 811 Before You Dig the Museum is tem porar- rem inds education profes- ily closed to the public, sionals and parents who State law requires you to call 811 two business days prior to doing any excavation. through m edia releases, its hom e- school to know they Facebook page, its web- are here to help with, for A Dominion Energy representative will come locate and mark existing underground site, and its new YouTube instance, additions to digi- channel, the Museum is tal lesson plans and lesson pipelines for you at no charge. providing links to online m aterial - indeed, any thing videos, websites, articles, that will support schools’ and other resources related and hom e- schoolers’ on- For a list of companies operating pipelines in your area, visit to the history of Wy om ing line classroom program s. www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov. and Sweetwater County . 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WednesdayO , AprilUTDOORS 15 , 2 019 www.greenriverstar.com B1 Spring sports cancelled B y DAV I D MART I N Tony Beardsley , athletic Publisher director for Sweetwater County School District No. In an unusual y ear that 2 , said while athletic direc- saw the cancellation of the tors from across the state State boy s and girls bas- prepared for an abbreviated ketball and State speech season, they knew the pos- and debate tournam ents in sibility ex isted the season March and m ultiple post- would be cancelled. ponem ents to the springs “I’m as disappointed sports season, the Wy om ing as any one,” he said. “We High School Athletics Asso- couldn’t host our soccer ciation announced the can- tournam ent and track cellation of the 2 02 0 spring m eet.” sports season last week. Beadsley said he un- Boy s and girls soccer, as derstands how im portant well as outdoor track and sports are to Green River’s field, will not take place for residents and knows hard Green River High School’s the news has been for stu- athletes. dent, parents and specta- “Due to the continuing tors. influence of COVID-19, He also said he and we are not able to predict other athletic directors are when it will be safe to preparing for what schools resum e spring sports, nor can do during the sum m er are we able to assure if any m onths, which includes of our com m unities would sports cam ps and possible be able to host any of our workout schedules. He said events,” a statem ent on the he’s also working on how WHSAA website reads. “As to im plem ent fall schedules we all continue to adapt to and how the district can Seeking an opening the pandem ic, academ ics prepare the fall student need to be the focus of our athletes, in case the sum m er Jayla Braden looks to pass during a friendly game of basketball at Edgewater Park Wednesday afternoon. students and schools to be program s are also cancelled. Several children and teens were at the basketball court enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. Star photo able to com plete a success- “We’re looking far by David Martin. ful school y ear.” ahead,” Beardsley said. New application process for bear bait sites From th e W yoming G ame and Fish ter bear baits,” Scott Edberg, deputy chief access, please contact y our local regional Applicants can register up to two pri- Department of the wildlife division, said. office. m ary bait sites; one m ust be in the single Gam e and Fish will begin accepting To apply , visit the Gam e and Fish region designated under step num ber # 2 . The Wy om ing Gam e and Fish Depart- bear bait registration ranking applications Hunting webpage at: https: / / wgfd.wy o. U p to six alternate bait sites locations m ay m ent is announcing the em ergency pro- at 8 a.m . MDT on April 15 on the Gam e gov/ hunting. also be subm itted and can be in m ultiple cess to register new black bear bait sites and Fish website. Black bear hunters m ust Applicants will need to know their 2 02 0 regions. Applicants can only subm it one for 2 02 0. New sites will now be registered have already purchased a 2 02 0 black bear black bear hunting license num ber or application. through an online application process. license in order to register a bait site. Ap- outfitter license number and designate a Regardless of the num ber of bait site These changes to the registration process plications close at 5 p.m . MDT on April 17, single Gam e and Fish region on their First registration locations subm itted, each creates a priority ranking that will be used and rankings will be posted on the Gam e Prim ary bait site location. These license non-outfitter applicant can have no more to allocate open bait sites while m inim iz- and Fish website at 8 a.m . MDT on April num bers will also grant applicants access than two registered bait sites statewide. ing contact between people. 2 0. to the bear bait site m ap on the website so Rankings for black bear site registration “We appreciate the public’s patience as Licenses can be purchased any tim e they can get bait site location legal de- priority will be posted on the Gam e and we changed this process to align with CDC online or at a license selling agent. Black scription (T ownship, Range, Section). If Fish website at 8 a.m . MDT on April 2 0. recom m endations to protect custom er and bear hunting licenses purchased online y ou do not have y our black bear hunting Applicants can check their ranking using em ploy ee health. Our em ploy ees will do will be m ailed within 10 day s. license num ber, call y our local regional their black bear hunting license num ber or every thing they can to help hunters regis- For hunters who do not have internet office. outfitter license number. WGFD boat inspection points opening soon From th e W yoming G ame and Fish defense is vigilance by the boating public. m andatory inspection by an authorized inspector Department Watercraft owners can avoid the ex tra tim e by prior to launching on any Wy om ing waterway . If the transporting a watercraft that is Clean, Drained and watercraft was used on a water suspect or positive The Wy om ing Gam e and Fish Departm ent Dry . for invasive m ussels in the last 3 0 day s, it m ust be aquatic invasive species ( AIS) inspection stations Boaters have m any AIS prevention responsibilities. inspected prior to launching y ear round and m ay are resum ing seasonal operations across the state. Boaters should rem em ber that: require decontam ination. All boaters m ust stop when com ing upon an AIS * If boaters entering Wy om ing do not encounter an inspection station, and should ex pect new protocols * Along with registration of watercraft, watercraft open AIS check station on their route of travel, it is at checkstations due to state guidelines related to used on Wy om ing waters m ust have an AIS Decal. the boater’s responsibility to seek out an inspection COV ID- 19 . A Wy om ing AIS decal m ust be display ed on all before launching on any Wy om ing waterway . “AIS check stations will be open and operational,” watercraft ( including rentals) using Wy om ing waters Inspection locations m ay be found on the AIS website. Josh Leonard, AIS coordinator, said. “Inspectors will with the ex ception of non- m otorized inflatable * A watercraft m ay launch without further be taking ex tra efforts to social distance, so please watercraft 10- feet in length or less. While these inspection if the watercraft has a properly affix ed give them space for their health and y ours as they do watercraft are not required to have a decal, they still seal applied by an authorized inspector and is their j obs.” require an inspection when com ing from out of state. accom panied by a valid seal receipt during transit. Nonresident boaters should be aware that the State * Boats m ust stop at established check stations The person transporting the watercraft m ay rem ove of Wy om ing has a 14 - day quarantine directive for each tim e a boater passes a check station. Check the seal im m ediately prior to launching on the people entering Wy om ing through the end of April. stations are established at ports of entry , border destination water and m ust retain the seal and valid Nonresidents are advised to stay hom e at this tim e locations, or at boat ram ps and are set- up to seal receipt while on the water. unless they can observe the quarantine and follow all ensure watercraft are Clean, Drain, and Dry before * Even if a watercraft has been previously inspected local and state social distancing orders. launching. Inspections are also available at Gam e and and has a valid seal and seal receipt, boaters are AIS watercraft inspections are crucial defense to Fish regional offices but y ou m ust call ahead. still required to stop at any open AIS check station. keep Wy om ing waters free from aquatic invasive * Any watercraft transported into Wy om ing from Having the properly affix ed seal and valid seal receipt species, like zebra and quagga m ussels, but the best March 1 through Novem ber 3 0 m ust undergo a will ex pedite the inspection process. Despite pandemic, WGFD prepares wildlife resources From th e W yoming G ame and m ission’s upcom ing m eeting, April 104 ,9 4 7 fish have been stocked in 2 0 Fish law enforcem ent officers continue Fish Department 2 0- 2 1. waters throughout Wy om ing. Gam e and their enforcem ent duties and outreach “This will not be a ty pical m eeting, Fish is proj ected to stock 7.2 m illion to the public. Wardens are afield on The Wy om ing Gam e and Fish De- but we are dedicated to helping the fish in 4 5 0 waters this y ear. patrol, enforcing fishing and boat- partm ent continues to work to conserve public access the inform ation through Pheasant chicks will soon be hatch- ing regulations and practicing social wildlife and serve people this spring. other technologies. Our m eeting has ing at the Gam e and Fish bird farm s. distancing. One prim ary concern for the While the way work is conducted has a full agenda,” said Pete Dube, Gam e Both facilities - one in Sheridan and the spring is rem inding boaters of safety changed due to the COV ID- 19 pandem - and Fish Com m ission president. “The other in Yoder - raise pheasants for fall considerations, including having life ic, Gam e and Fish is still carry ing out Com m ission has no plans to shut down hunting opportunities. Com bined the j ackets for all on board a watercraft and the charge of wildlife m anagem ent for or close fall hunting seasons. We fully two farm s raise 3 6,000 birds, which are not boating and drinking. the state. intend to set seasons and quotas, and eventually planted in Gam e and Fish And, while m any public lands have “Our priority is the health and safety we will conduct drawings this spring.” wildlife habitat m anagem ent areas for becom e accessible, wardens will be out of our em ploy ees and the public. We The public who would like to attend hunters. ensuring com pliance in those areas strive to balance this with our duty to the online Com m ission m eeting online “We’re planning on Wy om ing’s wild- where antler hunting is restricted to en- Wy om ing to care for the wildlife re- are asked to register so log- in details life resources to be available for all to sure wintering and m igrating big gam e source,” said Brian Nesvik, Gam e and can be sent. be open and on display in 2 02 0,” Dube are protected. Fish director. In addition to finalizing hunting sea- said. The Com m ission will be doing “Much in the world is changing, One of the duties Gam e and Fish sons, Gam e and Fish continues regular every thing we can to keep Wy om ing but y ou can rely on Gam e and Fish to continues to carry out is setting 2 02 0 springtim e operations. Hatchery and open for hunting, fishing and wildlife protect the resource that we all appre- hunting seasons and quotas. It is the fish distribution personnel are ram ping enj oy m ent.” ciate,” Nesvik said. “Please, enj oy the m ain agenda item slated for the Com - up fish stocking operations. Thus far, As the weather warm s, Gam e and outdoors safely this spring.” The archive page is a look back at Green River history through the pages of the Green River Star. The dates listed are the dates the item s were originally printed in this newspaper. RCHIVES Co mpiled by L o is L ew is. AB2 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday , April 15 , 2 02 0 80 Years Ago 50 Years Ago
STU DENTS, TEACHER get “Nine- Weeks” honors. Gary Gom ez, from the Junior class; Mo Duram , from the Sophom ore class; V er- Non Burton, teacher; Teresa Hudghes, from the Senior class. Photos (left and above) from April 16, 1970 40 Years Ago
Advertisements (left and above) DEMONSTRATING a practice which MICHELLE RU DD and from April 12, 1940 Green River police hope that all citizens Charlene Chacon m ade will follow in sim ilar circum stances, braids during a pow- Mrs. Eva Sim s shows Police Chief Cal wow of second graders 70 Years Ago Ringdahl the bazooka round which at Washington School children had found som e 2 0 y ears ago Monday . near Green River. Alarm ed after read- Photos (left and below) April 13, 1950 ing about the tragedy in Utah where five from April 16, 1980 children were killed while play ing with Community Club a live artillery shell, Mrs. Sim s sum - HU RDLER...Green River m oned police to ex am ine the rocket, trackster Dennis Carlson Discusses Green it fortunately proving to be a practice takes a hurdle Saturday in round with a dum m y head, although the Riverton during the River- River Street Lights propellant charge had been fired. ton Invitational Meet.
Possibility of lighting Green River’s business section, along 30 Years Ago the Lincoln highway , with m od- ern m ercury vapor lights was the GREEN RIV ER teenagers subj ect of discussion at the sem i- Laurie Moore ( left) and K arm a m onthly m eeting of the Com m u- V owell wear T- shirts and display nity Club last night. m em orabilia they purchased Green River’s town council is at a space cam p. The two girls investigating the proposed light- attended Space Academ y I in ing, club m em bers were told, with Huntsville, Ala., for one week reports to be received by the town last m onth. officials on several different types Story and photo of installation. (right and below) from All club m em bers present April 13, 1950 ex pressed the opinion that Green River is the m ost poorly lighted Q U EEN BEV ERLY Horton (c enter) town in this area. “After eight at the Junior Prom tom orrow night o’clock of an evening, the town is pictured above with her atten- looks like it had rolled the side- dants: Left to right- - Betty Ringdahl, walks up- - a m otorist can’t even Juel Yowell, Max ine Gregory and be certain he’s passing through a Photos (above and right) 20 Years Ago Mary Louise Graf. town,” one m em ber asserted. from April 12, 1990
JAY PATTERSON, 7, tosses ABBY his basketball across the LARGIS court during an outdoor flashes a gam e Saturday . Patterson and several friends play ed a gam e sm ile after they invented that is a cross between basketball, soccer and her sister several unidentified sports. Olivia Lar- Photos gis gives (left, her a push below on this and right) swing at from April Ex pedition 13, 2000 Island.
ON YOU R MARK ... Monroe 7th grader Tessa Mullen (l eft) and Lincoln 7th 60 Years Ago grader Am ber Brady take off at the start of the 1600 m eter run during regional com petition April 8 . Inset photo - Lincoln 8 th grader Aaron Moran hurls the discus during regional action.
Subscribe today! Call us at 307-875-3103 or sto by the office. 445 Uinta Drive, Green River, WY 82935 10 Years Ago INSTALLED SATU RDAY evening as Photos (above and below) from the new officers of the Ladies Aux- April 14, 1960 iliary of Pilot Butte Post No. 2 3 2 1, V FW, are: back row, left to right, Mrs. George Lev, chaplain, Mrs. Jam es Ringdahl, guard; Mrs. Warren BILL AND Hoover, colorbearer; Mrs. Iona Lars- Christy Hodey en, who was installing officer Mrs. dance Saturday Dale Blackm an, colorbearer. Middle at the “Dance row: Mrs. Matt K inniburgh, j unior the Night vice president; Mrs. Chris K andris, Away ” Event. trustee and patriotic instructor; Mrs. Henry Sm ith, president; Mrs. Photos J. R. Briggs, senior vice president; (left and Mrs. Arthur Coffey , conductress; above) from Mrs. Florence Moerke, colorbearer. April 14, Seated, Mrs. Ralph Gaston, secretary , 2010 and Edith Sunada, treasurer. REPRESENTING the net proceeds of a special benefit dance, a check for $ 12 0 was presented THE GREEN RIV ER Brown- See us in our new o ce - S ee us to Teen Town by the ies brought recy clables to the 705 Uinta Drive Arnold Family for a Junior Old Tim ers Club Recy cling Center on April 8 . and Aux iliary . Mrs. Em ploy ees Barbara Bolles and g reat Fred K elley , Teen Town Chery l Martinez gave the group CHIROPRACTIC CENTER We sel ec ti on are director, here accepts a tour of the facility and helped of g i fts! Green the check from Mrs. Carl them sort their recy cled goods. THOMAS L. ARNOLD, D.C. River’s Carlson, vice president Brownies attending were Cay - UPS Palmer Graduate shipping of the Junior Old Tim ers leigh Welch, left, Jessica Petri, 705 Uinta Drive, Green River point. Aux iliary , while Pete Raina Scott, Makay la Ruther- Ewen (l eft) and Les ford, Robin Bowles, Tori Green, 307-875-1926 Sam antha Hardin, Jarin Man- Spinal Hours: 7 9 W . F laming G orge W ay, G reen R iver Tanner, president of the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Care For frinkm@ hotmail.com 307-875-3969 Junior Old Tim ers, look dros, Isabelle Fenton and Tary n 8:30-1:30; 4-6; on. Dahlgren. All Ages Thursday 4-7; Friday 8:30-1:30 Wednesday , April 15 , 2 02 0 www.greenriverstar.com B3 The diamond hoax: a bonanza that never was B y DI CK B LU ST , JR. There, under assum ed nam es, they W y o histo ry . o rg purchased about $ 2 0,000 worth of rough, uncut diam onds and rubies ( E d ito r’ s no te: T his article is from a London gem m erchant. With republished w ith permissio n f ro m these they returned to San Francisco W y o histo ry . o rg ) and presented the stones, thousands of them , to Roberts, Ralston, Harpending, “ One o f the mo st baref aced , Dodge and Lent as their latest haul reck less, co urag eo us, bo ld , ing enio us, from their rem ote gem stone field. pre-med itated , caref ully planned , Spread out on a sheet on Harpending’s d eliberate, time-serving , co lo ssal billiard table, as he would later write, f raud s ever k no w n in the histo ry o f the stones “seem ed like a dazzling, man. ” m any - colored cataract of light.” - Ch arles Dex ter Cleveland And well they m ight, for they were real. In fact, all the stones Arnold and It began late in 18 70 with two Slack produced were genuine, if very weather- beaten prospectors, cousins, low- grade. As a bookkeeper for a San originally from K entucky , nam ed Philip Francisco drill m anufacturer that used Arnold and John Slack. They appeared diam ond- tipped bits, Arnold had shown at the San Francisco office of George D. great interest in the industrial- grade Roberts, a financier and businessm an diam onds used and alm ost certainly who, som e said, was a m an willing to helped him self to cast- offs. It was these m ove swiftly — perhaps too swiftly — he and Slack showed Roberts during when opportunities arose. They were their first visits to his office, m ix ed with carry ing a leather bag containing rubies, garnets and sapphires likely som ething valuable, they said, which purchased from Indians in Arizona; the they ’d been unable to deposit at the rest were bought in England. Bank of California due to the late hour. They wanted to find a safe place for it. T iffany’ s appraisal At first reluctant to talk, they finally It was decided that 10 percent of this revealed the bag’s contents to Roberts— batch of stones would be taken to New rough diam onds, a lot of them , all from York for ex am ination and appraisal a fabulous gem field som ewhere in the by Charles Lewis Tiffany of Tiffany West’s vastness. They refused to discuss & Co., the iconic j ewelry store still in the location. Roberts agreed to absolute business in Manhattan. Am ong others secrecy , a prom ise he im m ediately present at the appraisal were Maj . Gen. broke, telling two other m en about George McClellan of Civil War fam e the gem s: William C. Ralston, and a one- tim e presidential candidate, founder of the Bank of California, and Congressm an Benj am in Butler of Asbury Harpending, an adventurer Massachusetts, Horace Greeley , Ground zero of the Great Diamond Hoax is still marked today as “Diamond Field” and one- tim e would- be Confederate editor of the New York Tribune and on U.S. Geological Survey maps. There are no diamonds there. Map by the USGS, swashbuckler. several high- profile bankers. Tiffany provided by Wyohistory.org pronounced the gem s genuine, setting T h e b ack ers their value at about $ 15 0,000, which, the Wy om ing- Colorado border about spinels and garnets. K ing then found Ralston, one of the wealthiest and by his call, m ade the latest stones 4 4 m iles south of Rock Springs, W.T., a diam ond perched precariously on m ost powerful m en in California, had delivered to the partners worth $ 1.5 with low- grade diam onds and other a slender rock— how in the world m ade his fortune investing in the silver m illion. gem stones. To this day , the m esa is could the stone rem ained perched for bonanza that was Nevada’s Com stock Back in San Francisco, the investors officially m arked on U .S. Geological hundreds of y ears? Lode am ong other things. During form ed the San Francisco and New Survey topographic m aps as “Diam ond the Civil War, Harpending traveled York Mining and Com m ercial Com pany . Field.” secretly to Richm ond, V a., where he To prom ote the sale of shares of stock Coincidence and first- rate detective and several accom plices obtained a in their venture, they display ed tray s work collapsed the hoax . Clarence K ing, letter of m arque— a piracy license— of the gem s in j eweler William Willis’s a Yale- educated geologist, was at the from Confederate President Jefferson window. tim e leading the final stages of a U .S. Davis to outfit a San Francisco governm ent survey of the m ineral, schooner nam ed the J.M. Chapm an as a Jumping off from Rawlins agricultural and other resources of privateer, sailing to capture gold on the Though by now com pletely dazzled, 8 0,000 square m iles of ground along high seas to support the Confederacy . the investors set a final condition. the 4 0th parallel of latitude. Their Arnold and Slack had y et to reveal investigations followed wide swath the diam ond field’s location, and they of land along the transcontinental A “wildly enthusiastic” not only wanted the pair to guide railroad from the Rocky Mountains to an inspection team to the site, they the Sierra: K ing and his crews would (Henry) Janin reported the wanted an independent ex pert of their already by this tim e have had good gem field to be absolutely choice, a m uch- respected m ining sense of that part of the West. K ing’s engineer nam ed Henry Janin, to go was one of four survey s that by the end genuine and the news swept along. The K entuckians agreed, with of the decade would be com bined into the nation and beyond. one condition: the party would be the U .S. Geological Survey . blindfolded along the final leg of the In October 18 72 , one of K ing’s m en, Even the London banking j ourney . geologist Sam uel Em m ons, encountered firm of Rothschild, which In June of 18 72 , the inspection Janin aboard a train in California, party — Arnold, Slack, Janin, Dodge, where Janin showed him several of the had financed the British Harpending and an English friend of diam onds found at the Arnold- Slack Harpending’s nam ed Alfred Rubery — site. Suspicious, Em m ons reported government’s purchase of the traveled by train to Rawlins ( som etim es the contact to K ing who, equally Suez Canal from Egypt for £4 identified in older accounts as suspicious, tracked down Janin in San “Rawlings” or “Rawlings Springs”) , in Francisco and interviewed him . Both million, expressed interest. south- central Wy om ing Territory . From Em m ons and K ing knew that rubies there they continued on horseback. and sapphires are seldom found ex actly The schem e was thwarted by U nion For four day s, Arnold and Slack led where diam onds are. Government geologist Samuel Emmons officers and the San Francisco Police; the group along a confusing, circuitous As previously noted, Janin had of the 40th Parallel Survey knew that in Harpending found him self arrested, route through long stretches of rough been blindfolded during the horseback nature, rubies and sapphires are almost convicted of treason, and sentenced country . The two often appeared to be trip from Rawlins. K ing’s questions never found with diamonds. Photo from to 10 y ears at the m ilitary prison ( or pretended to be) lost and had to were astute, however, and he m ade Wikipedia, courtesy of Wyohistory.org. on Alcatraz. Within a few m onths, clim b heights along the route to get som e ex cellent deductions about the President Lincoln granted am nesty to their bearings. On June 4 , they arrived “diam ond field’s” location. “U pon further observation K ing and all political prisoners who would agree at the spot, a broad m esa dom inated by In October 18 72 , K ing organized his group discovered that every anthill to take and keep the oath of allegiance. a cone- shaped m ountain to the south. a party and traveled to Fort Bridger, on the ridge had a series of tiny holes, Harpending com plied and was released Within only a few m inutes, “Rubery W.T., where his survey ing team had perhaps eight inches deep and m ade in 18 64 . He’d been engaged since then gave a y ell. He held up som ething boarded a num ber of m ules. In bitter with a stick or som e other instrum ent. in a variety of grandiose ventures— glittering in his hand. It was a diam ond, cold, they set out east and in about a At the bottom of each was a precious som e successful, som e not— in real fast enough. Any fool could see that week, reached the Wy om ing- Colorado gem , obviously fraudulently ‘ salted’ estate, railroads and m ining. m uch. Then we began to have all kinds border south of Rock Springs, from there by whoever dug the holes. The By 18 70, both Ralston and of luck,” Janin recalled later. “For which they observed a cone- shaped bankers, financiers, m ining engineers Harpending were prom oting a new m ore than an hour diam onds were m ountain and the m esa m uch like those and even renowned j eweler Charles proj ect called the Mountains of Silver being found in profusion, together Janin had described. Tiffany had all been duped! ” Hall in New Mex ico; Harpending at that with occasional rubies, em eralds and concludes. tim e was in England seeking overseas sapphires ...” Once the hoax im ploded, it becam e investors. The two m en were as A “wildly enthusiastic” Janin In October 1872, one clear that a sham e- faced Charles enthralled as Roberts by the gem field reported the gem field to be absolutely of (Clarence) King’s men, Tiffany didn’t know m uch about uncut story , and Harpending told a friend genuine and the news swept the nation stones. Janin too was hoodwinked, in London that he m ust “hurry hom e, and bey ond. Even the London banking geologist Samuel Emmons, though that didn’t stop him from as ‘ they had got som ething that would firm of Rothschild, which had financed m aking a tidy profit from his stock sale. astonish the world.’” And hurry he did, the British governm ent’s purchase encountered Janin aboard Arnold and Slack were both indicted arriving back in San Francisco in May of the Suez Canal from Egy pt for £ 4 a train in California, where in California for fraud, but never 18 71. m illion, ex pressed interest. brought to trial. Arnold was sued by Arnold and Slack had kept busy When he wasn’t picking up Janin showed him several investors in the “diam ond field” and in the m eantim e. On a later visit to gem stones, Janin busied him self of the diamonds found settled out of court. Eventually he Roberts, they told him they ’d returned staking out three thousand acres of becam e a banker in Elizabethtown, and to the diam ond field and recovered land at the site. at the Arnold-Slack site. was shot in 18 78 by a business rival. 60 pounds of diam onds and rubies His investors- paid fee was $ 2 ,5 00, Suspicious, Emmons reported While recovering from the gunshot worth over half a m illion dollars. but he’d also been offered a thousand wound, he contracted pneum onia and His enthusiasm m ounting, Roberts shares of com pany stock at $ 10 per the contact to King who, died six m onths later. Slack reportedly drew two m ore prom inent m ining share. U pon his return to New York died in New Mex ico in 18 9 6. In 18 79 , entrepreneurs into the m ix : Gen. he sold his shares for $ 4 0 apiece— a equally suspicious, tracked Clarence K ing was appointed the first George S. Dodge, a form er U nion Arm y $ 3 0,000 profit. down Janin in San Francisco director of the U nited States Geological officer and William Lent who, like Survey . In 18 8 1, he was perm itted to Ralston, had been a prom inent investor E scape— and ex posure and interviewed him. nam e his own successor: John Wesley in the Com stock Lode. Around this point, the K entuckians Powell, ex plorer of the Green and Arnold and Slack cashed out. Slack’s The m ountain, 3 .5 m iles south of the Colorado Rivers and the Grand Cany on “ Find ing ” th e g ems take from the investors totaled state line, is now aptly nam ed Diam ond and one of the great thinkers about the Still keeping the diam ond field’s $ 100,000; Arnold’s, $ 5 5 0,000 m inus Peak. Am erican West. location a strict secret, in return for an ex penses. Together they ’d bilked Near the m ountain, K ing’s party investm ent/ partial buy out of $ 5 0,000 their backers of $ 65 0,000— well over began a search and found a sign Dick B lust is a retired d etective in cash, Arnold and Slack agreed to $ 13 m illion in 2 02 0 currency . Slack claim ing water rights in the area signed and w o rk s at the S w eetw ater Co unty return there and bring back even m ore prom ptly dropped out of sight and by Henry Janin, confirm ing that they ’d H isto rical M useum. stones, which they claim ed would be Arnold returned to Elizabethtown, K y . found the Arnold- Slack Site. W y o histo ry . o rg aims to be the worth m illions. The San Francisco with his fam ily . “A short tim e later ... they began to primary so urce o f o nline inf o rmatio n investors agreed. The entire affair was arguably the find several gem s,” historian Sharon abo ut W y o ming histo ry f o r the public, The pair left San Francisco, headed biggest swindle in the history of the Hall recounts. “Curiously , they didn’t includ ing teachers, stud ents, to urists, not for any spectacular frontier frontier West. Arnold and Slack had find m any diam onds but by the nex t public o f f icials, histo ry buf f s and field of gem stones, but for London. “salted” the m esa, which straddles m orning they had found am ethy sts, scho lars. B4 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday , April 15 2 02 0 Puzzle & Color Fun! Wednesday , April 15 , 2 02 0 www.greenriverstar.com B5
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SECOND FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE STATE OF ) IN THE STATE OF ) IN THE WYOMING ) DISTRICT COURT WYOMING ) DISTRICT COURT WHEREAS, default in the payment of principal and interest has occurred : ss. : ss. under the terms of a promissory note (“Note”) and real estate mortgage COUNTY OF ) THIRD JUDICIAL COUNTY OF ) THIRD JUDICIAL (“Mortgage”). The Mortgage dated May 17, 2017, was executed and deliv- SWEETWATER ) DISTRICT SWEETWATER ) DISTRICT ered by Wade J. Leible, A Single Man (“Mortgagor(s)”) to Mortgage Elec- tronic Registration Systems, Inc., (“MERS”) acting solely as nominee for THE STATE OF WYOMING ) THE STATE OF WYOMING ) Stonegate Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, as security ) ) for the Note of the same date, and said Mortgage was recorded on May 18, Plaintiff , ) Plaintiff , ) 2017, at Reception No. 1654931 in Book 1218 at Page 5326, in the records ) ) of the offi ce of the County Clerk and ex-offi cio Register of Deeds in and for vs. ) Civil No. vs. ) Civil No. Sweetwater County, State of Wyoming; and ) 19-539-L ) CV-20-98-G WHEREAS, the mortgage was assigned for value as follows: U.S. CURRENCY TOTALING ) U.S. CURRENCY TOTALING ) $4,227.00, ) $9,650.00, ) Assignee: Home Point Financial Corporation ) ) Assignment dated: December 20, 2019 Defendant. ) Defendant. ) Assignment recorded: December 23, 2019 ------Assignment recording information: at Reception No. 1654931 in Book 1218 at Page 5326 SERVICE BY PUBLICATION SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
All in the records of the County Clerk and ex-offi cio Register of Deeds in To: Ghufran K. Al-Bander, Stephen Byers and for Sweetwater, Wyoming. whose address is unknown, and any other person who may have an interest in the Whose address is unknown, and any other WHEREAS, the Mortgage contains a power of sale which by reason of said above described property. person who may have an interest in the above default, the Mortgagee declares to have become operative, and no suit or described property proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by the YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Mortgage, or any part thereof, nor has any such suit or proceeding been the State of Wyoming has instituted an action YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of instituted and the same discontinued; and against the above-described property in the Dis- Wyoming has instituted an action against the trict Court of Sweetwater County, Wyoming, lo- above-described property in the District Court of WHEREAS, written notice of intent to foreclose the Mortgage by advertise- cated in Green River, Wyoming, wherein it seeks Sweetwater County, Wyoming, located in Green ment and sale has been served upon the record owner and the party in to forfeit United States currency totaling Four River, Wyoming, wherein it seeks to forfeit Nine possession of the mortgaged premises at least ten (10) days prior to the Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($9,650.00) commencement of this publication, and the amount due upon the Mort- ($4,227.00), which was seized on July 10, 2019, in United States currency, which was seized on gage on the date of fi rst publication of this notice of sale being the total because the property was used in violation of the January 23, 2020, because the property was sum of $160,977.66 which sum consists of the unpaid principal balance Wyoming Controlled Substances Act. used in violation of the Wyoming Controlled Sub- of $157,767.96 plus interest accrued to the date of the fi rst publication of stances Act. this notice in the amount of $2,668.94, plus other costs in the amount of YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that $540.76, plus attorneys’ fees, costs expended, and accruing interest and unless you fi le an answer or otherwise plead as YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that unless you late charges after the date of fi rst publication of this notice of sale; provided for by the laws of the State of Wyoming fi le an answer or otherwise plead as provided for within 30 days after the last day of publication by the laws of the State of Wyoming, within 30 WHEREAS, The property being foreclosed upon may be subject to other of this notice, your default will be entered and a days after the last day of publication of this no- liens and encumbrances that will not be extinguished at the sale. Any judgment and decree of forfeiture will be entered tice, your default will be entered and a judgment prospective purchaser should search the status of title before submitting a terminating any interest you may have in the and decree of Forfeiture will be entered terminat- bid; United States currency totaling Four Thousand ing any interest you may have in Nine Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars ($4,227.00), Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($9,650.00) in United NOW, THEREFORE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Wyoming and forfeiting the property to the State of Wyo- States currency and forfeiting the property to the Statutes Section 34-4-109 (2003) that the foreclosure sale of the above ming. State of Wyoming. Mortgage, scheduled for 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon on March 25, 2020 at the front door of the Sweetwater County Courthouse located at 80 West DATED this 23rd day of March 2020. Dated: March 31, 2020 Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, Wyoming, Sweetwater County, has been rescheduled to 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon on April 29, 2020 at the front DONNA LEE BOBAK DONNA LEE BOBAK door of the Sweetwater County Courthouse located at 80 West Flaming DISTRICT COURT CLERK DISTRICT COURT CLERK Gorge Way, Green River, Wyoming, Sweetwater County, for application on /c/ C. Carter the above-described amounts secured by the Mortgage, said mortgaged March 25, 2020, April 1, 8, 15, 2020 11291 property being described as follows, to-wit: April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 11307
LOT NUMBERED FIFTY-FOUR (54) OF THE SUMMIT VIEW ES- TATES, PHASE 2, A RE-PLAT OF BLOCK 9, MOUNTAIN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE SUBDIVISION, BEING A PORTION OF THE W1/2 OF SECTION 33, PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 105 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT with an address of 2305 Westridge Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901. OF FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE Together with all improvements thereon situate and all fi xtures and ap- WHEREAS, default in the payment of principal OF WORK AND FINAL PAYMENT purtenances thereto. and interest has occurred under the terms of a promissory note (the “Note”) dated 08/24/2005 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sweetwater Dated this 26th day of March, 2020. executed and delivered by Justin W. Henry to County has accepted as completed according to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and a real estate mort- plans, specifi cations, and rules governing the Home Point Financial Corporation gage (the “Mortgage”) of the same date securing same work performed under that certain con- By: Lucky McMahon, #6-4270 the Note, which Mortgage was executed and tract between Sweetwater County and DeBernar- Weinstein & Riley, P.S. delivered by Justin W. Henry, a married per- di Construction Company, Inc., the Contractor 123 West 1st Street, Suite 433 son (the “Mortgagors”), to Wells Fargo Bank, for the Salt Wells / Bitter Creek Crossing Project, Casper, Wyoming 82601-2482 N.A., and which Mortgage was recorded on and the Contractor is entitled to fi nal therefore; 307-462-2690 08/25/2005, as Reception No. 1450971, Book Sweetwater County will cause said Contractor No.1036, Page No.0894 in the records of the of- to be paid the full amount due him under said April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2020 11294 fi ce of the County Clerk and ex-offi cio Register contract on May 29, 2020. of Deeds in and for Sweetwater County, State of Wyoming; and The date of the fi rst publication of this Notice is April 15, 2020. The property covered by said Mortgage is de- PUBLIC NOTICE scribed as follows: Sweetwater County, Wyoming Gene Legerski A PORTION OF LOT NUMBERED FIVE (5) IN County Engineer PUBLIC NOTICE BLOCK NUMBERED THREE (3) OF THE HIGH POINT ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW CITY) Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, April 15, 22, 29, 2020 11311 Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, notice is hereby given of WYOMING. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DE- the Application of Rocky Mountain Power (RMP or the Company), for au- SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: thority to approve a Demand Side Management (DSM) plan, as more fully described below: BEGINNING AT THE MOST NORTHERLY COR- NER OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE SOUTHEASTER- RMP is a public utility as defi ned in Wyo. Stat. § 37-1-101(a)(vi)(C), subject LY ALONG THE PROPERTY LINE COMMON TO to the Commission’s jurisdiction pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 37-2-112. LOTS 5 AND 6 OF SAID BLOCK 3, A DISTANCE OF 91.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AND On March 26, 2020, RMP fi led its Application requesting authority to im- AT A RIGHT ANGLE TO THE LAST DESCRIBED plement [i] a 3-Year Plan for DSM Acquisition; [ii] modifi cations to Electric LINE, A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A POINT Service Schedule No. 191, including adjusting Category 1, 2 and 3 rates to ON THE PROPERTY LINE COMMON TO LOTS .65 percent, 1.67 percent and 1.20 percent, respectively. 4 AND 5 OF SAID BLOCK 3; THENCE NORTH- WESTERLY ALONG THE PROPERTY LINE COM- RMP states the 3-Year Plan outlines energy savings targets and budget MON TO LOTS 4 AND 5, A DISTANCE OF 91.0 estimates informed from the 2019 Integrated Resource Plan. The 3-Year FEET TO THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF Plan also contains Residential (Category 1) and Non-Residential (Catego- LOT 5; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ries 2 and 3) program strategy, and potential offerings in support of thea NORTHWESTERLY PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 5, 3-Year Plan energy savings targets. As part of the 3-Year Plan, the Com- A DISTANCE OF 50.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF pany will continually monitor program kilowatt-hour savings and budgets BEGINNING. and will add, remove, and/or modify offerings and initiatives in order to administer cost-effective programs and reasonably manage within the ap- With an address of : 96 Pine Street Rock proved kWh savings and budget targets. Springs, WY 82901.
This is not a complete description of the Application. Interested persons WHEREAS, the property being foreclosed upon may inspect the Application at RMP’s business offi ces throughout Wyo- may be subject to other liens and encumbrances ming and at the Commission’s offi ces in Cheyenne, Wyoming, during that will not be extinguished at the sale. Any regular business hours. The Application may also be reviewed on line at prospective purchaser should research the sta- http://www.pacifi corp.com. tus of title before submitting a bid;
Anyone desiring to fi le a public comment, statement, intervention peti- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Wyo- tion, protest or request for a public hearing in this matter must so fi le with ming Statutes Section 34-4-109(2003) that the the Commission in writing on or before April 30, 2020. Any intervention foreclosure sale scheduled for 10:00 in the fore- request fi led with the Commission shall set forth the grounds of the pro- noon on 03/25/2020 at the Sweetwater County posed intervention or request for hearing as well as the position and the Courthouse located at 80 W. Flaming Gorge interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. Way, Green River, Sweetwater County, State of Wyoming, has been postponed to 10:00 in the If you wish to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing that you forenoon on 04/29/2020 at Sweetwater County Whether you're buying or selling - will attend, or you wish to fi le a public comment, statement, or protest, Courthouse located at 80 W. Flaming Gorge and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact Way, Green River, Sweetwater County, State of oo to the c assifi eds the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to the Commission at 2515 Wyoming. Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrange- ace your ad ments. Communications impaired persons may also contact the Com- Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. mission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. By: The Sayer Law Group, P.C. online at 20000-580-ET-20 (Record No. 15480) in your communications. 925 E. 4th St. greenriverstar.com Waterloo, IA 50703 or call Dated: March 30, 2020. (319) 234-2530 307-875-3103 April 8, 15, 2020 11305 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2020 11299 B6 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday , April 15 , 2 02 0
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SWEETWATER COUNTY SCHOOL DE MAR ETIN P $2 ,9 0.00 DISTRICT NO. 2 DOMINION ENER Y $35,907.7 NOTICE: PUBLICATION OF WARRANTS - . . MC ADDEN W O ESA E CO. $771.25 MARCH 2020 REEN RI ER, CITY O $6,636.02 T E SWEETWATER CO NTY OARD O CO NTY COMMISSIONERS CHAPTER 3. SEC. 21-3-110 (A) EINEMANN P IS IN $26,731.60 WI MEET ON T ESDAY, APRI 21, 2020 AT :30 A.M. - WYOMING EDUCATION CODE E O O NDATION, C, T E $2 ,6 0.00 TENTATI E AND S ECT TO C AN E WARRANTS OVER $500.00 IC EY E ANS, P $3,5 5. 0 ON COMPANY $1,56 .6 So as to comply with State Public Health Orders and COVID-19 re- GENERAL FUND INSTR CTIONA INTENSITY, INC. $1,900.00 strictions, the Board of County Commissioner Meeting scheduled for ACE ARDWARE 11263C $9 7.09 IMMY O N’S O RMET April 21, 2020 will not be accessible at the County Courthouse; but AIR AS SA, C $ 19.63 SANDWIC ES $72 . 1 rather, it will be held using video conferencing technology. A SCO $7 2. 9 M SIC IN MOTION $51 .75 AMA ON.COM $1,9 3.77 NAPA A TO PARTS $630.21 Those presenting at the meeting will be receiving a meeting invite via O CAT O CASPER $539. NASCO $726. 1 e-mail. RID ER A EY PROPANE $1, 55.39 NATRONA CO NTY I SC OO $935.00 S -WE S SPORTIN OODS $1,5 .69 NW OCES $ 0,617.75 As always, the public is invited to watch the proceedings on the CDW- O ERNMENT INC $15,5 9.32 ORIENTA TRADIN COMPANY INC $795.31 County YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPe- CENT RY IN $1,3 0.99 PEAK PERFORMANCE SPORTS 1fuV_mrPq8dVoZ3FttNA/live where the meeting will be broadcast. COPIER AND S PP Y COMPANY $3,925. 9 MEDICINE $ ,250.00 The pubic will be able to comment immediately following the public DE MAR ETIN P $2,31 .92 PENA TY O ENT RES, C $659.00 hearing presentation and also during the public comment section of E DER E IPMENT EASIN PETERSON, IM ER Y $500.00 the agenda by calling 307-872-3891 or by sending comments ahead of O WYOMIN INC $1,161.7 PMS SCREEN PRINTIN $5,0 5.00 time via email to: . . MC ADDEN W O ESA E CO. $632.35 PRICECO, C $2,000.00 [email protected] FRONTLINE TECHNOLOGIES PRO- ISION IDEO SYSTEMS $2,39 .59 RO P, C $5,1 5.95 RE ION OCES $ 6, 39.26 or by mail to: REEN RI ER STAR INC $1,206.00 RI ERTON I SC OO $559.00 Public Comments: EINEMANN P IS IN $990.00 ROC SPRIN S WINNE SON CO $7 7. C/O Sweetwater County Clerk ENDERSON, CINDY $632.99 SCENARIO EARNIN , C $3,227.50 80 W Flaming Gorge Way, Suite 150 OMA OI SA ES INC $1 ,512.33 SC OO O T ITTERS $5,310.63 Green River, WY 82935 INSTR CTIONA INTENSITY, INC. $1,900.00 SMIT ’S C STOMER C AR ES $1,755.9 OSTENS $712.69 SO RCE O ICE TEC NO O Y $1,1 9.75 If you are in need of accommodations beyond the above identified EENS ATE CONCEPTS, P $1,792. 9 SOUTHEASTERN PERFORMANCE process, please call in advance to discuss other options. If you have EWIS S RO P INC $669.90 APPARE $ 63. 9 any questions about how to participate in a public Board of County MAC EAT ARDWOOD COMPANY $1, 5. 6 STAP ES, INC. $3,1 5.63 Commissioner meeting, please contact Sally Shoemaker at MAR ANO RESO RCES, C $90 .00 SWEETWATER ED CATION 307-872-3890 or via email at [email protected] MO Y’S C STOM SI ER $ 33.50 TEC NO O Y DI ISION $2,1 9.99 M SIC , STACEY NICO E $600.00 SWEETWATER TROP IES $765.15 PRELIMINARY NAPA A TO PARTS $1,91 . 3 TENNIS WARE O SE $919.6 8:30 CA TO ORDER NE MANN, MONICA $651.59 TRO E COMM NICATIONS $1,632.00 QUORUM PRESENT O ICE S OP INC $50 .69 WA IE SANITARY S PP Y $6,0 .39 P ED E O A E IANCE PACI IC STEE RECYC IN $2,101. 2 WEIDEN AMMER SYSTEMS APPRO A O A ENDA PMS SCREEN PRINTIN $1,026.00 CORPORATION $91 .50 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 7, 2020 ROC SPRIN S WINNE SON CO $536.9 WE S AR O AN $750.00 ACCEPTANCE OF BILLS ROC Y MO NTAIN POWER $60, 00.59 WE S AR O CREDIT CARD $ 1,12 .31 Approval of County Vouchers/Warrants RSM S, P $3 ,000.00 WESCO A TO ODY PAINT Approval of Monthly Reports SANTA E SO T WEST RI $619.9 S PP Y $67 .5 Approval of Hospital Expenditures SC A ED CATIONA W ITE MO NTAIN M ER $69 .15 Approval of Abates/Rebates CONS TIN , C $2,565.00 WOR AND I SC OO $57 .00 PLANNING & ZONING- PUBLIC HEARING S APE AMERICA $530.00 WYOMING BEHAVIORAL INST 1. Sue Trively- Variance Maximum Height of Sign and SMIT ’S C STOMER C AR ES $1,1 0.09 TD CO $12,600.00 Square Footage STAP ES, INC. $2, 55.53 WYOMIN EM ROIDERY $556.00 COUNTY RESIDENT CONCERNS T YSSEN R PP E E ATOR CORP $1,26 .55 WYOMIN SC OO OARDS $6,500.00 8:40 TREERING WORKFORCE COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/REPORTS SO TIONS, INC $3,65 .00 MAJOR MAINTENANCE 8:50 Commissioner Schoenfeld S AN OYA ER EET $1, 79.3 MARS A IND STRIES INC $1, 73.75 9:00 Commissioner Smith ONA E $1,923. COMPRESSION LEASING SERVICES 9:10 Commissioner Lloyd WA IE SANITARY S PP Y $6,39 .16 INC $3,071.73 9:20 Chairman ohnson WESTERN WYOMING COLLEGE CS CONS TIN $7, 7 .00 9:30 Commissioner Wendling OO STORE $7,735.25 MARS A IND STRIES INC $29, 05.00 ACTION/PRESENTATION ITEMS WORT IN TON DIRECT INC $1,03 .2 RO SON CORPORATION $6,330.00 9:40 FY 2021 Budget Requests Filing WYOMIN A ASSOCIATION $1,210.00 9:45 alue Notification from the Assessor’s Office WYOMIN WASTE SYSTEMS $ ,56 .01 SPECIAL REVENUE 9:50 Approval to sponsor FFY 2021 TANF CPI Grant Application E CROSS E S IE D APP E INC $1,511.60 10:00 CO 1 to EDA’s Contract dated 10-2 -19 for the agoon Drive E I E SPENDIN $5, .2 INSTR CTIONA INTENSITY, INC. $5,600.00 Consolidated Facility CIRC IT CO RT O T E T IRD $9 .63 A ED CATIONA PRO RAM 10:05 Event Cancellation Revenue oss due to CO ID-19 for the ORC ARD TR ST CO., C $11,717.00 DE E OPMENT S CS $7,750.00 Events Complex T IRD DICIA DISTRICT CO RT AIR AS SA, C $ ,2 6.7 10:25 EOC Compensation Issue ( RN6) $1,156.9 AMA ON.COM $599.00 10:40 Pay Plan Update TSA - CONS TIN RO P, INC $ ,936. 7 E A IOR AD ANTA E, C $3, 37.00 11:00 SWCO 2013 Specific Purpose Tax oint Powers oard Dissolution WYOMIN C I D S PPORT $6 . IT ERA D, AM ER $750.00 Agreement WYOMIN ED CATION ASSN $7, 26.21 TSIM ATORS $1, 03.00 11:05 Strategic Planning Discussion AMA ON.COM $2, 11.6 INSTR CTIONA INTENSITY, INC. $1,900.00 OTHER AMERI-TECH EQUIPMENT WE S AR O CREDIT CARD $509.97 11:20 COMPANY $1,212.19 EXECUTIVE SESSION AS NEEDED AMP I Y ED CATION, INC. $1,590. 0 NUTRITION SERVICES Legal & Personnel ASSOCIATED S PP Y CO, INC. $ 2 .3 DEAN OODS COMPANY $2,06 . 9 ADJOURN ENT EY SYSTEMS INC $1,065.00 NIC O AS COMPANY INC $15,193.3 REA O T, INC. $ 00.00 N TRI- IN TEC NO O IES INC $ 65.00 Per Wyo. Stat. §18-3-516(f) County information can be RID ER A EY E ECTRIC $ 53.12 WA IE SANITARY S PP Y $ 3. 0 accessed on the County’s website at www.sweet.wy.us S -WE S SPORTIN OODS $777.71 DEAN OODS COMPANY $2,065. 2 The draft packet will be available on the county website CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS $7,1 7. 0 NIC O AS COMPANY INC $1 ,20 .00 on Friday afternoon (prior to the meeting) CDW- O ERNMENT INC $5 0.00 RESTAURANT & STORE CENT RY IN $3,102.59 E IPMENT $16,57 .00 April 15, 2020 11312 COMBUSTION & CONTROL ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERVICE SER ICE C $1,093.05 SO TIONS $727.70 COMPUTER INFORMATION CONCEPTS INC $2, 92.00 April 15, 2020 11313
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THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Bidders are advised that Wyoming Statutes opportunity to submit bids in response to this SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING 16-6-102, 16-6-103, and 16-6-104 regarding a Invitation and will not be discriminated against five percent (5 ) preference shown to Wyoming on the grounds of race, religion, sex, color, na- 2020 SWEETWATER COUNTY ROAD 4-33 Contractors, the limitation of subcontracting no tional origin, age or disability. FIREHOLE ROAD REPAIR more than thirty percent (30%) of the contract ADVERTISEMENT TO BID work, and preference for Wyoming products, are All bids will be presented to the Board of County applicable to the Project. idding Documents Commissioners of Sweetwater County for their will be furnished for review in connection with acceptance and awarding the contract(s) at their The Board of County Commissioners of Sweetwa- the preparation of bids in the Director of Public regular meeting, held on the 19th day of May, Legal ter County will be receiving sealed bids for Works’ Office, Sweetwater County Courthouse, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in the Meeting Room of the 2020 SWEETWATER COUNTY ROAD 4-33 FIRE- 80 West Flaming Gorge Way, Suite 23, Green Board of County Commissioners. HOLE ROAD REPAIR PROJECT, consisting of River, WY 82935. Any questions regarding the road repairs including removal and replacement biddings documents or the work to be performed The Board of County Commissioners of Sweet- of asphalt, installation of geosynthetics, instal- in relation to the above described project shall be water County reserves the right to reject any or Deadline: lation of subbase and road base, grading and directed to Mr. ene egerski, P.E., Director of all bids, to waive any informalities or technical other associated work on approximately 150 feet Public Works, Telephone: (307) 872-3921, Fax: defects in bids, as may be in the best interest of of Firehole Road, until 10:00 a.m. local time on (307) 872-3991, e-mail: [email protected] Sweetwater County. Monday, May th, 2020 in the office of the Direc- The deadline is tor of Public Works at the Sweetwater County No bids will be considered which are not sub- No verbal explanations, clarifications, additions, Courthouse, 80 West Flaming Gorge Way, Suite mitted on the original proposal forms, signed by or instructions will be binding to either Sweetwa- 23, Green River, WY 82935 at which time they the authorizing representative of the bidder and ter County or the Bidders, except those con- will be publicly opened and read aloud in the submitted in the envelope clearly marked 2020 firmed in writing. Monday at Meeting Room of the Board of County Commis- SWEETWATER COUNTY ROAD 4-33, FIRE- sioners. HOLE ROAD REPAIR PROJECT. A signed contract, furnished to the successful bidder, results in a binding contract without fur- A certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond No bids will be considered in which the Proposal, ther action by either party. Questions concern- 5 p.m. made payable to the Sweetwater County Clerk in Specifications, or any Provisions have been ing this Advertisement for Bid should be directed an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid modified. to Mr. ene egerski, P.E., Director of Public shall accompany each bid as a guarantee that Works, 80 West Flaming Gorge Way, Suite 23, for publication if the bond is accepted, the bidder shall execute ids must be received in the office of the Direc- Green River, WY 82935, Telephone: (307) 872- a signed contract and furnish the Contractor’s tor of Public Works of Sweetwater County on or 3921, Fax: (307) 872-3991, e-mail: legerskig@ Bond within 10 working days after the Notice before the time and date specified. ids received sweet.wy.us of Intent to award the contract. No bid may be after the time specified will not be considered on withdrawn for a period of 30 days after the date and will be returned unopened to the bidder. Dated this th day of April, 2020. of the bid opening. All bids are to be prepared in accordance with the contract documents which The Board of County Commissioners of Sweet- /s/ Cynthia L. Lane were prepared by Western Engineers & Geolo- water County hereby notifies all bidders that mi- Sweetwater County Clerk Wednesday. gists located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. nority business enterprises will be afforded full April 15, 22, 29, 2020 11310 B7 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday , April 15 , 2 02 0 BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY R. Scott Hamel Broker/Owner Chinese Buffet Specials All Broker Realty Tuesday - Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. E x peri enc e C ounts All you can eat for $8.50 Bus: (307) 875-9985 307-870-5500 Cell (A different dish is featured each day) rshamel@ sw eetw aterhsa.com 307-875-6711 ce We serve Chinese and American Food Mobile: 307-870-5809 Web: cheryl e se realtor.com Ta e out orders availa le • 1 4 1 6 U inta D rive, S te. A , G reen R iver Tuesda Saturda am m Sunda am m (At Little Bear Motel) ort t East reen iver
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