July 26, 2012 I The Lovell Chronicle I 3
BY DAVID PECK
A benefit auction for Lovell Post Office letter carrier
Wendy Pickett has been scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 18,
and organizers are seeking donations for the auction.
Pickett has been unable to work since March 20, when
she had a severe reaction to an antibiotic, husband Bill
Pickett said. On that day she felt like her throat and tongue
were swelling up and experienced numbness and tingling in
her arms and legs.
During three days in the hospital, doctors told her the
antibiotic might have triggered a condition like rheumatoid
arthritis or fibromyalgia, but after weeks of little progress,
she has been referred to the Mayo Clinic for further testing.
Meanwhile, she has been unable to work, Bill said, suf-
fering from tendonitis in her arms, as well as muscle and
joint pain that makes it very difficult for her to walk. She
has used up her medical leave and is soon to run out of va-
cation time.
The fundraiser is being held to help the Pickett family
with medical bills, loss of income and travel to future medi-
cal appointments like the Mayo Clinic.
The auction will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Oasis,
with John Nation as the auctioneer.
Arrangements for donations may be made by calling
Kallie Ayotte at 272-8813 or 548-7605. Checks can be made
out to Wendy Pickett, and cash donations can be made at
the post office, where the money will be kept in a safe.
The auction is co-sponsored by Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans, which will match up to $500.
COURTESY PHOTO
The Byron High School class of 1962 held a reunion on Friday, July 13 in Byron town cafeteria. Members
attending include (back row, l-r) Dean Hile, Larry Sessions, Louis Englert, Carolyn Lewis Kay, Ralph
Watts, Kim Hatch, (front) Kathy Brost Isle, Carolyn Neville Sharp, Sandra Wirth Watts and Keith Cowgill.
BY BOB RODRIGUEZ
Major changes at the
North Big Horn County
Airport near Cowley could
take flight at some point,
but it's unlikely that they'll
occur anytime soon unless
a need for improvements is
demonstrated to the Feder-
al Aviation Administration.
Significant funding
could be available from the
state via what essentially
are user fees incurred by
aircraft owners and pilots,
as well as federal monies.
However, everything hinges
on the number of flights in
and out of any airport, plus
the size of aircraft using fa-
cilities such as the site near
Cowley. Thosewere among
points made by Rick Patton
of GDA Engineers in Cody
during a public meeting
about the airport master
plan on Thursday evening,
July 19. Patton conducted
the meeting with Carl Mey-
er, the county's airports
manager.
Six private citizens at-
tended the hour-long, infor-
mal gathering in the pilot
lounge at the airport. Half
of those present are mem-
bers of the Big Horn Soar-
ing Club, whose members
are involved with gliders.
Based on their comments,
Patton urged them to put
into writing the group's pri-
orities for some improve-
BOB RODRIGUEZ
Rick Patton from GDA Engineers of Cody discusses
possible runway improvements at the North Big
Horn Airport in Cowley with Dr. Greg McCue of
Cody, a member of the Big Horn Soaring Club at a
meeting on July 19 held at the Cowley airport.
ments. He then would place it would not infringe on the
it in the master plan andairport proper for propeller-
seek funding. Club mem- driven aircraft.
bers indicated that they seePatton continually
a need for a graded towing sought comments from the
runway and a better safety audience as to the types
zone/staging area. It wasof improvements they see
indicated by Meyer that needed as pilots at the gen-
there is a good chance that eral aviation facility, which
the county public works accommodates certain sizes
department could accom- of airplanes including air
plish the work needed, asambulances. He outlined
the numerous and various
FAA criteria for improve-
ments at airports. Items
encompass a wide range in-
cluding the lengths of run-
ways depending on the size
of aircraft using an airport,
the types of paving, park-
ing for ground vehicles and
specific measurements for
the widths of runways and
taxiways, depending on us-
ages. Meyer said that the
master plan is a long-term
plan that set goals at the
airport for the next 10 years
and that such plans are re-
quired by the FAA.
Patton said that it's im-
portant to look at aviation
needs during the next five,
seven and 10-year periods.
He stated that an Instru-
ment Landing System does
not appear in the cards for
the Cowley facility, as they
are expensive and the usage
at the airport does not justi-
fy ILS. But GPS approach-
es are likely, he said. Major
extensions of runways and
taxiways for the NBH site,
as well as revising the ac-
cess road, need to be part
of the master plan, he said.
He added that his job is to
see that airport needs and
FAA requirements are met.
Reduced Rate Lab Testing Every Tuesday
from 7 to 10 am at
Big q-lorn q-tospital istrict
1115 Lane 12 ,'1 ovell, WY. 307-548-5200. www.nbhh.com
Braden Fink of Lovell graduated from the University
of Montana on May 12, and as he departed, he was named
to the UM Dean's List for the spring semester, according
to the school press release.
In order to be named to the Dean's List, students must
earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher and
receive grades of A or B in at least nine credits. No grades
below a B-minus are allowed for a student to make the list.
Fink earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in manage-
ment information systems from the School of Business Ad-
ministration at UM and is now living in Billings and work-
ing for Computers Unlimited.
Persons interested ined a valid hunter education
attending a Wyoming hunter course.
education course are invited Students will learn
to attend a course to be given about their responsibility as
at the Big Horn County An- a hunter, the selection and
nex in Lovell on Friday, Aug. safe use of firearms and ar-
10, from 6-9 p.m Saturday, chery equipment, survival
Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and techniques, wildlife identifi,
continuing Aug. 17-18 and cation and proper fie!d care
Aug. 24-25 techniques. Those who suc
This class will be open cessfuUy complete the course
to the first 35 students that and final exam will receive
pre-register and pick up their card on the final day af-
their reading assignments ter the test. Those interested
by Tuesday, Aug 7. Stu- in a concealed carry permit
dents under 18 are to have need to attend such a class
a parent or guardian attend also.
the first hour of the course. Instructors for the class
Anyone born since Jan. 1, will be Art and Patti Hol-
1966, wishing to hunt or zer. Cost of the course is
any adult of any age wish- $10 per person, which helps
ing to hunt the National cover course materials. For
Elk Refuge, Yellowstone or more information or to reg-
Roosevelt Thoroughfare is ister, call the Holzers at 548-
required to have complet- 7024.
TO FRANNIE VOTERS,
FROM YOUR MAYOR:
YOUR TOWN NEEDS
THREE GOOD PEOPLE
WRITTEN-IN ON
THE AUGUST 21st
PRIMARY BALLOT
In the "FOUR YEAR TERM" box: TWO write-ins are needed here.
The name of one candidate appears in this box. However this candidate's attendance at Council meet-
ings has been spotty. The minutes on file in the Town Clerk's Office will show that he has been absent
for the last two meetings and, at least, one other meeting before that. He has made some contribu-
tions, but he has also spent a seemingly equal amount of time on attacking and stirring-up distractions.
In the "UNEXPIRED "I3NO (2) YEAR TERM" box: ONE write-in is needed here.
The names of two candidates appear in this box. However, of these two candidates, I feel only
NADINE KREUTZER should continue onto the November ballot. The other candidate is a very kind
person. However, her recent vote, in favor of approving a second bar, appears to show a lack of under-
standing of the best interests of the Town. The second bar was defeated due to a 2 - 2 vote. Anything
the Council votes on must have, at least, 3 "yes" votes to pass.
So, you now know who I favor, and don't favor, among the candidates who's names appear on the
ballot. When it comes to which three names should be written-in, I don't have any specific names, but I
have some ideas:
THE TIME BEFORE JANUARY, 2007: Many of us can remember some truly dedicated Council-
members and Town employees who served before January, 2007. In my view some of these people
embodied the idea of a Council that listened to everyone. These same people also valued the idea that
the Council Meeting Room was a place for reaching a consensus, rather than achieving "glory" through
obstructionism. I would urge you to contact some of these people about their being a write-in candi-
date. I know Council service does take time - but many of us miss you!
Finally, for anyone considering becoming a write-in candidate: The pay for Councilmembers has been
to $20 a meeting, effective January 7, 2013. I would also recommend write-in candidates
making a flyer and leaving them on doorsteps in Town. If a write-in candidate gets enough votes to
have their name printed on the November ballot they must then register to vote (if they are not already
registered) and they must pay a $25 filing fee. Both of these things can be done at the Town Clerk's
Office.
As always, I look forward to visiting with you, during my Saturday constituent hours, at Town Hall, from
11:00AM to 1:00 PM.
PAID FOR BY JACK CORDNER
