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The sundan s Sundance Times r Snow going ur anny ra s ann rsary For the last three decades, Superbowl Sunday has kicked off with our own, local tradition: a bracing run through the streets of Sundance. The 30th an- niversary of Freeze Your Fanny takes place this weekend and will once again be the chilliest fundraiser of the year, following the same route and with all the same reasons to take part. The four-mile course starts and ends at the courthouse on Cleveland Street and will begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. on February 2. Walkers will set off at 8 a.m. and runners begin an hour later. The bravest of local runners have gritted their teeth through the deep winter weather since Hugh Palmer started the tradition 30 years ago. He and 16 friends drove to Rupe Hill and ran back, gathering around a wood stove in his garage when they finished and eating pancakes in his kitchen. An avid runner, Palmer needed a name for his race. The Palmers settled on “Freeze Your Fanny” because “it sounded exactly like what the people would feel” – the coldest race so far has clocked in at a bonechilling -11 degrees F. To commemorate the 30th race since Palmer’s friends gobbled down those well-earned pancakes, organizer Stacy Jeff Moberg photo See r n page 6 n n n a s ad an a a sunny rn n and a s n r d hr u h undan any n and n h ar d n Tu sday r s r ra Hospital staff speak ad us n in support of CEO Jean Snow, Nursing Supervisor for the Long Term Care unit (LTC), Six employees of Crook County Medi- explained that, “When a decision as cal Services District spoke in strong important as the one that is going to support of their CEO, Nathan Hough, be made over this next year is coming at a meeting of the Board of Trustees up, I think it’s my duty to step up and on Thursday. The presentation, said voice my opinion, because this is go- Jamason Schmidt, Director of Opera- ing to affect all of our futures and this tions, was to give insight into working community.” life at the hospital as the contract with A 12-year employee, Snow said she Health Management Services, through can remember at least six CEOs in her which Hough’s services are provided, time with the district. Hough has been reaches its expiration date. with CCMSD for four years, she said, “We know you have a decision to so the district went through five CEOs make coming up in the future, so we just thought we’d love to come and See page 6 share our thoughts and opinions,” said Schmidt. Schmidt described arriving in the county just under four years ago and CCMSD hearing stories from community mem- bers who felt they would not want to sourcing new be cared for at the hospital or within the district. “We worked very hard as a team, ambulances under the direction of Nathan, to change that, and I feel like we’ve got a long way. Along that way of chang- The latest move in the ongoing ing the community’s mind, we’ve won and often complicated discussion a lot of state and national awards, in of Sundance’s ambulance service, the hospital, our long term care, our Jeff Moberg photo Crook County Medical Services Th r undan su s a n a d us s u h n Th ra has s n d n n sa s ambulances, our trauma, our lab,” District is now sourcing new am- r ndus ry rs s n h n r y ndus ry h hard s ar und y ars a he said. bulances for the Sundance ambu- But while proud of those awards, lance service, with the intention of Cooperative seeks rate changes this September. Schmidt said, “Honestly, I feel like we leasing to buy. The concept would According to the cooperative, the impact on residential all feel that awards mean less to us see the district pay for each new increases to cover losses from members would be an increase in basic charge of $1.50, than what the community thinks, and vehicle over four to five years and increasing from $25.50 to $27, and a rate increase averag- since that time we’ve seen an unprec- then trade that it in when it comes declines in energy industry ing 8.87 percent. The general service basic charge would edented turnaround.” time to upgrade. meanwhile increase by $5 and the general service rates Feedback from the community has “Ideally, so we don’t keep repeat- by around 8.86 percent. been extremely positive, Schmidt said, ing history, where we have 20-year- Powder River Energy (PRECorp) has filed an application crediting Hough’s leadership with old vehicles…we’d take a four or five to adjust its rates for 2020, which would in turn impact a han as n n causing these changes for the better. year lease or purchase and, at the what residential and industrial users can expect to pay “PRECorp’s purpose is to positively influence and im- “Not only is our community happy, end of five years, it’s the district’s for their electricity. The move will also change the basic prove lives for those we serve by providing reliable energy our employees are very happy,” he vehicle, we now have the pink slip charge and introduce cost-saving Time of Use rates for and services at an affordable price,” said Brian Mills, said, referring to an employee satisfac- on it, and we upgrade our equip- members. Deputy General Manager, in testimony to the PSC. “This tion survey that showed higher scores ment again,” said Chairman Mark The application would also see Coal Bed Methane (CBM) rate filing was developed because of a threat to PRECorp’s than he said he has ever seen in a Erickson at Thursday’s meeting. classes largely reintegrated into the General Service and ability to meet these member expectations in a respon- healthcare agency. Once fully purchased, the vehicle Large Power classes to acknowledge the decline in usage sible fashion.” “We’re very proud of where we’ve could be traded in for a newer by these members. According to PRECorp’s application, a comprehensive come in a short time and we feel that If the Wyoming Public Service Commission (PSC) ap- Nathan is vital to where we want to See u an s page 7 proves the move, PRECorp would aim to implement the See r page 6 go,” he said. r a a h r
, T T T The Sundance Times Page 2 Thursday, January 30, 2020 Obituaries Nancy Diane Richards Nancy was born on Decem- together. She made 14 trips Kayhle Richards, Charles ber 5, 1931 to Howard “Dud” with Joe to Alaska where they “Charlie” Board and Micayla, and Beulah “Boo” (Kester) spent much of their time fish- Leo and Lincoln Kellar; and Steele in New Albin, Iowa. ing in Ketchikan. sister-in-law, Edwina Steele She married Joseph Loren Nancy is survived by her of New Albin. Richards on April 23, 1948, husband, Joe; son, Alan (Lin- She is preceded in death by in New Albin. da) Richards of Sundance her parents and brother, Da- They were married for 71 and their children, Travis vid Steele on March 17, 2018. years. They were blessed with of Laramie, Wyoming and A memorial service will be three children, Alan, Loren Amber of Aurora, Colorado; held at 1:30 p.m. on Satur- and Tracy. son, Loren (Chris) of Laramie day, February 8, 2020, at the Nancy and Joe made their and their children, Dustin Sundance United Methodist home in Decorah, Iowa and “Dusty” (Haley) of Laramie Church in Sundance. A pri- Sundance. Nancy was em- and Brittany (Alex) Board of vate family burial will take ployed by DECO Products, Broomfield, Colorado; daugh- place at a later date. In lieu of Wapsie Produce and the Dec- ter, Tracy (Leland) Treichel of flowers, a memorial has been orah Legion in Decorah and Roscoe, South Dakota and established to benefit St. Ju- the State of Wyoming in Sun- their children, Jeremy “Jake” de’s Children Hospital. dance, for 31 years. (Shoshana) Treichel, U.S. Arrangements are under the Nancy Diane Richards, 88 of Nancy loved to cook, garden, Coast Guard, Retired of Mo- care of Fidler-Roberts & Is- Sundance, Wyoming, died on go fishing, camping, hunt- bile, Alabama and Christel burg Funeral Chapel of Sun- Saturday, January 18, 2020, ing, read, watch football, do (Brian) Kellar of Casa Grande, dance. Online condolences at Crook County Memorial crossword puzzles and en- Arizona; seven great-grand- may be written at www.fidler- Hospital in Sundance. joyed putting jigsaw puzzles children, Drake, Tairyn and isburgfuneralchapels.com John Thomas Rice On March 25, 1949, John Burton, Nebraska and Rock He almost never missed an op- Thomas Rice was born in Springs, Wyoming. portunity to help people who Catskill, New York, to Alfred While at the Miller church, were down on their luck. He Rice and Catherine Cary-Rice. John worked on Moeller’s dairy would pray for people contin- He lived a full, adventurous life. farm. Between the Burton and uously and taught his family After joining the United Rock Springs churches, John how to pray, be faithful, and States Air Force, he was sta- did ranching work for Jim Fer- live life fully. tioned at Ellsworth Air Force guson near Springview, Ne- His smile was the mischie- Base where he met and mar- braska; and working with live- vous kind, making you won- ried Susan Ruth Rowe in stock was always something der what kind of shenanigans 1970. From this union came he loved (especially his mules, were involved! He loved to sing four children: Stephanie Ma- Dolly and Polly). John rode his and to hear the family make rie, Alfred Merit, Amanda Cary mules frequently and enjoyed music. He left an empty space and Gabriel Lucas, who was driving the team in parades in all who loved him. stillborn. and giving people hay rides. On January 20, 2020, after a John enjoyed flying and kept John and Susan moved from nine-week fight with cancer, at his pilot’s license active after Rock Springs to Aladdin, Wyo- 70 years of age at the Hospice he became a civilian again. ming in 1998, in order to care House in Rapid City, South Elder, South Dakota); former After working on a ranch near for Susan’s great aunt, Mar- Dakota, he went to be with Je- sons in law, Todd Orton and Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, garet (Peggy) Nelson who was sus. As he stands in heaven Clint Kampman; and grand- John went on to attend and a widow at that time. John today, he holds Gabriel and children: Abby Orton, Ashley graduate from Valley Forge worked in various capaci- is surrounded by all he loved Orton, Abbey Baumgarten, Ar- Christian College (now Univer- ties at the Crook County Jail who preceded him in death. ielle Miller, Quirt Rice, Alamar sity of Valley Forge) in Phoe- in Sundance, Wyoming; and John is survived by children, Rice, John Rice and Shaylon nixville, Pennsylvania. moved to Rainsville, New Mex- Stephanie Baumgarten (mar- Kampman. This bold move was part of ico, in conjunction with John ried to Peter Baumgarten and A memorial service will be fulfilling God’s call on his life and Susan getting divorced in living in Chadron, Nebraska), scheduled at a later time. to become a pastor in the As- 2015. John resided in Rains- Alfred Rice (married to Serena Please consider making a semblies of God. Churches ville until illness caused him Rice and living near New Un- charitable contribution to the where John served as Pastor to move to South Dakota to be derwood, South Dakota) and American Cancer Society in include: Rosholt, South Da- close to family. Amanda Rice (committed to John’s honor in lieu of flowers kota, Miller, South Dakota, His love for people was great. Tucker Davis and living in Box or other memorial gifts. Vernie Peek at the Past Nussbaum 100 Years Ago 75 Years Ago transferred to other places- The Times January 25, 1945 George H. Gibbs to Buf- Vernie Nussbaum, 90 of January 28, 1920 That Pvt. Edgar W. falo, Wyo; Cecil R. Lemrick rural Sundance, Wyoming, Mike Elmore of Little Pow- Redinger has been reported to Bozeman, Mont.; Anton passed away on Sunday, der (the old Six Half-Circle missing in action in Belgium W. Kraft to Port Orchard, January 26, 2020, at Weston ranch) and Paul Lokker of since December the 18th, the Wash., and Edward B. Bur- County Manor in Newcastle, Thunder Basin south of Gil- Times is advised by his wife, gess to Chadron Nebraska. NOTICE Wyoming. lette were in Sundance this 50 Years Ago the former Virginia Lipe of A Mass of Christian Buri- week bidding in isolated Hulett. Edgar, who formerly January 29, 1970 DOG LICENSE TAGS FOR 2020 ARE NOW DUE. al will be celebrated at 11 tracts sold at the U.S. land lived near Aladdin, took his Bighorn sheep trapping op- Males-$10.00 Females-$10.00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, office. Mr. Elmore stated that training at Camp Fannin, erations on Whiskey Moun- 2020. at the Crook County he considered himself at least Neutered Males-$5.00 Texas, where he was with tain near Dubois by the School District #1 Central a thousand dollars better off Co. C., 63rd Bn., 13th Train- Wyoming Game and Fish Spayed Females-$5.00 Office Gymnasium in Sun- than he expected to be after ing Regt., IRTC. Department have netted 22 All dogs over three months are eligible for license. dance. the sale, as he would have Twenty-two registrants bighorns this winter, which Arrangements are under paid at least that amount were called to go to Denver, are now roaming new homes A valid rabies shot certificate is required. the care of Fidler-Roberts more for the tract had it been Colorado for selective ser- in New Mexico of on Inyan Licenses can be obtained at City Hall. & Isburg Funeral Chapel necessary. vice examinations this Mon- Kara Mountain in Wyoming’s Good music by a three-piece CITY OF SUNDANCE of Sundance. Online con- day, January 22. This is the Black Hills. Two rams were dolences may be written at orchestra – Ren Gardner, largest group to be called released on Inyan Kara to 213 Main St. 283-3451 www.fidler-isburgfuneral- Fred Woller and Mrs. Hilton in months. Those who left supplement a plant made chapels.com – for the Valentine dance at from here Monday via bus there last year. Beulah hall two weeks from were: Frank J. Policky, Ed- Airman Keith Davidson, Saturday night. Oyster sup- win James Frolander and son of Mr. and Mrs. Stan- per, too. Clifton E. Clark, all of Sun- ley Davidson, Sundance, A dispatch from Cheyenne dance, Woodrow H. Vore of has been assigned to Lowry Vilas Pharmacy Tuesday says that without Beulah, Ernest Leitner of AFB, Colo. for training in the 224 Main Street in Sundance a dissenting vote the house Aladdin, G.F. Anderson of ammunitions and weapons at 3:30 ratified the suffrage Gillette, Eldon Neilson of maintenance field. Davidson amendment. The vote stood: Alva, and John E. Daugh- is a 1969 graduate of Sun- New Customers Ayes 44; excused 2; absent erty of Billings who is for- dance high school and re- Welcomes 8. The senate ratified the merly of Moorcroft. Those cently completed basic train- amendment unanimously, ing at Lackland AFB, Tex. When you TRANSFER valid Fill your from Hulett included Harold and the Wyoming legisla- E. Wells, Jr., Earl J. Wood, prescriptions 25 Years Ago prescriptions with refills or ture went on record as hav- Laraine C. Brimmer, James locally - January 26, 1995 become a NEW Vilas Fill the Fridge ing been the only state in W. Russell, Wiley G. Brim- At their meeting on Janu- Save the the Union to vote as a unit customer - this offer is At Decker’s Market mer, Hulett C. Wood, How- ary 19, the Crook County drive! for the measure. The amend- available to you! ard R. Lemrick, Donald E. School Board of Trustees in Sundance on Vilas! ment was put through in McPherson, William Harry approved the hiring of Jef- about forty minutes under a Chapman and Thaddious G. frey S. Carrier as District suspension of the rules. It’s Easy! Receive a $10 Brimmer. Four of the group Superintendent for another 1. Call Vilas Pharmacy in GIFT CERTIFICATE year. Sundance at 307-283-3883 for each refillable The Crook County Horse- prescription 2. Bring in your prescription or man’s Association is looking transferred up to prescription bottle for directors, officers and a total of $50 interested people to help put 3. Have your doctor send your on the 1995 Crook County prescription to Vilas Fair Rodeo and Kids Play- 4. Receive a gift certificate to Gift certificate may not be days. Due to the lack of in- Decker’s Market for $10 to $50 used on tobacco or alcohol terest at the last meetings, products. discontinuation of the 1995 Fair Rodeo and Playdays is a distinct possibility. *Offer not valid with certain government funded RX Programs Page 3 The Sundance Times Thursday, January 30, 2020 Churches Dems change caucus Black Hills Cowboy Calvary Temple Church Assembly of God 5234 Old Hwy 14 Beulah, off I-90 240 W. Hwy. 14, Spearfish, (605) at exit 199; Pastor Tom Karp, 642-3844, 605-222-3960; Sunday Service - Pastor Mark Chaplin; Sundays: rules for 2020 11 a.m. 9 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Sundance Community Worship Service; Wednesdays: The Wyoming Democratic Party will be changing its rules Randy Leinen, Crook County Democratic Chair. Church (SBC) 6:30 p.m. Adult/Children/Youth for the Presidential Caucus on April 4. In an effort to be “It will allow for more participation for all Democrats in 10th and Cleveland, Services more inclusive and give all Democrats registered by March this selection process.” Pastor Bill Barton, 307-391- Sundance Church of 20 the chance to express their choice, the caucus will use Democrats registered by March 20 will also be able to 0135, on Facebook: Sundance Christ ranked choice voting. drop their completed ballot at a site to be designated on Community Church of 369 W. Highway 14; All registered Democrats in Wyoming will be sent a ranked March 28 and their votes will be sent to state headquar- Wyoming; Sunday Mornings: Class - 10 choice voting ballot on February 17 that can be returned ters, sorted by county and the results made available elec- Sunday Worship - 11 a.m., a.m., Worship - 11 a.m. by mail in the enclosed envelope. Voters will be asked to tronically in their county caucus on April 4. Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sunday Contact Terry Wales 290-0317 or rank their top five choices of candidates who have quali- Voters can also attend the caucus on April 4 at the School - 9:30 a.m. Joannie Rogers 605-639-1833. Chapel of Faith Bear Lodge fied for the caucus ballot. courthouse at 10 a.m. If registered by March 20, you will 116 S. 3rd, Pastor Dave Independent Baptist By casting a ballot for up to five candidates, each voter have the opportunity to plead your case for your preferred Jagemann, Chapeloffaith.org, Church will have their vote counted in subsequent rounds of vot- candidate, caucus with your fellow Democrats and cast Non Denominational - Simply 6 Antelope Lane, ing. On each round, the candidates not receiving 15 per- a ranked choice ballot, which will be tabulated and the teaching the Bible, verse by off Frontage Road East, Phone: cent of cast ballots in the county will be eliminated. results reported electronically to the state headquarters. verse. Sunday School - 9 a.m., 283-1756, www. “This will give each registered Democrat the ability to County and statewide results will hopefully be completed Worship - 10 a.m.; Wednesday gatewaybaptistsundance. participate in the presidential candidate selection process by noon. After the results are tabulated, selection of del- Royal Rangers and M’Pact: Girls com; Sunday School - 9:30 a.m., by absentee voting, and will allow them to express their egates to the state convention in June for candidates re- - after school, Dinner - 5:30-6:30, Worship - 10:30 a.m., Evening preference in ranked order for up to five candidates,” says ceiving at least 15 percent of the vote will be held. Boys - 6:30-8 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Sundance United Study and prayer - 6:30 p.m. Methodist Church Handicap parking 306 Ryan Street, 283-1954, available with easy access. Pastor Mike Paschall; Nursery available. Times reporter recognized Sunday Worship - 11 a.m., Countryside Church Children’s Church 625 Woodland Drive, Spearfish, with four state awards during Worship; Handicap (605) 642-0585: parking and stairlift Saturday - 6 p.m., Sundance Times reporter Sarah Pridgeon was recognized She also took second place in the feature story category Mt. Calvary Sunday - 9 and 10:40 a.m. Lutheran Church Mountain View Baptist on Saturday with four awards from the Wyoming Press As- for “The last great race”, an article that followed local man sociation (WPA). The Pacemaker awards are the individual Doug Ramsey’s adventures as a volunteer at the Iditarod. 4th and Ryan, Church achievement element of the WPA’s annual contest open to Judges stated that the story “provides a great inside look at Pastor Norman Wacker, 281- Exit 12, Spearfish, 2622, [email protected]; (605) 642-4036, newspapers across the state. an event that many people have heard about but know little Sunday Worship Service - 9 [email protected], Pridgeon took first place in the category of column writing about”. a.m., Sunday School - 10 a.m. www.spearfishchurch.com; for her weekly column titled “This Side of the Pond”, which The WPA is the official trade organization representing Church of the Good Adult Sunday judges described as, “a very humorous column”. Wyoming’s newspapers, governed by a board of directors Shepherd -Episcopal School - 9 a.m., She also took first place in the category of arts, entertain- elected by its members. Since 1877, it has been dedicated 602 Main, Worship - 10:30 a.m. ment and culture for a package of three stories on the Old to the preservation, progression and professional develop- Gayle Ryan; Worship Service - Hope Lutheran Church, Stoney rejuvenation project; the Sundance Winter Festival; ment of its members and works to protect the rights of a Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Wisconsin Synod and the Sundance Pumpkin Festival. Comments from the free press. Church of Jesus Christ 9135 34th St., Spearfish, judges included that, “Every word used has a purpose and of Latter Day Saints (605) 722-3857, tells the story wonderfully without fluff.” 702 S. 7th St.; Sacrament starts Pastor Mark Schutz; at 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Pridgeon took second place in the general news category St. Paul’s Worship - 9 a.m., Sunday School for her article covering the trial of Marty Smith as an acces- Catholic Church - 10:15 a.m. sory to involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault. 805 Oak, Sundance, Vineyard Christian Card of Father Brian Hess, Pastor; Fellowship Church Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m. 3 Industrial Drive, Oshoto Community Pine Haven, (307) 660-3777, This Week at Your Library Bible Church Pastor Bob W. Rudichar; Thanks Pastor John Baldwin; one Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 The Library will be closed February 17, for President’s Day. a.m. mile east of Oshoto on Library Programming: TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL STO- Thank You Cabin Creek Rd.; RYTIME on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. January’s themes: Thank you to all for the birthday cards, gifts, phone Sunday School - 9:30 a.m., “Snowmen”, “Warm as Toast”, “Play to Learn Stations” and Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. calls and visits during my January 21 birthday. “Moose”. MAKER FRIDAY AT THE LIBRARY: Friday, Febru- Pine Ridge Ministries ary 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. for Kindergarten through 6th grades. I love you all! Pine Ridge Community Church, Carlile, WY, ADULT CRAFT NIGHT: Monday, February 10, at 6 p.m. Minnie Williams, Moorcroft. Pastor Shayla Graham, “SPRING/SUMMER REVERSIBLE BLOCKS”. Class fee is First & Third Sunday - 9 a.m. $20 and everything is provided. Sign-up and payment re- “It’s Simple! Love. Serve. Grow” quired by Friday, February 7. UFOs AT THE LIBRARY: the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Bring any UnFinished Object to the library and work on it here. We have lots of Newsbox space, outlets and camaraderie! Call the library for more information. LUNCH BUNCH BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Community Bible Study meeting Thursday, February 27, at 11 a.m. at the Sundance Fri., Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m., Upton Community Center – For Senior Center. They are reading “In the Heart of the Sea” by more info call 281-2622. Nathaniel Philbrick. Always on the lookout for new mem- American Legion bers! CROOK COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD meeting Thursday, Mon., Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Sundance Senior Center February 6, at 1 p.m. in Hulett. CROOK COUNTY LIBRARY Crook County Natural Resource District Board FOUNDATION BOARD meeting Wednesday, April 15, at 5:30 Meeting p.m. in Hulett. SUNDANCE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Our Tues., Feb. 4, noon, USDA Service Center next meeting is Tuesday, February 4, at 11 a.m. at the li- Sundance City Council brary. Tell your friends so they can become our Friends! New Large Print: A DEATH IN LIVE OAK, Jack Swyteck Tues., Feb. 4, 6 p.m. Work Session, 7 p.m. Meeting, City #14, by James Grippando. Hall New Non-Fiction: J.R.R. TOLKIEN: A BIOGRAPHY by Crook County Commissioners Humphrey Carpenter. THE POPES: EVERY QUESTION AN- Tues.-Wed., Feb. 4-5, 8 a.m., Courthouse SWERED, FROM SAINT PETER TO POPE FRANCIS by Ru- Sundance Senior Citizens Center Board pert Matthews. Wed., Feb. 5, 1 p.m. New Book on CD: THE LOST COLONY by A.G. Riddle. Electa Chapter #5 OES New DVDs: DOUBLE INDEMNITY starring Barbara Stan- Thurs., Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. wyck and Fred MacMurray. THE ELECTRIC HORSEMAN Sundance Food Pantry starring Jane Fonda and Robert Redford. THE STING star- Fri., Feb. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., CCSD Central Office Building ring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. AIRPLANE! starring Alcoholics Anonymous Robert Hays and Julie Hagerty. 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to regulate Wyoming’s livestock industry. those interviews. No coronavirus cases reported Now the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office “respectfully True said he’ll take that request “under advisement.” in Wyoming requests to be heard” if presiding 4th District Judge John After those mid-February interviews, True said the board Fenn “should consider the constitutionality of Wyoming will select a few finalists and publicize their names — as- CHEYENNE (WNE) — As the coronavirus spreads in China Statute 11-21-103.” suming they’re all still interested in the job. and the United States, there have been no reported cases of On June 2, 2019, a Sublette County deputy stopped Rex the virus in Wyoming as of Monday morning. F. Rammell, a Rock Springs veterinarian with property in But officials with the state Department of Health say they Pinedale, to search his livestock trailer and request cur- are closely monitoring the situation as it develops. rent brand inspections for five horses. Medical groups band together “We have communicated the latest information regarding Rammell received five citations for violating Wyoming to back Medicaid expansion patient care, infection control and testing procedures with Statute 11-21-103 and five misdemeanor charges were health care providers across Wyoming and will continue to filed against him in Sublette County Circuit Court, where CASPER (WNE) — A group of Wyoming health organiza- share updates as needed,” state epidemiologist Alexia Har- he pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Kainer. tions formally announced this week their plan to lobby the rist said in a prepared statement. “This is clearly a quickly Rammell has represented himself throughout the case, Legislature to expand Medicaid in the Equality State. growing and changing situation.” claiming that the stop violated his Fourth and 14th Amend- “I think we’re hearing from a lot of sectors and a lot of dif- At least 106 deaths and more than a thousand cases of ment rights. ferent voices are coming up and speaking out and support- the virus have been reported in China, and five cases have In response to the prosecution’s petition for writ of review ing Medicaid expansion,” said Chris Merrill, whose Equal- been detected in the United States as of Monday morning, in a higher District Court, Wyoming Attorney General’s Of- ity State Policy Center is part of the coalition. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- fice Senior Assistant Attorney Joshua Eames “respectfully The group – dubbed Healthy Wyoming – includes the Wyo- tion. requests” to be heard if Judge Fenn decides to consider the ming Medical Society, the state hospital association, AARP The virus, which was first detected in Wuhan, China, is law’s constitutionality. Wyoming and state chapters of the American Heart Associ- believed to have initially been spread through animal and ation and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Net- seafood markets, but person-to-person spread of the virus Uinta County authorizes land work, Merrill said. Its sole and explicit goal, he added, was has occurred, according to the CDC. expanding Medicaid. Its rollout includes a question-and- “More cases are likely to be identified in the coming days, sale for detention center answer handout with facts about expansion and a Face- including more cases in the United States,” the CDC stated book video quoting several University of Wyoming medical on its website. “It would not be surprising if person-to- EVANSTON (WNE) — The Uinta County Commission students speaking in favor of the effort. person spread in the United States were to occur.” Chambers were again full for the regular meeting on Tues- States have the ability to expand the program under the While there are a few different offshoots of the coronavi- day, Jan. 21, when commissioners voted unanimously to Affordable Care Act and via a Supreme Court decision. The rus, the main symptoms – fever, cough and shortness of pass a land transfer resolution authorizing the transfer of process would broaden the joint state-federal program to breath – have emerged in as few as two days or as long as approximately 63 acres of county property located adja- those making 138 percent of the federal poverty line. The 14 after exposure. cent to the Bear River State Park to CoreCivic for the in- new costs of the larger program would be split between the tended purpose of constructing an immigration detention/ federal government and the state, with the feds paying 90 processing center. percent going forward. A Memorandum of Terms regarding the property sale be- Figures released by Wyoming’s Health Department show Conservationists seek tween the county and CoreCivic lists the purchase price as that Wyoming would pay about $18 million in the first two environmental planner for Teton $5,000 per acre. At that rate, the total purchase price of 63 years of expansion, while the feds would pay $136 million. acres would be $315,000. Roughly 19,000 Wyomingites would be newly covered by County The project remains contingent on CoreCivic securing a expansion in those first years. contract for the facility from Immigration and Customs En- JACKSON (WNE) — Teton County’s conservationists have forcement (ICE). their sights set on a bureaucratic changeup: a new town According to Uinta County Attorney Loretta Howieson- and county position focused solely on conservation. Kallas, the price the county paid for the land when pur- Special prosecutor finds no “There’s no reason, with the position Teton County holds chasing it from the state about a decade ago was approxi- election code violations in in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, that we shouldn’t mately $550 per acre. have someone dedicated to conservation issues,” said Kris- In a continuation of what has become commonplace at Sheridan tin Combs, executive director of Wyoming Wildlife Advo- public meetings concerning the ICE facility, numerous cates. Such a role does not currently exist. people spoke both for and against the proposal at Tues- SHERIDAN — A special prosecuting attorney has con- Combs is one of 18 conservation officials who signed onto day’s meeting. cluded that no charges should emerge from election code the request. Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance Executive Many of the comments were similar to those voiced at any violation complaints filed with the Sheridan County Clerk Director Skye Schell delivered the letter to town and county number of meetings over the past nearly three years since and Recorder’s Office regarding the city of Sheridan’s No- officials as both groups begin to gear up for the 2020-2021 the proposal was first mentioned in the spring of 2017. vember special election. budgeting process. However, some new concerns were raised. The city’s November special election determined wheth- The town and county both consider environmental fac- Evanston resident Joice Mander asked if the property had er Charter Ordinance 2202 — which revised the duties of tors in some of their decision making, but neither employs ever been listed as being available for purchase and said Sheridan’s city administrator position — would take effect. an all-encompassing environmental ombudsman. Snake other businesses should have been given the opportunity Crook County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Baron wrote River Fund Executive Director Jared Baecker said the lack to purchase the land, even suggesting she knew of another that no election nor criminal laws were violated based on of a government staffer focused on prioritizing ecosystems potential buyer that would meet or better the agreed upon the first complaint. in decisions has caused some things to slip through the price. The complaint, which came from Sheridan resident Ed- cracks. ward Miller, stemmed from an altercation between Miller “Here in Teton County where we have an abundance of and Sheridan City Council President Richard Bridger and wild rivers,” Baecker said, “we’ve lacked the oversight to Sheridan City Councilor Patrick Henderson at The Hub on manage how bank stabilization projects have been appro- Trustees hope to pick new prez Smith Oct. 30, 2019. priately filed and executed by land owners and developers.” On that date, Miller confronted Bridger and Henderson, A new conservation-focused official, in Baecker’s mind, next month who were discussing the special election with city residents would nip problems early on. Like a planner who works LARAMIE (WNE) — The University of Wyoming’s trustees eating lunch at The Hub. Miller told the councilors they to make sure new developments comply with land devel- are hoping to have a new president selected by the end of were violating election laws by discussing their opinions on opment regulations before they’re built, the conservation February. the election, which led to an argument. planner would allow the county to “pre-vet” projects before During the trustees’ meeting Friday, search committee Regarding election and open meeting laws, Baron said they get too far down the road. chairman John MacPherson said the quality of the candi- Bridger and Henderson did nothing wrong. He wrote that dates who’ve applied for the job has “been a lot better than elected officials are well within their rights to publicly ex- I originally anticipated.” plain their stance on political issues. Beet growers wait for word on MacPherson said the search firm hired by the university, The second complaint Baron considered came from Ban- Parker Executive Search, provided the search committee ner resident Vicki Taylor. Taylor’s complaint questioned disaster aid with a list of more than 60 candidates this week. whether the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce The bulk of those candidates come from academia; should have taken a stance on the special election con- POWELL (WNE) — Federal disaster assistance to sugar MacPherson said about 10 percent are current or former sidering the organization receives Optional One-Cent Sales beet growers whose crops were impacted by the 2019 har- presidents, about 20 percent are deans, about 10 percent Tax funding from the city of Sheridan. vest freeze is still not finalized. are provosts, about 10 percent are provosts and about 27 Baron wrote that there was no evidence that the Chamber Growers in the Western Sugar Cooperative’s four-state re- percent are other administrators. used public funds improperly and noted that nothing pre- gion met for an annual meeting last week in Loveland, Col- The search committee plans to meet Tuesday to decide vents an entity that receives government funds from elec- orado, hoping for word on their application for assistance which candidates they’ll interview, MacPherson said. tioneering. As such, he concluded the Chamber had not under the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Wildfire Those candidates will then be interviewed via video con- violated any criminal laws. and Hurricane Disaster Indemnity Program (WHIP). They ference on Feb. 4 and 5. had earlier been notified they qualified for the program — “From that interview process, we’ll submit a list of can- along with grower cooperatives in the Upper Midwest. didates of the board’s consideration,” said MacPherson, Campbell County Health awaits But despite the strong effort on behalf of sugar beet grow- who’s also the former trustees chairman. ers, there is nothing to report, said Ric Rodriguez of Powell, Dave True, who currently chairs the board of trustees, payment for ransomware attack a member of Western Sugar Cooperative’s governing board. said his board plans to conduct interviews with semi-final- “We discussed the potential of the payment, but nothing ists off campus on Feb. 12 and 13. GILLETTE (WNE) — Campbell County Health’s operations has been finalized,” he said. “There is hope it would help During Friday’s meeting, Faculty Senate chair Ken may be back to normal after a September ransomware at- right the ship for some growers.” Chestek asked the trustees’ permission for he and Staff tack crippled the organization, but it is still working to Growers did chart a course for next year that would ex- Senate President James Wheeler to be present during recover from its financial losses. pand acreage planted in beets as a rebound plan. “There’s no impact on operations at this point,” CCH “We will plant a few more acres in all areas as we try to Chief Financial Officer Mary Lou Tate said about the ef- make up for the loss of sugar (with the recent crop),” he Sponsored fects of the attack. said. “The price of sugar has stabilized and actually has by The assault knocked out more than 1500 computers risen slightly because of the sugar losses across the beet and servers throughout the organization, which included growing regions. The hope is that the coop can take ad- Campbell County Memorial Hospital and the Legacy Living vantage of those prices on the crop that will be planted in and Rehabilitation Center. 2020.” CCH still has not received settlement money from its in- surance companies, which is expected to be around $1.5 million, the amount lost due to the attack, Tate said. “So any numbers that you may look at year-to-date is AG interested in brand going to be impacted because we had a few weeks where inspection case we had less volume and less revenues,” she said. “When we get the insurance settlement revenues (they) will be ac- PINEDALE (WNE) — On Jan. 6, the Sublette County At- counted for, but the volumes will never come back for the torney’s Office filed a petition in 9th District Court for writ year.” of review of a Circuit Court magistrate’s Dec. 10 ruling that The insurance companies requested information on the a deputy’s stop and search of a livestock trailer for brand hospital’s finances for three months before and after the inspections required “probable cause” of a crime. attack, Tate said. CCH has given them a “massive amount Ninth District Court Judge Marv Tyler then transferred of data,” but it could be another month or two before the that petition to 4th District Court Judge John Fenn in hospital learns more about the settlement. Sheridan County. The hospital also is still examining how much it cost in overtime hours and extra personnel that were used to ad- The petition questions if the state brand inspection law rom W oming requires “probable cause” or suspicion of a crime and ar- e s hange dress the attack. gues that livestock brands are subject to state inspection e s a ers “I don’t have a quantification of that right now,” she said. Page 5 The Sundance Times Thursday, January 30, 2020 We welcome your opinion The ‘Opinions’ section of our newspaper belongs to you, the readers. We encourage you to use it to express your opinions. The Sundance Times does not solicit any particular viewpoint and publishes most all letters we receive. 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Legislative Contacts Senator Ogden Driskill PO Box 155, Devils Tower WY 82714, Cell: 307-680-5555, Email: [email protected] Representative Tyler Lindholm Home: 307-468-2121, Cell: 307-282-0968, Email: [email protected], TylerLindholm. com Governor Mark Gordon State Capitol, 200 W 24th St, Cheyenne WY 82002-0010, 307-777-7434, Fax: 307-632-3909, Website: governor.wy.gov US Senator John Barrasso 307 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510, 202-224-6441, Fax: 202-224-1724, Toll Free: 866-235-9553, 2 N Main St Ste 206, Sheridan WY 82801, 307-672-6456, Website: barrasso.senate.gov US Senator Mike Enzi 379A Senate Russell Office Building, Washington DC 20510, 202-224-3424, Fax: 202-228-0359, Toll Free: 888-250-1879, 222 S Gillette Ave Ste 503, Gillette WY 82716, 307-682-6268, Fax: 307-682-6501, Website: enzi.senate. gov US Representative Liz Cheney 416 Cannon House Office Bldg, Washington DC 20515, 300 S Gillette Ave Ste 2001, Gillette WY 82718, 307-414-1677, Website: cheney.house.gov
This week’s story begins with an article in cheaper than you would find elsewhere; so my hometown’s local newspaper. It won’t thrifty, in fact, that you will be ruined for come across as particularly explosive, so appliance shopping in normal stores for the I’ll get you up to speed in one sentence and rest of your natural life. you’ll see why it matters later: a supermar- Once you find your ideal toaster within the ket chain, which has selection of toast- been cutting jobs for ers detailed on the a while so is clear- This Side of toaster pages, write ly not in the best down its number on Would you like to see your art on the front of the fair book? of financial health, the Pond the small piece of Enter the Fair Book Cover bought one of the paper provided, us- Notes from an Uprooted Design Contest! most recognizable ing the even smaller • Contest is open to students in retail chains in Brit- Englishwoman pen. It will look like grades K-12 in the Crook ain in 2016, and has the ones you used to County School District, as well BY SARAH PRIDGEON just cut hundreds get in some banks, as homeschooled children. more. only not on the end • Entry deadline is February 27, at 1 p.m. I know, it’s bad of a chain. • All entries must be turned into news but also terribly boring. I wouldn’t There should be at least one nearby, al- A Great Deal! the Fair Office. have gobbled down every word either, if the though you might need to go treasure hunt- Classified ads are • For an entry sheet or more story hadn’t been about Argos. ing. It’s not difficult for someone who needs a great deal at information, please call the Ah, Argos, shop of possibilities, destina- to restock their stationery drawer to wander Fair Office at 307-283-2644. just 35¢ per word! tion for emergency appliance purchases, off with a handful. ($5 minimum per week) one-stop shop for Christmas planning. The If you want to check your toaster is avail- laminated book of dreams, as one of my fa- able, no problem – there’s a handy machine vorite comedians put it. Argos is unlike any- by the desk into which you can type the thing else I have seen, anywhere else in the same code. It will reward you with an esti- world. mate of stock. I think you guys would enjoy shopping (Alternatively, it will announce there’s only there, because the store itself was inspired one in the warehouse, which will immediate- by a trip to America. The gentleman who in- ly cause you to suspect every other human vented it back in 1973 had been invited over in the store of coveting the only toaster that here to witness the phenomenon of catalog could possibly work in your kitchen, even shopping – and thus was birthed an empire. though you only found out about it three I know for a fact that a lot of us still fur- minutes ago and it’s virtually identical to six you need the one who tively browse catalogs in this age of online other toasters on the page). ordering. There’s something about a maga- Clutch your piece of paper and approach gets things done. zine full of potential, even the dodgy ones one of the catalog fairies at the checkout. where the stock ranges from tacky dolls and They look like normal human beings, but jewelry that turns your skin green to sweat- they can’t be, because they’re about to per- ers you wouldn’t put on the dog. form magic. Even then, we can’t help ourselves. When The catalog fairy will request payment. Af- presented with a catalog, we turn those pag- ter biting your coin to check its metal, they es with trembling fingers and dream of what will whisper arcane words and wave you we could do with all the exciting toys. away while the spell takes hold. 1-SERIES COMPACT TRACTORS Now imagine one of those magazines was A contraption that resembles a lazy butler the size and weight of a small car (1600 pag- but is actually a wizard’s cabinet will whir es in the Argos catalog these days, appar- into life behind the counter. It will rumble to ently) and you could just say the word and a crescendo and the door will open, reveal- whichever item caught your fancy would ing your toaster inside. % materialize in front of you that instant. This Nobody knows where your toaster came FOR 84 MOS. is the concept behind Argos. from. None have ever seen what lies below 0 At last count, it was estimated that 18 mil- the floor of an Argos showroom, we know lion households across Britain keep an Ar- only that the retail goblins go to work at our gos catalog at home (out of a total of 27.6 behest, if the coin is good. million households, so that’s two thirds of From the pages of a book, the appliance us prepared for emergency garden tool re- you needed has materialized from thin air. placement). Meanwhile, 96 percent of the It’s sort of like shopping online, only it population is never more than ten miles doesn’t require an internet connection and from a store. you still have to drive to the store. Sorry, not store – at Argos, they call it a It’s brilliant in an emergency, but Argos has showroom. This is because you can’t walk other uses. As you can imagine, I have never into an Argos and see any of the items on known a time when making your Christmas sale, just a room filled with bound and lami- list didn’t involve flicking through the Argos nated versions of the catalog. catalog with a marker pen. You can always An Argos experience usually begins when trust the goblins to give you ideas. a household item stages a dramatic death – They’ve made changes to the Argos system a vacuum sucks up most of the carpet, for over the years, but none have really stuck. instance, or your kettle explodes. Or, in my They’ve tried offering online payment and husband’s first experience of Argos, the top opening bigger stores, but we’re not inter- half of a chair inexplicably falls off the bot- ested. We just want to write numbers on tom half and you suddenly have nowhere to scraps of paper and watch things appear out sit. 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“We’ve been talking about making some changes to classes as A project is currently underway to install new meters that pro- PRECorp: continued from page 1 some classes are declining – our CBM class in particular is be- vide the user with more data on their usage in real-time, says Ea- coming smaller and smaller. We did an analysis on that and de- sley. This will empower the customer to make decisions on such Cost of Service Study for 2018 was adjusted for known and mea- termined now was a good time to reintegrate those into the gen- things as whether Time of Use is right for them. surable changes and “resulted in a negative operating margin of eral classes,” she says. Both the meters and approval of the rate case will be necessary $445,583”. There appears to be some growth in oil, says Easley, which will for a user to switch to the new rate. “When we did the analysis this past year, financials showed that help; however, coal is expected to continue on a downward trajec- we were in a loss condition for operating margin and weren’t pro- tory and gas prices remain low. Timeline jecting that to improve. So we knew a rate filing needed to hap- Says Mills, “We’ve been able to insulate ourselves, the member- The case has officially been filed with the PSC but, in terms of pen,” says CFO Joanne Kolb. ship, a little bit from those cliff events of the industrials – when hearings and decisions, “We do not have a timeline at this point. What typically happens with electric utilities, says CEO Mike we talk about readjusting some of the classes, [we’re preparing At this point, we are answering written investigation requests,” Easley, is that costs decline while the utility is in growth mode for the worst]. Essentially, CBM could fall off the map tomorrow says Kolb. because there’s more energy use to spread fixed costs over. “When and have a significant impact, but it will have a less of an impact “They are working through that and once they determine are you’re in declining sales, then what basically happens is there’s after September because of the different way that the classes will they getting the information they need from those investigation upward pressure on your rates,” he says. be structured.” requests, then we’ll take it to the next step.” PRECorp has been in a significant period of declining sales for This is because CBM currently pays a very large portion of PRE- As the rate increase would take effect on September 1, Kolb says at least the last five years, Easley continues, but until now the Corp’s fixed costs, says Easley. that, under normal circumstances, PRECorp could expect to re- cooperative has been able to offset the problem. “When they come off the system, we would have a $7 million ceive a hearing date around June. “We’ve reduced our workforce by 20 percent since 2015, and it’s shortfall. This rate case would bring in $5 million, so that closes It’s a rigorous process, says Easley. One piece of good news is been mostly due to attrition – we’re just not hiring positions back the gap on what that shortfall would be,” he explains. that there will be no official interveners. when people have either left or retired,” he says. “The period for one of our larger customers to formally intervene The cooperative has also been cutting costs elsewhere and using Time of Use Rate and become a party to the case, and then go through the whole technology to improve efficiency. If the rate case is approved, it will also introduce a new rate for process of issuing discovery requests and all those things that “We’ve been doing that year after year for the past five years and members called Time of Use. Though similarly named, it is not a you get in an administrative hearing, that timeline has passed,” we’ve got to the point now that…if we were to do any more cutting replacement for Time of Day. he says. in our budget we think we would be reducing reliability and our “The Time of Day rate has a requirement for installation of It’s a good thing, Easley explains, because the additional steps quality of service would go down,” Easley says. equipment for heat. The Time of Use rate has no requirements when an intervener becomes involved can be expensive. Last time “In order to maintain the service quality levels that we think our for that, it is completely dependent on when the member is using this was the case, PRECorp spent around $500,000. members want, the rate case is going to do that plus give us ad- their power,” explains Kolb. “During certain time periods of the “Without having formal interveners, we’re hoping our rate case ditional revenue so we can operate.” day where we have less power cost, we’re passing that savings on will be about half that,” he says. Negative operating margin, says Easley, is “code for losing mon- to the member if they use the power during that time.” ey”. “Even though we’re continuing to reduce expenses and work The time periods in question will be mostly overnight, says Kolb, Public Involvement efficiently, the fact is we can’t really keep pace with the declining from around 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. “We actually have a series of town hall meetings that we’ve got sales,” he says. “If you use outside of those hours, you have a higher rate than scheduled,” says Easley. if you use inside of those hours that are off peak, so to speak,” These will take place on February 18 at 4:30 p.m. in Gillette; Decline in Sales Kolb says. March 17 at 4:30 p.m. in Sheridan; and April 21 at 4:30 p.m. in PRECorp says the reason for the application is a continued de- Not everyone will be able to save by making this change, as rates Sundance. cline in sales, particularly in the CBM industry and coal mines, will be higher during peak periods. “We’re having the public meetings to hear any comments caused by industry consolidations and idling facilities. “There’s a balance. It obviously depends on what the usages are from our members – and questions,” says Easley. Members are “PRECorp has not been immune to the atrophy the fossil fuel during different time periods but if there’s a significant amount strongly encouraged to attend. energy industry has experienced nationwide. We have seen sev- of usage during the day at that higher rate, you’re obviously not The topic will also be tackled at the regular telephone town hall eral selloffs of CBM assets in the Powder River Basin,” said Mills going to save,” Kolb says. It may also be beneficial to a member at meeting on February 26 at 6:30 p.m., which are held quarterly in direct testimony to the PSC. “Since 2015, over half of our large certain times of the year more than at others. via conference call. coal mine members have filed for bankruptcy.” You could also choose to change your behavior, says Kolb. Al- “I spend usually 25 to 40 minutes talking and telling people The decline in both CBM and coal has been significant – double most every electronic can now be timed to run during off-peak what’s going on, so we’ll also be talking about this,” Easley says. digits, in the former case, says Kolb. hours so, “If you’re willing to look at how you’re using power and “We talked about it last month and we’ll keep talking about it “From a revenue standpoint, CBM and the coal mines are about change some of those things, you could probably save a signifi- in our quarterly town hall meetings and members at that time, if 50 percent of our revenue,” says Kolb. “It’s different when you cant amount of money.” they want to ask a question, they press a button and they get put look at the sales side: they’re about 59 percent on sales in kilowatt According to Easley, the new rate is intended to be forward- in the queue to ask the question. I end up taking, in the course hour usage. Coal itself is 46 percent and CBM is 13 percent.” thinking; when PRECorp designs its rates, it is looking down the of the town hall, half a dozen to ten people with questions, so At one point, CBM represented 32 percent of sales – it’s been a road to the needs of consumers and the cooperative years from that’s another way people can participate in the process.” significant drop, Kolb says. now. One of the things PRECorp knows will eventually arrive in The telephone town hall can also be accessed via Facebook “Coal is every year declining and I’m sure you can see that in Wyoming is electric vehicles, he says. Live. the news and you can see that in U.S. reporting as well – it’s not “We’d really like to have electric vehicles because they’d all be “Right now, PRECorp and the commission staff are really work- just happening in Wyoming, it’s happening all over the place,” she coal powered and that would help our load quite a bit. They’re not ing through questions and issues and then we are also taking says. quite ready for Wyoming yet,” Easley says. “If you had an electric comments from our members,” says Easley. PRECorp is taking action with this rate case to soften the land- vehicle, you could charge that at night and the rate would be sig- “If there’s anything new we learn that we weren’t aware of, we ing as energy declines, says Kolb. nificantly cheaper.” certainly have time to consider that.”
Brenda Andrews, Lab Supervisor, told the board her story is of her 15 years working for the district felt like a struggle. The CCMSD: continued from page 1 like Snow’s: she has been with the district on and off for 15 care was just ok, she said, survey results were not good and years. At first, she said, she also felt she would go elsewhere if there was high turnover. in eight years. she needed care. “We’re a five-star [facility] now and it’s because of [Hough’s] At first, she said, this was the only job of Snow’s career where “And I was working here. How disheartening for me to know leadership and his uncanny ability to remove obstacles so we she cried and felt sick to her stomach before work and cried that I couldn’t be treated in the same facility I was working in,” can just work. There’s no drama, if we have a problem we go again when she went home. “It was just disheartening,” she she said. “I do not feel that way today. Today, I am proud of and talk it out and it’s fixed, there’s no problems like there said. where I work, I am proud of where I live and this comes from used to be with our CEOs,” he said. Snow took a job in South Dakota but continued to work with the leadership of Nathan.” The hospital used to be a band-aid station, she said, and the the district and keep an eye on what was going on until she Under Hough’s leadership, Andrews said CCMSD has thrived fact that so many patients can now be kept at the facility rather received a call asking her to come back to CCMSD full time. and many improvements have been made. than sent elsewhere is due to the team that Hough has built. “I was so glad that I came back and that I’ve been a part of “The lab is a great example of that. We have had many pa- “We’ve been recognized as a very functional, cohesive team this great change that has transpired over the last few years tients and many businesses seek us out for their care and our here. I get two to three calls every week asking how we’re doing under the leadership of Nathan. We have the best providers services,” she said. “I am very proud to say I am a member of it – Sheridan, Buffalo, Newcastle,” she said. that we’ve had in years, our staff is really happy with almost this community and I am very proud to say that I am an em- Schmidt concluded the presentation by informing the board nonexistent turnover, and there are top-notch nurses I am so ployee of CCMSD, and that’s thanks to Nathan.” that Hough had not asked any of the employees to attend the proud to work alongside. Our residents [in the LTC] call this Warren Shaulis, nurse practitioner in the ER and hospital, meeting. In fact, said Ondriezek, he had not been in favor. home,” she said. used to be a LifeFlight pilot who was sometimes called to the Hough does not ask others to recognize or “go to bat” for him, “We need Nathan for the organization, the hospital and our hospital in Sundance. said Schmidt, but the employees felt it was important to share community.” “The staff was always very kind and very nice to the patients their pride in his leadership. Snow concluded by sharing her opinion that it is the respon- and nice to us. We always enjoyed coming up here,” he said. Trustee Sandy Neiman asked what had inspired the employ- sibility of everyone involved in CCMSD to make sure it prospers “However, during that time, the care that was being provided ees to feel that Hough would be leaving the organization. “We into the future and that she feels it will only happen under was very often sub par…There was a lot of fixing to be done of have not said that,” she stated. Hough’s leadership. the patients that were sent out of here.” “We haven’t decided anything as far as anything goes. We Shaulis almost did not accept a job at the hospital because haven’t even discussed it, let alone the contract, so whatever the CEO at the time advised him against it and did not feel the you guys are hearing or the rumors, it’s not from this board,” Wanted: Motorcycle Coaches facility was viable, he told the board. Calling the changes since she said. Hough arrived “spectacular”, he described Hough’s leadership Schmidt explained that the employees are aware there is an Wyoming’s Motorcycle Safety Program is seek- as creating a “shared vision for the future”. expiration date on the contract with HMS and feel there is a lot ing new coaches to assist teaching the Basic That vision, he said, is why he remains at the hospital and at stake. Their attendance at the meeting, he said, was to make RiderCourse, an entry-level course designed for new motorcycle riders. enjoys his role. It is critical, he added, to maintaining the qual- sure the board is informed as to employees’ opinions when the ity of care now being given to the community. decision is made. If you love to ride, meet our requirements, and “I’ve worked in healthcare for over 30 years and I’ve never had Neiman defended the board’s actions over the years, noting successfully complete the preparation course, you’ll qualify to become a certified RiderCoach. the opportunity to work for and with a gentleman like [Hough],” that the board was heavily criticized when the relationship with he said. Rapid Regional Health came to an end. Snow responded that, Beginning RiderCoaches are paid $300 per Anthony Vopat, EMS Coordinator, told the board he is a rela- at that time, progress was being made and employees did not weekend session. tively new employee who also has flown – and still occasionally want to see that end; now, however, she feels the district is see- flies – as a pilot with Black Hills Life Flight. He stated that he ing “a progression of continued uphill growth” and she does not Apply online today! agrees with Shaulis’s view of the hospital in the past. want to see traction lost. http://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/dot_safety/ motorcycle-safety.html “Over the years, we’ve witnessed a change,” he said. “From “We have fought hard for everything we have…We have tried the top down, I can only assume, the medical direction has to build and we are still trying to build. We know that we have Application deadline improved.” a lot of things to do yet,” Neiman said. When she joined the Starting this job has been life-changing, he said. There have board, the district was $5 million in debt, she said, and the is March 9 been learning curves and challenges, but this has not included board has fought long and hard to move forward. communication with everyone from the CEO down. Schmidt responded that the employees do not wish to imply “I believe in the system that we have here,” he said. “What I’m that the problems in the past were the fault of the board – witnessing is good.” healthcare is a hard industry. However, he said, things are in a Amber Ondriezek, Director of Nursing, said the first decade good place and the employees would like to see that continue. Page 7 The Sundance Times Thursday, January 30, 2020 Plea agreement reached in case of student planning school attack BY GREG JOHNSON to five years in prison after plead- his locker. “But with the transfer to the minor he’ll serve his time until showed accountability. Gillette News Record ing guilty to two counts of posses- After attempts to have Warner’s juvenile court being denied, we age 18 at a juvenile facility in “I think I was very pleased with Via Wyoming News Exchange sion of a deadly weapon with un- charges moved into juvenile court feel this plea agreement was in Omaha, Nebraska. how he presented himself to the lawful intent. He also pleaded no failed, Friday’s plea agreement is his best interest.” “He’s going to be shipped to court. He told the truth, was sin- GILLETTE — A former Sage contest to one charge of aggravat- about the best outcome the boy A sentencing hearing will be a juvenile facility … that does cere and took responsibility for Valley Junior High School stu- ed assault, which could earn him and his family could expect, said held in May, where he and pros- have a high school, substance what he did,” he said, adding dent who took two handguns to a sentence of three to 10 years. Jefferson Coombs, supervising ecutors can address District abuse treatment, trauma treat- that Warner recognizes the grav- school and expressed an intent to Warner, then 14, was arrested attorney for the Campbell County Court Judge Michael N. “Nick” ment and the things he needs,” ity of his actions. “He’s a 15-year- shoot other students and a teach- Nov. 13, 2018, after a class- office of the Wyoming Public De- Deegan about how much prison Coombs said. old boy and his understanding er won’t spend the rest of his life mate alerted school principal fender’s Office. time he’ll have to serve, Coombs While Warner admits he took is based on what a 15-year-old in an adult prison. Terry Quinn about Warner being “We continue to be disappoint- said. The least amount of time the guns to school, he main- would understand, but yes, he Dale Warner, 15, pleaded guilty armed and intending to kill peo- ed” he wasn’t charged as a ju- would have him released by the tains he only wanted to scare does.” to a pair of lesser felony charges ple. Nobody was hurt, but the Gil- venile in the case, Coombs said. time he’s 19 and in his early some people and not physical- Warner told the court about Friday in exchange for dismissal lette Police Department recovered “We thought it was overcharged 20s with the maximum. ly hurt anyone, Coombs said, how his biological father died a of nine counts of attempted first- the two weapons and 43 rounds from the beginning and I think he Although he was charged as which is what he told Deegan few days before the incident and degree murder. He could serve up of ammunition from the teen and understands this was serious. an adult, because he is still a on Friday on entering his plea. that “he didn’t handle it well,” “He basically said, ‘I had two Coombs said. guns with me and I intended Warner was taken from his birth to threaten people in order parents when he was a few days WYDOT starts issuing new, more secure to scare them,’” he said. “He old and went through “a variety doesn’t admit he was actually of foster parents” before being ad- going to do something.” opted. Coombs said his adoptive driver licenses and ID cards Coombs also said he felt parents were with Warner in the Wyoming’s driver licenses Besides the new security work for law enforcement. Warner was sincere in tell- courtroom and both have been and identification cards will features, the new cards have Motorists will receive the new ing the court what he did and “very supportive.” now be more secure and hard- the image of Devils Tower on licenses and ID cards when er to counterfeit. the front and the state capitol they apply for a new creden- The Wyoming Department building on the back. The driv- tial after their old card expires. Veterans/Military Day at the of Transportation (WYDOT) er licenses have blue accents However, if someone does want recently started issuing new while the ID cards have red ac- a new one before their old one Legislature and Commission state driver licenses and ID cents. expires, they will need to con- meeting scheduled cards that have extra security The new licenses and ID cards tact their local driver services features. Those whose cards will also feature the REAL ID state became REAL ID compli- office. Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature is Feb. 26. All are expiring will receive a new compliant star symbol. How- ant. The American Association “We are asking the public for military personnel, veterans and their families are invited to driver license or identification ever, the star won’t be gold and of Motor Vehicle Administra- their patience and understand- participate. The group will meet at the State Capitol and visit card, which look different from will have a black circle with the tors (AAMVA) comes out with ing as we transition to the new the Senate and House galleries at 10 a.m. the current licenses and ID star shape in the middle. Both new security recommendations system,” Dobson said. The Wyoming Veterans Commission will hold its quarterly cards. WYDOT started issuing cards will also continue to have every few years to help states When renewing or obtaining meeting Feb. 27, at 9 a.m., at the Wyoming Veterans Com- the new licenses and ID cards a person’s driver license num- provide more secure licenses a new license or ID card, mo- mission Conference Room, located at the Joint Forces Readi- in December. ber, name, address and other and ID cards that are difficult torists will still need to provide ness Center, 5800 Central Ave, Cheyenne. “The new cards are made information, but will just look to counterfeit. WYDOT insti- documentation to comply with Veterans from around the state, especially Southeast Wyo- up of a polycarbonate mate- different than the current li- tuted those recommendations the REAL ID requirements. ming, are invited to attend. Please plan to bring a valid gov- rial,” said WYDOT Driver Ser- censes and ID cards. into the new licenses and ID A complete listing of those ernment ID to have access to the building. Items on the agen- vices Program Manager Misty “The only thing we have done cards. documents and more informa- da include review of legislative actions and VA Highly Rural Dobson. “The new cards have is upgraded our driver licenses WYDOT officials have been tion on obtaining or renewing a Transportation Grant. 13 different security features, and ID cards so they are more working on the new driver li- license or ID card can be found The meeting is expected to adjourn by 11:30 a.m. making them more secure. For secure,” Dobson said. censes and ID cards since April on WYDOT’s website at www. For more information, contact the Veterans Commission at our Wyoming cards, we have The last time WYDOT up- 2018. They also worked with dot.state.wy.us/home/driver_ 307-777-8152. three unique security features dated its driver licenses and the Wyoming Highway Patrol license_records/driver-license. that no other state has.” ID cards was in 2011 after the to ensure the new cards would html
At Erickson’s request, dis- If CCMSD wants to continue electricity costs are not par- Ambulances: cussion was held as to what being a first-class organiza- ticularly high, said Erickson, continued from page 1 the ideal ambulance fleet tion, Erickson said, it cannot and mainly involve plugging in would be for the district. be the case that patients are the equipment to charge it. ambulance at the end of the Vopat explained he would commenting the ambulance Erickson said he had spoken lease, he elaborated, which like two four-wheel ambulanc- crew is great but the ambu- with Public Works Director would allow the service to es to navigate the county roads lance itself is not. Mac Erickson, who had given upgrade on a regular basis when responding to calls and The board expressed concern him a cost estimate of less rather than wait until an am- one two-wheel ambulance. as to whether or not the City of than $300 per month to heat bulance is defunct. This could The board stated a desire to Sundance plans to hand over the whole building, of which be achieved through a capital get moving on the process of the approximately $35,000 the ambulances only take up a equipment lease and done on gathering quotes on the types that is being stored for ambu- portion. Electricity, water and a rolling basis, such that the of vehicles needed. “We can’t lance purchase. That money use of the room would also be Meeting of the ambulances did not all need keep kicking the can down the comes from annual contribu- included. replaced at once. road, it’s got to be done,” said tions from the county towards The chairman volunteered Republican The board requested that Erickson. new ambulances and could be to contact Erickson via phone Central staff and Health Manage- As to how the new ambu- used as part payment or as a and offer $400 per month for ment Services begin gathering lances should be sourced and grant match. access to use the building. Committee quotes after hearing input on paid for, Trustee Connie Lind- “I think it’s pretty clear the The board will also inves- what the Sundance ambu- mier stated that the Crook city wants out, they aren’t go- tigate whether there could Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 6 p.m. lance system needs. Anthony County Medical Foundation is ing to do any more,” said Er- be alternative long-term op- in the Sundance State Bank Meeting Room Vopat, EMS Coordinator, told now working to secure dona- ickson. At the first meeting tions to house the ambulanc- -ALL PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN AND COMMITTEEWOMEN ARE ASKED TO ATTEND- the board that he began taking tions for the ambulance fleet. trustees attended, said Er- es, such as by constructing an audit of the department’s Erickson pointed out that the ickson, it was said that the a new building on district equipment when he accepted money now being held by the $35,000 would just be trans- property. the role recently. City of Sundance to purchase ferred over to the district. The board will also request “Our ambulance situation a new ambulance is also avail- However, trustees felt the direction as to what the city was in crisis, and I choose that able, providing additional op- city’s intent in terms of that wants done with the two am- word fairly carefully,” he said. tions. money is not yet officially con- bulances still housed in the Two of the three ambulances Lindmier read a message firmed and that Mayor Paul city building that no longer could not safely transport peo- from Judy Hutchinson of the Brooks gave different impres- run. Erickson noted that, at ple and keep them warm and foundation in which she states sions as to what would be the most recent council meet- cool, which is a “basic, vital she may have a source in done with it at the two most ing, Public Works Director thing that we have to have,” Colorado to purchase a used, recent council meetings. Erickson mentioned possibly while the third ambulance is a reasonably priced ambulance. “Until they officially make a repurposing one for city use. four-wheel vehicle that Vopat Chairman Mark Erickson, motion and say they are doing believes is working well and however, shared his opinion this, I don’t think we can real- will continue to do so for at on purchasing used ambu- ly count on it,” said Lindmier. least a couple more years. lances. This is what led to the con- “The old saying is to never Rent Request tract to lease an ambulance look a gift horse in the mouth. The board also discussed the with the Sioux Falls company, However, if you pick up the recent request from the City of he continued, and that’s how horse and it…drops dead the Sundance that the district pay things stand at the present next day, it’s now your prob- rent on the building in which time. Answering a question lem,” he said. “It’s not that the ambulances are housed. from Trustee Trish Habeck, he there’s anything nefarious, The board feels that the city’s stated he feels comfortable us- but there’s a reason why some suggestion of $1000 is more ing the leased ambulance on of these places are getting rid than double what would be Crook County’s terrain. of their vehicles.” reasonable to cover costs. The
County versus city During Thursday’s meeting, Trustee Sandy Neiman asked for clarification on a point that has been raised several times during meetings of the Sundance City Council. She referred to statements made by Mayor Paul Brooks that the city finds it hard to stomach that a patient out in the county is charged the same rate for an ambulance even though, unlike city resi- dents, they have not contributed to the cost of purchasing and maintaining that ambulance. CEO Nathan Hough explained that billing is complicated but, in a nutshell, the basic charge is always the same for a patient needing a ride in the ambulance and fluctuates mainly based on the level of care provided. However, he said, a patient far away from Sun- dance, where the ambulances are stored, could also be charged “loaded mileage”, which applies after the ambulance has traveled one mile. Whether a person lives in the city or not is “irrelevant”, explained Karl Rude, president of Health Management Services. This is not a city versus county issue; rather, the charge for mileage is based on distance and the ambulance does not travel further than one mile when responding to calls in town. The Sundance Times Page 8 Business Thursday, January 30, 2020 CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL
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BY REBECCA MAUPIN press in hopes of closing the gap. The crowd packed in the Sundance High The pressure rattled the Bulldogs, causing School Gym for a full night of fun as the Sun- multiple turnovers, however Big Horn was un- dance basketball teams and FCCLA hosted able to capitalize on those opportunities and Family Fun Night on Saturday. The Lady Bull- the Bulldogs were able to maintain their lead dogs opened up the night of play hosting con- to take the 46-34 conference victory. ference rival Big Horn. The Lady Bulldogs walked away with another The Lady Bulldogs and Rams got off to a slow conference win on Thursday in Wright. Hold- start in the first quarter trying to figure each ing the Panthers to four points in the first half, other out while trying to get their own offenses the Bulldogs took control and did not let go as moving. At the end of the first eight minutes, it they easily walked away with a 57-18 victory. was a tied game at 11 points each. Sitting with a 2-0 record in the conference, The second quarter saw the Bulldogs get their the lady Bulldogs look to add on to their win- offense moving, scoring seven unanswered ning streak as they host intracounty rival, the points, causing Big Horn to call a timeout in Moorcroft Wolves, on Tuesday and the Lusk Ti- hopes of slowing the Bulldog momentum. The gers on Saturday. small break in play helped the Rams regroup and begin to close the gap 19-20, however the Stats from the game: Bulldogs were able to string together four more SHS vs. Wright 57-18 points before the half and hold onto the lead No stats available 24-19 into the break. SHS vs. Big Horn 46-34 Scoring: Ba. Hofland 13 (1/4 FT) Negaard 13 (1/1 The third quarter saw the Bulldogs continue 3 pt), Mcinerney 8 (2/2FT), Gill 6, Marchant 4, to increase their lead. Opening up with an 8-0 Heaster 2 run the Sundance girls did not back down. Stat Leaders: The Bulldog defense was on their ‘A’ game as Rebounds: Marchant 12, Ba. Hofland 8, well, holding the Rams to just four points in Assists: Heaster 3, Negaard 3 the third quarter. As the final eight minutes Steals: Marchant 2, Ba. Hofland 2 Rebecca Maupin photos of play began, the Rams threw on a full court Brook Hofland and Molly Amann battle for the ball against a Big Horn opponent. Bulldog boys split games BY REBECCA MAUPIN close the gap to 10, however the Rams were able to capitalize The Sundance boy’s basketball team split conference games on some miscommunication by the Bulldogs and take a 38-22 this week, taking a win over the Wright Panthers and losing to lead into the break. the Big Horn Rams. The second half of continued much like the first as the Bull- The boys travelled to Wright on Thursday to open up confer- dogs struggled putting points on the board as the Rams found ence play against the Panthers. The Panthers graduated 10 their rhythm. In the end, the Bulldogs fell to the Rams, 47-64, seniors last year and were hoping to gain another win on their moving their conference record to 1-1. rough 1-12 season, however the Bulldogs came into the match The Sundance Bulldogs will continue their conference play on a four-game winning streak. this week as they take on the intracounty rival, the Moorcroft The game played out about as was expected as the Bulldogs Wolves, on Tuesday and host the Lusk Tigers on Saturday. went into the half with a 39-8 lead over the Panthers. the sec- ond half went much like the first for the Bulldogs as they were Stats from the game: able to shoot 63 percent overall for the night and only allow SHS vs Wright 63-12 four more points on the board for the Panthers as they took Scoring: Taylor 14 (2/3FT), Martin 13 (1/1FT), Gill 10 (1/3FT, 1/1 3pt), the 63-12 victory. McLaughlin 7 (1/1FT), Kammerer 4, Kruger 4 (2/3FT), Gillespie 4 While all the Bulldog players were able to point some points (2/2FT), Rudloff 3 (1/2FT), Chandler 2, Davis 2 Stat Leaders: in the book, Kye Taylor and Landon Martin led the way with 14 Rebounds: Chandler 7, McLaughlin 6, and 13 points respectively. Steals: Taylor 2, Martin 2, Kruger 2 On Saturday the Bulldog boys hosted the ever-tough Big Assists: McLaughlin 4 Horn Rams. It was a fast-paced game from the start as the SHS vs Big Horn: 47-64 Rams looked to push the ball up the court and score. Scoring: Taylor 12 (6/10FT), Chandler 7 (1/2 FT), Gill 7 (1/3 FT), The Bulldogs tried to keep up with the Rams but were un- McLaughlin 7 (5/8 FT), Martin 6, Gillespie 4, Kruger 2, Rudloff 2 able to get the momentum needed to capitalize in their offense. Stat Leaders: Rebounds: Martin 4, McLaughlin 4 Down 9-18 to start the second quarter, foul trouble plagued Steals: Chandler 2, Gill 2, McLaughlin 2 the Bulldogs going into the half as the refs called them for three Assists: Kruger 3, Taylor 3 consecutive offensive fouls. As the first half of play wound down, Sundance was able to Landon Martin sends a pass toward Gunner McLaughlin Little Dribblers entertain during halftime Three area athletes The “Little Dribbler” Program named to Shrine Bowl began three years ago and has been growing ever since. In Upton/Sundance’s Jaydon Caylor, Moorcroft’s Rowdy 2017-18 we had 18 athletes Pfeil and Hulett’s Jhett Letellier were all named as alternate begin this program in K-2. selections of the North team for the 47th annual Wyoming This year in 2019-20 we have Shrine Bowl. 48 athletes K-2. The North Team will be coached by Aaron Papich of Pow- The purpose of this program ell. is to teach ball handling fun- The yearly event, which started in 1974, is aimed at recog- damentals in a fun engaging nizing Wyoming’s top high school football players as well as environment. The students providing financial support for and recognition of Shriners think of this as an obstacle Hospitals for Children. course for basketball and they The game is scheduled for June 13 in Casper. get very excited to perform during halftime of the Varsity game. It is exciting that it is bring- ing big crowds into the kids’ basketball games and pro- motes engagement between the High School and Elemen- tary sports, building relation- ships with the bigs and littles. It’s exciting to see the town get more involved.
Rebecca Maupin photos The Little Dribblers.
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This past Tuesday the Sun- dance Bulldog wrestling team hosted a five-team scramble wrestling against Campbell County, Thunder Basin, Belle Fourche and Hulett. The grap- plers battled toughly and rep- resented themselves in fine fashion. Results were: Owen Haiar (126-132 lbs.) – 1-2 Peyton Ewing (160 lbs.) – 2-1 Ashton Powe (171 lbs.) – 2-0 Lance Weaver (171 lbs.) – 1-2 Josh Pridgeon (182 lbs.) – 2-1 Leo Lyons (195 lbs.) – 0-2 Gavin Mollenbrink (220 lbs.) – 0-2 Roman Hrek (220 lbs.) – 0-2 Dawson Flahaven (285 lbs.) Peyton Ewing. – 0-2 Ben Tinsley (145 lbs.) – in- jured
Dogger Invitational Saturday an injury- and sickness-depleted team com- peted at the Dogger Invitation- Ashton Powe. al in Lingle. Only four wres- tlers were able to participate. The results from the tourney are as follows. Peyton Ewing (160 lbs.) – 1-2 Lance Weaver (171 lbs.) – 0-2 Leo Lyons (195 lbs.) – 0-2 Gavin Mollenbrink (220 lbs.) – 0-2 The Sundance Bulldog wres- tling team will again hit the mats this Friday and Satur- day at the always tough Belle Fourche Invitational with first round action starting at noon. Rebecca Maupin photos Submitted by Todd Klopp Owen Haiar.
NWC Dean’s List DSU Honor Rolls Colby College Molly Ryan, a student at North- Tanner Hofland of Beulah has Dean’s List western College in Orange City, been named to the Dickinson Iowa, has earned a spot on the State University President’s List Taylor A. Kruger of Sundance Academic Dean’s List for the fall for the 2019 fall semester. At the was recently named to the high- 2019 semester. end of each regular semester, ly selective Dean’s List at Colby The Dean’s List is comprised of Dickinson State University recog- College in Waterville, Maine, for students who have achieved a nizes those students named to outstanding academic achieve- semester grade point average the President’s List. Eligible stu- ment during the fall semester of of 3.50 or above while carrying dents must be enrolled full-time the 2019-20 academic year. Kru- a minimum of 12 graded hours. and have a minimum semester ger is one of 566 Colby students, Josh Pridgeon. This semester, 428 students quali- grade-point average of 3.9 or or 27 percent of the qualified fied for the Dean’s List. Students higher. student body, to make Dean’s who earned a GPA of 3.75 or Trey Fischbach of Moorcroft List last semester. higher are considered Colle- has been named to Dickinson Kruger, a member of the Class giate Scholars. State University’s Dean’s List for of 2021, attended Fryeburg Ryan is one of the Collegiate the 2019 fall semester. At the Academy and is the daughter Scholars. She is a sophomore end of each regular semester, of Ed and Ann Kruger of Sun- Spanish major at Northwestern the University recognizes those dance. Kruger earned a semes- College and is the daughter of students named to the Dean’s ter grade point average of 3.75 Scott Ryan and Tami Ryan of List. Eligible students must be or higher last fall to be included Aladdin. enrolled full-time and must earn on Colby’s Dean’s List. a 3.5 GPA or higher.
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Q: “Do I need a license to trap or shoot a badger?” A: American badgers are classified as furbearing animals in the State of Wyoming, so a valid furbearing animal hunting or trapping license is required to take badgers. Animals classified as furbearers in Wyoming are: badgers, beavers, bobcats, marten, mink, musk- rat and weasels. Each furbearing animal species has specific season dates, limitations and other regulatory requirements for legal take. Read about taking furbearers in the Furbearing Animal Hunting or Trapping Seasons brochure or talk with your local Game and Fish Office. Lots of people think badgers are predatory animals but they are not. A license is not required to take predatory animals and there are no season dates. Predatory animals in Wyoming are: coyotes, jackrabbits, porcupines, raccoons, red fox, stray cats, striped skunk and gray wolf located outside the Wolf Trophy Game Management Area and Seasonal Wolf Trophy Game Management Area as described in Wyoming statute. Although a license is not required to take predatory animals, other laws still apply. For more information regarding harvest of predatory animals, please contact your local Game and Fish office. Submitted by Allen Deru, Mountain View Game Warden Lance Weaver.
Q: “I’m applying for an elk license. How can I research the Access Yes areas in my hunt area?” A: Each year the Wyoming Game and Fish Department receives calls from hunters won- dering where they should go for a DIY elk hunt in Wyoming. Throughout the state, there are public land opportunities as well as Access Yes areas - private land that landowners have enrolled for public hunting. This is the advice I give hunters who are searching for a good place to hunt: Narrow down the portion of the state you want to hunt. Start with where you plan to hunt in Wyoming. Visit the Game and Fish Public Access webpage to see the hunter man- agement areas (HMAs) or walk-in areas (WIAs) that are open for elk hunting. If planning on hunting private land that is not enrolled in our Access Yes program, always gain permission to hunt prior to applying for your license. Think about the type of hunt you want to do. These questions may include: archery or rifle; early or late season; vehicle access or access by foot or horseback; and camp or stay at a hotel? Based on these answers, find the HMAs or WIAs that could accommodate your hunting preferences. Access Yes areas typically have fewer hunters than public lands. But, public lands can offer solitude if you are willing to hike into the backcountry. Check with local Game and Fish personnel. Contact the regional access coordinator in your area with specific questions on Access Yes areas that would work best for you. The lo- cal wildlife biologist and game warden can give insights to public and private land access as well. Each hunter requires different considerations when planning their hunt, so it is best to research the area and know your requirements so we can assist you with planning your hunt. In 2019, Wyoming offered access to 331 walk-in hunting areas and 59 hunter manage- ment areas throughout the state. In 2019, department funding and private donations pro- vided more than 2.8 million acres of hunting access on otherwise inaccessible private, state and landlocked public lands, so please consider donating to Access Yes when you apply for licenses. Submitted by Kelly Todd, Laramie Regional Access Coordinator