B2 — August 20, 2020 Northern Wyoming News Changes to Bighorn National Forest camping regulations SHERIDAN — To adapt (BHMC), a multi-county er public participation in tainable recommendation, legal for visitors to leave recommendations with to changing demands Economic Development forest planning activities, at this point, is to extend their camp equipment for the Task Force. Ideas in- from visitors, Bighorn Na- District, initiated a pub- to serve as a voice for the the dates that require a more than 14-days during cluding changes such as tional Forest officials have lic discussion of dispersed public to Forest represen- 14-day stay limit. the last few weeks of Au- zones with extended and modified the dates that camping in March of 2016. tatives, and to advocate The change in dates gust and beginning of shorter stay limits, fees require the 14-day stay This discussion took the for public interests. The would help reduce con- September. and permits, and opening limit. The new dates are form of public meetings BHMC Dispersed Camp- flict between user groups. The change in the camp- additional areas to dis- from June 1 through Sep- held in each of the four ing Task Force, comprised In late-August, hunters ing length of stay is just persed camping are being tember 30. Due to pub- Coalition counties (Big of BHMC members and are establishing hunting the beginning; the Task considered. lic comments and concern Horn, Johnson, Sheridan concerned citizens from camps, while other groups Force had other recom- For more information, with current dispersed and Washakie), as well all four counties, recently are looking for a place to mendations for Bighorn contact Paul Schilke, Act- camping regulations and as a short online survey. submitted recommenda- camp with their family be- National Forest officials. ing Forest Recreation management, the Big The BHMC initiated this tions to the Bighorn Na- fore school starts or sum- More will come as Forest Staff Officer, at 307-674- Horn Mountain Coalition process to promote broad- tional Forest. The most ob- mer ends. It will not be officials work through the 2600. Shoshone National Forest extends comment period CODY — Following this 28, 2020. www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ al Forest, visit http://www. week’s three virtual public “We heard from numerous shoshone/home/?cid=stel- fs.usda.gov/shoshone, follow meetings, the Shoshone Na- members of the public that prd3846526. Comments on us on Twitter (@Shoshon- tional Forest Supervisor has they needed more time to the Preliminary Environ- eNF), or like us on Facebook decided to extend the com- fully digest the Preliminary mental Assessment should (US Forest Service – Shosho- ment period associated with Environmental Assessment,” be submitted in writing via ne National Forest). the Preliminary Environ- said Forest Supervisor Lisa one of the following means: As America’s first na- mental Assessment, which is Timchak. “I want to ensure Send an email to SM.FS. tional forest, the Shoshone part of the Travel Manage- all interested individuals [email protected] National Forest has 2.4 mil- ment Planning process for and parties have adequate with “Shoshone NF Travel lion acres of diverse terrain motorized use. time to provide robust writ- Management Planning Proj- and a mission to sustain the A legal notice will be pub- ten comments on this assess- ect” in the subject line or health, diversity, and produc- lished next week in the paper ment, so I am extending the Via regular mail to Mark tivity of the forest to meet of record, the Cody Enter- comment period by 30 days.” Foster (Environmental Coor- the needs of present and fu- prise, with the revised dates The Preliminary Environ- dinator), Shoshone National ture generations. for the extended comment mental Assessment and all Forest, 808 Meadow Lane -USDA- period. With the additional associated maps are located Avenue, Cody, WY 82414 USDA is an equal oppor- 30 days, the comment period on the Shoshone National For additional informa- tunity provider, employer, will now end on September Forest website at https:// tion on the Shoshone Nation- and lender. Final decision notice on the tie flume vegetation Enzi, Barrasso applaud expansion of management project hunting and fishing opportunities SHERIDAN — The envi- commissioning of ten and a Washington, D.C. — U.S. “Wyoming is home to one-of- distant outdoor activities sport fishing on acres al- ronmental analysis process half miles of existing closed Senators Mike Enzi and a-kind beauty and natural like hunting and fishing are ready open to other hunting. for the Tie Flume Vegeta- roads. The decision will not John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., treasures. It’s important to more important than ever.” Hutton Lake National tion Management Project on change or impact over-snow released the following state- ensure that our public lands The changes in Wyoming Wildlife Refuge: Open up- the Tongue Ranger District vehicle use within the proj- ments after U.S. Secretary and recreational areas are include: land game and big game is complete. This includes ect area. The 47,500-acre of the Interior David Bern- accessible to the public for Bamforth National Wild- hunting for the first time on the objection process on the project area is centered at hardt announced the open- multiple use so those unique life Refuge: Open upland acres already open to other draft Decision Notice. With Township 55 North, Range ing and expansion of more areas can be enjoyed by more game and big game hunting hunting. that completion, the Final 88 West, Section 22 and is than 850 hunting and fish- people.” for the first time. Pathfinder National Wild- Decision Notice has been located southeast and south- ing opportunities across 2.3 “Today’s final rule is wel- Cokeville Meadows Na- life Refuge: Open mourning signed and posted for public west of the junction of U.S. million acres at 147 national come news to hunters and tional Wildlife Refuge: Open dove hunting on acres al- viewing. Highways 14 and 14a. wildlife refuges and national fishermen in Wyoming and light geese hunting and ready open to other hunting. The purpose of the proj- “The Tie Flume Project fish hatcheries, including ar- across the country,” said ect is to implement the 2005 will make great strides to eas in Wyoming. Barrasso said. “In Wyoming, Bighorn National Forest improve forest conditions “This announcement to hunting and fishing are a PUBLIC NOTICE Land and Resource Man- and wildlife habitat in the expand hunting and fishing huge part of our way of life. PUBLIC NOTICE agement Plan (forest plan) project area,” said Andrew opportunities on public lands I’m pleased we will now have through a variety of vege- Johnson, Bighorn National is good news for sportsmen expanded recreation access NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE tation treatments, wildlife Forest Supervisor. “While I and for our state,” Enzi said. at a time where socially AND FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT habitat improvements, and recognize not all aspects of Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of October 2020, fi nal travel management objec- this decision are satisfac- settlement will be made by Washakie County School District No. 2, for and on account of a contract with Apex Mechanical, LLC, tives. The need for the proj- tory to everyone, District Inc. for the Dust Collection project. ect is to change the existing Ranger Ormseth is making PUBLIC NOTICE condition of the landscape the right decision for these The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifi cations of Arete Design Group, and the to the desired condition de- National Forest resources. I NOTICE TO BIDDERS above date being the 41st day after the fi rst publication of this scribed in the forest plan. encourage the public to stay notice, the said Contractor will be entitled to fi nal settlement and Sealed bids entitled “ONE (1) NEW SOLID WASTE RE- payment therefore. The selected action is the engaged with the Bighorn FUSE TRUCK” will be received by the City of Worland, Wyo- proposed action, which in- National Forest on future ming, at the offi ce of the City Clerk, 829 Big Horn Avenue, P.O. Any person, partnership, association, agency or corporation who cludes approximately 2,000- projects like this.” Box 226, Worland, Wyoming 82401, until MONDAY, AUGUST shall have any unpaid claims against said Contractor for or on 3,500 acres of commercial Implementation of the 31, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. to be publicly opened and reviewed at account of the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment, suste- that time for the purchase by the City of ONE (1) NEW SOL- nance, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such harvest and 1,700 acres of vegetation treatments may ID WASTE REFUSE TRUCK, pursuant to specifi cations. The contractor and/or subcontractor in or about the performance of precommercial thinning. begin as early as this year successful bid will be awarded on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, said work may at any time, up to and including the date of fi nal Other actions include pre- (2020). Other project im- 2020, at 7:00 P.M., during the regularly scheduled council meet- settlement and payment, fi le a verifi ed statement of any and all scribed burns, aspen and ri- plementation, including ing. amounts due on account of such claim with: parian meadow restoration, prescribed burning, road clo- General Bidding Conditions and Specifi cations are on fi le and Karen Kelly, Architect fish habitat improvement, sures and decommissioning, may be obtained at the offi ce of the City Clerk (307-347-2486) at Arete Design Group and changes to roads and and wildlife and fish habitat the above address without charge. 45 East Louchs, Suite 301 Sheridan, WY 82801 trails. Changes to roads and work, will not likely start Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed trails include the following: until 2021 or later. Failure on the part of the claimant to fi le such statement prior to the City of Worland and must be plainly marked on the outside to fi nal settlement and payment will relieve absolutely Washakie 1) addition of a one mile new More information about describing the item being bid on. Emailed Bids or Bids received County School District No. 2, for all or any liability for such claim. motorized system trail; 2) the project and a copy of the after August 31, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., will not be accepted. conversion of six and a half final decision is available August 20-27, September 3, 2020 The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. miles of open, high-clear- on the Bighorn’s website ance system roads to closed at https://www.fs.usda.gov/ DATED this 3rd day of August, 2020. (two miles) or non-motorized project/?project=54192 or PUBLIC NOTICE trail (four and a half miles) by contacting Christopher /s/ Kent A. Richins Kent A. Richins IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT to prevent elk security hab- D. Jones at 307-674-2627 or Worland City Attorney WASHAKIE COUNTY, WYOMING itat loss and to improve christopher.d.jones@usda. August 13-20, 2020 hunting success; and 4) de- gov. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) ) ) Probate No. 2020-0029 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Larry Dean Bear ) ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WASHAKIE COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE ) WYOMING ) NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE Deceased. ) OF FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT WASHAKIE COUNTY, WYOMING ) ) Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of October 2020, fi nal ) settlement will be made by Washakie County School District No. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DISTRIBUTION OF REAL VS. ) 2, for and on account of a contract with Fox General Construction PROPERTY SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ) for the Vocational Educational Building project. WORLAND HOSPITAL, INC., A ) TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE: WYOMING NONPROFIT CORP. ) The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifi cations of the Washakie County School YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that pursuant to W.S. § 2-1- NOTICE OF PUBLICATION District #2’s new vocational educational building and the above 205, Thomas Duane Bear, the Petitioner has made application date being the 41st day after the fi rst publication of this notice, for a decree of distribution on behalf of Thomas Duane Bear, dis- Notice is hereby given the above Plaintiff, Washakie the said Contractor will be entitled to fi nal settlement and pay- tributee, for the following interests in personal and real property: County, Wyoming has fi led an action to quiet title in and to the ment therefore. real property more specifi cally known as Lots 8 and 9, Block 22, Any person, partnership, association, agency or corporation who Lot 6, Block 3, Sage Creek Addition, City of Worland, Court Place Addition to the City of Worland, County of Washakie, shall have any unpaid claims against said Contractor for or on Washakie County, Wyoming and the following titles; State of Wyoming. Any person or entity claiming to be a successor account of the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment, suste- in interest to Worland, Hospital, Inc or any other person or entity nance, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such Gallatin 1979 G3295 MH asserting a legal claim in and to the subject property must fi le an contractor and/or subcontractor in or about the performance of Toyota 2007 1NXBRE07Z932044 4DR answer to the complaint within thirty (30) days of the last date said work may at any time, up to and including the date of fi nal Any undiscovered property. of publication of notice of this lawsuit in the Northern Wyoming settlement and payment, fi le a verifi ed statement of any and all News, a newspaper of general circulation in Washakie County, amounts due on account of such claim with: If no objection to the application is fi led within 30 days of the Wyoming or, that failing, all claims save those of Washake County, fi rst date of publication, the Court may enter its decree without Wyoming shall be barred and title to the real estate and improve- Karen Kelly, Architect further notice. ments referenced in the complaint shall be vested in Washakie Arete Design Group County, Wyoming. 45 East Louchs, Suite 301 DATED this 11th day of August, 2020. Sheridan, WY 82801 DATED this 21st day of July, 2020. /s/ James A. Michel Jr. Failure on the part of the claimant to fi le such statement prior James A. Michel Jr., Wyo. No. 6-3419 /s/ Christy Schneider to fi nal settlement and payment will relieve absolutely Washakie APEX Legal, P.C. Christy Schneider County School District No. 2, for all or any liability for such claim. P.O. Box 552 Clerk of the District Court Washakie County School District No. 2 Worland, WY 82401 July 30, August 6-13-20, 2020 August 20-27, September 3, 2020 August 20-27, 2020