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October 31, 2005
NEW REVELATIONS REGARDING THE EDWARDS HOTEL SHOOTING - We have new revelations regarding the shoot out in Sheridan Saturday. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the details: . THE WEEKEND SHOOTOUT … WHY SHERIDAN POLICE DID WHAT THEY DID - This past weekend’s deadly police shootout with a VA patient at Sheridan’s Edwards Hotel raises its share of controversy. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the story: . JOEL KANGAS – THE SUSPECT TURNED VICTIM IN THIS PAST WEEKEND’S SHERIDAN POLICE SHOOTING - Joel Kangas’ threat to kill himself and anyone who tried to stop him ended in his own death in his tiny Edwards Hotel apartment Saturday. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young continues to cover this tragedy and files part 3 of this special series POLICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR CASES OF ALL THREE OFFICERS INVOLVED IN D-U-I STOP TOGETHER - The Sheridan Police Department Civil Service Commission has agreed to hear the cases of three Sheridan Police officers at the same time. Detective Christopher Cook, Lieutenant Chris Dahmke, and Officer James Arzy will have a joint hearing before the Commission, on Wednesday, November 9th at 8AM. A separate motion submitted by Police Chief Mike Card is asking for cellular telephone records from the officers for July 9th, 2005 and that they provide the records within 10 days. Attorneys for the three officers responded to the request, saying that the officers will provide the records but should be given the full 30 days provided in the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure. The Commission has not yet ruled on whether or not the officers will be forced to provide those records in the shortened time span. POLICE ACTION AT EDWARDS HOTEL ENDS IN SUSPECT’S DEATH - A 66-year-old Sheridan man is dead after a 15-hour stand off with police. Sheridan Police officers first arrived at the Edwards Hotel, at 530 N. Main St. on Friday, to investigate possible check fraud allegations. At some point, the suspect began threatening to shoot officers and himself. Crisis negotiators were called to the scene and the Special Response Team responded early Friday afternoon. The stand off continued until early Saturday morning. Sheridan Police Chief Mike Card… . A robot, belonging to the Gillette Police Department, was sent into the room and found the suspect on the floor. Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation as well as the Sheridan Police Department will investigate the shooting. The identity of the suspect has yet to be released and the officers involved in the shooting will be on paid leave until the investigation is complete. ANOTHER PET-O-WEEN IS IN THE BOOKS - It’s a Sheridan area Halloween tradition: the 5th annual Pet-O-Ween contest. The Ag Center Barn at Sheridan College was filled Saturday with pets and their owners. Entry fee was 5 dollars per animal with awards for the Scariest … Most Creative … and the Funniest Pet. Spectators watched for free. All proceeds will be donated to the Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter & the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation. Sheridan Media’s Bob Grammens says you never know what you’ll find at Pet-O-Ween.
. some video higlights from Pet-o-Ween 2005 DAIRY QUEEN OPEN EXTRA DAY - The shooting incident in downtown Sheridan this weekend caused disruptions for many businesses, including the Dairy Queen store on North Main Street. Sheridan Media’s Kurt Layher tells us more. . SHERIDAN SENIOR CENTER HOSTS FLU SHOT VACCINATION CLINIC THIS WEEK - Seniors can take part in a flu vaccination clinic later this week. Judy Stallman is from Sheridan County Community Health and has the details: . But didn’t Community Health tell us recently that we don’t have to worry about a vaccine shortage? . And just when does flu season usually hit Wyoming? . Even though Wednesday’s clinic is for those 65 and older, there will be future clinics, and we’ll keep you posted as to when and where they will be held. LEAF PICKUP BEGINS NEXT WEEK - Bags of leaves are popping up all over town as the trees finally start to shed this autumn. Sheridan Media’s Kurt Layher has some tips for leaf disposal. . October 29, 2005 Police action in downtown Sheridan that began shortly after two Friday afternoon... is over. The incident involved a resident of the Edwards Hotel, a block south of the Sheridan Center on Main Street, who threatened suicide. Overnight there was an exchange of bullets and finally a robot determined the suspect, this morning, is dceased. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has more from Sheridan Police Chief Mike Card : TONIGHT’S THE LAST CHANCE FOR THE SPOOK SHOW AT THE SHERIDAN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS PAVILION - Tonight is the last night of fright at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds Pavilion as The Sheridan County Democrats are once again offering up a howling good time with their haunted house. All proceeds will go to the local Big Brothers and Sisters program. The spooks are not just intended for the adults, as Chairperson of the haunts Linda Naylor points out: A small price to pay to have the “yell” scared out of you! The haunted house will run tonight from 7 till 11. SHERIDAN BRANCH OF SALVATION ARMY HOSTING OPEN HOUSE TODAY - The Sheridan Salvation Army Thrift Store will be hosting an open house today, and the already low-priced items will be marked down fifteen percent! Captain Michael Bates tells us today’s event is to educate people about the Salvation Army and its services: The event runs today from 10 to 2, with refreshments served and tours of the store given. October 28, 2005 SHERIDAN POLICE DEPARTMENT GETS READY TO CONDUCT ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS - Sheridan businesses that serve alcohol, consider yourselves alerted. In an effort to reduce the number of underage people served, the Sheridan Police Department will be conducting random compliance checks in the coming months, and Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson has the story: . THE NEW UNEMPLOYMENT STATISTICS ARE OUT FOR WYOMING AND SHERIDAN COUNTY – AND IT ALL LOOKS GOOD - The new unemployment statistics are out. Barbara Hall is the Director of the Sheridan Workforce Office and she has the latest Sheridan County figures: . And the 3 point 3 is just a tenth of a percent higher than the previous month. Could Sheridan County’s economy be described as “robust”? . And Wyoming’s job growth, as a whole, continues to skyrocket. September job growth was 3 point 3 percent … its fastest pace in 5 years. AVOCA AVENUE IS OPEN … AND SUDDENLY, COMMUTING IN SHERIDAN GETS A LITTLE EASIER. - Some traffic news this morning: Avoca Avenue in Sheridan is open. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the details: . SHERIDAN’S SKYLINE DRIVE-IN THEATRE IS NO MORE – TODAY EVEN THE BIG SCREEN ITSELF IS HISTORY - A piece of Sheridan history is no more. We’re talking about the Skyline Drive-In. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the story:
.The Drive-in Screen come down U.S. APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE DELAYS IMPLEMENTATION OF MANDATORY COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN LABELING LAW - It’s a story we promised to keep you updated on. Without any public debate or vote, the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee agreed to delay the implementation of the Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling law … or “COOL Law” for two years. In a behind-the-door agreement, the committee report, signed by a majority of Senate and House conferees, contained language that delays COOL implementation until late in 2008. The entire House and Senate must now vote on the FY2006 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, without the opportunity for amendments. In the words of Wyoming’s U.S. Senator Mike Enzi: It’s clear that the special interests of meatpackers, processors and retailers won out … and American consumers lost. “SPLIT-ESTATE” ISSUES TOP DISCUSSION AT SHERIDAN COLLEGE - A large crowd gathered at Sheridan College to voice their opinions to a subcommittee of the Montana state legislature. Sheridan Media’s Kurt Layher was there. . SHERIDAN COUNTY DEMOCRATS TO HAUNT THE FAIRGROUNDS PAVILION OVER THE NEXT TWO NIGHTS - If haunted houses are your thing, The Sheridan County Democrats have got a treat for you. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the ghoulish details:
. Ron tours the Haunted Pavilion and gives us a sneek peak. October 27, 2005 SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GETS THE THUMBS UP IN IT’S MOST RECENT AUDIT - Sheridan Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees heard some good news at yesterdays meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter was there and files this report: . SHERIDAN AREA RESIDENTS MIGHT THINK TWICE ABOUT ADOPTING A BLACK CAT THIS HALLOWEEN - Halloween is all about trick or treat, costumes, pumpkins, bats & black cats. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has a “black cat” update: . For more about the Dog and Cat Shelter visit their website www.dogandcatshelter.org SHERIDAN MEDIA AND OTHERS TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE ON HALLOWEEN - It’s a critical event with a catchy name – The Rock & Roll Up Your Sleeve Halloween Blood Drive – and it will be held at Mossholders Furniture in Sheridan next Monday, Halloween Day, between noon and 5. Brett Miller is the Donor Recruitment Representative for United Blood Services up in Billings. His office covers Central and Eastern Montana, Jackson Hole, and the eastern half of Wyoming down to Cheyenne. He tells us why the need is so great for blood donors: . Brett walks us through what we can expect on Monday: . And the best part? We get a snack after we’re all done! Brett says it’s handy for donors to have their blood type information available, but it’s not absolutely necessary. In fact, once blood has been donated, United Blood Services will issue a Donor ID card within a couple weeks of the event, so that information will always be ready. And in their own method of making certain the donated blood is healthy, Brett reveals: . Only donors in top health can donate – Miller indicates that if someone has flu symptoms or even a common cold, the blood can not be drawn. For more information about the Rock & Roll Up Your Sleeve Halloween Blood Drive click here. BACK IN WASHINGTON D.C., THE WYOMING DELEGATION ASKS THE QUESTION: IT’S NOT “WHERE’S THE BEEF?” … IT’S “WHERE’S THE BEEF FROM?” - The Wyoming delegation back in Washington is capturing some headlines and some “sound bytes” in an on-going feud regarding “truth in labeling”. Both Senators Craig Thomas & Mike Enzi have been speaking out on Capitol Hill on the so-called “Cool Law” – “Cool” being an acronym for “Country of Origin Labeling”. Among the concerns of Senator Enzi: Americans eating meat of an unknown origin: . And the reason why consumers don’t have “country of origin” labeling is because of continued delaying tactics by those who support cheap, imported beef, lamb, pork, fruits & vegetables. Pending legislation would delay the “Cool Law’ even more … and that’s Enzi’s big beef: . The legislation is currently in agriculture committees in both the Senate & House. We’ll continue to keep you updated on its status. THE SHERIDAN COPS IMPLICATED IN THE KINSKEY D.U.I. STOP RESPOND. WE’VE GOT THEIR STATEMENTS. - More revelations from the implicated cops in the Kinskey DUI case. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the update: . SHERIDAN MOVIE GOERS WILL SOON HAVE MORE CHOICES - If you’ve had a “night at the movies” recently, you’ve noticed changes taking place at the Centennial 5 Theaters. Sheridan Media’s Kurt Layher found out what’s happening at Sheridan’s only movie theaters. . October 26, 2005
SHERIDAN PILOT MAKES AIR DROP IN MIDDLE OF PACIFIC OCEAN - He got the call from a broker in Florida – a Frenchman named Emmanuel Coindre, rowing a bright yellow 21-foot rowboat across the Pacific Ocean from Japan to San Francisco was in need of supplies, so Sheridan pilot Randy Leypoldt, who flies fire jumper planes for Big Horn Airways, found himself in Newport, Oregon with a crew member, ready to fly food and other supplies 5-hundred miles off the Oregon coast. Originally the mission was supposed to be accomplished in one day, but it turned into two:
. Was it difficult finding the rower at 9:30 at night, especially when the boat was not at the latitude and longitude coordinates Randy was given?
. Randy tells us that he brought the plane down low and slow --150 feet above the water, going about 101 knots -- to drop the cargo. He’s flown a lot in the mountains to fight fires, but has he had much ocean experience before this mission?
. Randy is keeping track of the Frenchman’s progress by checking the website www.oceanrowing.com Randy Leypoldt - Sheridan Pilot - Talks about his flight over the ocean to drop supplies COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEAR FROM E-R-A ON FAIRGROUNDS RELOCATION - Sheridan County Commissioners have been updated on the plans to move the Fairgrounds north of Sheridan. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details: . WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL BOARD APPROVES SIZEABLE GRANT FOR FLOOD DAMAGE REPAIR - The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors has approved a $120,000 grant for flood damage repair to the City of Sheridan. Who can forget? During the week of May 7th, nearly 4 and one half inches fell – normal May precipitation is 2.4 inches. All that water caused flooding and damage to portions of the city's infrastructure. The Community Development Block Grant Program has an "Imminent Threat" funding category that can assist communities with the repair of public infrastructure damaged due to a natural disaster. The governor does this in conjunction with an emergency declaration. Similar block grant funding has gone to the town of Wright for disaster relief from a tornado and, a few years ago, for flooding in Kaycee. THE FORMER PRESIDENT AND THE CURRENT VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES ARE IN LARAMIE FOR A FUNDRAISER. WE HAVE A SPECIAL COVERAGE FROM A SURPRISE CORRESPONDENT. - A former President & the current Vice President of the United States are here in Wyoming – in Laramie for a fundraiser. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the details:
WYOMING COULD HELP MONTANA LEGISLATURE DEAL WITH MINERAL RIGHTS - Legislators from Montana will be in Sheridan tomorrow to continue their study of “split-estate” issues that arise from energy production in the west. Sheridan Media’s Kurt Layher has the story. A LOCAL VET ISSUES A WARNING ABOUT RABIES - Colder weather puts a damper on mosquito bites and West Nile … but there’s another vector-spread concern out there. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the story: . October 25th 2005
SHERIDAN DOG & CAT SHELTER OFFERS TIMELY TIPS FOR PETS DURING HALLOWEEN - With Halloween around the corner, pets, as well as people, will get into the, spirit by dressing up for the annual Pet-O-Ween costume contest this Saturday. It’s an event held annually to raise money for the Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, and while that day is a lot of fun for pets and their people, Shelter Director Cel Hope has some safety tip reminders for your animals. First, there is the issue of your pet in its costume, and its safety if it accompanies your child Trick – or – Treating on Halloween:
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Next, as tasty as they can be, candy is not a good thing for your pet to get into:
. And even though the holidays decorations are festive, they can provide safety hazards for your pet as well:
. A good rule if thumb, Cel advises, is to try as best as possible to keep pets out of rooms where there are any decorations. Cel talks about how to keep your pets safe during Halloween activities CITY OF SHERIDAN SALARY EMPLOYEE SURVEY GETS POSITIVE REACTION - That long awaited City of Sheridan Employee Salary Survey drew lots of interest at City Hall Monday. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the details: .To listen to the complete salary study work session click here This is a very large file and may take some time to download. SHERIDAN POLICE CHIEF CARD SPEAKS OUT ON THE PENDING POLICE DISCIPLINARY HEARING - More revelations concerning the upcoming disciplinary hearing on the 3 cops involved in the Kinskey DUI stop. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the update .Form 11 papers for Detective Chris Cook. Form 11 papers for Lieutenant Chris Dahmke. Form 11 papers for Officer James Arzy. THOMAS DEMANDS IMMEDIATE ACTION ON LIVESTOCK ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS - Senator Craig Thomas is again calling for the U-S Department of Agriculture to make livestock assistance payments to farmers and ranchers who were affected by drought. The payments were approved for ranchers affected by drought conditions in Wyoming in 2003 and 2004. But payments have NOT been paid. In a letter to Ag Secretary Mike Johanns, Thomas called the delay unacceptable and asked the U-S-D-A to pay interest on the late payments. Thomas says the delays have made it hard for ranchers to meet their financial obligations. PREDATORY FISH FOUND IN WYOMING RESERVOIR - It may sound like something out of a Halloween horror flick, but it’s the real deal. Wyoming Game and Fish biologists are on the trail of an aggressive new predatory fish that's been found in Fontenelle Reservoir. It's called a burbot, or ling, and a state biologist says it's likely to move out of the reservoir and into the Green River drainage. Young burbot feed mainly on insects and other invertebrates, but by the age of 5, burbot feed almost exclusively on other fish. Anglers get the last laugh with Burbot, however, because they’re mighty good tasting to humans. October 24th 2005 SHERIDAN’S POLICE INVESTIGATION MOVES FORWARD - The discredited DUI stop of Sheridan Mayor Dave Kinskey was in July. An independent, outside investigation implicating the 3 officers involved and absolving the mayor has long been completed. Late Friday, after weeks of little overt action, the City of Sheridan took what Police Chief Mike Card says is the next step. In an exclusive interview, he told Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young: . Calling the allegations against the 3 officers both credible and serious, Chief Card says it’s time for his disciplinary recommendations to be acted upon … so the department can move on. In Card’s words: . In the interim, Detective Chris Cook has been placed on paid leave. The two other officers implicated in the DUI stop, Lieutenant Chris Dahmke and Officer Jim Arzy, continue to work on the force … while all three await the next step in what has turned out to be a long and unprecedented disciplinary process. IT’S BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE IT OPENED – HOW IS THE NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN, ALASKAN AND HAWAIIAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER DOING? - Saying the name is a mouthful – The National American Indian, Alaskan and Hawaiian Education Center opened its administrative offices here in Sheridan a little over a year ago, and word is spreading throughout the country. School District 2 Superintendent Craig Doherty is intimately involved with the Center, serving as its Executive Director and wearing many hats on the board: . That’s a goal that just might happen sooner than later, given the growing interest in what the Center provides reservation schools in Wyoming, Montana, and now even the Tulalip reservation in Washington State: . So how do they insure that the students are understanding math? . The Center has hopes to expand their services to more schools in Montana, as well as add on South Dakota and New Mexico. Doherty tells us the Center has a great partnership with Stanford University, which provides all the curriculum and assessments. And he is encouraged by the support from Sheridan’s Legislative delegation, Governor Freudenthal and U.S. Senator Mike Enzi. Doherty says he sees a bright future for the Center with a long name – a nationwide future based in Sheridan, Wyoming. THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS IS BEING CELEBRATED AROUND THE WORLD – INCLUDING SHERIDAN, WYOMING - 60 years ago today, October 24th, 1945 … the United Nations was born. 60 years later, there are ceremonies honoring the UN’s birthday around the world. That includes our local community. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the story:
.Rosie Berger talks about the United Nationals Celebration THAT LONG AWAITED CITY OF SHERIDAN EMPLOYEE SALARY STUDY? IT’S TO BE UNVEILED TODAY - Today’s City of Sheridan lunch hour work session should be well-attended … and for good reason. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the details: . SEARCH FOR ACCIDENT SUSPECT RESULTS IN ROLLED COUNTY VEHICLE - One Sheridan County Deputy will be out of work for a while following a busy weekend for the Sheriff’s Office. Sheridan Media’s Kurt Layher tells us what happened. . October 22, 2005 SHERIDAN CIVIC THEATRE GUILD HOLDS AUDITIONS FOR “A CHRISTMAS STORY” - The holiday comedy “The Christmas Story” has been adapted into a stage play, and the Civic Theatre Guild will be presenting it in Reader’s Theatre form Thanksgiving weekend and the first two weekends in December at the Carriage House. Play Selection Committee member Mary Jo Johnson: Auditions for “The Christmas Story” will be this Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 at the Carriage House. Mary Jo describes the roles: Chip King will direct, and he has scripts available at the library to read beforehand. ANOTHER SPECIAL TRASH PICK UP TODAY IN THE CITY OF SHERIDAN - There’s still room at the Sheridan City Land Fill and there’s still plenty of downed trees & limbs from that early October snowstorm. You can probably guess what that means: Assistant Public Works Director John Nowak: And, once again, city residents are asked to get those brush pick ups curbside as early as possible. And if the curbside service is not convenient for you, John Nowak has one more hot tip: SHERIDANMEDIA.COM’S POLL QUESTION OF THE WEEK IS????? - The end of the week means it’s time for a new weekly poll question at sheridanmedia.com. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the story: SHERIDAN’S POLICE INVESTIGATION MOVES FORWARD - The discredited DUI stop of Sheridan Mayor Dave Kinskey was in August. An investigation implicating the 3 officers involved and absolving the mayor has long been completed. Late Friday, after weeks of little overt action, the City of Sheridan took what Police Chief Mike Card says is the next step. In an exclusive interview, he told Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young: Detective Chris Cook has been placed on paid leave. The two other officers implicated in the DUI stop, Lieutenant Chris Damke and Officer Jim Arzy, continue to work on the force … while all three await the next step in what has turned out to be a long, disciplinary process. October 21, 2005 SHERIDAN COUNTY JAYCEES HOST DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT DAY - Halloween is just over a week away, but the opportunities abound to celebrate the holiday with costume parties – for people and for pets – candy consumption at the office, and scary movies on the tube and big screen. The Sheridan County Jaycees are planning a fun day next Saturday, October 29th, all over downtown, and Liz Reynolds, a Jaycee director, gives us the delight-filled details: . The Jaycees will have leaders for each trick-or-treat group, but Liz stresses that this isn’t a drop-off – parents are asked to remain with their children. How many businesses are “turning on their porch lights” so to speak? Is there a cost? Not at all: . We’ll have more information about the Jaycees Downtown Trick – Or – Treat and Costume Party on our Sheridan Community Events PAge. Until October 29th, get the costumes ready, and empty the pantries for all that candy. DCI MAKES A METH BUST IN THE BIG HORNS - The Big Horn Mountains are an ideal place to “get away from it all” – that goes for hikers, fishermen, hunters … and drug manufacturers. THE GOVERNOR IS WORKING ON A HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR PACKAGE FOR EIGHT COUNTIES INCLUDING SHERIDAN , JOHNSON AND CAMPBELL COUNTIES - Some are calling it a “windfall” … others say the money is needed because of the toll CBM is taking on the counties. Everyone in the counties affected seems to agree though … it’s good news: Governor Dave Freudenthal is working on a budget item that would distribute 100 million dollars to the eight Wyoming counties where energy development is most active … and where the effects of that boom are being felt the most. The proposal would give money to Sheridan, Johnson, Campbell, Carbon, Fremont, Natrona, Sublette & Sweetwater Counties to help pay for infrastructure improvements and other needs brought on by rapid growth & development. Sheridan County Commissioner Ky Dixon calls it the “best of news”: . And Dixon says the 100 million dollars split among eight counties could mean even more money for other counties from another state funding source: . The governor’s proposal would preclude the eight counties from going to the State Land & Investment Board for additional funding. Dixon believes that should make the governor’s plan more acceptable to lawmakers from the 15 counties that aren’t included in Freudenthal’s plan. THE SHERIDAN COUNTY WEST NILE TASK FORCE WRAPS UP A SUCCESSFUL SEASON - They met at the beginning of the mosquito season and they met again at the end of the season. We’re talking about the Sheridan County West Nile Prevention Task Force. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young is a member of that task force and files this report:
. WYOMING DELEGATION BACKS BILL THAT PROTECTS GUNMAKERS - All three members of Wyoming's congressional delegation are backing a measure that protects the firearms industry from lawsuits brought by victims of crimes. Congresswoman Barbara Cubin voted for the measure as it passed in the House. In her down home, folksy manner, she says it doesn't make sense to hold firearms manufacturers responsible for illegal gun use, any more than it would make sense to make automakers responsible for joy-riding. The Senate passed the bill back in July, with the support of both Wyoming senators, Mike Enzi and Craig Thomas. Both Enzi and Thomas praised the House vote on the bill, which now goes to President Bush for a signature. October 20, 2005 ANNUAL WYO THEATRE GALA THIS SATURDAY – ENCORE PERFORMANCES NEXT WEEK With an energetic beginning, Sheridan audiences are in for a whirlwind trip to 1920’s Chicago, when Jazz was hot, and blood and booze flowed in equal numbers. Here’s Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson with the story: . SHOULD THE SHERIDAN COUNTY COMMISSION BE EXPANDED FROM 3 TO 5? TODAY WE HEAR THE CASE AGAINST EXPANSION. - Should Sheridan County have 5 commissioners instead of the current 3? Yesterday, we presented the case FOR expansion. Today we present the case against. Here’s Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young: . And our poll question this week is: Should the number of Sheridan County Commissioners be expanded from 3 to 5? Voice your opinion by voting on our online pole. The results will be revealed on Friday morning’s Public Pulse. LeDOUX TRIBUTE RODEO IS THIS WEEKEND - P-R-C-A cowboys from across the country will gather in Casper this weekend to honor one of their own. Sheridan Media’s Kurt Layher filed this report. . The art show is free to the public and tickets for Saturday include the rodeo and concert. The phone number for Central Truck and Diesel is 307-235-6685 AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK CONTINUES TO GROW - Sheridan County Commissioners have been working to develop the Sheridan County Airport Business Park, and plans, we’re told, are coming along nicely. Commissioner Terry Cram gives us the status of the airport project:
. Has there been much interest? Yes, says Terry:
. Commissioner Cram describes how the lots will be divvied up:
. The Commissioner has no doubt that the lots will go fast, and indicates that once three-quarters of them are rented, the Commission can move on to Phase 2, and even possibly to a Phase 3. Commissioner Terry Cram talks about the Airport Business Park CONGRESSWOMAN CUBAN SAVORS THE CHEESEBURGER BILL - It’s been a weighty issue back in Washington D.C. – Legislators debating the “Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act” – also known as the “Cheeseburger Bill”. Congress approved the legislation late Wednesday on a 306 to 120 vote. Among those who savored the Cheeseburger Bill, Wyoming Congresswoman Barbara Cubin: And while the Cheeseburger Bill does prohibit obesity or weight gain-related lawsuits against the fast food industry … it doesn’t prevent all food-related lawsuits: . Cubin says this legislation should put an end to frivolous fast food lawsuits. In her words: “what we need is common sense in the food court … not more lawsuits in the legal court.” As we said, the Cheeseburger Bill has easily passed the House. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration there. THE CITY OF SHERIDAN ANNOUNCES ANOTHER SPECIAL TRASH PICK-UP - City of Sheridan residents take note: One successful special trash pick-up, Mayor Dave Kinskey says, deserves another:
. Meanwhile, the mayor has one more suggestion:
. Again, this next special tree refuge pick up is this Saturday. And like last week’s, crews will start picking up as early as 6am which means trees & tree limbs should be curbside at that time to ensure pick up. Assistant Public Works Director John Nowak talks abotu the Trash Pick-up DAYTON COUNCIL BEGINS PLANNING FOR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS -A Light agenda gave the Dayton Town Council a chance to discuss a future event. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter was there and explains: . October 19, 2005 SHERIDAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LIFT FIRE RESTRICTIONS - Sheridan County Commissioners credit a short agenda for a meeting Tuesday that lasted only 35 minutes. Two items in particular are of note. Up until now, there had been a problem with county employees driving county vehicles into Montana. Special Projects Coordinator Gary Meyer explains: . And the commissioners did – approving a measure that allows county employees & county vehicles to travel into Montana while conducting county business. The other agenda item had been much anticipated: the lifting of burn restrictions in Sheridan County. Commissioner Terry Cram says that with the lifting of the ban, residents are now free to burn: . The lifting of those summertime fire restrictions will come as good news to many Sheridan County residents who have been waiting patiently to do some end-of-the-season burning. DOWNTOWN SHERIDAN BURGLARY PUZZLES AUTHORITIES - Sheridan Police continue their investigation into an early Tuesday morning burglary in the downtown area. Sergeant Tom Henry calls the break-in is puzzling: . Computer components were stolen and several offices were ransacked. The investigation is continuing.SHERIDAN COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE FINDS A MISSING HUNTER - It was the first case of a lost hunter in a hunting season that began over the weekend – and, local law enforcement agree, it won’t be the last. A Wisconsin man, missing in the Big Horns since early Monday night, was rescued Tuesday. Sheridan County Sheriff Dave Hofmeier gives us the good news: . The hunter has been identified as Ralph Presher – a Wisconsin resident who friends say is in his mid-40’s. SHOULD THE NUMBER OF SHERIDAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BE INCREASED FROM 3 TO 5? TODAY, WE’LL HEAR THE CASE FOR 2 MORE REPRESENTATIVES. - Should Sheridan County be governed by 3 commissioners? Or should there be 5? Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young takes a look at the issue with the first of a 2-part series: . The would-be expansion of Sheridan County Commissioners from 3 to 5 is this week’s poll question. Be sure to vote and the results will be revealed Friday morning on KROE’s Public Pulse.
RED HAT LADIES’ CALENDAR ON SALE – PROCEEDS GO TO A MEMORIAL FOUNDATION - On October 10th two years ago, a vibrant, life-loving 38-year-old named Kelly Kay Schreibeis lost her battle with breast cancer. Kelly’s mom, Kay Pittman, along with other family members, put together the Kelly Schreibeis Memorial Foundation, which will provide funding to local cancer patients to assist them in paying for necessities. For example, if because of treatment costs a person can’t pay their heating bill, the Foundation would cut a check directly to the Utility Company: . And what a project they found! Kay is a member of one of the local Red Hat Ladies groups, and after she watched the recent movie “Calendar Girls,” about a group of older women who pose for a calendar to raise money for an ill friend, she took this idea to them: . The calendars cover fifteen months, and are now on sale. The Red Hat Ladies posed in several historic places around town, including the kitchen and front steps of the Trail End mansion, the bar in The Sheridan Inn, the Sheridan Trolley, and for the month of March, there are Red Hat leprechauns at The Mint! Is Kay pleased? You bet: . The calendars cost 15 dollars, and when enough are sold to build up the foundation, applications will be available for cancer patients to inform of their specific need, and the foundation will pay it. The calendars can be purchased at My Sister’s Closet, Babe’s Flowers, Pack & Mail, Country Elegance, and Ye Olde Book Knook in Sheridan, and The Aspen Creek in Dayton. RANCHESTER COUNCIL APPROVES 3RD AND FINAL READING ON MAYOR’S SALARY RAIS |
