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Wednesday, February 28, 2007 HISTORICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY PROGRAM LOOKS AT THE ROSEBUD BATTLE – DINNER RESERVATIONS NEEDED BY NOON TOMORROW - The 4th Thursday of the month is fast approaching, and with it comes the monthly dinner and program of the Sheridan County Historical Society. Spokesperson Mary Ellen McWilliams on what is slated for this month: . Mary Ellen says that John Young's family took a particular interest in the battle, since they lived on part of the land where it took place: . Dana Prater, director of the Sheridan County Museum, will give a brief talk just prior to Young's part: . Dinner begins at 6 at the Sheridan Holiday Inn this Thursday, March 22nd, and John Young's presentation starts at 6:45. As always, reservations for the dinner portion of the monthly Historical Society program are needed, preferably by tomorrow at noon. The program portion is free, and both are open to the public. For reservations call Karen or Linda at Prill Brothers: 674-4436 by noon 3/21 SHERIDAN COUNTY PREVENTION COALITION LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY INPUT - The Sheridan County Prevention Coalition is working hard to maintain funding sources in their efforts to promote and deliver effective substance abuse prevention methods, primarily focusing on young people in Sheridan and Johnson Counties. Sharon Selberg is the Evaluation Coordinator for Grants through Project Youth in Sheridan, working diligently on the Drug Free Communities grant. She explains its purpose, and a need to recruit people:
“TWO ARTISTS” EXHIBIT AT SHERIDAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION - A reception will be held this afternoon for local artist and Sheridan College alumnus Alice Fuller, from 4 to 6 pm in the Sheridan College Foundation and Alumni office, located in the Giffith Memorial Building. Joining Fuller’s work will be an exhibit from art student Charlie Walter. Fuller’s paintings and mixed media works range in style and subject. She captures the people and horses, wild life, weather and flowers of the wide-open wilderness and geography of the Bighorn Mountains and high plains near Dayton. Walter began art lessons with Fuller about one year ago. Prior to his picking up a paintbrush Walter was a pathologist at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital, retiring in 2000. He has been an avid fisherman since childhood, and this will be the first public display of his art. This afternoon’s event is free to the public and refreshments will be served. The exhibit, entitled “Two Artists”, will be displayed in the Foundation and Alumni Office in the Griffith Memorial Building at Sheridan College until June 1st. “PEOPLING NORTH AMERICA” – FIND OUT HOW WE GOT HERE AT SHERIDAN COLLEGE PRESENTATION TONIGHT - A series of lectures is slated to begin at the Sheridan College Science Museum with a presentation tonight at the Mohn’s Center on the college campus. Titled “The Peopling of North America”, Archeologist and Anthropologist, Jeb Taylor, tells us some of the areas he will cover in the hour-long talk:
MRSA VIRUS SWABBING AT V.A. MEDICAL CENTER - Starting tomorrow, every Veterans Administration Hospital nationwide will begin a new procedure to try and prevent the spread of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus (or-ee-us) Aureus or MRSA. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details:
HAS THE POTENTIALLY LARGEST RAILROAD EXPANSION IN 100 YEARS REACHED THE END OF THE TRACKS? - It now looks like the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad will not be laying any tracks in the Powder River Basin for the time being. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has the story:
WHAT DO GOLFERS WANT? - The business of golf is one thing folks around Sheridan City Hall and Kendrick Golf course have been up to. Namely, figuring out what sorts of things golfers would like to see out at this course. Kendrick Golf Course is subsidized by the City of Sheridan to the tune of about 125-thousand dollars a year. More golfers on the course brought that number down to 115-thousand in 2006. Making sure the course stays “golfer-friendly” will help the course be more self-sufficient in the long run, so they decided to give golfers a survey to see what improvements could be made at the course. Results from a 2006 “Golfer Satisfaction” survey are now out. Mark Kober, who is the President of the Kendrick Golf Association, tells us one of the findings from the survey:
HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE -- COMMITTEE REACHES COMPROMISE - State senators and representatives agreed Tuesday on the classes that students will need to complete to qualify for the state's Hathaway Scholarship. The bill sets out curriculum requirements for the four tiers of the scholarship. To qualify for the most money, students will need to take four years each of math, science and language arts, plus three years of social studies and two years of foreign language. Students could still qualify for some money, though, by taking at least two years of Algebra One, Algebra Two or geometry and being proficient in a foreign language or culture. The compromise followed two days of meetings, and the bill now returns to the House for a concurrence vote.
GOVERNOR SIGNS SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET BILL - Governor Dave Freudenthal Tuesday signed the 2007 Supplemental Budget Bill into law after striking one footnote, an action that will free 2-million dollars to be spent this biennium on wildlife projects. While the governor feels that the budget is, in his words, “fine” and “o.k.” he does have a concern:
Tuesday, February 27, 2007 WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL SEEKING NEW CEO - As we reported in January, Tucker Fagan, the current CEO of the Wyoming Business Council, announced his retirement, effective June 30th of this year. The Wyoming Business Council’s Board of Directors formed a search committee to fill the position, and will conduct a national search to find the best replacement for Fagan. The committee hopes to place a new CEO before the June 30th date; however, if this is not possible, Bob Jensen, the chief operating officer of the Business Council, will act as interim CEO until the process is concluded. Fagan’s departure is bittersweet, says Bill Britz, co-chair of the Wyoming Business Council’s Board of Directors.
REPRESENTATIVE JACK LANDON WEIGHS IN WITH HIS VIEWS ON DAYCARE RATING SYSTEMS - Monday afternoon in Cheyenne the Senate passed on third reading the Quality Child Care bill. Both the House and Senate have paired down and changed some of the verbiage contained in the bill. Representative Jack Landon on some of the wording that was removed in the House:
YORK PLACE WINS APPROVAL FROM THE SHERIDAN PLANNING COMMISSION - York Place, which is a proposed development by Montana Street and Gladstone in Sheridan, was discussed again at last night’s Sheridan City Planning Commission meeting. Local residents previously raised concerns about the density of the development and the increased noise and traffic it could bring to the area. City Planner Robert Briggs explains how the developer hopes to mitigate some of those impacts:
SHS SPEECH COACH MARLA HINRICHS EARNS DIAMOND KEY COACH STATUS FROM THE NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE - A Sheridan High School English teacher has earned a special status from a national organization. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson has the story:
A CASE INVOLVING NINE COUNTS OF FORGERY WAS SEEN IN CIRCUIT COURT - Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has an update from Sheridan Circuit Court:
THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET IS NOW AWAITING FINAL APPROVAL - After several days of debate, the Wyoming Legislature’s Supplemental Budget Joint Conference Committee, or JCC, has produced a supplemental budget reconciling the $100 million dollar difference in the House and Senate budgets. Representative Rosie Berger is a member of the JCC, and reminds us that the supplemental budget is just that—supplemental:
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK NOW OFFERS SOME VERY UNIQUE PODCASTS - Yellowstone National Park has just launched a new program that will put visitors and those from afar right in Rangers' pockets. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter explains:
Monday, February 26, 2007
SHERIDAN COUNTY FIREFIGHTING AGENCIES PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING OVER THE WEEKEND - Members of the Sheridan Fire-Rescue Department, the Dayton Fire-Rescue Department, and the Big Horn Fire Department attended a 12-hour Incident Safety Officer training course at the Best Western Sheridan Center over the weekend. Ryan Lacey, National Fire Academy Instructor and Lieutenant with the F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne presented the course. The training was designed to ensure the safety of emergency responders and the public, and is an extension course offered by the National Fire Academy and the Department of Homeland security. The goal of the course is to provide emergency responders with the skills and knowledge needed to perform the duties of Incident Safety Officer during emergencies and training. The Incident Safety Officer is an essential component in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) implemented by the federal government. Funding for the course came through a grant from the Department of Homeland Security. THE SHERIDAN HERITAGE CENTER IS A RECIPIENT OF A 50-THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT FROM WYOMING'S CULTURAL TRUST FUND - In its first granting process, the fund awarded nearly 455-thousand dollars to 33 projects, organizations and agencies statewide supporting the culture and heritage of the Cowboy State. Heritage Center Executive Director, Edre Maier, says the grant helps the organization move into the next phase of their project: IT’S THE LAST WEEK OF THE 2007 LEGISLATIVE SESSION - With hopes to conclude the 2007 Legislative General Session by midnight this Thursday, lawmakers are in second and third readings on remaining bills that have not either died or been signed into law. Representative Rosie Berger discusses a few of the issues and their status for the state, starting with Health Care: HOW OFTEN DO VETERANS EXPERIENCE POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER? - Most people are aware of this affliction but don't realize how common it actually is. Sheridan Media's Betsy Love has the story: THE 11TH ANNUAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FUNDRAISER WAS THIS WEEKEND - They’re going on eleven successful years now—we’re talking about the annual local Habitat for Humanity fundraiser. And this year’s dinner and auction at the Holiday Inn in Sheridan by some measures was even more successful than ever, David Heuck who is the Office Manager for Habitat, says: DOWNTOWN SHERIDAN ASSOCIATION WINE TASTING FESTIVAL FRIDAY - The 7th Annual Downtown Sheridan Association Wine Tasting Festival comes to the Historic Sheridan Inn this Friday, March 2nd. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson has the story:
GAME AND FISH TO HOLD WILDLIFE SAFETY SEMINAR TONIGHT AT SHERIDAN COLLEGE - There's no shortage of events for local Game and Fish officials as tonight from seven to nine at the Sheridan Regional office there'll be a fish regulation scoping meeting and one in Gillette Thursday evening. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter tells us about another Game and Fish event coming up tomorrow at Sheridan College's C-Tel Presentation Hall: T’S THE SPRING BLOOD DRIVE AT SHERIDAN’S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - Another local blood drive is happening this week at Sheridan’s Memorial Hospital today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Though, they’ve got enough folks giving blood today, they’re still looking for volunteers for Tuesday and Wednesday. Tomorrow’s window of blood-giving opportunity runs from 1 pm to 6 pm; on Wednesday the donation time is earlier, from 9 am to 2 pm. United Blood Service personnel from Billings are set up in the meeting rooms adjacent to the hospital cafeteria. Again, today’s appointment roster is full, and while walk-ins are welcome Tuesday and Wednesday, The toll-free number and the online web address for United Blood Services is 1-800-365-4450 extension 3048; www.bloodhero.com, sponsor code: Sheridan
Sunday, February 25, 2007 BUFFALO IS GREEAAATTT! - Almost everyone appreciates hearing their name—and they tend to also appreciate a glowing article written about their town in a travel magazine. Buffalo got the admiring gaze from the VIA AAA Traveler’s Companion Magazine and is featured in the March and April edition. So as you might expect, Margaret Dunfee who is the Director of the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, was extremely upset to see Buffalo catching this kind of attention:
60-YEAR-OLDS CELEBRATED THEIR AGE AT A BIRTHDAY BASH SATURDAY - With a Doors CD playing in the background a group of Sheridan County 60-year-olds attended the 60th Birthday Bash at the Sheridan Senior Center Saturday, to acknowledge that 2007 is the year they turn 60. With that milestone birthday comes official status as a senior citizen and the accompanying benefits from the federal government. Mixed feelings accompany entering this next phase of life, says Sheridan High School technology teacher, Wayne Schatz:
DO YOU KNOW ANY OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEURS? - There is usually something slightly distinctive about these folks. We're talking about entrepreneurs, and right now there is a search for the “cream of the cream” around Wyoming for this year's Bravo! Entrepreneur Awards. Dennis Curran, who is the editor of the “Wyoming Business Report” which sponsors these awards, tells us more:
SHERIDAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING - The Sheridan County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m., Monday, February 26, 2007 for the purpose of awarding furnishing bids. The meeting will be held in the Inner Circle of the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library.
Saturday, February 24, 2007 MUCH OF THE WESTERN PART OF SHERIDAN COUNTY WAS WITHOUT POWER FRIDAY NIGHT -Three separate flashes of blue light, each followed by a power outage, the longest of which lasted about two hours Friday night when ice from the latest winter blast caused power at the Big Goose Sub Station and the West Sheridan Sub Station to go down. Montana-Dakota Utilities crews were out from about 8:30 Friday night, and while lights were on within city limits, residents from Southwest Sheridan up to Ranchester resorted to good ‘ol candle power. And not ones to let darkness keep them down, the Lady Broncs basketball game participants and crowd that started out in the Sheridan High School gym took the game out to the Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome to finish in a comeback game to win 62 to 50 over the Casper Natrona Fillies. Power came back on in Sheridan County by about 10:30 Friday night. DO YOU KNOW WHO’S BIRTHDAY BASH IS TONIGHT? - Most birthday parties are fun, but its not every bash is like this one. It will have a vigilante dinner and you’ll also have a chance to get local artwork and historic trips. And furthermore, not every b-day party’s celebrant is turning one hundred and sixty one. That’s how old Buffalo Bill is turning on Monday and his party is tonight at the Historic Sheridan Inn. Norma Nickels, who is the Director of Operations, reminds us of how historically significant Buffalo Bill’s home is:
MISS WYOMING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS RECRUITING CONTESTANTS FOR THE 2007 PAGEANT -Even though the Miss America pageant is past us for the year, the next Miss Wyoming Pageant is coming up in a few months. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson tells us recruiting efforts are underway for contestants: 60-YEAR-OLDS WILL BE CELEBRATED TODAY AT THE SHERIDAN SENIOR CENTER - You know that commercial that’s currently running on television where they say that turning retirement age shouldn’t mean a life relegated to playing shuffleboard? Well, in the spirit of celebrating how cool it is to enter the Golden Years, the Sheridan Senior Center is throwing a party today, and spokesperson Shantal Moore tells us:
BUFFALO HIGH SCHOOL IS TEAMING WITH STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE STATE AND THEN SOME -It's an annual event hosted by Buffalo High School and it focuses on public speaking and debate. Principal of Buffalo High School Kelly Hornby explains what's going on:
Friday, February 23, 2007 POWER IS NOW RESTORED TO OUTLYING AREAS OF SHERIDAN COUNTY - 10:48 PM - It took about two hours for Montana-Dakota Utilities crews to restore power to the Southwest Sheridan Substation and the Big Goose Substation. Ice from tonight’s storm had formed and caused three surges, the last of which knocked out power from Southwest Sheridan north to Ranchester. Power within Sheridan city limits remained on. POWER OUTAGE HITS WESTERN PART OF SHERIDAN COUNTY - 9:57 PM - Residents are without power in the western part of Sheridan County as a result of ice on power lines. Officials at the Bismarck headquarters of Montana-Dakota Utilities say that crews are working on the Big Goose Sub station and the West Sheridan Sub station. While Sheridan proper appears to be fully lit, the outlying areas from Southwest Sheridan up to Ranchester are black. There is no estimate at this time as to when power will return; we will update you as we receive information. Again, ice on power lines at the West Sheridan Sub Station and Big Goose Sub Station have caused blackouts; MDU crews are working to fix the problem. V.A. MEDICAL CENTER DEVELOPS A SPECIAL HOSPICE ROOM FOR FAMILIES FACING END-OF-LIFE ISSUES - A special room has been established for veterans at Sheridan’s V.A. Medical Center to meet a significant need for patients and their families. Dr. John Carmen, a Primary Care physician at the V.A., explains: LOCAL MEDICAL TREATMENT IS ABOUT TO GET BETTER; YOU COULD SAY A HALF A MILLION DOLLARS BETTER - Thanks to a just-received half-million dollar gift from the Joseph and Arlene Watt Foundation, more and better treatment will be available for those who've had kidney failure. The gift will help renovate, expand and re-equip the present Dialysis Center at Sheridan's Memorial Hospital. And providing better dialysis treatment has become increasingly more important, says Tom Ringley, the Executive Director of the Memorial Hospital Foundation:
WHAT DO BANANAS, DVD PLAYERS AND PEOPLE HAVE IN COMMON? - What do bananas, DVD players and people have in common? Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has the story:
THE ANNUAL DENTAL HYGIENE KINDERGARTEN DAY PROVIDED GREAT FUN FOR SHERIDAN COUNTY KIDS THURSDAY - In an effort to teach kids the importance of brushing and flossing their teeth, the Sheridan College Dental Hygiene program held its annual Kindergarten Day Thursday. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson tagged along with the group from Holy Name:
GAME AND FISH TO HOLD TWO FISH SCOPING MEETINGS NEXT WEEK WITH ONE BEING IN SHERIDAN - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is hosting two scoping meetings in the Sheridan region to discuss recommendations for the 2008-2009 fishing regulations. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details:
PREGNANT HOMICIDE BILL STRIPPED OF THE TERMS “FETUS” AND “UNBORN CHILD” - House members support removing the terms “unborn child” and “fetus” from a bill dealing with the murder of a pregnant woman. Abortion rights advocates had feared the inclusion of those terms in the bill could affect state abortion policy. However, NARAL Pro-Choice Wyoming representatives still say they are unable to support the legislation. Under the amended bill, someone who murders a pregnant woman could be charged with two counts of homicide. Prior to the amendment, the bill said the second count would stem from the death of an unborn child or fetus. NARAL Pro-Choice Wyoming lobbyists say the bill still gives personhood rights to an unborn child, even though that is NOT explicitly stated. The legislation has already been approved by the Senate. The House is expected to give it a final reading today. PUBLIC COMMENT OPENS ON DRY FORK PLANT - The public soon will have a chance to comment on a planned coal-fired power plant at the Dry Fork coal mine north of Gillette. A federal environmental impact statement examining the plant's likely environmental, social and economic effects is expected in coming weeks. A state air quality permit detailing likely emissions from the power plant also is expected to be released soon. Both documents will be open for public comment. The plant will cost an estimated 8 hundred-million dollars. Construction had been expected to begin in April. The federal environmental study pushed the target start date back to October. Thursday, February 22,2007ANOTHER REMINDER TO DRIVE CAREFULLY ON ICY ROADS - While it is always important to remember to drive safely and slowly on icy winter roads, sometimes accidents are almost unavoidable. That seems to be the case in an incident involving a school bus, Allen Thompson who is a Deputy Sheriff for the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, tells us:
SHERIDAN FIRE AND RESCUE CLEAN UP A FUEL SPILL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE ROCK STOP IN SHERIDAN - Sheridan Fire-Rescue responded to a reported fuel tanker leak at the Rock Stop just before midnight last night. A fuel tanker was attempting to drive around the back of the building and grazed the northeast corner, resulting in a rock from the façade impaling a tank. Sheridan Fire-Rescue’s Greg Luhman describes the scene:
A FAMILIAR FACE IN THE COMMUNITY WILL NOW FOCUS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF HER BUSINESS LIFE - A well-known figure in the Community announced her resignation late Wednesday. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has the story:
SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN REHEARSAL FOR THEIR ANNUAL SPRING MUSICAL - It just wouldn’t be Spring without the annual musical at Sheridan High School. A cast of 50 are in rehearsal for this year’s production, “The Pajama Game”. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson has more:
LOCALS MINGLED AND SAMPLED GREAT FOOD AT THIS MONTH’S BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - The Sheridan Chamber of Commerce held their monthly business after hours last night at the new Culinary Arts Building for Sheridan College. Kim Detmer, who is the Office Manager for the Sheridan Chamber, tells us why after hours is a great way for locals to get to know your business:
DAYTON COUNCIL GETS WORD THAT A PORTION OF AN SID PROJECT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN - Dayton’s Town Council met last night and a short agenda made for a short meeting. However, one item under old business highlighted the evening. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter was there and has the story:
ARTISTS HAVE JUST OVER A WEEK LEFT TO APPLY FOR GOVERNOR’S CAPITOL ART EXHIBITION - Wyoming artists are reminded that the March 5th postmark deadline for entries to the 7th annual Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition is just around the corner. All artists living and working in Wyoming are eligible to apply. The exhibition is a joint effort between the governor’s office, the Wyoming Arts Council, the State Museum and the Travel and Tourism office to recognize and promote Wyoming artists. According to Liliane Francuz, works that receive purchase awards are included in the governor’s capitol art collection and displayed in the capitol and government offices in Cheyenne:
WOLF BILL DOESN’T LEAVE THE STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE - A House committee unanimously shot down a wolf management bill yesterday, apparently ending any hope that wolf legislation will pass this session. Supporters say passing a wolf bill would have given the state an important bargaining chip to try to resolve the ongoing dispute with the federal government. The House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee heard testimony from ranchers and outfitters who said wolves are eating too many elk and cattle. They objected to language in the bill that called for accepting the federal government's proposal for a permanent wolf management area in the northwestern corner of the state. Senator Bruce Burns, who, along with a few others, including Governor Dave Freudenthal, has been negotiating with the Federal Government to develop a wolf management plan suitable to both parties. Burns says wolves have significantly impacted wildlife herds:
GAME AND FISH BEAR BAIT REGISTRATION DATES HAVE CHANGED THIS YEAR - Black bear hunters looking to use baits for the upcoming year should take note that the dates for preference registration will not be March 15th through the 31st as in previous years. Game and Fish Information Specialist Warren Mischke with the announcement:
FILM INCENTIVE BILL IS SIGNED INTO LAW - Governor Dave Freudenthal Wednesday signed into law a bill to provide financial incentives for major films shot in Wyoming. Under the law, Wyoming will reimburse filmmakers for up to 15 percent of what they spend in the state on major film projects. Also, the Wyoming Business Council will have the authority to accept or reject applications for the reimbursement. The bill was the brainchild Representative Rosie Berger from the Sheridan Delegation. She says the new law will help the state's tourism industry. Berger played a significant role in getting portions of the movie Flicka filmed in the state, especially in Sheridan County.
Wednesday, February 22, 2007 TONGUE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SEEKS TO FORM A CLIMBING CLUB - At last night’s School District 1 board meeting, the meeting opened with a presentation from Tongue River High School sophomore, Chris Maze, seeking the Trustees’ approval of implementing a rock-climbing club in the district. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson has the story:
MONTANA ICE JAMS HAVE A PROFOUND EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE LOWER UNITED STATES - Today is “Ice Jam Awareness Day” in Montana, and you may be asking yourself, “how in the world does that affect me?” Well, Montana has the highest number of ice jam related deaths in the lower 48 states and many of northern Wyoming’s streams and rivers originate there: WYOMING LEGISLATORS LOOKING TO BATTLE OVER HATHAWAY STANDARDS - One of the big issues at the Wyoming Legislature is developing the standards for the Hathaway Scholarship. Two of the Hathaway Bills passed third reading in the Senate yesterday and as Senator Bruce Burns tells us, the debate over Hathaway standards isn't looking to dissipate any time soon: THERE WAS NEARLY A TOWN RECORD SET AT SHERIDAN’S CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Apparently, Sheridan City Council once had a meeting under three minutes. Last night’s meeting, though may have been close to setting a record for brevity. While their meetings often creep towards the three-hour range, last night they clocked off well before the one-hour mark. This was probably partly because two Council members, Sheridan Mayor Dave Kinskey, and Councilman Robert Webster were not present. And their absence also may have contributed to the Council tabling the one contentious item on the agenda—the request to approve the final plat for a new subdivision tentatively called “The Shoppes at Coffeen.” While the subdivision itself is not really contentious, its proposed name is. Council member Mark Ketchum explains: TRYING TO SNEAK CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES INTO JAIL LANDED A MAN AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE JUDGE - Joseph Bradley appeared in Sheridan Circuit Court yesterday afternoon. He was charged with two counts: one for taking a controlled substance into jail, and one for delivery of a controlled substance. Bradley allegedly attempted to sneak hydrocodone from an expired prescription into the Sheridan County Detention Center via a neck stimulator he is using for rehabilitating his broken neck. Bradley had been in Billings for medical treatment and allegedly stopped by his residence to pick up the hydrocodone before returning to the detention center. They were found during the check-in process at the center and Bradley later admitted he planned on trading the pills for commissary items. We would also like to make a correction from a story we reported on last Friday, February 16th. Caralyn Johnston and not Melissa Gardner was the pregnant individual charged with using a controlled substance. Gardner appeared before Judge Samson that day for other drug-related charges, but it was Caralyn Johnston criticized for using drugs while pregnant. Sheridan Media regrets the error. RANCHESTER COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL BE AT A NEW TIME STARTING IN MARCH - Ranchester's Town Council met last night and they mulled the possibility of changing the start times for their meetings and expanding their residential garbage pickup. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter has this report: SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 COVERED A LOT OF TOPICS AT THEIR FEBRUARY MEETING LAST NIGHT - The Central Administration Building in Ranchester was the site for the February District 1 Board of Trustees meeting. Superintendent Sue Belish spent several minutes going over the no fewer than fifteen student assessments that the district conducts with its students, covering District, State and Federal standards. Belish tells us why updating the board was important: Tuesday, February 20,2007 LOOKIN' FOR A NEW PLACE TO EAT? THE SHERIDAN COUNTY JAIL'S LOOKIN' TO GET A NEW KITCHEN - Sheridan County Commissioners met this morning. Sheridan Media's Betsy Love was in attendance and has this report:
BURGLAR TURNS HIMSELF IN TO POLICE - Amidst the usual phone calls Monday to Sheridan Dispatch, the police department received an unusual call. Sheridan Police Sergeant Tom Ringley explains: RECONCILING AN EIGHTY MILLION DOLLAR DIFFERENCE IS ONE OF THIS WEEK’S LEGISLATIVE PROJECTS - The current Wyoming legislative session is getting close to wrapping up and Sheridan Media's Betsy Love has this report on what's happening in Cheyenne: WYOMING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COUNCIL APPROVES RULE THAT WILL AFFECT MANY IN THE CBM INDUSTRY - The Wyoming Environmental Quality Council is stepping in on the coal bed methane discharge water debate. They have approved a rule that will require scientific proof the CBM discharge water is beneficial before it flows onto land. Nancy Sorenson, who owns a ranch in Arvada, says that some of the water is useful but there is a limit on how much is beneficial due to impurities: SOME LOCAL SNOWMOBILERS WERE REPORTED MISSING THIS WEEKEND - There were several deaths throughout the western states this weekend due to the winter conditions. Luckily, however, a couple of local snowmobilers escaped that fate when a fifty-ish man and his twelve-year-old son were reported missing this weekend. Gene Hoxie, who is the President of the Sheridan-area Search and Rescue, tells us:
THE SHERIDAN COUNTY MUSEUM HAS A FUN CONTEST NOW UNDERWAY FOR SHERIDAN COUNTY KIDS - You’ve heard of Mickey Mouse and Mighty Mouse, and even Mickey’s cousin, Mortimer Mouse. Well, the Sheridan County Museum has chosen a mouse for a mascot and area kids get to name it: A VERY FUNNY SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL GIRL BRIDGES GENERATIONS ONCE A MONTH - You’ve got David Letterman, Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, and a legion of other late-night talk show hosts to send you to bed laughing. Well, not quite so late, and for now, just once a month, a sparkly and dynamic Sheridan High School student named Leah Tenney is bringing her effervescent personality and some friends to the Sheridan Senior Center, bridging generations with warmth and humor. Leah gives us the background for her Late Night With Leah show: SHERIDAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS MAGDALENA GORSKA AT THEIR FEBRUARY DINNER AND PROGRAM - From time to time over the past several months, you’ve heard us report about Polish researcher, Magdalena Gorska, who has been in Sheridan working on her Master’s thesis and is also writing a book. Magdalena is going to be the featured speaker at this month’s Sheridan County Historical Society dinner, and spokesperson, Mary Ellen McWilliams tells us:
Monday, February 19,2007 SHEEP IN WYOMING ARE GETTING MORE OF THE BLUES—AND A U-W RESEARCHER IS TRYING TO HELP OUT OUR WOOLY FRIENDS - More and more, Wyoming sheep are getting “the blues.” The African Blue Louse, that is. And these critters are not as benign as they might sound. Jack Lloyd, who is a professor emeritus at U-W, and is studying ways to help these sheep, tells us the nasty truth about the African Blue Louse: STAY TUNED TO HEAR AN INTERESTING NEW APPROACH TO KEEPING “GREEN” BY MAKING “GREEN” - It’s not necessarily a new idea but one that’s certainly gaining ground. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has the story:
CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOLS ASSESSING STUDENT FITNESS -Campbell County schools are sending parents fitness assessments on their kids in third through ninth grades. The assessments are included in reports cards and tell parents how fit their child is compared to local and national peers. The “Gillette Healthy Schools” program is a tool to help bring awareness to parents and kids about the kids' health. But while some parents are on board, others think the measure goes too far. They say children are in school to learn, not to be singled out about their weight.
Sunday, February 18, 2007 THERE IS A DEFINITE THEME FOR THIS WEEK'S SHERIDAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Because Monday is President's Day, Sheridan City Council is changing their meeting to Tuesday night this week. And as Council President Bob Webster tells us, there is looking to be a definite theme for this Council meeting: |
