More added to vaccine group Staff Report cluded in receiving vaccines, the and efficiently as possible.” supply of vaccines throughout The larger vaccine group People aged 65 and older Wyoming remains limited and was originally announced dur- with certain high-risk medical people in the new 1C list may be ing a COVID-19 update for the conditions can now receive the waiting until later in the year to county’s community leaders last COVID-19 vaccines according receive a vaccination. week. to the Wyoming Department of “Counties are vaccinating At the time, no one knew Health. people in both Phase 1A and what the 1C group would consist A new 1C group has also been some Phase 1B groups right now, of, but local health workers an- added to the priority vaccina- and working through the prior- ticipated the age cap would drop tion list based on a list of critical ity groups based on what is most from 70 to 65. infrastructure employees cre- appropriate for their counties,” According to the WDH, the ated by the Cybersecurity and Stephanie Pyle, Public Health 1C category includes homeless Infrastructure Security Agency Division senior administrator people and those living in con- through the Department of with WDH. “We are working gregate settings. Homeland Security. with counties to help ensure vac- While more people are in- cine is administered as quickly Continued on A2

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 130th Year, 37th Issue Green River, WY 82935 Address Service Requested $1.50 City seeks input on disc golf proposal By DAVID MARTIN Publisher

The Green River City Council seeks comments from residents regarding a proposed 18-hole disc golf course in the Scott’s Bottom Nature Area. The idea was presented to the Council by Kevin King and Rick Yoak during a recent workshop. The proposed disc golf course would not impact the archery and shooting range near the nature area and the course would not require any city fi nding. Disc golf combines golf with fl ying discs where players throw discs towards a targets. Players compete for the lowest number of throws, like strokes in golf, and the game is played on a course with either nine or 18 holes. The 18-hole course proposed would be the largest in Southwestern Wyoming as Rawlins, Rock Springs and Evanston only have nine-hole courses. According to Dave Lansing, the parks and recreation director for Rock Springs, the nine-hole course at Arthur Park does see regular use in the summer, despite the challenge the frequent wind often presents. “Our disc golf course sees a limited amount of use day to day and yet more days than not in the summer it appears someone is playing there,” he said. Lunch is served Lansing also said he has seen adults in groups and families playing at the park. Irish Kreis serves salads to people in the Golden Hour Senior Center Cafeteria Tuesday morning. According to GHSC Director During the presentation to the Green Jackie Grubb, the center bought table dividers using money allocated by the county’s charitable relief program. The dividers River City Council, Kind said the sport allow four people to sit at a table. Star photo by David Martin was gaining popularity and believes the course would bring additional traffi c to Green River. According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, the number of members has increased yearly from 2015 to 2015. The County GOP condemns Cheney association claimed 30,454 members in 2015 and 53,366 in 2019. Staff Report Representative Cheney’s political allies on According to the Merriam-Webster King told the Council the course would the Left (sic) have permitted, enabled (to dictionary, censure is an offi cial reprimand include tee boxes, baskets and a kiosk with Fallout over Rep. Liz Cheney’s vote to include raising bail for insurrectionist), and or a judgment involving condemnation, course and disc golf information. Some impeach former President Donald Trump excused violent uprisings across America among other similar defi nitions. Sweetwa- brushes would need to be trimmed or continues throughout the Cowboy State as that have caused loss of life and destruction ter County’s GOP isn’t alone in criticizing removed to create and outline a play fi eld. county Republican parties continue voicing of private and public property,” the state- Cheney action. Republicans in nine other King and Yoak seek to raise $12,000 for their displeasure with the vote. ment reads. counties, including nearby Carbon, Fre- the course and plan to start building in the The Sweetwater County Republican The statement claims Cheney betrayed mont and Lincoln Counties, have censured spring if the Council approves the request. Party was no different Saturday after its the trust of a majority of Wyoming’s Cheney. An additional vote took place in Lansing believes a volunteer group could central committee approved a motion to electorate and neglected to represent the Niobrara County Tuesday, through the create a well-maintained disc golf course, condemn Cheney’s vote. According to a Republican Party. The resolution calls on results of that vote were not available as of if they’re committed to it. copy of the resolution posted to the Sweet- Cheney to appear before the Wyoming press time. Cheney has also gained a pri- “Maintenance costs are very minimal water Republican Party’s Facebook Page, Republican Party’s next central committee mary opponent in Sen. Anthony Bouchard at our course because the grounds remain the condemnation accuses her of sid- meeting to explain her actions. However, (R-Cheyenne) for the 2022 election. in their natural state and I suspect that’s ing with Democrats in voting to approve short of censuring Cheney, the Sweetwa- However, the vote hasn’t impacted her normally the case for a disc golf course,” articles of impeachment brought against ter GOP opted to condemn her actions -- standing with one powerful GOP leader in he said. Trump without undergoing a formal hear- mainly because a question of if the county Congress. In a recent statement to CNN, The Council intends to act on the ing. party could censure someone not specifi - Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell request Feb. 16 and residents can provide “In contrast to President Donald J. cally affi liated with the county party arose (R-Ken.) said, “Liz Cheney is a leader with comment on the city website, www. Trump’s call for “peaceful and patriotic during the meeting, according to Sweetwa- deep convictions and the courage to act on cityofgreenriver.org. voices,” to respond to political opposition, ter GOP Secretary Cindy Lane. them.” Fire department sees busy 2020

The Green River Fire Department The department, according to had a very busy year in 2020, not only Erdmann, had 8,061 training hours, with a record number of recorded all following COVID rules. incidents, but also with several Erdmann says these dedicated outside elements that occurred. personnel ensured the safety of the Assistant Fire Chief Larry Erdmann City of Green River, Jamestown, and said, “these tasks were accomplished the Sweetwater County areas from by the hard work, and dedication mile marker 95 on I-80, west to the of the two full time administrative Sweetwater-Uinta county line, North staff, the 38 part-time volunteer staff to Highway 28, and South to the including firefighters, lieutenants, Wyoming-Utah state line, including and captains.” Manila Utah. Erdmann says the Green River Fire Erdmann says the Department Department responded to a record could not do the coverage without 663 incidents, including 43 calls the great relationship with the in a 24 hour period following the Green River Police Department and huge wind and snow storm in early the Castle Rock Ambulance Service September. responders. A2 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Former G&F commissioner discusses his removal

Rebecca Price, AuD By BRADY OLTMANS enacted. While the commission has encouraged unfettered 198 Uinta Drive Sublette Examiner spirited debate, Dube wrote, Schmid made public state- ItÕs never too Green River, WY 82935 Via Wyoming News Exchange ments in writing, via social media and in person that were 307.875.1460 directly contrary to votes and actions taken from the com- early to get your 15 Shrine Club Road PINEDALE — Following days of statements, La Barge mission as a whole. Lander, WY 82520 businessman Mike Schmid capped the week of his removal “That type of behavior unfortunately undermined the ac- hearing checked! 307.335.7555 from the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission with a tions of the governor, the commission and the department,” statement on Jan. 29, countering a statement released by Dube said. “Mike’s failure to support the duly enacted com- OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: Game and Fish President Pete Dube the day before. mission actions has harmed the important actions taken by • Hearing Device Sales Schmid announced in a Facebook post on Jan. 25 that, the commission, the department and the governor.” • Hearing Device Servicing among other things, his “role as a commissioner and free- The following morning Schmid responded to Dube’s statement with another Facebook post. • Diagnostic Testing for doms as an American were too confl icting.” The following morning Game and Fish Department staff received an email Schmid said he spent hours talking with people to keep Pediatrics & Adults stating Schmid was no longer on the commission. them engaged and make them feel heard by the Game and • Balance & Dizziness Testing Dube released a statement on Jan. 28 that thanked Fish Commission. • Custom Ear Molds Schmid for his four years of service. Of Schmid’s notable “When I had reservations about certain issues I spoke • Assistive Listening Devices contributions, Dube brought attention to the creation of the truth to the folks,” Schmid wrote. “I felt that someone We are committed to the WYldlife Fund, which Dube said will benefi t wildlife for in my position speaking the truth that may align with their your long-term hearing years to come. thoughts would give them hope that they had a commis- healthcare! In that same statement, Dube said Schmid’s actions sioner that heard them and in turn get them more active in confl icted with the actions the commission voted on and the process.” Patience requested for vaccine rollout plans From A1 own residents,” Angie “People will need to get Critical infrastruc- Van Houten, Commu- their second doses in the ture employees in 1C nity Health Section chief same location where they consists of those work- with WDH, said. “There get their first, which is ing in energy industries, are a few situations such another reason to stay transportation, informa- as for certain workers closer to home.” tion technology, critical employed in a different “I continue to be ex- manufacturing, com- county than where they cited about the promise munications, food and live that are understand- of ending the pandemic agriculture, financial able, but most people re- these vaccines offer. The industries, those working ally should look to their overall vaccination effort with nuclear reactors, own county’s resources.” is a process with many materials and waste, wa- The vaccines available steps and most of us will ter, commercial facilities require two different need to be patient until and defense industrial shots to activate. it’s our turn,” Harrist base. Because of that, the said. “But when it is your Because of low vaccine WDH is requiring people turn we absolutely want amounts the WDH asks to get the second booster you to get vaccinated.” residents to receive it in from the same location Not every state is ap- their own counties. they received the first. proaching their vaccina- “Vaccine is being “We want you to get tion efforts the same way distributed largely both doses and part of and there are differences based on population our state and local ef- between counties within estimates. Going across forts includes planning Wyoming on distribution county lines to receive for two doses,” Dr. Alexia and progress. vaccines can harm the Harrist, state health of- “But we are all on the other county’s ability to ficer and state epidemi- same path toward the meet the needs of their ologist with WDH said. same goal,” she said. Any Way You Want It That’s the way you’ll get it!

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Forrest B. Estes, 62, of Kittan- after his retirement, he moved to of Green River, WY; a brother, Jhon ning, PA, formerly of Green River, Whitesburg, PA. Forest loved to Estes and wife, Jeannie of Lyman, SAME-DAY DENTURE SERvICE WY passed away on Wednesday, camp, fish and was very talkative and WY; sisters, Katrina Lane of Page, Jan. 27, 2021, at Armstrong County could carry on a conversation with AZ, Diane Powell of Vernal UT, Pam DENTURES ...... $395-$850 per denture Memorial Hospital. anyone. He will be lovingly remem- Grigg and husband, Gary of MT, and RELINES ...... $300 per denture He was born on Feb. 10, bered for his joking person- Mary Gregory and husband, Wade of CROWNS ...... $950 per crown 1958 to Harvey and Dorothy ality and positive attitude. ND; mother and father-in-law, Joan (Peters) Estes. His memory will be and Paul Schall of Ford City; eight IMPLANTS ...... $700-$1400 per unit Forrest was a member of cherished by his wife; Sherry grandchildren and numerous nieces Mt. Union Lutheran Church L. (Schall) Estes, who he and nephews. New patient exams $50 in Shelocta, PA. He retired married on Dec. 22, 1996; Forrest was preceded in death by Susan Baker, D.D.S. from General Chemical his sons, Jason S. Estes and his parents; a daughter, Katy Estes; 933 Main St., Lander, WY Dentures & Dental Care of Lander Corp. in Wyoming where wife, Diane of Lyman, WY brother, Clarence “Buster” Estes; 1-307-332-3434 he worked as a liquor prep and Michael D. Estes and and sisters, Janet Ledford and Cindy operator. While in Wyoming, wife, Heidi of Conneaut, OH; Estes. he enjoyed prospecting and a daughter, Amber Estes and A memorial will take place this searching for gold. In 2000, companion, Nick Hensley summer. Chester Lee Jerome

Chester Lee Jerome, 77, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his residence in Rock the AthLete of the Week Springs, Wyoming. He was a of Rock Springs for 46 years and former resident of Colorado. Kolby Ivie Mr. Jerome was born April 11, 1943 in Billings, Montana; the son of Glen William Jerome and Katherine Hunter. Kolby leads the entire 4A West Following cremation, military honors, graveside services and inurnment will be conducted Conference in assists. He ranks 10th at a later date. in our conference for scoring, and 4th Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com. in 3-pt. percentage. Kolby contributed 11 points, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 4 Phillip Critton rebounds against our win against Jackson two weeks ago.

Nominated by: GRHS Boys Basketball Coaches Phillip Critton, 82, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home in Green River, CONGRATS! 1571 Dewar Dr. #101, Rock Springs • Wyoming. He was a resident of Green River for 40 years and former resident of Vernal, Utah. (307) 382-7722 Mr. Critton was born May 7, 1938 in Stover, Missouri; the son of William Keith Critton and Woodie Denzel Merriott. Following Cremation, Private Family services will be conducted. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhome.com. THANK YOU! James E. Scott

James E. Scott of Rock Springs, passed away at his home on January 22, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 12, 1957 in Hammond, Indiana, to Hazel Iris (Bee) and Harold Victor Scott. Services will be held at a later date. Condolences for family can be left at www.foxfh.com Granger mayor pleas not guilty ROCK SPRINGS (Wyoming a personally-owned vehicle, fuel, a maximum sentence of 10 years News Exchange) — Granger and replacement parts for a fur- imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. Mayor Bradley McCollum pleaded nace at McCollum’s rental prop- Wrongful appropriation of public not guilty Monday afternoon in erty in New York state. property is a misdemeanor pun- District Court to using the town’s McCollum was arrested by ishable by a maximum one-year bank cards for personal purchas- Sweetwater County sheriff depu- sentence and $1,000 fine. We would like to thank Solvay for es. ties in November 2020 and A trial date was set for June 7, McCollum, 56, who was elected charged with alleged felony theft 2021, although McCollum’s attor- sponsoring our Newspapers In mayor in 2018, is alleged to have and wrongful appropriation of ney said a plea agreement is being used one of the town’s bank cards public property. He pleaded not negotiated. Education Reading Program. for at least four separate personal guilty to both charges during his McCollum remains free on a purchases totaling over $1,300 arraignment before Judge Rich- $1,500 bond and continues to Sweetwater County School District #2 during a six-month period be- ard Lavery in Sweetwater County serve as mayor although the con- students benefi t because of their generosity. tween July and December of 2019. District Court. ditions of his bond prevent him According to court documents, In Wyoming, theft in excess of from controlling any of Granger’s these purchases included tires for $1,000 is a felony punishable by finances. 445 Uinta Drive Green River Fatigue a possible cause in fatal crash 307-875-3103 www.greenriverstar.com Staff Report wearing his seatbelt at the in the number of fatalities The highest number took time of the crash. He was recorded on Wyoming’s place in 2019, where WHP Either fatigue or an taken to Memorial Hospital highways and interstates. troopers investigated 14 unknown medical issue are of Sweetwater County, The WHP have investigated highway fatalities. In 2018, the causes of a fatal crash where he died from his 11 deaths since the start of there were six fatal crashes west of Rock Springs. injuries. the year, the second highest reported, while five were According to the The first month of 2021 January number in the past recorded during January Financial Wyoming Highway has seen a large increase four years. 2020. Patrol, they were notified of a crash took place Focus at 12:16 p.m., Jan. 28 near mile marker 99 on With Ultra-loW rates, the westbound lane of shoUld YoU still invest in Bonds? Interstate 80. If youÕve been investing for many years and youÕve owned bonds, you’ve seen some pretty big changes on your financial statements. In The driver, Joseph E. 2000, the average yield on a 10-year U.S. Treasury security was about Conway, 60, of Nashua, 6%; in 2010, it had dropped to slightly over 3%, and for most of 2020, it N.H., was driving a 2016 was less than 1%. That’s an enormous difference, and it may lead you to this question: With yields so low on bonds, why should you even consider Volvo Conventional tractor- them? trailer, which has drifted off Of course, while the 10-year Treasury note is an important bench- the right side of the road. mark, it doesn’t represent the returns on any bonds you could purchase. Conway then Typically, longer-term bonds, such as those that mature in 20 or 30 years, pay higher rates to account for inflation and to reward you for locking up overcorrected the vehicle your money for many years. But the same downward trend can be seen to the left, which resulted in these longer-term bonds, too – in 2020, the average 30-year Treasury it to leave the road and bond yield was only slightly above 1.5%. overturn. Conway was Among other things, these numbers mean that investors of 10 or 20 years ago could have gotten some reasonably good income from in- vestment-grade bonds. But today, the picture is different. (Higher-yield bonds, sometimes known as ÒjunkÓ bonds, can offer more income but carry a higher risk of default.) Services update Nonetheless, while rates are low now, you may be able to employ a strategy that can help you in any interest-rate environment. You can A celebration of life for build a bond “ladder” of individual bonds that mature on different dates. When market interest rates are low, you’ll still have your longer-term William Jose Da Silva bonds earning higher yields (and long-term yields, while fluctuating, are will be held from 3-5 pm, expected to rise in the future). When interest rates rise, your maturing Thursday, February 4, bonds can be reinvested at these new, higher levels. Be sure you evaluate 2021 at The Church of whether a bond ladder and the securities held within it are consistent with your investment objectives, risk tolerance and financial circum- Jesus Christ of Latter- stances. day Saints Stake Center, Furthermore, bonds can provide you with other benefits. For one 2055 Edgar Street, Rock thing, they can help diversify your portfolio, especially if it’s heavily Springs, WY. weighted toward stocks. Also, stock and bond prices often (although not always) move in opposite directions, so if the stock market goes through a down period, the value of your bonds may rise. And bonds are usually less volatile than stocks, so they can have a “calming” effect on your portfolio. Plus, if you hold your bonds until maturity, you will get your entire prin- Correction cipal back (providing the bond issuer doesn’t default, which is generally unlikely if you own investment-grade bonds), so bond ownership gives In the Jan. 27, 2021 you a chance to preserve capital while still investing. edition of the Green But if the primary reason you have owned bonds is because of the in- River Star, in the article come they offer, you may have to look elsewhere during periods of ul- tra-low interest rates. For example, you could invest in dividend-paying “ WWCC leaders select 15 stocks. Some stocks have long track records of increasing dividends, year to layoff,” Teresa Shafe after year, giving you a potential source of rising income. (Keep in mind, had been incorrectly though, that dividends can be increased, decreased or eliminated at any time.) Be aware, though, that stocks are subject to greater risks and mar- attributed to comments ket movements than bonds. about the college’s Ultimately, while bonds may not provide the income they did a few athletics and biology years ago, they can have a place in a long-term investment strategy. Con- departments. The Green sider how they might fit into yours. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward River Star apologizes for Jones Financial Advisor. the error. For more information please call 307-382-3278. O piniOn

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And I found you see here. Guest Column I had the department head of myself asking ‘what is happening, The Star editorials, which appear un- psychology take me in and help set how did I get here when I set out der the title “Our View,” are written from This is perhaps an interest- me on the path of research some- to just graduate?’ the position of the newspaper, usually ing thing I find myself doing in a thing that is required ultimately The answer is I was taught that time that seems to be marked with for master’s and PhD school. But I I should always leave a place in a with the influence of several people, and never ending problems and few came to the school telling myself I better condition than when I found in the hope that they will carry the weight answers in sight. was just there to get my degree get it, and when I looked around I of our 100-plus years of leadership. My name is Ryan Desmond for caught up and move onto the next didn’t see many students working The personal columns and letters those who have been in the com- school to do the same. to do the same thing so I stepped appearing elsewhere on this page, and munity for quite some time, My By the end of my first year, I up to do something if not anything others, represent the opinions of single grandparents owned the Desmond had won an award for the poster to improve the state and condition individuals and do not necessarily reflect Motel In Green River. I grew up in presentations at the WWCC re- of the college. the position of the newspaper. The Star Green River and after my enlist- search convention and I had gone To improve the student learning welcomes and encourages you to write ment with the Marines ended, I to my first conference to present at WWCC and to make the school a Letter to the Editor. We will print all came back home. I enrolled at my research. which has done largely a great signed, original letters of local interest. Western Wyoming Community I was a radio show host and service to me provide the same ser- College in 2018, setting out to start had started the Psychology Club vice if not perhaps better to those Please provide a phone number for my education on the right foot. and was involved in the Veter- to come. verification. The truth is I struggled in school ans Club on campus as well. The If I were asking the version of We will not publish letters that are as a kid (I graduated in 2005). And second year I became president me from 2018 if I should go to libelous or scurrilous in nature. Letters of when it came time to decide if I of the Radio Club and eventually WWCC in fall 2021, I don’t think thanks are offered at a reduced price in would go straight to the university Veterans Club also. I continued to He would have enrolled. With such our classified section. or our own local community col- do research and present and grow, positions disappearing from the lege knowing that I was going to be often offering advice to fellow faculty. How can they expect an going to school pursuing a PhD in classmates and participate in my adjunct to offer meaningful in- Deadlines psychology, I had some decisions coursework. This year I became struction to many of these cours- Deadlines for The Green River STAR are: to make. Going to WWCC was the student government president es? Do course discussion with an LEGAL NOTICES, CLASSIFIED LINE largely one of the best decisions after being asked to run by a few online post and a textbook? ADVERTISING and CLASSIFIED DISPLAY, I ever made concerning my aca- fellow students and a faculty mem- These courses require conversa- Monday 5 p.m.; AROUND THE TOWN NEWS and SPORTS NEWS, AND OTHER NEWS, Monday, demic future and progress. I was ber or two. tion and dialogue to understand Noon; To request a photographer, please try to taken in by smaller class sizes, in- And I found myself in the mid- and truly learn the material in the give at least three days' notice. person classes and instructors and dle of a storm financial crisis at the course just doing some arbitrary professors that were willing to take college. A pandemic and students task only hurts the students overall Office Hours the time to work with me when I trying to get a quality education. learning experience. Office hours for The Green River STAR are wasn’t getting something or had a Teachers desperately trying to 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. question I wasn’t understanding adapt the needs of their students Continued on A5 Closed Saturday, Sunday and major holidays. If your route manager missed your paper, call 307-875-3103 by 11:30 a.m. Friday and your copy will be delivered to your door. For mail subscribers, call 307-875-3103 anytime after it A voice for Wyoming wildlife becomes apparent your copy is lost. By JACKIE HAUPTMAN off Vedauwoo Road along Middle Crow Creek, one on the Subscriptions Name______Guest Column popular state land bordering the National Forest accessed by North Buford Rd and the fourth just off Forest Service Address______City______Some favorite places around Laramie to access public Rd 701. These four cases occurred between the weeks of State______lands have become, for a few, places of trauma and danger. November 15 and January 18, 2021. Zip______By Mail Since mid-November six dogs became entangled in neck Broadening the time frame to February 2020, we tell of ฀ 52 issues in Sweetwater and Uinta Counties, WY snares or held in terror by foot-hold traps. That is, six cases a man and his dog on BLM land in Rodger Canyon about 8 and Daggett County, Utah $42.00 in an eight-week period. If we broaden the time frame to miles north of Laramie. There a 10” Quick-Kill Conibear trap ฀ 52 issues outside above areas $65.00 By Route Manager (in Green River only) include February of 2020, less than 12 months ago, we can was baited with a feathered chicken. The dog went for it, but ฀ 52 issues $42.00 add another. the trap did not live up to its name, as often happens, and the Clip this form and mail to: The Green River STAR P.O. Box 580, Green River, WY 82935 Except for one, all were on public land and at least half 70-pound Old English Sheepdog escaped serious injury after set illegally. The one case on private land occurred early the herculean and innovative action of his owner. December 2020 and involved a foot-hold trap that lacked an Why tell these stories and what does it all mean? Mail identification tag, a trapping violation. Immediately adjacent Education, advocacy, and reform. Many people who use our to the boundary of Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge a public lands are unaware about trapping and its prevalence The Green River STAR dog slipped under the fence onto private land where she was on public lands, even less know about the lax regulations. 445 Uinta Dr., P.O. Box 580 Green River, WY 82935 held by a foot-hold trap, howling in agony, while her owner Yes, traps and snares can be set without limits adjacent to Email: [email protected] ran for help. trails, year-round and without warning. Yes, animals linger In late December, a woman and her dog, accompanied for days. Yes, quick-kill traps fail at the job. Yes, game POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The by friends, went to ski the popular Chimney Park area on animals are trapped and ensnared, yet no poaching charges Green River STAR, P.O. Box 580, Green River, WY the Medicine Bow-Routt NF just west of Woods Landing. issued. The violations go on. The stories shared here involve 82935 Moments after arriving, her dog was in a foot-hold trap just beloved family pets whose owners speak out, but what about The Green River STAR (USPS 781-960) is published weekly. steps from the trailhead. Again, the panic and helplessness the wildlife? Periodicals Postage paid at Green River, WY 82935 for dog and owner alike. Closer to Laramie four equally unnerving cases, two Continued on A5 Wednesday, February 3, 2021 www.greenriverstar.com A5 Western will only hurt itself Pets of the Week through faculty layoff plan From A4 run fields might I add that tie into every other field of education in one way or another. The overall picture I’m trying to paint here is that And rather than pull from larger departments they when you start removing your ability to teach nu- chose to eliminate departments in a manner that will anced classes in person you are directly hurting the only cripple its student base. I beg of anyone reading Zelda students. this letter. You are hampering their ability to gain life experi- If you have time, write a letter to the board of trust- Fill up your hearts by adopting Zelda! ences early in their higher education that could in ee’s secretary and let them know how this decision the long run make them more successful. Life is not will impact not only the staff, but the students and the She is a sweet girl, around 1-2 years old. a perfect 500-word post and two replies it is having community surrounding the school. She takes a bit longer to warm up to new dialogue with another person in real time. I think its important to point out it is not important people and new surroundings. She does So today its removing nine faculty positions, it is to stand up here because it affects us, Its important removing the school’s current ability to teach at least to do because it is the right thing to do. To not let the ok with most other cats. Unsure how she three fields. college, inflict wounds on itself that will only hurt it does with kids and dogs. She is spayed And that does not make sense to me in the long in the longer run to fix an immediate problem. and up to date on vaccines To adopt a dog, cat or kitten from the Green River Animal Shelter, call them at Calls for trapping regulations grow 872-0570 to schedule an appointment. From A4 porcupine, raccoon, red fox, skunk reform are characterized as and stray cat). How can the tool be “sentimentalist”. Well, guilty as A growing number of people used if unaware of which way is up? charged, I have feelings. I believe if PET OF THE WEEK BROUGHT TO YOU BY . . . around our state, some motivated Trapping and hunting of “predatory” someone is going to kill an animal by the death of a beloved pet, animals continues without restriction then it should be done quickly and are advocating for wildlife and to number, method, season and effectively. I believe that the pursuit pets. Concerned citizens ask for without requiring a permit. of an animal with the intention of mandatory trapper education, trap All resource agencies, like WGFD, killing that animal ought to proceed set-backs from trails, reporting and are founded on the public trust in a manner whereby the animal is accounting for non-target species, doctrine. The citizens have entrusted in full capacity to use her alertness, trapper harvest reports, 24-hour the care of all Wyoming wildlife, fitness, and specialized senses to Monday-Friday check requirement, closure of high- all 800 species, to the WGFD. detect danger and have ample room Shop use public lands to trapping of fur All citizens, all 800 species. The and opportunity to escape. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends bearers and predators. The list is exception, those whose legal status is There are two non-profits in WyomingÕs Largest long because the regulations are “predator”. Wyoming working hard to share 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. short. Calling for trapping rules safety and awareness information. If Showroom Trapping is often promoted and regulations is no more an you want to find information on pet as a wildlife management tool, infringement on the rights of an release workshops, recommended 1850 Foothill Blvd., PO Box 1259, Rock Springs, WY 82902-1259 yet the Wyoming Game and Fish individual than is the prohibition tools to carry while out, or if you Tel. R.S. (307) 382-9344 G.R. (307) 875-7037 Department (WGFD) does not of shooting from the road, using want to learn about trapping conduct surveys to determine artificial light or leaving to rot in a incidents of dogs and wildlife abundance of furbearers, let alone field the edible portions of a big game throughout the state, then visit the Great Sports animals designated as “predatory” animal. websites of Wyoming Untrapped and animals (coyote, jackrabbit, Those who support trapping WY Trap Free-mont County. Photo? Did you capture Gov. Gordon’s great ago, Mark Gordon was aligned a great shot at a with some of the most radical sporting event? environmental groups in the paradox country whose mission was to Let us see it and we destroy fossil fuels. may publish it! Dear Editor, Now that he is largely responsible Please stop by, for balancing Wyoming’s budget, I call us or email us at It must be difficult to call a wonder if he has started to realize [email protected] press conference and suggest that how important fossil fuels are to 445 Uinta Dr. President Biden’s ban on gas and Green River Wyoming and its people. 307-875-3103 oil permits is a “crushing blow” greenriverstar. to Wyoming, when not so long Continued on A6 com Let us help you feel better

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1180 College Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901 • 307-212-7570 • sweetwatermemorial.com A6 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Lawmakers have a duty to fund public schools By KERRY DRAKE If the Legislature approves the cuts under education funding. Sweetwater County District No. 1 said the Wyofi le.com consideration but refuses to add new revenue The need for new school revenue is real, proposed cuts for the 2021-22 school year sources, a new round of lawsuits is virtu- and the state can no longer count on the rap- would total $5.5 million, resulting in the Wyoming’s public schools have long been ally guaranteed. Those lawsuits are equally idly declining minerals industry for severance closure of at least three schools. a subject of derision for many Republican certain to cost the state dearly, even before tax and royalties revenue. Lawmakers will Albany County School District No. 1 Board state lawmakers who claim they underper- courts once again side with districts. tap nearly $300 million from the state’s $1.2 Chairwoman Janice Marshall wrote that form. If such scrutiny leads to the constant House Minority Leader Cathy Connolly billion “rainy day fund” to pay for schools in teachers and support staff — bus drivers, improvement of our K-12 system, then I’m (D-Laramie) voted against House Bill 61— the current biennium, and more than $540 librarians, paraprofessionals, counselors all for it. School fi nance recalibration, which would million for 2023-24. and custodians — would see their positions But that’s not the solution the Legislature reduce the amount the state allocates to local After that, automatic transfers to schools reduced or eliminated. is considering. Instead, a committee charged school districts through its education re- from the fund will end. A Legislative Service “Our class sizes would dramatically with determining how much the state spends source block grant model. It’s a complicated Offi ce memo estimates the state will need increase, decreasing the quality of education on education wants to cut funding by an esti- formula, but here’s the bottom line: The bill to fi nd $649 million from somewhere in the our staff could deliver,” Marshall added. “We mated $250 million over the next three years. would reduce funds from the School Founda- 2025-26 biennium to fund education. would have to eliminate various electives at That’s like complaining of a headache and tion Program by $90.5 million in Fiscal Year Meanwhile, the school construction defi cit the high school level.” In elementary schools, then “solving” the problem by cutting off 2022, and an estimated total of more than is projected at $146 million in 2023-24, a music, physical education and art courses are your head. If the topic wasn’t so serious, their $160 million in FY 2023-24. fi gure that will grow to $314 million for the likely victims of cuts. response would be laughable. Apparently our HB 61 is now before the latter panel, following biennium. Teton County School District No.1 “would schools were truly underperforming in their which isn’t expected to take it up until March. Natalie Lyon teaches third grade at John have to cut programming, which means we student days — at least in the teaching of That gives the public time to remind legisla- Colter Elementary school in Jackson in 2017. could not offer the basket of goods or the logic, reasoning and critical thinking. tors that passage of the bill without raising (Angus M. Thuermer, Jr./WyoFile) Hathaway Success Scholarship, Board Chair- Cutting funding at that proposed level revenue would violate Wyoming’s Constitu- Wyoming’s schools have already taken a woman Betsy Curlin wrote. would result in the loss of up to 1,000 teach- tion and devastate school districts. $100-million hit over the past four years. To The scholarship program was created by ing and staff positions throughout the state’s The bill includes a provision to increase absorb nearly that amount each year through the Legislature in 2006 and has given thou- 48 school districts. Many of those employees the statewide 4-cent sales tax by a penny for 2024 would severely curtail school districts’ sands of students the opportunity to attend will uproot their families and leave the state education. If approved, it would annually abilities to deliver the “basket of goods” — the University of Wyoming and the state’s for work. raise an estimated $164 million. equitable instruction in a dozen areas — that community colleges. That was also the year “If we wind up taking that many people Not surprisingly, the Wyoming School the state has determined must be available to the Legislature passed the highest increase out of some of our small communities, it’s Boards Association has endorsed the tax all students. in school funding in the past two decades, going to be pretty devastating,” Boyd Brown, hike. But in past sessions the Legislature has It’s a comprehensive basket: reading largely as a result of the 2005 recalibration. superintendent of Laramie County School resisted all calls to increase the state sales tax, language arts, social studies, mathematics, The Wyoming Legislature must consider District No. 1, told the Select Committee on with the Senate most strongly opposed. science, fi ne arts and performing arts, physi- what’s at stake, because the state’s future School Finance Recalibration last month. Though the school budget reductions and cal education, health and safety, humanities, does indeed depend on the quality of its The Wyoming Constitution requires the the sales tax increase are both contained in career/vocational education, foreign cultures educational system. Lawmakers have long Legislature to provide a free, complete and HB 61, the bill could be split into two mea- and languages, government and civics and bemoaned the “brain drain” that results as uniform system of public instruction. It also sures. computer science. The select committee Wyoming’s youth leave to fi nd high-paying mandates the Legislature to adequately fund That creates an untenable situation in asked school districts to detail how both 10% jobs in fi elds that don’t even exist in the state. this system “by taxation or otherwise.” which it’s possible for tax-averse lawmakers and 16% budget cuts would impact them. Wyoming needs an educated workforce to The Wyoming Supreme Court has repeat- to pass arbitrary and capricious across-the- A 10% reduction would result in a loss of stay here if it’s to attract new businesses and edly upheld the constitutional mandate to board school cuts without any new revenues. 140 positions in Campbell County School industries to diversify our tax base away from fi nance a high quality, fair and equitable Wyoming has the third-lowest sales District No. 1, which offi cials described as the minerals industry. education for every student. These landmark tax rate in the nation, and the 10th-lowest “devastating to our educational programs.” What areas of study are lawmakers willing rulings came in response to lawsuits fi led by residential property tax rate. The state has no “At some point we cut ourselves out of to pull out of the basket of goods to keep the several school districts that were victims of personal or corporate income taxes, which existence,” Carl Manning of Fremont County “no-tax-increases” pledge many have made funding disparities. are primary contributors to many states’ District No. 25 wrote of that region. to unaccountable conservative groups? Letters focusing on Gordon, Western continued From A5 to the good-old-boy network was the newest board member, an instructor they can sit face-to-face and work through It is hard for me to discern if he is regretful of his past Carla Hester-Croff. Though she suggested we possibly problems. Many students avoid online classes because they alliances or silently joyous that the end of fossil fuels is outsource our custodians, a stance I fi rmly disagree with, feel safer and more productive in a classroom. And, many possible. at least she realized the importance of the instructors. I ask want to be able to go to an instructor’s offi ce and visit face to I fi nd it interesting that Middlebury College in Vermont, you, community members, to pay close attention to what face. a liberal arts college where he received his education, has been occurring at Western. This institution belongs to Finally, why were so many of the cuts made to union established in 1965 the fi rst undergraduate Environmental the community and we desperately need our community members? This scenario certainly looks like union busting. Studies program in the United states. Afterward, they members to care. I ask you, are instructors more important There are questions that should be asked and addressed. publicly committed to full divestment of the College’s than administrators? Especially when there are several endowment from the fossil fuel industry. It is all starting to with salaries over $100,000. Without instructors, we don’t Teresa Shafe make sense. He was born in New York, attended a boarding have students! Contrary to popular belief, students want Green River school in New Hampshire, and was educated at the most extreme liberal arts school in the nation that started the environmental movement we know today. Once he was an unabashed environmental radical. Now he is the governor of one of the most dependent fossil fuels states in America. That is what I call a paradox.

Rex Rammell Rock Springs Clarifying concerns about Western layoffs

Dear Editor,

I am writing this letter in response to the article headlined, “WWCC leaders to select 15 to layoff” published in the January 27, 2021 edition of the Green River Star. I was misrepresented regarding my concerns about the upcoming layoffs at Western and would like to clarify what I brought up at the board meeting. I am a former employee of more than 12 years at Western Wyoming Community College. I resigned from my position in December 2020. I had a wonderful career and loved the work we did. However, after assessing some things I realized it was time to move on. I have a passion for Western as well as this community. My husband retired from the military after 21 years and I was delighted to move into a community with a college. I graduated with my fi rst degree from Western in 2008, my husband followed me in 2010, and then two of our children as well as my brother also attended and graduated from Western. Currently, I have two more children attending college at Western. I believe in the mission of community colleges which is why I ultimately obtain a master’s in higher education. I would consider myself, as should all of you, to be a major stakeholder in this institution. I was sickened when I saw the list of positions to be cut at Western. It was painfully obvious Wyoming Education Association members were targeted. At least this is my perception of the layoffs and I believe unbiased people would feel the same. In addition, many of those cut worked hard in the community and at Western to serve students and out cities through volunteering, in other words connecting with their community in bigger ways. There are 35 members of the WEA at WWCC or there were until the layoffs were announced. The workforce at Western numbers approximately 500 when adding in all the part-time employees. Even if some of these folks were not eligible for union membership, I believe stating less than 10% of the workforce at Western are union members is a more than a fair assessment. In all actuality, only 13 occupied positions are being cut in this round as there were two vacancies already. These vacancies were not and will not be fi lled. The only full-time sociology professor is the president of the WEA at Western and she was one of those cut. The only full-time geology instructor is also an offi cer of the board of the WEA and she too, was laid off. In all, of the 13 people laid off at Western, the union represented more than 50%. At the close of this semester, the union will have been gutted and only 28 members will be standing, if that. As I imagine, others are doing the math and will likely jump ship. There seems to be a lesson to be learned from this round of terminations, if you are a union member, you stand a greater than average chance of being let go. It’s time to look at the top-heavy administration at Western to determine if the cuts were righteous. At the board of trustees meeting on January 28, the only dissenting voice Wednesday, February 3, 2021 www.greenriverstar.com A7

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Green River Police Officers completed a report another individual possibly passed a stopped school bus issued a citation for alleged At 5:30 p.m., officers Department reports for of the incident, the case is recording or taking pictures while the stop arm and lights inattentive driving with a responded to a report of Jan. 27 still under investigation. of other individuals. Officers were activated. Officers crash. Officers completed a larceny at Smith’s Food and At 7:44 a.m., officers At 12:38 p.m., animal were unable to locate the completed a report of the report of the incident. Drug. Officers met with an responded to a report of control officers responded individual at the time the incident. At 11:46 a.m., officers individual who reported a two-vehicle collision on to a report of an animal report was written. At 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of an a missing wallet. Officers North 7th West Street. bite at Golden Hour Senior At 10:34 p.m., officers responded to a report of individual with an active completed a report of the Officers met with an Center. It was reported an responded to a report of domestic violence. Officers arrest and hold order on incident. individual who reported individual was bitten by a an animal problem on East met with the individuals River View Drive. Officers finding damage to their dog that was inside a vehicle, Flaming Gorge Way. Officers involved in a verbal met with the individual Feb. 1 vehicle that had been parked while doing food delivery. met with an individual who altercation. The parties and placed Hayden At 12:16 a.m., officers and unoccupied. Officers Officers verified the dog’s expressed concerns over an were separated and officers Gardner, 29, of Green conducted a traffic stop on a completed a report of the current rabies vaccination animal. Officers completed completed a report of the River, under arrest through vehicle on Uinta Drive and incident. and completed a report of a report of the incident incident. The GRPD did not the arrest and hold order issued the driver, Robert At 10:56 a.m., officers the incident. and forwarded it to animal release the address officers for an alleged probation and Wiley, 32, of Green River, a responded to a report of At 5:18 p.m., officers control. responded to. parole violation. Officers citation for alleged no valid fraud at Mission at Castle responded to a report of a transported Gardner to driver’s license/violation of Rock. Officers met with an suspicious circumstance at Jan. 28 Jan. 29 the Sweetwater County driver’s license conditions. individual who reported Maverik. Officers met with At 3:18 p.m., officers At 8:40 a.m.,officers Detention Center and possible exploitation. an individual who reported responded to a report of responded to an emergency completed a report of the State Crime Briefs trespassing on River View school safety drill at Green incident. Drive. Officers met with an River High School. The drill At 4:29 p.m., officers Jackson police say individual who requested a was completed successfully. responded to a report of tickets coming for mask trespass warning be issued At 11:21 a.m., officers stalking on Grand View violations for their property. Officers responded to a report of a Drive. Officers met with the met with the individual, single-vehicle collision. It individuals involved and JACKSON (Wyoming issued the trespass warning, was reported the vehicle completed a report of the News Exchange) — Public 106 W. Adams, Riverton, WY 82501 and completed a report of was traveling east on incident. health and law enforcement the incident. 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Puzzling lunch

Emilia Sanchez works on a puzzle at Golden Hour Senior Center Tuesday morning prior to the start of the center’s lunch in the cafeteria. After obtaining table dividers, the center is able to have people dine inside again. Star photo by David Martin

Civil War era rifle researched by museum A muzzle-loading Civil War infantry rifle was more easily loaded and far more accurate than a with his fingers, poured the powder down the barrel, recently brought to the Sweetwater County Historical round lead ball. started the bullet inside the bore and seated it with Museum in Green River for examination and research When the weapon fired, the exploding powder the ramrod, often using the paper of the now-empty through the museum’s Vintage Firearms Research charge expanded the hollow base, allowing the bullet cartridge for wadding. Program. to bite into the bore’s rifling as it traveled toward the A well-trained infantryman could manage two Museum staff determined the rifle to be a very fine muzzle, imparting to it the accurizing spin of all rifled to four shots per minute, and the Springfield was .58-caliber Model 1861 Springfield, manufactured in firearms. effective from 100 to 300 yards or even further in the 1862. About 660,000 Model 1861s were produced by The Model 1861 was a single-shot muzzle-loader. hands of an accomplished marksman. It was fitted Springfield between 1861 and 1865 at a cost of $15 to It had to be loaded from the muzzle with a powder with a three-leaf rear sight, set for 100, 300, and 500 $20 apiece. A slightly modified successor, the Model charge and a bullet, which was then pushed down yards. By 1866 the muzzle-loading Springfield had 1863, was made in similar quantities from 1863 to the barrel and seated with the rifle’s ramrod, stored been rendered obsolete by breech-loading, metallic 1865. beneath the barrel. The rifle’s hammer was then cartridge rifles; some were single-shots, others A mainstay for the Union Army, the Model 1861 pulled back to half-cock and a percussion cap to were repeaters. It was replaced first by Springfields was a large weapon - nearly five feet long with a 40- detonate the powder charge placed on the nipple. modified to serve as breechloaders, followed by the inch barrel. It weighed a little over nine pounds and Next, the hammer was pulled back to full-cock; when purpose-built Model 1873 “Trapdoor” Springfield in fired a 500-grain “Minie Ball” lead bullet propelled by the trigger was pulled, the hammer fell on the cap, .45/70, which remained standard Army issue until a black powder charge weighing 60 grains. which sparked, causing the powder charge to explode, 1892. In the age of muzzle-loading firearms, the Minie discharging the shot. People with a vintage firearm or firearms who Ball was a major technological breakthrough. Soldiers armed with the Springfield carried would like to learn more about them need only Invented by Claude-Étienne Minié, a French army wrapped paper cartridges, which contained a pre- contact the museum at (307) 872-6435 or via email officer, the Minie ball was a slightly underwidth, measured powder charge and a Minie Ball. The at [email protected] for a free conically-shaped bullet with a hollow base that was shooter bit off the end of the cartridge or tore it off assessment. Sweetwater Regional Cancer Center receives $5,950 grant The Sweetwater Regional Cancer generosity and are thankful we are able and generally healthy, even in times lights thanks to a $1,000 donation from Center received a grant from the to continue providing education and of COVID-19. We cannot forget about Rocky Mountain Power and will look to Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative for resources to our community” said Eva routine cancer prevention strategies light up Green River this year. the fourth year in a row to host its Wasseen, a Cancer Center registered and screening recommendations or we “Rocky Mountain Power has always annual Paint the Town Pink and Ladies nurse. will have bigger battles to face once the been a great supporter of our hospital Night Out Initiative – a community “Though the event is still a ways pandemic is past us,” Wasseen said. and partner to our Foundation. We education and awareness event away, we planned and submitted Through last year’s grant award, truly appreciate their support of our scheduled for October 2021. our grant application with an the Paint the Town Pink Initiative was Paint the Town Pink Initiative, as well The grant award has been named understanding that COVID-19 still may extremely successful as businesses in as many other events and initiatives of in honor of Sweetwater County be a factor. The team had to revise both Rock Springs and Green River our hospital,” said Tiffany Marshall, resident Patricia “Tricia” Angelovich the 2020 Hindsight event this past decorated their stores in pink. As part the Memorial Hospital Foundation’s for serving as the Pink Ribbon Run’s October to align with Public Health of the initiative, the best-decorated Executive Director. Pink Flamingo Flock Boss and for recommendations and we sure missed business in each city was awarded a The 2021 Paint the Town Pink her contributions in supporting the being able to get our community trophy. event is a collaborative effort with the Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative. together for an evening. We hope There were 15 Rock Springs Wyoming Breast Health Initiative, The purpose of the grant-funded that our 2021 Ladies Night Out will businesses and 10 Green River the Sweetwater Regional Cancer event is to spread awareness of be back to an evening together, but businesses that participated with Bi- Center, the Memorial Hospital of breast health education and available have also planned to account for Rite and Golden Hour Senior Citizens Sweetwater County, the Memorial community resources. “We are so social distancing, if necessary,” said Center wining their respective city’s Hospital Foundation, and the Wyoming excited and grateful to the Wyoming Kelly Sugihara, the Wyoming Cancer contest. Cancer Resource Services. For more Breast Cancer Initiative for the Resources Coordinator who is based at In addition, Sweetwater Regional information on the previous year’s opportunity to offer this event once the Cancer Center. Cancer Center was also able to light event, visit www.sweetwatermemorial. again. We truly appreciate their “Our focus is on keeping people well up downtown Rock Springs with pink com. Golden Hour Senior Center schedule

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CHEYENNE — Facing massive cuts to the state’s K-12 schools budget, one lawmaker has proposed a bill to study the cost-saving benefits of consolidating Wyoming’s 48 school districts into 24. “We, as a Legislature, fully understand that we have to rein in costs for education. Rather than making cuts to teacher salaries, personnel or closing down schools, I thought this was a better avenue to pursue,” said Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, who is sponsoring House Bill 77. “I spent two years chairing the Revenue Committee trying to raise some money and revenue sources, and that was a no-go,” he said. “Knowing that we are going to have to significantly cut this budget, I felt that a lot of legisla- tors and citizens think that perhaps cutting administra- tion costs is better than cutting teacher salaries.” But critics of district consolidation, which has long been a popular cost-saving proposal in states across the country, argue that it won’t save enough money to offset potential unintended consequences. If it becomes law, Zwonitzer’s bill would create a plan- ning committee, composed of one representative from each K-12 district to produce a report on the logistics of district consolidation. Former and current district employees, such as district superintendents, would not be permitted to be on the committee because “that negates the purposes of the bill,” said Zwonitzer, who said he envisions having school board members, who are typically unpaid, serve on the committee. “It’s pretty straightforward thinking. If you have two districts and you consolidate them into a A GRHS graduate waves during the graduation parade last year at Wild Horse Canyon. A proposal in the Wyo- ming Legislature would consolidate the state’s school districts, cutting the number from 48 to 24. Staff photo single district, there will be cost lem with that is that when you decrease the number of schools did close during a period some still refer to as districts, you’re also decreasing the level of competition “the bloody battles of consolidation.” savings. Perhaps instead of two among districts.” “Oftentimes, those schools are the center of the com- A wide body of research on the subject, Karakaplan munity. People might say, ‘Oh, you can keep your schools, administrators, you hire one.” said, shows that competition – which consolidation de- we just want to consolidate the district or business creases – helps to improve both student achievement, as operations,’ but Wyoming history shows that we do see ~ Mustafa Karakaplan well as spending behaviors of district administrators. eventually the closing of schools,” Farmer said. “With the - Clinical assistant professor of finance at the “If there’s a school district next to you that’s being very leaving of schools, we do see a lot of Wyoming communi efficient with how they use their resources, you, as a prin- ties severely impacted.” University of South Carolina cipal, would also try to be more careful about how you Jon Abrams, superintendent of Laramie County School use those resources,” said Karakaplan, who co-authored a District 2, which has just over 1,000 students enrolled 2015 peer-reviewed study on the economic effects of con- from the communities of Burns, Pine Bluffs, Hillsdale, The committee would then submit a consolidation plan solidation on education markets. “If there isn’t a district Carpenter and Albin, said he’s appreciative of the hard - to a legislative committee and the State Board of Educa you’re being compared to, you would be more wasteful job the Legislature has to balance the budget, but that he tion by Sept. 1, 2022, and it would go into effect July 1, with how you spend your resources. … There is a scale- “hopes they’ll take into consideration that each district is 2023. If for some reason the committee did not submit a efficiency tradeoff. As a result, there isn’t a guarantee of unique and different, with unique and different needs.” plan, the bill in its current form would assign one school saving money from consolidation.” Aside from preserving rural representation, Abrams is district to each Wyoming’s 23 counties and another for Questions about the cost savings of consolidation have also curious about how consolidating LCSD1 and 2 into - the Wind River Reservation, which would also be imple also arisen among some of Wyoming’s education leaders. one district might influence operating costs. mented on July 1, 2023. Brian Farmer, executive director of the Wyoming “I would think that if you combine the districts, you “So there’s a carrot and a stick,” said Zwonitzer, who School Boards Association and former chair of the would have one salary schedule, not two. And LCSD1 added that in addition to saving on administrative costs, Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees, said pays more than we do,” Abrams said. “There’s a feeling he believes consolidation would “spread out” money his organization opposes the legislation in part because there’s some money to be saved. I hope they’ll be pur- spent on transportation and special education services, “there’s very little money to be saved from consolidation.” poseful in figuring out just how much money would be which the state reimburses districts for at 100%. According to the Legislative Service Office, school saved and decide if they’re really getting bang for their “Somewhere like Fremont County, with eight school district consolidation would result in around $8.1 mil- buck.” districts, it just doesn’t make sense that you have eight lion in savings – which is about 0.7% of the state’s school Forty miles west in LCSD1 in Cheyenne, Boyd Brown superintendents and bus routes and administrative costs. budget, the Sheridan Press reported. serves as superintendent of Wyoming largest school I think there are some efficiencies that could be gath- “Looking at the relatively modest cost impact versus district, but he’s still concerned about what consolidation ered,” said Zwonitzer, who added that even if the savings the impact to locality is where we philosophically differ could do to some of the state’s smaller districts. are only around $10 million per year, it would be better from this arrangement,” said Farmer, who added that “I would hope it does not shut down schools in some than nothing. “I’m just trying to find ways to reduce costs WSBA members value the idea of local control. “You of our extremely small areas out there across the state, without impacting learning.” have to consider the uniqueness of different communi- because having a school in your town, especially our very According to Mustafa Karakaplan, a clinical assistant ties – Laramie County is the perfect example. The eastern small towns, does help keep those towns going,” Brown professor of finance at the University of South Carolina side of the county is more rural, with an agrarian econ- said, noting that from what he understands, cutting ad- who’s spent years researching the economics of district omy and focus on a lifestyle that is quite different from ministrators wouldn’t do much to close the $300 million consolidation, merging district boundaries often makes Cheyenne, which predominates Laramie County School revenue gap facing schools in Wyoming. keeping cuts away from the classroom easier said than District 1.” “I think to garner the savings the Legislature is looking done. Having two separate districts in Laramie County, for at, we’d have to shut down some schools and bus kids.” “It’s pretty straightforward thinking. If you have two instance, “allows districts to adapt their educational It’s unclear if House Bill 77 will be heard during next districts and you consolidate them into a single district, program to meet the values of their community,” Farmer week’s partly virtual eight-day legislative session or the - there will be cost savings. Perhaps instead of two admin said, noting that when Wyoming consolidated its more in-person part of the session, which is tentatively sched- istrators, you hire one,” Karakaplan said. “The prob- than 100 districts into 48 back in the early 1970s, several uled to begin March. State briefs

Jackson long-term care resi- cases at the center in December. stopped train were able to evacu- Wyoming Senate. dents reinfected with COVID Sensat also said that all five ate before the collision, thanks to Kemmerer man picked to fill Gordon said in a statement that of the recent cases had been a warning from the striking train’s G&F Commission vacancy Schmid “unfortunately exhibited a JACKSON (Wyoming News vaccinated against COVID-19. crew. pattern of actions and statements Exchange) — St. John’s Living She warned people not to make Conductor Benjamin Brozovich LARAMIE (WNE) — Wyoming that undermined the decisions Center officials insist that the ill-informed judgments about the and engineer Jason Martinez were Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed and effectiveness of the board.” facility’s residents are safe and in vaccine’s effectiveness, given that killed in the crash. Both men were a district court clerk from Kem- good hands after five residents they take a certain amount of time Union Pacific employees. merer to fill a vacancy on the Wyo- high school graduation rates who were among nine who tested after they are administered to Three locomotives on the strik- ming Game and Fish Commission, up for seventh year positive for COVID-19 in the fall reach their full effectiveness. ing train were derailed, along with his office announced Wednesday. tested positive again. “I would have to look at their a total of 65 railcars, according to Kenneth D. Roberts, a Repub- GILLETTE (WNE) — The Marsha Sensat, the chief nurs- dates of when they got their last the report. Union Pacific estimat- lican from Lincoln County, will state’s high school graduation rate ing officer for St. John’s Health vaccine, because you have another ed the damage at $3.2 million. serve the remaining two years of for the 2019-20 academic year and executive administrator of 10 to 20 days until you build up an Union Pacific’s failure to main- a term representing District No. rose to 82.3%. the Living Center, confirmed immunity to it,” Sensat said. tain the railcars in accordance 3. On Tuesday, it was announced While the increase from the Thursday that five of the residents with federal regulations, including that Gordon had removed Mike year before was a modest 0.2%, who tested positive in September Brake failure blamed in fatal failing to regularly test air brakes Schmid from the District No. 3 it represents the seventh straight and October again tested positive train accident in single railcars, contributed to seat, which includes Uinta, Lin- year of increases across the state, between Jan. 2 and as recently as the accident, according to the coln, Sublette and Teton counties. the Wyoming Department of Edu- Monday. CHEYENNE (WNE) — A train report. Two more six-year terms on the cation reported. Two of those positive cases crash that killed two people in “Had Union Pacific followed seven-member board are set to ex- The 2019-20 academic year have cleared their quarantine peri- 2018 was likely caused by brake the rules and conducted air brake pire on March 1 — Patrick Crank was finished under difficult cir- od, while two more were expected failure, according to a report tests, any defects would likely have in District No. 1 and David Rael in cumstances after the COVID-19 to finish their quarantines Jan. 29. from the National Transportation been identified, and this accident District No. 5 — with Gordon pos- pandemic fundamentally dis- The fifth case is in the midst of a Safety Board. could have been prevented,” said sibly set to announce those new rupted and changed the nature of quarantine of at least 10 days, she The collision took place the Robert Hall, the transportation appointments this week when the instructional delivery. The gradu- said. evening of Oct. 4, 2018, 18 miles safety board’s Director of the commission meets in Cheyenne. ation rates released Tuesday rep- None of the residents who test- west of Cheyenne in Granite Can- Office of Railroad, Pipeline and The Wyoming Game and Fish resent the first data to be reported ed positive showed any symptoms, yon. Air brakes on an east-bound Hazardous Materials Investiga- Commission is a citizen board since the pandemic began, said “not even so much as a sniffle,” Union Pacific Railroad freight tions, in a Monday news release. whose members are appointed by Jillian Balow, the state’s superin- Sensat said, adding that none of train failed while it descended a “This accident is an example of the the governor. They set department tendent for public instruction. the cases required hospitalization. hill, causing it to strike the rear of industry not complying with fed- policy and supervise the Game Balow praised the 18 school St. John’s Chief Communica- a stationary freight train at about eral regulations that are already and Fish director. Roberts, as well districts in the state that reported tions Officer Karen Connelly said 55 miles per hour, the report in place to ensure transportation as the other two new appointees, graduation rates higher than 90%. there had also been two positive said. Crew members aboard the safety.” will need to be confirmed by the The number was 15 last year. 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 items were originally printed in this newspaper. Archives Compiled by Lois Lewis.

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80 Years Ago 60 Years Ago

TWO NEW EAGLE SCOUTS are con- January 31, 1941 gratulated by Boy Scout leaders after having successfully passed the require- C. C. Plans ments for the high rank before a board of review. Pictured are Scoutmaster Tourist Abe Beckstead with Eagle Scout Glenn Vehar; Dr. E. A. Gaensslen, member Information of the board of review; Eagle Scout Jeff Bauer with Scoutmaster Harold Center Comer; and Erwin I. Vehar, member of the board of review. Action to sponsor construction of a tourist Photos (left and below) from information center in Green February 2, 1961 River was taken Wednesday night by Green River Com- THEY’RE THE CHAMPS! The munity club. Wyoming Masonry Co. bowling team Determining to bring claimed the championship in the more tourist business to Green River men’s city bowling tour- Green River, the club by nament conducted at Rancho Bowl unanimous voice vote alleys Saturday and Sunday, rolling approved a plan for publi- a total of 2937 pins in the handicap cizing this community, in competition. Team members (left to which construction of the right) are Dave Dillon, Steve Kalivas, tourist information center Frank Preddy, Bert Smith and Har- was featured. old Hermansen. Under the plan, as presented to the club by C. EIGHTH B. White, a log cabin build- 50 Years Ago GRADE ing, similar in design to wrestling the highly successful tourst cheerleaders information bureau at Rock left to right, Springs, would be con- Marquita structed on some suitable Syndergaard, location along the main Esther Mal- highway within the city. donado and In addition to the Kathy Pulley. tourist information bureau, Kathy Krause a museum, public rest was absent. rooms and office space for Photos the county agent would be Story and advertisement (above, left maintained in the structure. (left and above) from January 31, 1941 and right) POURING PUNCH at the NHS screening from tea Monday afternoon is Janet Bowlin, left, 40 Years Ago February 3, NHS president Rudy Pershin, center, and 70 Years Ago 1971 Carol Gaston, right, NHS look on. February 1, 1951 This discovery was later confirmed by the Union Pa- Discovery Of cific railroad in 1940, when two new test holes were Relatively drilled. Still later more tests were made, and since that Pure Trona time other companies have done extensive exploratory West Of Green work. Thereafter, Westvaco River was approached concern- ing development. With a Westvaco, now virtually basic knowledge of mining, GLEN JOHNSON found this truck, a household word in Green derived from its magnesite owned by his neighbors, half way into FIRST SEMESTER student council officers at Monroe School were (front, l-r) Rose River, is a chemical-indus- and barytes operations in his backyard after it apparently rolled Ann Maxam, treasurer, and Mike Fields, trial division of the Food Nevada and California- down the hill. historian, (back, l-r) Nancy Stahla, presi- Machinery and Chemical -being one of the largest al- Photos (above, center and right) from dent; Dusty Summers, publicity; and Brian corporation, operating on a kali producers in the United February 4, 1981 Lindross, secretary. DEBBY WATTS (right) pushes her vast scale in many states. States--and finally, having basket full of food towards the cash Attention of Westvaco extensive and diversified registers in City Market Friday as now centers upon its plant chemical industry “know 30 Years Ago 20 Years she completes a two minute shop- and operations located 22 how,” Westvaco welcomed ping spree in the store. Looking on miles west of Green River, the opportunity to partici- Ago are family members, Martha Watts where huge deposits of pate in this development. Photos (left and below) and Dan Watts. relatively pure trona are Forthwith, Westvaco from January 31, 1991 being processed into soda decided to sink a shaft 1,600 ash, in demand for most feet to the depth of the bed, GREEN every industry from glass and mine the material, RIVER manufacture to petroleum using conventional mining Wolves refining and steel-making. techniques. This engineer- wrestler The the saga of what ing accomplishment was Mark the future will know as completed in 1947, and soon Harmon a great intermountain after the necessary above- prepares chemical industry is being ground plant facilities for for battle unfolded daily at Westvaco, processing the mined ore against a Wyoming. also were completed. Star Valley Discovered in 1938 opponent. Story and advertisement The location of natural (left and below) from trona deposits at Westvaco February 1, 1951 has an interesting history. ROYALTY... Brian Spicer In 1938 the Mountain Fuel and Nicole Rawlings, king GREEN Supply company, while and queen of the dance, RIVER drilling for oil and gas, put celebrate their honors player down a propect hole where during the annual Snow- Brandon Westvaco is operating to- INJURED WOLF. Brooke ball dance at Green River Peterson day. Hall is escorted off the court High School Saturday gets off Cores were preserved by Stacy Hill and Janet night. the pass for the entire depth of the Brannum when she hurt her against hole and stored. Later a ankle during 10th grade girls Evanston. basketball action. member of the U. S. Geo- Photos logical Survey studied (above, these cores and found, at a left and depth of about 1,600 feet, 10 Years right) a deposit of relatively pure from trona. From this first core, Ago February the deposit appeared to be 1, 2001 from 10 to 20 feet in thick- ness. JOSH LEWIS looks for Trona is a relatively Subscribe an open man in action rare mineral, not previously today! against Evanston. Lewis found at any great depth, Call us at has scored 51 points in the nor of the size and purity of EDWARDO past two games. this local deposit. RAMIREZ enjoys 307-875-3103! a mouthwatering doughnut while attending a recent Come see us at See us English Language 705 Uinta Drive! 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Elijah Kraft fixes his goggles and cap prior to competition during a meet at the Green River High School Aquatics Center earlier in the season. Star photo by David Martin Swimmers compete in Laramie, Cheyenne Laramie Duals, 3. Fischer, 2:13.78 13. Luth, 57.83 1. GRHS A (Fischer, 7. Westburg, 2:36.29 500-yard freestyle Jan. 29 9. Gilmore, 2:42.28 Young, Kraft, Richmond), 1. Young, 5:13.18 500-yard freestyle 3:27.67 50-yard free 7. Welch, 6:00.63 200-yard medley relay 50-yard freestyle 2. Young, 5:12,43 7. GRHS B (Westburg, 2. Probst, 24.95 8. Westburg, 6:05.74 1. GRHS A (Jake Probst, 1. Elijah Kraft, 23.33 8, Welch, 5:51.52 Gilmore, Welch, Reading), 3. Finley, 25.07 Jason Richmond, Ryan 7. Probst, 24.42 11. Westburg, 6:13.47 4:02.87 10. Luth, 26.73 200-yard freestyle relay Fischer, Araya Finley), 9. Finley, 25.00 2. GRHS A, 1:38.19 1:47.96 200-yard freestyle relay Cheyenne South 1-meter diving 6. GRHS B, 1:55.48 6. GRHS B (Lander 1-meter diving 3. GRHS (Probst, Finley, duals, Jan. 30 1. Cordova, 220.70 Welch, Devin Bobbit, Cole 3. Braxton Cordova, Young, Kraft),1:37.37 200-yard medley relay 2. Kirts, 177.60 100-meter backstroke Gilmore, Tyler Luth), 211.15 1. GRHS A, 1:5029 4. Kight, 141.95 2. Probst, 1:02.66 2:05.05 4. River Kirts, 170.95 100-yard backstroke 6. GRHS B, 2:03.99 7. Welch, 1:13.01 6. Kyle Kight, 136.80 1. Probst, 1:00.23Fr 100-yard butterfly 10. Fry, 1:15.58 200-yard freestyle 8. Welch, 1:09.96 200-yard freestyle 1. Richmond, 56.46 1. Brady Young, 1:55.31 100-yard butterfly 13. Gilmore, 1:17.35 1. Kraft, 1:54.69 5. Reading, 1:02.82 100-yard breaststroke 10. Levi Westburg, 3. Fischer, 1:01.33 10. Reading, 2:07.87 9. Riley Rustein, 1:15.99 1. Richmond, 1:06.01 2:11.65 5. Zeke Reading, 1:02.27 100-yard breaststroke 12. Fry, 2:18.56 2. Fischer, 1:09.59 14. Brayden Fry, 2:17.86 9. Fry, 1:12.46 1. Richmond, 1:04.96 100-yard freestyle 4. Bobbit, 1:10.83 4. Bobbit, 1:0917 200-yard individual 1. Kraft, 51.99 200-yard individual 100-yard freestyle 7. Reading, 1:10.19 medley 6. Finley, 56.23 400-yard freestyle relay medley 1. Kraft, 51.45 2. Fischer, 2:13.40 7. Luth, 1:00.61 1. GRHS A, 3:31.85 2. Richmond, 2:07.45 6. Finley, 55.02 400-yard freestyle relay 3. Young, 2:17.32 7. GRHS B, 4:02.51 Lady Wolves notch another win in Star Valley By DAVID MARTIN throughout the game, yet Publisher those did not translate to scoring plays. The Green River High Carroll said the team School Girls Basketball now has a range of scor- Team are 3-0 in their con- ing players, giving the ference after a win against Lady Wolves more op- Star Valley Saturday. portunities as opposed The Lady Wolves to relying on one or two traveled to Afton for the players to seek baskets. game, which ended 36-30 Specifically, he was in favor of Green River. also pleased with Tayana Head coach Rick Car- Crowder, who had 13 re- roll said he was happy bounds during the game. with how the Lady Wolves “I’m extremely happy played defensively for the about that,” Carroll said. game, holding Star Valley This week, the team to 30 points, but said the is preparing for games familiar problem with against the Lady Ti- scoring baskets contin- gers from Rock Springs ued to hinder the Lady Thursday and the Natrona Wolves’ offense. County Saturday. “We missed a lot of Beforehand, Carroll easy ones,” he said. “In said he’s working with the general, we missed a lot of girls to better their shoot- shots.” ing percentages and their Carroll said both teams offense overall. played hard throughout Both games will be the game, giving credit to played at home. The the Lady Braves’ tenacity. Rock Springs game starts Carroll said the Lady at 5:30 p.m., while the Wolves were very success- Saturday Natrona game Megan Counts attempts to make a play during action against Jackson earlier in the season. File photo ful in creating turnovers begins at 1 p.m. B2 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Color and Puzzle Fun! Wednesday, February 3, 2021 www.greenriverstar.com B3

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE AND CALL FOR BID ADA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – PHASE II Notice is hereby given that the Board of Direc- Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Proce- tors of State Bank, Green River, Wyoming, has dure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Com- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received at the Multi- called a Special Meeting of its shareholders to be mission’s (Commission) Procedural Rules and Use Room in City Hall, 50 East 2nd North in Green River, Wyoming, until held at State Bank’s main office, 30 Shoshone Special Regulations, notice is hereby given of 2 pm local time on February 25, 2021; at which time and place all bids Ave., Green River, Wyoming, on Friday, February the Application of Rocky Mountain Power (RMP in hand will be publicly opened and read. 5, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. local time, for the following or the Company) for approval of the disposition purposes: of major utility facilities pursuant to a Purchase The following is a brief description of the project: The total base bid proj- (1) To consider and approve the pro- and Transfer Agreement with the Klamath River ect is comprised of ADA, sidewalk, and storm sewer improvements along posed acquisition of all of the outstanding shares Renewal Corporation (Renewal Corporation), as East Teton Blvd within the City of Green River: Improvements include of State Bank common stock by SBWY Finan- more fully described below. new ADA ramps, replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm sewer cial Corporation pursuant to an Agreement and inlets and piping, and asphalt as needed to tie in new curb. Plan of Share Exchange between State Bank and RMP is a public utility, as defined in W.S. §37- SBWY Financial Corporation dated October 6, 1-101(a)(vi)(C), providing retail electric public Electronic Plans and Specifications are available for download from 2020; and utility service under certificates of public con- the City’s website for $15. Alternatively, hard copies of the Plans and (2) To transact such other business as venience and necessity (CPCN) issued by the Specifications are on file and may be purchased for $75 per set from the may properly come before the meeting or any Commission. RMP is subject to the Commis- Finance Department in lower level Green River City Hall, mailing address adjournment thereof. sion’s jurisdiction pursuant to W.S. §37-2-112. 50 East 2nd North, Green River, WY 82935; The cost of the Plans and Only shareholders of record at the close of busi- RMP provides electric retail service to customers Specifications is non-refundable. ness on January 14, 2021, the record date, are in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming; and under the entitled to receive notice of, and participate in, name Pacific Power in Oregon, Washington and A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2021, at the Special Meeting and any adjournment or California. 1:30 pm local time beginning at the Multi-Use Room (lower level) in City postponement of the Special Meeting. Sharehold- Hall, 50 East 2nd North in Green River, Wyoming. ers of State Bank will receive a proxy statement On January 14, 2021, RMP filed an Application describing each matter to be voted upon at the with supporting testimony and exhibits request- No bid shall be awarded by the City until such time as the City has had Special Meeting. Dissenting shareholders will ing approval of the Property Transfer Agreement sufficient time to study all bids to see that said bid will meet the stan- be entitled to payment of the value of only those (Transfer Agreement) between the Company and dards as set out in the specifications. shares which are voted against approval of the the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (Re- Agreement as described in proxy statement. Any newal Corporation), as well as a determination All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of five (5) shareholder with questions concerning the Spe- that the property disposition is in the public percent of the amount of bid. No checks will be accepted. Bid Bond must cial Meeting should contact Britney Reddy, Pres- interest. The Transfer Agreement provides for be issued in the name of the bidder. Successful bidder shall be required ident/CEO, 30 Shoshone Avenue, Green River, transfer from RMP to the Renewal Corporation of to provide Performance and Payment Bonds each in the total amount of Wyoming 82035, telephone (307) 875-5070. four hydroelectric dams; J.C. Boyle, Copco No. the bid. 1, Copco No. 2, and Iron Gate (collectively the State Bank, Green River, Wyoming Lower Klamath Project), as well as approximately The General Contractor listed in the Bid package must be currently listed 8,000 acres of real and personal property associ- in the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Prequalified Contractors January 20, 27, 2021 ated with the dams. RMP requests approval of List with an unexpired membership to be prequalified to submit a Bid for February 3, 2021 11612 its Application, on or before July 15, 2021. the ADA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – PHASE II

RMP states the transfer of the Lower Klamath The Green River Governing Body hereby reserves the right to reject any Project to the Renewal Corporation is in the pub- and all bids and to waive irregularities or informalities in the bids. lic interest because it is lower in cost and lower PUBLIC NOTICE in risk than relicensing the dams. According to Dated this 27th day of January, 2021 RMP, the transfer will not adversely impact the Company’s ability to provide service to Wyo- /s/ Chris Meats ming customers. The Company’s quantitative City Clerk and qualitative analysis demonstrates that the transfer of the Lower Klamath Project, under the January 27, 2021, February 3, 10, 2021 11617 IN THE DISTRICT COURT terms of the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Agreement (KHSA) is lower in cost based on the Company’s assessment of the likely mitigation WITHIN AND FOR SWEETWATER COUNTY, requirements that would have been imposed had STATE OF WYOMING the Company pursued relicensing. The Company states the KHSA provides a framework to decom- PUBLIC NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of ) mission and remove the four mainstem hydro- ) Probate No: electric developments comprising the Lower JAN ALAN RUSHING, ) 20-125-L Klamath Project and sets forth requirements Deceased. ) related to their operation until removal. The January 19, 2021 KHSA also provides critical protections designed Green River, WY NOTICE OF PROBATE to shield customers from the potential for esca- lating costs and liabilities associated with dam The Board of County Commissioners met this day at 2:30 p.m. in a bud- TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID removal. get message meeting/workshop with all Commissioners present. Chair- ESTATE: man Wendling entertained a motion to suspend Roberts Rules. Commis- The KHSA provides $450 million in public funds sioner Smith so moved. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. The You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of to cover the costs of dam removal. The Company motion carried. December, 2020, the Estate of Jan Alan Rushing collected $200 million from Oregon and Califor- was admitted to probate by the above named nia customers through dam removal surcharges, Budget Message Court, and that Matthew Rushing was appointed and California bond funding will supply the re- personal representative thereof. maining $250 million. Consistent with the terms County Assessor Dave Divis and County Treasurer Robb Slaughter pre- of the KHSA, the Company has not requested sented the Sweetwater County 2021 valuation estimates and what the Notice is further given that all persons indebted dam removal costs from Wyoming customers. decreased projections could be for FY 2022. The commission addressed to the decedent or his estate are requested to the county elected officials, department heads, county component units, make immediate payment to the undersigned at The transfer Agreement governs the conveyance and outside agencies who receive county funding and explained, with de- P.O. Box 237, Green River, Wyoming 82935. of the Lower Klamath Project to the Renewal clined revenues, the commission will address where reserve limits should Corporation so that dam removal may begin. The be and then meet with the funding agencies during the budget process. Creditors of the decedent or his estate are re- Transfer Agreement provides for PacifiCorp’s res- The commission explained that everyone will be faced with making nec- quired to file their claims in duplicate with the ervation of easements for all transmission, distri- essary revisions to their budgets. necessary vouchers in the office of the Clerk of bution, service, substation, and communications said Court on or before three months after the assets required to preserve the safe and reliable Adjourn date of the first publication of this notice, and if function of the utility system after the land upon There being no further business to come before the Board this day, the - such claims are not so filed, unless otherwise al which the assets are located is transferred to the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman at 3:07 p.m. lowed or paid, they will be forever barred. Renewal Corporation. This meeting is available on the Sweetwater County YouTube Channel. DATED this 20 day January, 2021. This is not a complete description of the Ap- Links for specific meetings can be found on the county website. The plication. Interested persons may inspect the minutes were respectfully submitted by Administrative Assistant Sally Matthew Rushing, Administrator Application at RMP’s business office throughout Shoemaker. Wyoming and at the Commission’s offices in R. Justin Tynsky Cheyenne, Wyoming, during regular business THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Tynsky Law Office, P.C. hours. The Application may also be viewed on- OF SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING Attorney for the Estate line at: http://psc.wyo.gov/. Randal M. Wendling, Chairman P.O. Box 237 Roy Lloyd, Member Green River, Wyoming 82935 Anyone wishing to file a statement, intervention Lauren Schoenfeld, Member (307) 875-3909 petition, protest or request for a public hearing Jeffrey W. Smith, Member [email protected] in this matter must do so in writing filed with Mary Thoman, Member the Commission on or before February 19, 2021. January 27, 2021, Any intervention request filed with the Commis- ATTEST: February 3, 10, 2021 11622 sion shall set forth the grounds of the proposed Cynthia L. Lane, County Clerk intervention or request for hearing as well as the position and the interest of the petitioner in this February 3, 2021 11631 proceeding. Please be sure to mention Docket No. 20000-594-EA-21 (Record No. 15692) in all PUBLIC NOTICE correspondence with the Commission.

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SECOND POSTPONED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE RETAIL, RESTAURANT AND LIMITED RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES

WHEREAS, default in the payment of principal and interest has oc- Notice is hereby given that the applicants whose names are set forth below have fi led curred under the terms of a promissory note (“Note”) and real estate application each for Retail Liquor License, Restaurant Liquor License, or Limited Retail Liquor mortgage (“Mortgage”). The Mortgage dated April 12, 2019, was executed License in the offi ce of the City Clerk of the City of Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, and delivered by Max Enfi eld (“Mortgagor(s)”) to MERS as nominee for the date of fi ling, the names of said applicants, and the addresses of the place or premises Home Point Financial Corporation, as security for the Note of the same which the applicant desires to use as the place of sale are set forth below as follows: date, and said Mortgage was recorded on July 24, 2019, at Reception No. 1668289 in Book 1227 at Page 5835 in the records of the offi ce of LIC. APPLICANT LOCATION DATE OF FILING the County Clerk and ex-offi cio Register of Deeds in and for Sweetwater NO. County, State of Wyoming. 1 EMBASSY TAVERN 77 E. Railroad Ave. 12/07/20 Owner: Embassy LLC WHEREAS, the mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Home Point Financial Corporation 2 GREEN GANDER BAR & 125 E. Railroad Ave. 12/29/20 Recorded: June 8, 2020 DRIVE-IN LIQUORS Recording Information: Book 1232, Page 6793 Owner: JL PAX, Inc.

All in the records of the County Clerk and ex-offi cio Register of Deeds in 3 PONDEROSA BAR 41 E. Railroad Ave 01/06/21 and for Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Owner: Ponderosa Bar, Inc.

WHEREAS, the Mortgage contains a power of sale which by reason of 4 RED FEATHER 211 E. Flaming Gorge Way 01/08/20 said default, the Mortgagee declares to have become operative, and no Owner: Red Feather, Inc. suit or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof, nor has any such suit or proceed- 5 MAST LOUNGE 4 E Flaming Gorge Way 01/05/21 ing been instituted and the same discontinued; and Owner: Budy, Inc.

WHEREAS, written notice of intent to foreclose the Mortgage by adver- 6 HITCHING POST SALOON 580 E. Flaming Gorge Way 11/18/20 tisement and sale has been served upon the record owner and the party Owner: Wild Horse Inc. in possession of the mortgaged premises at least ten (10) days prior to the commencement of this publication, and the amount due upon 7 CLUB 86 500 Nolan 11/18/20 the Mortgage on the date of fi rst publication of this notice of sale being Owner: 86 Club, Inc. the total sum of $137,196.72 which sum consists of the unpaid prin- cipal balance of $129,165.64 plus interest accrued to the date of the 8 BUCK N BAR 50 E Flaming Gorge Way 12/29/20 fi rst publication of this notice in the amount of plus other costs in the Owner: Jo Lynn Curry amount of $8,031.08 plus attorneys’ fees, costs expended, and accruing interest and late charges after the date of fi rst publication of this notice 9 GREEN RIVER GET N GO 1050 W. Flaming Gorge Way 12/10/20 of sale; Owner: Red Horse Oil Co., Inc.

WHEREAS, the property being foreclosed upon may be subject to other 10 HAMPTON INN & SUITES 1055 Wild Horse Canyon Rd 12/29/20 liens and encumbrances that will not be extinguished at the sale. Any Owner: Wyoming Hotel Holdings prospective purchaser should research the status of title before submit- ting a bid; 11 CHINA GARDEN RESTAURANT 190 North 5th East 11/23/20 Owner: China Garden, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE Home Point Financial Corporation, as the Mortgag- ee, will have the Mortgage foreclosed as by law provided by causing the 12 MANSFACE LIQUORS 777 Uinta Drive 12/17/20 mortgaged property to be sold at public venue by the Sheriff or Deputy Owner: Mansface Liquors, Inc. Sheriff in and for Sweetwater County, Wyoming to the highest bidder for cash at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon on February 10, 2021 at the 13 THE BREWERY 50 W. Railroad Ave. 12/22/20 front door of the County Courthouse located at 80 West Flaming Gorge Owner: John C. Bingham Way, Green River, Sweetwater, County, for application on the above- described amounts secured by the Mortgage, said mortgaged property 14 TOWN BAR & GRILL 95 E Railroad Ave 12/23/20 being described as follows, to-wit: Owner: Buckley Hubert

LOT NUMBERED FIFTEEN (15) IN BLOCK NUMBERED FOURTEEN (14) 15 MAVERIK INC 59 Uinta Drive 11/23/20 OF THE CENTRAL COAL AND COKE COMPANY’S SECOND ADDITION Owner: Maverik Inc. TO THE CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING. 16 GREEN RIVER HORSE PALACE 110 Uinta Drive 01/05/21 with an address of 326 Liberty St, Rock Springs, WY 82901. Owner: Wyoming Horse Racing LLC.

Together with all improvements thereon situate and all fi xtures and ap- 17 GREEN RIVER BOWLING CENTER 1410 Uinta Drive 01/05/21 purtenances thereto. Owner: Green River Bowling Center Inc.

18 Open Home Point Financial Corporation By: Lucketta McMahon 19 SMITH’S FOOD & WeinsteinDRUG & #187 Riley, 905 P.S Bridger Ave. 12/18/20 Owner: Smith’s Food 123 & West Drug,1st Inc.Street, Suite 675 Casper, Wyoming 82601-2482 307-462-2690 20 Open

January 27, 2021, February 3, 2021 21 (reserved for grocery store) 11623 LIMITED RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES:

1 FRATERNAL ORDER OF 88 North 2nd East 11/17/20 EAGLES AERIES 2350 PUBLIC NOTICE By: Donald C. Munoz, President

2 AMERICAN LEGION TOM 38 N Center St. 01/05/21 WHITMORE POST #28 By: Anthony Niemiec, Commander IN THE DISTRICT COURT RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSES: OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT 1 PIZZA HUT #035974 220 Uinta Drive NOT RENEWING WITHIN AND FOR Owner: GMRG ACO 1, LLC SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING 2 DON PEDRO’S MEXICAN 520 Wilkes Dr. #9 & #10 11/24/20 FAMILY RESTAURANT IN THE MATTER OF ) Owner: Badwan Brothers Enterprise, LLC THE ESTATE OF ) Civil No. KIM VASE WILLINGHAM, ) 21-19 3 MI CASITA 6 E. Flaming Gorge Way 12/18/20 Deceased. ) Owner: Imelda Alvarado NOTICE OF PETITION 4 CHOPSTIX ASIAN BISTRO 150 Uinta Drive 12/21/20 Owner: Chopstix Asian Bistro, Inc. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Protests, if any there be, against the renewal of these licenses, will be heard at a Public Hear- You are hereby notifi ed that on the 19th day of ing before the Governing Body of the City of Green River on February 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. January, 2021, Andrea R. Syvrud fi led a petition for appointment as Wrongful Death Representa- Chris Meats, City Clerk tive, pursuant to W.S. 1-38-101 through 105, to represent the interests of potential benefi - January 27, 2021, February 3, 2021 11621 ciaries of a wrongful death claim arising out of the death of Kim Vase Willingham. Any person claiming to qualify for such appointment under W.S. 1-38-104(a) may intervene as a matter of right.

DATED this 29th day of January, 2021.

/s/ ANDREA R. SYVRUD Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS Tuesday, February 9, 2021 TO SWEETWATER COUNTY FOR RENEWAL AND NEW: Board of Trustees Meeting RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES, RETAIL MALT BEVERAGE PERMITS, Sweetwater County School District #2 RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSES & LIMITED RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE School Board Meeting Agenda 7:00PM Notice is hereby given that the applicants whose names are set forth below filed renewal applica- tions, each for a County Retail Liquor License for the period April 10, 2021 through April 9, 2022 1. OPENING ITEMS in the office of the Clerk of the County of Sweetwater, State of Wyoming. The date of filing, the names 1.01 Call to Order of said applicants and the descriptions of the place or premises which the applicants desire to use as 1.02 Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance the place of sale are set forth below as follows: 2. VISITORS, DELEGATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE Date of Filing Applicant Description of Premises in Sweetwater Co. 2.01 Public Comments January 5, 2021 L T Enterprises, dba 2 miles W of Rock Springs off Foothill Blvd., Now is the appropriate time for visitors in the audience to be recognized White Mountain Mining Co. Tract in T19N, R105W, Section 32 and to speak on items both on the agenda and of general concerns to the patrons of the Green River Schools. There will be a limit of three (3) min- January 8, 2021 Buckboard Marina at utes for 25 an individualmiles and fiveS (5) minutesof for a Greengroup spokesperson.River No on Flaming Gorge; Flaming Gorge LLC speaker Tract shall speakin more thanT15N, twice on anyR108W, issue. The BoardSection is legally 28 dba Buckboard Marina obligated to maintain confidentiality concerning District personnel and therefore matters concerning District personnel will not be discussed. January 5, 2021 Wes’s, LLC, 2.02 3633 Recognition A of All-StateHwy Cheerleaders191 (Luna)N, Eden, WY; dba Eden Saloon 2.03 Tract Recognition in of 3A DanceT24N, Coach of R106W,the Year (Beardsley)Section 20 2.04 Recognition of All-State Dancer (Kovich) January 13, 2021 The HUB LLC, 2.05 Recognition 4484 of SchoolHwy Resource530 Officers andS the Greenof River Green River dba Mustang Travel Stop Police Tract Department 39A (Mikkelsen) in T12N, R109W, Section 22 & 27 2.06 Senior Parents Graduation Committee (Tomacita Becenti and January 5, 2021 Varley Mercantile LLC, Laura N Watts)of I-80 at Point of Rocks, WY; dba Point Bar 2.07 “Gimme Tract A Break”in Drawing (Barringer)T20N, R101 W, Sec 27 NE/4SW/4

January 8, 2021 Lalene A. Miller, 3. APPROVAL 4070 OF AGENDAHwy 191, Farson, WY; dba Mitch’s 3.01 Tract Approval ofin Agenda T25N, R106W, Sec 27 SW/4NW/4

December 30, 2020 Little America Hotels & 4. APPROVAL 25 OF CONSENTmiles AGENDAW ITEMS of Green River on 1-80; Resorts, Inc., 4.01 Tract Approval ofin Board MinutesT18N, R110W, Section 17 dba Little America 4.02 Approval of Bills (Finance) 4.03 Approval of Financial Documents and Investments (Finance) January 5, 2021 JO/ETTA LLC, 4.04 Lots Approval 9of Nutrition& Services10 Report (Finance)& part of Lot 11, Block 16 dba The Travel Camp 4.05 Approval Jamestown, of Write-Off of Pre-JulySweetwater 2018 UncollectedCounty, Checks (FiWY,- excepting parcels nance) 4.06 Recognition of Home School Requests January 13, 2021 Fast Stop 1134 Inc., 4.07 Enrollment 5 miles W of Rock Springs offI-80 exit dba Cruel Jack’s 99; Tract in T18N, R106W, Section 7 5. DISTRICT GOALS AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES January 5, 2021 Kayar Distributing Rock 5.01 ReminderSprings, of the NationalWyoming School Board Virtual Conference in dba Kelly’s Hitching Post New T19N, Orleans, LouisianaR105W, on AprilSection 10th-12th, 20219 SE4NE4 5.02 Reminder of the Legislative Session that will begin on March 1, January 5, 2021 Love’s Travel Stops 2021 8901 Hwy 374, Green River & Country Stores, Inc. 5.03 Discussion T18N on McKinnonR107W Meet andSEC Greet Date7 in April NW4NW4 TR dba Love’s Travel Stop #888 AKA PT LOT 7 6. PERSONNEL Notice is hereby given that the applicant whose 6.01name Consider is Approval setof Certifiedforth Resignation below Request (Fuss)filed a renewal application for a County Restaurant Liquor License for the period April 10, 2021 through April 9, 2022 in the office of the Clerk of the County of Sweetwater, State of Wyoming. The date 7. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT of filing, the name of said applicant and the description of the place or premises which the 7.01 Hear Presentation on Monroe Elementary PLC’s (Hardman) applicant desires to use as the place of sale are set forth below as follows: 7.02 Hear Presentation from Washington Elementary School (Covey/ Taliaferro) Date of Filing Applicant Description of Premises in Sweetwater7.03 Hear UpdateCo. on Winter Interim Assessment (Figenser) January 13, 2021 Purple Sage Ventures LLC, 57.04 Recognitionmiles ofW Studentof TeachersRock (Fuss) Springs offI-80 exit 99; dba Log Inn Tract in T18N, R106W, Section 12 8. BID REQUEST ITEMS Notice is hereby given that the applicants whose names are8.01 Considerset Approvalforth of Districtbelow Photographyfiled Services renewal Extension applications, each for a County Retail Malt Beverage Permit for the period April 10, 2020 (Barringer) through April 9, 2021 in the office of the Clerk of the County of Sweetwater, State of Wyoming. 8.02 Consider Approval to Roll Last Year’s Milk Bid (Kenison) The date of filing, the names of said applicants and the descriptions of the place or premises 8.03 Consider Approval to Go Out to Bid for 2 Combi Ovens at Lin- which the applicants desire to use as the place of sale are set forth below as follows: coln Middle School (Kenison) 8.04 Consider Approval of the Bid Results for the Central Administra- Date of Filing Applicant Description of Premises in tionSweetwater Building Roof ReplacementCo. (Hamel) January 5, 2021 Roger D. Varley, 8.05 1-80Consider ApprovalN ofService the Bid ResultsRoad, for the ElementaryPoint Interof - Rocks; dba Point Merc Tractcoms (Hamel)in T20N, R101 W, Section 27 NE/4SW/48.06 Consider Approval of the RFP Results for Chromebooks (Williams) January 13, 2021 Mustang Travel Stop LLC, 4484 Hwy 530 S of Green River dba Mustang Travel Stop Tract9. OTHER39A BUSINESS T12N, R109W, Sections 22 & 27 9.01 Hear Update on 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Budgets (Dean) January 8, 2021 Eaton Investments Inc., 38009.02 ConsiderHwy Approval 191, of New PolicyFarson, GBMB – StaffWY Grievance Proce- dba Farson Feed Store T24N,dures – 1st R106W,Reading (Fuss)Sec 9 NW/4SW/4NW/4 9.03 Consider Revision to Policy HG-E – Professional Negotiation December 30, 2020 Little America Corporation, 25 Agreementmiles – 1stW Readingof (Fuss)Green River on 1-80 dba Little America Tract 9.04 inConsider T18N, Approval of R110W,an Application Section for BLM Land17 Lease for FFA Project (Barringer) December 18, 2020 Crossroads Travel Plaza LLC, 8 Highway 28, Farson, WY dba Crossroads Travel Plaza 10. Tract BOARD ANDin SUPERINTENDENTT25N, R106W, COMMENTS Section 27 SW/4 10.01 Superintendent and Board Comments Notice is hereby given that the applicant whose name is set forth below filed a renewal application for a County Limited Retail Liquor License for the period April 10, 2021 through 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION April 9, 2022 in the office of the Clerk of the County of Sweetwater, State of Wyoming. The date 11.01 Executive Session for the Purpose of Personnel Pursuant to of filing, the name of said applicant and the description of the place or premises which the W.S. §16-4-405 (a) (ii), (iii), (ix), (x), (xi) applicant desires to use as the place of sale are set forth below as follows: 12. ADJOURNMENT Date of Filing Applicant Description of Premises in 12.01Sweetwater Adjourn Co. January 13, 2021 Rolling Green Country 3.5 miles W of Green River off 1-80 Club Inc., February Tract 3, 2021in T18N, R107W, Lot 7, 11629Section 7 dba Rolling Green Country Club

Protests, if any there be, against the issuance of each and every license will be heard at the hour of 8:30 A.M. on the 2nd day of March, 2021 in the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting room, Sweetwater County Courthouse, Green River, Wyoming. Written protests may be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners up until the time of LegaLthe hearing. DeaDLine Dated this 21st day of January 2021 /s/ Cynthia L.is MonDayLane, Sweetwater atCounty 5 p.M.Clerk February 3, 10, 2021 11626 Subscribe today! Wednesday, February 3, 2021 www.greenriverstar.com B7

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January 19, 2021 109660, U S FOODS INC, INMATE FOOD, Commissioner Lloyd Green River, WY 2,836.60; 109661, VAN BOERUM & FRANK AS- Commissioner Lloyd reported on his liaison work with the STAR Tran- SOCIATES INC, CONTRACT, 728.00; 109662, sit Authority Board, Library Board and shared that he met with Events The Board of County Commissioners met this VONAGE BUSINESS, PHONE BILL, 1,366.10; Complex Director Larry Lloyd and Kandi Pendelton. Commissioner Lloyd day at 8:30 a.m. in Regular Session with all 109663, WELLS FARGO - 8480, UNIFORMS/ reported on the WCCA legislative bill reading that he attended. Com- Commissioners present. The meeting opened CALENDAR/PRESCRIPTIONS/TV/HAMMER/ missioner Lloyd expressed appreciation to the Sheriff’s Office for their with the Pledge of Allegiance. MEAL/SUBSCRIPTION/SHIRT/BAGS/K-9/LI- partnership with the Health Department and the Hospital. Commis- CENSE/TRAINING/MEMBERSHIPS/TRAVEL, sioner Lloyd shared that he received constituent concerns relative to the Approval of Agenda 3,102.66; 109664, WEST EDGE COLLECTIVE amount allotted to salary increases and clarified that the commission did LLC, SERVICES, 10,000.00; 109665, WEST not receive a raise and the raises were based on a long-term salary study. Chairman Wendling entertained a motion to ap- SIDE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT, UTILI- Commissioner Lloyd shared that he continues to work on the liaison roles prove the agenda with the amendment of adding TIES, 5,412.00; 109666, WEX BANK, FUEL, and strategic planning. an update on county revenue, adding executive 11,780.53; 109667, WILKERSON IV MD PC, session for real estate and contracts, and remov- JAMES A, AUTOPSY, 1,250.00; 109668, WYO- Chairman Wendling addressed the upcoming move for the Conservation ing Tabs E-O (ratification of the Coronavirus MING DEPARTMENT OF, UNEMPLOYMENT District. Chairman Wendling shared that the Conservation District will Relief Grants). Commissioner Smith so moved. INSURANCE, 2,108.31; 109669, WYOMING be located at the Golden Hour Senior Citizen Center shortly. Commissioner Thoman seconded the motion. RETIREMENT SYSTEM, RETIREMENT, 262.50; The motion carried. 109670, WYOMING WASTE SERVICES, UTILI- Break TIES, 119.94; 109671, YOUNG AT HEART CEN- Approval of Minutes: January 5 & 12, 2021 TER, BUDGET ALLOCATION, 16,000.00; Chairman Wendling called for a fifteen-minute break. Commissioner Lloyd moved to approve the min- GRAND TOTAL: 2,204,956.16 utes dated January 5 & 12, 2021 as presented. Action/Presentation Items Commissioner Thoman seconded the motion. ************ The motion carried. Signing of MOU for Cooperator Status with BLM on the Pacific and Public Hearing- Planning and Zoning Atlantic Soda Project Acceptance of Bills Planning and Zoning Director Eric Bingham presented the MOU between Ronald Roy- Zone Map Amendment R-2/SF the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners and the United Approval of County Vouchers/Warrants, Bonds, (Single Family Residential) to RR (Rural Resi- States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management by and and Monthly Reports dential) through the Wyoming BLM State Director regarding the Pacific and At- Commissioner Smith moved to approve the ac- Planning and Zoning Director Eric Bingham lantic Soda Project. Following discussion, Commissioner Smith moved ceptance of the bills which include the county presented Resolution 21-01-ZO-01, for approval to approve the MOU between the Sweetwater County Board of County vouchers/warrants, bonds, and monthly reports of a Zoning Map Amendment from Single Fam- Commissioners and the United States Department of the Interior Bureau as presented. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the ily Residential (R-2SF) to Rural Residential (RR). of Land Management by and through the Wyoming BLM State Director re- motion. The motion carried. Property owner Ronald Roy was present. Chair- garding the Pacific and Atlantic Soda Project and authorize the Chairman man Wendling opened the public hearing. Hear- to sign. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The motion carried. WARRANT NO.s, PAYEE, DESCRIPTION, ing no comments, the public hearing was closed. AMOUNT; 109573,109604-109622 & ADVICES, Chairman Wendling entertained a motion to Community Fine Arts to present and ask everyone to take the Pledge EMPLOYEES AND PAYROLL VENDORS, PAY- approve Resolution 21-01-ZO-01 for approval to Attend challenge—to attend one local arts event, exhibit, or class ROLL RUN, 1,840,865.13; 32547, OPTUM BANK of a Zoning Map Amendment from Single Fam- each month during 2021 76411492, CONTRIBUTIONS, 125.00; 32548, ily Residential (R-2SF) to Rural Residential (RR). Community Fine Arts Director Debora Soule and CFAC Board Chair RJ OPTUM BANK 76411492, CONTRIBUTIONS, Commissioner Thoman so moved. Commis- Pieper reported on the professional training by Wyoming Arts Alliance 515.83; 32549, OPTUM BANK 76411492, CON- sioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The motion and the new arts committee who have brought multiple local arts groups TRIBUTIONS, 1,577.50; 32550, OPTUM BANK carried. and organizations together to show support for one another. Ms. Soule 76411492, CONTRIBUTIONS, 1,702.50; 32821, presented the Sweetwater Arts Partnership’s Pledge to Attend challenge OPTUM BANK 76411492, CONTRIBUTIONS, LR Communications- Conditional Use Permit- which consists of attending one local arts event, exhibit, or class each 6,706.25; 32822, STAFFORD, NANCY, MILE- Telecommunication Tower/Facility month in 2021. Following discussion, the commission expressed their AGE, 293.25; 32823, SWEETWATER COUNTY Planning and Zoning Director Eric Bingham appreciation for the report and the history of community fine arts. HEALTH BOARD, BUDGET ALLOCATION, presented Resolution 21-01-ZO-02, for approval 56,172.33; 109574, ACE HARDWARE - RS, of a Conditional Use Permit for a Cell Tower. Ap- Discussion on the possible vacation of CR-124 Eden East 2nd North SUPPLIES/SNOW PUSHER, 180.43; 109575, plicant Lance Laughter was present. Following Public Works Director Gene Legerski discussed the option of a possible ACE HARDWARE - GR, SNOW PUSHER/PART, discussion, Chairman Wendling opened the pub- vacation of CR-124 Eden East 2nd North. Following discussion, the com- 74.98; 109576, AMERIGAS PROPANE LP, lic hearing. Hearing no comments, the public mission concurred to proceed with the vacation of CR-124 Eden East 2nd PROPANE, 819.96; 109577, BENNETT PAINT hearing was closed. Chairman Wendling enter- North. & GLASS, PAINT, 19.92; 109578, BRADY’S tained a motion to approve Resolution 21-01-ZO- AUTO BODY SHOP, REPAIR, 2,750.71; 109579, 02 for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Discussion on SWCO implementing vehicle size and weight permits CARRIER CORPORATION, SERVICES, 450.00; Cell Tower. Commissioner Schoenfeld so moved. on SWCO roads 109580, COPIER & SUPPLY CO INC, STAPLES, Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The Public Works Director Gene Legerski and Sheriff Grossnickle discussed 22.50; 109581, DELL MARKETING L P, COM- motion carried. implementing vehicle size and weight permits on Sweetwater County PUTER, 2,170.00; 109582, DOMINION ENERGY, roads. Following discussion, the commission concurred to proceed with UTILITIES, 82.24; 109583, F B MCFADDEN County Resident Concerns implementing vehicle size and weight permits on Sweetwater County WHOLESALE COMPANY, SUPPLIES, 1,779.50; roads. 109584, FLEETPRIDE, PARTS/MUD FLAPS, Chairman Wendling opened county resident 166.97; 109585, FLOYD’S TRUCK CENTER, concerns. County Clerk Cindy Lane read aloud Sweetwater County Child Developmental Center (CDC) Third Adden- PARTS, 33.24; 109586, GRAINGER, PARTS, an email received from Tina Porter express- dum to MOU 240.17; 109587, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF ing concerns relative to an additional gambling CDC Executive Director Cristy Pelham and County Treasurer Robb SWEETWATER CO, LEGAL DRAWS, 328.00; facility with a full bar in Green River. Hearing Slaughter presented the Third Addendum to the Memorandum of Un- 109588, MODEL SIGN, SIGNS, 196.00; 109589, no further comments, county resident concerns derstanding explaining, to meet current needs, they need additional MOUNTAINAIRE ANIMAL CLINIC LLC, MEDS, were closed. disbursements throughout the year. Mr. Slaughter explained during the 79.69; 109590, QUILL CORPORATION, CHAIR/ July 2020 meeting, he and Deputy County Attorney John DeLeon were OFFICE SUPPLIES, 350.29; 109591, ROCKY Commissioner Comments/Reports tasked with amending the MOU to fund the program as requested in MTN POWER, UTILITIES, 2,352.86; 109592, the amendment presented. Following discussion, Commissioner Smith STAPLES ADVANTAGE - DEPT LA, PRINTER/ Commissioner Thoman moved to approve, and authorize the Chairman to sign, the Third Adden- OFFICE SUPPLIES, 363.35; 109593, SWEET- Commissioner Thoman expressed her apprecia- dum to the MOU between The Sweetwater County Child Developmental WATER TROPHIES, SHIPPING, 28.23; 109594, tion to everyone who has assisted in her transi- Center and Sweetwater County as presented. Commissioner Lloyd sec- SWEETWATERNOW LLC, AD, 300.00; 109595, tion of becoming a commissioner. Commissioner onded the motion. The motion carried. TBS ELECTRIC LLC, SERVICE, 6,000.00; Thoman reported that she met with several 109596, THE MASTER’S TOUCH LLC, POST- elected officials and attended several zoom meet- Request to approve Wyoming Downs, LLC to conduct pari-mutuel CARDS, 217.46; 109597, THE TIRE DEN INC, ings. Commissioner Thoman reported on the wagering on live horse racing, historic horse racing, and simulcast TIRES, 620.00; 109598, UNION TELEPHONE meetings she attended for the WCCA legislative events within SWCO, WY, and specifically at Town Bar & Grill COMPANY INC, PHONE, 46.52; 109599, VERI- bill reading and the Colorado River Associa- Wyoming Downs LLC Small OTB Manager Jill Jarrard and Town Bar & ZON WIRELESS, BROADBAND, 200.05; 109600, tion. Commissioner Thoman addressed county Grill Owner Andrew Hubert presented Resolution 21-01-CC-01. Follow- WALMART COMMUNITY/SYNCB-SHERIFF, road abandonment on County Road 124 and the ing a discussion that Wyoming Downs submit a revised resolution outlin- COMMISSARY/SUPPLIES/OFFICE SUPPLIES, Rocky Mountain Power integrated resource plan. ing the sunset date of June 30, 2021, Commissioner Smith moved to 405.77; 109601, WHITE MOUNTAIN SEWER Commissioner Thoman addressed the funding approve Resolution 21-01-CC-01 adding a sunset clause date of June 30, DISTRICT, UTILITIES, 46.00; 109602, WILKER- for the Federal Natural Resource Act to update 2021. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The motion carried. SON IV MD PC, JAMES A, AUTOPSY, 1,250.00; the cooperating status plan by doing an econom- 109603, WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY, ic impact study. Commissioner Thoman shared Break PARTS/LABOR/FREIGHT/MILEAGE, 6,502.26; that she will set up a meeting for the federal 109623, AMERIGAS PROPANE LP, PROPANE, agencies to present during a Board of County Chairman Wendling called for a fifteen-minute break. 391.65; 109624, AXON ENTERPRISE INC, Commissioner meeting in April. EQUIPMENT, 2,700.00; 109625, BOB BARKER Castle Rock Hospital District to discuss plan for EMS Services in COMPANY INC, COMMISSARY, 206.55; 109626, Chairman Wendling Green River CENTURYLINK, PHONE LINES, 89.46; 109627, Chairman Wendling shared that SEDC has on- Castle Rock Hospital CEO Bailie Dockter and Board of Director Chairman CHEMICAL TESTING PROGRAM, KITS, 909.00; going talks on local radio networks to discuss Daniel Stanton addressed the cancelation of funding for the EMS contract 109628, CITY OF GREEN RIVER, UTILITIES, economic development. Chairman Wendling effective mid-year. The commission discussed the purpose of canceling 1,102.13; 109629, CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS, explained that a constituent received a century funding for EMS services due to wanting to get the process started for RENT, 629.12; 109630, CODALE ELECTRIC link bill for a county agency and expressed ap- the request for information (RFI) process and to look ahead at the cost SUPPLY INC, PART, 95.99; 109631, COMMUNI- preciation to IT Director Tim Knight for resolv- for ambulance services based upon valuation funding. The commission CATION TECHNOLOGIES INC, REPAIR, 103.00; ing the issue. Chairman Wendling expressed shared that ambulance services were a top priority during the inter- 109632, CONVERGEONE INC, LICENSING/ appreciation to the Sheriff’s Office for their government workshop. Discussion ensued relative to having all parties MAINTENANCE/SUPPORT, 71,409.80; 109633, partnership with the Health Department and the included to assist in coming up with a sustainable solution. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PLATES, Hospital. Chairman Wendling addressed that 5.00; 109634, F B MCFADDEN WHOLESALE the special meeting for real estate has been final- DocuSign Demonstration COMPANY, SUPPLIES, 332.75; 109635, F B ized and a long-term business purchased the Human Resource Specialist Ashley Smith and Human Resource Director MCFADDEN WHOLESALE COMPANY, COM- building. Chairman Wendling expressed appre- Garry McLean provided a demonstration on DocuSign. The commission MISSARY/INMATE FOOD, 6,998.34; 109636, ciation to SEDC and the Town of Green River for expressed their appreciation for the demonstration. FIREPENNY, HELMETS, 626.18; 109637, FIVE their assistance in recruiting a buyer. Chairman STAR TOWING, LLC, TOWING, 310.00; 109638, Wendling reported on the WCCA legislative bill Request Approval of Resolution Implementing Findings of Market GREEN RIVER STAR, AD’S, 3,926.00; 109639, reading that Sweetwater County was a part of. Pay Study GUARDIAN RFID, SOFTWARE, 747.50; 109640, Human Resource Director Garry McLean presented Resolution 21-01- JENNY SERVICE COMPANY, COMMISSARY, Commissioner Smith CC-02, a Resolution Implementing Findings of Market Pay Study. Com- 1,001.54; 109641, JOHNSON, WALLY J, MILE- Commissioner Smith expressed appreciation to missioner Lloyd moved to approve Resolution 21-01-CC-02, a Resolu- AGE, 96.60; 109642, KEEFE SUPPLY COMPA- all involved in the remodeling of the Board of tion Implementing Findings of Market Pay Study. Commissioner Smith NY, COMMISSARY, 162.72; 109643, MEADOW County Commissioner Chambers. Commission- seconded the motion. Following further discussion, the motion carried. GOLD DAIRIES SLC, INMATE FOOD, 1,735.80; er Smith reported on the meeting he attended 109644, NICHOLAS & COMPANY, INMATE for the Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees and Request approval of UMR 2021 Stop Loss Gap Letter FOOD, 1,187.68; 109645, PROFESSIONAL addressed COVID-19 and shared that vaccina- Human Resource Director Garry McLean presented the UMR 2021 Stop SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INC, MAINTENANCE, tions are in phase 1B. Commissioner Smith Loss Gap letter. Following discussion, Commissioner Smith moved to 14,600.28; 109646, QUILL CORPORATION, OF- further reported on the meetings he attended for approve the Stop Loss Gap letter as presented and authorize the Chair- FICE SUPPLIES, 450.57; 109647, REAL KLEEN the Airport Board and the WCCA legislative bill man to sign. Commissioner Thoman seconded the motion. The motion JANITORIAL, SUPPLIES, 862.20; 109648, reading. carried. ROCK SPRINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITY, UTILI- TIES, 2,564.68; 109649, ROCKY MTN POWER, Commissioner Schoenfeld Request to hire a seasonal-fill-in employee UTILITIES, 8,003.34; 109650, S.O. TECH/ Commissioner Schoenfeld reported on her Human Resource Director Garry McLean and County Clerk Cindy Lane SPECIAL OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGIES INC, liaison work with SEDC and Grants. Commis- presented the request to hire a seasonal commission support clerk. Fol- EQUIPMENT, 1,670.00; 109651, SOUTHWEST sioner Schoenfeld questioned if the Commission lowing discussion, Commissioner Smith moved to approve the request to COUNSELING SERVICE, SERVICES, 5,000.00; would like to put together a date for the second re-staff a vacant position in the clerk’s office and authorize the Chairman 109652, SPECIALIZED PATHOLOGY CONSUL- round to apply for the Charitable Relief Program to sign. Commissioner Schoenfeld seconded the motion. The motion car- TANTS, PC, AUTOPSIES, 2,500.00; 109653, and hold a special meeting to get the remain- ried. STAPLES ADVANTAGE - DEPT LA, OFFICE SUP- ing funds allocated. The commission concurred PLIES, 13.74; 109654, SWEETWATER COUNTY with moving forward and Commissioner Schoen- Weed & Pest Board Appointment- 4 Year term- due to expiring term LIBRARY, SHARED STAFF WAGES, 878.86; feld shared that she will verify dates and provide of Jim Hodder 109655, SWEETWATER CO SOLID WASTE the information before advertising. Commis- Chairman Wendling entertained a motion to un-table the Weed & Pest DISPOSAL, E-WASTE, 112.00; 109656, SWEET- sioner Schoenfeld reported on the NACO Broad- board appointment. Commissioner Smith so moved. Commissioner WATER FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, BUDGET band meeting that she attended. Commissioner Thoman seconded the motion. The motion carried. Following discussion, ALLOCATION, 4,592.00; 109657, SWEETWA- Schoenfeld addressed various Cares Act Fund- Commissioner Thoman moved to appoint James Mines to the Sweetwater TER MEDICS LLC, BUDGET ALLOCATION, ing Programs stating each program is specific to County Weed & Pest Board. Commissioner Schoenfeld seconded the mo- 77,632.05; 109658, SWEETWATER TROPHIES, rules and regulations. Commissioner Schoenfeld tion. The motion carried. SHIPPING, 28.10; 109659, THE PARTRIDGE expressed appreciation to the public health staff PSYCHOLOGICAL GROUP, SERVICES, 280.00; for all their efforts while rolling out the vaccine. CONTINUED ON B8 B8 www.greenriverstar.com Wednesday, February 3, 2021

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The Board of County Commissioners met this day at 9:00 a.m. in a Special Session with all Commis- DOT Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) Grant & sioners present. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. WYDOT CPA Agreement Amendment Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport Director Devon Brubaker explained Approval of Agenda that the SW WY Regional Airport is partnering with WYDOT on a US DOT Small Community Air Service Development Grant application and shared Chairman Wendling entertained a motion to approve the agenda by removing the Young at Heart that no additional funding is required from the local community beyond application at the request of Young at Heart Director Rachelle Morris who withdrew their application. what the airport already budgets for marketing each year. Mr. Brubaker Chairman Wendling explained that the purpose of the meeting was for considering and acting upon requested a letter of support for the grant application along with a pro- the Charitable Relief Program- including, but not limited to, the requisite certification form, applica- posed amendment to the WYDOT Air Service CPA Agreement due to a tions, and any other material relevant to said program. Commissioner Schoenfeld so moved. Com- result of COVID-19. Following discussion, Commissioner Smith moved to missioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The motion carried. approve the letter of support and authorize the Chairman to sign. Com- missioner Thoman seconded the motion. The motion carried. Action/Presentation Items

Following discussion, Chairman Wendling entertained a motion to ap- Consider and Act upon the Charitable Relief Program- including, but not limited to, the requi- prove the MOU and authorize the Chairman to sign the documents once site certification form, application, and any other material relevant to said program the amended signature line is received. Commissioner Smith so moved Grants Manager Krisena Marchal presented an overview of the Charitable Relief Program sharing to. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The motion carried. that on December 22, 2020, Sweetwater County was awarded $932,414.53 in CARES Act Funding under the Community Charitable Relief Program by using population as a primary allocation met- Update on Valuation Numbers ric. Ms. Marchal explained that the purpose of the Program is to provide grant funding to Charitable Assessor Dave Divis and Treasurer Robb Slaughter presented the updated (nonprofit) organizations that have provided public assistance or seen a decline in donations during valuation numbers and stressed that the numbers were an estimate only. the COVID-19 pandemic and all decisions regarding funding awards will be made at the local level by The commission expressed their appreciation for the update. Mr. Slaugh- the county commission. Ms. Marchal noted that all grant requirements will be verified and a grantee ter asked the commission to consider where they would like the reserves agreement will be executed before payments are issued Discussion ensued relative to the types of to be to assist in future planning. charitable relief awards and the requirements.

Other Chairman Wendling opened the floor to hear each representative explain their application.

Chairman Wendling submitted, after reviewing with each commissioner, Applicant Name Amount Requested Recommendation to award the liaison/contact assignment to the various boards and departments as Holy Communion Ministries- Reverend $ 31,038.37 $ 31,038.37 outlined below. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the recommen- Steven Davis and Coordinator Joyce Corcoran dations. Commissioner Schoenfeld seconded the motion. The motion YWCA of SWCO- Executive $ 3,329.75 $ 2,537.75 - reducing the carried. Director Melinda Baas and projected increase Development Director Kayla Mannikko BOCC LIAISON APPOINTMENTS LIAISON/CONTACT Golden Hour- Director Jackie Grubb $ 2,702.00 $ 2,702.00 AIRPORT BOARD ** Commissioner Thoman Young at Heart Application withdrawn n/a JOINT COMMUNICATIONS BOARD ** Commissioner Lloyd Sweetwater Events Complex Foundation- $ 48,570.54 $ 48,570.54 SEDC BOARD Chairman Wendling Kandi Pendleton EVENTS COMPLEX BOARD Commissioner Schoenfeld VIRS Respite Care- Director Melissa Searle $ 11,500.00 $ 11,500.00 PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD/ Commissioner Smith Food Bank- Director Kathy Siler $ 2,453.82 $ 2,453.82 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Memorial Hospital of SWCO Foundation- $ 28,425.00 $ 22,906.00- reducing the COUNTY LIBRARY Commissioner Lloyd Hospital Foundation Director Tiffany Marshall projected increase MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Commissioner Smith SOUTHWEST COUNSELING/MENTAL HEALTH Commissioner Smith Union Congregation Church United $ 1,266.02 $ 1,266.02 MUSEUM BOARD Commissisoner Schoenfed Church of Christ- not present STAR TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARD Commissioner Lloyd Muley Fanatic Foundation- $125,478.00 $125,478.00 YOUNG AT HEART SENIOR CITIZEN BOARD Chairman Wendling Director Josh Coursey GOLDEN HOUR SENIOR CITIZEN BOARD Commissioner Schoenfeld Green River Developmental Fund- $ 93,618.32 $ 93,618.32 CONSERVATION BOARD Commissioner Lloyd Director- not present United Way of Southwest Wyoming- $214,000.00 $214,000.00 AMBULANCE BOARD- DISSOLVING ON MARCH 31, 2021 Director Kelly Frink Chairman Wendling Boys & Girls Club of SWCO- $ 51,720.00 $ 51,720.00 Director Lisa Stewart BCC CHAIR /COMM APPOINTMENTS LIAISON/CONTACT Sweetwater Climb- Director Brittany Gray, $ 21,552.75 $ 21,552.75 with BOARD APPROVAL Foundation & Government Stewardship Bonnie Self TELECOM BOARD (Board Position) ** Commissioner Schoenfeld 15.1 Youth Home- Director David Thorne $ 700.00 $ 700.00 COMMUNITIES PROTECTING THE GREEN Chairman Wendling 15.2 Youth Home- Director David Thorne $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 RIVER/JOINT WATERS BOARD (Board Chair) ** Total $637,354.57 $631,043.57 2020 6TH CENT INITIATIVE Commissioners Schoenfeld & Lloyd Total Funding Available $932,414.53 $932,414.53 SEDC (Board Position) Commissioner Schoenfeld (295,059.96) (301,370.96) TRIPARTITE (Board Position) Commissioner Lloyd GREATER DIVIDE ECONOMIC COALITION Chairman Wendling Commissioner Schoenfeld moved to approve Charitable Expenditures for Applications # 1, 3,5, 7, **Joint Powers Boards 9, 14, and 15.1 contingent upon documentary verification of compliance with the emergency rules for the Community Charitable Relief Program as determined by Sweetwater County. Commissioner BOARD CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES LIAISON/CONTACT Thoman seconded the motion. Following clarification, the motion carried with Commissioner Lloyd CLG Chairman Wendling/ abstaining due to his relationship with the Union Congregation Church. Commissioner Thoman FEDERAL PARTNERS Chairman Wendling/ Commissioner Lloyd moved to approve Loss Donation or Other Revenue for applications # 6, 10, 11, Commissioner Thoman 12, 13, and 15.2 contingent upon documentary verification of compliance with the emergency rules COUNTY LEADERSHIP WITH Chairman Wendling for the Community Charitable Relief Program as determined by Sweetwater County. Commissioner ROCK SPRINGS CHAMBER Schoenfeld seconded the motion. The motion carried. WCCA EXECUTIVE BOARD Chairman Wendling Commissioner Schoenfeld moved to approve Loss Donation or Other Revenue for application #2 and COUNTY DEPARTMENTS-JNT MTG CONTACT PERSON 8 in the amounts that exclude projected increases and contingent upon documentary verification of FIRE DISTRICT Chairman Wendling/Commissioner Smith compliance with the emergency rules for the Community Charitable Relief Program as determined by VETERANS SERVICES/ Commissioners Schoenfeld & Lloyd Sweetwater County. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. The motion carried. HUMAN RESOURCES PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING/ Commissioners Smith & Lloyd Chairman Wendling requested that Commissioner Schoenfeld works with Grants Manager Krisena R&B/FAC/MNT/CUSTODIAL Marchal and Deputy Couty Attorney John DeLeon relative to the possibility of a second round. PLANNING & ZONING/PUBLIC LANDS Commissioner Thoman and Chairman Wendling Adjourn PURCHASING Commissioners Schoenfeld and Thoman GRANTS Commissioners Lloyd & Thoman There being no further business to come before the Board this day, the meeting was adjourned sub- IT Chairman Wendling & Commissioner Schoenfeld ject to the call of the Chairman at 10:40 a.m. JUVENILE PROBATION Chairman Wendling & Commissioner Smith This meeting is available on the Sweetwater County YouTube Channel. Links for specific meetings can be found on the county website. The minutes were respectfully submitted by Administrative As- Executive Session sistant Sally Shoemaker.

Chairman Wendling entertained a motion to enter into an executive ses- THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS sion for real estate and contracts. Commissioner Lloyd so moved. Com- OF SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING missioner Thoman seconded the motion. The motion carried. Randal M. Wendling, Chairman Roy Lloyd, Member After coming out of the executive session, Chairman Wendling explained Lauren Schoenfeld, Member that action was not required. Jeffrey W. Smith, Member Mary Thoman, Member Adjourn ATTEST: There being no further business to come before the Board this day, the Cynthia L. Lane, County Clerk meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman at 2:09 p.m. February 3, 2021 11632 Chairman Wendling announced that the Board of County Commissioners will hold a FY 2021-2022 budget message workshop at 2:30 p.m.

This meeting is available on the Sweetwater County YouTube channel. Links for specific meetings can be found on the county website. The minutes were respectfully submitted by Administrative Assistant Sally Shoemaker.

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING Randal M. Wendling, Chairman Roy Lloyd, Member Lauren Schoenfeld, Member Jeffrey W. Smith, Member Mary Thoman, Member

ATTEST: Cynthia L. Lane, County Clerk

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Wanted: seeking motivated part-time staff writer to help tell Green River’s unique story in the Green River Star. Responsibilities include covering city schools, sports, community gatherings and government meetings. This position has the potential to become full time. For more information or to apply, email [email protected] or call 875-3103.