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SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2008

KOZLOWSKI IS BACK IN THE COWBOY STATE GROOVE - The Wyoming Business Council has just announced that Julie Kozlowski has returned to the Business Council as Community Development Block Grant Program Manager for Economic Development Activities. Kozlowski on being back in the Cowboy State, and at the Business Council: Kozlowski formerly worked in the program from 2004 to 2006 and said that the opportunity to delve back into economic development at such a busy and exciting time was the driving force in her decision to come back to the business council. At the Business Council, Kozlowski will help oversee the Community Development Block Grant program as well as the Workforce Housing Infrastructure Loan Program. The Community Development Block Grant Program is a federally funded pass through grant program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Economic Development activities under the CDBG program help communities with downtown projects, infrastructure projects and planning activities such as feasibility studies or growth management plans. Community Development activities under the CDBG program help communities with public infrastructure, handicapped accessibility and community facilities projects.

PEARL JOINS RANKS OF SHERIDAN-WYO-RODEO OFFICIAL SPONSORS - The Sheridan-Wyo-Rodeo has announced that Pearl has agreed to be an official sponsor of the Sheridan-Wyo-Rodeo. Pearl joins M&M’s Chocolate Candies, Coca-Cola, and the Sheridan-Wyo-Rodeo Gold Buckle Club at the highest level of sponsorship. Pearl with offices in Sheridan, among other locations around the region is an independent business, development, engineering and construction management firm and has been a sponsor at various levels since 2004.Curtis Good, President of Pearl Field Services located in Sheridan said that: “Pearl is honored to be an official sponsor of the Sheridan Wyo Rodeo this year! This impressive event showcases some of the best talent around and really brings the Sheridan community together.” Zane Garstad, Sheridan Wyo Rodeo Board Vice President noted the importance of sponsorships to the Rodeo. “We are delighted to have Pearl as an official sponsor who with over forty other sponsors provides more than $280,000 in support to the Sheridan Wyo Rodeo. Without their loyal and generous support, the SWR would not have achieved the level of success it has in the last five years. The SWR and the Sheridan community owe a great deal of gratitude to our sponsors.”

WYOMING WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION OFFERS ANNUAL SUMMER OUTINGS - The Wyoming Wilderness Association is pleased to offer twelve outings into wild and unique places throughout Wyoming. Excursions head into various locations in the Bridger-Teton, Shoshone, and Bighorn national forests as well as the Bighorn Basin. This is a great opportunity for the public to enjoy spectacular areas while learning about Wyoming’s wild public lands. Many of the outings will tour wild land areas that either need protection from development threats and/or could be proposed for wilderness designation. This gives the participant an opportunity to make informed decisions about the management of our wild places for the future. All outings are free and open to the public. Trip size is limited and registration is on a first come-first serve basis, so call or email early to sign up! Upon Registration, participants will receive information on rendezvous sites, trip leader contacts and recommendations on gear, food and water. Painting, photography and writing tours require participants to bring their own materials in a backpack to walk into the area of inspiration. These tours are only for those planning to participate in the activity. For Information on how to take part in one of these outings Contact Christina Isbell at 307-672-2751 or christina@wildwyo.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008

OZONE AT DANGEROUS LEVELS IN PINEDALE - Since the beginning of February, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has been forced to issue five air quality alerts in Pinedale because of high ozone levels. On April 21st, the community had the highest ozone level in the nation. Linda Baker with the Upper Green River Valley Coalition believes the cause is the nearby Jonah Field and Pinedale Anticline gas fields. Operators say they will install better equipment to catch the pollution within 5 years, but Baker says that's too long to wait: Baker points out that the Wind River Range is downwind from the proposed wells, and that area is protected by the Wilderness Act from its air quality being further degraded: Baker says the Bureau of Land Management is planning an additional 44 hundred wells in the same area.

ANOTHER CANDIDATE HAS ANNOUNCED INTENTIONS TO RUN FOR SHERIDAN COUNTY COMMISSIONER. - Sheridan Business Leader Mike Nickel announced Friday that he will run for Sheridan County Commissioner this year. Nickel talked about one of the most important qualities of the position. For the last 20 years, Nickel and his wife Julie have owned and operated Ultimate Electric, Incorporated. He has spent the last four years on the Sheridan College Board of Trustees. Nickel said he would like to be a part of making Sheridan County an even better place to live as a Sheridan County Commissioner. Nickel volunteers with several civic organizations. He will be running for one of the four year seats open on the Board of County Commissioners this year. Filing for public offices in Wyoming starts next Thursday, May 15th.

STUDENTS SPEAK OUT ON RAISING GAS PRICES - The growing demand for gas has pushed gas prices to record highs. But how does the price of gas affect high school students? Sheridan Media's Sarah Turner has more:

FRIDAY, MAY 09, 2008

CAUSE OF GARAGE FIRE RELEASED - Sheridan Fire-Rescue officials have released the results of the investigation on the structure fire that occurred this past Monday evening at 1429 Yonkee. The home, owned by Dean Nagel, was determined to have been caused by improper disposal of smoking materials. The investigation revealed that a resident of the home discarded a cigarette into a trash can, causing a fire in the garage. The fire spread to a nearby bench, damaging tools, appliances, and camping gear. The fire continued to grow and involved the entire interior of the garage and attic space above the garage. The fire was contained to the garage, largely due to the firewall that separated the attached garage from the house. The firewall was constructed of fire resistive sheet rock and a solid core wooden door. The firewall is a required component in all residential structures. However, these firewalls are commonly breached and non-rated doors are often installed during the life of the home. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading.The home was also protected with working smoke detectors.

CITY COUNCIL GETS FIRST LOOK AT 2008-2009 BUDGET - The first of the 2008 City of Sheridan budget work sessions was held yesterday. The City Council was given a brief overview of what to expect as far as revenues for the next fiscal year. Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Scott Badley says the revenue outlook is good. . Starting next week, individual departments will bring their budget requests to the Council in a series of five work sessions. One of the concerns for next year is health insurance. The City self insures its employees and claims are not always predictable. . The next session will involve Council Budgets, the Mayor's Office, Human Resources, Technology, and City Hall Operations Departments. They will meet on Tuesday, May 13th in City Hall at noon.

CITY LOOKING FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS TO HELP WITH NORTH MAIN INITIATIVE - Over the past several years, there have been several organizations and projects designed to improve downtown Sheridan. City officials think that one core area of the city has been overlooked. Mayor Dave Kinskey announced the North Main Revitalization Initiative during a news conference at City Hall yesterday. . The plan will not be run by the City and will require the residents and business owners to come together on their own to determine the future of the area. The initiative could include ideas for WYDOT's planned reconstruction of North Main Street in 2010, business development, beautifying Goose Creek, Thorne-Rider Park and more. The City would like to host a summit for the initiative by the end of June. You can view the City's North Main Initiative webpage at hwww.city-sheridan-wy.com/info/pwd-proj/northmain.php .

SHERIDAN COUNTY FAIR BOARD DISCUSSES REPLACEMENT OF SOUND SYSTEMS AT FAIRGROUNDS - The Sheridan County Fair Association Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting Thursday. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter was there and has the details: .

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