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113th Year, No. 1 Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 Tuesday, May 18, 1999 Daily price 50¢
Montana’s Gov. shares plans, ideas
Racicot wants to support
Gov. Bush’s campaign
By Wyeth Friday
Staff reporter
Presidential hopeful Texas Gov. George W. Bush may see strong support
from Montana Gov. Marc Racicot.
Racicot, who attended eighth grade graduation at Spring Creek School in
Decker last night, said he plans to help in the Bush campaign.
“I don’t plan to run for Congress or any state office either. I want to help in
the Bush campaign in as much capacity that I can while still handling other
responsibilities,” Racicot said.
Racicot ends his second term in January of 2001 and cannot run again under
term limit rules. He took office in 1992.
Racicot said he has no specific plan after he finishes his term.
“I want to perform my current assignment now before looking into another
direction and concentrating on the future,” Racicot said.
The governor was asked about the ongoing plan to put the Tongue River
Railroad through southeastern Montana to expedite coal extraction in the region.
The planned railway has drawn criticism from ranchers, environmentalists
and historic preservationists who worry about land values, environmental degradation
and loss of archeological Indian sites and native American burial grounds.
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Please see Racicot, Page 2
City swaps
parcel to
realign
Avoca Ave.
By Pat Blair
Senior Staff reporter
The Sheridan Press/Roger Ames
BAD HAIR PLAY — Highland
Park Elementary fourth grader
Giesella Shaffer has her hair
done by classmates as they
prepare for their appearance in
a dress rehearsal of Treasure
Island on Saturday. The curtain
goes up at 7 p.m. Thursday at
in the gym at Highland Park.
SETTING UP — Kathy Wick
and Peggy Blaha mirror their
brush strokes as they work on
the sets for the Highland Park
production of Treasure Island.
A state proposal to realign a portion of Avoca
Avenue lay behind the Sheridan’s City Council’s
decision last night to swap a 1,877-square foot parcel
of land on the west side of Coffeen Avenue for
a slightly larger, adjoining tract of land immediately
to the east.
The city-owned property was valued at approximately
$8,300 in a recent appraisal, compared to
The Sheridan Press/Roger Ames
COMMENCEMENT — Montana Gov. Marc Racicot receives a
standing ovation from students at the Spring Creek School in
Decker. Racicot was invited to the commencement ceremony of
eighth-grade students Brandi Follmer and Tye Pierce.
By Pat Blair
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By Wyeth Friday
Staff reporter
Senior Staff reporter
A letter from Spring Creek School eighth grader Brandi
Follmer brought Montana Gov. Marc Racicot last night to the oneroom
school on the Tongue River Reservoir land near Decker.
“I wanted something special for graduation. I thought about
who I would like have come and speak and I wrote to him,” said
Follmer at the commencement ceremony for her and the only other
eighth grader, Tye Pierce.
Follmer and Pierce both will attend Tongue River High School
in Dayton in the fall.
“I got my diploma in the mail. It isn’t every day that the governor
comes to your graduation,” said John Young, who attended the
ceremony.
The graduation drew about 40 people to Spring Creek School,
which is perched on a ridge above the reservoir with a commanding
view of the Big Horn Mountains. The building went from
being the Decker bar to the Montana Club to the Decker
Sheridan Inn rises
from near disaster
Rags-to-riches author
Horatio Alger might have
been delighted with the
turnaround — the Historic
Sheridan Inn is debt-free
for the first time in nearly
a decade.
“The building is now
secure, and it belongs to
the people of Sheridan
County,” Sheridan
Heritage Center member
Della Herbst announced
Monday.
It’s a major change
from a year ago when the
Sheridan Heritage Center
board of directors responsible for operating and maintaining the Historic Sheridan
Inn faced financial disaster.
Repayment of the state loan that helped purchase the inn from bankruptcy was
two years behind at that time.
SHC was approximately $13,000 in debt. SHC’s option to purchase the inn was
in jeopardy, and chances looked bleak for continued existence of the inn.
All those debts have been erased, and the SHC is operating in the black, said
Herbst, chair of the SHC’s fund-raising committee.
The major reason has been the Sheridan Heritage Gable Sponsorship Program.
The program was launched last summer with two goals, Herbst said: finish paying
off the $100,000 state loan that helped buy the inn nearly 10 years ago, and to
establish an endowment program to finance continued repairs.
From staff reports
The Sheridan County Commission
unanimously agreed to sign the fire and
ambulance service consolidation agreement
this morning.
One change from the proposed original
contract is that now all county fire
employees can test for the positions but
only three may be placed on assignment
with the city fire department.
Previously, only full-time firefighters
were guaranteed a job interview.
The county firefighters are not
guaranteed a job, but only guaranteed a
job interview.
Consolidation will save the county
an estimated $155,000 over four years,
according to Commissioner Steve Cox.
“We have no control over the
$13,900 for the adjoining tract, but City Planning
Assistant Andy Wenburg told the council there will
be no exchange of money.
Both tracts are approximately across Coffeen
from Perkins Restaurant. The trade was with Jeanne
M. Clark, trustee of the Jeanne M. Clark Revocable
Trust.
The trade allows the city to acquire land that can
be used for right-of-way for the proposed Avoca
Avenue realignment.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is
proposing to re-align the intersection in conjunc-
Spring Creek School celebrates
graduation with top official
Please see Graduation, Page 2
The Sheridan Press/Roger Ames
The Historic Sheridan Inn gable sales helped get
the inn out of debt.
Please see Inn, Page 2
Commissioners sign
consolidation papers
agreement in terms of how the city will
manage the operations. We’ve done the
best we can to protect our employees,
the equipment and fiscal resources,”
Cox said.
He said he was surprised with the
number of people who have problems
with the agreement but haven’t read it.
Sheridan Major Jim Wilson was to
meet today with 911 personnel and
provide job descriptions and details of
employment. He was also to meet with
county firefighters today.
The 911 Joint Powers Ambulance
Board will discuss the contract at its
Thursday meeting.
The city and joint powers board
have yet to sign the contract. The
agreement would not go into effect
until they have.
tion with tentative plans announced earlier this
year to put signals at the Sugarland/Coffeen intersection.
In other action last night:
•The council awarded bids for playground
structure systems, play curbs and playground
surface material at Lions Park and Thorne-Rider
Park. Both bids were awarded to Boyce
Recreation of Wellsville, Utah, in amounts of
just under $22,000 for Thorne-Rider and
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2 The Sheridan Press, Tuesday, May 18, 1999
District 1 agrees to keep Slack school open for another year
By Larque Richter
Staff reporter
Poetry of Slack School students, horses
galloping on a ridge and a cool breeze blowing
through the school set the tone for the District
1 School Board meeting last night.
Teacher Marcine Kvidahl and a handful of
children gave their annual presentation for the
trustees at the school northwest of Parkman on
Pass Creek.
Later in the meeting, the board agreed to
operate the school for another year. Tongue
River Elementary Principal Jolene Adams said
Graduation
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Community Center and Spring Creek School.
Racicot flew into Sheridan at about 6:15 p.m. to
attend the graduation at the school.
The school, a co-op venture between Decker
and Kirby, has 14 students in kindergarten through
eighth grade.
“Brandi wrote to me and told me Spring Creek
was the first consolidated co-op school in
Montana, I could expect to see the Tongue River
Dam. ... It was a most persuasive letter and I
accepted the invitation,” Racicot said.
The Montana governor, finishing his second
term, told the two graduates and the audience how
lucky they were to participate in a small school
environment.
“It’s unfortunate that not every child in the
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Slack parents who raised money this year
to purchase playground equipment for the
school said the equipment was just ordered.
The board approved resignations of TRHS
special education teacher Bridgett Eure, Big
Horn second/third grade teacher Kristie
Schuman, bus driver Ben MacConnell and
TRE aide Teri Slack.
It hired William Hanewald to replace
Chuck Bailey as the TRHS science instructor.
Hanewald has been teaching in Casper.
Erin Smith and Nolan Lamers were also
world can feel the sense of custody and possession
of their whole lives. ... The investment you have
made here, you will never ever forget,” Racicot
said. He said the graduation exercise was called
commencement for a good reason.
“This ceremony is called commencement and it
occurs in the springtime because this event brings
on change. ... These graduates are going into
another layer of society and will put their print on
this state and nation,” Racicot said.
The ceremony was accented with silver and
purple crepe paper and balloons, a song by the
Spring Creek Students, and a poem by school coop
board member Jim Hamilton honoring the graduates,
an recognition medals were given out to
each student for different achievements ranging
from strong math skills to good overall attitude.
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hired as summer student employees.
The board voted to purchase two modular
classrooms from Cokeville schools for
$13,200. One modular will be placed at the
southeast corner of the Big Horn gym. Two
proposals for the second modular, with two
classrooms, have been received; the board has
not decided where it will be placed.
In other business, the board:
• Paid bills including general fund,
$592,044.65; ESEA Title fund, $21,584.19;
major repair and maintenance fund, $7,950;
hot lunch fund; $16,507.07; BHHS activity
fund, $8,319.58; TRHS activity fund,
$3,930.50; TRMS activity fund, $1,222.63;
“It is important to have so many people support
this school. We are very honored to have all of you
here and have the governor visit us,” said Lila
Taylor, chairwoman of the co-op school board.
“There’s is no place on the planet I’d rather be
than at Spring Creek School right now,” Racicot
told the crowd.
Families and students gathered after the governor’s
address for photos with and autographs from
Montana’s top official.
“Do you want coffee or punch?” first grader
Althea Wallop asked Racicot, handing him a piece
of cake.
The sun set and people moved outside and
around the school to eat a potluck meal.
“It’s been a while since I’ve been to the Decker
area. In the spring time after some rain, there is no
place like here. It’s beautiful,” Racicot said.
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and TRE activity fund, $455.82.
• Agreed to pay single insurance premiums
at an increased $33 per employee.
Insurance premiums will rise from $167.96 to
$200.96 in July, which will affect summer
payroll, according to business manager John
MacQueen.
• Approved salaries of nine certified staff
and one classified position. The staff salaries
were approved prior to budgeting because the
positions affect scheduling for the 1999/2000
school year. Other salaries will be discussed in
June during budgeting.
• Set a budget workshop for June 9 at 6
p.m.
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$19,689 for Lions Park. Recreation
District Director Richard Wright
said two other companies bid on the
projects but did not meet specifications.
•The council authorized advertising
for permitting software that
will replace non-Y2K compatible
Inn
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Sixty of the 69 gables were
offered for sale in sponsorships in
units of 20 at a time. Gables could
be — and have been — purchased
by individuals, families, organizations
and businesses.
Money from the initial sales was
earmarked for loan repayment.
The state Farm Loan Board
(now State Loans and Investment
Board) awarded the city and
Sheridan County $100,000 in grant
and $100,000 in loan to buy the inn
from bankruptcy.
SHC, a non-profit organization
that took on care, maintenance and
renovation of the historic structure,
was responsible for repaying the
loan in the amount of $15,240.77
annually.
Under terms of the agreement
with the Historic Sheridan Inn Joint
Powers Board, SHC would have the
option of acquiring the inn for $1
when the loan was paid off.
SHC defaulted on loan payments
in 1997 and again in 1998.
Money raised from gables sponsorships
paid off both those loans.
Additional payments made it possi-
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“It’s a tough call. This is a very
special part of the state and there are
trade offs and compromises,” he said.
“But I think if it can be done
without irreparable damage to the
area, there are great opportunities for
the state and its people.”
He characterized the process of
approving the railroad as uncertain
but moving forward.
“Raising the capital is one of the
main challenges. ... I believe the federal
permitting process will be complete
before I leave office,” Racicot
said.
software in the building, planning
and zoning and clerk/treasurer’s
departments.
•The council approved street closures
and sidewalk use in downtown
Sheridan for upcoming events
of the Sheridan County Chamber of
Commerce and Uptown Sheridan
Association.
ble to make the 1999 payment as of
May 1, and money is in hand for the
final payment that’s due in
December 2000 thanks to an anonymous
donor, Herbst said.
“We’re now working with the
(Historic Sheridan Inn) joint powers
board to determine what the next
step should be,” Herbst said.
She said the loan funds were
boosted by an anonymous donor
who purchased three gables and
donated the entire $15,240.77 needed
for the final payment.
Thirteen of the 60 gables remain
unsold and are available for sponsorships
at $1,500 each, Herbst
said. Money from those sales, plus
some funds left over from the sales
to date, will be used to establish an
endowment fund to ensure the inn
will not face future financial crises.
An immediate decision is pending
on whether to pay off the Year
2000 loan now or hold the payment
until it is actually due. The SHC
will then have until July 2001 to
exercise its option to buy the inn
from the city and county.
They’re decisions Herbst and
other SHC members are happy to
have.
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By Wyeth Friday
Staff reporter
National Emergency Medical
Services Week is May 17 through
22, and Sheridan’s 15-year old
911 Ambulance Service is providing
information and displays for
residents to see and understand
what the service does.
“The city and county formed
the Joint Powers Ambulance
Board in 1984, and the service has
been operated that way ever
since,” said Bill Bomar, ambulance
service director.
Bomar said the ambulance service,
which has two office staff
and nine full time emergency service
employees, didn’t have
paramedics until a few years ago.
Now, seven of the nine full
time employees are certified
paramedics, capable of administering
medications, using a defibrillator
and performing other emergency
duties.
“We set up the only
paramedics class to graduate in the
state of Wyoming,” Bomar said.
He said teamwork between
local doctors and doctors
statewide, other certified
paramedics in Casper and Billings,
WORLAND (AP) — High
school administrators canceled
class Monday after vandals broke
in through a window and caused
damage reportedly in the thousands
of dollars.
The culprits left decomposing
cattle remains and a dead skunk in
the building Sunday night, according
to Jack Stott, business manager
for Washakie County School
District 1.
Police were interviewing students
Monday, but no arrests had
been made by Monday evening.
Investigators believed the building
had been entered twice, with the
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and the willingness of the
Sheridan employees to give their
own time and money to become
paramedics made the paramedic
program possible.
But having paramedics is only
one of the big changes at the
ambulance service.
“We started with about 400 to
500 calls per year and now we
have upwards of 2,600 calls per
year,” Bomar said.
There are days when all four of
the service’s ambulances are out at
the same time.
“We’ve had those days. And
we have transports to Casper and
Billings for patients who need services
Memorial Hospital of
Sheridan County can’t provide,”
Bomar said.
The ambulance service welcomes
the public to come and visit
the displays in the lobby of City
Hall. Two display boards of photos
and information and two glass
cases show equipment and materials
the ambulance service uses.
“People can come and see what
we do here and, if we have staff
available, we will be happy to give
a tour of the vehicles and equipment
we have here,” Bomar said.
The displays will be up through
this week at City Hall.
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EMS WEEK —There are nine full time 911 Ambulance Service employees and 18 employees who also work on a part-time basis as needed.
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The Big Horn Mountain
Cruisers motorcycle club needs
teddy bears.
Other stuffed animals will be
accepted too.
The stuffed critters will be
donated to the Shriners for their
Children’s Hospital.
Motorcycle club members will
form a parade Saturday morning
from the parking lot at Kmart
south on Main and Coffeen
streets to the Wal-Mart parking
lot. The parade will start at 11
a.m., and anyone with a motorcycle
and a stuffed animal is welcome
to participate, Diaz said.
The parade is to call attention
to the need for the stuffed animals,
used to comfort children at
the special Shriners’ Hospital.
The Big Horn Mountain
Cruisers have drop-off locations
for the animals at Kmart and
Wal-Mart, Diaz said.
Members of the club will meet
at the Kalif Shrine Temple in
Sheridan at 9 a.m. for a breakfast
hosted by the Kalif Shrine.
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Crossovers around the collapse
site on Interstate 90 opened
to traffic shortly before 9 a.m.
today, according to Wyoming
Department of Transportation
officials.
Traffic will be detoured, and
will be on two lanes for about a
half-mile around the area between
the Meade Creek and Piney Creek
exchanges.
Big Horn choir
concert tonight
BIG HORN — Concertgoers
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The art preview will begin at
6:30 p.m. in the high school gym.
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An array of choral performances
will start at 7 p.m.
The Big Horn choir will sing
“Under the Boardwalk” and
“Haunting Melody.”
Haley Clark, Rachael Groe
and Tanya Redenbaugh will follow
with solo performances.
Middle school and elementary
students and parents will join the
high school choir for the final
piece, by Celine Dion, “Let’s
Talk About Love.”
“We’re doing this piece to recognize
the one unifying human
factor in all of the violent turmoil
dominating the headlines... recognizing
that violence is not affecting
numbers, it’s affecting individuals.
Families are ripped apart
forever,” said Gostas.

4 Opinion The
Diplomas are
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to learn
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elief, pride, happiness, and sadness.
I saw all that and more at the Sheridan
College commencement ceremony Saturday,
and it brought back memories of my
graduations past.
This is the time of year when high school
students and college students across the nation walk up
to the podium and carry away a piece of paper
signifying years of work, stress, defeat, victory and
experiences to carry through
the rest of life.
I stood in the freshly mowed
football stadium of Hamden
High School in 1990 and
watched our principal read off
our names hurriedly as a dark
storm cloud approached,
blotting out the afternoon sun.
I remember signing
yearbooks and wondering how
many of those faces and names
I would see again.
I remember one close
friend,who encapsulated high
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school with a quote under her yearbook picture: “They
drove through those days in the car with the top rolled
down, and they thought it would go on forever.”
Four years later, I walked in the commencement at
Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y.
The accomplishment seemed even heavier on my
shoulders than high school. Now, I was expected to
really enter the “real world” and make things happen.
Sheridan College Alumnus Michael Wells on
Saturday dared the 1999 graduating class to dream.
I agree with this challenge and I believe dreaming is
easily lost in the frenetic world of work, make money,
buy things, have things and on and on it goes.
To the graduates this year, both high school and
college, I say dream as much as possible and do it now.
The person who is saving all the fun for retirement
has missed the point.
I dreamed of bicycling across the country and it
became a reality two years ago.
I dreamed of moving to the West, and one year ago, I
packed my truck in Connecticut and drove to Denver
and started job searching and ended up in Sheridan.
I have new dreams. Not all will be fulfilled, but I
plan to satisfy many of them.
I have a little list I keep called “Life Experiences.”
Some of the items on the list are basic, like a book I
want to read. Some of the items are larger, like sailing
across the ocean on a cargo ship, or climbing Cloud
Peak.
So as you walk to the podiums this spring and take
your pieces of paper, remember they are only licenses
for learning, not proof of things done and gone.
Dream your dreams graduates, and then live them.
If you do, you will never say, “I wish I had.” You
will only say, “Remember when ...”
Where to write
Sen. Craig Thomas
109 Hart Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-6441
craig@thomas.senate.gov
Sen. Michael Enzi
Russell Building Rm. 290
Washington,D.C., 29510
(202) 224-3424
senator@enzi.senate.gov
Congresswoman Barbara Cubin
1114 Longworth House Office Building,
Washington, D.C., 20515
(202) 225-2311
barbara.cubin@mail.house.gov
Letters
Sheridan High School
losing one of its
best instructors
Editor:
I’m sad to say this year Sheridan High School is
losing one of its best teachers — Mr. Andy
Edmundson. He is a great band teacher and has taught
every one of his students to love music and enjoy their
instruments.
Mr. Ed has done some crazy things before; at
homecoming last year he dressed up in all black clothes
and a black wig as Mr. Kewel, the substitute teacher.
Last June, Mr. Ed did something a lot of teachers
would never consider. He took 76 of his band students
across the United States to Washington, D.C., to show
off all the musical talent of Wyoming students.
Rep. Craig Thomas nominated our band to play at
the Kennedy Center, where he and Rep. Mike Enzi
attended our performance. We also performed at the
J. Byron Veach
Sheridan
In response to Duane Buchholz's guest opinion in the
May 5 Sheridan Press, I disagree with Buchholz’s
statement “that is what the Supreme Court was talking
about when it ruled that burning the flag to make a
political statement was protected speech under the First
Amendment.”
With all due respect, I feel they tried to take an easy
way out.
According to my dictionary, the word speech is the
power of expressing or communicating by speaking. I
fear that Buchholz and the Supreme Court both
confused the word communication, which is defined as
meaning to gain attention by either verbal or written
message, or a process by which information is
exchanged between individuals by a common system of
Lincoln Memorial, and Navy Memorial.
We visited the White House, Arlington Cemetery
and the Washington Monument.
We also went to the Amusement Park, Kings
Dominion, and got to see Mr. Ed fly though the air on
the Extreme Skyflyer. No one could ever forget seeing
Mr. Ed dressed up in make-up and Russian clothes in
the spring musical “Fiddler on the Roof” at the high
school. All the band kids in the production were
shocked Mr. Ed would do this, that is wearing make-up.
It was a great opportunity to work with him and to see
him dance.
Some people in the community may be wondering
why Mr. Ed is leaving. The reason is, Mr. Ed lost his
father at the beginning of this year to cancer, and he’s
going back to college to get a degree in music therapy
to make the lives of ill people better. What Mr. Ed will
be doing is great, because we all know he’ll be doing
something to help others.
If you haven’t ever seen Mr. Edmundson direct his
band, please come and see his final concert at Sheridan
High School this Thursday, May 20, in the SHS gym at
symbols, signs or behavior.
Which still left the fact that speech is a form of
communication and not the other way around.
In my opinion, if either the Justices of the Supreme
Court or Buchholz had read the entire context of the
First Amendment, they would have discovered that it
gives each of us two other choices of communicating
our feelings to our government. The right of the people
to peaceably assemble, and to petition the government
for a redress of grievances.
Buchholz wrote if Congress gets the authority to
restrict this kind of speech, what will they try to do the
next time someone says something they don’t want to
hear?
I can’t understand the above remark. Congress is
only using the authority granted them by Article Five of
the Constitution.
MALLARD FILMORE by Bruce Tinsley
Sheridan Press, Tuesday, May 18, 1999
7:30 p.m. He will be greatly missed by all of his
students and their parents.
Monica J. Hanson
SHS student
Letter carriers
collect more than
3 tons of food
Editor:
The letter carriers of Branch 1006, Sheridan, would
like to say thanks to all the people who made this year’s
food drive a big success. Together, we collected 6,500
pounds of food to feed the hungry in our community.
We beat last year’s total by 1,500 pounds.
Thanks for making a difference.
NALC
Branch 1006
Sheridan
Guest opinion
Disagrees with Buchholz flag burning opinion
By WALTER R. MEARS
AP Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON — In the language of the air war that
NATO does not call a war, ‘‘ethnic cleansing’’ is a
strangely antiseptic phrase for repression and killing,
coined by perpetrators, now used by their foes.
It sounds better than the reality of ruined, torched
homes and people driven from them, some killed, some
exiled. Not quite genocide, but related. But the Balkan
phrase routinely is used by NATO and U.S. officials.
‘‘Ethnic cleansing’’ is a Serbian term for driving out
other people, in the current case the Albanians of
Kosovo, the province the Yugoslav regime wants rid of
them. While variations of the usage date to the earliest
days of World War II, it is a 1990s usage, by Serbs and
Croatians, for what they were doing and, sometimes, for
what they said was being done to them.
Slobodan Milosevic said in 1987 that the Albanian
majority was seeking to ‘‘ethnically clean Kosovo.’’
NATO began bombing Serb targets because Milosevic
refused to accept a settlement with an international
peacekeeping force to prevent the Serbs from doing
violence against the ethnic Albanians.
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The Serbian word ‘‘ciscenje’’ gains something in the
translation to ‘‘ethnic cleansing’’ in English. To cleanse
is a good thing — defined by the dictionary as ‘‘to
release, deliver or absolve from sin or guilt.’’ Or to wash
clean.
What really has happened, by U.S. and independent
accounts, is ethnic repression, destruction and murder.
NATO has its own vocabulary in the conflict over
Kosovo. The declared mission is to ‘‘degrade’’ Serb
forces and their ability to drive the Albanians from
Kosovo. That means to destroy their command posts,
weapons, supplies and supply lines and, obviously, to
kill some of them in the process.
The aim is to force Milosevic to accept a settlement
including NATO peacekeeping forces, who then could
go into Kosovo in a ‘‘permissive environment,’’
meaning they wouldn’t have to fight the Serbs to make
way for the return of the Kosovo Albanians who survive
‘‘ethnic cleansing.’’
‘‘In our time,’’ George Orwell wrote in 1946,
‘‘political speech and writing are largely the defence of
the indefensible. ...
‘‘Thus political language has to consist largely of
Buchholz wrote there will never be another
Constitution or Bill of Rights because there will never
again be statesmen or scholars as Madison and
Jefferson of yesteryear.
As one who spent many hours studying the writings
of these two great statesmen, I don’t find it strange that
it took about 175 years for someone to discover this
strange definition for the word speech. Their wisdom
has not been properly emphasized in recent times.
Another thing I wonder about is, Mr. Buchholz’s
favorite example of nonverbal speech is when someone
flips someone else the finger, a message is sent and
received.
I must assume that if someone had communicated in
this manner with him in his courtroom, he would have
considered it as protected by the First Amendment.
Quotes
‘‘You can’t tell where the
commission’s authority begins or
ends and the local board control
begins and ends.’’
— Laramie County Community College
President Charles Bohlen, saying the
authority of the Wyoming Community College
Commission and that of the seven community
colleges need to be clarified.
‘‘It’s going to take several hours for
officers to complete their
investigation and several more hours
for the cleanup.’’
— Worland Police Chief Bob Richardson
about vandalism at Washakie County School
District No. 1 that forced cancelling class
Monday. Included were decomposing cattle
parts scattered about the school.
Precise language also a casualty of Kosovo conflict
euphemism, question-begging and sheer cloudy
vagueness.’’
In ‘‘Politics and the English Language,’’ Orwell told
— and foretold:
‘‘Defenceless villages are bombarded from the air, the
inhabitants driven out into the countryside, the cattle
machine-gunned, the huts set on fire with incendiary
bullets: This is called pacification.
‘‘Millions of peasants are robbed of their farms and
sent trudging along the roads with no more than they can
carry: This is called transfer of population or
rectification of frontiers.
‘‘People are imprisoned for years without trial, or shot
in the back of the head or sent to die of scurvy in Arctic
lumber camps: This is called elimination of unreliable
elements.
‘‘Such phraseology is needed if one wants to name
things without calling up mental pictures of them,’’
Orwell wrote.
Walter R. Mears, vice president and special
correspondent for The Associated Press, has reported on
Washington and national politics for more than 30
years.

People The
Jarrod Hansford and Ashlee McCarn
David Bradway and Jera Tingley
Roach, Hough will marry
in the Big Horn Mountains
Jack and Lorraine Roach of
Sheridan announce the engagement
of their daughter, Holly
Roach, to Brian Hough.
The wedding will be in the
Big Horn Mountains July 24,
with a reception to follow at
Bear Lodge.
Brian is the son of Fred and
Sharon Hough of Naples, Fla.
His grandparents are Wayne
and Velma Joiner of Visala,
Calif.
He is a 1989 graduate of
Sheridan High School. He
New
faces
Shae Lynn Larae
Suchor
Shae Lynn Larae Suchor,
daughter of Jay and Missi
Suchor of Sheridan, was born
May 1, 1999, weighing 6 lbs.,
7 ozs.
She joins brothers Peytonn
and Dalton.
Her grandparents are Pat
Shane, and Jerry and Sharon
Brantz, all of Sheridan; and
Ray and Ralene Suchor of
Crawford, Neb.
Her great-grandparents are
George and Lois Miech, and
Geraldine Brantz, all of
Sheridan; and Lela Clark of
Crawford, Neb.
Her great-great-grandmother
is May Tiaval of Sheridan.
Evan Michael Staben
Evan Michael Staben, son
of Stacey and Kurt Staben of
Sheridan, was born May 4,
1999, weighing 8 lbs., 13 ozs.
His grandparents are Larry
and June Warren of Sheridan,
and Fran and Bud Staben of
Hollister, Calif.
Rianna Marie
Hornsby
Rianna Marie Hornsby,
daughter of Don and Janee
Hornsby of Sheridan, was born
May 5, 1999, weighing 6 lbs.,
12 ozs.
She joins one sibling,
Mitchell.
Her grandparents are
Sharon and August Martin of
Modesto, Calif.
graduated from the Denver
Institute of Technology, and is
working at Albertson's in
Sheridan.
Holly is the granddaughter
of Elsie and Frank Perona of
Tacoma, Wash.
She is a 1995 graduate of
Big Horn High School, and
works for GenWest Marketing
in Sheridan. She will attend
Sheridan College this fall,
majoring in science.
Hansford, McCarn
announce
July wedding
Ashlee Lou McCarn and Jarrod Allen
Hansford announce their engagement to
marry July 31 at the Trail End Historic
Center.
Ashlee is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Ray McCarn of Sheridan.
Her grandparents are Mrs. Jeanne M.
Owen and the late Jack Owen of
Sheridan, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCarn
of Hopland, Calif.
She is a 1997 graduate of Sheridan
High School, and attended Sheridan
College.
She works in the customer service
department of Jackson State Bank in
Jackson.
Jarrod is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry
Arnold of Sheridan.
His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.
Allen Land of Casper; Mr. and Mrs. B.Y.
Hansford and Mrs. Irene Finey, all of
Cumby, Texas.
He is a 1996 graduate of Sheridan
High School, and attended Universal
Technical Institute in Phoenix.
He is working as a heating and cooling
technician for Delcon in Jackson.
A reception will follow the ceremony
at the Sheridan Inn.
Tingley, Bradway
engaged to
wed in Sheridan
Jera N. Tingley and David D.
Bradway announce their plans to
marry July 31 at Grace Baptist
Church in Sheridan.
Jera is the daughter of Jackson
and Lou Ann Tingley of Sheridan.
Her grandparents are Mr. and
Mrs. Donald Bale of Medina, N.Y.,
and Mr. and Mrs. William Tingley of
Binghamton, N.Y.
She is a 1999 graduate of Grace
Baptist School in Sheridan.
David is the son of John and
Barbara Peters of Neosho, Wis.
His grandparents are Mr. and
Mrs. Myron Moore, and Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Bradway, all of
Spooner, Wis.; and Mr. and Mrs.
Frederick Peters of Hartford, Wis.
He graduated from Maranatha
Baptist Academy in Watertown,
Wis., and will graduate Beaver
Dam Technical College in
Wisconsin this month.
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Jochems graduate with honors
from Grace University of Omaha
Jason Allan Jochems and Joy Dempsey Jochems, formerly of
Dayton, graduated with honors from Grace University in Omaha,
Neb., May 8.
Jason, a 1998 graduate of Tongue River High School, graduated
with high honors, maintaining a 3.79 grade point average, and was
one of five students to be selected by the faculty to become a member
of Delta Epsilon Chi
Honor Society.
He played in the Grace
Concert Band for the prelude,
processional and
recessional, and sang select
pieces with Grace Chorale
for the commencement.
Joy, a 1995 graduate of
Tongue River High School,
graduated with highest
honors, maintaining a 4.0
grade point average.
They both received the
Standard Teacher's
Diploma of the Evangelical
Training Association.
In attendance at the
graduation were parents
Kent and Jan Dempsey of
Basin; Marv and Tara
Jochems and Andy
Jochems of Billings, Mont.; Joy and Jason Jochems
and grandparents Frank and
Gwen Dempsey of Dayton.
Jason is youth pastor and Joy is church secretary at Gretna
Community Church in Gretna, Neb.
Sheridan student awarded
All-College Scholarship
Katherine Heine, daughter of William
and Melinda Heine of Sheridan, has been
awarded an All-College Scholarship from
Aid Association for Lutherans.
The scholarship award is $2,000, $500
for each four years.
Heine will graduate this year from
Sheridan High School. She received the
award based on academic record, leadership,
church and community involvement and
extracurricular activities.
Katherine
Heine
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6 The Sheridan Press, Tuesday, May 18, 1999
ACLU: School
prayer not
constitutional
CHEYENNE (AP) — A proposal to
consider supporting student-led prayer in
Laramie County School District No. 1 is
unconstitutional, according to the
Wyoming chapter of the American Civil
Liberties Union.
‘‘It’s already clear the school district
may not sponsor prayer in the schools,’’
said Marv Johnson, Wyoming ACLU
executive director.
The school board voted 4-3 last week
to establish a student safety committee. At
the recommendation of trustee Leonard
Mosher, the board charged the committee
with investigating student prayer.
Mosher said Monday he came up with
the prayer idea in response to the recent
attack at Columbine High School in
Littleton, Colo., which left 15 people dead.
He said every school district should discuss
how to prevent such attacks.
‘‘There’s a lot of people saying that if
we had prayer in our schools this wouldn’t
happen,’’ he said. ‘‘That’s all I’m asking
for is to discuss the issue. I’m not trying to
be controversial.’’
Mosher has been appointed to organize
the committee which will look at ways to
prevent crises, according to school board
chairwoman Beth Howard.
Mosher said he personally favors
prayer in schools and believes students’
First Amendment rights gives them the
right to have prayer sessions.
Howard said a group of Christian athletes
at Central High School in Cheyenne
sponsors activities outside school including
flagpole prayer sessions.
College commission
CCC: Colleges’
overning body
eeds clearer role
CHEYENNE (AP) — The authority of
the Wyoming Community College
Commission and that of the seven community
colleges need to be clarified, Laramie
County Community College President
Charles Bohlen said.
Bohlen echoed the findings of a recent
audit of Wyoming’s community college
system.
‘‘You can’t tell where the commission’s
authority begins or ends and the local board
control begins and ends,’’ he said.
The audit calls for the Legislature to prioritize
and colleges’ objectives and ‘‘clearly
and unequivocally define the roles of the
players within that context.’’
The Legislative Service Office recently
presented the report to the Management
Audit Committee at the direction of the
Legislature’s Management Council.
‘‘I think the main thing is the commission
exists to support the colleges and
advance their missions,’’ said Tom Henry,
executive director of the commission. ‘‘We
want to be able to do that in the most meaningful
and productive way possible.’’
Henry said state statutes are structured
to force the commission to be a regulator.
One example, he said, is its so far unused
authority to terminate college programs.
Bohlen said the colleges’ boards should
be trusted to pull the plug on programs that
do not work.
‘‘The person who holds you accountable
can still be your advocate, but if you’re a
regulator you can’t be an advocate,’’ he
said. ‘‘It just doesn’t work.’’
The report will likely be referred to the
Joint Education Committee, according to
William Lovejoy, dean of information for
the commission. Lovejoy said was unsure
when the Legislature could begin dealing
with the issues in the report.
Pentagon reports
Prisoner release not
gesture of goodwill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. decision to release
two Serb soldiers held as prisoners of war was neither a
goodwill gesture to Yugoslav President Slobodan
Milosevic nor a response to his decision this month to let
three American POWs go home, Clinton administration
officials say.
‘‘It is not a quid pro quo,’’ Pentagon spokesman
Kenneth Bacon said Monday.
The two Yugoslav army privates were captured in
Kosovo by the rebel Kosovo Liberation Army and transferred
by the Albanian government last month to U.S.
Army custody. They have been held at a military prison
in Germany.
CHEYENNE (AP) — The nation’s secondhighest
teen violent death rate caused Wyoming
to slip to its lowest overall ranking, 26th, in an
annual study of children’s well-being released
Tuesday.
The number of violent deaths among those
aged 15 to 19 was 77 percent higher than the
national average in 1996, according to the 1999
Kids Count Data Book, prepared by the Annie E.
Casey Foundation.
‘‘The rate of teen deaths by accident, homicide
and suicide is particularly alarming,’’ said
Kathy Emmons, Wyoming Children’s Action
Alliance executive director.
In Wyoming, there were 110 violent teen
deaths per 100,000 teens in 1996, compared to 62
nationwide. From 1985 to 1996, the rate increased
10 percent in the state. Only the District of
Columbia had a higher rate, with 298 deaths per
100,000 teens.
Violent teen mortality was one of three categories
measured in which the well-being of
Wyoming’s children deteriorated, the report said.
The state also saw a 67 percent increase in the
number of one-parent families, and an 18 percent
JACKSON (AP) — The state Revenue and
Expenditure Select Committee could recommend
a real estate transfer tax alongside spending cuts
to address a projected $130 million budget shortfall,
said a leading legislator.
Sen. Grant Larson, R-Jackson, said he
hopes the committee adopts the tax in its final
recommendations to the Legislature.
One version of the transfer tax would have
raised more than $1 million in Teton County
RAWLINS (AP) — A jury convicted a
Tampa, Fla., man of assaulting two teen-agers
aboard a Greyhound bus because one had repeatedly
bumped his seat.
Melvin Slaton, 35, was found guilty Friday of
two counts of aggravated assault and battery
against the youths, who were aboard a stopped
eastbound bus on Dec. 3, 1998.
Police said Slaton became upset because the
girl, 16, of Turlock, Calif., kept bumping his seat,
and punched her in the face. He then stabbed her
Notice of Public Hearing
Department of Employment
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
State of Wyoming
A Public Hearing to obtain citizen’s comments on the State Plan of the Wyoming
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) will be held by compressed video on May 27,
1999, from 9:00 a.m. to 10: a.m. at the following locations:
Cheyenne: Laramie County Community College
Education Enrichment Center, Room 213
Casper: UW Outreach Center
951 N. Poplar, Room 107
Riverton: Central Wyoming Community College
Classroom Wing, Room CW 122
Evanston: Life Long Learning Center
336 Summit Street
Sheridan: Sheridan College
Griffith Memorial Bldg., Room GMB011
All meeting rooms are accessible. Individuals who have a hearing impairment and need
an interpreter to participate in the hearing, please contact DVR at least one week prior to
the hearing.
A draft copy of the State Plan may be obtained prior to the hearing by contacting DVR
at (307) 777-7389, or by writing to DVR, 1100 Herschler Building, Cheyenne, Wyoming
82002. Written comments on the State Plan will be accepted through June 4, 1999.
Gary W. Child, DVR Administrator
The two were flown today to Budapest, the Hungarian
capital, taken to Hungary’s border with Yugoslavia and
turned over to Yugoslav authorities, said Amanda
Williamson, a spokeswoman for the International
Committee of the Red Cross.
Defense Secretary William Cohen, in Louisiana
Monday to observe Army training at Fort Polk, said
Pentagon officials hope release of the Serb prisoners will
prompt Milosevic to release any future NATO POWs
more quickly. Yugoslavia held three American soldiers
for 32 days before their release this month.
However, Cohen told reporters, ‘‘This should not be
seen as any kind of goodwill gesture to him.’’
Wyoming
focus
Rawlins man
gets jail for
vehicular homicide
RAWLINS (AP) — A Rawlins
man was sentenced to at least 18
months in prison after pleading
guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide.
Keith Nulle, 29, was charged in
the crash that killed Ralph E.
Erickson, 47, on Dec. 17, 1998.
Authorities said the small pickup
truck Nulle was driving went off
Carbon County Road 401 about 24
miles south of Rawlins and rolled
1.5 times.
Nulle, who was not injured, had
a blood alcohol level of .12 percent,
authorities said.
He was sentenced last week to
18 to 36 months in prison.
Marathon Oil
lays off
5 workers
CODY (AP) — Five workers
were terminated by Marathon Oil as
the result of a realignment of some
of its holdings in northwest
Wyoming, company officials said.
In March, officials said the sale
of seven regional oil fields would
result in elimination of up to 15 jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of Americans say they
support the efforts by the United States and its European allies in
the Kosovo conflict, but a poll indicates they’re growing weary of
the lengthy bombing campaign.
More than half favor negotiations to settle the conflict, says an
ABC-Washington Post poll released Monday.
A majority, 59 percent, supports the air war, and just over half,
52 percent, would support ground troops as a way to end the conflict,
according to the poll. But support for the air war has slipped 9
percentage points since early April and support for ground troops to
end the conflict dropped 5 percentage points in that time.
A majority, 56 percent, opposes sending in ground troops if
there is a good chance that some U.S. soldiers would be killed in the
fighting.
‘‘This is not a sea change in public opinion,’’ ABC News poll
director Gary Langer said. ‘‘Most people still support the allied
effort, but we do see signs of fatigue with the conflict.’’
Approval of President Clinton’s handling of the Kosovo conflict,
60 percent in early April, is at 53 percent in the latest poll.
the percent of teens not attending school and not
working: a drop of 27 percent.
When all ten categories are averaged,
Wyoming ranked 26th among all the states and
the District of Columbia. It was the state’s worst
accident, homicide and ranking in the 10 years that the annual study has
suicide is particularly been compiled. In 1998, Wyoming ranked 20th.
States in the Midwest and Northeast general-
alarming.
ly had the highest scores for children’s wellbeing.
Kathy Emmons New Hampshire ranked first, followed by
North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Utah.
The rest of the top 10 included Maine, Iowa,
Massachusetts, Vermont and New Jersey.
increase in percent of low birth weight babies. The District of Columbia ranked 51st,
The study indicated that positive trends were behind Mississippi, Louisiana, New Mexico,
seen in seven categories, including a 48 percent ”
Alabama and Arizona, which ranked 50th
drop in the infant mortality rate; 20 percent through 46th, respectively.
decrease in the child death rate; 25 percent reduc- Wyoming ranked lower than its neighbors.
tion in the percentage of children living with par- After Utah’s No. 5 ranking, Nebraska was next
ents who do not have year-round employment, at 11th, followed by South Dakota, 14th,
and a 7 percent decrease in percent of children Colorado, 16th, Montana, 21st and Idaho, 23rd.
living in poverty.
The study also used six factors to determine
In addition, ‘‘While the teen birth rate the percent of children ‘‘at risk.’’ Those factors
jumped 10 percent nationwide from 1985 to included not living with two parents; household
1996, the rate actually decreased 11 percent in head being a high school dropout; family
Wyoming,’’ said Emmons.
income below the poverty line; child living with
Other categories showing better conditions parent or parents who do not have steady
for youth were the percent of teens who are high employment; family receiving welfare benefits;
school dropouts: a decrease of 11 percent; and and the child not having health insurance.
over three months.
New taxes are necessary to address the projected
deficit because only so much can be cut
from the budget, according to Larson, who is
co-chairman of the committee.
‘‘I think when you come to the bottom line
and realize you have to have additional revenues
I expect it will have a great deal of support,’’
Larson said.
The transfer tax appears to be gaining support
around the state, he said.
‘‘There’s a couple of reasons for that,’’ he
said. ‘‘The main one is the state’s got to have
additional revenue and that’s not necessarily
been the case before. When you look at an
income tax, this becomes more palatable.
Larson has asked county assessors to submit
figures on real estate sales volumes and
types of sales, as well as the estimated rev-
male companion, age unknown, in the face with a
knife when he came to her aid, officers said.
Both required stitches at a Rawlins hospital.
Jurors heard a taped conversation of
Slaton’s account of the incident given to
police. ‘‘I told them if they keep it up
(bumping the seat) I was going to cut
them. I got just plumb tired of it,’’ he
said.
The girl testified that Slaton did not say
anything prior to the attack, which
Polls show less support
for Kosovo conflict
State high in violent teen deaths Patients
Legislature may consider real estate transfer tax
■ New tax proposal
would help address
budget shortfall
“
■ Rating causes state to slip
to 26th for child well-being The rate of teen deaths by
enues of a transfer tax. The Department of
Revenue is also compiling numbers for the
committee, he said.
Officials are working to identify which real
estate transactions would be eligible for taxation.
For example, transfers between relatives
and bank foreclosures might not be taxable.
The transfer tax has been proposed in the
Legislature three times since the issue was
first raised in the early 1990s, but legislation
has never made it out of committee.
Taxes are first introduced in the House of
Representatives, then assigned to the House
Revenue Committee. Historically, Wyoming
legislators have been hesitant to raise taxes.
Larson introduced a transfer tax bill during
the 1999 Legislature, but soon withdrew the
measure because it lacked information on
which sales would be eligible.
Jury convicts man of assaulting bus riders
occurred while the bus was parked at a
truck stop in Rawlins.
‘‘The boy and girl behind him had no
weapons,’’ said prosecutor Tom Campbell.
‘‘They never so much as touched his arm and
they were hit with a knife, sliced with a knife.’’
The bus driver, who was not on the bus
when the assaults occurred, said he noticed a
‘‘commotion’’ when he re-boarded, then saw
Slaton with a knife at his side. The driver left
the bus and called 911.
in the Big Horn Basin.
Marathon, which employs about
280 in the basin, had offered a voluntary
termination severance package,
and eight eligible employees
accepted.
The company said the sale of
interests in the Cody and Shoshone
units, and the Half-Moon, North
Danker, Elk Basin, Little Sand
Draw and Walker Dome fields was
made in order to buy additional
interests in Park and Hot Springs
counties.
The realignment was aimed at
producing a net gain of about 350
barrels of oil daily, officials said
earlier.
No other terminations due to the
sale were expected, said Gary
Lewis, environmental safety and
regulatory manager. ‘‘We took care
of what we thought we needed to
address,’’ he said.
The five workers were terminated
May 7.
Woman attempts
suicide in
Laramie Co. jail
CHEYENNE (AP) — A woman
has become the 11th Laramie
County Detention Center prisoner
this year to attempt suicide.
Deputies found the woman, 43,
hanging in her cell, but she was
stopped before she seriously injured
herself, according to sheriff’s Capt.
August Wenzel.
to test new
cancer drug
BOSTON (AP) — A
highly publicized experimental
cancer drug that
wiped out tumors in mice
will be tested on patients for
the first time in Boston later
this year.
The dramatic effect of
the drug called endostatin
has raised the hopes of cancer
patients and the medical
community.
‘‘I think it’s exciting, but
of course you always have
the risk that something will
fail’’ in early testing, said
Dr. Judah Folkman, the
Harvard University and
Children’s Hospital
researcher whose assistant,
Michael O’Reilly, discovered
endostatin.
Endostatin and a sister
protein, angiostatin, work by
destroying the tumors’ ability
to sprout new blood vessels,
but do not harm normal
cells. This makes cancer fall
dormant or disappear altogether
in lab animals, but no
one knows if the same thing
will happen in people.
The first phase of the trial
will check for adverse
side effects, though
researchers will also look
for signs that the drug is
halting progress of tumors.
If the drug is found to be
safe, a second phase will
evaluate the drug’s effectiveness.
The first phase, to begin
in the fall, will involve
about 25 patients at the
Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute, Brigham and
Women’s Hospital and
Massachusetts General
Hospital, all in Boston.
Candidates must have solid
tumors from lymphoma or
cancers of the colon, breast
and other organs.
The initial tests will be
sponsored by EntreMed Inc.,
a Maryland-based biotech
company which licensed the
right to develop endostatin
from Boston’s Children’s
Hospital.
She had been in jail a couple of
weeks on revoked probation when
the attempt occurred about two
weeks ago. She is now at the
Wyoming Women’s Center in Lusk,
Wenzel said.
Sheriff Roger Allsop has said the
department is studying factors that
might have contributed to the suicides
and suicide attempts.
Allsop said last month that jail
officials might vary the time
between checking suicide watch
prisoners to make planning a suicide
more difficult. Allsop was not
immediately available for comment
on Monday.
Telecommunications
tower gets OK
from BOPU
CHEYENNE (AP) — Plans to
build a telecommunications tower
on Buffalo Ridge are moving ahead,
despite the objections of some area
residents.
The Cheyenne Board of Public
Utilities approved the project 3-1 on
Monday.
The tower will be built near a
water tower in north Cheyenne.
Most neighborhood residents
oppose the project, said Mike
Sullivan, who lives on the ridge.
Magtech Services Inc.
Consultant Mark Hulshart said business
has been hindered for Pyxis
Communications because the tower
has not been built.

U S West, Global crossing merger
Company stock shares drop SACRAMENTO,
NEW YORK (AP) — Solomon Trujillo and Robert
Annunziata have a common vision of uniting a conservative Baby
Bell and a risky, undersea cable network. Unfortunately, some of
their investors are having trouble seeing it.
Trujillo, chief executive of U S West Inc., and Annunziata,
chief executive of Global Crossing Ltd., watched shares of both
their companies fall Monday after announcing plans to combine
their telecommunications companies in a complex $37 billion
stock swap.
‘‘Investors are still trying to sort the deal out,’’ Robert Wilkes,
a telecom analyst with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. ‘‘And if
you don’t understand something, the first impulse is to sell.’’
U S West Inc., a Baby Bell in 14 West and Midwest states, is
hooking up with Global Crossing, a Bermuda-based upstart that is
building an undersea cable network to wire the continents for
high-speed data and voice communications.
‘‘It’s just not intuitively obvious,’’ said Kevin Moore, an analyst
with B.T. Alex Brown.
Shares of U S West fell $4 to $58.25 on the New York Stock
Exchange. They stayed down throughout the day, despite a report
by financial news TV network CNBC that Qwest
Communications International Inc., the No. 4 long-distance company,
may try to break up the deal with a counter bid for U S
West.
A Qwest spokesman declined to comment.
Shares of Global Crossing, meanwhile, dipped $1.43 3/4 to
$59.93 3/4 on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Investors have at times been slow to embrace the rapid consolidation
and transformation in the telecommunications industry,
which is quickly becoming entwined in cable, entertainment and
Internet businesses.
Around
the nation
FBI sting
nets Australian
spy selling U.S.
defense secrets
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former
Australian intelligence official
was paid $120,000 for nearly 1,000
secret U.S. defense documents by
undercover FBI agents who posed
as foreign spies, lured him to
Virginia and arrested him, the
Justice Department said.
Jean-Philippe Wispelaere, 28,
was charged with attempted espionage
and ordered held without
bond during an initial appearance
Monday before U.S. Magistrate
Judge Theresa Buchanan in suburban
Alexandria, Va. FBI agents
arrested him last Saturday at Dulles
International Airport outside
Washington when he arrived from
Markets
Cash grain
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Wheat 75,675 bushels:
1/4 cent lower to 2 3/4 cents higher; No. 2 hard 2.57-
2.72 1/2n; No. 3 2.46-2.71 1/2n; No. 2 red wheat 2.41-
2.44 1/2n; No. 3 2.30-2.43 1/2n.
Corn 0 bushels: unch to 1 cent lower; No. 2 white
2.74-2.77n; No. 2 yellow 2.06 1/2-2.12n; No. 3 1.86
1/2-2.11n.
No. 2 milo 3.25-3.46n.
No. 1 soybeans 4.39-4.58n.
Hoppers 34.00-39.00.
Grain futures
CHICAGO (AP) — Futures trading on the Chicago
Board of Trade Mon.:
Open High Low Settle Chg.
WHEAT
5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel
May 253 256 1/4 253 255 1/4 +2 1/4
Jul 261 264 3/4 260 1/2 262 3/4 +2 1/4
Sep 271 3/4 275 270 3/4 272 1/2 +1 1/4
Dec 288 1/2 289 3/4 285 288 1/4 +1 3/4
Mar 297 3/4 300 1/4 296 1/2 298 1/2 +1
May 305
Jul 311 313 311 312 +1
Dec 331
Jul 334 334 332 332 +2 1/2
Fri.’s sales 33,797
Fri.’s open int 111,825, up 1,171
CORN
5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel
May 223 1/4 223 1/2 221 3/4 222 1/2 +1 1/4
Jul 222 225 222 223 3/4 +2
Sep 227 229 1/4 227 228 1/4 +1 3/4
Dec 235 1/2 237 1/4 235 1/2 236 1/4 +1 3/4
Mar 243 3/4 246 1/4 243 3/4 245 1/4 +1 1/2
May 249 3/4 250 248 3/4 249 1/4 +1 1/4
Dec 255 1/2 257 255 1/2 255 3/4 +1 1/4
Fri.’s sales 69,895
Fri.’s open int 336,969
OATS
5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel
May 124 124 123 124 +2
Jul 121 122 1/2 120 3/4 122 1/4 +1 1/4
Sep 119 1/4 120 118 1/2 119 1/2 +1
Dec 121 1/2 122 120 3/4 122 +1 1/4
Mar 125 1/4 125 1/4 125 1/4 125 1/4 +1
May 127 1/2 129 127 1/2 129 +4 1/2
Fri.’s sales 1,810
Fri.’s open int 13,750
SOYBEANS
5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel
May 462 1/2 465 462 1/4 463 +1 1/4
Jul 471 473 469 470 3/4 +1 1/2
Aug 473 476 473 473 3/4 +1
Sep 476 1/2 478 1/2 475 475 3/4 +1 1/4
Nov 484 1/2 485 1/2 482 1/2 483 1/4 + 3/4
Jan 493 1/4 495 493 494 +1 3/4
Mar 501 1/2 503 501 1/2 502 3/4 +1 1/4
May 507 511 507 510 1/2 +2
Nov 522 522 1/4 522 522 +1
Fri.’s sales 40,067
Fri.’s open int 162,020
SOYBEAN OIL
60,000 lbs; cents per lb
May 18.00 18.00 17.65 17.70 —.20
Jul 18.09 18.09 17.82 17.88 —.16
Aug 18.23 18.23 17.97 18.03 —.16
Sep 18.35 18.37 18.13 18.18 —.19
Oct 18.48 18.48 18.30 18.31 —.19
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Dec 18.77 18.77 18.52 18.57 —.16
Jan 19.05 19.05 18.86 18.89 —.16
Mar 19.35 19.35 19.14 19.15 —.15
May 19.65 19.70 19.40 19.45 —.12
Jul 19.90 19.90 19.75 19.80 —.07
Aug 20.05 20.05 19.80 19.90 —.10
Sep 19.95 20.05 19.95 20.00 —.10
Fri.’s sales 19,865
Fri.’s open int 131,658, up 1,208
SOYBEAN MEAL
100 tons; dollars per ton
May 133.30 135.70 133.10 135.50 +2.40
Jul 132.80 135.00 132.80 134.60 +1.90
Aug 134.00 135.80 134.00 135.60 +1.80
Sep 134.50 136.90 134.50 136.60 +2.10
Oct 136.80 138.10 136.50 137.50 +1.80
Dec 139.20 141.30 138.80 140.80 +1.80
Jan 142.50 142.80 142.50 142.70 +1.90
Mar 145.00 146.00 145.00 145.50 +2.00
May 147.00 147.50 147.00 147.20 +.70
Jul 150.00 150.50 149.50 150.00 +.70
Fri.’s sales 17,872
Fri.’s open int 101,240
Livestock
CHICAGO (AP) — Futures trading on the Chicago
Mercantile Exchange Mon:
Open High Low Settle Chg.
CATTLE
40,000 lbs.; cents per lb.
Jun 62.12 62.30 61.82 62.15 +.25
Aug 62.20 62.25 61.77 62.10 +.10
Oct 64.67 64.77 64.27 64.72 +.10
Dec 65.75 66.00 65.70 65.92 +.22
Feb 66.75 67.20 66.75 67.17 +.50
Apr 68.10 68.70 68.10 68.67 +.62
Jun 65.70 66.10 65.70 66.10 +.80
Fri.’s sales 14,749
Fri.’s open int 106,022, up 1,192
FEEDER CATTLE
50,000 lbs.; cents per lb.
May 70.97 71.10 70.50 70.92 +.15
Aug 73.85 73.95 73.37 73.92 +.25
Sep 73.67 74.00 73.60 73.92 +.25
Oct 74.25 74.55 74.02 74.52 +.30
Nov 74.95 75.30 74.95 75.30 +.15
Jan 75.65 75.70 75.50 75.70 +.03
Mar 75.00 75.10 75.00 75.10 +.20
Apr 75.20 75.20 75.20 75.20 +.40
Fri.’s sales 3,001
Fri.’s open int 17,564
HOGS,LEAN
40,000 lbs.; cents per lb.
Jun 58.70 58.70 57.40 57.97 —.90
Jul 60.20 60.20 59.20 59.70 —.37
Aug 59.50 59.52 58.77 59.37 —.18
Oct 56.30 56.50 55.70 56.15 —.32
Dec 54.85 54.95 54.55 54.70 —.15
Feb 57.52 57.52 57.10 57.40 —.12
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Telecommunications merger
U S West and Global Crossing are planning to merge in a $37 billion stock swap with each company
controlling 50 percent. A look at the future:
What investors get:
U S West Inc.
U S West shareholders
will get special dividends
of 21 1/2¢ per quarter.
U S West investors get
1.2 shares of either
tracking stock for each
share of U S West they
own.
Global Crossing Ltd.
Frontier Corp.*
Global Crossing shareholders
get 1 share of
either tracking stock for
each share they own.
*Acquisition pending
Source: Companies, AP research
London for what he believed was
another meeting with foreign spies.
An Australian citizen born in
Montreal, Wispelaere worked for
Australian intelligence from July 13,
1998, until his abrupt resignation
Jan. 12, 1999, government court
papers said. Australian Attorney
General Daryl Williams confirmed
this and announced an Australian
inquiry into the case.
Driver in Amtrak
crash falsified
log book
WASHINGTON (AP) — The
truck driver involved in an Amtrak
crash that claimed 11 lives in
Illinois stands accused by the federal
government of falsifying his driving
time log book and is on notice
that he will be fined.
Gail Shibley, spokeswoman for
the Federal Highway
Administration, said Monday that
drivers are allowed some leeway in
filling out their log books, ‘‘but
there were four occasions where this
208 N. Main
Sheridan
(new company)
The combined new company will have two separate stocks.
Investors will be able to choose which stock they want to hold.
Traditional stock
Class L will track traditional
telephone assets and pay a
hefty dividend
U S West’s 16.6 million local
telephone lines.
Frontier’s 1.0 million local
telephone lines.
The U S West Dex printed
directory business.
Frontier’s printed directory
business.
was clearly a false log.’’
Federal rules say a trucker must
be away from the wheel for at least
eight hours after driving for 10
hours. Driving time must be logged
in a book available for inspection.
Shibley did not immediately
have details of the driver’s alleged
infractions, which she said were
spelled out in a letter sent to him on
Monday. Federal regulations allow
a fine of $500 per instance.
Scam combines
junk e-mail,
telemarketing fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) —
Clifton Taylor’s 12-year-old grandson
was doing his homework on the
Internet when he received an e-mail
message saying his order for a purchase
had been processed and $375
would be billed to his credit card in
the next two days.
To cancel the order that he had
never placed, the 7th-grader was
supposed to call the number on the
screen immediately. But instead of a
Apr 56.60 56.60 56.30 56.30 —.30
Jun 63.60 63.90 63.30 63.90
Jul 63.80 —.35
Last spot 55.06, up 0.49
Fri.’s sales 8,914
Fri.’s open int 60,020, up 609
PORK BELLIES
40,000 lbs.; cents per lb.
May 55.00 55.45 54.30 55.45 —.80
Jul 56.00 56.00 54.25 54.65 —1.55
Aug 56.10 56.10 54.30 54.30 —1.80
Feb 66.50 66.90 66.00 66.90 —.70
Mar 69.50 —.20
Last spot 55.65
Fri.’s sales 1,928
Fri.’s open int 6,287
Wheat
KANSAS CITY (AP) —Wheat futures on the Kansas
City Board of Trade Mon:
Open High Low Settle Chg.
WHEAT
5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel
May 273 1/2 277 1/2 273 1/2 277 1/2 +1 1/2
Jul 283 1/2 285 282 283 3/4 +1 1/2
Sep 293 1/2 294 3/4 292 1/2 293 3/4 +1 3/4
Dec 306 3/4 308 1/2 306 307 3/4 +2
Mar 320 +2
May 321
Jul 327 +2
Fri.’s sales 8,808
Fri.’s open int 63,939, up 1,536
Gold
By The Associated Press
Selected world gold prices, Monday.
Hong Kong late: $276.45 off $0.80.
London morning fixing: $276.10 up $0.20.
London afternoon fixing: $276.10 up $0.20.
London late: $275.80 off $0.10.
Paris afternoon fixing: $278.17 off $0.28.
Frankfurt fixing: Unavailable.
Zurich late afternoon: $275.25 off $0.50.
NY Handy & Harman: $276.10 up $0.10.
NY Handy & Harman fabricated: $289.91 up $0.11.
NY Engelhard: $277.22 up $0.10.
High growth stock
Class G Stock will track high-growth Internet
and data assets
Global Crossing’s global fiber optic network,
connecting four continents.
U S West’s !NTERPRISE data networking business,
includes data network integration services, Internet
access, and DSL (digital subscriber lines) services.
U S West’s wireless PCS (personal communications
service) business.
U S West’s Internet Yellow Pages directory business.
Frontier’s U.S. fiber optic network, connecting 120
cities.
Frontier’s long distance business.
Frontier’s GlobalCenter Internet web hosting and
data center business.
Frontier’s CLEC (competitive local exchange
carrier) business.
consumer representative, on the other
end was a pornographic recording
from a site in the West Indies. The
international toll call popped up on
the family’s phone bill shortly after.
‘‘This approach was so different
it caught us by surprise,’’ said
Taylor, a retired school teacher living
outside of Charlotte, N.C.
The scheme — a combination of
spamming, or junk e-mail, and telemarketing
fraud — has already
prompted 20,000 consumers to
complain to America Online.
The Federal Trade Commission
today was announcing a suit filed in
U.S. District Court in Charlotte
against the unknown defendant who
masterminded the scam. The agency
says this action — the first taken
against an unnamed perpetrator —
is a warning to con artists who try to
hide behind the vast, faceless
Internet.
‘‘Anonymity doesn’t necessarily
stand in the way of some kind of
law enforcement,’’ said Eileen
Harrington, the FTC’s associate
director of marketing practices.
NY Engelhard fabricated: $291.08 up $0.10.
NY Merc. gold spot month close Mon: $274.10 off
$1.40.
NY Republic National Bank 4 p.m. Fri: $275.80 off
$1.70.
Metals
NEW YORK (AP) — Spot nonferrous metal prices
Monday.
Aluminum - 60.8 cents per lb., London Metal Exch.
Mon.
Copper - $75.0 Cathode full plate, U.S. destinations.
Copper - 70.65 cents per lb., N.Y. Merc spot Mon.
Lead - 48 cents per lb.
Zinc - 53.72-54.22 cents lb., delivered.
Gold - $276.10 troy oz., Handy & Harman (only daily
quote).
Gold - $274.10 troy oz., NY Merc spot Mon.
Silver -$5.415 Handy & Harman (only daily quote).
Silver - $5.364 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Mon.
Mercury - $150.00 per 76 lb flask, N.Y.
Platinum - $354.00-$356.00 troy oz., N.Y. (contract).
Platinum - $356.00 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Mon.
Cash petroleum
NEW YORK (AP) — Petroleum cash prices Monday
compared with Friday prices
Mon. Fri.
Refined Products
Fuel oil No. 2 NY hbr bg gl fob .4169 .4343
Gasoline unl prem RVP NY hbr bg .5369 .5513
Gasoline unl RVP NY hbr bg gl fob .4781 .4913
Prices provided by Dow Jones Markets
x- prices are for RVP grade of gasoline
Petroleum - Crude Grades
Saudi Arabian light $ per bbl fob 13.03 13.28
North Sea Brent $ per bbl fob 14.88 15.13
West Texas Intermed $ per bbl fob 17.93 18.03
Alaska No. Slope del. West Coast 15.88 16.00
Raw Products
Natural Gas, Henry Hub, $ per mmbtu 2.30 2.26
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Supreme Court: States can’t pay
less welfare to new residents
Calif. (AP) —
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that
thwarts state plans to provide lower
welfare payments to new residents is
a welcome message to the needy,
advocates for the poor say.
‘‘California and other states now
can take down their ‘Poor People
Keep Out’ signs,’’ said Mark
Rosenbaum of the American Civil
Liberties Union of Southern
California.
The court’s 7-2 decision Monday
dashed the plans of California and 14
other states, and was a defeat for
Congress and the Clinton administration.
Ruling in a case involving three
newly arrived California residents,
the court said the state’s desire to
limit their welfare payments would
violate their constitutional right to
travel. Although the word ‘‘travel’’ is
not in the Constitution, the freedom
to move from one state to another has
New York Stock Exchange
NEW YORK (AP)— Noon prices for NYSE listed most
active stocks:
Sales High Low Last Chg
AT&T s .88 29133 60 5-16 59 7-16 59 5/8
AbtLab .68f 5712 48 11-16 48 3-16 48 9-16 —11-16
AMD 10065 19 9-16 18 13-16 19 1/4 + 3/8
AirTouch 11067 99 1/4 98 1/8 99 1/8 + 7/8
Allstate s .60f 8680 38 1/8 37 1/4 37 1/4 — 5-16
AmOnlne s 84233 137 131 13-16 135 1/2 — 5/8
AmExp .90 8771 125 122 15-16 124 1-16+2 7-16
AHomeP .90 7276 62 1/4 61 7/8 61 7/8 — 1/8
AmIntG s .22 5741 117 3/8 116 116 13-16 — 1/8
Analog 6271 40 5/8 39 3/4 39 3/4 — 3-16
Anheus 1.12 6268 74 7/8 73 7/8 74 5/8 + 1 3/8
Apache .28 13204 35 34 1/2 34 7/8 +1 3-16
AscFCap s .22 10677 40 1/2 39 13-16 40 + 9-16
AtlRich 2.85 5863 80 3/4 80 3/8 80 9-16 — 7/8
AutoNatn 8594 15 13-16 15 1/4 15 11-16 + 9-16
BakrHu .46 5613 30 1/4 29 1/4 29 1/4 — 1 1/4
BankOne 1.68 11838 61 1-16 60 9-16 60 13-16 + 1/2
Bk of Am 1.80 8653 69 11-16 68 7-16 68 15-16 + 3/8
BarrickG .20f 13236 18 9-16 17 9-16 17 3/4 —11-16
BellAtl s 1.54 8192 58 57 3/8 57 9-16 —15-16
BellSo s .76 16776 47 1/4 46 13-16 47
BestBuy s 7994 46 44 3-16 44 9-16
Boeing .56 18337 43 15-16 42 13-16 43 5-16 +13-16
BrMySq s .86 8591 67 13-16 66 7/8 67 5/8 — 1/8
BurlNSF s .48 6027 34 1/8 33 1/2 33 5/8 — 7/8
CBS 6171 45 5-16 44 5/8 45 1-16 —11-16
CVS Cp s .23 9750 47 13-16 46 13-16 47 11-16+1 11-16
Cabltrn 21579 12 13-16 11 1/4 12 5-16 + 1 1/8
Cadence 18107 11 1/2 11 1-16 11 1/2 + 3-16
CardnlH s .10 7413 62 5-16 61 3/8 62 1/8 +11-16
CaseCp .20 14668 48 7/8 47 11-16 47 15-16 — 9-16
Cendant 10677 18 1/4 17 3/4 18 1-16 + 1/8
ChaseM s 1.64f 9475 80 7/8 78 9-16 79 11-16 +1 1-16
Chevron 2.44 x10540 94 5/8 93 9-16 93 9-16—1 11-16
Chiquta .20 6832 8 15-16 8 11-16 8 11-16 — 7/8
Citigrp .84f 23703 71 7-16 69 5/8 70 3-16 + 3-16
CocaCl .64f 23448 69 67 13-16 68 3/4 + 1 5/8
ColHCA .08b 5499 24 9-16 24 1/4 24 5-16 — 1/2
CmpUSA 31156 7 1/2 6 3/4 7 5-16 + 1/2
Compaq .08 54658 26 9-16 26 1-16 26 3/8 + 3/8
ConAgra .71 5515 27 7/8 27 3-16 27 7-16 — 3-16
CoramH 10403 2 5/8 2 1/4 2 1/2 + 5-16
DSP Com 6748 27 1/8 26 26 9-16 + 3/4
DaytnHud .40 x8500 66 64 65 3/8 + 1/4
Disney s .21 29990 29 3/8 28 13-16 29 5-16 + 5-16
DuPont 1.40 8709 70 3/4 69 1/4 70 7-16 + 9-16
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long been considered a bedrock right.
‘‘The state’s legitimate interest in
saving money provides no justification
for its decision to discriminate
among equally eligible citizens,’’
Justice John Paul Stevens wrote for
the court.
‘‘Citizens of the United States,
whether rich or poor, have the right
to choose to be citizens of the state
wherein they reside,’’ he said.
California’s policy, enacted in
1992 but never enforced because of
lower court rulings, would have given
people who lived in the state for
less than a year only the amount of
welfare they would have received in
their previous home state.
For example, a mother and one
child are eligible for $456 a month in
California but only $275 in neighboring
Arizona. The policy would have
limited the California monthly benefits
to $275 for such a family’s first
year in the state.
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8 Sports The
Rundown
Troopers open
with two wins
The Sheridan Troopers
opened their preseason schedule
with two victories Saturday in
Powell.
Sheridan beat Powell 9-5
and Livingston, Mont., 11-6.
Bobby Rinehart homered for
the Troopers against Livingston.
Baseball camp
set in June
The Sheridan Trooper
Baseball Camp is June 9-11 at
Thorne-Rider Stadium.
The camp is open to players
ages 7 through 15.
Cost is $30 and registration
is available at the Sheridan
Recreation District.
DeBartolos call
for a truce
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —
Suspended San Francisco 49ers
owner Eddie DeBartolo and his
sister, Denise DeBartolo York,
agreed to a one-month truce in
their feud over the team.
York filed a lawsuit last
month seeking to oust
DeBartolo from any management
role with the 49ers and
demanding he repay $94 million
to the Edward J. DeBartolo
Corp.
DeBartolo then filed a countersuit
asking a judge to rescind
his sale of the team to the family-run
corporation. He asked for
more than $650 million in damages
from his sister.
NCAA announces
baseball hosts
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.
(AP) — Six newcomers and
perennial choice Florida State
were among 16 schools selected
as regional hosts in the NCAA’s
expanded 64-team baseball
tournament.
The host schools are all
guaranteed invitations to the
tournament. The entire field will
be announced on May 24.
Arkansas, Baylor, Houston,
Notre Dame, Ohio State and
Wake Forest will all be serving
as regional hosts for the first
time. The other hosts include
Alabama, Auburn, Louisiana
State, Miami, Southern
California, Stanford, Texas
A&M, Texas Tech, and Wichita
State.
U.S. women hope
to win soccer cup
CHICAGO (AP) — Mia
Hamm, Michelle Akers, Julie
Foudy and Tiffeny Milbrett, all
determined to win back the title
they lost four years ago, lead the
U.S. roster for the Women’s
World Cup. The tournament
begins June 19 at Giants
Stadium, with the Americans
playing Denmark, and concludes
July 10 at the Rose Bowl
in Pasadena, Calif.
The roster includes 13 of the
16 players from the team that
won the gold medal at the
Atlanta Olympics. Hamm,
Akers, Foudy, Carla Overbeck,
Kristine Lilly and Joy Fawcett
all will be playing in their third
World Cup; six others will be
playing in their second.
Kafelnikov, Hingis
top seeds in Paris
PARIS (AP) — Yevgeny
Kafelnikov will be the top seed
for the French Open despite a
recent run of six consecutive
first-round losses.
Martina Hingis, the
Australian Open winner, was
made the No. 1 women’s seed
on Tuesday, ahead of Lindsay
Davenport and Monica Seles.
The French Open, the claycourt
major that begins May 24,
bases its seedings on the current
rankings of the ATP and WTA
tours.
Record setters
By Patrick J. Murphy
Sports Editor
The Sheridan High School track and field record book continues to be re-written this
season.
New school records in the boys and girls 4X100 relay and the girls pole vault were set.
The new girls 4X100 mark is 51.13 set by Surrena Davidson, Abbie Poll, Cassie
LeWallen and Shauna Smith.
The former record was 51.19 set in 1994
The new boys 4X100 record is 43.94. Members of the record-setting team are Chris
Dellit, Forest Green, Ken Carcich and Matt Thelen.
Sheridan Press, Tuesday, May 18, 1999
ookie of the Year Sheridan College cowgirl earns honor
Special to The Press
Sheridan College Rodeo Team member Lindsey Merrill finished up
her first year competing in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo
Association as Central Rocky Mountain Region Reserve Rookie
Cowgirl of the Year.
Merrill also placed fifth in the region in goat tying.
Merrill, who competes in goat tying and breakaway roping, has
been rodeoing ever since she was old enough to compete.
“I like goat tying and breakaway because they have more to do with
my own abilities, not those of my horse,” she says. “You can make
Lindsey
Merrill
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — When it came to guarding Shaquille
O’Neal, four San Antonio Spurs players took a turn.
Their plan paid off as San Antonio defeated the Los Angeles
Lakers 87-81 in the opening game of their Western Conference semifinal
series Monday night.
‘‘He’s a big guy, so I had to be determined against him,’’ said Tim
Duncan, who was assigned to O’Neal much of the game. ‘‘I knew
help was there if I needed it. But it was quite a challenge. But it was
also kind of fun.’’
David Robinson, Will Perdue and Malik Rose also had a chance at
the 7-foot-1, 315-pound O’Neal.
O’Neal, averaging a league-best 29.5 points in the playoffs before
facing the Spurs, was held to 21 points on 6-for-19 shooting.
‘‘Their double- and triple-teams came really quick and I missed a
lot of shots I usually make,’’ O’Neal said. ‘‘We have to make them
pay for those double-teams and get better shot selections.’’
Duncan scored 25 points as San Antonio fended off a fourth-quarter
Lakers threat to hold on for the victory. The Spurs managed to win
despite committing nine turnovers in the final quarter and missing
some critical free throws.
‘‘We had three or four turnovers in the last two to three minutes,
and that’s bad,’’ Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. ‘‘When you are
missing free throws and turning the ball over, that’s a bad combination.’’
Game 2 in the best-of-7 series is Wednesday night in San Antonio.
The other conference semifinals open tonight with New York at
Atlanta in the East and Portland at Utah in the West.
O’Neal appeared upset about the officiating in the highly physical
Lakers-Spurs game and approached referee Steve Javie from behind
after the game. Lakers coach Kurt Rambis intervened and kept his star
center away from the official.
Both Rambis and O’Neal refused to discuss the quick confrontation.
‘‘Nothing happened. If something happened, you all would know.
Nothing happened,’’ O’Neal said.
Rambis said physical play is typical of the playoffs.
‘‘That’s the way the NBA playoffs are,’’ Rambis said. ‘‘You just
have to adjust to that as a team and as individuals.’’
Asked what frustrated him most about the aggressive play, O’Neal
snapped: ‘‘I never get frustrated.’’
your horse by training it (for goat tying and breakaway)
— you don’t need a high-dollar horse to do
well.”
Merrill’s parents competed in rodeo, both at the
high school and college levels, and her sister,
Shannon, competes for the Sheridan College rodeo
team in barrel racing and breakaway roping.
“It’s nice to have that kind of support from my
parents,” Merrill says. “Not everyone has that. And
my sister and I are really close — we’ve rodeoed
together since we were kids, and we have a lot of
The old record of 44:03 was set in 1992.
“This is the greatest group of kids. They work so hard,” said SHS track coach Cindy
Marso, who works with the sprinters. “Their possibilities at state this weekend are great.
They should bring home awards in the relays, 100, 200 and the hurdle races.”
Senior Regan Burgess set a new school record of 9 feet, 9 inches at Sturgis, S.D.
The former record was 9-6, held by Regan’s sister, Bobbi.
“She was over 10-6 by a pretty good margin, but just didn’t knock it off with her arm,”
said pole vaulting coach Bill Ryan. “She can go 11 feet. She has really come on in the end
of the season. She has really been working hard.”
The final meet of the season is the state meet Thursday through Saturday in Casper at
Kelly Walsh High School stadium.
‘‘We see that they’re going to let us get physical. We have to make
some adjustments and come back,’’ said O’Neal, who had 15
rebounds.
The Spurs went to the free-throw line 34 times, compared with 26
times for Los Angeles.
The San Antonio reserves outscored the Lakers’ subs 17-2, another
key to the Spurs’ victory.
‘‘Our job is to provide a spark, and I think we did that,’’ backup
Spurs guard Antonio Daniels said. ‘‘We want to have a positive
impact. That’s what the bench is all about.’’
Robinson praised the reserves for not only scoring points but playing
strong on defense.
‘‘When I came out of the game, the defensive intensity was really
high,’’ Robinson said. ‘‘Malik was guarding Shaq, and he did a great
job.’’
The Lakers, trailing by nine points entering the fourth quarter,
closed to 67-62 with 11 minutes left on a jumper by Sean Rooks.
Robinson and Duncan then ignited a 10-2 run that gave San
Antonio a 79-64 lead with 7:16 remaining. Los Angeles scored eight
straight points to make it 79-72 with 5:15 remaining.
The Lakers trailed 82-77 after a basket by Glen Rice with 46 seconds
left, but Los Angeles could get no closer.
Kobe Bryant and Rice each had 21 points for the Lakers.
‘‘We just have to move on, calm down and relax,’’ Bryant said.
‘‘We made a lot of errors, but still had a chance in this ball game.’’
The Spurs won 31 of 36 games to finish the regular season 37-13,
capturing the Midwest Division title and the No. 1 seed in the Western
Conference.
The Lakers defeated Houston 98-88 on Saturday to win their firstround
series 3-1 and advance to the semifinals. The Spurs beat
Minnesota 92-85 on Saturday to win that first-round series 3-1.
Pacers 94, 76ers 90
Jalen Rose came up with another big game against his former
coach, scoring a career playoff-high 27 points as Indiana won its 11th
straight home playoff game.
Rose had a career-high 28 points last month against Philadelphia
and former Pacers coach Larry Brown, who rarely used Rose in their
1996-97 season, their only one together in Indiana.
The Pacers made five free throws in the final 23 seconds to hold
off a rally that saw the 76ers close a 13-point deficit to 92-90.
impact on each other. We support and encourage each other, and try to keep
each other on the right track and headed in the right direction.”
A freshman at Sheridan College, Merrill is undecided about a major but
is considering sports medicine and animal science. She came to SC because
Shannon, who graduates this spring with a pre-professional degree, was a
student and competing on the rodeo team, and “she really liked the campus,
the classes and the area.”
“Besides,” said Merrill, “It’s easier to start out at a community college
because of the lower costs.”
Originally from Newcastle, Merrill qualified for the National High
School Finals Rodeo in 1998 and placed 10th in the nation in goat tying.
The Sheridan Press/Roger Ames
RECORD SETTERS — New school records were recently set at Sheridan High School. Record holders are (left) the girls 4X100 relay team, front to back, Surrena
Davidson, Abbie Poll, Cassie LeWallen and Shauna Smith; Regan Burgess (center) in the pole vault; and the boys 4X100 relay team, front to back, Chris Dellit, Ken
Carcich and Matt Thelen. Missing from photo is Forest Green.`
NBA Playoffs
Spurs nick Lakers; Pacers win
New relay, pole vault marks at SHS
Coach Hoffman
recovering after
bypass surgery
By Patrick J. Murphy
Sports Editor
BILLINGS — Bruce
Hoffman is doing fine after
quintuple bypass heart
surgery Monday at
Deaconess Hospital in
Billings.
“I’m doing much better. I
have five bypasses,”
Hoffman said in a phone
conversation this morning.
“I’m just glad we found it
when we did. There was
about 90 percent blockage.’
Bruce
Hoffman
Doctors said Hoffman was not a “candidate”
for heart trouble.
“I don’t have high cholesterol, I exercise, don’t
smoke and genetics don’t show it. It’s just one of
those strange deals,” Hoffman said.
His heart trouble was diagnosed last week
when he went to see a local doctor because of a
shortness of breath.
“My wife, Penny, works for Doctor Batty and
he did an EKG and there it was,” Hoffman said.
He was originally scheduled Friday for the
bypass surgery, but due to emergencies at the hospital,
Hoffman’s surgery was moved to Monday.
“I am just lucky,” Hoffman said.
He retired from coaching in the college ranks
after this past season, and Hoffman said he plans
to coach for the final time in the Wyoming-
Montana All-Star Classic in June.
“If I am in any kind of shape, I am going to,”
he said. “My (basketball) camps are the week after
that. We’ll just see how it goes.”

Scoreboard The
WEBB WRIGHT
MAJOR LEAGUE
American League
W L
Taco Johns 0 0
Elks 0 0
Coca-Cola 0 0
NSI 0 0
Colstrip 0 1
Texaco/Way Oil 0 1
National League
W L
Tongue River 1 0
Ziegler Const. 1 0
Harker/Mellinger 0 0
Athlete’s Foot 0 0
Kiwanis 0 0
Monday’s Games, nonconference
Tongue River 12, Colstrip 2
Ziegler Const. 15, Texaco/Way Oil 0
MINOR LEAGUE
W L
O’Dell Const. 1 0
Valley Motor 1 0
Servicemaster 0 0
Coast to Coast 0 0
Spanish Grant 0 0
Police Dept. 0 0
Carls IGA 0 0
Tongue River 0 0
Dairy Queen 0 1
Riley Motor 0 1
Monday’s Games, nonconference
Valley Motor 17, Dairy Queen 2
O’Dell Const. 9, Riley Motors 2
BASEBALL
American League
By The Associated Press
All Times EDT
East Division
W L Pct. GB
New York 21 15 .583 —
Boston 21 16 .568 1/2
Tampa Bay 20 19 .513 2 1/2
Toronto 19 21 .475 4
Baltimore 13 24 .351 8 1/2
Central Division
W L Pct. GB
Cleveland 27 10 .730 —
Chicago 18 17 .514 8
Kansas City 18 18 .500 8 1/2
Detroit 16 21 .432 11
Minnesota 13 25 .342 14 1/2
West Division
W L Pct. GB
Oakland 21 17 .553 —
Texas 21 17 .553 —
Anaheim 17 21 .447 4
Seattle 17 21 .447 4
Monday’s Games
Boston 8, Toronto 7
Cleveland 13, Chicago 9
Tampa Bay 13, Texas 3
Seattle 15, Minnesota 5
Only games scheduled
Tuesday’s Games
New York at Boston, 7:05 p.m.
Anaheim at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.
Detroit at Toronto, 7:05 p.m.
Cleveland at Chicago, 8:05 p.m.
Oakland at Kansas City, 8:05 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:35 p.m.
Minnesota at Seattle, 10:05 p.m.
National League
East Division
W L Pct. GB
Atlanta 23 14 .622 —
Philadelphia 21 16 .568 2
New York 21 17 .553 2 1/2
Florida 11 27 .289 12 1/2
Montreal 10 26 .278 12 1/2
Central Division
W L Pct. GB
Houston 23 13 .639 —
St. Louis 19 17 .528 4
Chicago 18 17 .514 4 1/2
Pittsburgh 19 18 .514 4 1/2
Cincinnati 17 18 .486 5 1/2
Milwaukee 17 19 .472 6
West Division
W L Pct. GB
Arizona 22 17 .564 —
San Francisco 22 17 .564 —
Los Angeles 20 17 .541 1
Colorado 15 19 .441 4 1/2
San Diego 15 21 .417 5 1/2
Monday’s Games
Philadelphia 4, Montreal 3
Chicago 8, Florida 1
Atlanta 2, Pittsburgh 1
Milwaukee 7, New York 6
Cincinnati 7, Colorado 2
Arizona 12, San Francisco 1
Only games scheduled
Tuesday’s Games
Philadelphia at Montreal, 7:05 p.m.
Chicago at Florida, 7:05 p.m.
Milwaukee at New York, 7:10 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 7:40 p.m.
Cincinnati at Colorado, 9:05 p.m.
St. Louis at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.
Arizona at San Francisco, 10:05 p.m.
Houston at Los Angeles, 10:10 p.m.
RUNNING
Run For Your Life
Here are top placers from the annual
Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County’s Run
For Your Life held May 16; a total of 129 runners
and walkers participated:
MEN
5-kilometer Walk
Ages 12-under — Ryan Haley, 43:11.
41-50 — Dennis Sisson, 35:18.
5K Run
12-under — Coulter Nyenhuis, 25:44.
13-19 — Kevin Hale, 19:10.
20-30 — Tommy Whiteman, 19:22.
31-40 — Scott Forister, 18:08.
41-50 — Bruce Daniels, 20:27.
51-60 — John Cochran, 29:00.
61-70 — Arvid Wedul, 31:20.
10K Run
31-40 — David Alden, 49:36.
41-50 — Paul Weston, 50:10.
51-60 — John Fehir, 52:21.
61-70 — Richard Hamilton, 56:17.
13-mile run
20-30 — Gene Hale, 1:37.10.
31-40 — Rob Forister, 1:27:20.
41-50 — Wendell Robison, 1:34.22.
51-60 — Robert Zimmerschied, 1:47.25.
WOMEN
5K Walk
12-under — Kristen Horner, 41:05.
20-30 — Shawn Harbour, 35:23.
31-40 — Christy Wright, 40:57.
41-50 — Joyce Carroll, 43:47.
51-60 — Virginia Potts, 45:54.
5K Run
12-under — Anna Forister, 35:58.
13-19 — Sarah Heine, 25:29.
20-30 — Keri Cochran, 26:09.
31-40 — Renee Cole, 22:53.
41-50 — Priscilla Flesch-Britic, 23:23.
10K Run
20-30 — Ellen Carroll, 51:14.
31-40 — Mary Heckel, 51:03.
41-50 — Stacey Page, 48:50.
51-60 — Kim Fehir, 1:05:59.
13-mile run
31-40 — Marty Fagley, 2:01.07.
41-50 — Deb Magilke, 1:42.43.
NBA
National Basketball AssociationPlayoffs
By The Associated Press
All Times EDT
CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
(Best-of-7)
Monday, May 17
Indiana 94, Philadelphia 90, Indiana leads
series 1-0
San Antonio 87, L.A. Lakers 81, San Antonio
leads series 1-0
Tuesday, May 18
New York at Atlanta, 8 p.m.
Portland at Utah, 10:30 p.m.
POOL LEAGUE
Sheridan Valley 9-Ball League
Total 9-Ball
Team Gms
Win Pct. Points Won
Rainbow Stew 75 247 24
Rainbow Riders 66 214 21
Caboose H.I.G.T.S 34 205 11
Caboose Burnt Toast 25 195 8
Individual Standings
High Average
Art Erickson 64
Dave Silla 62
Dave Sanders 60
Dave Schoonover 57
John Mich 46
Women
Lori McDuffie 38
Patty Anderson 36
Tammi George 33
Consecutive wins
Dave Schoonover 8
Dave Silla 6
Dave Sanders 5
Shutouts
Art Erickson 5
Dave Sanders 3
Dave Silla 2
HOCKEY
National Hockey League Playoffs
All Times EDT
SECOND ROUND
Sunday, May 16
Boston 5, Buffalo 3, Buffalo leads series 3-2
Colorado 3, Detroit 0, Colorado leads series
3-2
Monday, May 17
Dallas 2, St. Louis 1, OT, Dallas wins series 4-2
Toronto 4, Pittsburgh 3, OT, Toronto wins
series 4-2
Tuesday, May 18
Boston at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Colorado at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
SOCCER
Major League Soccer
By The Associated Press
All Times EDT
Eastern Conference
W L SOW Pts GF GA
Columbus 6 2 2 14 9 7
D.C. 5 3 2 11 18 15
NY-NJ 4 4 2 8 8 9
Tampa Bay 4 4 2 8 10 13
New England 3 5 1 7 8 9
Miami 3 6 2 5 10 17
Western Conference
W L SOW Pts GF GA
Chicago 5 3 0 15 15 6
Dallas 5 4 1 13 13 5
Colorado 5 2 2 11 12 7
Los Angeles 4 5 3 6 5 6
San Jose 5 4 5 5 9 14
Kansas City 1 8 0 3 7 16
Saturday, May 22
DC United at Miami, 2 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Columbus, 7:30 p.m.
Kansas City at Chicago, 8 p.m.
New York-New Jersey at Colorado, 9 p.m.
Dallas at San Jose, 11 p.m.
Sunday, May 23
New England at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.
Sheridan Press, Tuesday, May 18, 1999 9
State Soccer Tournament this week at SHS
Thursday
Kelly Walsh
Game 1 12:30 P.M.
North Field
Rock Springs
Gillette
Game 2 12:00 P.M.
Stadium Field
Cody
Laramie
Game 3 5:30 P.M.
North Field
Cheyenne Central
Riverton
Game 4 5:30 P.M.
Stadium Field
Sheridan
Friday
Game 5 2:30 P.M.
Stadium Field
Game 6 5:30 P.M.
Stadium Field
COW DROP • CALCUTTA • BAND • FOOD • FUN
Saturday, May 22 nd
4 - 6 pm
With Your $ 20
“Cow Dropping” Ticket
You Could
WIN $ 1000!!
Boys’ Bracket
Saturday
Championship
2:30 P.M.
Stadium Field
Sheridan Physical Therapy
Specializing in
•Sports Medicine •Work Related Injuries
•Post Surgical Rehabilitation •Back & Neck Injuries
Kent Sherwood MS, PT 672-2092 Terry Winnop MS, PT
50 W. 3rd St. • Sheridan
Meet at the Clubhouse
on the Powder Horn at 4 p.m.
Proceeds go to the
SHERIDAN COLLEGE BOOSTER CLUB
Sponsored by the Powder Horn
Tickets available at
SHERIDAN COLLEGE
ATHLETIC OFFICE &
THE POWDER HORN
Thursday
Cheyenne East
Game 1 9:30 P.M.
North Field
Kelly Walsh
Natrona
Game 2 9:30 P.M.
Stadium Field
Lander
Riverton
Game 3 2:30 P.M.
North Field
Cheyenne Central
Sheridan
Game 4 2:30 P.M.
Stadium Field
Laramie
Any questions? Contact Brian Marso, 674-6446, ext. 6215
Friday
Game 5 9:30 P.M.
Stadium Field
Game 6 12:00 P.M.
Stadium Field
Girls’ Bracket
Saturday
Championship
12:00 P.M.
Stadium Field
SHERIDAN RECREATION DISTRICT
SWIM SCHEDULE
INFANT AND PRESCHOOL
AQUATICS PROGRAM (IPAP)
This program helps young children (ages 6 months - 5 years) become comfortable in and
around the water so they are ready to learn to swim. This program is not designed to teach
children to become good swimmers or even to survive in the water on their own.
Infant: 6-18 months (parent or adult required in the water)
Toddler: 18-36 months (parent or adult required in the water)
Preschool: 3-5 years (parents not required -
Class limit: 1 instructor per 5 children)
LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
The LEARN-TO-SWIM program is divided into seven course levels. The prerequisite for
each level is successful demonstration of the skills from the preceding level, except for
level 1. The prerequisite for level 1 is to be at least 36 inches at the chin.
Level I: Water Exploration: Purpose: Orient to aquatic environment; and create a sound
foundation for aquatic and safety skills. Skills: Become oriented to the aquatic
environment, submerge face, experience buoyancy, become familiar with arm action and
learn basic water safety rules.
Level II: Primary Skills: Purpose: Expand on fundamental aquatic locomotion and safety
skills. Skills: Fully submerge face and retrieve objects, front and back floating with kicking,
perform combined strokes front and back, rhythmic breathing, introduce to deep water and
basic safety skills.
Level III: Stroke Readiness: Purpose: Increase swimming skill competency; and practice
safety and non-swimming rescue skills. Skills: Coordinate the components of the front and
back crawl, jumping into deep water, dive from side of pool and introduce elementary back
stroke and treading water.
Level IV: Stroke Development: Purpose: Develop confidence and competency strokes and
safety skills beyond preceding levels: also, introduce breastroke and sidestroke. Skills:
Introduce rotary breathing, refine dive from side of pool, build endurance by swimming
elementary back stroke, front and back crawl at increased distances, learn the basics of
the breaststroke and sidestroke, improve treading and turning at the wall.
Level V: Stroke Refinement: Purpose: Continue stroke refinement. Introduce butterfly,
surface dives and springboard diving. Skills: Demonstrate alternate breathing, diving from
board, stride jump, improve endurance, perform sidestroke, breaststroke, underwater
swimming, perform open turns on front and back and learn the dolphin kick.
Level VI: Skill Proficiency: Purpose: Develop maximum efficiency and endurance for
strokes: also, introduce flip turns. Skills: Demonstrate approach and hurdle on diving
board, enhance ability to perform strokes introduced at previous levels, introduce speed
and flip turns and pike surface dives.
Level VII: Advanced Skills: Purpose: Encourage lifetime fitness: refine strokes learned in
previous levels: develop springboard diving skills: and learn advanced rescue skills. Skills:
Incorporate Learn to Swim skills and activities into lifetime fitness habits, perform
springboard dives, backstroke flip turns, swim continuously for 500 yards, retrieve diving
brick, tread water for 5 minutes and review Community Water Safety skills.
SWIM LESSONS
The Sheridan Recreation District will be offering Red Cross Swim Lessons at the
Kendrick Park Pool beginning June 14. Registration for these lessons will begin June 1 &
2, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Starting June 3 we will take lesson registration during our regular
pool hours. The fee is $15.00 per child for a 2 weeks session. Lesson registration must be
made in person and paid for at that time. All lessons are held in the morning, Mon.-Fri. 9:00
- 11:30 a.m., divided into 3-45 minute time slots. If you have any questions please call the
Kendrick Pool at 674-9436.
SESSION I: JUNE 14 - JUNE 25
9:00 - 9:45 Level I Level III Level IV
10:40 - 11:25 IPAP (3&5) Level I Level II
SESSION II: JUNE 28 - JULY 9
9:00 - 9:45 IPAP (3&5) Level V Level II
9:50 - 10:35 Level I Level II Level III
10:40 - 11:25 IPAP (3&5) Level III IPAP (parent/child)
There will be NO lessons Fri., July 16 because of the Rodeo Parade.
SESSION III: JULY 12 - JULY 23
9:00 - 9:45 Level I Level II Level V
9:50 -10:35 Level VI Level I Level III
10:40 - 11:25 Level IV IPAP (3&5) Level III
SESSION IV: JULY 26 - AUGUST 6
9:00 - 9:45 Level II Level III Level IV
9:50 - 10:35 Level I Level II Level V
10:40 - 11:25 Level IV IPAP (3&5) IPAP (parent/child)
SESSION V: AUGUST 9 - AUGUST 20
9:00 - 9:45 Level II Level III IPAP (3&5)
9:50 - 10:35 Level V Level I IPAP (3&5)
10:40 - 11:25 Level II Level VI Level III
All classes will be held as scheduled at the Kendrick Park Pool. In case of cool or rainy
weather, the lessons will be moved to the Junior High School indoor pool when available
and continue with the same schedule. A notice will be posted at the Kendrick Park Pool
when a change is needed and also announced on the local radio stations. If a class has
not been offered that you would like, please ask us about it and we will do our best to
arrange a class.

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Personals 2
CONFIDENTIAL
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
CARE. Family Planning of
the Big Horns. 672-7054.
FEELING ROMANTIC? Give a
saxophone serenade to a
loved one. Tab 672-9481
Adoption 7
ADOPT: A lifetime of love,
laughter and security await
your baby. Expenses Paid.
Helen & Cliff 1-800-330-
6337.
ADOPTION IS LOVE. We
promise your baby a lifetime
of love, joy and security.
Expenses Paid. Rebecca &
John 1-800-861-4080.
Household Goods 10
2 TWIN beds, $20/$50. Vanity
w/drawers & mirror. $40.
T.V. stand. $10. Gas grill.
$25.(2) 7'x3' book shelves.
$50. Entertainment Center.
$50. Dryer. $50. Dresser.
$25 & misc. Must sell before
5/22. 673-5764 before 6.
Appliances 11
SMALL UPRIGHT GE freezer.
$35. Large Chest freezer.
$250. (307) 674-9335
WHIRLPOOL HEAVY duty
washer. $120. 672-5095.
Furniture 14
FOR SALE: Bushline mauve
sectional couch w/end recliners.
Retails for $1,300
asking $900 OBO, (307)
674-9216.
SET OF Twin beds. La-Z-Boy
power recliner, like new.
672-8634
THOMASVILLE TWIN bedroom
set. Antique bedroom
set - double bed. Sofa -
newly reupholstered. 70 excellent
used moving cartons.
673-4345
Horses 27
10 yr. old bay mare, 16 yr.
Blue Roan mare, ideal 4-H
horses. Tab 672-9481.
17 yr. old Sorrel Gelding,
great w/kids & a sound finished
head horse. 674-6982
Catalog Horse sale & Ranch
Horse competition. Sat.
June 5th Buffalo Livestock
Auction. Call for details.
(307) 684-0789. Regular
horse sale to follow. Still
taking consignments.
Livestock 30
FOR SALE: Purebred Longhorn
yearling bulls, solid
blacks and reds, (307) 672-
3545.
YEARLING HEREFORD range
bull, lease or sale also, 2
stallions standing stud (1
miniature), bum lambs. 750-
2469 or 674-7378.
Pasture 33
2 hungry horses seeking nice
pasture. Needed by 5/31/99.
Call our owner, 672-5196.
HORSE PASTURE for lease.
Call, Ali @ (307) 672-2477.
LOOKING FOR summer pasture,
Big Horn/Sheridan area
for 4 saddle horses. (307)
686-3754.
Farm Machinery 35
1994 JOHN Deere 535 round
baler, (406) 665-1144 eves.
Pets & Supplies 36
AKC SIBERIAN Husky pups,
first shots, wormed, $200
up, delivery. (605) 574-4946
ENGLISH MASTIFF pups,
avail. now, only 3 females
left. $300-$500. 674-9181.
PUREBRED DACHSHUND
puppies, all males, 8 wks.,
brown, $200, 672-0001, 9a -
5p.
Building Materials 40
STEEL BUILDINGS never put
up. 40x30 was $6,212 will
sell for $3,497, 50x86 was
$17,690 will sell $8,970
Chuck 1-800-320-2340.
Cameras/Camcorders 49
Minolta Maxxum 7000 w/
50mm & 80-200 auto-focus,
& other lenses. 672-0927.
Computers &
Accessories 50
MICROSOFT OFFICE 97 Pro,
full version, new. $125. Will
install. (307) 673-5636.
Miscellaneous
for Sale 61
1.8 KARAT European cut diamond
ring. Appraised value
$20,000 asking less than 1/2
of appraised value. (307)
674-8882 eves.
16X7 WOOD garage door,
good cond. $150. 674-9496
KLIPSCH LA Scala speakers.
$800, OBO. 655-3042
Miscellaneous
for Sale 61
VIDEO DEPOT
PREVIOUSLY VIEWED MOVIES
FOR SALE $ 2 99 to $ 9 99
2244 Coffeen Ave. • 674-8870
(formerly Carl's Video Fun)
25" COLOR console tv, $125;
25" RCA color shelf tv, $40;
nice Soloflex, $600, obo;
steel rabbit or small animal
cage, $40; under dresser for
waterbed, $75; 672-6737.
3 PC. living room set; Technics
stereo w/5 CD, turntable,
tape to tape, amp, tuner,
speakers; 3 pc. bedroom
set. (307) 672-7454.
4 DRAWER Antique dresser
(ex. cond.) $125., futon
couch or bed, new $150.
Full size mattress & box
springs. $80. Crushed velvet
burnt orange chair & ottoman.
$75. 19" Magnavox
color T.V., works $60. See
at 624 E. Brundage Lane.
Next to Scotty's Skate Castle.
5000 WATT generator, new,
never used. $780. (307) 683-
2751
FRUIT TREES, NUT trees,
berries, shrubs. 1/2 price
buying Co-op. 674-4795.
TOP SOIL & fill dirt for sale.
(307) 672-8499 or 673-4758
after 4 p.m.
Wanted to Buy 70
GOOD USED refrigerators,
under 10 yrs. old., working
or not. 672-0539.
Roommate Wanted 73
NEEDED TO share 3 bdrm.
house in town. Lots of privacy.
Pay 1/2 rent, util., water
& phone, 673-5764.
Unfurnished Apts
for Rent 82
Avoca Apartments
rent as low as
1 bdrm - $275 or 2 bdrm. - $336
RA depending on availability &
eligibility. Accepting applications
674-7862
TDD 1-800-877-9975
1 BEDROOM apartment, $350
includes utilities, (307) 674-
5200.
SHERIDAN APARTMENTS
Rents as low as
1 bedroom............................ $275
2 bedroom............................ $310
3 bedroom............................ $340
Rental assistance depending upon
availability and eligibility.
672-0854
TDD-1-800-877-9975
Equal housing opportunity
1 BEDROOM, garage, storage.
No Pets. (307) 672-
6616.
1 BEDROOM, ground floor,
single occupancy, $300 +
deposit, (307) 672-7800.
FOR RENT
HOMESTEAD APTS.
FOR THE ELDERLY/
HANDICAPPED/DISABLED
NOW ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS FOR 1
BEDROOM SUBSIDIZED
APTS. LAUNDRY
FACILITIES ON SITE.
1100 AVOCA CT.
674-8425
TDD 1-800-877-9975
1 BDRM., all utilities included,
$325/mo., no pets. 672-0489
after 5 pm
FOR RENT
VILLAGE APTS.
FOR THE ELDERLY/
HANDICAPPED/DISABLED
NOW ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS FOR 1 & 2
BEDROOM APTS. SUBSIDY
DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY
AND ELIGIBILITY. LAUNDRY
FACILITIES ON SITE.
551 Avoca Ave
674-8827
TDD 1-800-877-9975
2 BEDROOM $290 + electric,
carpeted, laundry, a/c, NO
PETS, (307) 672-6835.
2 BEDROOM, 1 car garage,
$400 mo. + $200 dep. 672-
5921.
2 BEDROOM, across from
Woodland Park School.
$400 mo. + $350 dep. For
application. 1-800-251-5187.
2 BEDROOM/1 bath, close to
downtown, $400 + deposit,
includes utilities, 672-6367.
3 BEDROOM $385-$425 +
electric, laundry, a/c, fully
carpeted, 2 full baths, paved
parking, security deposit required,
NO PETS, (307)
672-6835.
Unfurnished Apts
for Rent 82
LARGE Custom 1 bedroom in
Big Horn, no smoking, horse
possible. $385 mo. + util., 1
yr. lease. 672-2277.
Skyview Estates
2 bedroom apts. all appliances
w/garage. No pets. Lease +
dep. (307) 672-7643
SWEET 3 bedroom, excellent
location, new carpet. Call
672-2810
WESTERN APARTMENTS
RENTS AS LOW AS
1 bedroom...............$275
2 bedroom...............$319
672-8681
TDD-1-800-877-9975
Houses, Unfurnished
for Rent 83
2 BEDROOM mobile home,
Big Horn, private court. No
smoking & prefer no pets.
$375 mo. + dep., propane &
elec. (307) 672-6220 eves.
2 BEDROOM townhomes, appliances,
garages available +
utilities, lease & dep. $475/
mo. No pets. 672-2820
2 BEDROOM, $375 + $300
dep., 6 mo. lease. 674-6242.
2 BEDROOM, good area $450
+ dep. & util. 672-7968.
2 BEDROOM, close to downtown,
no pets. 674-4539
6 BDRM., 4 ba., Victorian
home near downtown &
park, $1,000/mo. +dep., no
smoking, no pets. Available
6/20. Contact Mary Ellen
(559) 627-9359 or Jim (559)
738-3486 or jimwenzel@yahoo.com
REMAX Realty
Associates
2 bedroom, $500. 1 bedroom
apt. RENTED. Studio, $175.
(307) 673-1000.
SEE TODAY'S Classified columns
for rentals awaiting
your inspection.
Duplexes, Unfurnished
for Rent 85
2 BEDROOM, hardwood
floors, no yard work. Non
smokers or pets. Adults
only. $375 mo. + util. 672-
0124
Business Building
for Rent 92
2,300 SQ. ft. space with excl.
visibility & parking. Commercially
zoned. 672-2810
2500 sq. ft. office/retail space
on Grinnell. 674-9710.
WAREHOUSE AND office
spaces for lease, 256 N.
Sheridan Ave., (307) 674-
4818.
Office Space
for Rent 94
2 NEW office spaces, 683 sq.
ft. & 719 sq. ft., high visibility.
Coffeen Ave. Signage &
parking. (307) 672-9738.
1,000 - 3,800 sq. ft. of office
suites located inside Coldwell
Banker ABC Realty's
building, separate entrances.
Prime location & great
parking. Call Bruce Burkhart
or Jason Lonabaugh for
more information 674-7458.
NICE AIR conditioned office,
newly remodeled, 9x19.
$135 mo., incl. util. Avail.
Now. 672-3507.
WONDERFUL GROUND floor
Main Street location for office,
store or studio. Recently
remodeled, 1624 sq.
ft. with possible 1443 sq. ft.
additional. Available immediately.
Call 672-3507 or
come by 543 N. Main.
Storage Space 96
5x5 to 12x30 Storage Units
NEW UNITS AVAILABLE
1818 Terra Ave - 674-7552
Behind Sheridan Motors
Sheridan Self Storage
A-1 SELF Storage, new bldg.,
5x10 - 10x10 - 10x15 -
10x20. Avail now! 672-2839.
CROWN STORAGE Inc., 298
Scrutchfield Lane. Phone
674-4676.
D & D STORAGE-KROE Lane.
Phone 683-2508, 672-9412.
DOWNER ADDITION Self
Storage. 750-2483 or 672-
5989. Avail. now!
ELDORADO STORAGE
Helping you conquer space.
3856 Coffeen, 672-7297.
SOUTH SIDE Storage, mile
south of College. 674-4826.
A MINI STORAGE UNIT
to fit your needs.
6x10, $20, 10x24, $45 mo
Carroll Realty, 672-8911
Sheridan Press, Tuesday, May 18, 1999
TAKE A FEW SECONDS...
Read the "Cheerful Ads" and
GET A SMILE OUT OF LIFE!
Best Father & Friend
a Girl could have.
Call or stop by
Big Horn Motors
Tomorrow, May
19th, to wish
Floyd Badgett a
Happy Birthday
Love Debbie
YOU MADE MY DAY!
Storage Space 96
WOODLAND PARK Storage,
also inside boats & RV's.
5211 Coffeen. 674-7355.
Child Care 100
QUALITY Daycare, weekdays,
7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 672-6397.
TERI'S DAYCARE & PRE-
SCHOOL, (307) 672-0791.
Work Wanted 113
CAMP JOB wanted; older
man has own gear and own
horses; lifetime experience.
For more info. Call 655-
2392, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Help Wanted 130
Morton Buildings is
seeking carpentry
crew and laborers.
Experienced, benefits,
Sheridan area.
Call for application
605-342-6623
AGGRESSIVE GLASS shop
looking for window installers,
auto glass installers and
glass handlers. Excellent
work environment with a
constant variety and career
opportunities. Wages based
on experience. If you are
looking for a new and exciting
challenge please call
(307) 673-4364.
AISE SEEKS volunteer host
families to help promote
peace and understanding
among the teens of the
world. Foreign high school
students are in need of local
host families for the upcoming
school year. Call todayto
request student profiles.
Take the time. Make a difference.
Host an exchange
student! Call 1-800-SI-
BLING or visit our web site
at www.aise.com.
APPLY NOW for full/part time
positions:
• Cashiers & Waitstaff
• Housekeeping & Laundry
• Janitorial - 2 nights per week
Applications available at desk
at Best Western Sheridan
Center, 612 N. Main.
AVON NEEDS Representatives,
flexible hours, free gift
to qualifier. 1-800-690-3436.
BEAR LODGE Resort at Burgess
Junction Wyoming - On
top of the beautiful Big Horn
Mtns. Positions available immediately
for experienced
applicants: Line cooks,
housekeeping, gift shop,
wait staff. Salary + room &
board. Full-time, year round.
Seasonal applicants considered.
(307) 655-2444 or 672-
4194, 751-2444.
Carpenters needed, 4 yrs.
min. experience. 672-3507
or apply at 543 N. Main.
CNA POSITIONS MHSC
HomeCare/Hospice up to 40
hrs. per week. Contact Buni
Ruby, RNAPN, or Judy Warren,
Clinical Coordinator at
672-1083.
ENERGETIC AND caring
CNA's and NA's needed for
day and evening shifts. See
Barbara or Terri at 1851 Big
Horn Ave.
CONSTRUCTION COMPA-
NY seeking skilled and
semi-skilled construction
workers. Year-round work
available. Please apply at:
Cleary Building Corp.,
525 N. Main St., Sheridan,
WY 82801.
COSMETOLOGIST NEEDED
for upbeat, busy salon! F/T
& or P/T. Pick up application
at Hot Locks Hair Design,
252 N. Main.
Help Wanted 130
COUNTER SALES position,
steel, hardware and automotive
store. Computer and
knowledge of product a plus
but not necessary. Seeking
a person willing to learn and
deal with a variety of tasks.
Send resume to P.O. Box
6309, Sheridan, WY 82801.
EOE.
EXPANDING CREWS, fulltime
crew persons needed
to build post frame buildings,
benefits available with
no layoffs in the winter,
some construction helpful
but not necessary. Inquire at
A & B Buildings, 5407 Coffeen
Ave., Sheridan.
DISABLED MAN seeks responsible
person to provide
part-time A.M. & P.M. care,
Dayton/Ranchester area. $7
hr. 655-9879 after 5:30 p.m.
DRILL INSTRUCTOR: Fulltime
position #70001, Montana
Department of Corrections,
Treasure State Correctional
Training Center;
salary $15,514 - $19,766. Directs
and supervises inmate
activities in a military boot
camp setting through direct
observation, discipline and
confrontational technics.
Conducts routine security
checks and searches of the
facility, perimeter, inmates
and inmate possessions.
This facility acceptes
women inmates. Women
are strongly encouraged
to apply for these positions.
Applications for
this position will be
utilized for future vacancies
for a period of six
months. Contact your local
Job Service for more information
and application material.
DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m.
05/20/99. EOE.
EXPERIENCED CARPENT-
ERS needed immediately.
Pay depending on experience.
References required.
673-0283 to pick up application.
EXPERIENCED COOK and
waitress, salary negotiable.
Call (307) 655-2334 for appt.
FAST PACED company
seeks:
A/P data entry clerk. Speed &
accuracy a must. A/P experienced
preferred. Great
Plains experience a plus.
Data entry clerk. 10-key &
keyboard speed & accuracy
a must.
Both positions full time. Company
offers great benefits &
opportunity for advancement.
Send resume to: PO
Box 291 Sheridan, WY
82801.
HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED
apply in person at Mill Inn.
INTERIOR FINISH painter
exp. in staining/varnishing
and person exp. in pre-finished
fiberglass panel, for
work on Memorial Hosp.
new addition. Send enquiries
to: Jay Hager, 737 W.
5th, Sheridan, WY 82801.
K-8 ELEMENTARY teacher at
rural 2 teacher school in Birney,
MT. Housing available.
For more information or
send completed resume to:
Mary McDougall, Clerk HC
71 Box 5, Birney MT 59012.
Closing date is 6/30/99.
(406) 984-6248.
RENEW IS currently taking
applications for Substitute
Habilitation Trainers working
w/disabled persons. Must
be available evenings, weekends
and on-call status.
Must have H.S./equiv. and
valid driver's license. Will
provide training. Apply in
person @ 245 Broadway,
Sheridan, WY. EOE.
SHERIDAN MANOR child care
is looking for an enthusiastic,
caring person(s) 18 or
older. Apply in person before
05/20/99 at 1851 Big
Horn Ave. EOE.

We Can
Do It
We Can Do It 400
"HANDYMAN"
Will take care of all your
home repair & remodeling
needs. No job too small
or too big. Call any time,
(307) 763-0411.
A.E.G. CONSTR. INC.
Remodel-Garage-Concrete
•License Ins. •20 yrs. exp.
Please call 672-1822
Anna's Detailing
Comm. & Res. Cleaning.
(307) 674-1704
ALI'S PAINTING
Residential - Commercial
FREE ESTIMATES
References/Insurance
(307) 672-6602
ARPENTER with 25 yrs. experience,
finish work, framing
& trim. (307) 673-1259.
BIG HORN SAFARI
We repair Boats & RV's
Spring Tune-up Special!!!
$49.95 plus parts!!!
(307) 674-6842
Master Spas
NOBODY HAS A BETTER SPA!
Agray’s
P/S Inc.
LICENSED GENERAL
CONTRACTORS
✩ Drywall Specialists
✩ Concrete Work
✩ Remodeling
✩ FREE Estimates
Over 20 yrs. Experience!
133 E. 12th • 672-5342
$ 50 mo. & up w.a.c.
YOUR SALES, INSTALLING & SERVICING DEALER
CUSTOM SPRINKLER
& LAWN CARE
• Sprinkler System Installation
• Complete Lawn care service
674-7155 or 751-2659
EVERGREEN LAWNCARE
Mowing, Powerraking, Fertilizing,
Aeration & Weed
Control. Some openings
still available, 655-2550.
Tidy Maid
omplete House Cleaning
Service. Call 674-6802.
GUARANTEED ROOFING
Low Rates
Steve Horsley • 672-7697
Year-Around Handyman-Arvid
Free Estimates•673-1554
Mower blades sharpened
Quality Lawn Care
For all your Lawn
Mowing needs.
Serving Sheridan for the last
4 yrs. Call (307) 752-2016
ROTOTILLING
TWO GUYS.......674-5984
Help Wanted 130
SHERIDAN COUNTY School
District #1, P.O. Box 819,
Ranchester, WY, 82839, has
an opening for the 1999-
2000 school year:
• Special Ed Resource Room
position at Tongue River
High School (Grades 9-12);
coaching possible.
Required for application:
Wyoming Statewide Application,
resume, copies of
transcripts, University/College
Placement file; proof of
availability or copy of current
teaching certificate. For
additional information call
Susan Lanka @ Administration
Offices. (307) 655-9541.
Westview Health Care
Center wants CNA's with
high energy and a positive
attitude to join our outstanding
nursing team. Ask about
our new wage scale. For
more information please
contact Dottie, D.O.N. at
(307) 672-9789 or pick up a
application at 1990 W.
Loucks St.
SALES OPPORTUNITY
This is a challenging opportunity
to make a good income
with great personal reward.
You must be selfstarting
and enthusiastic. A
life insurance license is
helpful. For more information
call (970) 482-9987 or
(970) 217-1695.
We Can Do It 400
HW CONSTRUCTION
Additions, patio decks, roofs,
garages, new construction,
kitchen & bath remodeling.
Licensed/Insured.
672-6090 or 752-0224
INSULATION SERV. Blown-incellulose.
Free est. Couch
Bros. Insulation. 672-7835.
KNIFE & Scissor sharpening.
(307) 673-1656.
LANDE'S DRYWALL
& PAINT
A Complete Drywall Service
•25 yrs. exp. •Ins. •Free est.
672-3247 Mobile-752-1783.
NORTHERN CONCRETE
Flatwork, patios, driveways
Licensed & Insured. 674-6441
PAINTERS: Low rates, high
quality. 763-0411.
Plummer's Auto Detailing
Maid Service for your car!
We pick up & deliver
672-9763 or 674-5696
PROFESSIONAL BAR-
TENDERS available for private
functions. Alcohol &
accessories supplied, or we
will serve you personal specialities.
Don't drink & drive
we will come to you. Call us
when you require the services
of experienced, discreet
& professional bartenders.
Contact 673-5855 caller I.D.
QUALITY HEDGE, shrub, tree
service & landscaping. Cert.
arborist. Licensed, bonded,
& insured. 672-2842
ROOFING, PAINTING
REMODELING
Licensed & Insured
Excellent References
Harp's Home Improvements
(307) 672-2997
ROOFING
RESIDENTIAL
& COMMERCIAL
Concrete•Insurance work
(EXCEL. REFERENCES)
Experienced , Licensed,
& Insured
Rice & Company
Contracting
674-7004
ROTOTILLING
672-9818, lv. msg.
SHERIDAN Siding & Windows.
"Where Quality Comes First."
Commie Little, 674-7689.
THE PAINTER
Home & Business
Ref. Free Est. 672-8368
LAWN MOWING, edge trimming,
rake up, yard tidy up.
Call (307) 674-8196 today!
Foley's Bobcat Service
Bobcat•dumptruck•backhoe.
Dirt work, gravel, spring
clean-up. Reasonable.
Call 683-2287.
TWO GUYS
Professional, friendly service!
Yard Clean-up! Tilling, mowing,
Flower beds, Odd jobs...
674-5984
Help Wanted 130
SEEKING MALE Habilitation
trainer for developmentally
disabled adult. Full-time
evening hours, vacation
benefits. Must possess High
School diploma and valid
driver's license. Contact Renew,
245 Broadway.
POSTAL JOBS to
$18.35/HR
Inc. Benefits, No experience.
For appt. and exam info.
Call 1-800-813-3585, Ext.
9218, 8AM-8PM, 7 days fds,
inc.
WELDER/FABRICATOR, EX-
PERIENCE in stick, mig and
tig, shearing, punch press,
brake & layout. Have own
tools. Send resume to: P.O.
Box 747, Sheridan, WY
82801.
TRAIL'S END Motel is seeking
help for the following positions:
bartender, graveyard
desk clerk, waitpersons, &
housekeeper. Apply in person
at the Trail's End.
SEEKING WAITERS, must be
old enough to serve liquor,
also experienced line cook
and experienced dish washer,
(307) 672-3853.
PRECIOUS YEARS Preschool
is looking for part-time summer
help. Experience preferred.
(307) 674-7009.
Help Wanted 130
PHARMACISTS
Osco Drug is currently
seeking Montana-licensed
Registered Pharmacists for
immediate full-time positions
in Miles City. Previous retail
experience is preferred, but
not necessary.
A $6000 sign on bonus is
available for qualified
candidates. We offer growth
potential, flexible scheduling
and an excellent salary and
benefit package. For prompt
consideration send or fax a
cover letter and resume to:
Nikki Back, R.Ph.,
Pharmacist Recruiter, Osco
Drug, 6250 W. 38th St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46254. FAX
(317) 387-9341.
OR
Chai Chapmon, Pharmacy
Manager, 700 S. Haynes
Ave., Miles City, MT 59301,
Ph: 406-232-4827. Fax:
406-232-5023.
OSCO DRUG
www.americandrugstores.com
Pre-employment drug
screening required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Help Wanted, Medical 131
RN POSITIONS MHSC
HomeCare/Hospice. 1 PRN
position, 2 part-time positions
(20-30/hrs. per wk.). 2
years med-surg experience
required. Contact Judy
Warren, Clinical Coordinator
or Peggy Callantine, Director
at 672-1083.
Help Wanted,
Professional 132
WATER
QUALITY
MONITORING
INTERNSHIPS
Teton Science School seeks
applicants for internships for
field work to assist Wyoming
Dept. of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) in conducting
watershed monitoring in
Casper, Sheridan and Lander
July 1 - November 30, 1999.
Experience equivalent to BS in
environmental sciences or
related fields. Requires day and
overnight travel. Anticipate 45-
50 hours/week. Minimum age
21. Stipend $1100/mo. plus
travel.
Call April Landale at 307-733-
4765 or send resume to: Teton
Science School, c/o April
Landale, PO Box 68, Kelly,
WY 83011.
Probation and Parole Intensive
Supervision Program
Wyoming Dept. of Corrections
Probation and Parole is
seeking a contract employee
to conduct monitoring
and surveillance on a
part time basis to assist in
the delivery of intensive supervision
services in Sheridan
and Johnson counties.
A hourly rate will be negotiated
with the individual selected.
Law enforcement
and/or corrections experience
preferred. Please submit
a resume to: PO Box
5027 Sheridan, WY 82801
Attn: Rod Lang. EOE
INSURANCE AGENT
AAA Wyoming has an exciting,
full-time opportunity for a
licensed Insurance Agent in our
Sheridan Office. Qualifications
include proficiency with
automated systems, and working
knowledge of property and
casualty insurance. The
successful candidate must have
strong sales and marketing skills.
AAA’s innovative, performance
driven compensation plan and
promotion opportunities support
and reward proactive, aggressive
producers. We offer an
outstanding working environment,
Medical & Dental plan, retirement
and 401(k) plans, and employee
discounts.
Please submit a cover
letter and resume to:
Human Resources-
Dept. TASHR
AAA Mountain West
P.O. Box 4129
Helena, Mt. 59604
Fax 406-442-5671
To learn about the AAA MountainWest
family visit our Web site
http://www.unnmountainwest.com
BUY, SELL, rent or hire with
Classified. You can’t miss.
Help Wanted,
Professional 132
TRAVEL AGENT
AAA Wyoming has an
exciting, opportunity for a Travel
Agent in our Sheridan Office.
The successful candidate
should have one-year travel
industry experience with a
background in leisure travel
sales and outstanding customer
service skills. We offer a
progressive compensation
package with comprehensive
benefit including Medical,
Dental, and Vision coverage;
outstanding pension and 401K
plan; continued education and
product knowledge training;
and the opportunity for
advancement.
Please submit a cover
letter and resume to:
Human Resources-
Dept. TASHR
AAA Mountain West
P.O. Box 4129
Helena, Mt. 59604
Fax 406-442-5671
To learn about the AAA MountainWest
family visit our Web site
http://www.unnmountainwest.com
Help Wanted, Sales 134
FINANCIAL PRODUCTS
Established insurance agency
seeks motivated individual
for a career opportunity. No
experience necessary, will
train. Subsidy to $35,000
plus commissions, fringe
benefits, existing clients,
top product portfolio. Fax
resume to Mr., MacCabe @
307-674-9083.
SALES OPPORTUNITY
Tired of the same dead
end job? Want a career
where your efforts count?
Where your paycheck reflects
the Quantity and
Quality of your work?
Do you have proven
Sales and marketing skills,
good communication skills
and a desire to succeed?
Are you organized with
good computer and telephone
skills. Are you energetic?
We are a part of the country's
most preferred and
preeminent providers of
Human Resource Solutions.
We offer an outstanding
compensation plan w/base
salary, bonuses, benefits
and training. 1st yrs Income
should be $35K w/
potential income over
$60K and advancement
opportunity.
To schedule a confidential
interview call Ms. Alleman
at (307) 683-3096.
Money to Loan 151
UNITED PAWN BROKERS/
Smokers Choice, 1140 Coffeen,
Sheridan Wy, Call
Happy Harry. 307-674-4910,
we give more money, we
never run out of money. On
Site Gunsmith.
UNITED PAWN BROKERS/
Smokers Choice, 1140 Coffeen,
Sheridan Wy, 307-674-
4910, we loan on anything
of value, house of 1,000
bargains. On Site Gunsmith.
Lost & Found 160
LOST: BOYS watch on 12th
St. between Thornrider and
Holmes Ave. Dark green around
face & band. Greatsentimental
value. If found
please call: 672-5729.
LOST: GRAY, medium hair,
neutered cat. Edwards Dr.,
Sat. 8th. (307) 673-4504.
To Give Away 162
LARGE SATELLITE dish, you
move. 674-9430
Business
Opportunities 190
DESERVE TO HAVE IT ALL?
Earn $2,000 to $5,000 per
week, or more. Be your own
boss. 1-800-748-6957
PROFITABLE SMALL business
for sale. Use own
garage/shop, work your
own hrs. FT/PT. Will
train. Call Russ @ 674-
9216 eves. or 763-0374.
Land/Property
Sale 199
8.9 irrig, fenced acres, hiway
frontage, so. of town, view.
$89,000, (307) 672-8641.
Real Estate 200
4 BEDROOMS, 2 1/2 bath in
country, fireplace, 1.7 acres.
Great view of the mountains.
Asking $149,000. 672-3468.
BECAUSE PEOPLE read Classified,
the people who advertise
there get results.
Real Estate 200
1398 EMERSON St. This 2
Bdrm., 1 ba. home is wonderfully
located on a corner
lot next to park. Tom & Laura
672-7681 evenings.
LUXURY PATIO HOME
1680 sq. ft. • 2 Bd/2 Bath
Includes Club Membership
$ 184,000
Powder Horn Ranch Sales Office, Inc.
161 Hwy 335 • 6 mi south of Sheridan
674-9545
2-5 BEDROOM/1 bath, den,
office, rec. room, fenced
yd., garden area, lge. carport,
fireplace, work shop, in
nice neighborhood near
Meadowlark School,
$102,000. Shown by appointment
only! 1106 Ash
Ave. Call (307) 672-5712.
3 BDRM., 1 ba., 2 car heated
garage on one level. Walk to
schools. Access to lot from
front or back. RV pad. All
appl., garage door opener,
on natural gas w/low util.,
garden is in, updates to
roof, windows, water heater.
Drive by 1552 N. Heights
Rd. Call (307) 672-7082 to
take a look, very good condition.
Asking $92K.
COMMERCIAL LAND for
Lease in the city. North
Main, Broadway, and Carrington
Ave. Business & Industrial
zoning. 22,000 sq.
ft. to 11 acres. Will build to
suit. (307) 674-9710.
FOR SALE By Owner. GREAT
HOME with 3 bedrooms and
3 baths located in one of
Sheridan's nicest neighborhoods.
Family room w/wood
stove, central air. Priced to
sell. 674-2004. Will show at
anytime.
GREAT COUNTRY lifestyle, 3
bedroom, 2 bath, 4 + acres,
fully fenced for animals, triple
garage & much more.
Asking $149,900. 673-4367.
SHERIDAN PROPERTY IN-
VESTMENTS. We buy multi-unit
buildings, apts.,
houses. Will look at all, any
condition. We can pay cash.
On Site Gunsmith. Call Harry
(307)-674-4910.
Mobile Homes
for Sale 201
14 X 70 trailer, .30/.30 Marlin
w/scope & rack. 674-4678
GREAT WESTERN Homes
Sale. Over 2000 sq. ft., 4
bedroom/2 bath, island
kitchen, whirlpool tub, and
more! Includes complete
delivery, set-up, skirting and
central a/c, only $514/month
with $1,999 down. Bring in
this ad and receive $1,000
rebate. One per purchase,
expires 5/31/99. Call toll
free, 1-800-371-2612.
QUALITY HOME in choice
park. 14x65 w/10x40 addition.
Reduced to $27,000.
672-6963. MUST SEE!
Autos-Accessories 300
'54 CHEVY Belair, 2 door.
$300. (307) 672-3897.
'73 MAZDA pickup, $550. 672-
7789
'79 DODGE 1-ton dually, new
trans., under 50K mi. Call
672-3272 or 672-9380 eves.
'80 SUBARU Brat, low mi.,
$600. '80 Honda Civic, one
owner, $600. 674-8481
'83 GMC 3/4 ton, heavy duty
4x4, 2/20 gal gas tanks, engine
oil cooler, 2 batteries,
good mechanic condition,
$3,500, (307) 683-2464.
'84 AMERICAN Eagle wagon,
4x4, auto, a/c runs good,
$1,500, 683-2464.
'85 SAAB, 2 door, best offer,
(307) 672-2651 after 5pm.
'86 BUICK Somerset, new engine,
needs minor work.
$800. See at 624 E. Brundage
Lane.
'86 PLYMOUTH Voyager, 5
spd., $1,995 OBO. 673-5208
'87 HONDA Four Trax 250, 2
wd., low hours, good cond.
w/trailer. $1975 obo. 674-
0810 message or 674-4830.
'84 FORD Tempo, 4 dr., 4 cyl,
auto, PS, cool A/C, new
battery. $650. 672-5589.
'90 DODGE Grand Caravan
SE, V6, auto, loaded, low
mi., like new, $4,450. (307)
655-2404 or 655-9765.
'90 INFINITY Q45, great
cond., hard to find, drive it,
you'll like it. $11,500. Talk to
Roy (307) 674-8452 lv. msg.
The Sheridan Press, Tuesday, May 18, 1999 11
Autos-Accessories 300
'90 SUBURBAN SLE. Impeccable,
metallic, blue, exterior
w/blue interior. Meticulous
maintenance. New tires.
$9,995. (307) 672-0278.
'91 CELICA GT, new engine,
purfect. (307) 673-1210.
'91 PONTIAC 6000 LE, dependable
& well taken care
of. Books $3050. 655-9777
'93 GMC SLE 3/4 ton, 4x4,
tow pkg., 454, excellent
condition, (307) 674-6163.
'94 GRAND Caravan, child
seats, 85K mi. 655-9289.
'95 CHEVY Suburban, leather,
79K miles, $22,000, (307)
674-7975, after 6 p.m.
'95 PONTIAC GrandAm GT,
V6, loaded, 33K miles,
$10,150. 674-9845
'96 HONDA Odyssey, 65K
miles, great cond. 655-9289.
'97 TOYOTA T100, ext. cab.
(307) 673-1210.
'98 FORD Escort ZX2, loaded,
21K mi. $12,200, 672-8401.
1988 GMC Suburban. Excel.
Con. $6500. Call 674-6549.
'78 GMC Jimmy, 4x4, 2 dr.,
auto, good cond., low miles,
$1,200, 672-5524.
Take over payments
'91 Geo 4x4 Tracker, ex. cond.
$4500 owed at $216.00 mo.
Manuel (307) 674-0900.
Recreational Vehicles 301
5TH WHEEL RV, 1985, added
extras, 24' self cont. Great
cond. 672-2753
THINKING OF vacation days?
Pack up & go in a extra nice
'91 Holiday Rambler Alumalite
5th wheel, 32' aluminum
frame provides easy pulling
w/hitch, A/C, large refrigerator.
Non smokers. 674-9804
Motorcycles 303
'89 CR500, good cond. $1500.
'80 GS1100. $1200 obo.
(307) 674-7404.
'94 YZ 125 Works bike,
$1,200, (307) 674-9859.
'96 YZ125, excellent condition,
some extras. 674-6215
Campers, Trailers 308
'77 BELL Travel Trailer 18' self
contained. $3500 obo. (307)
672-7038 or 751-4969.
DELTA 8' pickup camper,
sleeps 4, $500. 674-5772
L. M. Boyd
Charles VIII of France had
a little problem with his feet.
One had six toes. So he started
wearing shoes with broad
square tips. This was why
men's shoe fashion all over
Europe near the end of the
15th century dictated squaretipped
duck's beak shoes.
Starfish have no brains,
either. I mean, as you know,
jellyfish don't.
Client asks: "Are giant
clams edible?" Giant here
means 200 pounds each and
four feet wide. Yes, they're
edible. Chewy. Vulcanized
chewy. But edible. They're
best chopped fine in chowder.
Great was the fear among
swimmers once that a foot
caught in such a clam meant
certain death by drowning. Yet
there's no record anybody has
ever been so trapped.
Q. What was that New
Mexico town called before it
changed its name to Truth Or
Consequences?
A. Hot Springs. In 1950,
the "Truth Or Consequences"
radio show host, Ralph
Edwards, offered free nationwide
publicity to any such
place that would so rename
itself. In the middle of the
town today is "Ralph Edwards
Park."
You may regard the
monarch of Great Britain as
Queen Elizabeth II. But in
Scotland, she's Elizabeth I.
Scotland was not a part of the
United Kingdom when the first
Elizabeth I was on the throne.
Item No. 693B in our Love
and War man's file: on Life
Among the Married: "If you
manage the kitchen, you can
serve your matrimonial mate
anything except weak coffee,
cold noodles and a fork with a
crooked tine."
Q. What makes many people's
noses and ears continue
to grow and droop as they age?
A. Gravity, nothing else.
Around
the world
Barak ousts
Netanyahu
in election
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP)
— Winning a crushing victory
over hard-line Prime
Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu, Ehud Barak
promised today to forge a
secure peace with the
Palestinians, pull troops
out of Lebanon in a year
and heal the deep divisions
among Israelis.
After three years at
Israel’s helm, a tearful
Netanyahu gracefully conceded
defeat and said he
would step down as leader
of his Likud party.
In an emotional speech,
Barak, Israel’s most decorated
soldier, promised
tens of thousands of supporters
that he would continue
the path of peace
forged by former Prime
Minister Yitzhak Rabin.
He spoke in Rabin Square
— the wide plaza in Tel
Aviv where Rabin was
gunned down by a Jewish
extremist in 1995.
‘‘I came here, to Rabin
Square, to this place where
our hearts were broken,’’
Barak said, raising both
hands in triumph. ‘‘I came
to swear to you, citizens of
Israel ... that this is, indeed
is the dawn of a new day.”
His words aimed to
heal wounds from the traumatic
assassination that
crippled Israel’s peace
supporters. Barak has
modeled himself after
Rabin, a tough soldierturned-peacemaker
who
signed historic peace
accords with Jordan and
the Palestinians.
Chinese
take on
dissidents
BEIJING (AP) —
Emboldened by nationalistic
fervor, China’s communist
leaders are trying to
channel public anger
against NATO’s bombing
of the Chinese Embassy in
Belgrade to discredit
exiled dissidents calling
for political reform.
In a pair of sharply
worded editorials, two
authoritative Communist
Party newspapers have
derided U.S.-based dissidents
who questioned the
anti-American protests that
swept 20 Chinese cities
last week.
‘‘‘Democracy movement’
elements have
exposed themselves, cast
off the fig leaf of their foreign
masters, and thrown
aside the camouflage of
their ‘democracy’ and
‘patriotism’ to reveal their
traitorous faces,’’ the
People’s Daily said
Monday.
The rare mention of
dissidents in the official
media underscores the
leadership’s confidence in
using anger over NATO’s
May 7 bombing to rally
support. It also belies the
Communist leadership’s
desire to detract attention
from next month’s 10th
anniversary of the crushing
of the Tiananmen Square
democracy movement.
Canada awards
$7M to wrongly
jailed man
TORONTO (AP) — A
man who spent nearly 23
years in prison for a murder
he didn’t commit was
awarded $7 million
Monday, by far the largest
compensation ever for a
wrongful conviction in
Canada.
David Milgaard, now
46, was just 17 when he
was imprisoned in 1970
for the rape and killing of
a nursing aide in
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Behind bars, he was
raped, attempted suicide
and twice tried to escape.
He was freed in 1992 after
years of relentless campaigning
by his mother,
and was exonerated in
1997 when DNA tests
proved that semen found at
the crime scene was not
his.
Milgaard was camping
with his wife in British
Columbia on Monday and
issued no statement on the
settlement.

12Scene The
On
this
Date
Today is Tuesday, May 18, the
138th day of 1999. There are 227
days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On May 18, 1896, the Supreme
Court endorsed the concept of ‘‘separate
but equal’’ racial segregation
with its ‘‘Plessy v. Ferguson’’ decision,
a ruling that was overturned 58
years later in the case of ‘‘Brown v.
Board of Education.’’
Sheridan Weather:
Today’s record high is 93 set in
1948. The record low is 26 set in
1942. Our record 24-hour precipitation
is 1.57 received in 1938.
Today’s Birthdays:
Pope John Paul II is 79.
Thought for Today:
‘‘Committee — a group of men
who individually can do nothing, but
as a group decide that nothing can be
done.’’ — Fred Allen, comedian
(1894-1956).
Reports
HOSPITAL
May 17 —
ADMISSIONS — Jennie
oleman, Tina Foreman, Shannon
yers, Sharon Smith, all of
heridan; Darlene Warner of
illette.
DISMISSALS — Myrl Campbell,
arlene Roswadovski, both of
heridan; Gina John and son of
tory.
BIRTHS — Son to Jennie
oleman; son to Jerry and Jennifer
anson; son to Nate and Shannon
yers; all of Sheridan.
Names listed in the hospital
eport are only those provided by
emorial Hospital to be published at
he request of the patient.
OLICE
•1:35 a.m., medical assistance,
00 block W. Brundage.
•2:31 p.m., traffic incident, 300
lock E. 5th.
•4:25 p.m., hit and run accident,
800 block Sugarland.
•7 p.m., male arrested for disorerly
conduct/public intoxication,
Weather
Low
tonight 41 High
tomorrow 67
Temperatures
Downtown Airport
8 a.m. today 50 51
High yesterday 70 65
Overnight low 36 28
Normal high for this period 67
Normal low for this period 39
Highest for date 93/1948
Lowest for date 26/1942
Story 59/34
Big Horn 67/41
Dayton 64/32
Burgess Junction 47/30
State’s high: 68 /Worland
State’s low: 25/Lake
Yellowstone
Nation’s high: 101/Laredo,
Texas
Nation’s low: 23/ Gunnison,
Colo.
Sawmills, MSU joins forces DAYTON
By Steve Miller
Managing editor
Wyoming Sawmills in Sheridan is participating
in a pilot project on the Montana State University-
Bozeman campus to construct a zero-pollution
emitting, environmentally friendly building.
Wyoming Sawmills owner Ernie Schmidt
announced Saturday his company would be
involved in what is dubbed a “totally green” building.
Small Business Innovative Research funds will
fund the research.
All integrated systems in a “green” building
interact to use byproducts of each system.
The $12 million, 20,000-square foot pilot building
is a test of technologies to be later used in a proposed
$65 million, 250,000-square foot facility
called the EPICenter, said Kath Williams, executive
700 block Bellevue.
•8:11 p.m., violation of court
order, 1500 block Mydland Rd.
•8:47 p.m., domestic dispute,
1400 block Holloway.
The above listed reports provided
by SPD reflect only a portion of
the actual total calls for service.
SHERIFF
•9:53 a.m., theft, Ranchester.
•10:22 a.m., locate person,
Sheridan County.
•6:57 p.m., burglary, Big Horn
Avenue.
•7:49 p.m., theft, Highway 14.
•10:55 p.m., fire, Ranchester.
ARRESTS
•Allen Lance Longie, 40, of
Helena, Mont., arrested by the
Department of Criminal
Investigation, bond violation.
•Richard Marshall Smith, 58, 628
E. 6th St., arrested by P.D., public
intoxication.
•Perry Ross Huff, 67, of Lodge
Grass, Mont., arrested by P.D., disorderly
conduct/unhealthy conduct.
SHERIDAN AND VICINITY — Tonight, partly cloudy with
scattered showers and evening thunderstorms. Low around 40. West
wind 5-15 mph. Wednesday, partly cloudy and cooler with scattered
showers and afternoon thunderstorms. Highs 65-70.
BIG HORNS — Tonight, partly cloudy with scattered rain or
snow showers. Low in upper 20s. Southwest wind 10-20 mph.
Wednesday, partly cloudy with scattered showers. High in lower 40s.
EXTENDED FORECAST — Thursday, dry west and north.
Scattered afternoon thunderstorms southeast. Lows 40-50, upper 20s
and 30s in mountains. Highs 65-75, 50-65 in mountains. Friday and
Saturday, scattered late-day showers and thunderstorms.
Big Piney NA/30
Buffalo NA/39
Casper 63/37
Cheyenne 58/36
Cody 59/45
Douglas NA/33
Evanston 58/39
Gillette 65/35
Greybull NA
Precipitation
Past 24 hours (to midnight).00 in
Story .00 in
Big Horn .00 in
Dayton .00 in
Burgess Junction .00 in
Month’s total 1.65 in
Normal for this month 2.39 in
Moisture for the year 6.37 in
Normal to this date 5.40 in
Normal for the year 14.93 in
Sunset at Sheridan 8:32 p.m.
Sunrise tomorrow 5:35 a.m.
Just Makes Sense
Forecast
State highs/lows
Snow
Almanac
Hometown
Shopping
SHERIDAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Jackson 54/28
Laramie 55/32
Lander 62/36
Rawlins 58/37
Riverton 61/39
Rock Springs 57/36
Torrington 64/36
Worland 68/40
Lake Yellowstone 43/25
Ground cover New snow
Past 24 hours (to midnight)
Sheridan (0 In) 00 in.
Story (0 in) 00 in
Big Horn (0 in) 00 in
Dayton (0 in) 00 in
Burgess Junction (15 in) 00 in
Sheridan’s normal annual
snowfall is 70 inches
Sheridan snowfall to date 30.0 in
Sunset tomorrow 8:33 p.m.
Expected
Wednesday
Anchorage cloudy, 60/39
Atlanta clear, 80/58
Billings cloudy, 67/43
Cheyenne cloudy, 70/45
Chicago clear, 70/47
Dallas/Ft. Worth cloudy, 85/64
Denver cloudy, 79/47
New York City rain, 67/57
Phoenix clear, 98/68
San Francisco cloudy, 60/51
Seattle cloudy, 62/47
Current and updated information is available 24 hours on weather Radio WXM46 162.475
MHZ, operated by the National Weather Service office at Billings or at www.crh.noaa.gov/cys/.
director of the project in Bozeman.
The pilot building will house four research labs,
two organic teaching labs and informal study
spaces.
The $65 million building would house classrooms
and laboratories.
The larger building was proposed first. Williams
said the large size using new technologies was
scaring away interested businesses. They wanted to
see if the goals could be met on a smaller scale
first. One of the goals is to reduce waste in the environment.
Wyoming Sawmills will look at agriculture
waste products to develop a strengthener to be
used in low-grade lumber products so the lumber is
not wasted, she said.
They will also develop a non-toxic resin in
cooperation with Ashland Chemical of Columbus,
Ohio, and Wyoming Sawmills’ “lam stud” will be
AMBULANCE
•12:35 a.m., transport, Sheridan
Manor to Memorial Hospital.
•1:35 a.m., medical, W.
Brundage.
•1:50 a.m., medical, W. Loucks.
•9:30 a.m., transport, Memorial
Hospital to Deaconess, Billings.
•9:45 a.m., trauma (car accident),
Highway 14 West, two transports.
•4:10 p.m., medical, Story.
•7:50 p.m., medical, Halbert
Street in Dayton.
•11:50 p.m., flight-team transport,
Memorial Hospital to airport.
FIRE
City —
Today —
•7:20 a.m., Kendrick Golf
Course, activated fire alarm, false
alarm.
County —
Monday —
•8:38 a.m., light plane alerted
Fire Department with possible problem
landing, landed without incident.
Obituaries
Henrietta
Farnsworth
Henrietta Farnsworth, 78, of
Sheridan died Sunday, May 16,
1999, in Deaconess Hospital in
Billings.
Viewing will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, and on Thursday until
the time of the
service at
Ferries Funeral
Home.
Graveside
services are 2
p.m. Thursday
in Dayton
Cemetery with
the Rev.
Douglas
Goodwin officiating.
Mrs.
Farnsworth
Henrietta
Farnsworth
was born May 23, 1920, in Dayton
to Floyd and Laura (Croghan)
Ventling.
She grew up and attended
schools in Dayton. She married
Remembering your
loved one well.
FERRIES
FUNERAL HOME
674-6329
Funeral notice
Kermit White — Viewing
will be 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tuesday,
(May 18) and Wednesday until
the time of service at Ferries
Funeral Home. Graveside services
will be 11 a.m. Wednesday
in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery
with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin
officiating.
Sheridan Press, Tuesday, May 18, 1999
used in the project.
The pilot project will be bid in January and
February with construction to start next spring.
Cha Corporation of Laramie is also involved in
the green building. It is developing air scrubbers
using a microwave process.
Williams said byproducts of the building’s systems
are integrated back into other systems.
For example, photovoltaic cells will generate
electricity and hot water, something never done
before, said Williams.
The byproducts will each be used. The water
will be combined with the biological wastewater
treatment plant. An electrolizer will split the water
to produce hydrogen for fuel cells. The oxygen
will be used for introduction into the wastewater
plant, and the heat will be used for the building.
For more information, see the Website at
www.montana.edu/epicenter.
U S West phone merger will have little impact on state customers
CASPER (AP) — The merger
of US West Inc. and Global
Crossing Ltd. will not affect
phone service in Wyoming, a US
West spokeswoman said.
Nor does US West expect sig-
nificant short-term changes to its
work force here, said Jacque
Martin, spokeswoman for
Wyoming.
‘‘US West remains strong in
Wyoming and we are completely
People news? Call Louise at 672-2431.
committed to the state,’’ she said.
The seeds of the new company
have been sown in Wyoming with
Global’s purchase of a fiber optic
line owned by Frontier Corp.,
Global spokesman David Reno said.
‘‘It’s sort of a whole new world
out there, a lot of change, a lot
of healthy competition and
hopefully things are better for
customers,’’ he said.
John Farnsworth July 3, 1936, in
Hardin, Mont. They lived in
Dayton until moving into Sheridan
in 1972. Mr. Farnsworth died in
1988. She had been a member of
the Dayton Community Church and
Big Horn Mountain Polka Club.
She enjoyed dancing, bowling and
knitting. She loved her family and
her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
her parents; one sister, Louise
Lehto; and one brother, Floyd
“Bud” Ventling.
Survivors include a son, John
Floyd Farnsworth of New Mexico;
a daughter, Joy M. Newton,
Sheridan; two brothers, Delbert
Ventling of Sheridan and Jim
Ventling of Dayton; two sisters,
Esther Boyko, Sheridan, and Rose
Dorothy, Forsyth, Mont.; five
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren
and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Memorials may benefit the
Dayton Cemetery, Senior Citizen’s
Center or Heritage Towers in care
of Delphine Toner, First Interstate
Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY
82801.
Arley Butcher
GILLETTE — Funeral liturgy
for Gillette resident Arley C.
Butcher, 93, is 10 a.m. Thursday at
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church
with Father Thomas Ogg as celebrant.
Burial will follow in the
Gillette-Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.
Agenda
TOWN COUNCIL
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 19
Dayton Town Hall
A. Call to order
B. Approval of agenda
Announcements/Correspondence
State Land and Investment
Board
Old business update
Sheriff’s agreement/grant application
Award bids for generator
1. Open bids on park paving project
2. Act on variance request from
Brad and Leslie Reinhart
3. Act on variance request from
George Bedner
4. Hear request for special beer
permit for Dayton Days
5. Presentation from David
Steele ref: baseball field in
Ranchester
6. Citizen communique
7. Discuss policy on memorials
and gifts
8. Council comments and
requests for future agenda items
Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at
Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with
the Rosary recited at 6 p.m.
Mr. Butcher died Saturday, May
15, 1999, at the Campbell County
Memorial Hospital following a
lengthy illness.
He was born Aug. 31, 1906, to
Ab and Adela (Butler) Butcher in
Gates, Neb. Mr. Butcher moved
with his parents to homestead north
of Gillette in 1914.
At age 14, he pulled the first
frizo of dirt off of the Wyodak coal
mine. In 1927, he moved back to
Nebraska to work in the beet fields
and farm. He married Irene Bader
in 1932 at Anselmo, Neb. They
moved to Wyoming in 1937 and
bought a place in 1939 west of
Recluse.
They moved to Gillette in 1960
where he sold cars at Stockmen’s
Motors and Davis Chevrolet.
He also built rental buildings
and a feed store in Gillette.
He retired in 1978 and moved
back to his ranch to raise draft horses.
In 1996, Mr. Butcher moved
back to Gillette to live at the
Pioneer Manor Apartments.
Mr. Butcher is survived by his
wife, Irene, of Gillette; two sons,
Duane Butcher of Gillette, and Ron
Butcher of Banner; four grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and three sisters.
A memorial has been established
to the Recluse Community
Hall and donations may be sent in
care of Wilson Funeral Home, Box
734, Gillette, WY 82717.
Elizabeth Ward
Elizabeth Fulbright Ward, 85,
died Sunday, May 16, 1999, at
Sheridan Manor.
Arrangements are pending with
Champions Funeral Home.
Helen Fraser
Helen Fraser 87, died Tuesday,
May 18, 1999, at Sheridan Manor.
Arrangements are with Kane
Funeral Home.

The Sheridan Press, Tuesday, May 18, 1999 B1
By Larque Richter
you can only imagine its finished appear-
Staff reporter
Some hands can’t be idle.
Like Alvin Neard’s.
At 73, the hands could be tired and
knotted after 47 years of duty at Sheridan
Ironworks and a quarter century of crafting.
Neard’s hands are nimble and still taking
the abuse from the slip of a carving
knife.
“I’ve been a hobbyist all my life,” says
Neard, and pointed out a few of the handmade
items in his home. “I try something
and then do something else. I’ve made a
lot of stuff.”
His creations include the rugs under
your feet, r oses of thin metal mounted on
wood, terrariums, dulcimers, metal gates
to the kitchen, afghans, the mailbox post
and a vase of welded washers, to name a
few.
“Right now, he’s preferring working
with wood,” says his wife Phyllis.
Neard has been carving w alking sticks
and canes from diamond willows for
about three years.
Each piece of wood takes on its own
characteristic, fitting since Neard tends to
give them to friends rather than sell them.
Just like an oil painter, you
don’t know what it’s going
to look like.
Alvin Neard
A person without the hobbyist gene
might look at the uncarved wood ” and
chuckle to think it will be transformed
into a gleaming walking stick.
“They’re all different. No two are
alike,” Neard says, handling a shiny cane.
“It takes a long time (to make one) —
about 40 hours.”
“This one I’m doing now, I’ll carve it
out, grove it out and sand it out (three
sandings). This ain’t too easy. You got a
lot of wood to cut out of there.”
Nature contributes as much to the finished
product as Neard’s crafting, he
says.
“This is a special type of willow —
diamond willow,” he explains. “It only
grows in or near little streams.”
Neard inspects the wood, getting a feel
for its contours and diamonds, but says
ance.
“You get to starting on it, and you just
keep ‘a-going. It’s pretty dangerous. I’ve
had nasty cuts from it.”
The anticipation of how the wood will
look overrides the pain in the fingers.
“It’s kinda exciting to see what it’s
going to look like,” he says. “You g et an
idea. Sometimes you bring ’em home,
you don’t think it’s going to be nothing
and there they are. Just like an oil
painter, you don’t know what it’s going to
look like.”
Neard says all the walking sticks and
canes are pretty, but adds that he’s sold
his prettiest ones. He plans to finish the
sticks he’s working on, sell the ones he’s
made and start a new hobby.
“You gotta have the ideas,” he says,
pondering what craft will be next. “I’m
getting older now — getting lazy — but
I’m still trying new projects.”
Because Neards’ garage isn’t heated,
he does most of his crafting inside or
when the weather is warm.
Phyllis says no matter what he tries
next, it’ll turn out beautiful.
“Funny how there’s people who have
so much talent, isn’t it?” she asks. “He’s
so talented. I really encourage him. It’s
good for him and he loves to do it.”
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Alvin Neard
holds one of
the diamond
willow walking
sticks he
hand-carved.
The Sheridan
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Hands that never rest
THE ART — Neard has carved about 20 walking sticks
from green diamond willow he collects near Story. This
type of willow only grows near the tributaries of cold
mountain streams, according to Neard.
Craftsman still fashioning art at 73
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came. They ogled. They yawned.
Thousands of museum-goers said
it was worth staying up all night and
standing in line in the pre-dawn hours
to see paintings by Dutch master
Vincent van Gogh before the artwork
returns to Amsterdam.
The Los Angeles County Museum
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to open a major exhibition aroundthe-clock
— a total of 63 continuous
hours. Sunday was the last day to see
the 70-piece collection, ‘‘Van Gogh’s
van Goghs: Masterpieces From the
van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.’’
People were able to view the display
any time between 9 a.m. Friday
and midnight Sunday. Anyone
attending between midnight and 7
a.m. got in for $10 instead of the usual
$20 admission.
This being Los Angeles, there was
a cast of characters who attended the
sold-out 3 a.m., 4 a.m., 5 a.m. and 6
a.m. showings. ‘‘I know L.A.,’’ said
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‘‘This fits in everyone’s schedule.’’
The museum also for the first time
opened Club van Gogh, an open air
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“

B2 The Sheridan Press, Tuesday, May 18, 1999
Sheridan College graduates
More than 220 students earned associate of arts,
associate of science or associate of applied science
degrees, certificates of completion or GEDs at the
Sheridan College commencement ceremony on
Saturday night.
In addition, 14 University of Wyoming students
received their master’s or bachelor’s degrees during the
commencement exercises.
Here is a list of the graduates, certificate of compleion
recipients, GED recipients and University of
yoming degree recipients:
Associate of Arts Degree:
Iya Leah Amiotte, Diedre Diane Arzy, Jamie Lee
Baker, Mandy Jo Barker, Rachel Lynn Beck, Matthew
Thomas Beddes, Nancy Lee Blakeley, Yancy Anne
Blankenship, Amber Rene Braunschweig, Damian
Mario Robert Carrillo, Calvin Douglas Carter, Bonney
J. Christner, Amber Lyndsey Dilka, Travis L. Dowdy,
Jennifer Drake, A. Tanner Fitch, Megan Marie Fudge,
Michael C. Gay, Garvin Godfrey Gordon, Garrett R.
Griffin, Erin Rachel Guy, Michelle Renee Morris-Hahn,
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
WITHIN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SHERIDAN,
STATE OF WYOMING
N THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) Probate No. 99-4-49
ELVIN C. FOCHT, )
Deceased.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECREE
ESTABLISHING RIGHT AND TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Michelle R. Stenseng, the devisee
under the Last Will and Testament of Melvin C. Focht, who
died on April 2 1999, has filed in the above entitled court an Application
for a Decree of Distribution concerning certain real estate
which is described as follows:
A fee simple interest in Lot 15, and South 2 feet of Lot 16,
Block 2, Third Vale Avoca Place, an Addition to the Town
not City of Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming together
With all improvements situate thereon and all appurtenances
thereunto appertaining or belonging.
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County, Wyoming, on or before June 2, 1999. If no objections
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in the Application.
Dated this 3rd day of May, 1999.
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Bridge
Don't let them signal
Yesterday's deal featured a
situation in which declarer had
to draw trumps immediately,
but this gave East a chance to
tell his partner about the
killing defense. If you require
a misdefense, it is best to put
the opponents on the spot as
quickly as possible, before
they know too much about the
full layout.
How would you plan the
play in this four-heart contract
after West has led the diamond
queen?
As a passed hand, North
has an easy three-heart
response, a limit raise. That
hand is worth at least 10
points.
The contract seems to
depend on the club finesse. If
it wins, South has 10 tricks via
six hearts, two diamonds and
two clubs. Yet if it loses, he
apparently concedes four
tricks: three spades and one
club. However, will West
know to switch to a spade?
So, the best line is to win
trick one in the dummy and
immediately take the club
finesse. If it wins, declarer
draws trumps and claims.
Here, though, it loses. But
what does West do? He might
be tempted to lead another diamond.
If so, South is home,
dummy's club jack being the
10th trick.
I think West should find the
right switch. Under dummy's
diamond ace, East had played
the three, which is known to
be his lowest, and therefore a
discouraging card, denying the
diamond king. And if South is
playing on clubs, it is probably
wrong for West to do so too.
That leaves only a spade
switch.
Finally, note what happens
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Mexicana shrimp and vegetable kabobs cook up quick
By the Associated Press
Southwestern cooking makes a vivid statement.
Its tastes are not for the timid. Its style is characterized
by bold flavors, colorful ingredients and earthy
seasonings.
Cumin, cilantro, red pepper, oregano, garlic and
chili powder are among the most commonly used
herbs and spices. They go wonderfully well with
robust beans, tart lime, fiery chilies, corn and tomatoes
to give food a zesty flavor and appearance.
This recipe for Shrimp Mexicana and Vegetable
Kabobs calls for a medley of spices, including chili,
cumin, garlic and oregano, to flavor a lemon-juice
and olive-oil marinade for the shrimp. Zucchini,
Troops pluck
chickens,
bake scones
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -
NATO troops in Macedonia
have gone beyond their peace
implementation mission in
Kosovo. They also have been
plucking chickens and baking
scones.
The estimated 16,000 NATO
troops in Macedonia,
Yugoslavia’s southern neighbor,
have been given the added duty
of emergency refugee support,
and have come through nobly.
Among other tasks, they have
been cooking up a storm for
hungry Kosovo Albanians,
according to NATO spokesman
Jamie Shea.
He said Britain’s Royal
Engineers, in addition to their
other duties, have prepared
46,000 chickens.
mushrooms, bell pepper and onion make up the vegetable
complement on the skewers. It should all be
ready in under 30 minutes.
Mexicana Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs
Marinade:
Juice of 1 lemon (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Kabobs:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 small zucchini, cut in 1/2-inch slices
1 cup mushrooms, cut in half
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch dice
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
In a bowl or self-closing plastic bag, combine
marinade ingredients. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
Refrigerate 15 minutes. Skewer the shrimp alternately
with the vegetables. Broil or grill kabobs 7 to 8
minutes, turning frequently or until the shrimp are
cooked through and vegetables are tender. Serve with
cooked rice.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
———
Recipe from: McCormick-Schilling.
Meat authority offers grilling lore
By the Associated Press
Meat maven Bruce Aidells considers
grilling a year-round activity, but
he bows to seasonal backyard chefs
and offers some advice to make sure
the summer cooking ritual kicks off in
high style.
Aidells is co-author of the wellreceived
‘‘The Complete Meat
Cookbook’’ (Houghton Mifflin) published
last year, and is founder-owner
of the San Francisco-based Aidells
Sausage Co. Here are his Top 10 outdoor
grilling tips:
—Best bets for grilling: 1 1/2-inch
to 2-inch-thick steaks, pork, lamb or
veal chops, as well as burgers, kabobs
and sausages.
—Salt beef, pork and lamb
BEFORE grilling, not after. It will be
much more flavorful and juicy.
—Sauces made with sugar or honey
burn easily. Use caution when grilling
meats that have been soaked in a sweet
marinade, brush on sugary barbecue
sauces after cooking or during the last
few minutes of grilling.
—Don’t parboil spare ribs before
grilling. That only toughens the meat
and drains it of flavor.
—Prepare three temperature zones
on your barbecue. High heat (2 to 3
layers of coals), medium (one layer)
and an area with no coals around the
edge. Sear meat over high area then
move to medium area to finish cooking,
or to the no-coal zone to keep fully
cooked pieces warm while the others
finish. Food kept in this area will continue
to cook, so don’t leave it too
long.
—Use the ‘‘hand test’’ to check for
coal readiness. Hold the palm of your
hand just above rack level over highheat
zone. If your hand becomes too
hot by the time you count to two, it’s
time to grill.
—Cover kettle grills during cooking,
and use the vents to regulate heat and
control flare-ups. Open vents to raise
temperature; close vents to reduce it.
—Use a digital instant-read thermometer
to test for doneness. Consult a
cookbook for a guide to doneness temperatures
for various meats. With the
exception of hamburgers, which should
be cooked to medium well, grilled
meats are at their best when cooked to
no more than medium rare.
—Remove meat from heat when
thermometer reads 5 degrees less than
the desired temperature. Keep loosely
covered on a warm plate. Carryover
heat will continue to cook the meat.
—Allow meat to rest for 5 to 10 minutes
before carving or serving to absorb
juices and balance the internal temperature.
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if declarer draws a round of
trumps first. East discards the
spade ace, showing his
sequence of honors. Then
West has no trouble finding
the lethal lead.
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‘Star Wars’
mania invades
the kitchen
By the Associated Press
‘‘Star Wars’’ recipes may lead some people into uncharted
territory — the kitchen.
‘‘The Star Wars Cookbook’’ is designed to inspire young
children — and perhaps some hungry ‘‘Star Wars’’ fans — to
don a cooking apron and whip up a batch of Wookiee Cookies,
Tusken Raider Taters or Sandtrooper Sandies.
And why not? With all the hoopla surrounding the release of
‘‘Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace,’’ a menu of
Obi-Wan Kabobs, Boba Fett-uccine and Skywalker Smoothies
might just be the ticket for ‘‘Star Wars’’ buffs.
The characters seen in the ‘‘Star Wars’’ films transcend generations,
said Robin Davis, a food critic and author of the cookbook,
published by Chronicle Books ($14.95). Ms. Davis has
seen each film in the original trilogy at least six times.
‘‘I have fond memories of ‘Star Wars,’ and I think many
other people do too,’’ she said. ‘‘And kids are still interested.
With all the toys, ‘Star Wars’ has gone through the generations.’’
Real food and ‘‘Star Wars’’ action figures are featured in the
book’s imaginative and colorful photos. Despite all the special
effects at Lucasfilm Ltd.’s fingertips, no computer tricks were
used, said Davis, who worked with the film company and photographer
Frankie Frankeny before developing the recipes.
Some are obvious, she said, like Princess Leia Danish Dos
that copy the character’s trademark hairstyle. The recipe calls
for refrigerator pizza dough, granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
Also featured: Han-burgers, R2D2 Treats and Death Star
Popcorn Balls.
Astro – Graph
Wednesday, May 19, 1999
Bernice Bede Osol
Lady Luck could reward
you in the year ahead with a
larger bounty than usual, so no
matter how conditions look
now, anticipate good things
happening for you. These
seeds will take root.
TAURUS (April 20-May
20) Try to keep people and
things over whom you have no
control out of your personal
affairs today. That which you
can direct will go well, but that
which you can't could cause
problems. Taurus, treat yourself
to a birthday gift. Send for
your Astro-Graph predictions
for the year ahead by mailing
$2 and self-addressed stamped
envelope to Astro-Graph, c/o
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1758, Murray Hill Station,
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to state your Zodiac sign.
GEMINI (May 21-June
20) A jealous onlooker could
attempt to put obstacles in
your path today. But don't
worry, his or her efforts will
be ineffective and you'll not
suffer from this person's
impediments.
CANCER (June 21-July
22) Although someone might
abuse your generosity today, a
pal who is unaware of this
treatment may make up for it
in spades by doing something
extremely nice for you.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Even though you might be
plagued with concern, an
important objective can be
achieved today, so don't let
dark thoughts govern your
actions.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.
22) Lady Luck could intervene
on your behalf today and
smooth things over after complications
arise from your lack
of foresight. Be optimistic and
hopeful.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
Keep your priorities in the
proper perspective and this
could end up being a very
rewarding day for you. No
matter how annoying, take
care of obligations first.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
22) Even though at first the
advantages of teaming up with
someone to accomplish an
endeavor might not be apparent,
it could turn out to be
luckier than you thought. Don't
be resistant.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-
Dec. 21) You could be
extremely productive today
and that which you do, you'll
do successfully. When you
sense signs of tiring, however,
call it quits promptly, so as not
to mess things up.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-
Jan. 19) As you begin to
reevaluate a deal into which
you've recently entered from a
nonemotional perspective,
you'll discover that it was not
as bad as you first thought.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
19) So long as everyone benefits
in some way, a matter
important to you can be successfully
concluded today.
Don't let selfishness on the
part of any party enter into the
picture.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March
20) Treat all aspects of your
life as a game, not worrying
about who's winning or losing
and things will work out
remarkably well for you today.
ARIES (March 21-April
19) Life is rarely optimum and
today could be a mixed bag for
you. Although the Sun will be
shining on your material dealings,
some clouds could be
hovering over your personal
relationships.

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Dr. Gott Dr. Peter Gott
DEAR DR. GOTT: Is there an antibiotic that can be
cheaply purchased without a prescription? Despite nasal
reconstructive surgery and regular allergy shots, I continue
to have chronic sinusitis. I live on antibiotics.
DEAR READER: In the United
States, antibiotics are available only by
prescription. This is because they are
powerful medicines that should only
be used for specific conditions under
medical supervision. Moreover, most
experts bemoan the casual and unnecessary
use of antibiotics, a practice that
has led to the emergence of resistant
bacteria. Finally, there is a small but
serious risk of allergic reactions to antimicrobial drugs.
Although allergy shots may be a pain -- both figuratively
and literally -- they are probably an important
component of your therapy. If you do have chronic
sinus infection, it may be due to continued sinus blockage
from swollen tissue (or polyps) behind your nose
where the sinus cavities drain. This condition can be
helped by antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays or -- as a
last resort -- surgery to correct the obstruction. These
options can be best evaluated by an ear-nose-and-throat
specialist. If your otolaryngologist has thrown up her
hands and tossed you repeated antibiotic prescriptions,
perhaps you should ask for a referral for a second opinion.
An equally well-trained doctor often can adopt a
different perspective that could be far more beneficial
DEAR ABBY: I'm being married
soon. My parents are paying for
the entire wedding. My fiance,
"Jim," and I wanted something
small, but my parents decided to go
all out. Although I'm grateful, I
realize this has become my parents'
party as much as it is our wedding.
Jim's folks and mine shared the
cost of the engagement party, but it
was MY mother who insisted on a
copy of the gift list because she
wanted to know who gave what.
She's already asking me how
much Jim makes, how much we're
paying for our honeymoon, and
telling us how to spend our money
and on what. Mother now says she
"needs" the wedding gift list so
she'll know for future reference
what to give the gift-givers in
return. Jim and I feel she's butting
into our finances already and don't
want to give her the list. We both
think it's inappropriate. If you agree,
how can we tell her delicately? My
mother will take
offense and say that
since she paid for
the wedding she
has a right to know.
-- SCARED OF
MOM'S WRATH
IN N.J.
D E A R
SCARED: Since
you already know that your mother
will take offense, brace yourself for
a confrontation. Tell her in no
uncertain terms that the fact that she
and your father have paid for the
wedding does not entitle her to a
copy of your gift list, nor access to
your personal financial information.
She appears to be very controlling,
and unless you want her run-
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than the methods you are now using.
To give you related information, I am sending you a
copy of my Health Report "Consumer Tips On
Medicines." Other readers would like a copy should
send $2 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope
to P.O. Box 2017, Murray Hill Station, New York, NY
10156. Be sure to mention the title.
DEAR DR. GOTT: My job at a computer terminal
involves sitting eight hours every day, except for a seven-minute
break morning and afternoon. Is there a longterm
health hazard from such an inactive profession?
DEAR READER: Your term "hazard" is probably
misleading. Sitting on one's behind for 7 hours and 46
minutes a day may be boring and cause stiffness, but it
is not by itself a potential health problem.
Nonetheless, your work station could use some
improvement. Most people in sedentary occupations
function better if they are permitted -- even encouraged
-- to get up periodically and move around. Such activity
is refreshing because it breaks the routine and stretches
tired muscles. Perhaps your supervisor would consider
allowing all the keyboard operators a 5-minute break
every hour. If not, you might want to engage in regular
exercise after work and on weekends. Your present limitations
suggest to me a return to a sweatshop environment
in which workers had little or no flexibility.
You don't mention a lunch break. If such a time is
not set aside for employees, complain to the boss.
You're entitled at least to eat.
Dear Abby Abigail Van Buren
CELEBRITY CIPHER
by Luis Campos
Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present
Each letter in the cipher stands for another. Today's clue: H equals W
‘ D B D T L I J R C D A W K L I Y C O W L O -
J W L Y W O D W T W L B M R A D T W , D F
H L I J R E W Z W M R , Z W M R , Z W M R . ’
— R W M Z M E E K
PREVIOUS SOLUTION: “Isn’t it fun to go out on the course and lie in the
sun?” — Bob Hope on cheating in golf.
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women
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hockey team
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17 By birth
18 Motorcade
participant
21 Acquires by
labor
23 Urban
transportation
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28 Cafe au —
29 “Wheel of
Fortune”
purchase
30 Apple or pear
31 Reserve fund
33 Upper arm
bone
36 On the briny
37 Compass pt.
38 Adam’s
grandson
40 Part of the
hand
41 Scarlet
42 Abalone, in
Brighton
44 Sunbeam
45 Ante- relative
46 Rotating piece
48 Acts like
Hamlet
51 Attractive view
55 Actress
Jacqueline
56 “You don’t
say!”
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race
58 Followed
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differently
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Confederacy
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fabric
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club
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ning your life, you must draw the
line now. If you can't stand your
ground alone, you and your fiance
should do it together -- and the
sooner, the better. Good luck. You'll
need it.
DEAR ABBY: There appears to
be a tragic rebirth of bigotry today,
here and elsewhere. And as usual, it
is based on ignorance. In an old
classic movie, "South Pacific"
(1958), it was expressed in the
lyrics of a song by Rodgers and
Hammerstein:
"You've got to be taught to hate
and fear.
"You've got to be taught from
year to year,
"It's got to be drummed in your
dear little ear,
"You've got to be carefully
taught!
"You've got to be taught to be
afraid
"Of people whose eyes are oddly
made,
"And people whose skin is a different
shade.
"You've got to be carefully
taught!
"You've got to be taught before
it's too late.
"Before you are 6, or 7, or 8 --
"To hate all the people your relatives
hate;
"You've got to be carefully
taught!
"You've got to be carefully
taught."
Abby, perhaps it's time to reprint
them. -- STUART BURDICK,
COOS BAY, ORE.
DEAR STUART: Long before it
was made into a movie, the play
"South Pacific" was a smash hit on
Broadway. One of its themes, an
interracial romance between an
American soldier and a young
Polynesian girl, was considered
controversial when the play opened
on April 7, 1949. The wise and
insightful lyrics written by Oscar
Hammerstein II ring as true today
as the pre-civil rights era in which
they were written. Indeed, hatred
and prejudice have to be carefully
taught.
For everything you need to
know about wedding planning,
order "How to Have a Lovely
Wedding." Send a business-sized,
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That sea animal called the
sponge has to filter a ton of water to
gain an ounce of weight.
To that widely known fact that
the brain itself can't feel pain, please
add: It can't feel heat or touch,
either.
Evidence suggests prehistoric
man chewed mustard seed with his
meat.
See if you can divide your
cohorts on the job into two categories,
the thunder people and the
lightning people. May help to
remember what Mark Twain said:
"Thunder is impressive, but it is the
lightning that does all the work."
In 1928, the Texas Bankers
Association tacked up this poster in
every bank in the state: "Reward ...
$5,000 for dead bank robbers ... Not
one cent for live ones."

B4 The Sheridan Press, Tuesday, May 18, 1999
SERVICE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY
FREE
ESTIMATES
KOSMA HEATING
& AIR CONDITIONING
Joe Jr.
13 yrs. Exp.
• Locally owned &
operated for 25 years
• Insured & Bonded
674-9070
PLEASANTVIEW
SENIOR CARE
LICENSED BY THE WYOMING
STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Sheridan
Snow Removal &
Construction
672-6356
FOR SHERIDAN & SURROUNDING AREAS
Joe Sr.
38 yrs. Exp.
Telephone: 307-655-2454
510 Railway • P.O. Box 70
Ranchester, Wyoming 82839
Cliff & Brenda Clevenger
GOLDEN AGE
CARE
Tender, loving care for the elderly
DAWSON & ALICE CASE
Licensed by the State of Wyoming♥
West of Ranchester
(307) 655-9650
- ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATING & TRUCKING -
BASEMENTS • SAND & GRAVEL
SEPTIC SYSTEMS • DEMOLITION
WATER LINES • LAND LEVELING
Licensed•Bonded
SERVING SHERIDAN FOR OVER 13 YEARS.
PET PAL
Personalized Home Pet Care
E. J. HANDO
549 Sumner St.
Sheridan, WY 82801
Insured
(307) 674-1575 P.O. BOX 130
HERBALIFE
Independent Distributor
EVELYN LEGERSKI
22 Welton Lane
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-6774 (phone/fax)
1- 888-753-7075 (toll free)
CALL FOR PRODUCTS OR OPPORTUNITY
Agray’s 16 Years
• Seamless Metal Raingutter
• Stoves, Fireplaces, & Pipe
• Satellite, 18" to 10', 300+ channels
• Spas, Pools, Filters, Chemicals
• Swamp Coolers, A.C.'s & BBQ's
EDMONSON’S
Retirement Home
for Ladies Only
Private Rooms ~ Private Baths
Strong!
Your Sales, Installing & Servicing Dealer
554 Brundage Ln. Sheridan, 672-5322
Buffalo & Gillette Area 1-800-560-5322
Licensed by State Health Dept.
Davis Appliance
Repair
Leonard Davis
I repair all makes & models of
washers, dryers, dishwashers,
freezers and refrigerators.
CALL 672-0539
Northern Concrete
FLAT WORK,
PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS,
DECORATIVE CONCRETE
Licensed & Insured
Paul Melvin, Owner (307) 674-6441
•Heating
•Sheet Metal Work
•Refrigeration
11 Schrater Ln. ~ 674-4630 •Air Conditioning
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a week
& Holidays
Sheridan
Answering &
Secretarial
Service
GINGER HORTON
President
The Home
with a
Heart
Secretarial Lines
Call Forwarding Service
“800” # Service
Notary Public
Fax Service
Typing/Word Processing
Transcription
45 E. Loucks, Suite 014
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-4290 Office
(307) 674-9264 Switchboard
(307) 674-7899 Fax
Residential & Commercial
Interior & Exterior
Furniture Restoration
Insured
HIGH WEST PAINTING
Steve Nance: 672-8766
Rob Hawkins: 672-0499
*references available
HERBALIFE
INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR
The World's Largest
Seamless Siding Co.
■ SIDING
■ WINDOWS
■ GUTTERS
■ FINANCING AVAILABLE
Year around certified installation serving
Sheridan and surrounding communities now!
Call Joey Godwin,
Regional Manager
Misty Hosford
311 W Loucks
Sheridan, WY 82801
Call for Products and/or Business Opportunity
Phone: (307) 673-5544 Toll Free: 888-601-4479
misty@cyberhighway.net
Sheet Metal Co.
674-9260
672-6045
1-800-804-7534
We have storage to fit
your needs.
307-674-7552 • FAX 307-674-7648
1818 TERRA AVENUE • SHERIDAN, WY 82801
Total Comfort
Heating & Air Conditioning
• Retrofit & new installation
• Services all Makes & Models
• New Construction
• Sheet Metal Work
Serving Sheridan & Johnson Counties
Free Proposals, Licensed & Insured
752-2294
“We bring quality & value together for
your total comfort”
24
HOUR
SERVICE
DOUG
SHRYACK
CONTRACTING
(307) 672-6418
Home Repairs & New Construction
Basement Finishes • Bath • Kitchens
Metal Roofs • Decks • Remodels
Free Consultation & Estimates
Licensed and Insured
Sheridan
Optical Inc.
23 Grinnell Ave.
Sheridan
Quality Eyewear
672-5516
M-F 8-5:30 Sat. 9-12
Musette Groshart Poll, Manager
Protect your property and family in 1999!
Give the gift of peace of mind.
Call Dynamark Security Centers for your
free gift and home demonstration.
(307) 674-8121
MOPSTERS
CONTRACT CLEANERS
"We Do A Bang Up Job"
COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL
Carpet & Vinyl Installation
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Office: 672-9182 Cell: 751-1393
TCT CONCRETE
• Quality Work
• Free Estimates
• Affordable Prices
• Licensed & Insured
672-0941
CONNIE’S GLASS, INC.
Auto glass, windows, storm
windows. We pick up
and deliver. Ask
about our energy
efficient glass.
Phone 674-8294
204 West 11th St.
Licensed and Insured
Heating - Air Conditioning
Refrigeration Repair &
General Maintenance
- 24 hr. service -
Scott A Baker, Owner
Phone No. (307) 683-2427
Cell No. (307) 752-2833
11 Lodore Avenue
Story, WY 82842
EVERGREEN
PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
P.O. BOX 474
DAYTON, WY 82836
(307) 655-2550
CRAIG BEYER
“WE TREAT YOUR LAWN AS IF IT WAS OUR OWN”
R. Scott Ludwig, Kathleen T. Sinclair,
CLU ChFC CLU
LIFE INSURANCE
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE
RETIREMENT PLANNING
51 Coffeen Avenue, Suite 202 307/672-9738
PO Box 6043, Sheridan, WY 82801 Fax: 307/672-9739
BOCHMANN
CONSTRUCTION
Custom Homes - Log Homes
Remodels - Garages - Additions
Concrete Work - Roofing
Steel & Shingled
Licensed & Insured
Randy Bochmann
Story, WY • 307/683-2744
EBIA
HEARING INSTRUMENTS
• New Hearing Aid Sales
• Repairs
• Free Hearing Tests
565 W. Works
674-8920
LEY’S WATER-WELL SERVICE & SUPPLY INC.
DOMESTIC & STOCK
• SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS SALES & SERVICE
• WINDMILL PARTS & SERVICE
• COMPLETE WATER SYSTEMS INSTALLED
Webtrol, Aermotor, Goulds
Red Jacket, Grundsfos
SHERIDAN
674-8537
SERVING THE AREA
OVER 30 YEARS
LICENSED • BONDED
• INSURED
753 Brundage Ln. Sheridan, WY 82801
across from Carl’s IGA
(307) 674-5715 Hours: M-F 11-6, Sat. 11-4
Get in Shape for Summer
Tired, overweight,
allergies, migraines,
stressed-out?
LOSE THOSE EXTRA
POUNDS, GET HEALTHY,
AND FEEL GREAT!
PINEY CREEK
Plumbing • Heating
& RV Service
Serving Sheridan & Johnson Counties
Specializing in Gas Refrigeration Repair
Parts & RV Salvage
CALL 683-2875
Tom Neuman
Authorized Dealer
P.O. Box 7416
Sheridan, WY 82801
HOME: 307-672-3943
CELLULAR: 307-752-0510
Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Les & Mary
Pickrell
Your one stop shopping for all your health
care needs...supplements, herbs, sports nutr.,
cleaners, personal care including anti-aging
system-Enfuselle!
Free delivery for seniors & handicapped!
Shaklee Ind Distrib
672-7175
FLEMING DRILLING SERVICES, L.L.C.
533 Jackson Ave.
Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: (307)672-5722
Floyd Fleming Gene Haley
Consultant Owner/Operator
Dr. recommended,
natural, safe, herbalbased,
guaranteed
results or your $$ back
FREE SAMPLES
Call Chrysti Wright Bluemel @ (307)674-4551