TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 108TH YEAR/ISSUE 63 WOMAN KILLED IN WAPITI; HUSBAND NAMED AS SUSPECT A 76-year-old man killed his wife and Hospital in Cody for an apparent over- p.m. Sunday. They reported receiving a Highway (U.S. Highway 14/16/20). at this time,” Mathess said. then attempted to take his own life on dose, the release indicated. call from Dennis Klingbeil in which the Donna Klingbeil, suffering from a An autopsy is scheduled for today Sunday night in the Wapiti area, the “[Dennis Klingbeil’s] condition is man said “he had just shot his wife … gunshot wound, was transported by air (Tuesday), said Park County Coroner Park County Sheriff’s Office alleges. unknown at this time but he is being and then taken numerous pills with the to Billings for medical treatment, but Tim Power. The Sheriff’s Office identified the de- guarded by a deputy from the Sheriff’s intention of killing himself,” Mathess she later died, the Sheriff’s Office said. Sunday’s homicide would mark the ceased as Donna M. Klingbeil, 75, and Office pending charges,” said Lance wrote. Monday’s release gave no indica- third time within the last year that an named her husband, Dennis K. Kling- Mathess, a spokesman for the Sheriff’s Responding deputies and medical tion about any possible motive for the older Park County man has killed his beil, as the suspect in the homicide. Office. personnel found both Klingbeils alive homicide. wife or partner. On Monday afternoon, Dennis Kling- A family member from Florida at their home, located about 1 mile west “... The investigation is ongoing and beil was being treated at West Park called authorities shortly before 10 of the Wapiti school off the North Fork no further information will be released See Wapiti, Page 2 Junior Livestock Sale shows community effort BY MARY KOUSOULOS man of the Junior Livestock Sale Tribune Intern Committee. “I’d classify it as fantastic.” ark County traditions con- The increase came despite a tinued at this year’s fair, decrease in the number of youth Pincluding the Junior Live- who sold their animals at the stock Sale, where event: with 220 lo- community mem- cal youth at the sale, bers and businesses ‘This year we that was the lowest buy livestock raised number in recent by local youth. rebounded from years. The annual sale last. I’d classify Bridges said the on July 28 brought it as fantastic.’ consistent support in many community from the Park Coun- ty community has members and busi- Joe Bridges nesses that bid on been amazing, year- Junior Livestock Sale rabbits, hogs, lambs, in and year-out. Chairman steers and goats. “We have a solid The sale brought group of businesses in a whopping $378,849, up that are always there to support nearly 10 percent from last year’s the kids,” Bridges said. “It is al- total of $345,012. ways amazing and exciting to see “This year we rebounded from Maddy Hanks of Powell shows her steer during the recent Park County Fair. Local businesses and community members spent nearly $379,000 last,” said Joe Bridges, chair- See Sale, Page 3 purchasing local youths’ animals at this year’s Junior Livestock Sale, up from 2017. Tribune photo by Carla Wensky GOP governor candidates more Mayoral candidates similar than not at governor forum highlight common BY MIKE BUHLER publican gubernatorial candi- More than 100 people Tribune Community Editor dates, all generally espoused packed the Coe Auditorium strong conservative views dur- for the forum, which was hile there were some ing a Thursday evening forum sponsored by the Park County ground, differences differences between at the Buffalo Bill Center of Republican Party. Wthe six Wyoming Re- the West in Cody. Unlike Wednesday’s de- BY MIKE BUHLER porations were laughing at us bate in Casper, there were no Tribune Community Editor — but now putting the city in an personal attacks Thursday [enviable] position among many in Cody, as moderator Darin oth candidates running for Wyoming towns.” Dudrick forbade them at the mayor of Powell empha- Economic development is beginning of the evening. In Bsized economic develop- also a high priority of challenger fact, all six candidates — Bill ment when they spoke at the Ryan Miller. RYAN MILLER Dahlin, Foster Friess, Sam Ga- Meet the Candidates Commu- “I think that’s one of the top leotos, Mark Gordon, Harriet nity Lunch Thursday at Wash- concerns that I’ll have going in Hageman and Taylor Haynes ington Park. here,” Miller said. “I want to be- — appeared to agree on more Incumbent Mayor John Wet- come very, very friendly and in- points than they didn’t at zel told the audience that eco- timate with the folks who are in Thursday’s forum. nomic development happens all levels of government, so that All of the candidates identi- “one brick at a time” by “steady they know of Powell. If there’s fied as pro-life on abortion, work from the entire commu- events to be held, if there’s out- with Galeotos, Hageman and nity.” of-state or in-state businesses Haynes saying they were pro- “I understand how state grant looking to expand or relocate, I life with no exceptions, and and loan programs benefit want Powell to be in the conver- all supported marriage as be- Powell and have partnered to sation [and] be considered for ing between one man and one seek opportunities, such as the those opportunities.” woman. The candidates also proposed hotel and conven- Wetzel also highlighted the unanimously voiced support tion space in town,” Wetzel need for providing necessary for the Second Amendment, said. “The city also provides community services and his with Friess, Hageman and necessary infrastructure for record of doing so — first as a Haynes also voicing opposi- private business to succeed. An Powell city councilman and now Republican gubernatorial candidate Foster Friess (left) visits with tion to gun-free zones. example is Powell having the as mayor. citizens during the Meet the Candidates Community Lunch Thursday foresight to develop high-speed at Washington Park. Tribune photo by Mike Buhler See Governor, Page 2 JOHN WETZEL internet — even when huge cor- See Mayor, Page 3 Investing in muleys RECENT STATE AND FEDERAL EFFORTS ARE IN federal lands.” The recent action to deny RESPONSE TO SHARP DECLINES IN THE SPECIES leases and ask that infrastruc- ture be built outside of the BY MARK DAVIS defer nearly 5,000 surface acres corridor was initiated by the Tribune Staff Writer from potential oil and gas de- Wyoming Game and Fish De- velopments which intersect the partment, which designated yoming Gov. Matt Mead Red Desert to Hoback big game those areas are migration cor- and Department of the migration corridor in southwest ridors two years ago. WInterior Wyoming. After oil and gas companies Secretary Ryan “Balancing the proposed leasing some public Zinke have come ‘Deer populations conservation of lands in those areas — and the together to help habitat and the minerals rights were scheduled protect designat- are all below responsible devel- to be leased in the BLM’s quar- ed mule deer mi- where we’d like opment of re- terly sale — representatives for gration corridors sources ensures the Game and Fish poured over in Wyoming. them to be.’ the best outcome the maps and identified leases They an- for the people and in conflict with the corridor, nounced last week Tony Mong wildlife that rely said Scott Smith, deputy direc- that the depart- Wildlife biologist on our federal tor of the Game and Fish ment will priori- lands,” Zinke said “We requested the BLM not tize the conservation efforts by in a release announcing the issue those leases that were en- deferring sales of mineral rights decision. “I’m thankful to Gov. tirely in the corridor and mini- Two mule deer fawns, with spots, browse near sunset in the Willwood district Sunday night. Wyoming is and putting lease stipulations Mead for his commitment to my mize infrastructure if the lease working to ensure a healthy herd of muleys in the state as the species has been in serious decline over the on public land. The Bureau of vision for protecting big game past two decades. Tribune photo by Mark Davis Land Management (BLM) will corridors and multiple use of See Deer, Page 8 LAST WEEK’S LOTTA NUMBER BELONGED TO LOTTA NUMBER - 2626 03/28/2019 BILL MARTENS OF FRANNIE WHO MISSED $20. PAGE 2 • POWELL TRIBUNE TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 Wapiti: Investigation ongoing YARD SALE Continued from Page 1 also in August 2017, rural Pow- Tuesday, August 14 ell resident David Williamson, 9am-noon | Mainly furniture Last August, John C. Bright, 64, killed his 65-year-old wife 901 Beckman St. 74, shot and killed his long-time Shirley Williamson, who had NWC Trapper Village Main partner, 64-year-old Mary Ann been suffering from physical Bier, before killing himself at and mental health problems. their home on Jonathon Road David Williamson pleaded in rural Powell. The Sheriff’s guilty to voluntary manslaugh- SHOP SALE Office said Bright had become ter earlier this year, testifying despondent after learning Bier that his wife had asked him to Thursday, August 9 9am-noon | NWC planned to leave him. kill her. He received an 18- to Less than three weeks later, 20-year prison sentence. 863 N. Division Street Furniture, shelving, misc. Governor: Primary election Aug. 21 Continued from Page 1 state after graduating from high school. “Utah has had no gun-free “Here in Wyoming, we need zones for [about] 20 years,” to start living in the future a Haynes said.