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September 11, 2014 I The Lovell Chronicle 1 3
Look
what
turned up
FFA gardener
Siobhan Myers,
a student at
Rocky Mountain
High School,
pulled a giant
turnip out of
her garden
this week in
Frannie, just
before weather
changed.
COURTESY PHOTO
LHS students fire up
for Homecoming Week
BY DAVID PECK
"Light My Fire" is the
theme of the 2014 Lovell
High School Homecoming
celebration as the school
celebrates the annual
event next week, culminat-
ing with a game against
the Pinedale Wranglers.
According to spon-
sor Katie Hernandez, the
fun begins with Favorite
Sports Team Day on Mon-
day, capped by a powder
pufffootball game at 7 p.m.
Tuesday is Twin/Cou-
ple Day, Wednesday is Su-
perhero Day and Thursday
is Class Color Day, with
seniors wearing white, ju-
niors black, sophomores
purple and freshmen
green. Friday is Bulldog
Day.
The annual chili and
cinnamon rolls dinner will
be held from 5 to 7 p.m.
Thursday at the Lovell El-
ementary School Cafeteria,
followed by the spirit walk
at 7:15 to the LHS Johnny
Winterholler Gym for the
annual pep rally, followed
by a bonfire.
The pep rally will in-
clude class competitions,
the LHS dance team, the
recognition of fall sports
teams and activities and
the announcement of the
homecoming royalty.
Classes will be mak-
ing a class flag or banner
to go along with the theme,
Hernandez said, and the
week features a fundrais-
er for the Make-A-Wish
Foundation. Students will
put money in jars to nom-
inate their favorite teach-
ers - Hernandez, Dan-
ielle Malson, Bob Weber,
Bret George and Supt. Dr.
Rick Woodford. The teach-
er with the most money by
the end of the day Thurs-
day will get a pie in the
face at the pep rally.
There will also be a
50/50 raffle at Friday's
football game.
There will be two cul-
minating athletic events
Friday. The Lovell Bull-
dogs will host Rocky Moun-
tain for volleyball match-
es at 3 (freshmen), 4 (JVs)
and 5:30 p.m., followed by
the Bulldogs taking on Pi-
nedale on the gridiron at 7
p.m. A street dance will fol-
low the football game.
County ready to sign
public health documents
BY KARLA POMEROY
The Big Horn County
commissioners are ready to
sign the public health mem-
orandum of understanding
and statement of work fol-
lowing one minor change.
At the regular meeting
on Sept. 2, the commission-
ers told Big Horn Coun-
ty Public Health Manag-
er Kimberly Cowan that
they had received both
documents back and were
pleased with the changes
made by the state but need-
ed one addition.
John Hyde said in one
place it states that un-
der the statement of work
for the county regarding
the at-will employees, the
county will pay 100 percent
and he would like that to
read 100 percent of current
funding level.
Chairman Jerry Ewen
said both documents now
state what the county
wanted -- making the at-
will employees state em-
ployees and placing appro-
priate liability where it is
needed.
Keith Grant added that
the language was simple
but did exactly what they
wanted, noting, "Each par-
ty shall assume the risk of
any liability arising from
their own conduct."
Cowan said the coun-
ty will still have to work
through language with
the maternal child health
(MCH) contract.
The county said the
new contract for public
health needs to be in place
by Oct. 1 so they plan to ap-
prove the MOU and state-
ment of work at the Sept.
16 meeting.
"As it is we will sign it,"
Hyde said.
In public health relat-
ed news, Cowan said they
have opened the two ad-
ministrative assistant po-
sitions and advertisements
are in the classifieds this
week. She said the position
is vacant in Lovell at this
time and the employee at
the south office will not be
applying.
She said the state is
seeking someone with an
associate's degree or three
to five years experience in
business/clerical work.
Cowan also reported
that the flu vaccine for the
year has been ordered and
they will begin vaccinations
in October.
She said new locks
are needed on the Lovell
offices for privacy rea-
sons for the clients. The
county will begin work-
ing on getting new locks.
She then asked the com-
missioners about what to
do with the old satellites
that were purchased with
emergency preparedness
money but are no longer
functional. The commis-
sioners agreed she need-
ed to check with the state,
which provided the grant
funding, and it's OK to
dispose of them. The funds
could be placed in the do-
nation line item and used
to replace funds lost with-
the loss of the communi-
ty service block grant. The
funds are used to help peo-
ple with travel expenses to
medical appointments.
Byron News
Change of ownership
at ice cream store
BY PAMELA COZZENS
HOPKINSON
307-548-2471
pamhopkinson@gmail.com
I am writing this column from Tucson,
where we are in the middle of a monsoon
that was supposed to be over. Evident-
ly a hurricane hit somewhere in Mexico
and created a chain of weather events that
caused heavy flooding in this area.
I told a friend of mine here that we
were planning to "mosey" on home in a few
days.
She laughed and said, "That sounds
like something a small town girl would
say."
Yes, I am guilty of being one of those.
So, as we look toward heading north, I see
that Wyoming is also expecting some crazy
weather, too, including snow and freezing
temperatures. Wait, isn't it Indian sum-
mer? Will there be any leaves left when I
get back? Has Jack Frost gotten fired and
let Old Man Winter step in? Let's hope it
is just a wake-up call to get the gardens
cleared and furnaces ready. We can't be-
come a three-season area. No wayt
Those of you who have been regulars
at Sunshine and Company Ice Cream Shop
already know that there has been a change
in ownership. Summer Lofgran has sold
the shop to AJ Dickson. He has expanded
the hours and the menu. The new hours
are 5:30 to 8 a.m. for morning commuters.
There are steamers, coffee, iced coffee, cap-
puccino, hot cocoa, chai tea and a variety of
Italian sodas and smoothies. He will soon
add nachos, pretzels, cinnamon rolls and
a variety of specialized cookies. Sounds
like a sweet stop. Call-in orders are wel-
come, and the drive through will soon be
complete.
Our Byron Recreation Dept. is proud
to have two certified PIYO instructors to
offer the latest in fitness classes. Summer
Lofgran and Serena Hessenthaler recently
returned from certification courses in Salt
Lake City. ZUMBA and PIYO live classes
began on Monday and will run four weeks.
PIYO is low impact, high intensity
strength training, flexibility and cardio all
in one workout. The program was designed
by the makers of Insanity and P90X. The
program helps define without bulking up
or straining your joints. The class is 30
minutes of PIYO (Pilates and yoga) and
30 minutes of ZUMBA. There are morn-
ing classes from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. and eve-
ning classes 8 - 9 p.m., on Mondays and
Wednesdays.
A high intensity four-week course will
start Sept. 12 on Fridays from 2 - 3 p.m.
For more information call 307-254-9743.
Free open gym for kids starts on Fri-
day after early school release. It includes
a bounce house, book nook, basketball and
more. There will also be an after school
program starting on Thursdays from 3:30-
5:30 p.m. The Thursday class will involve
some crafts and movie with popcorn and
drink.
A Monday family movie night is also
starting on Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. Other con-
cessions will be available. The Recreation
Dept. is open for suggestions for what mov-
ies families would enjoy. There is nothing
like that big screen experience, so come
and join us. Two movies I am going to sug-
gest over the Thanksgiving and Christmas
holidays are "Les Miserables" and "Lin-
coln." Under consideration is a nostalgia
movie night featuring movies like "It's a
Wonderful Life."
Planning has begun for the family Hal-
loween "trunk or treat" event and annual
Christmas party. There is a lot of fun loom-
ing ahead.
Cowley News
The signs of fall are already here
BY DRUE TEBBS-MEEK
307-548-6901
Our spring and summer months were
strange this year. First it rained, then it
rained again, then it was hot and then it
was very hot. Now at this point, I can see
fall rearing its head because my bushes
are turning gold and orange and the flow-
ers are absorbing the last bit of warmth
available to them. The lawns and fields are
green and beautiful and everyone is sprin-
kling their lawns.
What fall means to me is that we have
fresh tomatoes, peas and potatoes, corn-
on-the-cob, squash and an assortment of
other vegetables from local gardens. The
fall canning has begun. Jellies, jams and
other fruits will be canned for the winter
months.
Each season has its own beauty and
right now, our beauty is seeing the fields
being harvested, the different colors of gold
and brown and the great beauty of our gar-
dens and flowers.
It's fun to watch the elementary school
students at recess and during the noon
break. They are so innocent and joyous in
their play. They're learning new outside
games all the time now and they are be-
ing led by a wonderful coach and athletic
manager Josh "Bubba" Sponsel. When I
am outside on my porch I watch them and
enjoy observing their youth and love of life.
Sports in the middle school and high
school are in rare form as cross country
and volleyball athletes are seen within our
town limits. It's quite a high season as the
youth get their exercise and learn the rules
of sportsmanship and tone their muscles as
they play and compete. Their parents are
right there at the cross country meets and
volleyball games. What a wonderful world
it is here in the Big Horn Basin.
Another unit is under construction at
the new building that is going up next to
Shiloh Christman's place. One can see the
framework of the new unit. It's interesting
to see what progress they make each day.
Brent Rasmussen is building a big shop
on his land. The cement has been poured,
and the work is progressing right along.
Next to Jon and Linda Marchant's
home, Jon's sister Joan and her husband
Wayne Ostler, formerly of Cowley and
Lovell, are building a home. Watching the
construction of their home makes me know
that in the spring, we'll have another cou-
ple, who grew up in Cowley and Lovell, liv-
ing in town. Joan is the daughter of David
and Leta Marchant. They will be assets to
our town and we look forward to their re-
tirement here.
There is a new couple living in Cowley.
They are Alan and Katie Park from West
Jordan, Utah. They have bought the Brim-
hall home that is right next to the late Art
and Mary Welch's home.. The couple has
two sons, Evan, 5, and Isaac, 2. Evan is at-
tending school this year and loves each day
and has many new friends.
Alan Park is teaching middle school
English,' grades 6-8. Katie said they love
the openness of the town, the friendly peo-
ple and the school located nearby. They are
happy to be here. Katie and Alan will be
having a new baby boy in October, and we
are glad they are here and that they are
feeling content. Welcome to town, Mr. and
Mrs. Park and family.
Exploring the life of Moses focus of study
Who was Moses? What
was his life like long ago
and what can we learn
from it today in 2014?
Come explore these ques-
tions and more at 6:55
p.m. on Thursdays at the
Bible Church, 56 E. Main
St. in Lovell. Men's Bible
Study Fellowship begins
this evening, Sept. 11.
This year's journey
takes participants into the
life of Moses and the Old
Testament books of Exo-
dus, Leviticus, Numbers
and Deuteronomy.
Men's Bible Study
Fellowship is an interde-
nominational and inter-
national study. Men are
invited to attend Thurs-
day night classes. For
more information call
Whit (307-250-7320), Greg
(307-899-0679) or Dick
(307-754-2603).
Tall or Small...
every pet is a big commitment.
Please think it over before bringing
home that cute baby bunny. Pet
bunnies can live just as long
as a dog or cat, and take as
much care. Be realistic about
your ability to care for a pet.
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