2008 SHS Girls State Delegates (l to r) Jessyca Cluff, Jennifer Nolan and Robin Moberg.

Three girls from the Sundance High School Junior class have been selected to attend Wyoming Girls State in Powell June 7-14, 2008. They are sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Post #45 of Sundance.
Girls State was created to develop leadership and civic pride in young American citizens and to educate the participants on the workings of government. The girls will practice “hands-on” the democratic processes of organizing political parties, working in committees, electing leaders and debating bills. Local officials, attorneys and judges will be on hand to speak to the participants.
High school juniors who are interested in being part of this annual event are asked to submit applications and letters of recommendation to the American Legion Auxiliary. Auxiliary members then interview the girls and select the girls who will participate based on the application, the interview, the recommendation and information provided by teachers who know the girls.
The local Auxiliary raises all monies necessary for the girls to attend free of charge through fundraisers and donations.
Attending Wyoming Girls State this summer will be Robin Moberg, Jennifer Nolan, and Jessyca Cluff.
Robin is the daughter of Jeff and Yvonne Moberg. She is active in FCCLA, band, choir, and track and has won State and National FCCLA awards. She plans to attend college to become a nurse. When asked why she wanted to attend Girls State, she said “I think it would be a great experience. I am involved in many activities, and attending Girls State would be a great opportunity to make me a better individual in many aspects.”
Jennifer is the daughter of Dan and Kathy Nolan. She is active in varsity golf, choir, band, annual staff, and is a member of National Honor Society. She has worked as a lifeguard and water safety instructor for the City of Sundance. She plans to attend college, majoring in biology with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. She said, “I would like to attend Girls State to gain a deeper understanding of our government. This will be a good opportunity for me to get a head start in school for next year in government class.”
Jessyca is the daughter of Kathy Cluff. She is active in volleyball, track, band, choir, and is the Student Council Vice President. She plans to attend college in forensic science or stem cell research. She said, “I would like to be in Girls State because it would be a great intellectual experience to share with other girls my age. It would also help me to understand our government better.”

Reich pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges
Aladdin area rancher Tim Reich, who is accused of illegally interfering with two local residents who were hunting on a piece of state property, pled guilty to two misdemeanor counts of interfering with the lawful taking of wildlife at a rescheduled court appearance on Wednesday, April 30. A felony count of larceny was dropped in exchange for the plea.
The charges stem from an incident last fall in which Reich accused two local hunters of trespassing on his property. The two men reported that they were actually hunting on a state-owned parcel of land bordering Reich’s property which they reached via a neighboring landowner. Reich was accused of taking the hunter’s rifles and a pair of binoculars during the confrontation before ordering them off the property.
Court records show that Reich later turned the items over to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office who returned them to the hunters.
Reich faces up to a $1000 fine, 6 months imprisonment and suspension of licensing privileges for 3 years on each of the misdemeanor charges. A sentencing hearing has been set for June 6. According to County Attorney Joe Baron, sentencing was scheduled for the later date in order to allow each of the victims an opportunity to make a statement.

Council considers new RV ordinance
By Evonna Schelling
By all accounts, Monday night’s council meeting was fairly routine and fast-paced. After voting to approve items on the consent agenda and receiving an update from Kenny Rathbun, of Bearlodge Ltd., on current projects around town, the council approved the second reading of the city’s proposed budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
In other unfinished business, the town council considered Ordinance 2, 2008, which is intended to regulate parking and placement of recreational vehicles, utility trailers, and school buses on public and private property within the town of Sundance. After some discussion with city attorney Mark Hughes, the council decided to review the ordinance in June. A work session was scheduled for Monday, May 12, to solicit public input and to further discuss the issue.
Representing Green Mountain Estates, Tish Lee asked the council to help secure a loan and grant options for necessary repairs and upgrades to the facility. Lee’s request proposed no monetary cost to the city but was for the purpose of asking the city to back the entity as they seek funding through the Wyoming Rural Development Council. Since the City of Sundance owns the building in which Green Mountain Estates is housed, the town council voted unanimously to approve Lee’s request for assistance. It was noted that Green Mountain Estates is otherwise self-funded and self-supporting.
Free Landfill Days was set for Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to tidy up their property and dispose of unwanted items free of charge. It should be noted that dumping of tires by commercial businesses will not be allowed. Tires may be dumped by individuals cleaning up a residential yard.
Shelby Gill was approved as manager of the Sundance City Pool for the summer of 2008. Citing Gill’s previous experience in managing the swimming pool and her existing certification, the town council voted unanimously to re-hire Gill. Council member April Gill abstained from the vote.
County Attorney Joe Baron approached the council asking them to vote to commission Mayor Fred Tschetter to sign the Joint Powers Agreement for the Crook County Community Juvenile Services Board. The council so moved.
In other new business, the town approved a catering permit for a June wedding as well as a monthly per sewer opening fee to be assessed the local campground. Council also heard remarks from a local citizen with regard to covenants not being enforced in an area subdivision. City maintenance foreman John Kiplinger was asked to investigate the matter and report back to the council.