The Lovell Chronicle, February 21, 2008, page 3
Want to hear about a way to ensure
that those whom you love are remembered
long after they are gone? Read on.
To take a trip down memory lane, park
your car in front of Lovell Elementary
School, hop out, walk over to the partially
completed bell tower, walk around it, tak-
ing time to read the engraving on the vari-
ous bricks. I've done it. Some of them make
me laugh; some make me cry; others sim-
ply evoke nostalgic memories of the person
whose name they bear, In a sense, it's like
looking through old school yearbooks, re-
membering the multitudes of people, both
adults and children, who have walked
the halls of Lovell schools throughout the
years. You will also see names of individu-
als who lived and died in Lovell and were
deeply loved by the people they left behind.
Whatever the case, the tower tends to in-
voke feelings of sentimentality as well as
to instill hometown pride.
It's that time of year again, the time
when Lovell Wyoming Education Founda-
tion (LWEF) members meet and begin en-
couraging people to purchase bricks to be
added to the tower, which grows a bit tall-
er each year. You may recall that sales for
each year end at the end of June right af-
ter Mustang Days and that proceeds raised
go to the funding of grants for worthwhile
educational projects. Teachers in all three
schools, whether they work in the elemen-
tary, middle or high school, may apply for
a grant for some project which the school
may not be able to fund otherwise. It's kind
of like the "One Class At A Time, Program
that awards similar grants to teachers in
The Lovell Wyoming Education Foun-
dation has awarded more than $1,200
in grants to Lovell teachers over the
years. The Bell Tower is one of their
fund raising projects.
Billings schools.
In the past, the LWEF has awarded
more than $1,200 in grants to a number of
teachers in Lovell schools, and they would
like to award more. Simple applications to-
wards that purpose are available in the of-
rices of each building for teachers to pick
up. They must be completed and handed in
by mid-May of this year in order to be con-
sidered for next fall.
Bricks are still available for $50 apiece.
Just think: that means you can get two for
a paltry $100! That's really a steal see-
ing as how the group almost decided to
increase the price at their last meeting.
Bricks may be engraved for your children,
an LHS Class that may be having a reunion
in 2008, a class member who may have
passed away, as a memorial for anyone else
who has lived in Lovell or for someone who
has moved away but has strong ties to the
area. Each brick can have up to three lines
of engraving with 12 characters per line.
Forms for brick engraving may be picked
up from any LWEF member: Cliff Revelle,
Jeff Pearson, Robyn Winland, Chert Hoff-
man, Norm Opp, Dick Loegering, Phyl-
lis Bronkema and last, but not least, Dan
Coe. We welcome new members any time.
Please contact Cliff Revelle at 548-6195 if
you'd like to join LWEF, whether you can
pronounce it or not!
Some of you may grow tired of this year-
ly push to sell bricks. I personally strongly
believe in the group's mission. What other
way do you have of both helping to create a
"memory tower" of Lovell citizens, as well
as make a contribution to further the edu-
cation of their children?
Question of the Week
The answer to last week's question
about where Buffalo Bill is buried was
again given by Pam Felt. He is buried in
Golden, Colo on Lookout Mountain. Now
for some local trivia.
This Week's Question: who was first
appointed as Lovell's postmaster in 1888?
The first person to correctly answer this
PHYLLISophical
Musi.gs
Phyllis Bronkema
548-7452
phyl bro @ tribcsp.com
question will receive a bag of M&M's. After
all, that's what started this whole thing in
the first place. Good luck!
News of the Week
Sixteen members of the Red Hat "Lovell
Lovelies" joined the fun of the Senior Cen-
ter's Valentine's Party last Thursday, Feb.
14. After enjoying their Chicken Parmesan
meal and visiting, Queen Dorothy Nelson
led the group in Bingo. Each member had
contributed white elephant prizes. Win-
ners enjoyed the results. They received
anything from perfume to a little frog ear-
ring holder to a white gorilla (stuffed ani-
mal, of course) holding a rose! Grand Prize
of a Red Hat book called "when I Grow Old,
I Shall Wear Purple," was won by Lady
Erma Palen. Members enjoyed munching
on delicious cookies made by an anony-
mous group member while playing bingo.
Senior Center Chatter
Just one simple thing this week. Re-
member to mark your calendars for this
month's Soup and Pie Supper to be held on
"Leap Year Day," Friday, Feb. 29, from 5
to 7 p.m. More information will follow next
Thursday.
Byron news
Gary Gruell
548-2220
The Byron Town Coun-
cil was very busy at last
week's regular town meet-
ing.
Maynard Johnson was
appointed as the new zon-
ing administrator for the
Town of Byron. His duties
are outlined in the land
use and development hand-
book. He will be meeting
with the z6ning board in
the near future to become
:: familiar with the hand-
book and the ordinances
set forth therein. Compen-
sation for this appointment
was discussed, however a
monetary amount had not
:: been decided as of yet.
::: In addition to Mr. John-
son's appointment, the
council made a motion and
approved appointments to
the Board of Adjustments.
Those appointed to the
board were Mary Jensen
and Bret George to a one-
year term and Todd Wilder
and Brandon Hessenthaler
to a two-year term. Dwain
Jackson was also appoint-
ed as chairman of the board
with a three-year term.
The council also ap-
proved the official name of
the Byron Memorial Park
Advisory Committee and
the members of that com-
mittee. Members of the
committee are Ray Havig,
Jesse Winsenried, Keith
NeVille, Steve Wirth, Ja-
net Haddix, Jackie Hecht
and the only member cur-
rentlyliving in Byron,
Wally Jensen.
The vision of the By-
ron Memorial Park has
slowly moved forward over
the past eight years. It has
been funded almost entire-
ly by private donations and
is close to obtaining the
funds needed for the vet-
eran memorial wall that is
to be dedicated, it is hoped,
on Byron Day in July of
this year.
The town council had
considered the sale of three
of the four lots that had
been purchased specifically
for the park project. After
reconsideration, the coun-
cil now supports the com-
mittee efforts and is eager
to see the park's comple-
tion. With the committee
in place, grant monies can
be sought to complete the
project. In the meantime,
continued support and do-
nations are greatly appre-
ciated.
The newly approved
refuse container ordinance
was clarified again. The
ordinance is now in effect.
Violators of the ordinance
are being notified to com-
ply by the ordinance and
the council has instructed
Byron Police to start issu-
ing citations to offenders
beginning March 15. The
council is fully aware of
the hardship that this or-
dinance may cause to some
residents. The sanitation
department is willing to
assist those residents who
truly need help.
Vicki Gibson reported
that the Wyoming Busi-
ness Council notified her
of a possible date change
for the meeting current-
ly scheduled for April in
Worland. The purpose of
this meeting is to deter-
mine grant approvals for
community projects such
as Byron's multipurpose
center (the lunchroom proj-
ect). The possible change
will move the date of the
meeting to) June 19. As
budget allomations are re-
leased the first of June, the
possible datte change of the
these questions have been
answered, the public will
be notified.
Thursday, Feb. 28,
there will be an organi-
zational meeting for the
celebration of 2008 By-
ron Days. This meeting is
scheduled at 6 p.m. at town
hall. It is asked that mem-
bers of the various com-
meeting could result in a mittees, clubs, businesses
more favorable decision1 y 'and individuals that are
the board to approve all or involved with the planning
more of the current grant
request.
Police Chief Frankie
Rohrer informed the coun-
cil of the ]newly installed
cell phone booster at the
town hall./As the town hall
has been &etermined to be
the locatioln of the Emer-
gency Management Cen-
ter not ordy for the town
but for Marathon, as well,
the purchase of the booster
qualified under the Home-
land Security Act. TCT
West installed the boost-
er, which now allows for
cell phone reception inside
Town Hall.
Mayor Meier has ac-
cepted the resignation of
Jennifer t:Iessenthaler as
the recrea tion department
director and is seeking a
replacement. He informed
me that he has a possible
candidate, but wishes to
refrain fr om announcing
the name until the council
meets again on Feb. 26.
There was a discus-
sion on the formula for
the funding of the raw
water project. The details
have not been determined
as of yet but should be in
the very near future. Once
of this celebration be in at-
tendance of this meeting.
The Byron Lions Club
will hold its annual auc-
tion on March 14 at the By-
ron Bar. Those wishing to
donate items to this fund-
raising event are asked to
notify club president Tra-
vis Burke. As a reminder,
the Lions Club funds such
events as the Easter egg
hunt and Byron Day bar-
beque. They also provide
eye glasses for the under-
privileged, scholarships for
graduating seniors, food
baskets and more.
This past December
when it was determined
that it was illegal for the
beautification department
to use government funds
for the Christmas light-
ing contest, the Lions Club
graciously picked up the
tab and honored the win-
ners of the contest.
As the auction is the
number one fundraiser for
the Lions Club, let us all
be supportive by donating
items to this just cause and
participating in the auc-
tion.
As always, have a great
and safe week.
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TOWN OF LOVELL
Preliminary Agenda
Work-Special Meeting
February 25, 2008
Regular Meeting 7:00 EM.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Appointments
Public Comments
I.
Work Meeting
1. Water & Sewer Project
2. Don Richards
3. Mobile home/Manufactured home ordinance
4. New subdivision
5. Transpark Highway - Master plan
6. Special Projects fund
II.
Special Meeting
1. Motion authorizing employment ofTracy Copenhaver and
Brad Bonner to represent Town in proposed litigation.
Adjourn Meeting
Next Regular Meeting: March 11, 2008
Com and /oin,
7Aau, 28 p.o n. 6- 8pro.
4orth 'Big io ital istria
NEW HORIZONS CARE CENTER
Multi-purpose room
7775 Ca,u. 72.
This will be an organizational gathering.
Anyone who would like to come to
crochet, knit and needlepoint is welcome.
your yarn and hooks or needles and
chlat with the residents while you work.
We look forward to seeing yo
Calll Heather Miner, 548-5200,
for more information.
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