A1 Front 0403.qxp_A Section Template 4/3/15 10:47 AM Page 1 FRIDAY April 3, 2015 129th Year, No. 268 Serving Sheridan County, Wyoming Independent and locally owned since 1887 www.thesheridanpress.com www.DestinationSheridan.com 75 Cents Press THE SHERIDAN ON THE WEB: www.thesheridanpress.com PHOTOS, VIDEO AND BREAKING NEWS UPDATES Broncs top Gillette soccer 3-0. Sports, B1 Staff, steps or stuff: What will SCSD1 fund? BY ALISA BRANTZ ALISA@THESHERIDANPRESS.COM RANCHESTER — With an external cost adjustment in hand and preliminary budgets for the 2015-16 school year estimated, officials at Sheridan County School District 1 began early discussions Thursday afternoon on how to spend the money coming in. The district has been the site of much turmoil as of late as Smith financial difficulties led to two years of no raises for teachers and cutbacks in overall staff. Following the approval of the ECA by the Wyoming Legislature, district administrators solicited wish lists from each school’s administrator for what they need most next year. The requests were consistent: more staff. “That is something we’ve heard loud and clear: they’re being overworked because we’ve taken staff away,” SCSD1 business manager Jeremy Smith said. Specific requests included a full-time math interventionist, a media secretary for Big Horn Middle School and High School and special education support. However, throughout recent school board and other meetings, another request has been trumpeted: the staff want raises. Teachers in the district are on a salary schedule with horizontal movements in pay possible through furthering their education and vertical movements through annual raises. The movements through the schedule are called “steps” and members of the board of trustees expressed concerns during the work session Thursday that if the staff doesn’t get a step, nothing else will matter. Though the district will not experience the overall cuts and budgetary restraints they feared had an ECA not been passed, a reduction in their Regional Cost Adjustment has left them with an overall budget that will not allow for all requests and desires to be funded. Other high-cost items under review are the district’s technology needs and how staff insurance and retirement plans are funded. SEE FUND, PAGE 3 ACLU closing Wyoming office because of finances CHEYENNE (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union said it will close its Wyoming office and most of its employees in the state will be laid off because of funding issues. ‘I think Wyoming will be the only state without an office.’ Linda Burt ACLU Wyoming executive director ACLU staff members learned Monday that the office in Cheyenne will close April 10, said Linda Burt, executive director of ACLU of Wyoming. Three people will be laid off and another staff member who works on gay and transgender rights issues under a grant will stay with the organization, although it’s unclear where she will work, Burt said. “I think Wyoming will be the only state without an office,” she said. “I’m not aware of any other cuts in offices.” The Wyoming office had a $360,000 budget for the fiscal year that ended in March. It was not able to raise the money needed to be self-sustaining and needed help from the national office in New York, said Marsha Zeesman, deputy communications director for the national ACLU. Burt told the Casper StarTribune that it’s difficult to support an organization such as the ACLU in a small state like Wyoming. Zeesman said in a statement that the ACLU will still have a presence in the state with restructured staffing. JUSTIN SHEELY | THE SHERIDAN PRESS Under pressure Sheridan freshman Grace Gustafson practices during the music festival Thursday at Sheridan High School. Eighty-five students from elementary through high school performed individually before adjudicators for scoring and critique. County P&Z OKs N. Main quarry permit BY TRAVIS PEARSON TRAVIS@THESHERIDANPRESS.COM SHERIDAN — A local quarry could provide construction materials for the future north Sheridan interchange and combined state projects after the County Planning and Zoning Commission approved an application Thursday evening. Applicant John E. Rice and Sons, Inc., doing business as The Wrench Ranch, received the goahead from the Commission to use the 40-acre, agricultural-zoned property and remove all available rock, sand and gravel to make crushed base and hot plant mix for the Wyoming Department of Transportation jobs. SEE QUARRY, PAGE 8 Longtime theater owner earns national recognition BY MIKE DUNN MIKE.DUNN@THESHERIDANPRESS.COM SHERIDAN — Bill Campbell grew up in front of the silver screen. He’s a second-generation theater owner, working most of his life in Sheridan’s only movie theater. There may not be anyone who knows the theater industry better than he does. Later this month, Campbell will be honored with the highest award in his industry. The National Association of Theatre Owners has bestowed upon him the prestigious Marquee Award for his dedication in helping independently-owned theaters adjust to the changing technologies of the movie industry. SEE AWARD, PAGE 8 Bill Campbell will be honored by the National Association of Theatre Owners with the Marquee Award at an event later this month. SEE OFFICE, PAGE 2 MIKE DUNN | THE SHERIDAN PRESS Scan with your smartphone for latest weather, news and sports The Sheridan Press 144 Grinnell Ave. Sheridan, WY 82801 307.672.2431 www.thesheridanpress.com www.DestinationSheridan.com Today’s edition is published for: Terry Johnson of Sheridan OPINION PEOPLE PAGE SIX ALMANAC 4 5 6 7 SPORTS COMICS CLASSIFIEDS PUBLIC NOTICES B1 B4 B5 B7 A2 Open 0403.qxp_A Section Template 4/3/15 10:28 AM Page 1 A2 THE SHERIDAN PRESS Pace of US hiring weakens with just 126K jobs added in March WASHINGTON (AP) — The weakening U.S. economy spilled into the job market in March as employers added only 126,000 jobs — the fewest since December 2013 — snapping a streak of 12 straight months of gains above 200,000. The Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate remained at 5.5 percent. The March jobs report raised uncertainties about the world’s largest economy, which for months has been the envy of other industrialized nations for its steadily robust hiring and growth. Employers now appear wary about the economy, especially as a strong dollar has slowed U.S. exports, home sales have sputtered and cheaper gasoline has yet to unleash more consumer spending. Some of the weakness may prove temporary: An unseasonably cold March followed a brutal winter that slowed key sectors of the economy. Last month’s subpar job growth could make the Federal Reserve less likely to start raising interest rates from record lows in June, as some have been anticipating. The Fed may decide that the economy still needs the benefit of low borrowing costs to generate healthy growth. www.thesheridanpress.com FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 Obama’s quest for Iran deal set to collide with Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — After securing a surprisingly broad and detailed framework for a nuclear agreement with Iran, President Barack Obama must now subject his signature foreign policy pursuit to the gauntlet of partisan American politics. A blueprint finalized Thursday after marathon negotiations in Switzerland did little to ease the standoff between Obama and some lawmakers over Congress’ role in a final accord. The president has vowed to veto legislation giving Congress the ability to approve or reject a deal, and he made a fresh appeal for lawmakers to give the U.S. and its international partners space to hammer out a comprehensive agreement ahead of a June 30 deadline. “The issues at stake here are bigger than politics,” Obama said. “These are matters of war and peace.” But Republican leaders reaffirmed their intent to vote on legislation giving Congress the last word. Tennessee Republican Sen. Bob Corker, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, said the panel will vote on such a measure when lawmakers return from a spring recess on April 14. “The administration first should seek the input of the American people,” Corker said. Some Democrats have backed Corker’s quest for a congressional vote on an Iran deal, raising the possibility that lawmakers could override a presidential veto. New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, who is stepping down as top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee after his indictment on corruption charges, is among those who backs congressional action. ‘The issues at stake here are bigger than politics. These are matters of war and peace.’ Barack Obama U.S. President “If diplomats can negotiate for two years on this issue, then certainly Congress is entitled to a review period of an agreement that will fundamentally alter our relationship with Iran and the sanctions imposed by Congress,” Menendez said in a statement Thursday. For Obama, achieving a nuclear deal with Iran would be a crowning foreign policy achievement and a validation of his pursuit of diplomacy. His overtures to Iran date back to his first presidential campaign in 2008, when he said he would be willing to talk with Tehran’s leaders without preconditions. As president, he has staked enormous political capital on the nuclear negotiations, including secretly approving backchannel talks with Iran largely without the knowledge of Congress and key allies. Senior aides said Thursday that Obama has devoted more time to Iran in recent weeks than any other foreign policy issue, a striking acknowledgment given the upheaval in Yemen and U.S. military engagement in Iraq and Syria. With Congress in the midst of a two-week recess, the Obama administration has time to wage a campaign to get lawmakers to hold off on legislative action. The president called congressional leaders Thursday afternoon and administration officials planned extensive briefings for lawmakers on the details of the framework. Senior administration officials said Obama is open to discussions about how Congress can play an oversight role, though they reiterated Obama’s opposition to any legislative action occurring while negotiators try to hammer out a final agreement ahead of a June 30 deadline. Officials also did not specify what kind of oversight role they envisioned for lawmakers. JUSTIN SHEELY | THE SHERIDAN PRESS Lessons from a pro University of Wyoming viola professor James Przygocki coaches Sheridan High School junior Anastasia Giljum on the cello during the music festival Thursday at Sheridan High School. OFFICE: Legal work consisted primarily of advocacy FROM 1 A Wyoming-based ACLU staff member will continue ongoing advocacy work, supported by staff at the national headquarters, she said. Zeesman did not say whether people from the national headquarters would lobby for issues before the Wyoming Legislature, as the staff in Wyoming did. Burt said she’s proud of the work of the Wyoming ACLU, particularly in juvenile justice reform and helping prisoners practice their religion and obtain medical treatment. “We were also some of the first people in the state to work on LGBT rights,” she said. The Wyoming ACLU didn’t file as many splashy lawsuits as other ACLU chapters, Burt said. Its legal work has been mostly advocacy, answering thousands of phone calls and letters from people about civil rights issues. Steve Klein of the Wyoming Liberty Group, a libertarian group, said he frequently disagreed with the Wyoming ACLU, but he acknowledged that local staff members had high standards, integrity and zeal for their work. “This is a guy who allegedly works in an extreme rightwing organization saying this about an extreme left-wing organization,” Klein said. “I think this is a big loss for Wyoming.” With the closing of the ACLU office, a voice will be missing from policy discussions at the state Capitol, said Rep. Tyler Lindholm, R-Sundance. “I personally don’t agree with them 100 percent of the time, probably not even 50 percent of the time,” Lindholm said. “The fact of the matter is when you’re making these policy decisions, any type of voice, any type of testimony is wanted and needed.” Rep. Mary Throne, D-Cheyenne, said she got to know ACLU positions during the six years she served on a judiciary panel. “Like all national organizations, it had Wyoming people there, Wyoming people speaking,” she said. “We won’t have that Wyoming ACLU perspective anymore, particularly on issues like juvenile justice. They were really valued.” FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 www.thesheridanpress.com LOCAL COURT BRIEFS | FROM STAFF REPORTS SHERIDAN — Richard Alford, 36, appeared before Judge William Edelman Thursday in 4th Judicial District Court for a pre-trial conference, entering a not guilty plea to a third felony the state has filed against him. The charges stem from an October 2014 incident in which Alford is accused of breaking into a home and attempting to sexually assault a woman who was there. He was initially charged with first degree attempted sexual assault and burglary, both felonies. On Thursday, Sheridan County Deputy and Prosecuting Attorney Christopher LaRosa asked Edelman to approve the amended charges. The amended charges lessen the first degree sexual assault to attempted third degree sexual assault. The changes also make the burglary charge aggravated burglary and adds a second count of aggravated burglary. Third degree sexual assault is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, a $10,000 fine or both. Each of the aggravated burglary charges carry a penalty of 5-25 years in prison, a $50,000 fine or both. Alford entered a not guilty plea to the second count of aggravated burglary Thursday and had previously pleaded not guilty to the other two counts. Alford’s jury trial is set for May 4-5, though LaRosa said he thought a third day could be needed. “We spend over $1 million on health insurance in this district,” Smith said. “So maybe we relook at that and ask if that allocation is right?” Depending on the employee’s selection of plan coverage, some staff of the district pay nothing for their health insurance. The district also pays 100 percent of retirement plans. The current retirement system in place does not ask for contributions from employees but legislation stating employees are required to make part of the investment from their annual salary will likely change that structure in the future. “If we weren’t experiencing the 1 percent reduction in the The board answered that the staff has been very clear, the step needs to come first. “If the step is the priority, take out the technology, take out all the additional staff, throw the step in there, then if we’ve Jeremy Smith got money left after that, work SCSD1 business manager with that toward what the secondary goals are,” trustee Mary Schilling said. purchases, additional staffing Smith will generate multiple and assumed continuation of sample budgets for the board to 100 percent retirement coverreview, showing with each what age. can and can’t be funded. “Of those three things — The board members will additional staffing, steps or select the budget they feel ‘stuff,’ meaning tech and retire- should be adopted during the ment — of those three buckets, regular monthly board meeting what order do you want to tack- on April 14, after which time it le them?” Smith asked the will be referred to the Interest board of trustees. “I went with Based Negotiations Committee additional staff, then stuff, then comprised of district staff and the step.” one trustee for review. ‘Of those three things — additional staffing, steps or ‘stuff,’ meaning tech and retirement — of those three buckets, what order do you want to tackle them?’ regional cost, we’d be able to do all this and have $150,000 for a step, roughly,” Smith said. “That’s the travesty of the whole thing is that we don’t get a full ECA adjustment that some other districts are going to get because we had a reduction in the RCA.” Of the $15,088,000 anticipated budget, preliminary distributions totaling $15,075,000 incorporated additional technology Land’s End performs Cellist Beth Root-Sandvoss performs during the Land’s End Ensemble concert Thursday evening at First Baptist Church. JUSTIN SHEELY | THE SHERIDAN PRESS Fauber trial to be rescheduled SHERIDAN — The May 4-5 jury trial dates set for the case of Joseph Fauber, 42, will likely be rescheduled if a settlement is not reached. Fauber’s trial is stacked behind another trial on those days and Judge William Edelman of 4th Judicial District Court said he would look for other days the trial could be held. Fauber has been charged with felony child abuse and misdemeanor endangering children.The felony charge has a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The misdemeanor charge could include up to 1 year in prison and a $1,000 fine. Fauber has been accused of causing burns to a child’s head with a cigarette and taping a pacifier into a child’s mouth. 20-year-old enters into plea agreement on fraud, forgery charges SHERIDAN — Jacob Kethman, 20, entered into a plea agreement with the state Thursday in 4th Judicial District Court. Kethman has been charged with two counts of felony unlawful use of a credit card and two counts of felony forgery. Each of the counts carries a potential penalty of up to 10 years in prison, a $10,000 fine or both. Kethman is accused of using a credit card belonging to Mountain View Building company to purchase fuel. He has also been accused of forging a signature in order to obtain automobile parts from Napa Auto Parts. In conjunction with a plea agreement, Kethman changed his plea to guilty on all four counts Thursday. According to the plea agreement, the state will recommend a sentence of two to five years in prison for each count to be served consecutively, suspended in lieu of four years of supervised probation. Judge William Edelman is not bound by that agreement. A sentencing hearing will be set once the presentence investigation is completed. Woman pleads not guilty to nine counts of felony forgery SHERIDAN — Destiny Pyke pleaded not guilty to nine counts of felony forgery Thursday in 4th Judicial District Court. Pyke has been accused of forging checks on an account belonging to the Tunnel Inn. The checks allegedly totaled more than $6,500. Each of the nine counts carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison, a $10,000 fine or both. Judge William Edelman explained all of the charges and noted that a scheduling document would be drafted to include Pyke’s pretrial conference date and trial date. A3 FUND: Debating between additional staff, raises, retirement FROM 1 Alford enters plea on third felony charge THE SHERIDAN PRESS (ISSN 1074-682X) Published Daily except Sunday and six legal holidays. ©COPYRIGHT 2015 by SHERIDAN NEWSPAPERS, INC. 307-672-2431 144 Grinnell Ave. P.O. Box 2006 Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 Periodicals Postage Paid in Sheridan, Wyoming. Publication #0493-920 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Wyoming Board of Education begins work on science standards CHEYENNE (AP) — The Wyoming Board of Education has reopened and expanded the task force assigned to review the state’s K-12 science standards. This the second attempt at reviewing the standards. The first attempt was halted last year when a budget footnote ended all financial support for the state to consider the Next Generation Science Standards. That footnote was removed during the recent legislative session. Although task force members had previously been selected, board members Wednesday decided during a teleconference they would give the public the opportunity to weigh in by reopening seats on the task force. The board is looking to put together a 36member task force made up of educators, parents and business leaders. Though there was work in the spring of 2014 to gauge public interest in being on the review committee, that search is being restarted. “I’d personally like to start a new process so our community and parents know they’re being included and asked to participate,” board member Kathryn Sessions said. “I know it’s a tight timeline, but I think in the whole scheme of things it would be a good thing to do.” Along with restarting the process to gauge public interest in being on the committee, other public outreach is being planned, Education Department chief policy officer Brent Young said. “We can gather from the community their thoughts on what’s important for science education, and we can deliver it back to the committee, and they can see where it fits,” he said. The task force’s first meeting is scheduled for June 1 in Casper. While the board can now consider the Next Generation Science Standards, state law requires it to independently examine them. 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FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 LETTER | Parenting, treatment essential in remedies Re: Pot access in Colorado Because of our proximity to Colorado, Wyoming residents presently have a heightened awareness as to the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana. As with any substance, there are many concerns regarding the potential abuse of marijuana, regardless of whether it is legal, decriminalized or otherwise. But it is imperative we don’t lose sight of substances that have historically inflicted the greatest costs to society. For the foreseeable future, alcohol and tobacco will continue to cause significantly more problems than all other substances combined in terms of disease, death, addiction, accidents, crime, violence and lost productivity. Methamphetamine use is alive and well in our state, continuing to ruin countless lives and families. Much of the public has become desensitized to its presence, especially in contrast to the media’s fascination and interest 15 to 20 years ago. Doctors have made highly potent and addictive opiatebased pain meds a common item in many people’s medicine cabinets, substances with their own novel and unique set of problems. And though doctors may be culpable, the consumers demanding them are equally so. Fortunately, the medical •••••• Fearless prediction: It’s the Mariners and the Dodgers in the 2015 World Series. PUBLISHER’S NOTEBOOK | •••••• Recommended reading… … Norman Lear’s memoir, Stephen Woody “Even This I Get to Experience,” is an engaging accounting of his successes and failures — most notably his television show “All in the Family” and its spinoffs — and of his love of country. He fought a war to champion gender equality, gay rights, First Amendment freedoms to advance progress in the American home. En route, he was poor, he was rich, he was broke; he was rich again. Multiple marriages, divorces, children. He always considered himself a writer, then a director and a producer. He’s produced Frank Sinatra and Chris Rock and much in between. He’s a bigtime liberal and financier of progressive causes. He doesn’t hold much back in this book. During WWII, he was the radio man and top turret gunner on B-24s flying dangerous bombing runs over Germany, protected by the Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilots. The last third of the book is a bit overwritten, too much with the lifestyles-of-the-rich-andfamous mien, but it’s a good read altogether. His fights with CBS’s “program practices” over race, language and presentation during his heyday as a TV producer are rich; quaint in comparison of what’s on TV these days. One of Lear’s mostly-overlooked gems of a movie is “Cold Turkey” where a small, destitute town in Iowa gives up smoking in order to land an Air Force base. The story is a clever collision of morality, prejudice, media, politics and a changing society. It’s from 1970. It’s available at our local bookstore, Sheridan Stationery, Books and Gallery right in the middle of our Main Street. ••••• Opening Day balls and strikes: • For the first time, the average baseball player’s salary will top $4 million per season; $4.25 million projects The Associated Press. Time was, you could get a middling infield for that. (Or a whole franchise. The Yankees once sold for $18,000.) • Sports Illustrated has picked Cleveland to win the whole enchilada come October. The last time SI predicted the Indians, they lost 101 games. In 1987. • Memo to the Colorado Rockies: Free Troy Tulowitski. OPENING DAY FOR : • Bill Rohrbaugh’s Dodgers • Vera Cole’s Indians • Dave Alden’s Rockies • Grover Overton’s Tigers • Maggie Ashley’s Braves • Jerry Iekel’s Red Sox • Jim Wilson’s Cincinnati Reds • Mary Dowling’s New York Yankees • Dave Loeske’s Texas Rangers • Dr. Joseph Katschke’s New York Yankees • Joe Wright’s Red Sox •••••• Happy Easter, everyone! THE SHERIDAN Press Stephen Woody Publisher Kristen Czaban Managing Editor Phillip Ashley Marketing Director Becky Martini Office Manager Mark Blumenshine Production Manager Daniel Lindly Sheridan A For John Bolton, war is the answer fter the horrors of the Iraq War, some former Bush administration officials pursued healing activities. Donald Rumsfeld set up a foundation, and White House chief of staff Josh Bolten has done philanthropic work overseas. Iraq viceroy Jerry Bremer took up painting, as did his old boss, George W. Bush. But John Bolton's avocation is exactly what his vocation was: He makes war. The former State Department official, U.N. ambassador and champion of the Iraq War is exceptionally good at his hobby. At the moment, the Obama administration is trying to nail down a nuclear agreement with Iran, and hawks in Congress are pushDANA ing instead for tougher MILBANK sanctions. But Bolton, | now at the conservative American Enterprise Institute, is leading the charge for a third alternative: immediate bombing. For the mustachioed man of war, force is the option of first resort. The military option isn't just on the table — it's the only thing on the menu. "The inescapable conclusion is that Iran will not negotiate away its nuclear program," Bolton wrote last week in a New York Times op-ed. "Nor will sanctions block its building a broad and deep weapons infrastructure. The inconvenient truth is that only military action" like Israel's previous strikes on reactors in Iraq and Syria "can accomplish what is required." He suggested that "the United States could do a thorough job of destruction, but Israel alone can do what's necessary." DROP US A LINE | The Sheridan Press welcomes letters to the editor. The decision to print any submission is completely at the discretion of the managing editor and publisher. Letters must be signed and include an address and telephone number – which will not be published – for verification purposes. Unsigned letters will not be published, nor form letters, or letters that we deem libelous, obscene or in bad taste. Email delivery of letters into the Press works best and have the best chance of being published. establishment is better understanding the inherent risks associated with viable pain management. Control of those controlled substances is improving. A logical, but perhaps unanticipated, consequence of greater restriction to pain meds is the rise in availability and use of heroin. That product is also in Wyoming and relatively affordable. Residents of Wyoming will hopefully continue to value the ongoing need for accessible and affordable treatment options for those suffering from substance abuse and dependency. Our lawmakers will certainly have future opportunities to support appropriate legislation and policy regarding this critical issue. Finally, it should be noted that parents have the greatest opportunity and responsibility to prevent, or at least minimize, the myriad problems associated with substance use. To assume “Everyone is doing it,” “It’s a normal rite-of-passage,” or the always inane “I’m OK with them using in my house because that way I know they’ll be safe,” only teaches our kids how to behave irresponsibly, while increasing their risk of addiction to tobacco, alcohol and any other number of licit and illicit drugs. That could buy three to five years to work on "regime change in Tehran." Bombs and regime change? It sounds so 2003. But there's something refreshing and honest about Bolton's assessment of the situation. Even if one doesn't share his skepticism that a diplomatic solution in Iran is possible, he is almost certainly correct that the alternative to a negotiated settlement is not stronger sanctions — it's war. On Wednesday, I went over to AEI to hear Bolton expand on his views at a forum asking "Is Iran the new North Korea?" The answer, from Bolton's perspective, was obvious: Iran should be the next Iraq — a war Bolton evidently is still fighting. "Now, what about the case of Iraq?" Bolton asked rhetorically after discussing North Korea. "The sanctions have been imposed in light of Security Council decisions by the European Union and others ... " Fellow panelist George Perkovich of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace interrupted Bolton. "You mean Iran," he said. "You said Iraq." "Thank you. Appreciate it," Bolton responded. "In the case of Iran ..." Other than Perkovich, the other panelists, AEI's Nicholas Eberstadt and Michael Rubin, were as dismissive as Bolton was of the Obama administration's negotiations with Tehran. Eberstadt, borrowing some imagery from last week's Germanwings crash, said Obama was trying to "lock the Congress out of the cockpit in the negotiations that are ongoing now." But Bolton, his trademark bushy mustache now white, had no use for that conservative complaint, pointing out that at least 90 percent of international agreements since World War II have not been subject to Senate ratification. "I don't think it's so important that the Senate actually gets a shot at this," he said. "I think in many respects it's a diversion from where I think [attention] should be, which is what a wretched deal this is." Also wretched, he argued, was the call in Congress for new sanctions. "Many people who oppose the Obama administration's negotiations with the ayatollahs over the nuclear weapons issue have said that economic sanctions can solve the problem of a nuclear Iran. This is fundamentally false," he said. That leaves one violent alternative — a conclusion Bolton's AEI colleague Rubin didn't share. Rubin said it would just delay Iran's nuclear ambitions. "Without having a policy in place to take advantage of that delay, it's an irresponsible use of the U.S. military to kick the can down the road," he said. During the question time, I noted their different views on bombing, and Bolton interrupted. "So you can write a story about disagreement at AEI — congratulations," he retorted, before letting me finish. "What is the solution — if negotiations don't work and sanctions don't work and maybe even military power doesn't work — other than hide under our desks?" I asked. Rubin gave a thoughtful answer about a comprehensive effort to undermine the Iranian regime. Bolton didn't answer — and when the session ended, he bolted from the room, two steps ahead of a pursuing camera crew. It probably didn't matter what the question was. For Bolton, war is the answer. DANA MILBANK is a political reporter for The Washington Post and has authored two books on national political campaigns and the national political parties. IN WASHINGTON | Letters should not exceed 400 words. The best-read letters are those that stay on a single topic and are brief. Letters can be edited for length, taste, clarity. We reserve the right to limit frequent letter writers. Write: Letters to the Editor The Sheridan Press P.O. Box 2006 Sheridan, Wyo. 82801 Email: letters@thesheridanpress.com President Barack Obama Rep. Cynthia Lummis The White 1004 House Longworth 1600 HOB Pennsylvania Washington, Ave. DC 20515 Washington, DC 20500 Phone: 202-225-2311 Phone: 202-456-1111 Toll free: 888-879-3599 Fax: 202-456-1414 Fax: 202-225-3057 Sen. Mike Enzi Sen. John Barrasso Senate 307 Dirksen Russell Senate Building 379A Office Building Washington, Washington, DC 20510 DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-3424 Toll free: 888-250-1879 Fax: 202-228-0359 Phone: 202-224-6441 Fax: 202-224-1724 The 1st Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. A5 People 0403.qxp_A Section Template 4/3/15 10:25 AM Page 1 PEOPLE FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 www.thesheridanpress.com NEW FACES | Thomas Cang Steger Thomas Cang Steger was born March 31, 2015, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. He was welcomed by parents Joseph and Natalie Steger of Sheridan. His grandparents are Thomas and Linda Steger of Big Horn, grandfather Cang Tran of Springfield, Virginia, and grandmother Minh Dao of Clifton, Virginia. Scarlet Lorain Jean Fort Scarlet Lorain Jean Fort was born March 26, 2015, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds. She was welcomed by parents Chris and Megan Fort of Sheridan. Her siblings are sisters Lillian and Paisley. Her grandparents are Barb and Randy Fort of Sheridan and Julian and Wanda Martinez of Kingman, Arizona. Rosalie Eve Traylor Rosalie Eve Traylor was born March 26, 2015, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. She was welcomed by mother Sara Traylor of Sheridan. Her grandparents are Malcolm and Reba Traylor of Sheridan. Trypp Hayes Fisher Trypp Hayes Fisher was born March 27, 2015, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces. He was welcomed by parents Lindsey Joubert and Bryce Fisher of Banner. His grandparents are Larry Joubert of Story, Tonjua French of Buffalo, Jan Fisher of Buffalo and Frank Fisher of Arvada. JUSTIN SHEELY | THE SHERIDAN PRESS Team practice Thirteen-year-old Teegan Leno dismounts and runs to the goat during the goat tying school Saturday at the Sheridan College AgriPark. The school teaches children looking to compete in the junior rodeo how to tie down goats competitively. Conversations in History to be held Wednesday at Senior Center Science lecture to focus on citizen science FROM STAFF REPORTS FROM STAFF REPORTS SHERIDAN — The next “Casual Conversations in History” discussion will focus on the “History of Horse Racing to Fair Grounds and Flour Mills of Sheridan County.” The program will be held from 10-11 a.m. at the Sheridan Senior Center. Historian Helen Laumann will lead the event. “Casual Conversations in History” is sponsored by the Sheridan County Museum and the Sheridan Senior Center. Discussions are free and open to the public. The Sheridan Senior Center is located at 211 Smith St. Registration open for Science Kids summer programs SHERIDAN — The next installment of the spring 2015 lecture series at the Sheridan College Science Museum will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Science Museum/Mohns Center at Sheridan College. The program, “WyoBio: A New Citizen Science Web Portal for Wyoming Naturalists and Researchers,” will focus on citizen science and be led by University of Wyoming Biodiversity Institute Project Coordinator Brenna Marsicek and Associate Director Dorothy Tuthill. The lecture is free and open to the public. For additional information, call 674-6446, ext. 3500. The Sheridan College Science Museum/Mohn’s Center is located at 3059 Coffeen Ave. FROM STAFF REPORTS SHERIDAN — Registration is now open for a variety of Science Kids summer programs. Register online at science-kids.org for any of these upcoming events: • June 8-11: Eat It, Leave It, Weave It (ages 9-11) • June 15-18: Leaf Leapers (ages 6-8) • June 22-25: Art of Birding and Art of Birding 2.0 (ages 9-11 and 12-14, respectively) • June 29-July 2: Bug Out (ages 9-11) • July 7-9: Explorer Series (ages 9-11) • July 13-16: Rock On! (ages 12-14) • July 20-23: Creeks and Critters (ages 6-8) • July 27-30: Audubon Adventures (ages 6-8) • Aug. 3-6: Young Naturalists (ages 68) Ferrell, Wiig will be unlikely Lifetime movie stars LOS ANGELES (AP) — Odd as it seems, Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig are joining the ranks of Lifetime movie stars. The channel said Thursday they play a couple who befriend a pregnant woman in hopes of adopting her child. The film’s ominous title is “A Deadly Adoption.” The actors and former “Saturday Night Live” stars are unlikely actors for the Lifetime movie franchise, which tends to strike a serious tone. Ferrell and Wiig appeared together in the big-screen movie “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues,” playing it strictly for laughs. Lifetime has kept “A Deadly Adoption” under wraps but says it already has been taped. A debut date hasn’t been announced, but the channel is aiming for early summer. THE SHERIDAN PRESS A5 Playwright David Adjmi wins New York infringement court case NEW YORK (AP) — A playwright who was accused of copyright infringement by lawyers representing the TV show “Three’s Company” over his parody of 1970s sitcoms has won a victory in court. Loretta A. Preska, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, ruled Tuesday that David Adjmi, whose play “3C” had a run at Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre in 2012, is protected under the doctrine of fair use. “The play is a highly transformative parody of the television series that, although it appropriates a substantial amount of ‘Three’s Company,’ is a drastic departure from the original that poses little risk to the market for the original,” the judge wrote, noting that copyright law “is designed to foster creativity.” Adjmi had the backing of many theater community heavyweights, including Jon Robin Baitz, Stephen Sondheim, Tony Kushner, John Guare and Terrence McNally. The play is about two girls — one a tomboy, the other a sexy ditz — and a guy who spontaneously become roommates in a rundown Santa Monica apartment after a wild party. They clash with a dislikable landlord who makes offensive, homophobic jokes. The playwright is exploring the idea of a culture avoiding difficult issues and problems by retreating into sex and drugs. The law firm Kenyon & Kenyon, which represents DLT Entertainment, the owners of the TV sitcom “Three’s Company,” sent Adjmi a letter demanding that he cease further performances of the play anywhere. The lawyers claimed that “3C” was damaging to a proposed stage version of “Three’s Company.” After the ruling, Adjmi tweeted: “Come and knock on my door...” A6 PAGE SIX THE SHERIDAN PRESS www.thesheridanpress.com FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 10 things to know today TODAY IN HISTORY | FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Your daily look at latebreaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. IRAN, WORLD POWERS FACE TOUGH NUKE TALKS With one phase of negotiations over, the sides now have an ambitious to-do list that — if implemented — will cut into Tehran’s bomb-capable technology. 2. INDIANA, ARKANSAS TRY TO STEM RELIGIOUS OBJECTIONS UPROAR The two states are now looking to move forward after taking different approaches to changing the legislation to ease concerns about discrimination. 3. RUSSIA FOCUSES ON TRAINING REBELS IN UKRAINE This is a tactical shift apparently aimed at minimizing Moscow’s military presence in the neighboring country, part of an effort to persuade the West to lift sanctions. 4. HOW ALLIES TRY TO HELP SEN. MENENDEZ They launch a public relations campaign to support the politician through a long legal fight over federal corruption charges. 5. GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO STOPPING ‘HOMEGROWN EXTREMISTS’ Prosecutors say the arrests of two New York City women who talked about recipes for homemade bombs show the authorities will do everything they can to prevent domestic terrorism. 6. WHERE RACISM REMAINS LINGERING PROBLEM College students and administrators are struggling to deal with racist incidents on campuses despite repeated condemnations. 7. DRONE OFFERS GLIMPSE OF ANTIQUITIES LOOTING At a Bronze Age cemetery in Jordan, aerial photographs taken by a homemade device help researchers map where and when these ancient tombs were robbed. 8. DISASTER EXPO SHOWS INNOVATIONS IN THRIVING JAPANESE INDUSTRY Some of the products on display feature new materials, but many are just inventive solutions for challenges such as quickly getting people out of harm’s way. 9. TASTES GREAT, LESS STICKY The trip from tree tap to bar tap underway again this spring in upstate New York as a brewery uses maple sugar to create its maple amber craft beer. 10. WHY TOP BLACK COACHES FORM ORGANIZATION A group headlined by Tubby Smith and Shaka Smart are setting it up to address the dwindling numbers of minority head coaches in college basketball. Throwing sparks JUSTIN SHEELY | THE SHERIDAN PRESS Sheridan junior Riley Simmons cleans up the edges on his rat rod metal sculpture during Project Construction Wednesday at Sheridan High School. LOCAL BRIEFS | FROM STAFF REPORTS Nominate your neighbor for a free roof SHERIDAN — Wyoming Roofing recently announced it is now accepting nominations for its Nominate Your Neighbor Campaign. The community program is a way to help a deserving neighbor in need, by providing a new roof at no cost. Wyoming Roofing, in partnership with Rocky Mountain Exteriors, Sheridan Media and Knecht Home Center, started the Nominate Your Neighbor initiative last year as a way to give back to their community. Nominations are being accepted at wyoroofing.com under the Nominate Your Neighbor tab, now through May 1. Anyone can participate and nominate a friend, neighbor or family member in need of a new roof. From the submissions, a team of local volunteers will review all the nominees and the winner will be revealed on May 15. Property nominated must be within a 5-mile radius from Sheridan City Hall, must be structurally sound and show no signs of rot or other forms of decay/hazardous materials that would require remediation. Nominee must be a permanent Sheridan resident for the past three years. Qualified nominations will be required to have a clear title report and be in good standing with their mortgage. The property must be the nominee’s primary residence and continue to be the primary residence for at least one year from the substantial completion date. For more information and complete rules about the Nominate Your Neighbor program, call 6734469 or visit wyoroofing.com. WY Outside Challenge to engage youth statewide CHEYENNE — WY Outside is launching a new effort to connect Wyoming children and families with outdoor recreation in the state — the WY Outside Challenge. The hands-on, outdoor event provides participants with an opportunity to complete a wide variety of outdoor activities throughout 2015, then document and submit their accomplishments, with photos, on a scorecard. The scorecard contains WY Outside Challenge activities such as hiking, camping in a yurt, sleeping out under the stars, catching a fish, going snowshoeing and climbing a tree. Points are awarded for each activity and participants keep track of their own score, taking a photo of each challenge. All entries for the 2015 Challenge are due on Jan. 15, 2016. All photos and scorecards should be submitted to the WY Outside Administrative Coordinator. Every participant who obtains 200 points will receive a certificate proclaiming them a “WY Outside Challenge Master.” They will then be entered in a drawing to receive additional outdoor-themed prizes. To participate in the 2015 WY Outside Challenge, Wyoming youth can visit wyoutside.com and download the official scorecard. Scorecards are available online now and will also be distributed at a variety of WY Outside-endorsed events throughout the year. For more information about WY Outside or the 2015 Challenge please contact WY Outside administrative coordinator Ashley Rooney at 307-7776560 or Ashley.rooney@wyo.gov. Cancer survivors support group Monday SHERIDAN — A cancer survivors support group, “A Shared Journey,” has been formed. It meets Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m. inside the Sheridan Senior Center. Survivors of cancer, regardless of diagnosis, and those currently undergoing treatment, are welcome to attend. For more information, call Renea Parker at the Welch Cancer Center, 674-6022. SATURDAY EVENTS | • 10 a.m., Sheridan Recreation District Easter Egg Hunt Eggs-Travaganza, Thorne-Rider Park (enter on 14th Street) • 10 a.m., Tongue River Valley Community Center Easter egg hunt, Scott Bicentennial Park, Dayton • 11 a.m., Easter egg hunt with the pooch, Dan Madia Field (enter on 11th Street) • 11 a.m., Grace Anglican Easter Carnival, Grace Anglican Church, 1992 W. Fifth St. • 11 a.m., Landon’s Greenhouse and Nursery workshop on “Veggies 101” and “Creating the Edible Landscape,” 505 College Meadows Drive • 1 p.m., Walmart Easter egg hunt, back side of Walmart, 1695 Coffeen Ave. • 7 p.m., Sheridan College/Community Wind Ensemble concert, Sheridan High School auditorium, 1056 Long Drive TIPPED OVER | Comedy writer Koch, who invented parody sport squamish, dies LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (AP) — Writer Tom Koch, who created sketches for the comedy team Bob and Ray and invented a nonsensical, nearly impossible-to-play sport called squamish, has died at age 89. Koch (pronounced Cook) died March 22 at his Laguna Woods home, his son John told The New York Times. The cause was pulmonary failure. The funny man, who received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University, began his career writing for future “Today” show host Dave Garroway’s NBC radio program “Monitor.” He tired of that work, however, and was living with his wife’s family in St. Louis in 1955 when Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding approached him about writing for them. Over the next 33 years he turned out thousands of uncredited sketches for the pair. “He certainly contributed a big part of the Bob and Ray repertoire on radio,” Elliott told the Times. The sketches always arrived by mail. Elliott recalled meeting Koch in person only three times and believed his late partner saw Koch only once. Segueing into television, Koch also wrote for “The Lucy Show,” “My Mother the Car” and other programs. He might be best remembered, however, for inventing the ridiculously complicated game of squamish for a 1965 Mad Magazine story lampooning professionalism in college sports. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 3, 1865, Union forces occupied the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia. On this date: In 1860, the legendary Pony Express began carrying mail between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. (The delivery system lasted only 18 months before giving way to the transcontinental telegraph.) In 1882, outlaw Jesse James was shot to death in St. Joseph, Missouri, by Robert Ford, a member of James’ gang. In 1936, Bruno Hauptmann was electrocuted in Trenton, New Jersey, for the kidnapmurder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. In 1946, Lt. Gen. Masaharu Homma, the Japanese commander held responsible for the Bataan Death March, was executed by firing squad outside Manila. In 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the Marshall Plan, designed to help European allies rebuild after World War II and resist communism. In 1965, the United States launched the SNAP-10A nuclear power system into Earth orbit; it was the first nuclear reactor sent into space. In 1968, the day before he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “mountaintop” speech to a rally of striking sanitation workers. In 1974, deadly tornadoes began hitting wide parts of the South and Midwest before jumping across the border into Canada; more than 300 fatalities resulted from what became known as the Super Outbreak. In 1985, the landmark Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant closed after 56 years in business. In 1995, former United Way of America President William Aramony was convicted in Alexandria, Virginia, of 25 counts of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering for stealing nearly $600,000 from the charity. (Aramony ended up serving six years of a seven-year prison sentence.) In 1996, an Air Force jetliner carrying Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and American business executives crashed in Croatia, killing all 35 people aboard. Ten years ago: A day after the death of Pope John Paul II, the body of the pontiff lay in state. Millions prayed and wept at services across the globe, as the Vatican prepared for the ritual-filled funeral and conclave that would choose a successor. Five years ago: The leader of the Anglican church, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, said in remarks released by the BBC that the Roman Catholic church in Ireland had lost all credibility because of its mishandling of abuse by priests. White supremacist Eugene TerreBlanche, 68, was bludgeoned to death on his South African farm in a dispute with black farm workers over wages. One year ago: The Associated Press reported that the U.S. government had masterminded the creation of a “Cuban Twitter” designed to undermine the communist government in Havana. Serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells was put to death in Texas after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his lawyers’ demand that the state release information about where it had gotten its lethal injection drug. Thought for Today: “The world is not black and white. More like black and grey.” — Graham Greene, English author (born 1904, died this date in 1991). A7 Almanac 0403.qxp_A Section Template 4/3/15 10:55 AM Page 1 ALMANAC FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 www.thesheridanpress.com THE SHERIDAN PRESS A7 DEATH NOTICES | More than just playing doctor Tobin Anne (Huson) Korsch Tobin Anne (Huson) Korsch, 49, of Sheridan, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at her residence after a 7 year battle with appendix cancer. A Celebration of Tobin's Life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the Rock Church at 1100 Big Horn Ave., Sheridan, with Pastor Mike Garneau officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tobin's name may be made to Appendix Cancer Research at PMP Research Foundation, 6415 Granger Rd., Ste. 200, Independence, OH, 44131, or donate at the websitewww.pmpcure.org. Thank you! Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Highland Park Elementary School fifthgrader Stevie Will writes down normal vital signs to check on her clipboard during a visit to the Wyoming Simulation Center on Broadway Street. The youth are learning about the medical field in the Sheridan County School District 2 Seminar enrichment program, which is offered only to high ability fourth- and fifth-grade students in the district. Daniel Ray Amende Daniel Ray Amende, 62, of Sheridan, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at his residence. No services will be held at this time. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. SERVICE NOTICES | Carol S. Norcross Carol S. Norcross, 65, of Sheridan, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015, at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness with Mike Turley officiating. Memorials to honor Carol may be made to the Kelly Schreibeis Memorial Foundation at P.O. Box 6786, Sheridan, WY, 82801, Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter at 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY, 82801, or to the Hospice of the Big Horns at 1401 West 5th St., Sheridan, WY, 82801. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. JUSTIN SHEELY | THE SHERIDAN PRESS REPORTS | SHERIDAN FIRE-RESCUE Thursday • Activated fire alarm, 1800 block Fort Road, 10:48 a.m. SHERIDAN POLICE DEPARTMENT Information in the police reports is taken from the SPD website. Thursday • No reports available at press time. ROCKY MOUNTAIN AMBULANCE Thursday • No reports available at press time. SHERIDAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Thursday • Open door, Trail Drive, Ranchester, 1:27 a.m. • Dispute, Skyline Drive, 10:21 a.m. • Sexual battery (cold), Highway 335, Big Horn, 12:03 p.m. • Littering, Soldier Drive, SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Thursday • No admissions or dismissals reported. 2:53 p.m. • Burglar alarm, Highway 14 East, Clearmont, 3:09 p.m. • Warrant service, Tongue Canyon Road, mile marker 3.2, 10:20 p.m. ARRESTS Names of individuals arrested for domestic violence or sexual assault will not be released until those individuals have appeared in court. Thursday • Dennis Earl Failey, 40, Sheridan, out of county warrant (misdemeanor theft), out of county court, arrested by SCSO • Patrick Brooks Reid, 51, Sheridan, receive/conceal/dispose property, circuit court, arrested by SPD JAIL Today Daily inmate count: 64 Female inmate count: 15 Inmates at treatment facilities (not counted in daily inmate count): 0 Inmates housed at other facilities (not counted in daily inmate count): 4 Number of book-ins for the previous day: 2 Number of releases for the previous day: 3 US Senate field hearing to focus on coal in Indian country BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. Senate field hearing planned for next week will focus on the importance of coal to some American Indian tribes in the West. The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing will be held April 8 at Little Big Horn College on the Crow Indian Reservation in southeastern Montana. U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, a Montana Republican, said the event will highlight efforts by tribes such as the Crow to become more independent by tapping into their coal reserves. Crow Chairman Darrin Old Coyote is scheduled to testify. The tribe has one mine on its reservation and a second mine has been proposed by Cloud Peak Energy of Wyoming. Also scheduled to appear are Lorenzo Bates, speaker for the Navajo Nation in Arizona, and Montana TONIGHT SATURDAY MONDAY SUNDAY 26 Cloudy and comfortable Considerable cloudiness 61 55 33 Almanac Charter the Sheridan Trolley! Add a touch of nostalgia to your event! Just $110 an hour (2 hour minimum) gets you and 30 of your friends and family to your destination. Call 672-2485 to reserve your trolley today! Temperature High/low .........................................................46/20 Normal high/low ............................................54/27 Record high .............................................75 in 2011 Record low ............................................... -2 in 1975 Precipitation (in inches) Thursday......................................................... 0.00" Month to date................................................. 0.00" Normal month to date .................................... 0.08" Year to date .................................................... 2.13" Normal year to date ....................................... 2.16" 30 Mainly cloudy, showers around 52 32 57 Rise Set Today Saturday Sunday 6:46 a.m. 6:44 a.m. 6:42 a.m. 7:37 p.m. 7:39 p.m. 7:40 p.m. Today Saturday Sunday Full Last Rise Set 7:08 p.m. 8:07 p.m. 9:07 p.m. 6:24 a.m. 6:51 a.m. 7:20 a.m. New 9a 10a 11a Noon 1p Parkman 28/59 Dayton 27/60 Lovell 26/60 2p 3p 4p 5p The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. Shown is the highest value for the day. 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme Cody 30/57 Ranchester 26/60 SHERIDAN Big Horn 26/63 Basin 27/63 26/61 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr 25 For more detailed weather information on the Internet, go to: www.thesheridanpress.com Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2015 Gillette 26/62 Buffalo 30/59 Worland 26/64 Wright 26/61 Kaycee 27/59 Thermopolis 25/61 Apr 4 Clearmont 28/60 Story 27/55 First Weather on the Web UV Index tomorrow Hardin 31/62 Broadus 27/62 30 The Sun The Moon Shown is Saturday's weather. Temperatures are tonight's lows and Saturday's highs. Mostly cloudy Big Horn Mountain Precipitation 24 hours through noon Thursday ................... 0.00" National Weather for Saturday, April 4 TUESDAY Sun and Moon Sheridan County Airport through Thursday Fries Attorney General Tim Fox. Billings 35/61 Mostly cloudy Bobby Boykin, 65, of Sheridan, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015, at his residence. A Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2015. Funeral Services with Military Honors will be at 10:00 on Friday, April 10, 2015, at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Forman officiating. A reception will follow in the Kane Reception Hall. Interment will be in the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery at a later time. Memorials to honor Bobby may be made to the Wounded Warrier Project at P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. 2146 Coffeen Ave. • 673-1100 2590 N. Main • 672-5900 Regional Weather 5-Day Forecast for Sheridan Bobby Boykin Regional Cities City Billings Casper Cheyenne Cody Evanston Gillette Green River Jackson Sat. Hi/Lo/W 61/34/c 61/26/pc 56/29/s 57/31/c 57/30/s 62/33/pc 60/28/s 44/23/c Sun. Hi/Lo/W 49/33/c 64/33/c 63/33/s 53/35/c 61/30/pc 55/31/c 64/31/pc 49/28/sh Mon. Hi/Lo/W 52/34/sh 65/30/sh 66/33/s 53/33/sh 47/27/sh 58/33/c 53/26/sh 40/17/sh City Laramie Newcastle Rawlins Riverton Rock Springs Scottsbluff Sundance Yellowstone Sat. Hi/Lo/W 51/23/s 59/31/pc 57/27/s 59/32/c 57/29/pc 67/29/s 57/28/pc 40/14/c Sun. Hi/Lo/W 58/30/s 56/29/c 64/35/pc 62/35/pc 61/33/c 72/32/s 51/28/c 42/18/sn Mon. Hi/Lo/W 60/26/s 49/29/pc 59/29/pc 57/33/sh 53/28/sh 71/33/s 49/28/c 36/10/sf Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. Shown are Saturday's noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. A8 Open 0403.qxp_A Section Template 4/3/15 10:27 AM Page 1 A8 THE SHERIDAN PRESS www.thesheridanpress.com FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 Trying new tricks at the skate park Get your Press on the Web at www.thesheridanpress.com Eleven-year-old Ayden Arnold does a 180 spin on his scooter Thursday afternoon at the skate park at ThorneRider Park. JUSTIN SHEELY | THE SHERIDAN PRESS AWARD: Helped others switch over to digital files FROM 1 His father Ross owned several Sheridan theaters such as the WYO Theatre, the Orpheus Theatre, the Skyline DriveIn then the Centennial Theatre, which was built in 1976. During most of his youth, Campbell spent his time working under his father, helping in any way he could. Campbell went to Montana State University and took over the family business after graduation in 1985. “I always knew I would be in the movie business somehow,” Campbell said. “… It’s a big part of my life. I was born and raised into it; it’s the only business I’ve really ever known.” As the nostalgia of the drive-in theater declined nationwide, Campbell eventually closed down the Skyline DriveIn in 2004. He used the funds from the land to build another screen and remodel the Centennial Theatre downtown. Running a theater is unlike any other business. Between the equipment and infrastructure, it’s capital intensive to start. Working with studios to get the latest movies is always a challenge for a small independent theater. A good portion of Campbell’s job is sifting through film royalties — if a film has fantastic box office sales, it actually costs him more to keep the movie in his theater. Campbell is always at the mercy of studios putting out a quality product. A season with less-than-stellar movies means his business takes a hit along with the studios. Plus, technology is always changing in the theater business. A portion of why Campbell received his award was that he volunteered his time with other members of NATO to help independent theaters across the nation transition from film projection to digital. Digital film keeps theaters competitive with the largest chains in the nation. “The film would degrade every time you ran it through a projector. Now with a digital file, it’s as pristine as it was from day one,” he said. With Campbell’s and NATO’s efforts, 457 theaters featuring just under 3,000 screens nationwide have switched to digital cinema. “The future still looks good [for theaters],” Campbell said. “There is always some new technology and some different way to watch, but the biggest thing is that people always want to watch movies … with a big screen in a dark room where no one is talking; that’s still the way many people like to watch movies.” While it’s always nice to be rewarded for his efforts, most of Campbell’s satisfaction from his job comes from his customers. “It’s a happy business; everyone is always walking out happy,” Campbell said. “It’s almost like running Disney Land — people enjoy the experience.” QUARRY: For interchange ephemeral drainages. • The site should be staked WYDOT resident engineer prior to commercial materiJerry Buckley explained al excavation. that the property sits adja• No site signage would be cent to the future construcpermitted other than direction site and provides two tional signs and those private gravel roads conrequired by the Wyoming necting directly to Department of Interstate 90. This will level Environmental Quality. the playing field for contracCommissioner Ben Keller tors bidding on the project said, in similar situations, while also lowering overall the major concern is nearby costs for the state. landowners. However, only “This pit will be used sole- one residence sits within a ly for the purpose of prohalf-mile of the property. duction of aggregate and Plus, he added, any contracfor the construction of the tor would still need to go new north Sheridan interthrough a lot of red tape for change and for the reconpermitting. struction of North Main “A lot of times quarries Street from Fort Road to are out in places that are that interchange,” he said. substantial distances away The combined projects or there are more neighbors currently hold a $49 million affected,” Commissioner price tag and a three-year Bernie Bornong said. “But timeline. this one is kind of unique “The project will require in that it’s so close to the approximately 37,000 tons of operations. Given that posiplant mix pavement and tive proximity there, I think approximately 30,000 tons of that’s really a benefit of fresh base,” Buckley said. having it located in this The location of the pit and spot.” access to the interstate The Sheridan County helps potential contractors, Commissioners will considbut the engineer said there er the matter at the May 5 is no guarantee the selected meeting at 9 a.m. contractor would opt to use In other news, County the quarry. Planner Mark Reid reported The Commission approved current P&Z Commissioner the quarry permit with five Mike Schumacher does not conditions: plan to file for a second • The permit is effective term. for four years. “So if you know of any • Operations will be perpeople out in the communimitted 24 hours a day ty who might be interested Monday through Saturday. in serving, I would just • The quarry activities encourage them to get to the must maintain a setback county commissioners and not less than 50 feet from submit an application,” the flow line of two Reid said. FROM 1 SPORTS FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 Shaka Smart leaving VCU to coach Texas basketball RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Shaka Smart has been a hot coaching commodity since leading Virginia Commonwealth to the Final Four in 2011. He had reportedly shunned several bigtime offers, but the lure of Texas was finally too much to turn down. VCU sports information director Scott Day confirmed Thursday night Smart that Smart was leaving the Richmond university to take over the program in Austin. Smart met with VCU players earlier in the evening at the Siegel Center, the team’s home arena, and at least one player was seen crying when he left. Smart, who has won at least 26 games in each of his six seasons at VCU, is bolting for a Texas program that hasn’t been able to unseat Kansas atop the Big 12. But the Longhorns also boast the wealthiest athletic department in the country and easy access to some of the nation’s most fertile recruiting grounds in Dallas and Houston. Terms of Smart’s contract were not immediately released and VCU said a statement would be released Friday. Barnes made $2.62 million last season, while Smart made $1.8 million with the Rams. Texas athletic director Steve Patterson had zeroed in on bringing Smart to Texas immediately after firing former Longhorns coach Rick Barnes last weekend. Patterson flew to Richmond on Thursday to close the deal. Texas officials did not have any immediate comment on the hire. Smart did not speak to the media gathered Thursday and VCU players were escorted from the building by university public relations without offering comments. That Barnes was pushed out shows Patterson, a former NBA executive, expects big things from basketball. Barnes won three Big 12 titles and recruited elite talent to Austin. Former Longhorns T.J. Ford (2003) and Kevin Durant (2007) won national player of the year honors. But the program had plateaued and the early-round exits in the NCAA Tournament started to mount, despite rosters full of future NBA talent. SEE SMART, PAGE B8 www.thesheridanpress.com THE SHERIDAN PRESS Cruising past the Camels B1 Bowling Green fires head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Bowling Green has fired coach Chris Jans after “an investigation into his recent public conduct,” the university said in a statement on Thursday. He led the Falcons to a 2112 record — a nine-game improvement — in his first year at Bowling Green. The Falcons went 1-1 in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament after an 11-7 mark in the Mid-American Conference. In the statement issued by the athletic department, the university said “Jans’ public conduct failed to meet his obligations as a head coach.” The university didn’t specify what the conduct was. Assistant Mark Downey is taking over dayto-day operations of the program while a search for a replacement begins. Mountain West teams to play MVC teams JUSTIN SHEELY | THE SHERIDAN PRESS Sheridan Bronc Dontae Crow scores his second goal against Gillette Thursday at Sheridan High School. Sheridan defeated the Camels 3-0. Crow’s two goals lead Broncs to win over Gillette BY MIKE PRUDEN MICHAEL@THESHERIDANPRESS.COM SHERIDAN — Senior midfielder Joe Shassetz told his mom that in his first three years at Sheridan High School, he had never beaten Gillette on the soccer field. That changed last night when the Broncs dominated the Camels in a 3-0 victory at Scott Field. It didn’t take long for Dontae Crow to get his head on the ball and send it to the back of the net, and Sheridan was in control for the rest of the game. In the early going, Gillette pushed the ball. They spent four minutes and some change putting pressure on the Sheridan defense, controlling the ball and getting it inside the box at will. But Sheridan never flinched. Goalkeeper Jess Edens barked out orders to his defenders as the group sent balls away from the net. That’s when Crow struck. The speedy forward broke away from the defense as AJ Kassen booted the ball downfield. With a little help from the wind, the ball bounced beautifully right to Crow’s head, and then, without hesitation, to the back of the net. “(Gillette) controlled it,” Sheridan head coach Matt Johnson said. “Once we got that goal, I think we kind of woke up and thought we can play with these guys and any sort of nervousness went away.” The Camels got one decent look with 13 minutes left in the first half but missed long. They wouldn’t come that close again, and another Gillette miscue gave the Broncs a 2-0 halftime lead. SEE CROW, PAGE B8 LARAMIE (AP) — The Mountain West and Missouri Valley conferences are renewing their agreement for men’s basketball. The agreement features head-to-head competition between 10 Mountain West and 10 Missouri Valley teams annually, with each conference hosting five games apiece each season. The two conferences had a similar agreement during the 2009-10 through 2012-13 seasons. In the 2015 season, games will be played in November and December. In future seasons, contests will primarily be played during a nine-day window beginning the weekend after Thanksgiving. Under the agreement, Wyoming will play at Indiana State on Nov. 16 next season. Stagnant Lady Broncs fall 1-0 to Gillette BY MIKE PRUDEN MICHAEL@THESHERIDANPRESS.COM SHERIDAN — After the Sheridan girls soccer team was held scoreless by the Gillette Lady Camels last night, head coach Mallery Marshall was admittedly surprised. Of all the things her Lady Broncs do well, their offensive prowess is typically the best. So a 1-0 loss to third-ranked Gillette was not what the coach had in mind. “We struggled really offensively,” Marshall said. Robbi Ryan (21) battles with Gillette's Molly Kihbacher for possession of the ball inside the box Thursday at Scott Field. MIKE PRUDEN | THE SHERIDAN PRESS “Typically things that we’re really good at — having a really quick attack, good possession in the midfield and working it out to the flanks. All those things have been kind of natural for us were just not there tonight.” Despite the struggle offensively, Sheridan did a good job keeping Gillette off of the board as well. Specifically, freshman goalkeeper Zoie Jones was in control of the box. Anytime the Camels pressured, she was there for the save. The score was nil-nil heading into halftime. While the offense wasn’t much more productive for either team in the second half, all it took was one, and Gillette got one that was nearly impossible for the Lady Broncs to stop. SEE GOAL, PAGE B8 B2 THE SHERIDAN PRESS www.thesheridanpress.com FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 Paltry snowpack forces skiers to higher ground amid drought BRIAN MELLEY ASSOCIATED PRESS SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — We've trudged through deep powder, braved icy slopes and weathered rain, wind and snow in an annual quest to reach a ski cabin in the wilderness of Sequoia National Park for the past 13 years. We always had skis on our feet — until this year. The fourth year of the devastating drought that has dried up wells, forced mandatory rationing and jeopardized California crops has also put a burden on backcountry skiers in search of their powdery fix. So it was that seven friends hit a dusty trail in hiking shoes Sunday, toting good food, tolerable wine and hefty skis and boots strapped to our backpacks, on a hopeful quest for a few good runs. Snow lovers who win the November lottery for a bunk at the Pear Lake Ski Hut dream for months of the winter wonderland that lies 6 miles up a tough trail. Even in spring, you can expect smooth turns on the white blanket covering the steep, dramatic granite ridges, cirques and peaks. A year ago, we skied from our cars to the hut in fresh snow. Then it dumped for two more days, and we hooted as we shot through the trees in knee-deep powder toward the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River. This year, we hoofed through a forest carpeted in brown to reach a view of exposed gray granite in the alpine zone. Ski wear was out of the question in the hot sun. Three in our party wore shorts, and one wore a skirt. It's never an easy trek in the thinner air above 7,000 feet, but the unwieldy 60-pound packs, with ski tips soaring 3 feet overhead, snagging branches, added a challenge. Hikers, usually rare, were abundant and warned us there wasn't much snow up ahead. Thanks, but we didn't need to hear it a dozen times. After huffing up 2,000 feet in the first 4 miles, the trail lurched downhill to Heather Lake. A sometimes treacherous descent on skis was now a welcome respite from the relentless climb. Ice we usually cross as a shortcut was melted along the edge of the lake, forcing us to clamber over two little hills and wind around the shore. Snow was still hanging on in places around 9,000 feet above sea level, but it was too patchy and icy for skis and too soft to trust with your full weight. We moved slowly, trying not to slip and stepping gingerly to avoid the dreaded posthole — the unexpected plunge through the crusty snow. It didn't help. We all broke through several times, sometimes sinking crotch-deep and needing help to get out. It was nearly sunset when we finally reached the cabin, a rustic, granite-and-timber structure built by the Civilian Conservation Corps that opened to skiers in 1941 and serves as a summer ranger station. The next morning, after a good meal and a good rest, we optimistically buckled on our skis and searched for a route to higher ground and better snow. Several times we were thwarted and had to take off our skis — first, to cross a rushing creek and then to scramble awkwardly in ski boots hundreds of feet up a steep, rocky incline. When we crested the ridge around noon, somewhere around 10,000 feet, we were finally looking at a sea of white. The sun had softened the snow. It was perfect for skiing. Bronc, Ram and Eagle tracksters battle wind, each other in Gillette FROM STAFF REPORTS MIKE PRUDEN | THE SHERIDAN PRESS Kicking past the defense Gillette's Kaitlyn Foster, right, braces herself as Sheridan forward Gabbie Moore kicks the ball Thursday at Scott Field. The Lady Broncs fell 1-0 to Gillette. Hanson named All-American Honorable Mention FROM STAFF REPORTS SHERIDAN — Sheridan College sophomore Tiana Hanson has been named a National Junior College Athletic Association All-American Honorable Mention for the 2014-15 women’s basketball season. Hanson finished the season with 20.2 points and 10.5 rebounds a game, both team highs. Her 288 freethrow attempts were the most in the coun- Hanson try, and she was 11th in the nation in points and 18th in rebounds. She led the Lady Generals to a 25-7 record and thirdplace finish in the conference. Hanson was named to the Region IX All-Region team and received the most votes amongst honorees. She was recently named the Sheridan Press’ Female Winter Sports Athlete of the Year. Randle, Stanford beat Miami 66-64 in OT in NIT title game NEW YORK (AP) — Chasson Randle hit two free throws with 3.4 seconds left in overtime, and Stanford won the second NIT title of his career, edging Miami 66-64 on Thursday. Sheldon McClellan’s doublepumping 3-point attempt that would have won it at the buzzer wasn’t close to going in. The short-handed Hurricanes had rallied from a 13-point second-half deficit to force the extra period and led 64-61 with less than a minute left. But Randle twice got to the line, making four straight foul shots for the victory. The senior, who became the Cardinal’s all-time leading scorer in Tuesday’s semifinals, finished with 25 points Thursday to end his career with 2,375. McClellan led Miami with 17 points. The experimental 30-second shot clock being used in the NIT proved critical after Randle’s free throws pulled Stanford to 64-63 with 38.9 seconds left. With the regular 35second clock, the Cardinal (2413) probably would have needed to foul. Instead, they played defense, and Deandre Burnett missed a 3-point attempt that might have clinched it. Randle then leaned into Davon Reed on a jumper to draw a foul and the chance to put Stanford in front. Miami (25-13) threw the ball away on the ensuing inbounds pass, and after Brown made a free throw with 3.1 seconds to go, the Hurricanes appeared to do it again. But the officials went to the monitor and reversed the call, ruling Stanford touched the ball last. That gave Miami one last chance with the ball under the basket and 1.8 seconds left. With the scored tied 55-all and just over a minute left in regulation, the game became a contest of the teams’ top scorers driving to the hoop. Twice Randle hit shots to put Stanford in the lead only for McClellan to draw a foul on the other end and hit both free throws to tie it. After McClellan made it 59-59 with 16.8 seconds to go, Stanford worked the ball around for an open 3-point attempt by Marcus Allen, who had made some big second-half shots. But he missed it at the buzzer to send the game to overtime. Stanford center Stefan Nastic had fouled out late in regulation, and McClellan finally started to find room in the paint in OT. He drove the lane for a dunk to give Miami its first lead since nearly seven minutes remained in the first half, then dished to Reed for a layup and the three-point lead. McClellan shot just 5 of 16 from the floor with Brown playing tough defense on him, but he was 6 of 7 from the foul line. With the score tied at 18 and less than six minutes left before halftime, Randle had eight points, an assist and a steal as Stanford closed the half on a 143 run. The Cardinal quickly extended the lead to 13 early in the second half. They were up 10 with under 13 minutes left, but the Hurricanes wouldn’t go away. Omar Sherman hit both ends of a one-and-one with 3:27 remaining to tie the score at 53-53. TIP-INS Miami: The Hurricanes were without starting point guard Angel Rodriguez (wrist) and center Tonye Jekiri (concussion). Backup point guard Manu Lecomte (knee) played only five minutes. SHERIDAN — Fighting both gusting winds and some of the top competition in the region, Sheridan County track and field athletes put up fantastic earlyseason performances at the Susan Windham Memorial Invitational in Gillette Thursday. Sheridan’s Peyton Bomar grabbed a handful of firstplace finishes in the 300meter hurdles, long jump and the triple jump. Bomar also finished second in the 100-meter dash. Pippen Robison and Janika Sweeney took second and third in the 800-meter run, respectively. The Broncs’ Dayton Bruney took first in the long jump with a massive leap of 20 feet, 2.75 inches, while Jered McCafferty took second in the 1600-meter run and third in the 800-meter run. Joe Klebba’s 127-foot, 1inch toss in the discus event was good enough for second place. Dillon Lyons led the Tongue River Eagles with a second-place finish in the boys long jump and Austen Scammon took fifth in both the 110-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles. The Lady Eagles’ LeAnna Mitchell crossed the line in fourth place in the 100-meter dash and Micaiah Huff took third in the 110-meter hurdles. Garrett Allen of Big Horn took the top spot out of 46 competitors in the boys shot put with a toss of 47 feet, 1 inch. The Rams’ Mason Lube threw his way into third in both shot put and discus events and Christian Mayer had a third-place finish in the 100-meter dash. Bailey Bard had a pair of fourth-place performances for the Lady Rams in both the 200-meter dash and 300meter hurdles. Emily Blainey took fourth in the long jump and fifth in the triple jump. Sheridan County schools will have this weekend off but will resume action next weekend. Tongue River will play host to Big Horn and other schools at the Pre-Prom Invitational on April 10. The Broncs head down to Casper on April 10 to participate in the Kelly Walsh Trojan Invitational. FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 www.thesheridanpress.com THE SHERIDAN PRESS B3 NCAA tournament continues Saturday with Final Four FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ALL TIMES EST Friday BOXING 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Lightweights, Gamaliel Diaz (39-11-3) vs. Petr Petrov (35-4-2), at Corona, Calif. GOLF Noon TGC — LPGA, ANA Inspiration, second round, part I, at Rancho Mirage, Calif. 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Houston Open, second round, at Humble, Texas 6 p.m. TGC — LPGA, ANA Inspiration, second round, part II, at Rancho Mirage, Calif. MEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE 8:30 p.m. FS1 — Villanova at Denver NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — Oklahoma City at Memphis 10:30 p.m. ESPN — Portland at L.A. Lakers PREP BASKETBALL 3 p.m. ESPN2 — Dick's Sporting Goods Nationals, boys semifinal, teams TBD, at New York 5 p.m. ESPN2 — Dick's Sporting Goods Nationals, boys semifinal, teams TBD, at New York TENNIS 1 p.m. ESPN2 — ATP World Tour/WTA, Miami Open, men's semifinal, at Key Biscayne, Fla. 7 p.m. ESPN2 — ATP World Tour/WTA, Miami Open, men's semifinal, at Key Biscayne, Fla. Saturday ARENA FOOTBALL 10:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Arizona at Las Vegas AUTO RACING 6:30 p.m. FS1 — FIA, Formula E Championship, Long Beach (Calif.) ePrix BOXING 3 p.m. CBS — Champion, Adonis Stevenson (25-1-0) vs. Sakio Bika (32-6-3), for WBC light heavyweight title, at Quebec City GOLF 1 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Houston Open, third round, at Humble, Texas 3 p.m. NBC — PGA Tour, Houston Open, third round, at Humble, Texas 5 p.m. TGC — LPGA, ANA Inspiration, third round, at Rancho Mirage, Calif. HORSE RACING 5 p.m. NBCSN — Thoroughbreds, Blue Grass Stakes, at Lexington, Ky.; Wood Memorial, at New York; Santa Anita Derby, at Arcadia, Calif. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 6 p.m. TBS/TNT/TRUTV — NCAA Tournament, national semifinals, teams TBD, at Indianapolis PREP BASKETBALL 10 a.m. ESPN2 — Dick's Sporting Goods Nationals, girls championship, teams TBD, at New York Noon ESPN — Dick's Sporting Goods Nationals, boys championship, teams TBD, at New York SOCCER 7:45 a.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Liverpool at Arsenal 10 a.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Aston Villa at Manchester United 12:30 p.m. NBC — Premier League, Stoke City at Chelsea 4 p.m. RCR appeals penalty against Newman’s team for tire bleeding CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Richard Childress Racing has appealed the penalties NASCAR levied against Ryan Newman’s team for allegedly manipulating tires. NASCAR this week said tires taken from Newman after the March 22 race in California failed an independent inspection and had been altered to intentionally release air pressure during the race. Crew chief Luke Lambert was fined $125,000 and suspended for the next six races. The suspension also includes the All-Star race in May. Lambert was also placed on probation through the end of the year. PICKLES NON SEQUITUR Tire technician James Bender and engineer Philip Surgen also were suspended six races and placed on probation through Dec. 31. Newman and car owner Childress were docked 75 points each. No date for the appeal was set Thursday. NASCAR said RCR requested to have all the penalties deferred while the appeal takes place. The sanctioning body granted the deferral for the suspensions and fines, but did not reinstate the points for Newman and Childress. NASCAR said the points would be reinstated if RCR wins the appeal. FS1 — Women's national teams, exhibition, United States vs. New Zealand, at St. Louis TENNIS 1 p.m. ESPN2 — ATP World Tour/WTA, Miami Open, women's championship, at Key Biscayne, Fla. Sunday COLLEGE SOFTBALL 3 p.m. ESPN2 — Oregon at UCLA GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — Juniors, Drive, Chip & Putt Championship, at Augusta, Ga. 1 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Houston Open, final round, at Humble, Texas 3 p.m. NBC — PGA Tour, Houston Open, final round, at Humble, Texas 5 p.m. TGC — LPGA, ANA Inspiration, final round, at Rancho Mirage, Calif. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 8 p.m. ESPN2 — St. Louis at Chicago Cubs NBA BASKETBALL 1 p.m. ABC — Houston at Oklahoma City 3:30 p.m. ABC — Chicago at Cleveland NHL HOCKEY Noon NBC — Pittsburgh at Philadelphia 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — St. Louis at Chicago SOCCER 8:30 a.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Tottenham at Burnley 11 a.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Newcastle at Sunderland 5 p.m. ESPN2 — MLS, Real Salt Lake at San Jose 7 p.m. FS1 — MLS, Philadelphia at Kansas City TENNIS 1 p.m. ESPN — ATP World Tour/WTA, Miami Open, men's championship, at Key Biscayne, Fla. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 6:30 p.m. ESPN — NCAA Tournament, national semifinals, teams TBD, at Tampa, Fla. 9 p.m. ESPN — NCAA Tournament, national semifinals, teams TBD, at Tampa, Fla. SCOREBOARD | NHL | National Hockey League By The Associated Press All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L x-Montreal 78 47 22 x-Tampa Bay 79 47 24 Detroit 77 40 24 Boston 78 40 25 Ottawa 77 39 26 Florida 78 36 27 Toronto 78 29 43 Buffalo 77 22 47 Metropolitan Division GP W L y-N.Y. Rangers 77 49 21 Washington 78 43 25 N.Y. Islanders 78 45 27 Pittsburgh 77 42 24 Columbus 77 38 35 Philadelphia 77 31 29 New Jersey 77 31 33 Carolina 77 28 38 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L x-Nashville 78 47 22 x-St. Louis 77 47 23 x-Chicago 77 47 24 Minnesota 77 44 26 Winnipeg 77 39 26 Dallas 77 37 30 Colorado 77 35 30 Pacific Division GP W L y-Anaheim 79 50 22 Vancouver 78 45 28 Calgary 78 42 29 Los Angeles 77 38 25 San Jose 77 38 30 Edmonton 78 23 42 Arizona 77 23 46 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Thursday’s Games Columbus 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO Washington 5, Montreal 4, SO Ottawa 2, Tampa Bay 1, OT Boston 3, Detroit 2 Florida 6, Carolina 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, Minnesota 2 St. Louis 4, Calgary 1 Chicago 3, Vancouver 1 Los Angeles 8, Edmonton 2 Friday’s Games Chicago at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Montreal at New Jersey, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Colorado at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Arizona at San Jose, 10 p.m. Saturday’s Games Philadelphia at Carolina, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Columbus, 2 p.m. Vancouver at Winnipeg, 3 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m. Washington at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Florida, 7 p.m. Buffalo at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Dallas at Nashville, 8 p.m. San Jose at Arizona, 9 p.m. Calgary at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Colorado at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. SPRING TRAINING | Spring Training Glance By The Associated Press All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Oakland 22 9 Kansas City 18 10 Toronto 18 12 Boston 16 11 Houston 12 10 Tampa Bay 14 12 New York 16 15 Los Angeles 14 14 Cleveland 14 16 Minnesota 12 15 Chicago 11 17 Seattle 11 17 Baltimore 11 18 Detroit 11 19 Texas 9 18 NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Los Angeles 16 10 New York 18 12 San Diego 17 12 Pittsburgh 15 11 Arizona 17 14 St. Louis 13 11 Miami 14 12 Colorado 16 14 Pct .710 .643 .600 .593 .545 .538 .516 .500 .467 .444 .393 .393 .379 .367 .333 Pct .615 .600 .586 .577 .548 .542 .538 .533 OT 9 8 13 13 12 15 6 8 Pts 103 102 93 93 90 87 64 52 GF 207 251 223 207 222 198 204 152 OT 7 10 6 11 4 17 13 11 Pts 105 96 96 95 80 79 75 67 GF 234 232 238 211 214 202 170 177 OT 9 7 6 7 12 10 12 Pts 103 101 100 95 90 84 82 GF 224 233 220 221 217 239 207 OT Pts 7 107 5 95 7 91 14 90 9 85 13 59 8 54 for overtime loss. GF 232 225 230 209 217 188 161 Cincinnati 14 13 .519 Chicago 15 15 .500 Atlanta 14 16 .467 Philadelphia 12 17 .414 Milwaukee 11 16 .407 Washington 10 15 .400 San Francisco 11 21 .344 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not. ___ Thursday’s Games St. Louis 0, N.Y. Mets 0, tie Detroit 3, N.Y. Yankees (ss) 2 Tampa Bay 10, Philadelphia 1 N.Y. Yankees (ss) 6, Pittsburgh 2 Cleveland 4, Cincinnati 3 San Diego 6, Milwaukee 5 Arizona 10, Chicago White Sox 2 Atlanta 6, Baltimore 5 Boston 8, Minnesota 5 L.A. Angels 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Oakland 8, San Francisco 2 Friday’s Games Tampa Bay vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Washington vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Atlanta vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 7:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Toronto at Montreal, 7:07 p.m. Kansas City at Houston, 8:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Colorado vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 10:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Oakland at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. NBA | National Basketball Association By The Associated Press All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB y-Toronto 45 30 .600 — Brooklyn 34 40 .459 10½ Boston 34 41 .453 11 Philadelphia 18 58 .237 27½ New York 14 61 .187 31 Southeast Division W L Pct GB z-Atlanta 56 19 .747 — x-Washington 42 33 .560 14 Miami 34 41 .453 22 Charlotte 32 42 .432 23½ Orlando 22 53 .293 34 Central Division W L Pct GB x-Cleveland 49 27 .645 — x-Chicago 45 30 .600 3½ Milwaukee 37 38 .493 11½ Indiana 32 43 .427 16½ Detroit 29 46 .387 19½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB x-Houston 52 24 .684 — x-Memphis 51 24 .680 ½ x-San Antonio 49 26 .653 2½ Dallas 46 30 .605 6 New Orleans 40 34 .541 11 Northwest Division W L Pct GB x-Portland 48 26 .649 — Oklahoma City 42 33 .560 6½ Utah 34 41 .453 14½ Denver 28 47 .373 20½ Minnesota 16 59 .213 32½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB z-Golden State 62 13 .827 — x-L.A. Clippers 50 26 .658 12½ Phoenix 38 38 .500 24½ Sacramento 26 48 .351 35½ L.A. Lakers 20 54 .270 41½ x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference ___ Thursday’s Games Cleveland 114, Miami 88 Houston 108, Dallas 101 Golden State 107, Phoenix 106 Friday’s Games New York at Washington, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Indiana, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8 p.m. Orlando at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Denver at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. New Orleans at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Portland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Philadelphia at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Brooklyn at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Memphis, 8 p.m. 0403_A Section Template 4/2/15 9:21 PM Page 1 B4 THE SHERIDAN PRESS BABY BLUES® by Jerry Scott and Rick Kirkman COMICS www.thesheridanpress.com FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2014 DRS. OZ & ROIZEN Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen MARY WORTH by Karen Moy and Joe Giella BORN LOSER® by Art and Chip Sansom The heavy metal band Manowar became the Guinness World Records' "World's Loudest Band" when they hit 129.5 decibels in a live concert in 1994. And why isn't that cool? Because permanent hearing loss can hap- pen from listening to 85 dBs for an extended period of time, and it takes only 15 minutes of 100 dBs for that kind of damage to be done. (A typical conversation is about 60 dBs.) According to a new World Health Organization report, hearing loss is a life-changing health issue that threatens 1.1 BILLION teens and young adults around the world. And it's mostly caused by "unsafe use of personal audio devices, including smartphones, and exposure to damaging levels of sound at noisy entertainment venues such as nightclubs, bars and sporting events." If young folks become partially or severely deaf, the report points out, they'll pay a big price in mental and physical health issues, not to mention lost employment opportunities and social difficulties. So listen up, Mom and Dad! Protect your kids' hearing by making them aware of the risks associated with earbuds (1 hour a day at a low volume is optimal); loud concerts (very uncool, but they should wear earplugs); and deafening sporting events (earplugs again). Convince them by downloading a decibel meter app to their smartphone: Have them measure the volume in their earbuds (keep it around 70) and at any venue, so decades from now they can hear the sounds of nature, their children's voices and the music they love. DEAR ABBY Pauline Phillips and Jeanne Phillips GARFIELD by Jim Davis FRANK & ERNEST® by Bob Thaves REX MORGAN, M.D. by Woody Wilson and Tony DiPreta ZITS® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman DILBERT by S. Adams ALLEY OOP® by Dave Graue and Jack Bender HUNGRY THERAPIST SHOULD PLAN AHEAD FOR LATE-MORNING SNACK DEAR ABBY: We have a daughter with severe developmental disabilities. Thankfully, she receives 40plus hours of in-home therapy a week, which is covered by insurance. Her first therapist arrives at 7:30 a.m. and leaves at 11:30 a.m. Some days, she will pick up something to eat on the way. Most days, I suspect she hasn't eaten breakfast. About once a week she'll call out for me, asking for a snack -- usually a breakfast sandwich -- which I make for her. Last week, she asked for some chocolate-covered nuts I had offered her once. I told her we had eaten them. I finally put out a bowl of old hard candy to stop her from asking. She has been eating it for a while now and joking that I'm making her gain weight. Must I continue providing her snacks or say something about her bringing her own? I am grateful for the work she does for our daughter and hope I'm not sounding petty. -UNSURE IN KANSAS DEAR UNSURE: You should not be responsible for feeding your daughter's therapist. Have a talk with the therapist and suggest that if she's "out of fuel" at the end of your daughter's session that she bring some individually wrapped cheese sticks or fruit with her. It would be a lot healthier than what you're giving her and probably better for her. DEAR ABBY: My 18-yearold son and his fiancee have been kicked out of a few apartments and have asked to live with me. Wanting to help him, I agreed. When they moved in, I gave them four rules to follow: No drugs in the house, no sex, no coming upstairs after 10 p.m., and the dishes must be done every night or they will pay $400 a month rent. Well, a week ago I caught them doing drugs, so I called the cops. They were arrested that night. They are now asking to come back. I refuse to allow it because I have an 11year-old at home with me and another 18-year-old who I want to keep away from this kind of influence. My son keeps texting me and trying to guilt me into changing my mind because he got his fiancee pregnant. Where I live it gets very cold, but I need to show my other children it's not OK to do drugs. Am I doing the right thing by not letting them come back, or am I a heartless mother like he says? -- MOM OF TOUGH LOVE DEAR MOM: Regardless of what your son says, you are not heartless. You took him in with certain conditions. He and his girlfriend abused your trust, and you handled the situation wisely. If the girl is really pregnant, she should not be using drugs. If she's hooked on something, she needs to get into a rehabilitation program ASAP. If she has parents, perhaps they will take her in. 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Broadway Apts. 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse Available in Dayton, WY. Rent based on income. Please call 307-751-1752 or 1-888-387-7368 Toll-Free for application Equal Housing Opportunity EXTRA LG. 2 BR. Low utils. $650/mo. + $500 dep. 1 yr. lease. Ref's req'd. 307-751-2445. 1 BR. 242 S. Thurmond. No pets/smk. 600 sq. ft. $485/mo. Call 307-620-2167 2BR. RANCHESTER. 950 sq. ft. No pets. $650. 763-3252. BUILDINGS FOR LEASE Houses, Unfurnished for Rent Rail Road Land & Cattle Co. Has Shop Space, Warehouse Space, Retail Space, Office Space and much more for lease! CLEAN 1BR. 745 Park St. New flooring and bathroom. W/D furn. $550/mo. City util pd. NO SMK/PETS. Ref's req'd. 1 yr lease. 672-9563. 673-5555 NEWLY RENOVATED 1BR cottage in Sheridan. No smk/pets. W/D hookups. $675/mo. $500 dep. Call 307-655-9753. Rooms for Rent SMOKER FRIENDLY ROOM for rent. $250/mo incl wi-fi & utilities $250 dep. ($50 non-refundable). Avail now. 307-655-5243. Furnished Apts for Rent 1BR. 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Box 6308 Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-6421 2015 SHERIDAN RECREATION DISTRICT SUMMER JOB OPENINGS # OF POSITIONS: POSITION: Aquatics Director 1 Youth Baseball Umpires 4-6 Little Sluggers Baseball Coaches 2-4 SALARY: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $12.00 2035 Quail Ct. $15/$18 per gm $9.35/hr. $319,000 MLS# 14-734 6th Street & College Concession 2 $7.65/hr. 6th St & College Concession Mgr 1 $10.65/hr. Youth Tennis Coaches 2-4 $10.65/hr. Lifeguards/Swim Instructors 25 $8.45-$9.45/hr. Park Maintenance Person 2 $9.35/hr Athletic Field Maintenance 2 $9.35-$12.35 DOQ Weed & Mosquito Technicians 2 $9.35/hr 306 N. Main St. Sheridan, WY (307) 672-8911 Office Hours Sat 9am-2pm www.eracrc.com Feel free to call for more information about any of the positions above. All wages are starting rates. (307)674-6421 Please contact the Sheridan Recreation District if interested any of the above positions. Job descriptions are available to be picked up at our Thorne Rider Park location. 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Apply online at: https://jobs. sheridan.edu EOE. PERKINS IS currently accepting applications for SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: Kitchen Manager, Dining Room Manager, & all other positions. AM & PM shifts avail. Apply in person at 1373 Coffeen Ave or online at www. pleaseapplyonline.com/ sugarlandenterprises. EOE Bridge Phillip Alder IF YOU BID UP, PLAY UP ALSO Khalil Gibran, a Lebanese artist, poet and writer, said, "The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom, but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind." That is so true. At the bridge table, after bidding, you must apply your mind to winning the requisite number of tricks. In today's deal, South pushes into six hearts. West leads the spade 10 to South's ace. How should declarer continue? In the auction, South's twoheart rebid was forcing, since North's two-over-one response guaranteed a rebid. When South heard about respectable heart support, he plunged into Blackwood. He upgraded for his secondary club fit. If trumps are 2-2, there will be no problems. If they are 4-0, the contract has no chance. But what if they are 3-1? Then it looks as if declarer would need the club finesse to work. However, there is another possibility. South cashes his heart ace, plays a diamond to dummy's ace, ruffs a diamond in his hand, leads a heart to dummy's king (getting the bad news), and ruffs the last diamond. Then declarer plays off his other two spade winners. With his preparations complete, South exits with a trump, giving East the lead. Here, East has only clubs left in his hand, so must play away from his queen into dummy's ace-jack. Note, though, that if East still has a spade or diamond in his hand, declarer would ruff and take the club finesse. Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted, Office Autos-Accessories FULL TIME C.N.As WANTED!! If you are looking for a position in a NO LIFT work environment- come see us at Emeritus at Sugarland Ridge. Our full time team members enjoy employment which offers access to medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, flexible scheduling, computerized continuing education system, opportunities for growth and advancement, as well as a warm, family-like atmosphere. We currently have vacancies for NIGHT SHIFT (10p-6a) certified nursing assistants. If you are energetic, caring and enjoy giving excellent care to seniors, then we want you to join our family. Apply in person at 1551 Sugarland Ridge. ELM LOCATING & UTILITY SERVICES Locate Technician Sheridan, WY area *On the job training *$13-$18/hr DOE *Company vehicle provided *Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen *For complete job description go to www.elmllc.com Fax resume to: 406327-6877 or email clark.whitcomb@elmlo cating.com EEO THE CITY of SHERIDAN is actively recruiting an energetic and dynamic individual with excellent skills in customer service and multitasking for the Full Time position of Administrative Assistant for the Utilities Division. This position is responsible for performing administrative and secretarial duties in support of department operations, including but not limited to, maintaining department files, answering phones and walk-in customer inquiries, and preparing correspondence. This is a fully benefited position including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, state pension retirement, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and a wellness program. The hiring range is $17.17- $18.97/hour DOE. Candidates must pass a comprehensive background check. Qualified applicants should submit a completed City of Sheridan job application to City Hall, 55 Grinnell Plaza by 4/3/15. Full job description, required minimum qualifications and application can be found at www.sheridanwy.net. The City of Sheridan is a drug-free work place. WATER PRODUCTS, INC. is actively seeking an energetic & dynamic person with excellent skills in customer service & multitasking for FT position of ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Knowledge of QB preferred but will train the right person. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Pre-employment drug testing & background check required. Pick up application @ Water Products, Inc., 1831 S. Sheridan Ave. FORD TIRES & 16" RIMS. 8 hole. 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Have fun and enjoy yourself this weekend because your favorite companions may be too busy to give you the attention you deserve next week. Lend a helping hand to a neighbor. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone or something playfully shocking could grab your attention. You may be tempted to meet someone at a distance in an online chat room for a safe and anonymous adventure. Just don't take any unrea- Pickups Help Wanted, Professional SHERIDAN COUNTY School District #1 is accepting applications for the following positions: ·Elementary Music Teacher (Tongue River) ·Kindergarten Teacher (Tongue River) ·Secondary Physical Education Teacher (Tongue River) The candidate must be eligible for a Wyoming Teaching certificate. Possible coaching or student activities may be available. If interested, contact Brandi Miller, bmiller@ sheridan.k12.wy.us or visit district website, www.sheridan.k12.wy. us for more information and application. Position open until filled. E.O.E. 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Remote Entry. $3995. Call 752-3325 MOVING SALE. 428 Shadow Ridge Blvd. Children's clothes & toys, furniture, household goods. 7am-12pm. SATURDAY APRIL 4th from 8am to noon, 2698 West Loucks Large selection of Christmas decorations, collectibles, nightstand, women size 7 shoes, some clothing, household goods and so much more.. See these and the weekend color comics online at www.thesheridanpress.com Omarr’s Daily Astrological Forecast BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor James Roday was born in San Antonio, Texas, on this date in 1976. This birthday guy, born James Rodriguez, starred as Shawn Spencer on TV's "Psych" from 20062014. He also starred in the short-lived series "Miss Match" and has appeared on episodes of "Love Bites" and "Fear Itself." On the big screen, Roday's resume includes "Gravy," "The Dukes of Hazzard" and "Showtime." ARIES (March 21-April 19): Harness your energies and use them wisely. Don't let minor attractions or irritations get under your skin. Follow through on an inspiring thought, whether it comes through a mentor or just a passing conversation. TAURUS (April 20-May PRIME RATE MOTORS is buying clean, preowned vehicles of all ages. We also install B&W GN hitches, 5th Wheel Hitches, Pickup Flatbeds, Krogman Bale Beds. Stop by 2305 Coffeen Ave. or call 674-6677. sonable chances. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Think outside the box without tearing it to pieces. You won't struggle to make ends meet if you use a little imagination. Someone might give you a clue, an idea, a small gratuity, or just some plain old-fashioned advice. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Concentrate on being original and innovative without upsetting anyone's applecart. Voicing your opinions in the wrong venue might stir up controversy or cause a rift. Don't foolishly jump in where angels fear to tread. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There's a full moon in your sign. 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True friends are always there by your side through thick and thin. Make the best of the current conditions by concentrating on what your companions really want and need. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There's safety in numbers. Participate in a group discussion, visit a local gathering place, or go out on a double date. The friendlier you are toward others, the more likely you'll get friendly feedback in return. IF APRIL 4 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Reach for your dreams during the next 4-6 weeks. Anything that's good for you'll achieve with ease. However, you may be protected from getting what's not in your best interest. Ambition may drive you to burn the candle at both ends for the next several months, and starting any new business plan might be an uphill battle. If you work hard and fulfill your obligations you can win the stardom you crave or the kudos you deserve in September. Circumstances may force you to prove yourself again and again, but rewards will come. A helpful opportunity in October might lighten the load. 040315Legals_Layout 1 4/2/15 9:22 PM Page 1 YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS | CITY John Heath Mayor 307-675-4223 Public Notices FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 www.thesheridanpress.com WHY PUBLIC NOTICES ARE IMPORTANT | Kristin Kelly Councilor 307-673-4751 Shelleen Smith Councilor 307-461-7082 Thayer Shafer Councilor 307-674-4118 Alex Lee Councilor 307-752-8804 Jesus Rios Councilor 307-461-9565 Kelly Gooch Councilor 307-752-7137 COUNTY Pete Carroll Treasurer 307-674-2520 Eda Thompson Clerk 307-674-2500 Nickie Arney Clerk of District Court 307-674-2960 John Fenn 4th Judicial District Court Judge 307-674-2960 Shelley Cundiff Sheridan County Circut Court Judge 307-674-2940 William Edelman 4th Judicial District Court Judge 307-674-2960 P.J. Kane Coroner 307-673-5837 Mike Nickel Chairman Commissioner 307-674-2900 Terry Cram Commissioner 307-674-2900 Tom Ringley Commissioner 307-674-2900 Steve Maier Commissioner 307-674-2900 Dave Hofmeier Sheriff 307-672-3455 Bob Rolston Commissioner 307-674-2900 Paul Fall Assessor 307-674-2535 Matt Redle County Attorney 307-674-2580 STATE Matt Mead Governor 307-777-7434 Rosie Berger Representative House Dist. 51 307-672-7600 Mark Jennings Representative House Dist. 30 307-461-0697 John Patton Representative House Dist. 29 307-672-2776 Mike Madden Representative House Dist. 40 307-684-9356 Dave Kinskey Senator Senate Dist. 22 307-461-4297 307-278-6030 Bruce Burns Senator Senate Dist. 21 307-672-6491 Public notices allow citizens to monitor their government and make sure that it is working in their best interest. Independent newspapers assist in this cause by carrying out their partnership with the people’s right to know through public notices. By offering an independent and archived record of public notices, newspapers foster a more trusting relationship between government and its citizens. Newspapers have the experience and expertise in publishing public notices and have done so since the Revolutionary War. Today, they remain an established, trustworthy and neutral source that ably transfers information between government and the people. Public notices are the lasting record of how the public’s resources are used and are presented in the most efficient and effective means possible. IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT STATE OF WYOMING ss. COUNTY OF SHERIDAN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jill Mae Randolph a/k/a Jill M. Randolph, Deceased. ) Probate No. PR 2015-47 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on March 30, 2015, Nicholas Petry, Richard Petry, and Steven Petry filed in the above named Court an Application for Decree of Distribution for the purpose of distributing, by summary procedure, the following real property located in Sheridan County, Wyoming: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 7 in the Krause Addition to the Town now the City of Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming Persons objecting to this Application shall immediately notify the District Court. DATED this 30th day of March, 2015. CROWLEY FLECK PLLP By: /s/ Alicia D. Kisling Alicia D. Kisling (W.S.B. # 7-4540) Attorneys for Applicants 101 West Brundage Street Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 673-3000 akisling@crowleyfleck.com Publish: April 3, 10, 2015. IN THE DISTRICT COURT, FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, COUNTY OF SHERIDAN, STATE OF WYOMING IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANE M. LIX, Deceased. Probate No. PR 2015-30 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECREE ESTABLISHING RIGHT AND TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Thomas Mefford, also known as Thomas L. Mefford, Marjorie Seader and Ashley Inguagiato and Gayle Mefford, the devisees under the Last Will and Testament of Jane M. Lix, who died on November 25, 2014, has filed in the above entitled court an Application for Decree Establishing Right and Title to Real Property concerning certain real estate which is described as follows: THE SHERIDAN PRESS B7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS | Default: Failure to fulfill an obligation, especially the obligation to make payments when due to a lender. Encumbrance: A right attached to the property of another that may lessen its value, such as a lien, mortgage, or easement. Foreclosure: The legal process of terminating an owner’s interest in property, usually as the result of a default under a mortgage. Foreclosure may be accomplished by order of a court or by the statutory process known as foreclosure by advertisement (also known as a power of sale foreclosure). Lien: A legal claim asserted against the property of another, usually as security for a debt or obligation. Mortgage: A lien granted by the owner of property to provide security for a debt or obligation. Unit 3A and Garage 3A, Indian Hills Estates Condominiums and Garage Units, Sheridan County, Wyoming All objections shall be made in writing and shall be filed with the Clerk of the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District, Sheridan County, Wyoming, no later than eleven (11) days after the first publication of this Notice. If no objections are filed by said date, the District Court shall enter its Decree establishing all right, title, and interest to the above-described real property in Thomas Mefford, also known as Thomas L. Mefford, Marjorie Seader and Ashley Inguagiato and Gayle Mefford, pursuant to the facts set forth in the Application. Dated this 23rd day of March, 2015. Nickie Arney Clerk of the District Court By: /s/ Sue Blackley Deputy Clerk Timothy S. Tarver Attorney at Law P.O. Box 6284 Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 Publish: March, 27 and April 3, 2015. CHEYENNE, WYOMING NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AND FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR HIGHWAY WORK Notice is hereby given that the State Transportation Commission of Wyoming has accepted as completed according to plans, specifications and rules governing the same work performed under that certain contract between the State of Wyoming, acting through said Commission, and S & S Builders, LLC the contractor on Highway Project Numbers B134035 & B134036 in Sheridan county consisting of bridge rehabilitations & miscellaneous work at various locations in Transportation District 4 & the Contractor is entitled to final settlement therefore; that the Director of the Department of Transportation will cause said Contractor to be paid the full amount due him under said contract on April 30, 2015. The date of the first publication of this Notice is March 20, 2015. STATE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF WYOMING By:/s/Kimberly Lamb Project Resource Coordinator Budget Program Publish: March 20, 27, April 3, 2015. Power of Sale: A clause commonly written into a mortgage authorizing the mortgagee to advertise and sell the property in the event of default. The process is governed by statute, but is not supervised by any court. Probate: The court procedure in which a decedent’s liabilities are settled and her assets are distributed to her heirs. Public Notice: Notice given to the public or persons affected regarding certain types of legal proceedings, usually by publishing in a newspaper of general circulation. This notice is usually required in matters that concern the public. Disclaimer: The foregoing terms and definitions are provided merely as a guide to the reader and are not offered as authoritative definitions of legal terms. Your Right To Know and be informed of government legal proceedings is embodied in public notices. This newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. 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All legal notices must be paid in full an "AFFIDAVIT OF before PUBLICATION" will be issued. • Please contact The Sheridan Press legal advertising department at 6722431 if you have questions. A group of unidentified men is pictured here in front of the original Bank of Commerce, then located across the alley from the Mint Bar. The 6th man from the left with white shirt and black kerchief could perhaps be Bill Eaton. The sign above advertises Kentucky Cigars. To the left is a Real Estate and Insurance office. The photo is from the SorvikBurris collection, given to Jack Sorvik by his neighbors, the Joe Burris family. They are in the Sheridan County Museum's Memory Book collection. B8 Scores 0403.qxp_A Section Template 4/3/15 10:41 AM Page 1 B8 THE SHERIDAN PRESS www.thesheridanpress.com FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 CROW: Sealed the deal with second goal FROM B1 A misjudged through ball by a Gillette defender allowed Shassetz’s pass to find the toe of Noah Iberlin, who poked it in for the easy goal. Despite the two-goal advantage, though, Johnson knew how quickly the tides could turn, especially with the wind blowing like it was last night. “We were a little more defensive minded,” Johnson said of the second half adjustments. “But we didn’t want to give up that pressure. We didn’t want to just come back and play to not lose. We wanted to play to win.” The Broncs never let up. They nearly struck just as early in the second half as they did in the first, but a shot bounced off the post and the ground and somehow didn’t go in the net. It was Crow, this time with some fancy footwork, who closed the game just as he had opened it. One-on-one with his defender, Crow froze his defender with moves that Michael Flatley may borrow. He shook the defender, tapped the ball to Shassetz, and Shassetz gave it right back. Crow finished the highlight-reel play with a low kick in the bottom corner of the goal. 3-0. Broncs win. It may have been their first win over Gillette in a while, but Johnson doesn’t want to focus too much on the Camels. Sheridan travels to Laramie next week where they will take on the defending state champs. “This is not even close to the highlight of our season,” he said. “We want to start this and say, ‘What did we do that made us successful in this game, and how can we replicate that?’ It’s going to be a tough test for us.” The Broncs will be on the road next weekend to take on Laramie and Cheyenne South. Sheridan’s Cody Williams takes a shot at the goal during the game against Gillette Thursday at Sheridan High School. JUSTIN SHEELY | THE SHERIDAN PRESS SMART: Owes VCU $500,000 buyout FROM B1 At VCU, Smart took over a program that had had great success under Jeff Capel, and then Anthony Grant. He hopes to avoid the pitfalls at Texas that his predecessors encountered when they left to take over programs at universities considered “football schools.” Capel lasted five years at Oklahoma before being fired, and Grant spent six at Alabama before he was dismissed. By leaving before May 1, Smart owes VCU a $500,000 buyout. His contract also contains a provision that if he became a head coach at another institution, that school would have to play VCU in a home-and-home series, or pay VCU $250,000. Barnes led Texas to 16 NCAA Tournaments in 17 seasons but his teams haven’t made it out of the first weekend since 2008. His best years came from 2003-2008, when Texas made its first Final Four in more than 50 years and twice more reached the tournament’s final eight. Texas also earned the program’s first No. 1 ranking in the 2009-2010 season. Smart had some success right away at VCU when the Rams won the CBI postseason tournament in his first year. But it was VCU’s monumental run in the NCAA Tournament the following year that really got Smart noticed. The Rams went from being a questionable selection, barely getting a bid and playing in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, to beating five major-conference schools to reach the Final Four. The Rams have been back in the NCAA Tournament each of the past four seasons, but were eliminated in the round of 32 in 2012 and 2013 and lost their first game in overtime each of the past two seasons. Beyond the Final Four run, this year might have been Smart’s best coaching job at VCU. The Rams lost Briante Weber, the leader of their “havoc” defensive style, on Jan. 31 to a knee injury, and played the last month and a half with scoring leader Treveon Graham bothered by a high left ankle sprain, sometimes even sidelined. VCU (26-10) lost six of 10 late in the season, enduring its first three-game slide in Smart’s six seasons, before winning five straight, including four in four days, to win the Atlantic 10 title. Smart’s 26 wins in six consecutive seasons is a feat matched only by Duke. With the interest he has generated in basketball, a $25 million basketball practice facility is under construction and scheduled to be ready for use in the fall. GOAL: Gillette capitalizes on free kick FROM B1 Just five minutes into the half, a bump from a Sheridan defender allowed Gillette a free kick, some 40 yards out. The Lady Broncs formed their typical wall and readied the defense. That’s when Gillette’s Emma Jurewicz booted the free kick around the wall and past any and all defenders. Jones had no shot. The goalie stretched her arms as far as they could go, but it was no use. That ball was headed right for the upper 90, and nobody was stopping it. The Lady Broncs came close to an equalizer only once, but a scrum for the ball in the box resulted in a Robbi Ryan yellow card rather than a goal. Sheridan never recovered. “We still have people playing positions they haven’t played yet ever before, and we’re still working on combinations,” Marshall said. “But still, with that being said, it was flat tonight. I’m not sure why. We had a great week of practice. It just, unfortunately, didn’t work out for us tonight.” The Lady Broncs will look to bounce back from last night’s loss when they take on Laramie and Cheyenne South next weekend. Both games will be played at Scott Field. Manfred: MLB’s decision on Hamilton probably after opener NEW YORK (AP) — Commissioner Rob Manfred says a decision on possible discipline against Los Angeles Angels star Josh Hamilton likely will happen after opening day. Manfred had been hoping for a decision before the Angels start play Monday at Seattle. “I think that we’ll have something on Hamilton in relatively short order — probably has been a little slower just because he’s not available to play,” Manfred said Wednesday on SiriusXM radio. Asked whether it would be before opening day, Manfred responded: “shortly after, probably.” Hamilton has had a long history of drug and alcohol abuse, and has been suspended in the past. The Angels said Hamilton met with baseball officials last month, but neither side provided details on the reason for the session. He is recovering from shoulder surgery and his status for opening day was in jeopardy even before the meeting with MLB. Hamilton is going into the third season of a $125 million, five-year contract with the Angels. No paws to Hank craze: Brewers pup items are hot sellers MILWAUKEE (AP) — The fascination with Hank the dog has legs. The stray pup wandered into the Milwaukee Brewers’ spring training facility in Arizona last year. Later adopted by a team executive, the fluffy white pooch remains a top fan favorite. In time for Monday’s home opener, a kiosk of Hank-related items has been erected on the field level concourse at Miller Park. It features a variety of items for sale, including Hank T-shirts, plush toys and dog leashes. A locked display case features an array of expensive collectibles for the most dedicated Hank fans. A Hank-worn All-Star game jersey, made especially for him, can be purchased for a whopping $1,200. The dog’s bowl, with food residue still visible, has a $100 price tag. A bed on which Hank once slept can be had for $250. Want a framed picture of Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy with the precious pup that includes swatches of jerseys worn by each? Shell out $175 and take it home. “This is just of function of the demand for Hank merchandise,” Brewers chief operating officer Rick Schlesinger said Thursday. The Wisconsin Humane Society receives 20 percent of revenue from the sale of Hank merchandise. To date, more than $200,000 has been raised, the team said. Hank again will be honored with a bobblehead doll, which will be adorned in pink and doled out to fans attending a Mother’s Day game. “It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that Hank is extremely popular,” Schlesinger said. Hank visited the Maryvale Baseball Park in Phoenix last week to raise awareness for pet adoption programs at the Arizona Humane Society. He will make appearances for charitable causes in the Milwaukee area during the season, and return for several visits to Miller Park, too. Otherwise, Schlesinger said things are also looking up with ticket sales, which are up more than 15 percent from the same time a year ago despite the team’s lateseason collapse. The Brewers missed the playoffs for a third straight year. “Our fans shared our disappointment the finish last year but they are committed to this team and are showing it with ticket purchases,” he said. To date, the Brewers have sold about 1.6 million tickets. The Brewers also unveiled a variety of unusual food options during a sneak preview Thursday at Miller Park, including nachos on a stick and an 18-inch bratwurst topped with shoestring fries, gravy, cheese curds, fried sauerkraut, cheese sauce, fried jalapenos, sour cream and chives. Buffalo-based Delaware North Cos., the stadium’s food vendor, developed the items.
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